Rama, I wouldn't bother with a one-hour block, even for a school ID. For a repeat offence give at least a 24hr block. Hopefully if someone other than the perpetrator finds they are blocked, they will realise why, tell someone, and action can be taken at the school end. DJ Clayworth 13:33, 8 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Thank you for supporting my candidacy for administrator. Kelly Martin 15:12, Jun 10, 2005 (UTC)
I enjoyed your sex position illustrations very much. They are excellently done. Thank you. Xah Lee 21:12, 2005 Jun 13 (UTC)
You had me confused there, for a second, though. 206.255.13.8 02:46, 18 Jun 2005 (UTC)
You blocked an anon IP without treating the other editor in the dispute similarly see history. From what I can see User:206.255.13.8 also reverted 3 times. Since this is my first block I was surprised to see that 1) A person who reverts without even commenting on my objections on the talk page is assumed to be in the right, and 2) when reading the 3RR material you pointed me to I am surprised that you applied the block to only one of the editors in the dispute. User:205.188.116.200.
Yikes, I seem to have read the diff wrong just now at Guantanamo Bay. I thought I was removing the "Anti-American" from Amnesty Int. subheading. I never thought I would say it: Thanks for reverting me! -- Viajero | Talk 16:10, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Why did you revert Aparthied without providing any substantive to the discussion? 69.218.27.27 29 June 2005 15:33 (UTC)
Are you sure he had the rank of Major General? I had seen his rank listed elsewhere as Major. 149.123.64.150 29 June 2005 19:08 (UTC)
Do you remember a user named Paradigmbuff, who was acting up in the articles on Paul Bremer and the Coalition Provisional Authority? They returned using a handful of new identities. I recently revealed in the Coalition Provisional Authority talk page about their multiple identities. They responded by accusing you and I of being the same person. I guess that makes us something like blood-brothers. Lol -- Geo Swan July 6, 2005 22:37 (UTC)
Thanks for uploading Image:Lincoln battalion salute.jpg. I notice it currently doesn't have an image copyright tag. Until a more informative tag is provided, it will be listed as {{ no source}} or {{ no license}}. Could you add a better tag to let us know its source and/or copyright status? If you made the image yourself, an easy way to deal with this is add {{ GFDL}} if you're willing to release it under the GFDL. Alternatively, you could release all rights to it by adding {{ NoRightsReserved}}. This would allow anyone to do whatever they wish with your image, without exceptions. However, if it isn't your own image, you need to specify what free license it was distributed under. You can find a list of the tags here. If it was not distributed under a free license, but you claim fair use, add {{ fairuse}} but you need to substantiate your claim by explaining why you think it's fair use. If you don't know what any of this means, just let me know where you got the images by posting to my talk page. If you do this, I can tag them for you. Thanks. RedWolf 05:11, July 12, 2005 (UTC)
Hi, I just noticed this: Wikipedia:Policy_enforcement_log#TDC. Perhaps you could add the details of the recent blocks to it. By being up to date, the RfC can serve as a useful basis for requesting arbitration. -- Viajero | Talk 14:27, 17 July 2005 (UTC)
Hi Rama, concerning this picture you´ve uploaded on commons, I have two questions: In which (french ?) naval historical museum did you made the picture and is the shako (in germany called "Tschako") described in details? (Year, naval infantry, ship or something like that), CU -- Herrick 08:31, 18 July 2005 (UTC)
Hi, I noticed you warned this user on his page. He has appeared in many IP incarnations, and has engaged not only in POV warring but repeated vandalism and obscene personal attacks. He informally refers to himself as NicktheGreek. See: Talk:La Prensa for examples, and the history of the article for some of his incarnations. I don't know what to do about a user like this but you are an admin and also have experience with this user so perhaps you do. Thanks. -- TJive 16:09, July 18, 2005 (UTC)
You made the following blocks yesterday:
It is inappropriate to give ordinary IP addresses an indefinite block, as doing so will only serve to block legitimate users. Clearly the user you were trying to block has the ability to change IP addresses, so long-term blocks are futile anyway. As the policy says "For dynamic IPs, such blocks should last 24 hours". I've removed the four indefinite blocks listed above - if the vandal does return, please be careful to block IPs for 24 hours rather than indefinately. Thanks. -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 13:32, July 19, 2005 (UTC)
Can you help me sort it out ? If you say the last changes are correct I shut up, but it doesn't feel right to me. KH251 09:36, 21 July 2005 (UTC)
... for your help and three cheers for Erik Satie! Chronographos 15:57, 22 July 2005 (UTC)
