Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Felbrigge.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 4, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-04. howcheng { chat} 22:16, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
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You are right of course, I was only referring to historical photographs which are archived as negatives. I don't believe yellowing is a problem for that medium, but I could be wrong. Nautica Shad es 22:08, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:MayaLinsubmission.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 6, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-06. howcheng { chat} 02:50, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
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I would like to award you the Military History project's WikiChevrons award for your work in restoring many historic images of value to the project to featured picture standard. Nick Dowling ( talk) 10:53, 4 August 2008 (UTC) |
Hello Durova. I've created many many articles, but I don't know how to download images!
Can you find any image of Robert Byington Mitchell? I created his biography few days ago. And how can I download images? What kind of images can I download? You are an admin on Commons and you've downloaded so many great images. You are probably the most qualified person to my questions. Regards, Masterpiece2000 ( talk) 10:50, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
What about this with a crop for tilt? I'd nominate but I don't have any decent editing software at the moment (even for a simple crop). Mostlyharmless ( talk) 02:31, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello Durova. I am really confuse about how to download image on Commons. I've send you an email. Regards, Masterpiece2000 ( talk) 03:32, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova. Just a courtesy note to let you know that I felt it necessary to revert your addition of the map image to Omaha Beach. I've explained my reasons in the article talk page, and if you want to challenge my action I'm happy to discuss there. Cheers. -- FactotEm ( talk) 09:04, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
In re this: can you put in an email? I'd love a copy. Just hit me up? TREKphiler hit me ♠ 05:37, 7 August 2008 (UTC) (FYI, the header's a bit of a bad pun on the opening notes of Mancini's theme...)
Show me where this photo is not in the public domain. It appears in numerous publications on the war. Please cite a source or else leave it be-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:32, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Then also remove it from Wikimedia if it is in violation of the law-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:36, 7 August 2008 (UTC) You are bluffing, this photo is not in violation of the law-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:42, 7 August 2008 (UTC)That photo you put up is pathetic, a picure with of a bunker with a sign that says "SURGERY", we can't see a human being.-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:49, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
I have sought independent feedback at Wikipedia:Media_copyright_questions#Image:Lamenting_the_dead.jpg and Commons:Commons:Administrators'_noticeboard#New_Russian_copyright_law. Durova Charge! 11:19, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
You have your first steeplechase winner. Cheers, Casliber ( talk · contribs) 10:39, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello, Durova. I've a question. Let's say, I want to upload an image. Do I've to upload the image in my computer first and then upload it on Commons? Regards, Masterpiece2000 ( talk) 17:42, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
First of all, I think that only this image (and of course the image you nominated for delisting) are of lower quality than the Battle of Jerusalem image. Had I been "on duty", so to speak, when this picture was nominated, I would have opposed it's promotion. I would support someone who nominates it for delisting. In terms of detail, however, I'd be inclined to say (having come to this conclusion by comparing the pictures at the same resolution) that the other two images I assume you are referring to ( here and here) are of better quality than the photograph you have nominated. In fact, I'd say they also better portray and convey information about their subjects. The image you nominated doesn't really show much about the battle except for the artillery installation, which, as Harlsbottom pointed out, could be an installation anywhere. That being said, I don't dispute the authenticity of the image; I only mean to say that it is not particularly descriptive and seems (to my untrained eyes) rather generic. As for the Passchendaele image, you know my stand. The encyclopedic value of the image is not merely that it displays the results of the Third Battle of Ypres, but also the effect of long term shelling on an area. Perhaps I am naïve, but I like to think the image is also effective in depicting war in general. Nautica Shad es 22:37, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
It would seem I guessed correctly. :) Nautica Shad es 01:57, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Onchocerca volvulus emerging from a black fly.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 11, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-11. howcheng { chat} 23:12, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
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I understand that you are a very busy person here on the 'pedia. However, I ask you simply as a fan to in your spare time try to promote another earthquake-related picture as featured. Just a simple request, take no haste with it.-- Meld shal 23:19, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
And, regarding your "rest", i really think you should come back to full time work. I understand that getting de-sysopped is a big deal for you, as it is for anyone. However, gaining sysop rights in the first place is supposed to be "no big deal", anyway, accor ding to a wise man. There are so many editors here that contribute greatly, and they are not sysops. Just try looking through one of the categories for "Anti-administrator hopefuls", or stuff like that. I implore you to return full time to the project. I think that the project is starting to lose its original stature, and as you are one of our original greats, I ask you simply, please come back. Promoting FPs is enough, maybe for you, but the entire project would love if you came back to other things as well. Please return.
Disregard this if you wish. I feel that the entire project is missing out on one of its best, Durova. It is the simple request of a fan here, not a enemy, nor friend. I simply ask you to come back. Thank you if you have taken the time to read this. -- Meld shal 23:19, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
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Please see Portal talk:Feminism/Selected picture#FPs to add. I'll keep an eye on that page and start adding those into rotation once the blurbs are done. Cheers, Cirt ( talk) 14:43, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for the grace and dignity you displayed in your handling of your recall debacle. Your conduct at the time was most befitting an administrator, and I hope to see you stand for RfA again soon. Best, HiDrNick! 00:19, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Dear Durova.Just a small personal note. I made that comment on a work page and while you hadn't yet replied and was called out by a visit from Porlock (Coleridge), and, by the time I'd got back to post it noted you'd already replied. But I posted it nonetheless, because repositioning (and it seems clear to me that it should have gone above your comments, was aesthetically better, and cleared the air of unfortunate ambiguities. Since explanations have been forthcoming, this is now an irrelevant quibble. In conclusion, I would like to register my deep appreciation for the palmary quality of your administrative judgements, all over wiki. Best Nishidani ( talk) 09:17, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
make a comment at the FPC of Image:MtCleveland ISS013-E-24184.jpg? I really need some feedback. Thanks, -- Meld shal 15:41, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
White Cat, I know you mean well, but as an FPC regular it's alarming to see this many name changes pop up on my watchlist on the basis of a brief discussion that appeared to be DOA back in April. I don't particularly see the need for this bot, since anyone who knows the filename of a featured picture can access the candidacy quite easily through the image page. Commons needs to structure candidacies around filenames because they're a multilingual project. English Wikipedia is more likely to promote an alternate version, and sometimes delists and replaces improved file versions of the same image.
