Comments on: From Climax Control Gel to German Shepherd Dogs: The Top 5 Misspellings of Mendeley

By: Anonymous Procrastinator

Anonymous Procrastinator — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:18:04 +0000

I kept on reading Medley, Medeley or something like that. It’s alright having a slightly tricky spelling, academic prestige is essentially based on going through that extra hurdle, it won’t be attractive if its too easy (like Last.fm!). Besides, I like the Logo and the title font.

By: Harry Seldon

Harry Seldon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:08:12 +0000

Your choice, but it will stick with you
This name is far worse than the ones William had talked about. Moreover, it is associated with science and research, but science and research at their worst.

By: Victor

Victor — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:49:21 +0000

Thanks Harry… to be honest, we quite like the name for its association with Mendeleev and Mendel, as William wrote above – despite the occasional misspelling. I think we’ll stick with it

By: Harry Seldon

Harry Seldon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:16:24 +0000

I am new to Mendeley. It definitely is great. However, I don’t like much the name. And, as you mention it, I do have a problem with the misspellings it generates.
I am obviously speaking about the name mentioned in the friendfeed comments above. Btw, I am glad not to be only one thinking about this.

Would be a good idea to tackle this problem before it is too late (before you go out of beta)…

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:48 +0000

“Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again…” – one of the great opening lines in all Eng Lit: ‘Rebecca’ , by Daphne du Maurier

By: Dario

Dario — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:02 +0000

Speaking of “climax control gel”, the Germans among you should at least remember “Der Song Von Mandelay” by Brecht/Weill (with the choir shouting at poor Johnny to hurry up).

Mutter Goddams Puff in Mandelay,
Sieben Bretter an der grunen See.
Goddam, was ist das fur’n Etablissement!
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