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Some items to squirrel away, in case they may come in useful. In connection with comments on "Baroness vs Lady Carrickfergus" [1], it has occurred to me (sourcelessly) that, given the centuries old formula used in acts of parliament, be it enacted ... by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled... [2], "Commons" has there been gender inclusive from the first parliament (1918) in which a woman was an MP, namely, Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor, wife of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor; and, likewise, 'Lords' from the appointments under the Life Peerages Act 1958, and including hereditary peeresses under the Peerage Act 1963. Also, Life peers are either barons (a title deprecated for British nobles which has been replaced with Lord for all but the most formal documents since the early medieval period) or Baronesses (where female); [3] and The first woman peer to take her seat in the Lords was Baroness Swanborough (Dame Stella Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading), ahead of Baroness Wootton on 21 October 1958. [4] . Disambig.: Baron of the Exchequer (all male!); disambig.: Exchequer Court of Canada[ [5]]. -- Qexigator ( talk) 11:34, 20 December 2013 (UTC)
Reverted him. You didn't need to warn him by the way, he's been warned before. His edits are a violation of our NPOV policy. Heck, I think a lot of Christians aren't Christian, but I won't insist Wikipedia says that. Dougweller ( talk) 14:27, 22 December 2013 (UTC)
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— Crisco 1492 ( talk) 02:09, 12 January 2014 (UTC)
Just to let you know, that sculpture is his own work. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi ( talk • contribs) 17:02, 14 January 2014 (UTC)
Okay, maybe this will clarify: WP:DICK. Try not to be one. — kwami ( talk) 07:55, 15 January 2014 (UTC)
In the article on Afrikaans it is stated that Afrikaans is an official minority language in Botswana. However, I can not find anything about is on the internet. Do you have any additional information ?
Many thanks, Leo Hoogendoorn 2001:981:F172:1:44C0:EA5D:20DF:1502 ( talk) 11:34, 16 January 2014 (UTC)
Helen,
This reads very much like a commercial.
Is it wikipedia-worthy ?
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Hi Helen, I just wanted to let you know about, and invite you to, the 4th Cape Town Wiki-meetup at Truth Coffee on Buitenkant St on Sunday the 2nd of February. Cheers, -- Discott ( talk) 12:34, 26 January 2014 (UTC)
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Thanks, I appreciate the support. I won't be able to complete the post move clean up today but I will do so within the next couple of days. Helen Online 22:17, 31 January 2014 (UTC)
No-one worked harder on that one. Just saw the bushmen is now dust. What a struggle.-- Inayity ( talk) 11:39, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
On 2 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shweshwe, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that traditional shweshwe fabric made in South Africa was previously imported from Europe and popularised by 19th century German settlers and a Sotho king? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shweshwe. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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Please see Talk:San people#"post-move clean up". -- Joy [shallot] ( talk) 16:29, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
With all your work recently on the Khoisan I thought you might find this interesting. Seems Van Riebeeck and friends were not the first Europeans to settle in South Africa. -- NJR_ZA ( talk) 16:50, 4 February 2014 (UTC)
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Thanks Nick :) Helen Online 20:55, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
On 1 March 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thokozile Masipa, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Thokozile Masipa, the presiding judge assigned to the Oscar Pistorius murder trial, worked as a crime reporter for The Sowetan newspaper before her law career? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thokozile Masipa. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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For helping combat the Wikipedia:Systemic bias on Wikipedia through creating articles like Thokozile Masipa a topic highlighting underrepresented African communities and prominent women and publicly profiling it via WP:DYK! Great job! Sadads ( talk) 16:45, 1 March 2014 (UTC) |
Thank you :) Helen Online 16:55, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
On 3 March 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dunstan Mlambo, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that one reason South African judge Dunstan Mlambo permitted live broadcasting of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial was to educate the public about criminal proceedings? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dunstan Mlambo. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 08:02, 3 March 2014 (UTC)
The answer you seek is in his affidavit which is publicly available and cited in the trial article: "I heard a noise in the bathroom ..." Helen Online 10:48, 8 March 2014 (UTC)
Hi Helen. Given your experience with the previous San naming issue and South Africa-related matters in general, would you mind weighing in on this discussion? One user suggested there that "African American" is a nonsensical politically-correct neologism, and asked that since Charlize Theron is from Africa and became a naturalized American citizen, why is she not considered an "African American" Oscar winner? Best regards, Middayexpress ( talk) 15:03, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
I have just posted a new RfC on Talk:List of African-American Academy Award winners and nominees. Given your previous involvement in the discussion of a related RfC there, you might want to comment on mine. 99.192.66.175 ( talk) 14:37, 18 March 2014 (UTC)
Ouch! You've used a template to send a message to an experienced editor. Please review Wikipedia:Don't template the regulars or maybe listen to a little advice. Doesn't this feel cold, impersonal, and canned? It's meant in good humor. Best wishes. Barney the barney barney ( talk) 16:59, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
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Hi Helen, Wikimedia ZA would like to invite you to the 5th Cape Town Wiki-meetup for 11am, Sunday the 4th May 2014 at Truth Coffee on 36 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. It would be great if you could join us. Please invite who ever you think might be interested.-- Discott ( talk) 15:40, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
Hello there voice of reason please be my mentor Linda?