Your bot could make it difficult to cross reference such cases. For instance, an editor who doesn't know this history may have a very hard time figuring out why Image:Love or dutya.jpg is a former featured picture while Image:Love or dutyb.jpg is featured. Would you have a fresh discussion with us please, so we can work this out? Thanks, Durova Charge! 16:24, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
i believe that nomination doesn't count in that way. -- Meld shal 17:30, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
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Awarded to Durova for her incredible work at promoting FPs. Also for her landmark images page at which i have found two new featured picture candidates. Thanks Durova. -- Meld shal 17:45, 11 August 2008 (UTC) |
Is this the image for earthquakes? Image:Tsunami by hokusai 19th century.jpg? -- Meld shal 18:44, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Sent you an e-mail, whenever you have a moment. :) Cheers! -- Ramdrake ( talk) 18:40, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Romea.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 13, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-13. howcheng { chat} 23:32, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Very confusing page. Have you seen my comment on the talk page? Carcharoth ( talk) 14:42, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
There's a new Barnes & Noble in Lahaina, and their section on Hawaiian quilts is extremely intimidating. There must have been more than a dozen books on the shelf. I hope you are doing well. Viriditas ( talk) 09:20, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Regarding Suzi Quatro's birth name, it is not a matter of whether I agree or not. I don't care one way or the other. But we need to provide reliable sources. I do agree that the IMDB is not reliable either, as it has user contributions similar to Wikipedia. But we need something that will settle this once and for all. For every site you find with the long name, I'm sure I could find two that list the short version, so we are no better off. That's why I have been looking for something official, with either name. I'm not sure which is the appropriate noticeboard for this. I have already listed this on the talk page of the article, without any result. Any advise on the correct forum would be appreciated.-- Dmol ( talk) 19:07, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Goa 1955 invasion.ogg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 17, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-17. Hmm, I just noticed that the anniversary was just on August 15... if I had done these earlier with enough grace time, I could have moved it to that date, but it's a little late now. Oh well. howcheng { chat} 22:16, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
I always thank you. Thanks aren't sufficient this time. You know my family's connection to 9/11, or the sacrifices I made afterward? I put off that FPC for months, hoping someone else would take that image. Don't look at my own user page very often these last few months. Thanking you, and looking forward to 9/12. Durova Charge! 22:29, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
It's worse than you think. And yes, I am better, thank you. MER-C 11:47, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Ah, fair enough; I was not aware that she had actually served. Kirill ( prof) 13:01, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova! An attempt by Bsharvyite acolytes to disrupt the Anti-Americanism article is under way again. They destroyed Igor with the assistance of the admins, for trying to protect the integrity of this article, now I guess it is my turn. I have tried to nip things in the bud, but I see we are in for a whole new operatic performance. Colin4C ( talk) 17:23, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
By the order of the coordinators of the Military history WikiProject, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of your exemplary work on military history featured pictures, sounds, and articles. For the coordinators, TomStar81 ( Talk) 21:34, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
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Media:Jfk berlin address high.ogg has been promoted to featured sound status. Excellent work. -- MZMcBride ( talk) 16:23, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
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I just wanted to give this to you because of your consistent hard work at WP:FPC and for giving us critics something fascinating and sometimes totally random so often! Intothewoods29 ( talk) 20:44, 15 August 2008 (UTC) |
Hi, Durova, I saw the very nice Mar-A-Lago picture you found, and wondered if you can locate something as nice for Tregaron - or even the other Post estate, Hillwood. I confess I haven't looked, cause I don't know where to find such things. - Nunh-huh 20:54, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
Sorry about that; been kind of distracted. Here's a quick upload of the Hillwood estate. It's only the smaller .jpg file and I haven't done anything with it. But at least it's a start. Hope it helps. Durova Charge! 00:40, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
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P.S. something to keep idle hands busy. MER-C 07:57, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Um, I didn't read your comment. I wanted to say something, and I picked the heading closest to the bottom that seemed relevant, so I didn't have to create a new one for one comment. Rebecca ( talk) 12:03, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
You and I had spoken well over a year ago on the BLP policy talk page, and I had a lonnnng Wikibreak since then. We didn't see eye to eye on that issue IIRC (I think it something related to Daniel Brandt 14th AfD nom.) But I sure built up a pile of respect for you in that conversation. Just drifting around this morning and cleaning up my watchlist and other stuff I came across an item mentioning your desysopping. At the risk of opening a wound, I just wanted you to know that I find it pretty un-fracking-believable that such a thing would have happened. There's very little I know about the whole thing, and really you also. But mainly I just wanted you to know that there's at least one person who might disagree with you on issues that nevertheless thinks you're one hell of a good editor. LaughingVulcan 14:31, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Suggest you take it down; too much like a straw poll. Durova Charge! 11:13, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello there and thanks for the invitation. Sure, I'll be more than happy to help provided you tell me what is it that you need and what's the fuzz all about. What's that restoration thing you mention? Do you need more old pictures and if so, how old should they be? 1930's? 1900's? late 19th century? Litographs, actual photos? The owner of the warszawa1939 page is really helpful and there shouldn't be a problem with obtaining hundreds of pics of various buildings, most of them either destroyed during the war of afterwards (the commies really did a great job demolishing what was left after the war).