Rama -- My apologies if this isn't the right forum, but I would love to get in touch with you to discuss your understanding of the number of legal positions in chess. This is for a book I'm working on. Could you email me at dshenk@yahoo.com if you'd be willing to discuss? Thanks, David Shenk
Umm, I got them off a Google Image search, but i cant remember the exact sites... If you want I'll try and find them again and put the URLs. Cool? Supersaiyanplough| (talk) 04:19, 23 July 2005 (UTC)
I was working on an English translation of the Ampelmännchen page from the German Wikipedia. While searching the Internet, I noticed that expatica ( http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=26&story_id=21927) had used your picture without attribution or any license... I'm not really familiar with how to deal with these issues, but I thought I would tell you. Tfine80 02:13, 25 July 2005 (UTC)
Rama, the edits of mine you reverted were both public domain and demonstrated the subject matter in much better clarity than ancient black & white photos or crude sketches. I'm sorry you're so easily offended. Living is easy with eyes closed, no doubt. Legomancer 16:00, 25 July 2005 (UTC)
I just thought you should know, that User:R jayz vandalized the article on oral sex again, since you threatened to ban him. I think that would really be a good idea by now. -- Mütze 01:46, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
Thank you Rama, I’ll have that on mind. However, I discussed my changes at TALK pages and encouraged other people to do that. Some other people didn’t do that. It’s about the word “dictator”. Tito was communist dictator as dictatorship was a typical model of communist government: no democratic elections, no freedom of speech, no freedom of business initiative, no protection of private property. That is not just “sometimes perceived” – that is a historic fact. It was always perceived by democratic world. “Unilateral communist leadership” <lol> – Tito was president “without any time limit of his mandate”. He is described as dictator, in Columbia Encyclopedia.
I think Natalina is perfectly capable of defending herself. I didn't not attack her personally, but mere engaged her in forthright discussion about the non-difference of the two terms. Barneygumble 13:39, 26 July 2005 (UTC)
Hi Rama, I am the guy who is currently involved in an edit war with one "J. Parker Stone" at La Prensa, I have decided to change my ways and consistently asked him to air why he is changing my original article. He has so far provided no reply. I am getting a little sick of the fact he is allowed to edit at will without providing a reason (keep in mind I created the article and he was the one to first edit without any reason), I addressed his original concerns over the quote "Blatant Bias", and a few other things. Now he continues to revert at will without any reason. For example, I have explained to him the figures showing US GO's 'Aid' To La Prensa have been officially released by the NED and other institutions so it cannot be worded that these figures are 'estimates'. Yet he continues to revert it as such. I am prepared to have a sit down, evidently he does not have the evidence to back up his consistent reverting.
Thanks.-- GreekWarrior 03:38, 31 July 2005 (UTC)
I know you must have noticed this new user, who has shown up with threatening and harassing messages already on the talk pages of one of his anons, Talk:La Prensa, and User talk:Trey Stone. Ironically his is an anti-nationalist message. -- TJive 23:50, July 30, 2005 (UTC)
I've noticed that you have been standardizing articles to British spelling. Please note that the difference -ise and -ize is not UK vs US. If -ize is consistently used in an article (British/European topic), there is no need to change it. It is perfectly all right to use -ize in British English. In British academic publications, -ize is often even preferred. See [1]. If you're interested, there is a spelling guide on my user page. SpNeo 16:20, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
Hi, I'm actually 207.162.228.12 (I was logged out at the time). You reverted my change to a previous version, which was also mine. Anyway, I wanted to know why you reverted it. The paragraph I was modifying was awkwardly-written and light on facts. It listed coalition-of-the-willing countries for no apparent reason, since that information is linked elsewhere in the article. I was adding important information, a view of the Security Council prevalent among a substantial number, that's not available elsewhere in the article. Korny O'Near 23:54, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
Thank you Rama for your congratulation! It has been a pleasure getting this far... Brequinda 07:58, 5 August 2005 (UTC)
I'd like to help with the self-censorship article. I found your name on its talk page and assumed you were watching or maintaining it in some way. Forgive my caution - I'm new so I don't want to step on anyone's toes. However, the article is very sensational and justly deserves an NPOV flag. I'd like to help fix these problems and expand it. Let me know if you are attempting some research or know of anyone who is, so that I don't duplicate effort.