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WP:NOTPROMOTION: It's all you need to know. Please stop wasting everybody's time including your own. Helen Online 08:33, 21 April 2014 (UTC)
Hi HelenOnline. The RfC finally expired, and an administrator erroneously closed it in favor of the page move when there was clearly no consensus for it (five votes for the proposal vs. five votes against it). Despite this, one of the accounts that supported the move has attempted to edit the list in that direction. I've left a detailed explanation of the situation here. Your input there would be appreciated. Best regards, Middayexpress ( talk) 15:54, 15 April 2014 (UTC)
I have read everywhere that Samhain is celebrated on 1 November. Do Wiccans celebrate it on the 31 October and thus on a different day from everyone else? Sbrianhicks ( talk) 17:42, 21 April 2014 (UTC)
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You recently contributed at Talk:Trial of Oscar Pistorius.
Can I ask you to look at this Talk:Trial_of_Oscar_Pistorius#Neutrality_.22Progress_of_trial.22_section querying the neutrality of the section "Progress of the Trial" and let me know 1 if you agree/disagree that it's biased and needs fixing 2 whether you propose to make any contributing edits to fix.
I've suggested May 5, when trial resumes, should be a target date to get things fixed. In my view two things at least are needed:
An alternative (which I prefer) would be to strike the edit I originally reverted, so that the concluding paragraph would look like this:
Please reply here (I've watchlisted your page). Coat of Many Colours ( talk) 09:39, 25 April 2014 (UTC)
Is the above your article? I am looking for the photographer, possibly Michelle Blackie, whose photos of the handfasting you used. I am the Marriage Officer there and am looking for more photos...
Thank You. Sharon Parkinson — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sagetab ( talk • contribs) 13:59, 25 April 2014 (UTC)
There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is user removed my rfc for no reason and accused me of bad faith. Thank you. TheMesquito buzz 18:47, 6 May 2014 (UTC)
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Hi HelenOnline I believe that the reference to the Google Doodle on Wikipedia is important as it directly relates to the South African General Elections 2014. South Africa Election Day 2014
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I'm a South African and i like Mmusi Maimane, I think he is eloquent, charismatic and most importantly a very smart politician , but this article I do not like, I think it has this tone that says vote for the Democratic Alliance and make Maimane Gauteng Province's premier. I feel it was not written from a neutral stand point and I also feel it was used as a campaigning and an advertising platform in this case. It also didn't come as a surprise to me to see that one of its most contributors is MaimaneForPremier !!, someone please sort this out Bobbyshabangu ( talk) 18:57, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
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For your fantastic coverage of the South African general election, 2014. Well done. Nathan121212 ( talk) 17:29, 11 May 2014 (UTC) |
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Just out of curiosity, why did you feel the need to revert the information posted in regards to the above topic? As both statements were legally true. Amanda Knox was found GUILTY by not 1 but 2 high courts in Italy and is wanted on charges of murdering Meredith Kercher. Her current whereabouts in the US are unknown, due to the extradition order placed by the Italian courts to the US supreme court. Was Wiki not the place for truth? and not just a biased opinion of a Knox fan??????????? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fleetzy ( talk • contribs) 10:56, 29 May 2014 UTC)
Sorry for the delayed response -- I am currently at WikiConference USA, so I have been a bit distracted. Your draft looks great to me! I plugged the Commons photo challenge during my presentation today about Wiki Loves Pride. Again, thank you for supporting this outreach effort to improve Wikimedia projects. -- Another Believer ( Talk) 04:07, 31 May 2014 (UTC)
I'm just interested in finding out more about what you do, can you please reach me on gannyemasehla@yahoo.com 0798301741 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.186.16.213 ( talk) 15:57, 15 June 2014 (UTC)