As to the actual buildings, the matter is quite easy as barely any building in Warsaw has been rebuilt in a way it used to look like before the war, with the St. Alexander's church being a fine example. Another example would be the entire old town area (I mean it), including the cathedral (cf. Image:Katedra.jpg and Image:4 Warszawa 12.jpg). Another nice example (though not as obvious) is the PAST building (see here. Yet another is the Saxon Palace, of which only the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was rebuilt (cf. Image:Palac Saski.jpg with, say, pl:Grafika:Gnz01.jpg). These are just a few off the top of my head, let me know what you need and I'll be more than happy to find it. Cheers, // Halibu tt 15:47, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Japaneseweavera.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 21, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-21. If you could look this particular one over, that would be great. Since I know nothing about weaving, I wanted to be sure I was describing the picture accurately. Thanks. howcheng { chat} 18:11, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi there Durova, you seem to understand this issue more than most. I would really like to stop our material being used without credit. I'm also concerned that info from the article was cherry picked to give off a certain image of the subject himself. It's kind of shocked me that material I wrote is being used to a large audience in a manner that I don't even condone. In fact I'm mortified by how the article content was cherry picked to give an overall anti Jackson vibe to their piece. — Realist 2 23:55, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Per ruling of arbcom, User:Privatemusings' restriction is lifted. Solely for the matter of editing biographies of living persons, Privatemusings ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) is placed under the mentorship of User:Lar, User:Jayvdb, and User:Durova. If no issues arise, the mentorship will expire after ninety days from acceptance of this motion. See full motion and remedies here: Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Privatemusings and Wikipedia talk:Requests for arbitration/Privatemusings. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:10, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
I think this may explain some of the confusion from earlier today. CJCurrie ( talk) 02:36, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hey, I was listening to the podcast back in July where you talked a little about your work with featured sounds. Is there a way I can help out with that effort? Thanks, Enigma message 18:54, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Polish cavalry in Sochaczew(1939)a.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 24, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-24. howcheng { chat} 18:54, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
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Back for my daily visit. :-) -- jjron ( talk) 09:04, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I did not upload the image. I just noticed it in an article and nominated it for featured image. My mistake I did not check the licensing properly, I think the person uploaded the image should be warned about it. Otolemur crassicaudatus ( talk) 18:12, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
Let me know what you think. Jaakobou Chalk Talk 21:14, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
Not really textile stuff, or maybe it is. Anyway, I thought you might be interested in amauti. Also found piblokto which is rather obscure and potentially interesting if someone could expand it. Carcharoth ( talk) 02:22, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
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Sorry about the extremely belated response. I actually happen to like that image, but I'm unsure of how it would fare at FPC. I'd suggest nominating the unrestored version at peer review and seeing what they think of it. Nautica Shad es 12:58, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
I have dropped your name at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration. Jehochman Talk 22:32, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
<me looks strangely at Jehochman> :-) Carcharoth ( talk) 04:14, 25 August 2008 (UTC)"The cult of Orcus is mainly composed of twisted creatures with a morbid fascination with the undead, such as necromancers, as well as creatures deliberately seeking the path to undeath, such as would-be liches and vampires. They often wear macabre costumes decorated with bones and skulls. Orcus has a chance of hearing his name whenever and wherever spoken, and of reacting by manifesting to the speaker in an irritated mood. Unscrupulous merchants in various parts of the D&D multiverse have used this by selling parrots trained to speak only innocuous phrases until at a predetermined location, when they scream Orcus' name non-stop. This summons the demon, who slays the adventurer, allowing his or her equipment to be looted by the merchant's associates."
Hi Durova, I've sent an E-mail. Best wishes. Acalamari 16:34, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
If you still feel strongly that the legacy section is needing more, than please look through this and see if anything is important enough that is worth mentioning. Note, the document is already at 9694, and MoS puts the end cap at 10k. As you can see there, there can be determined some "influence" of some women able to write based on knowing Johnson, along with some societies and other things about Johnson, and a critical essay that shows that most of the early 19th century disliked Johnson. The only things that could be said to be "influencing" would be later criticism, in which critics (like Arnold, Eliot, Hill, Bate, etc) respond to Johnson's opinions, but they do not incorporate his style or the rest. Ottava Rima ( talk) 21:13, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
This is to leave you a note about Samuel Johnson. As per this, I trimmed out 3k worth of text and then added in 9.5k worth of text in terms of elaborations of plots/subjects of works, influence on contemporary works, more detailed explanation of biographies, added a section on his influence on criticism and response, and organizations/celebrations based around his character. Ottava Rima ( talk) 02:44, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Hey, Durv, I understand that you're stressed with the whole "Steve Crossin case", but I was wondering if you could spare some time to look over this? Thanks, -- Lord Sunday 12:59, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Done. Acalamari 17:40, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Indian pigments.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 26, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-26. howcheng { chat} 21:21, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:AlfredPalmerRamagosa.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 30, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-30. I'll see what I can do about the Featured Sound. The templates aren't really designed to accommodate these yet. howcheng { chat} 04:56, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Have you seen this: [4]? This looks like it could be a treasure trove of FPs (and some of them already are). howcheng { chat} 05:06, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova, Just responding to your comment on my talk page. Would love to continue the discussion about how we can best make use of our resources with Wikipedia. Paul Bevan ( talk) 15:52, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova. Just wanted to let you know that user PR brought up concerns about Jaakobou's editing of Land Day and asked me whether he should bring up his concerns with you. Rightly or wrongly, I advised him against bothering you. Still, it seems only fair that I let you know about this. You can see the recent conversation at User talk:HG. Hope this finds you in good health, HG | Talk 19:16, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I did forget to log in. The IP is pretty widely known to be me anyway (it's not the first time I've edited without remembering to in, and probably won't be the last). My take on the wailing and gnashing of teeth that surrounds reports of canvassing is well summarized by this exchange:
Basil "Basil" Fawlty ( talk) 21:22, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
An Arbitration case in which you commented has been opened, and is located here. Please add any evidence you may wish the Arbitrators to consider to the evidence sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Piotrus 2/Evidence. Please submit your evidence within one week, if possible. You may also contribute to the case on the workshop sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Piotrus 2/Workshop.