Thank you, Rama. SlimVirgin (talk) 08:43, August 7, 2005 (UTC)
That's a nice looking one that you've put in the Alsace article. I have a picture of one that I made a couple of weeks ago that I was going to insert but yours is better. It looks as if you use a lot more bacon (or lardons or whatever) than I do -- which only makes it better, of course. I'll cook another one in a couple of weeks and see if I can get better pix than either of us has so far: yours is a little too red, I think. Also I'll write up a recipe and make an article about it for the Recipes section. Bon appetit! Hayford Peirce 17:13, 7 August 2005 (UTC)
Hey, watch it guys, I read "Animal Farm", it's a great book! Don't be dissin' my homedog G. Orwell! I would greatly appreciate it.
You seem to have removed my French flag edit. Please see my contriution to the Dutch flag section of France talk.
scotthatton
Rama: Could you please answer this query and why you reverted my edit to the previous revision. This whole paragraph on the French flag origin as restored is dubious:-
Description of the flag: three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red became the flag during the French Revolution and made popular by Marquis de Lafayette; known as the drapeau tricolore (Tricolour Flag); alledgedly, blue and red chosen as the colours of Paris and white as the colour of the king, however it is unlikely that this is correct, since by 1789 the colours of Paris were no longer in use; much more probable is that Lafayette just adopted the colours of the American Revolution (blue, red and white). The design and colours inspired a large number of other flags, including those of Belgium, Chad, Ireland, Italy, Côte d'Ivoire, and Luxembourg.
- The use of the word "probable" is wrong. There is no evidence that the French flag's colours come from the US flag. It is good to quote it is a theory, along with the Dutch flag but the use of the word 'probable' is pejorative.
- The Luxembourg flag was not inspired by the French flag. It comes from Luxembourg being ruled by the house of Orange from 1815 - 1890.
P.S. I am not Dutch - I have an interest in vexicology and do not like theories beign posted as virtual fact.
Scotthatton 09:20, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
Is it okay to make minor grammatical/spelling corrections to an article without posting/requesting permission in Discussion first? I'm speaking only about changing things like 'teh' to 'the' and breaking run-ons into separate sentences. No changing of words/word-order except when necessary for readability (sentences ending in prepositions, undefined pronouns, etc). No change in article structure/informational content. -- Legomancer 00:07, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
Image deletion warning | Image:Vigilant-blason.jpg has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. If you feel that this image should not be deleted, please go there to voice your opinion. |
Hi! Can you help me? I noticed you talked about colour blindness somewhere, so I think maybe you are colour-blind. I have some a website, which also has some wikis (no relation to Wikipedia nor Wikimedia), and I would like to ensure that the various colours I use on the website and its images are suitable for colour-blind people. I would like you to help me by having a look and consulting me what colours I have to change for accessibility. If you are so kind to consult me by actually having a look at my colours, then you can start by visiting User:Www.wikinerds.org/Colour-check. If you don't have much time to actually check it, but you still want to help, then please refer me to other ccolour-blind people and tell me what colours are visible by colour-blind people. Thank you very much for reading my call for help! Www.wikinerds.org 09:05, 11 August 2005 (UTC)
Hi,
I believe my change on the Austerlitz battle was obviously correct. Can you please explain why you reverted to the previous version - this is my first change to the wiki and I'm not very familiar with how things work (I'm sorry if I caused trouble...)