Hai Helen. I would like to query your decision to include of Lynne Brown in the "Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender topics in South Africa" template. Brown is not an activist nor has Brown voiced any concerns towards issues in relation to LGBTIs in SA, Brown is our Minister of Public Enterprises, that is what she does now, that is her job - finish and klaar. Why must Brown then be apart of that series? -- SanamBh ( talk) 17:53, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
It's not mine either, that's why I wanted to query. Regarding that timeline - would this event be noteworthy? [6]-- SanamBh ( talk) 18:32, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
Sure, as you wish. thanks and good luck Helen. -- SanamBh ( talk) 19:00, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
I wanted t say thanks for helping with my photos at Wikipedia_talk:Wiki_Loves_Pride_2014#Commons_photo_challenge_June_2014. Do you have WikiLove disabled? I couldn't activate it on your page... Cheers! -- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 09:44, 21 June 2014 (UTC)
I wish I add my thanks as well, for taking photographs and supporting Wiki Loves Pride, and for submitting a report for South Africa on the Results page. Your pictures are great, and it was so nice to see activity on the African continent. You've helped make the inaugural WLP campaign a success, and for that I am grateful and pleased that Wikipedia has such great contributors. :) -- Another Believer ( Talk) 16:19, 28 June 2014 (UTC)
Wow, and now images from Cape Town, Soweto and Joburg--how great! Feel free to add these galleries to the South Africa WLP page. -- Another Believer ( Talk) 23:44, 30 June 2014 (UTC)
In case anyone is here about this:
Please bear with me while I split Category:Bantu people per Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2014 May 24#Category:Bantu people. If you have any concerns about my edits, please discuss with me rather than revert. It is a heck of a job and trying to figure it all out while someone else is reverting me is more than my brain can handle. Unfortunately I cannot press a button and make it happen all at once, it is a complicated process and I am juggling other Wiki work and real life all at the same time. Helen Online 12:19, 5 July 2014 (UTC)
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Hello HelenOnline
I apologise for not including reliable sources when I inserted new entries on the List of South African Slang page. I am South African and I know those terms are quite common. The problem is that those sexual practices which the slang words describe are taboo, and the activities of the South African Defence Force at that time are highly controversial, so the practices are rarely openly discussed or written about and thus the sources are severely lacking. How does one corroborate slang?
Thank you Monica — Preceding unsigned comment added by Monica Mbaraga ( talk • contribs) 10:40, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
@ Monica Mbaraga: I am also South African and had family and friends in the army and have never heard those terms before. That does not mean it is not true, just that those terms are not as common as you seem to think. You need to cite reliable sources period. The world will survive without it if you cannot find any. Helen Online 10:48, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
Thank you for warning me but if you check the site wdw (who's dated who) http://m.whosdatedwho.com/p47204/candice-swanepoel/ and her old pictures you can learn that she isn't a real blonde. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mrswhoknoweverything ( talk • contribs) 18:23, 24 July 2014 (UTC) Also She was made her first debut on Victoria's Secret runaway in 2007 that means she was 19 becalmed she was born in October 1988 show was happened in November or December — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mrswhoknoweverything ( talk • contribs) 18:26, 24 July 2014 (UTC)
Good one! May the Coffee be with you! Most sources point to a spelling of "Reede" and not "Rheede". I haven't looked into it, but was reading up on Oudsthoorn and saw that. See these entries in the Dutch WP. A cup of Lavazza to you. Rui ''Gabriel'' Correia ( talk) 10:21, 25 July 2014 (UTC)
Hi Helen, Douglas here, just wanted to send you our thanks from all of us at the Western Cape Libraries edit-a-thon for joining us today and helping out with our edits.-- Discott1982 ( talk) 09:13, 26 July 2014 (UTC)
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Is 7 Wale Street really called the Provincial Legislature Building? It does house executive departments as well (Health, Social Development and Treasury IIRC) and the name engraved on the outside is actually just " Provincial Building". - htonl ( talk) 20:22, 8 August 2014 (UTC)
Good day Helen,
My name is Lynette and I represent Showme Online Media.