On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, — Coren (talk) 22:03, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
But your AGF interpretation here is not more or less valid than politely reminding LGRdC that he very often is very unforgiving about very minor things, going so far that his AfD based opposes frequently make him look far worse than the candidate. Not that it has any chance of changing anything, but it's fair game imho to draw his attention and that of on-lookers to the fact that asking for forgiveness might be seen as slightly hypocritical coming from someone who regularly opposes on non-issues. user: Everyme 22:56, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Bedouinwomanb.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on September 2, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-09-02. howcheng { chat} 23:39, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
See Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration#Request_for_clarification_on_RFA_options_for_User:Coffee_and_User:PeterSymonds, thought you'd be interested. I also posted at BN. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:49, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
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LessHeard vanU ( talk) 09:08, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
It is my pleasure to request a Special Edition Wikiproject Triple Crown for WP:USRD. Should you be gracious enough to grant my nomination, USRD will have 6 editors with TCs. Including myself, they are: Scott5114, Holderca1, Mitchazenia, NE2, and Davemeistermoab. Thank you for your time an attention. Imzadi1979 ( talk) 03:19, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Despite Sam saying your comments were unconstructive (and I sort of see his point as well - ending with "Shame on you" might not have been the best idea, though it did drive the point home rather forcefully), I'd like to thank you for having the guts and principles to say what you did at the Coffee/PeterSymonds RfArb clarification. Calling the committee out on matters of inconsistency like this is important. The impression I get is that if anyone, like Shoemaker's Holiday did, admits to "health problems" (and we don't need to go into details here), they and the committee are forever caught in a catch-22 situation between privacy and confidentiality on the one hand, and openness and transparency on the other. Health problems can cover a wide range of things, and I don't think I'm alone in thinking that a large number of "long-term" Wikipedians (together with the more obsessive vandals) could collectively be diagnosed with quite a lot of things! Though I hasten to add that many are fine, and even those with problems are only human, and many know themselves and channel their activities appropriately. Hmm. This is coming out all wrong. Anyway, I hope what I'm trying to say is getting across. My concern going forward is whether this would discourage people from revealing "health problems". I would say don't do so on-wiki (though that is not a hard-and-fast rule), but whether to state this to the Arbitration Committee in private is another matter. Oh, and re your comment about the Italian arbitration committee, I though I saw a comment somewhere that it was only active for a short time and was shut down because it was set up wrong or without proper process and approval? I don't know how active it was or how many cases it heard before being deleted. Carcharoth ( talk) 03:46, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
Your co-nomination meant a lot to me, especially considering your past opposition and the different views we have on some things. It's a shame the nom failed, but the support I received was encouraging, and I will try again in several months. Everyking ( talk) 20:47, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
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Durova, would Image:Fuerteventura sunset leftrocks.JPG have any shot at being a FP? MBisanz talk 00:52, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova. I read your follow-up at RfArb, and I was wondering what admin tools are needed for image restoration? If the tools would help with that, I'd be prepared to argue, if he is as good as you say, that SH should get his tools back. At least one person heavily involved in the image restoration project should have the tools. If not, then that part of the argument doesn't really stand up. I know adminship seems like (and in effect often is) a reward for good editing, but it shouldn't be. It should be about good judgment and trust, What the good editing does show is good editorial judgment and commitment. And rebuilding trust. The problem here is the judgment show while using the tools. I caught the end of Everyking's RfA, and though I didn't get time to decide which way to !vote, the issue of desysopped admins or admins who resigned coming back to RfA is an interesting one (there should be a list somewhere, or one made if one does not exist). Getting back to the 'trust' bit, the work SH is doing has rebuilt that trust for me (indeed, it had done so long ago). I think the main thrust of your argument should be that even if the ArbCom want to "protect" someone from RfA (and if they are doing that, they should privately give SH a timetable by when he should appeal to them privately - I would encourage him to do that, through a mediator if necessary), then they should still give that person the option to set aside such protection and go to RfA. I'd wait for things to settle down again, but I think some progress is being made. Sure, the ArbCom don't always appear to be consistent, but I'm slowly beginning to see some of the points they are making as well. I realise this has been frustrating for you (and SH), but it didn't help that the whole issue sprung up again in the middle of the discussion on what was a thread about two other editors. Anyway, let me know if I can help in any way. Carcharoth ( talk) 06:49, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
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Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Felbrigge.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 4, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-04. howcheng { chat} 22:16, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
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You are right of course, I was only referring to historical photographs which are archived as negatives. I don't believe yellowing is a problem for that medium, but I could be wrong. Nautica Shad es 22:08, 1 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:MayaLinsubmission.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 6, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-06. howcheng { chat} 02:50, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hello Durova. I've created many many articles, but I don't know how to download images!