Best regards, Diodor Bitan
Touché! Dabbler 12:59, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
if you're going to question an image I've uploaded and accuse me of stealing, I'd appreciate if you'd sign your name to it-- I-2-d2 15:01, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
I sense that your near legendary patience is about to be tested. Will your wiki stress level rise? All signs point to no! Hipocrite 18:35, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
Why did you revert the deletion of text that is in absolutely NO way connected to the article and only consists of personal attacks and their defences? NightBeAsT 16:23, 17 August 2005 (UTC)
It was not Agriculture who nominated EvilMonkey's page for deletion, it was an imposter troll who spelled his name AgricuIture. 09:41, August 18, 2005 (UTC)
Yeah but we both know you probably would have if Zoe hadn't piped up. The point is Rama, Wikipedia is turning into one huge knee-jerk that the trolls can abuse, and you're part of the problem. Not all of Wikipedia's problems rest on your shoulder, but they larger rest on the shoulders of the collective admins who let shit like this fly and don't take their job seriously. As for "my project" causing disruption and trouble. Bullshit. The project was there to encourage discussion, then Zscout370 VfD'ed it without even going to the talk page. Not only did he do it without going to the talk page to see what it was about, he admits he then spammed IRC to get people to slam the project and bring it down. So you know what? Screw you for again not looking into matters before slamming something. If Zscout had either a) Went to talk first, or b) Not tried to stir up trouble on IRC this whole thing would have gone pretty smoothly and without incident. Agriculture 18:13, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
I'm not assuming bad faith on your part, just so you know, just incompetence. Agriculture 18:16, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
Thanks for the attractive and personalised Nemo. I am glad that you do not think I am stalking you just to correct your English, but realise that I am only trying to help. And thanks for all your hard work getting those French naval entries together, they have really improved Battle of Trafalgar. Now we need to find an interested Spanish person! Dabbler 15:40, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
I wonder if I could copy these pictures and descriptions (Alle Menschen werden Brüder, wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt and United Nations : it's your world) from your talk page and use them for mine too. You know, I've a great respect for both the UN and the EU. NightBeAsT 01:30, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
You're right, it isn't a democracy...it's just our little playground due to the insistance of some that things like images and pictures of autofellatio and drawings of "doggystyle" sex are "encyclopedic". Please stop trolling my talk page.-- MONGO 09:47, August 19, 2005 (UTC)
Can you explain why you keep recreating the page on Belle Poule at French ship Belle Poule? This is not in agreement with Wikipedia's naming conventions and is an unnecessarily long name for the article. Reverting articles without any explanation is not the way to go on Wikipedia. Also, if you wish to move a page, you should follow the procedures stated at Special:Movepage/Belle Poule. But you should explain it as well. - ulayiti (talk) 11:16, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
I noticed you've been doing the same with other ships as well. I think these should be moved to their proper names too, but I'll assume good faith for now until you care to respond to my message. - ulayiti (talk) 11:30, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
Thanks for the award. I think. :) Zoe 21:05, August 20, 2005 (UTC)
Heya Rama, would you mind putting Politics of Iraq on your watchlist if it isn't already. Cheers, Christiaan 22:32, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
hi Rama -- can you tell me why you deleted that image, without bothering to go through ifd, or even notifying me? Images like Image:Machaira.jpg go undeleted for months, even though they are extremely dubitable. I, on the other hand, provided an image from my own website, stating origin and claiming fair use, and on top of that giving encyclopedic detail of this notable sword (it's not just some cheap commercial replica, but one of its kind), and you think you are justified in deleting it on a whim? I am afraid that looks a little trigger-happy to me, especially since deleted images cannot be restored as easily as deleted articles. dab (ᛏ) 09:45, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
[11] I'm nominating one of my photos for 'featured picture'. Voting isn't for two days, but I'd appreciate your comments if you feel to add them. -- RyanFreisling @ 15:59, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
File:180px-AntinousPalazzoAltempsLvlAd-rama.jpg
Hello! I did revert some vandalism there this morning, by a vandal with a very similar name to my own. They put a period at the end of their name though. But it may be they've figured out how to duplicate my name with out the period. Weird for me, first time this has ever happened. Anyways, thanks for keeping eye out for vandalism. I should leave a note for MONGO as well. Oh, BTW, I looked at your user page and I thought to mention to you, that my father was a physicist, and always told people he met that he was a physical engineer. Your comment kind of reminded me of the old boy. See ya 'round! Hamster Sandwich 16:24, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
Thanks for mentioning the CC license — I will go around and put it on the other images that I have provided too. You did a nice job with the picture editing for the Commons page by the way! Best wishes. Jll 20:59, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
I vandalised the Al-Qaeda page because those Al-Qaeda bastards are planning to bomb the major finnancial hubs in Asia such as Singapore, Sydney or Tokyo. It would kill many innocent people. 219.94.83.71 15.20, 26 August 2005 (UTC
Rama, I wouldn't bother with a one-hour block, even for a school ID. For a repeat offence give at least a 24hr block. Hopefully if someone other than the perpetrator finds they are blocked, they will realise why, tell someone, and action can be taken at the school end. DJ Clayworth 13:33, 8 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Thank you for supporting my candidacy for administrator. Kelly Martin 15:12, Jun 10, 2005 (UTC)
I enjoyed your sex position illustrations very much. They are excellently done. Thank you. Xah Lee 21:12, 2005 Jun 13 (UTC)
You had me confused there, for a second, though. 206.255.13.8 02:46, 18 Jun 2005 (UTC)
You blocked an anon IP without treating the other editor in the dispute similarly see history. From what I can see User:206.255.13.8 also reverted 3 times. Since this is my first block I was surprised to see that 1) A person who reverts without even commenting on my objections on the talk page is assumed to be in the right, and 2) when reading the 3RR material you pointed me to I am surprised that you applied the block to only one of the editors in the dispute. User:205.188.116.200.