We are a National platform of community franchises, targeting locals and tourists and attaining over 500 000 hits per month. I decided to add each of our 31 franchises to their specified region, as an external link on Wikipedia. I felt, since we have freshly updated content on a daily basis, the links would be beneficial for anyone interested in learning more about the town or region. I now see that each external link I have posted over the past week has been removed. I am asking if you could please take into consideration that we are not advertising a website, but are supplying enriched content.
You are welcome to view the site on www.showme.co.za and please get back to me at your soonest convenience.
Yours sincerely Lynette Mullins — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lynsamaze ( talk • contribs) 10:20, 11 August 2014 (UTC)
philanthropist whose money? Williams' nanny and second wife! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 37.119.238.127 ( talk) 09:14, 14 August 2014 (UTC)
I think that you are obsessed and you are blindly adding in things that are inaccurate, to the detriment of Wikipedia. I think it is time to take a back seat and let other people handle it. Please remove it from your watch list. Thanks. 123.2.223.96 ( talk) 17:16, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
FYI: Wikipedia:ANI#IP_harassment_of_editor -- NeilN talk to me 02:06, 14 August 2014 (UTC)
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For keeping the Trial of Oscar Pistorius article neutral and factual in the face of bullying and harassment, and even managing to remain calm and courteous while doing so! MelanieN ( talk) 14:52, 14 August 2014 (UTC) Seconded Roger (Dodger67) ( talk) 17:17, 14 August 2014 (UTC) |
This won't work. The user's name and your signature must be added in the same post. -- NeilN talk to me 14:44, 17 August 2014 (UTC)
Picking up on your comment at DYK. Would you like it if we nominate the HS High school under joint authorship? We could also include the Harry Cressy bio if you think we have enough stuff. If you are busy, then that's fine. Really enjoyed the collaboration - your copy editing and local knowledge increased the quality significantly Victuallers ( talk) 09:11, 17 August 2014 (UTC).
Not superficial. Good luck with WLM! If you can get some school pictures of real schools (not the fancypants ones) then that would be useful. Victuallers ( talk) 11:43, 17 August 2014 (UTC)
@ Victuallers: Please rather post these requests at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject South Africa where more editors will hopefully see them. I have limited capacity unfortunately and other things I need to attend to. Helen Online 15:43, 20 August 2014 (UTC)
I see you have found some time. Can you make sure that the Sinton article still has refs after the sentences that jusrtify the DYK hook or it will fail the process. One ref will be enough. The Trafalgrar article got > 3000 hits depite a poor page position. Cheers Victuallers ( talk) 07:49, 21 August 2014 (UTC)
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— Crisco 1492 ( talk) 13:13, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
Hello
I am new to Wikipedia.
Please explain the rules regarding editing.
Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Niemannis ( talk • contribs) 20:51, 23 August 2014 (UTC) Helen Online 21:02, 23 August 2014 (UTC)
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Some items to squirrel away, in case they may come in useful. In connection with comments on "Baroness vs Lady Carrickfergus" [1], it has occurred to me (sourcelessly) that, given the centuries old formula used in acts of parliament, be it enacted ... by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled... [2], "Commons" has there been gender inclusive from the first parliament (1918) in which a woman was an MP, namely, Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor, wife of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor; and, likewise, 'Lords' from the appointments under the Life Peerages Act 1958, and including hereditary peeresses under the Peerage Act 1963. Also, Life peers are either barons (a title deprecated for British nobles which has been replaced with Lord for all but the most formal documents since the early medieval period) or Baronesses (where female); [3] and The first woman peer to take her seat in the Lords was Baroness Swanborough (Dame Stella Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading), ahead of Baroness Wootton on 21 October 1958. [4] . Disambig.: Baron of the Exchequer (all male!); disambig.: Exchequer Court of Canada[ [5]]. -- Qexigator ( talk) 11:34, 20 December 2013 (UTC)
Reverted him. You didn't need to warn him by the way, he's been warned before. His edits are a violation of our NPOV policy. Heck, I think a lot of Christians aren't Christian, but I won't insist Wikipedia says that. Dougweller ( talk) 14:27, 22 December 2013 (UTC)
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— Crisco 1492 ( talk) 02:09, 12 January 2014 (UTC)
Just to let you know, that sculpture is his own work. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi ( talk • contribs) 17:02, 14 January 2014 (UTC)
Okay, maybe this will clarify: WP:DICK. Try not to be one. — kwami ( talk) 07:55, 15 January 2014 (UTC)
In the article on Afrikaans it is stated that Afrikaans is an official minority language in Botswana. However, I can not find anything about is on the internet. Do you have any additional information ?
