Talk:Tool

What constitutes a tool?

There are several sides to this argument.

1. An item that can be used on things in the world

This includes:

• Our current tools
• Paint
• Paint stripper
• Magnet
• More...?

2. All items that are effective as weapons

This includes:

• Our current tools

3. All items that can be used for something

This includes:

• This mess

4. All items made at the Tool Bench

This includes:

• Our current tools minus hand

What definition should we use? Should we make the Tool category reflect that definition? --Abcboy (talk) 20:04, 25 December 2013 (MST)

Also, is a Camera a tool? --Abcboy (talk) 20:06, 25 December 2013 (MST)

It does seem to need narrowing down. IMO, #1 and #2 are definitely in the definition. Maybe things that are implied to be held by a Blockhead while in use? I've started a list of proposed removals from the category, although we might find articles that will need to join another to avoid being uncategorized. --McClaw (talk) 07:43, 7 January 2014 (MST)

The problem with that is every item, when selected, will show up in a blockhead's hand. Even things like chillies and trapdoors. --Abcboy (talk) 07:52, 7 January 2014 (MST)