Yikes, I seem to have read the diff wrong just now at Guantanamo Bay. I thought I was removing the "Anti-American" from Amnesty Int. subheading. I never thought I would say it: Thanks for reverting me! -- Viajero | Talk 16:10, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Why did you revert Aparthied without providing any substantive to the discussion? 69.218.27.27 29 June 2005 15:33 (UTC)
Are you sure he had the rank of Major General? I had seen his rank listed elsewhere as Major. 149.123.64.150 29 June 2005 19:08 (UTC)
Do you remember a user named Paradigmbuff, who was acting up in the articles on Paul Bremer and the Coalition Provisional Authority? They returned using a handful of new identities. I recently revealed in the Coalition Provisional Authority talk page about their multiple identities. They responded by accusing you and I of being the same person. I guess that makes us something like blood-brothers. Lol -- Geo Swan July 6, 2005 22:37 (UTC)
Thanks for uploading Image:Lincoln battalion salute.jpg. I notice it currently doesn't have an image copyright tag. Until a more informative tag is provided, it will be listed as {{ no source}} or {{ no license}}. Could you add a better tag to let us know its source and/or copyright status? If you made the image yourself, an easy way to deal with this is add {{ GFDL}} if you're willing to release it under the GFDL. Alternatively, you could release all rights to it by adding {{ NoRightsReserved}}. This would allow anyone to do whatever they wish with your image, without exceptions. However, if it isn't your own image, you need to specify what free license it was distributed under. You can find a list of the tags here. If it was not distributed under a free license, but you claim fair use, add {{ fairuse}} but you need to substantiate your claim by explaining why you think it's fair use. If you don't know what any of this means, just let me know where you got the images by posting to my talk page. If you do this, I can tag them for you. Thanks. RedWolf 05:11, July 12, 2005 (UTC)
Hi, I just noticed this: Wikipedia:Policy_enforcement_log#TDC. Perhaps you could add the details of the recent blocks to it. By being up to date, the RfC can serve as a useful basis for requesting arbitration. -- Viajero | Talk 14:27, 17 July 2005 (UTC)
Hi Rama, concerning this picture you´ve uploaded on commons, I have two questions: In which (french ?) naval historical museum did you made the picture and is the shako (in germany called "Tschako") described in details? (Year, naval infantry, ship or something like that), CU -- Herrick 08:31, 18 July 2005 (UTC)
Hi, I noticed you warned this user on his page. He has appeared in many IP incarnations, and has engaged not only in POV warring but repeated vandalism and obscene personal attacks. He informally refers to himself as NicktheGreek. See: Talk:La Prensa for examples, and the history of the article for some of his incarnations. I don't know what to do about a user like this but you are an admin and also have experience with this user so perhaps you do. Thanks. -- TJive 16:09, July 18, 2005 (UTC)
You made the following blocks yesterday:
It is inappropriate to give ordinary IP addresses an indefinite block, as doing so will only serve to block legitimate users. Clearly the user you were trying to block has the ability to change IP addresses, so long-term blocks are futile anyway. As the policy says "For dynamic IPs, such blocks should last 24 hours". I've removed the four indefinite blocks listed above - if the vandal does return, please be careful to block IPs for 24 hours rather than indefinately. Thanks. -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 13:32, July 19, 2005 (UTC)
Can you help me sort it out ? If you say the last changes are correct I shut up, but it doesn't feel right to me. KH251 09:36, 21 July 2005 (UTC)
... for your help and three cheers for Erik Satie! Chronographos 15:57, 22 July 2005 (UTC)
Rama -- My apologies if this isn't the right forum, but I would love to get in touch with you to discuss your understanding of the number of legal positions in chess. This is for a book I'm working on. Could you email me at dshenk@yahoo.com if you'd be willing to discuss? Thanks, David Shenk
Umm, I got them off a Google Image search, but i cant remember the exact sites... If you want I'll try and find them again and put the URLs. Cool? Supersaiyanplough| (talk) 04:19, 23 July 2005 (UTC)