Many thanks, Leo Hoogendoorn 2001:981:F172:1:44C0:EA5D:20DF:1502 ( talk) 11:34, 16 January 2014 (UTC)
Helen,
This reads very much like a commercial.
Is it wikipedia-worthy ?
Wizzy… ☎ 14:20, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
Hi Helen, I just wanted to let you know about, and invite you to, the 4th Cape Town Wiki-meetup at Truth Coffee on Buitenkant St on Sunday the 2nd of February. Cheers, -- Discott ( talk) 12:34, 26 January 2014 (UTC)
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Thanks, I appreciate the support. I won't be able to complete the post move clean up today but I will do so within the next couple of days. Helen Online 22:17, 31 January 2014 (UTC)
No-one worked harder on that one. Just saw the bushmen is now dust. What a struggle.-- Inayity ( talk) 11:39, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
On 2 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shweshwe, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that traditional shweshwe fabric made in South Africa was previously imported from Europe and popularised by 19th century German settlers and a Sotho king? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shweshwe. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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Please see Talk:San people#"post-move clean up". -- Joy [shallot] ( talk) 16:29, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
With all your work recently on the Khoisan I thought you might find this interesting. Seems Van Riebeeck and friends were not the first Europeans to settle in South Africa. -- NJR_ZA ( talk) 16:50, 4 February 2014 (UTC)
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Congratulations on over 10 000 edits on the English Wikipedia! -- NJR_ZA ( talk) 20:27, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
Thanks Nick :) Helen Online 20:55, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
On 1 March 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thokozile Masipa, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Thokozile Masipa, the presiding judge assigned to the Oscar Pistorius murder trial, worked as a crime reporter for The Sowetan newspaper before her law career? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thokozile Masipa. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
The DYK project ( nominate) 15:17, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
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For helping combat the Wikipedia:Systemic bias on Wikipedia through creating articles like Thokozile Masipa a topic highlighting underrepresented African communities and prominent women and publicly profiling it via WP:DYK! Great job! Sadads ( talk) 16:45, 1 March 2014 (UTC) |
Thank you :) Helen Online 16:55, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
On 3 March 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dunstan Mlambo, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that one reason South African judge Dunstan Mlambo permitted live broadcasting of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial was to educate the public about criminal proceedings? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dunstan Mlambo. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
Cas Liber ( talk · contribs) 08:02, 3 March 2014 (UTC)
The answer you seek is in his affidavit which is publicly available and cited in the trial article: "I heard a noise in the bathroom ..." Helen Online 10:48, 8 March 2014 (UTC)
Hi Helen. Given your experience with the previous San naming issue and South Africa-related matters in general, would you mind weighing in on this discussion? One user suggested there that "African American" is a nonsensical politically-correct neologism, and asked that since Charlize Theron is from Africa and became a naturalized American citizen, why is she not considered an "African American" Oscar winner? Best regards, Middayexpress ( talk) 15:03, 14 March 2014 (UTC)
I have just posted a new RfC on Talk:List of African-American Academy Award winners and nominees. Given your previous involvement in the discussion of a related RfC there, you might want to comment on mine. 99.192.66.175 ( talk) 14:37, 18 March 2014 (UTC)
Ouch! You've used a template to send a message to an experienced editor. Please review Wikipedia:Don't template the regulars or maybe listen to a little advice. Doesn't this feel cold, impersonal, and canned? It's meant in good humor. Best wishes. Barney the barney barney ( talk) 16:59, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
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Hi Helen, Wikimedia ZA would like to invite you to the 5th Cape Town Wiki-meetup for 11am, Sunday the 4th May 2014 at Truth Coffee on 36 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. It would be great if you could join us. Please invite who ever you think might be interested.-- Discott ( talk) 15:40, 4 April 2014 (UTC)
Hello there voice of reason please be my mentor Linda?