Can you find any image of Robert Byington Mitchell? I created his biography few days ago. And how can I download images? What kind of images can I download? You are an admin on Commons and you've downloaded so many great images. You are probably the most qualified person to my questions. Regards, Masterpiece2000 ( talk) 10:50, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
What about this with a crop for tilt? I'd nominate but I don't have any decent editing software at the moment (even for a simple crop). Mostlyharmless ( talk) 02:31, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello Durova. I am really confuse about how to download image on Commons. I've send you an email. Regards, Masterpiece2000 ( talk) 03:32, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova. Just a courtesy note to let you know that I felt it necessary to revert your addition of the map image to Omaha Beach. I've explained my reasons in the article talk page, and if you want to challenge my action I'm happy to discuss there. Cheers. -- FactotEm ( talk) 09:04, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
In re this: can you put in an email? I'd love a copy. Just hit me up? TREKphiler hit me ♠ 05:37, 7 August 2008 (UTC) (FYI, the header's a bit of a bad pun on the opening notes of Mancini's theme...)
Show me where this photo is not in the public domain. It appears in numerous publications on the war. Please cite a source or else leave it be-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:32, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Then also remove it from Wikimedia if it is in violation of the law-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:36, 7 August 2008 (UTC) You are bluffing, this photo is not in violation of the law-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:42, 7 August 2008 (UTC)That photo you put up is pathetic, a picure with of a bunker with a sign that says "SURGERY", we can't see a human being.-- Woogie10w ( talk) 10:49, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
I have sought independent feedback at Wikipedia:Media_copyright_questions#Image:Lamenting_the_dead.jpg and Commons:Commons:Administrators'_noticeboard#New_Russian_copyright_law. Durova Charge! 11:19, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
You have your first steeplechase winner. Cheers, Casliber ( talk · contribs) 10:39, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello, Durova. I've a question. Let's say, I want to upload an image. Do I've to upload the image in my computer first and then upload it on Commons? Regards, Masterpiece2000 ( talk) 17:42, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
First of all, I think that only this image (and of course the image you nominated for delisting) are of lower quality than the Battle of Jerusalem image. Had I been "on duty", so to speak, when this picture was nominated, I would have opposed it's promotion. I would support someone who nominates it for delisting. In terms of detail, however, I'd be inclined to say (having come to this conclusion by comparing the pictures at the same resolution) that the other two images I assume you are referring to ( here and here) are of better quality than the photograph you have nominated. In fact, I'd say they also better portray and convey information about their subjects. The image you nominated doesn't really show much about the battle except for the artillery installation, which, as Harlsbottom pointed out, could be an installation anywhere. That being said, I don't dispute the authenticity of the image; I only mean to say that it is not particularly descriptive and seems (to my untrained eyes) rather generic. As for the Passchendaele image, you know my stand. The encyclopedic value of the image is not merely that it displays the results of the Third Battle of Ypres, but also the effect of long term shelling on an area. Perhaps I am naïve, but I like to think the image is also effective in depicting war in general. Nautica Shad es 22:37, 7 August 2008 (UTC)
It would seem I guessed correctly. :) Nautica Shad es 01:57, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Onchocerca volvulus emerging from a black fly.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 11, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-11. howcheng { chat} 23:12, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
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I understand that you are a very busy person here on the 'pedia. However, I ask you simply as a fan to in your spare time try to promote another earthquake-related picture as featured. Just a simple request, take no haste with it.-- Meld shal 23:19, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
And, regarding your "rest", i really think you should come back to full time work. I understand that getting de-sysopped is a big deal for you, as it is for anyone. However, gaining sysop rights in the first place is supposed to be "no big deal", anyway, accor ding to a wise man. There are so many editors here that contribute greatly, and they are not sysops. Just try looking through one of the categories for "Anti-administrator hopefuls", or stuff like that. I implore you to return full time to the project. I think that the project is starting to lose its original stature, and as you are one of our original greats, I ask you simply, please come back. Promoting FPs is enough, maybe for you, but the entire project would love if you came back to other things as well. Please return.
Disregard this if you wish. I feel that the entire project is missing out on one of its best, Durova. It is the simple request of a fan here, not a enemy, nor friend. I simply ask you to come back. Thank you if you have taken the time to read this. -- Meld shal 23:19, 9 August 2008 (UTC)
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Please see Portal talk:Feminism/Selected picture#FPs to add. I'll keep an eye on that page and start adding those into rotation once the blurbs are done. Cheers, Cirt ( talk) 14:43, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for the grace and dignity you displayed in your handling of your recall debacle. Your conduct at the time was most befitting an administrator, and I hope to see you stand for RfA again soon. Best, HiDrNick! 00:19, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Dear Durova.Just a small personal note. I made that comment on a work page and while you hadn't yet replied and was called out by a visit from Porlock (Coleridge), and, by the time I'd got back to post it noted you'd already replied. But I posted it nonetheless, because repositioning (and it seems clear to me that it should have gone above your comments, was aesthetically better, and cleared the air of unfortunate ambiguities. Since explanations have been forthcoming, this is now an irrelevant quibble. In conclusion, I would like to register my deep appreciation for the palmary quality of your administrative judgements, all over wiki. Best Nishidani ( talk) 09:17, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
make a comment at the FPC of Image:MtCleveland ISS013-E-24184.jpg? I really need some feedback. Thanks, -- Meld shal 15:41, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
White Cat, I know you mean well, but as an FPC regular it's alarming to see this many name changes pop up on my watchlist on the basis of a brief discussion that appeared to be DOA back in April. I don't particularly see the need for this bot, since anyone who knows the filename of a featured picture can access the candidacy quite easily through the image page. Commons needs to structure candidacies around filenames because they're a multilingual project. English Wikipedia is more likely to promote an alternate version, and sometimes delists and replaces improved file versions of the same image.