I was working on an English translation of the Ampelmännchen page from the German Wikipedia. While searching the Internet, I noticed that expatica ( http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=26&story_id=21927) had used your picture without attribution or any license... I'm not really familiar with how to deal with these issues, but I thought I would tell you. Tfine80 02:13, 25 July 2005 (UTC)
Rama, the edits of mine you reverted were both public domain and demonstrated the subject matter in much better clarity than ancient black & white photos or crude sketches. I'm sorry you're so easily offended. Living is easy with eyes closed, no doubt. Legomancer 16:00, 25 July 2005 (UTC)
I just thought you should know, that User:R jayz vandalized the article on oral sex again, since you threatened to ban him. I think that would really be a good idea by now. -- Mütze 01:46, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
Thank you Rama, I’ll have that on mind. However, I discussed my changes at TALK pages and encouraged other people to do that. Some other people didn’t do that. It’s about the word “dictator”. Tito was communist dictator as dictatorship was a typical model of communist government: no democratic elections, no freedom of speech, no freedom of business initiative, no protection of private property. That is not just “sometimes perceived” – that is a historic fact. It was always perceived by democratic world. “Unilateral communist leadership” <lol> – Tito was president “without any time limit of his mandate”. He is described as dictator, in Columbia Encyclopedia.
I think Natalina is perfectly capable of defending herself. I didn't not attack her personally, but mere engaged her in forthright discussion about the non-difference of the two terms. Barneygumble 13:39, 26 July 2005 (UTC)
Hi Rama, I am the guy who is currently involved in an edit war with one "J. Parker Stone" at La Prensa, I have decided to change my ways and consistently asked him to air why he is changing my original article. He has so far provided no reply. I am getting a little sick of the fact he is allowed to edit at will without providing a reason (keep in mind I created the article and he was the one to first edit without any reason), I addressed his original concerns over the quote "Blatant Bias", and a few other things. Now he continues to revert at will without any reason. For example, I have explained to him the figures showing US GO's 'Aid' To La Prensa have been officially released by the NED and other institutions so it cannot be worded that these figures are 'estimates'. Yet he continues to revert it as such. I am prepared to have a sit down, evidently he does not have the evidence to back up his consistent reverting.
Thanks.-- GreekWarrior 03:38, 31 July 2005 (UTC)
I know you must have noticed this new user, who has shown up with threatening and harassing messages already on the talk pages of one of his anons, Talk:La Prensa, and User talk:Trey Stone. Ironically his is an anti-nationalist message. -- TJive 23:50, July 30, 2005 (UTC)
I've noticed that you have been standardizing articles to British spelling. Please note that the difference -ise and -ize is not UK vs US. If -ize is consistently used in an article (British/European topic), there is no need to change it. It is perfectly all right to use -ize in British English. In British academic publications, -ize is often even preferred. See [1]. If you're interested, there is a spelling guide on my user page. SpNeo 16:20, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
Hi, I'm actually 207.162.228.12 (I was logged out at the time). You reverted my change to a previous version, which was also mine. Anyway, I wanted to know why you reverted it. The paragraph I was modifying was awkwardly-written and light on facts. It listed coalition-of-the-willing countries for no apparent reason, since that information is linked elsewhere in the article. I was adding important information, a view of the Security Council prevalent among a substantial number, that's not available elsewhere in the article. Korny O'Near 23:54, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
Thank you Rama for your congratulation! It has been a pleasure getting this far... Brequinda 07:58, 5 August 2005 (UTC)
I'd like to help with the self-censorship article. I found your name on its talk page and assumed you were watching or maintaining it in some way. Forgive my caution - I'm new so I don't want to step on anyone's toes. However, the article is very sensational and justly deserves an NPOV flag. I'd like to help fix these problems and expand it. Let me know if you are attempting some research or know of anyone who is, so that I don't duplicate effort.