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WP:NOTPROMOTION: It's all you need to know. Please stop wasting everybody's time including your own. Helen Online 08:33, 21 April 2014 (UTC)
Hi HelenOnline. The RfC finally expired, and an administrator erroneously closed it in favor of the page move when there was clearly no consensus for it (five votes for the proposal vs. five votes against it). Despite this, one of the accounts that supported the move has attempted to edit the list in that direction. I've left a detailed explanation of the situation here. Your input there would be appreciated. Best regards, Middayexpress ( talk) 15:54, 15 April 2014 (UTC)
I have read everywhere that Samhain is celebrated on 1 November. Do Wiccans celebrate it on the 31 October and thus on a different day from everyone else? Sbrianhicks ( talk) 17:42, 21 April 2014 (UTC)
Hi HelenOnline, I'm sending you this message because you're one of about 300 users who have recently edited an article in the umbrella category of open educational resources (OER) (or open education). In evaluating several projects we've been working on (e.g. the WIKISOO course and WikiProject Open), my colleague Pete Forsyth and I have wondered who chooses to edit OER-related articles and why. Regardless of whether you've taken the WIKISOO course yourself - and/or never even heard the term OER before - we'd be extremely grateful for your participation in this brief, anonymous survey before 27 April. No personal data is being collected. If you have any ideas or questions, please get in touch. My talk page awaits. Thanks for your support! - Sara FB ( talk) 20:41, 23 April 2014 (UTC)
You recently contributed at Talk:Trial of Oscar Pistorius.
Can I ask you to look at this Talk:Trial_of_Oscar_Pistorius#Neutrality_.22Progress_of_trial.22_section querying the neutrality of the section "Progress of the Trial" and let me know 1 if you agree/disagree that it's biased and needs fixing 2 whether you propose to make any contributing edits to fix.
I've suggested May 5, when trial resumes, should be a target date to get things fixed. In my view two things at least are needed:
An alternative (which I prefer) would be to strike the edit I originally reverted, so that the concluding paragraph would look like this:
Please reply here (I've watchlisted your page). Coat of Many Colours ( talk) 09:39, 25 April 2014 (UTC)
Is the above your article? I am looking for the photographer, possibly Michelle Blackie, whose photos of the handfasting you used. I am the Marriage Officer there and am looking for more photos...
Thank You. Sharon Parkinson — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sagetab ( talk • contribs) 13:59, 25 April 2014 (UTC)
There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is user removed my rfc for no reason and accused me of bad faith. Thank you. TheMesquito buzz 18:47, 6 May 2014 (UTC)
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Hi HelenOnline I believe that the reference to the Google Doodle on Wikipedia is important as it directly relates to the South African General Elections 2014. South Africa Election Day 2014
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I'm a South African and i like Mmusi Maimane, I think he is eloquent, charismatic and most importantly a very smart politician , but this article I do not like, I think it has this tone that says vote for the Democratic Alliance and make Maimane Gauteng Province's premier. I feel it was not written from a neutral stand point and I also feel it was used as a campaigning and an advertising platform in this case. It also didn't come as a surprise to me to see that one of its most contributors is MaimaneForPremier !!, someone please sort this out Bobbyshabangu ( talk) 18:57, 9 May 2014 (UTC)
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For your fantastic coverage of the South African general election, 2014. Well done. Nathan121212 ( talk) 17:29, 11 May 2014 (UTC) |
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Just out of curiosity, why did you feel the need to revert the information posted in regards to the above topic? As both statements were legally true. Amanda Knox was found GUILTY by not 1 but 2 high courts in Italy and is wanted on charges of murdering Meredith Kercher. Her current whereabouts in the US are unknown, due to the extradition order placed by the Italian courts to the US supreme court. Was Wiki not the place for truth? and not just a biased opinion of a Knox fan??????????? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fleetzy ( talk • contribs) 10:56, 29 May 2014 UTC)
Sorry for the delayed response -- I am currently at WikiConference USA, so I have been a bit distracted. Your draft looks great to me! I plugged the Commons photo challenge during my presentation today about Wiki Loves Pride. Again, thank you for supporting this outreach effort to improve Wikimedia projects. -- Another Believer ( Talk) 04:07, 31 May 2014 (UTC)
I'm just interested in finding out more about what you do, can you please reach me on gannyemasehla@yahoo.com 0798301741 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.186.16.213 ( talk) 15:57, 15 June 2014 (UTC)
Hai Helen. I would like to query your decision to include of Lynne Brown in the "Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender topics in South Africa" template. Brown is not an activist nor has Brown voiced any concerns towards issues in relation to LGBTIs in SA, Brown is our Minister of Public Enterprises, that is what she does now, that is her job - finish and klaar. Why must Brown then be apart of that series? -- SanamBh ( talk) 17:53, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
