Library item: Mathematical Induction reported

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The discussion revolves around the reporting and categorization of a library item related to Mathematical Induction. Participants are addressing issues with editing the breakdown of categories for the item, suggesting potential bugs and workarounds.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the item reported by tiny-tim should be transferred to a more appropriate category within Mathematics.
  • Participants express frustration over the inability to edit the breakdown of categories, with tiny-tim stating he only sees limited options.
  • One participant suggests a workaround involving selecting "physics" to reset the menus before selecting "mathematics" to access all categories.
  • Another participant mentions that despite trying the suggested method, they still cannot edit the breakdown, implying that only mentors may have that capability.
  • There is a mention of a similar issue reported by another user, Hoot, indicating a potential systemic problem.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there are issues with the editing capabilities related to the breakdown of categories, but there is no consensus on the solution or whether the problem is widespread.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include unclear permissions regarding who can edit the breakdown and potential bugs affecting the editing process.

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[SOLVED] Library item: Mathematical Induction reported

The following item was reported by tiny-tim : Click here. He has given the following reason:
Hi! Could this be transferred to Mathematics - Foundations - Theorem Proving.

The creator, rohanprabhu, seems to aprrove. :)
 
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I couldn't!

Under Mathematics, it gives me only two options: "Algebra" and "Select in the list".
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Tiny Tim you should be able to edit the breakdown yourself :smile:

Yes Greg I still can't edit the breakdown. I think Hoot reported the same problem in another thread.
 
I've edited the breakdown.

What you need to do is click on edit then, if it's a maths article, say, select "physics" let it reset the menus, then click again and select "mathematics." You will then have all the categories available.

This is probably a bug, but at least there's a short term fix!
 
cristo said:
I've edited the breakdown.

What you need to do is click on edit then, if it's a maths article, say, select "physics" let it reset the menus, then click again and select "mathematics." You will then have all the categories available.

This is probably a bug, but at least there's a short term fix!

I had been trying that cristo but no luck so hopefully Greg has fixed it. I'll give it a go for the zeroth law entry.

EDIT: nope still nothing. Must just be mentors that can edit that.
 
Kurdt said:
I had been trying that cristo but no luck so hopefully Greg has fixed it. I'll give it a go for the zeroth law entry.

EDIT: nope still nothing. Must just be mentors that can edit that.

Yea I guess so.. I've put the Zeroth Law in the right category. Hopefully Greg will be looking into making this privilege available for all SA/HH.
 
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