Word division and computer lockouts

Language Log 2025-12-31

Summary:

Random storefront in Taiwan: Sorry this is belated.  I've been having computer problems — passwords, user names, codes, etc.  Once you're locked out, you can't try again for a specified period of time. Each time you try and fail, the amount of lockout time is punitively increased until it's an unconscionably long period.  When you […]

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Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

12/31/2025, 13:11

Date published:

12/31/2025, 09:58