Thank you, Rama. SlimVirgin (talk) 08:43, August 7, 2005 (UTC)
That's a nice looking one that you've put in the Alsace article. I have a picture of one that I made a couple of weeks ago that I was going to insert but yours is better. It looks as if you use a lot more bacon (or lardons or whatever) than I do -- which only makes it better, of course. I'll cook another one in a couple of weeks and see if I can get better pix than either of us has so far: yours is a little too red, I think. Also I'll write up a recipe and make an article about it for the Recipes section. Bon appetit! Hayford Peirce 17:13, 7 August 2005 (UTC)
Hey, watch it guys, I read "Animal Farm", it's a great book! Don't be dissin' my homedog G. Orwell! I would greatly appreciate it.
You seem to have removed my French flag edit. Please see my contriution to the Dutch flag section of France talk.
scotthatton
Rama: Could you please answer this query and why you reverted my edit to the previous revision. This whole paragraph on the French flag origin as restored is dubious:-
Description of the flag: three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red became the flag during the French Revolution and made popular by Marquis de Lafayette; known as the drapeau tricolore (Tricolour Flag); alledgedly, blue and red chosen as the colours of Paris and white as the colour of the king, however it is unlikely that this is correct, since by 1789 the colours of Paris were no longer in use; much more probable is that Lafayette just adopted the colours of the American Revolution (blue, red and white). The design and colours inspired a large number of other flags, including those of Belgium, Chad, Ireland, Italy, Côte d'Ivoire, and Luxembourg.
- The use of the word "probable" is wrong. There is no evidence that the French flag's colours come from the US flag. It is good to quote it is a theory, along with the Dutch flag but the use of the word 'probable' is pejorative.
- The Luxembourg flag was not inspired by the French flag. It comes from Luxembourg being ruled by the house of Orange from 1815 - 1890.
P.S. I am not Dutch - I have an interest in vexicology and do not like theories beign posted as virtual fact.
Scotthatton 09:20, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
Is it okay to make minor grammatical/spelling corrections to an article without posting/requesting permission in Discussion first? I'm speaking only about changing things like 'teh' to 'the' and breaking run-ons into separate sentences. No changing of words/word-order except when necessary for readability (sentences ending in prepositions, undefined pronouns, etc). No change in article structure/informational content. -- Legomancer 00:07, 9 August 2005 (UTC)
Image deletion warning | Image:Vigilant-blason.jpg has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. If you feel that this image should not be deleted, please go there to voice your opinion. |
Hi! Can you help me? I noticed you talked about colour blindness somewhere, so I think maybe you are colour-blind. I have some a website, which also has some wikis (no relation to Wikipedia nor Wikimedia), and I would like to ensure that the various colours I use on the website and its images are suitable for colour-blind people. I would like you to help me by having a look and consulting me what colours I have to change for accessibility. If you are so kind to consult me by actually having a look at my colours, then you can start by visiting User:Www.wikinerds.org/Colour-check. If you don't have much time to actually check it, but you still want to help, then please refer me to other ccolour-blind people and tell me what colours are visible by colour-blind people. Thank you very much for reading my call for help! Www.wikinerds.org 09:05, 11 August 2005 (UTC)
Hi,
I believe my change on the Austerlitz battle was obviously correct. Can you please explain why you reverted to the previous version - this is my first change to the wiki and I'm not very familiar with how things work (I'm sorry if I caused trouble...)