Your bot could make it difficult to cross reference such cases. For instance, an editor who doesn't know this history may have a very hard time figuring out why Image:Love or dutya.jpg is a former featured picture while Image:Love or dutyb.jpg is featured. Would you have a fresh discussion with us please, so we can work this out? Thanks, Durova Charge! 16:24, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
i believe that nomination doesn't count in that way. -- Meld shal 17:30, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
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Awarded to Durova for her incredible work at promoting FPs. Also for her landmark images page at which i have found two new featured picture candidates. Thanks Durova. -- Meld shal 17:45, 11 August 2008 (UTC) |
Is this the image for earthquakes? Image:Tsunami by hokusai 19th century.jpg? -- Meld shal 18:44, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Sent you an e-mail, whenever you have a moment. :) Cheers! -- Ramdrake ( talk) 18:40, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Romea.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 13, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-13. howcheng { chat} 23:32, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
Very confusing page. Have you seen my comment on the talk page? Carcharoth ( talk) 14:42, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
There's a new Barnes & Noble in Lahaina, and their section on Hawaiian quilts is extremely intimidating. There must have been more than a dozen books on the shelf. I hope you are doing well. Viriditas ( talk) 09:20, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Regarding Suzi Quatro's birth name, it is not a matter of whether I agree or not. I don't care one way or the other. But we need to provide reliable sources. I do agree that the IMDB is not reliable either, as it has user contributions similar to Wikipedia. But we need something that will settle this once and for all. For every site you find with the long name, I'm sure I could find two that list the short version, so we are no better off. That's why I have been looking for something official, with either name. I'm not sure which is the appropriate noticeboard for this. I have already listed this on the talk page of the article, without any result. Any advise on the correct forum would be appreciated.-- Dmol ( talk) 19:07, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Goa 1955 invasion.ogg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 17, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-17. Hmm, I just noticed that the anniversary was just on August 15... if I had done these earlier with enough grace time, I could have moved it to that date, but it's a little late now. Oh well. howcheng { chat} 22:16, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
I always thank you. Thanks aren't sufficient this time. You know my family's connection to 9/11, or the sacrifices I made afterward? I put off that FPC for months, hoping someone else would take that image. Don't look at my own user page very often these last few months. Thanking you, and looking forward to 9/12. Durova Charge! 22:29, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
It's worse than you think. And yes, I am better, thank you. MER-C 11:47, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Ah, fair enough; I was not aware that she had actually served. Kirill ( prof) 13:01, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova! An attempt by Bsharvyite acolytes to disrupt the Anti-Americanism article is under way again. They destroyed Igor with the assistance of the admins, for trying to protect the integrity of this article, now I guess it is my turn. I have tried to nip things in the bud, but I see we are in for a whole new operatic performance. Colin4C ( talk) 17:23, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
By the order of the coordinators of the Military history WikiProject, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of your exemplary work on military history featured pictures, sounds, and articles. For the coordinators, TomStar81 ( Talk) 21:34, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
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Media:Jfk berlin address high.ogg has been promoted to featured sound status. Excellent work. -- MZMcBride ( talk) 16:23, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
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I just wanted to give this to you because of your consistent hard work at WP:FPC and for giving us critics something fascinating and sometimes totally random so often! Intothewoods29 ( talk) 20:44, 15 August 2008 (UTC) |
Hi, Durova, I saw the very nice Mar-A-Lago picture you found, and wondered if you can locate something as nice for Tregaron - or even the other Post estate, Hillwood. I confess I haven't looked, cause I don't know where to find such things. - Nunh-huh 20:54, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
Sorry about that; been kind of distracted. Here's a quick upload of the Hillwood estate. It's only the smaller .jpg file and I haven't done anything with it. But at least it's a start. Hope it helps. Durova Charge! 00:40, 16 August 2008 (UTC)
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P.S. something to keep idle hands busy. MER-C 07:57, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Um, I didn't read your comment. I wanted to say something, and I picked the heading closest to the bottom that seemed relevant, so I didn't have to create a new one for one comment. Rebecca ( talk) 12:03, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
You and I had spoken well over a year ago on the BLP policy talk page, and I had a lonnnng Wikibreak since then. We didn't see eye to eye on that issue IIRC (I think it something related to Daniel Brandt 14th AfD nom.) But I sure built up a pile of respect for you in that conversation. Just drifting around this morning and cleaning up my watchlist and other stuff I came across an item mentioning your desysopping. At the risk of opening a wound, I just wanted you to know that I find it pretty un-fracking-believable that such a thing would have happened. There's very little I know about the whole thing, and really you also. But mainly I just wanted you to know that there's at least one person who might disagree with you on issues that nevertheless thinks you're one hell of a good editor. LaughingVulcan 14:31, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Suggest you take it down; too much like a straw poll. Durova Charge! 11:13, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Hello there and thanks for the invitation. Sure, I'll be more than happy to help provided you tell me what is it that you need and what's the fuzz all about. What's that restoration thing you mention? Do you need more old pictures and if so, how old should they be? 1930's? 1900's? late 19th century? Litographs, actual photos? The owner of the warszawa1939 page is really helpful and there shouldn't be a problem with obtaining hundreds of pics of various buildings, most of them either destroyed during the war of afterwards (the commies really did a great job demolishing what was left after the war).