It's not mine either, that's why I wanted to query. Regarding that timeline - would this event be noteworthy? [6]-- SanamBh ( talk) 18:32, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
Sure, as you wish. thanks and good luck Helen. -- SanamBh ( talk) 19:00, 24 June 2014 (UTC)
I wanted t say thanks for helping with my photos at Wikipedia_talk:Wiki_Loves_Pride_2014#Commons_photo_challenge_June_2014. Do you have WikiLove disabled? I couldn't activate it on your page... Cheers! -- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 09:44, 21 June 2014 (UTC)
I wish I add my thanks as well, for taking photographs and supporting Wiki Loves Pride, and for submitting a report for South Africa on the Results page. Your pictures are great, and it was so nice to see activity on the African continent. You've helped make the inaugural WLP campaign a success, and for that I am grateful and pleased that Wikipedia has such great contributors. :) -- Another Believer ( Talk) 16:19, 28 June 2014 (UTC)
Wow, and now images from Cape Town, Soweto and Joburg--how great! Feel free to add these galleries to the South Africa WLP page. -- Another Believer ( Talk) 23:44, 30 June 2014 (UTC)
In case anyone is here about this:
Please bear with me while I split Category:Bantu people per Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2014 May 24#Category:Bantu people. If you have any concerns about my edits, please discuss with me rather than revert. It is a heck of a job and trying to figure it all out while someone else is reverting me is more than my brain can handle. Unfortunately I cannot press a button and make it happen all at once, it is a complicated process and I am juggling other Wiki work and real life all at the same time. Helen Online 12:19, 5 July 2014 (UTC)
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Hello HelenOnline
I apologise for not including reliable sources when I inserted new entries on the List of South African Slang page. I am South African and I know those terms are quite common. The problem is that those sexual practices which the slang words describe are taboo, and the activities of the South African Defence Force at that time are highly controversial, so the practices are rarely openly discussed or written about and thus the sources are severely lacking. How does one corroborate slang?
Thank you Monica — Preceding unsigned comment added by Monica Mbaraga ( talk • contribs) 10:40, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
@ Monica Mbaraga: I am also South African and had family and friends in the army and have never heard those terms before. That does not mean it is not true, just that those terms are not as common as you seem to think. You need to cite reliable sources period. The world will survive without it if you cannot find any. Helen Online 10:48, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
Thank you for warning me but if you check the site wdw (who's dated who) http://m.whosdatedwho.com/p47204/candice-swanepoel/ and her old pictures you can learn that she isn't a real blonde. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mrswhoknoweverything ( talk • contribs) 18:23, 24 July 2014 (UTC) Also She was made her first debut on Victoria's Secret runaway in 2007 that means she was 19 becalmed she was born in October 1988 show was happened in November or December — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mrswhoknoweverything ( talk • contribs) 18:26, 24 July 2014 (UTC)
Good one! May the Coffee be with you! Most sources point to a spelling of "Reede" and not "Rheede". I haven't looked into it, but was reading up on Oudsthoorn and saw that. See these entries in the Dutch WP. A cup of Lavazza to you. Rui ''Gabriel'' Correia ( talk) 10:21, 25 July 2014 (UTC)
Hi Helen, Douglas here, just wanted to send you our thanks from all of us at the Western Cape Libraries edit-a-thon for joining us today and helping out with our edits.-- Discott1982 ( talk) 09:13, 26 July 2014 (UTC)
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On 3 August 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pieter van Reede van Oudtshoorn, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1773 newly appointed Governor of the Cape Colony Pieter van Reede van Oudtshoorn died at sea during the voyage to take up his post? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pieter van Reede van Oudtshoorn. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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On 7 August 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Cenotaph, Cape Town, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Cenotaph war memorial in Cape Town has been relocated twice since it was first erected in 1924? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Cenotaph, Cape Town. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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Is 7 Wale Street really called the Provincial Legislature Building? It does house executive departments as well (Health, Social Development and Treasury IIRC) and the name engraved on the outside is actually just " Provincial Building". - htonl ( talk) 20:22, 8 August 2014 (UTC)
Good day Helen,
My name is Lynette and I represent Showme Online Media.
