February 12, 2006
Need help fleshing out a Wikipedia entry
I was surprised to find a Wikipedia entry for "Boycott" but none for "Buycott" so I created the latter. I'd like help collaboratively fleshing out the entry. Help, anyone?
Posted by Russell Whitaker at February 12, 2006 08:56 PM | TrackBackRussell, you may know that the word "boycott" comes from 19th century Ireland, at the time when Irish tenant farmers were struggling against the voracious rents charged by we evil Brit landowners. A man calling himself General Boycott led a campaign of non-co-operation vis the rents, which is where the word "boycott" comes from.
Posted by: Tom on February 13, 2006 05:18 AMHi Tom,
That's very interesting! Of course, the help I'm soliciting is for fleshing out the Wikipedia entry for "Buycott", a play on the word "Boycott."
Posted by: Russell Whitaker on February 13, 2006 06:25 AMBoycotting became a common tactic after its success in dealing with the poor Captain (don't think he was a General). It was one of the few tactics open to organisations such as the Land League for dealing with landlords at the local level.
You'll need to look up names such as Michael Davitt and Charles Stewart Parnell. The struggle for land rights was deeply intwined with the Home Rule/Republican movement.
That's very good, but that's not what I was asking about; please re-read my original post (and my reply to Tom above.)
Posted by: Russell Whitaker on February 15, 2006 12:28 AMAh, gotcha.
Posted by: James on February 19, 2006 10:05 PM