As to the actual buildings, the matter is quite easy as barely any building in Warsaw has been rebuilt in a way it used to look like before the war, with the St. Alexander's church being a fine example. Another example would be the entire old town area (I mean it), including the cathedral (cf. Image:Katedra.jpg and Image:4 Warszawa 12.jpg). Another nice example (though not as obvious) is the PAST building (see here. Yet another is the Saxon Palace, of which only the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was rebuilt (cf. Image:Palac Saski.jpg with, say, pl:Grafika:Gnz01.jpg). These are just a few off the top of my head, let me know what you need and I'll be more than happy to find it. Cheers, // Halibu tt 15:47, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Japaneseweavera.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 21, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-21. If you could look this particular one over, that would be great. Since I know nothing about weaving, I wanted to be sure I was describing the picture accurately. Thanks. howcheng { chat} 18:11, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi there Durova, you seem to understand this issue more than most. I would really like to stop our material being used without credit. I'm also concerned that info from the article was cherry picked to give off a certain image of the subject himself. It's kind of shocked me that material I wrote is being used to a large audience in a manner that I don't even condone. In fact I'm mortified by how the article content was cherry picked to give an overall anti Jackson vibe to their piece. — Realist 2 23:55, 17 August 2008 (UTC)
Per ruling of arbcom, User:Privatemusings' restriction is lifted. Solely for the matter of editing biographies of living persons, Privatemusings ( talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) is placed under the mentorship of User:Lar, User:Jayvdb, and User:Durova. If no issues arise, the mentorship will expire after ninety days from acceptance of this motion. See full motion and remedies here: Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Privatemusings and Wikipedia talk:Requests for arbitration/Privatemusings. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:10, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
I think this may explain some of the confusion from earlier today. CJCurrie ( talk) 02:36, 18 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hey, I was listening to the podcast back in July where you talked a little about your work with featured sounds. Is there a way I can help out with that effort? Thanks, Enigma message 18:54, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Polish cavalry in Sochaczew(1939)a.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 24, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-24. howcheng { chat} 18:54, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
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Back for my daily visit. :-) -- jjron ( talk) 09:04, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I did not upload the image. I just noticed it in an article and nominated it for featured image. My mistake I did not check the licensing properly, I think the person uploaded the image should be warned about it. Otolemur crassicaudatus ( talk) 18:12, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
Let me know what you think. Jaakobou Chalk Talk 21:14, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
Not really textile stuff, or maybe it is. Anyway, I thought you might be interested in amauti. Also found piblokto which is rather obscure and potentially interesting if someone could expand it. Carcharoth ( talk) 02:22, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
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Sorry about the extremely belated response. I actually happen to like that image, but I'm unsure of how it would fare at FPC. I'd suggest nominating the unrestored version at peer review and seeing what they think of it. Nautica Shad es 12:58, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
I have dropped your name at Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration. Jehochman Talk 22:32, 23 August 2008 (UTC)
<me looks strangely at Jehochman> :-) Carcharoth ( talk) 04:14, 25 August 2008 (UTC)"The cult of Orcus is mainly composed of twisted creatures with a morbid fascination with the undead, such as necromancers, as well as creatures deliberately seeking the path to undeath, such as would-be liches and vampires. They often wear macabre costumes decorated with bones and skulls. Orcus has a chance of hearing his name whenever and wherever spoken, and of reacting by manifesting to the speaker in an irritated mood. Unscrupulous merchants in various parts of the D&D multiverse have used this by selling parrots trained to speak only innocuous phrases until at a predetermined location, when they scream Orcus' name non-stop. This summons the demon, who slays the adventurer, allowing his or her equipment to be looted by the merchant's associates."
Hi Durova, I've sent an E-mail. Best wishes. Acalamari 16:34, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
If you still feel strongly that the legacy section is needing more, than please look through this and see if anything is important enough that is worth mentioning. Note, the document is already at 9694, and MoS puts the end cap at 10k. As you can see there, there can be determined some "influence" of some women able to write based on knowing Johnson, along with some societies and other things about Johnson, and a critical essay that shows that most of the early 19th century disliked Johnson. The only things that could be said to be "influencing" would be later criticism, in which critics (like Arnold, Eliot, Hill, Bate, etc) respond to Johnson's opinions, but they do not incorporate his style or the rest. Ottava Rima ( talk) 21:13, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
This is to leave you a note about Samuel Johnson. As per this, I trimmed out 3k worth of text and then added in 9.5k worth of text in terms of elaborations of plots/subjects of works, influence on contemporary works, more detailed explanation of biographies, added a section on his influence on criticism and response, and organizations/celebrations based around his character. Ottava Rima ( talk) 02:44, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Hey, Durv, I understand that you're stressed with the whole "Steve Crossin case", but I was wondering if you could spare some time to look over this? Thanks, -- Lord Sunday 12:59, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Done. Acalamari 17:40, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
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Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Indian pigments.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 26, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-26. howcheng { chat} 21:21, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:AlfredPalmerRamagosa.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 30, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-08-30. I'll see what I can do about the Featured Sound. The templates aren't really designed to accommodate these yet. howcheng { chat} 04:56, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Have you seen this: [4]? This looks like it could be a treasure trove of FPs (and some of them already are). howcheng { chat} 05:06, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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Hi Durova, Just responding to your comment on my talk page. Would love to continue the discussion about how we can best make use of our resources with Wikipedia. Paul Bevan ( talk) 15:52, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova. Just wanted to let you know that user PR brought up concerns about Jaakobou's editing of Land Day and asked me whether he should bring up his concerns with you. Rightly or wrongly, I advised him against bothering you. Still, it seems only fair that I let you know about this. You can see the recent conversation at User talk:HG. Hope this finds you in good health, HG | Talk 19:16, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I did forget to log in. The IP is pretty widely known to be me anyway (it's not the first time I've edited without remembering to in, and probably won't be the last). My take on the wailing and gnashing of teeth that surrounds reports of canvassing is well summarized by this exchange:
Basil "Basil" Fawlty ( talk) 21:22, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
An Arbitration case in which you commented has been opened, and is located here. Please add any evidence you may wish the Arbitrators to consider to the evidence sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Piotrus 2/Evidence. Please submit your evidence within one week, if possible. You may also contribute to the case on the workshop sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Piotrus 2/Workshop.