Best regards, Diodor Bitan
Touché! Dabbler 12:59, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
if you're going to question an image I've uploaded and accuse me of stealing, I'd appreciate if you'd sign your name to it-- I-2-d2 15:01, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
I sense that your near legendary patience is about to be tested. Will your wiki stress level rise? All signs point to no! Hipocrite 18:35, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
Why did you revert the deletion of text that is in absolutely NO way connected to the article and only consists of personal attacks and their defences? NightBeAsT 16:23, 17 August 2005 (UTC)
It was not Agriculture who nominated EvilMonkey's page for deletion, it was an imposter troll who spelled his name AgricuIture. 09:41, August 18, 2005 (UTC)
Yeah but we both know you probably would have if Zoe hadn't piped up. The point is Rama, Wikipedia is turning into one huge knee-jerk that the trolls can abuse, and you're part of the problem. Not all of Wikipedia's problems rest on your shoulder, but they larger rest on the shoulders of the collective admins who let shit like this fly and don't take their job seriously. As for "my project" causing disruption and trouble. Bullshit. The project was there to encourage discussion, then Zscout370 VfD'ed it without even going to the talk page. Not only did he do it without going to the talk page to see what it was about, he admits he then spammed IRC to get people to slam the project and bring it down. So you know what? Screw you for again not looking into matters before slamming something. If Zscout had either a) Went to talk first, or b) Not tried to stir up trouble on IRC this whole thing would have gone pretty smoothly and without incident. Agriculture 18:13, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
I'm not assuming bad faith on your part, just so you know, just incompetence. Agriculture 18:16, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
Thanks for the attractive and personalised Nemo. I am glad that you do not think I am stalking you just to correct your English, but realise that I am only trying to help. And thanks for all your hard work getting those French naval entries together, they have really improved Battle of Trafalgar. Now we need to find an interested Spanish person! Dabbler 15:40, 18 August 2005 (UTC)
I wonder if I could copy these pictures and descriptions (Alle Menschen werden Brüder, wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt and United Nations : it's your world) from your talk page and use them for mine too. You know, I've a great respect for both the UN and the EU. NightBeAsT 01:30, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
You're right, it isn't a democracy...it's just our little playground due to the insistance of some that things like images and pictures of autofellatio and drawings of "doggystyle" sex are "encyclopedic". Please stop trolling my talk page.-- MONGO 09:47, August 19, 2005 (UTC)
Can you explain why you keep recreating the page on Belle Poule at French ship Belle Poule? This is not in agreement with Wikipedia's naming conventions and is an unnecessarily long name for the article. Reverting articles without any explanation is not the way to go on Wikipedia. Also, if you wish to move a page, you should follow the procedures stated at Special:Movepage/Belle Poule. But you should explain it as well. - ulayiti (talk) 11:16, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
I noticed you've been doing the same with other ships as well. I think these should be moved to their proper names too, but I'll assume good faith for now until you care to respond to my message. - ulayiti (talk) 11:30, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
Thanks for the award. I think. :) Zoe 21:05, August 20, 2005 (UTC)
Heya Rama, would you mind putting Politics of Iraq on your watchlist if it isn't already. Cheers, Christiaan 22:32, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
hi Rama -- can you tell me why you deleted that image, without bothering to go through ifd, or even notifying me? Images like Image:Machaira.jpg go undeleted for months, even though they are extremely dubitable. I, on the other hand, provided an image from my own website, stating origin and claiming fair use, and on top of that giving encyclopedic detail of this notable sword (it's not just some cheap commercial replica, but one of its kind), and you think you are justified in deleting it on a whim? I am afraid that looks a little trigger-happy to me, especially since deleted images cannot be restored as easily as deleted articles. dab (ᛏ) 09:45, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
[11] I'm nominating one of my photos for 'featured picture'. Voting isn't for two days, but I'd appreciate your comments if you feel to add them. -- RyanFreisling @ 15:59, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
File:180px-AntinousPalazzoAltempsLvlAd-rama.jpg
Hello! I did revert some vandalism there this morning, by a vandal with a very similar name to my own. They put a period at the end of their name though. But it may be they've figured out how to duplicate my name with out the period. Weird for me, first time this has ever happened. Anyways, thanks for keeping eye out for vandalism. I should leave a note for MONGO as well. Oh, BTW, I looked at your user page and I thought to mention to you, that my father was a physicist, and always told people he met that he was a physical engineer. Your comment kind of reminded me of the old boy. See ya 'round! Hamster Sandwich 16:24, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
Thanks for mentioning the CC license — I will go around and put it on the other images that I have provided too. You did a nice job with the picture editing for the Commons page by the way! Best wishes. Jll 20:59, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
I vandalised the Al-Qaeda page because those Al-Qaeda bastards are planning to bomb the major finnancial hubs in Asia such as Singapore, Sydney or Tokyo. It would kill many innocent people. 219.94.83.71 15.20, 26 August 2005 (UTC