We are a National platform of community franchises, targeting locals and tourists and attaining over 500 000 hits per month. I decided to add each of our 31 franchises to their specified region, as an external link on Wikipedia. I felt, since we have freshly updated content on a daily basis, the links would be beneficial for anyone interested in learning more about the town or region. I now see that each external link I have posted over the past week has been removed. I am asking if you could please take into consideration that we are not advertising a website, but are supplying enriched content.
You are welcome to view the site on www.showme.co.za and please get back to me at your soonest convenience.
Yours sincerely Lynette Mullins — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lynsamaze ( talk • contribs) 10:20, 11 August 2014 (UTC)
philanthropist whose money? Williams' nanny and second wife! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 37.119.238.127 ( talk) 09:14, 14 August 2014 (UTC)
I think that you are obsessed and you are blindly adding in things that are inaccurate, to the detriment of Wikipedia. I think it is time to take a back seat and let other people handle it. Please remove it from your watch list. Thanks. 123.2.223.96 ( talk) 17:16, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
FYI: Wikipedia:ANI#IP_harassment_of_editor -- NeilN talk to me 02:06, 14 August 2014 (UTC)
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For keeping the Trial of Oscar Pistorius article neutral and factual in the face of bullying and harassment, and even managing to remain calm and courteous while doing so! MelanieN ( talk) 14:52, 14 August 2014 (UTC) Seconded Roger (Dodger67) ( talk) 17:17, 14 August 2014 (UTC) |
This won't work. The user's name and your signature must be added in the same post. -- NeilN talk to me 14:44, 17 August 2014 (UTC)
Picking up on your comment at DYK. Would you like it if we nominate the HS High school under joint authorship? We could also include the Harry Cressy bio if you think we have enough stuff. If you are busy, then that's fine. Really enjoyed the collaboration - your copy editing and local knowledge increased the quality significantly Victuallers ( talk) 09:11, 17 August 2014 (UTC).
Not superficial. Good luck with WLM! If you can get some school pictures of real schools (not the fancypants ones) then that would be useful. Victuallers ( talk) 11:43, 17 August 2014 (UTC)
@ Victuallers: Please rather post these requests at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject South Africa where more editors will hopefully see them. I have limited capacity unfortunately and other things I need to attend to. Helen Online 15:43, 20 August 2014 (UTC)
I see you have found some time. Can you make sure that the Sinton article still has refs after the sentences that jusrtify the DYK hook or it will fail the process. One ref will be enough. The Trafalgrar article got > 3000 hits depite a poor page position. Cheers Victuallers ( talk) 07:49, 21 August 2014 (UTC)
Hello! Your submission of Pride parades in South Africa at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! OccultZone ( Talk • Contributions • Log) 16:59, 21 August 2014 (UTC)
On 22 August 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alexander Sinton Secondary School, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that three protesters were killed near a Cape Town school by armed police hidden in a "Trojan Horse"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alexander Sinton Secondary School. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
— Crisco 1492 ( talk) 13:13, 22 August 2014 (UTC)
Hello
I am new to Wikipedia.
Please explain the rules regarding editing.
Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Niemannis ( talk • contribs) 20:51, 23 August 2014 (UTC) Helen Online 21:02, 23 August 2014 (UTC)