On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, — Coren (talk) 22:03, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
But your AGF interpretation here is not more or less valid than politely reminding LGRdC that he very often is very unforgiving about very minor things, going so far that his AfD based opposes frequently make him look far worse than the candidate. Not that it has any chance of changing anything, but it's fair game imho to draw his attention and that of on-lookers to the fact that asking for forgiveness might be seen as slightly hypocritical coming from someone who regularly opposes on non-issues. user: Everyme 22:56, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova,
Just to let you know that the Featured Picture Image:Bedouinwomanb.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on September 2, 2008. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2008-09-02. howcheng { chat} 23:39, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
See Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration#Request_for_clarification_on_RFA_options_for_User:Coffee_and_User:PeterSymonds, thought you'd be interested. I also posted at BN. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:49, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
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It is my pleasure to request a Special Edition Wikiproject Triple Crown for WP:USRD. Should you be gracious enough to grant my nomination, USRD will have 6 editors with TCs. Including myself, they are: Scott5114, Holderca1, Mitchazenia, NE2, and Davemeistermoab. Thank you for your time an attention. Imzadi1979 ( talk) 03:19, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Despite Sam saying your comments were unconstructive (and I sort of see his point as well - ending with "Shame on you" might not have been the best idea, though it did drive the point home rather forcefully), I'd like to thank you for having the guts and principles to say what you did at the Coffee/PeterSymonds RfArb clarification. Calling the committee out on matters of inconsistency like this is important. The impression I get is that if anyone, like Shoemaker's Holiday did, admits to "health problems" (and we don't need to go into details here), they and the committee are forever caught in a catch-22 situation between privacy and confidentiality on the one hand, and openness and transparency on the other. Health problems can cover a wide range of things, and I don't think I'm alone in thinking that a large number of "long-term" Wikipedians (together with the more obsessive vandals) could collectively be diagnosed with quite a lot of things! Though I hasten to add that many are fine, and even those with problems are only human, and many know themselves and channel their activities appropriately. Hmm. This is coming out all wrong. Anyway, I hope what I'm trying to say is getting across. My concern going forward is whether this would discourage people from revealing "health problems". I would say don't do so on-wiki (though that is not a hard-and-fast rule), but whether to state this to the Arbitration Committee in private is another matter. Oh, and re your comment about the Italian arbitration committee, I though I saw a comment somewhere that it was only active for a short time and was shut down because it was set up wrong or without proper process and approval? I don't know how active it was or how many cases it heard before being deleted. Carcharoth ( talk) 03:46, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
Your co-nomination meant a lot to me, especially considering your past opposition and the different views we have on some things. It's a shame the nom failed, but the support I received was encouraging, and I will try again in several months. Everyking ( talk) 20:47, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
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Durova, would Image:Fuerteventura sunset leftrocks.JPG have any shot at being a FP? MBisanz talk 00:52, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi Durova. I read your follow-up at RfArb, and I was wondering what admin tools are needed for image restoration? If the tools would help with that, I'd be prepared to argue, if he is as good as you say, that SH should get his tools back. At least one person heavily involved in the image restoration project should have the tools. If not, then that part of the argument doesn't really stand up. I know adminship seems like (and in effect often is) a reward for good editing, but it shouldn't be. It should be about good judgment and trust, What the good editing does show is good editorial judgment and commitment. And rebuilding trust. The problem here is the judgment show while using the tools. I caught the end of Everyking's RfA, and though I didn't get time to decide which way to !vote, the issue of desysopped admins or admins who resigned coming back to RfA is an interesting one (there should be a list somewhere, or one made if one does not exist). Getting back to the 'trust' bit, the work SH is doing has rebuilt that trust for me (indeed, it had done so long ago). I think the main thrust of your argument should be that even if the ArbCom want to "protect" someone from RfA (and if they are doing that, they should privately give SH a timetable by when he should appeal to them privately - I would encourage him to do that, through a mediator if necessary), then they should still give that person the option to set aside such protection and go to RfA. I'd wait for things to settle down again, but I think some progress is being made. Sure, the ArbCom don't always appear to be consistent, but I'm slowly beginning to see some of the points they are making as well. I realise this has been frustrating for you (and SH), but it didn't help that the whole issue sprung up again in the middle of the discussion on what was a thread about two other editors. Anyway, let me know if I can help in any way. Carcharoth ( talk) 06:49, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
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