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January–December 2008
-for excellent support of Scouting articles, especially in getting E. Urner Goodman to GA status. — Rlevse • Talk • 17:14, 1 January 2008 (UTC)
We'll be in the Signpost on Wednesday, 2 Jan about 17:00 UTC, someone noticed us, be sure to read it, many of us get it, read it on my talk page if you like. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:04, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
I've noticed you've done allot work on the Ed Walker article. Found it rather interesting, I know Ed Walker, or 'Uncle Ed' as he's commonly referred to by friends. Although his hay day in radio was a bit before I can remember, too much synthetic (and quite a bit of organic) reality back in the 80s and 90s has curbed any memories of childhood lol..But anyway, I used to talk with him quite regularly when I lived in Maryland and was active on Ham Radio.. Heck, he even did some corny liners for me when I had my HF station going AM of course! Last I heard from him he was on the board of directors for the Radio and Television Museum in Bowie, Maryland. As far as I know he's still living in Bethesda. Small world.. Everybody loves Uncle Ed! :)
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-- SECisek ( talk) 05:57, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
Good pont about original research, and I guess that's why somebody pulled it. Anyway, regarding time on the memorial, the guide asked everyone to leave when the next boat came in. Apparently the rapid exhaustion of tickets that day (gone by 11 AM) encouraged a fast turnaround. I was there just after Christmas but they told me running out of tickets early was becoming routine.
And chuckle a bit. I saw your comment on WP:NAR, and the fact that you are devoted enough to use a blackberry for editing Wikipedia, made me smile. Certainly don't take offense at this, just think about how silly it might seem to the novice user, and smile. Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia!-- Vox Rationis ( Talk | contribs) 21:24, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi JGHowes,
I'm an admin at a wiki called PlaneSpottingWorld, ( http://plane.spottingworld.com) and you seem like the type of preson who might be interested.
SpottingWorld is an organisation who are setting up wikis for people to use for anything about the wikis topic - we allow Events, Videos, Maps - everything!
Please let me know here or there if youre interested. It's currently doing REALLY badly, and we need to build a community and get users, or else all the other wikis will also fail.
If youre not interested, please disregard this message: I am contacting you via a reccomendation by User:DP67, a member of the SpottingWorld wikis.
Thanks,
Bluegoblin 7 00:00, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
I went to Wikipedia and it said I had a message from you (though I wasn't logged in). It took me to the talk page for an ip address (I would look the block up to see if it was me, but can't figure out how to get back to that page once I logged in). It had a welcome comment from you noting to sign talk pages and explaining how (thanks, by the way!) I headed over here to see what's up and see if I could figure out how to work the talk page system correctly (I don't think I've ever used it). Should I have edit summaries for talk page entries? Malician ( talk) 15:59, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
User:JGHowes, you want to delete this image as per WP deletion policy. This image was not scanned from a dust jacket cover. It was created and edited by me from an image that was on the internet not copyrighted. What kind of rationale needs to be placed on the image page that would save it from deletion? Just because you have noticed that the picture is the same as that on a dust jacket does not mean that it was generated in the same way.-- Drboisclair ( talk) 19:30, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
-- Archtransit ( talk) 21:49, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 ( talk) 06:20, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi Boris,
Just thought I'd drop by to say I agree with your reverting this anon. IP's edit to the
John Wilkes Booth Lead. No question it was poorly worded and out of place. I was about to revert his edit myself when you beat me to it. The JWB article seems to attract a high level of vandalism and periodically we have to Semi-Protect it. But it seems to me that IP71.187.39.237 may have made a "good faith", if poorly done, edit. Assuming good faith (see
assume good faith), a Level 4 Warning is a tad harsh, if it was a first time contributor (multiple users could be using that IP address, after all). My two cents
...
JGHowes
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22:03, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
I disagree; the user was previously warned three times, level 1, level 2, level 3, so it is difficult to assume good faith after 3 warning to stop vandalizing. And as well, I'm quite familiar about the assuming good faith policy; I felt your comments at time talkpage a little too patronizing for my liking. Crazy Boris with a red beard ( talk) —Preceding comment was added at 02:43, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
I like the image. I don't like the green circle. Can you get rid of the circle? Also, is Albert Hay Malotte in the photo? -- evrik ( talk) 15:23, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for the image, it's great and is really useful in several other articles! I appreciate the contribution! YiS, Chris (クリス) ( talk) 03:29, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I was just fiddling a bit with the airport page and I was wondering whether you'd agree to it being moved officially to L.F. Wade International Airport and having Bermuda International Airport and Bermuda Airport be the redirects. As far as I can tell this is now the "official" name of the airport (according to the airport's main page and various other sites) and not just a secondary name as it's put now. Regards, NcSchu( Talk) 17:40, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Done. NcSchu( Talk) 18:24, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
I don't know if you had noticed my Scouting bibliography; all of this is part of my personal collection. If you ever need a fact check from one of these, just let me know. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 15:17, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
I created a template to simplify NYT cites {{ nytquery}}. Let me know what you think. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 20:50, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
With your addition of the cover DVD image to the Spin and Marty article, would you say the black and white one is now superfluous? Or does it add to the reader's understanding, by virtue of being in black and white and the explanation about the introductory segment? I just wrote (or upgraded, I forget which) my FUR for the black and white one over the weekend, but I won't be crushed if only the color one is allowed to stand. What do you think? -- Karen | Talk | contribs 05:36, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
If you have a minute, I wonder if you'd mind looking at my merger proposal. Thank you! Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 06:55, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
I like it. It assumes that Baseball Almanac has it right, of course. But it's a verifiable reference. And the format is fine. You might get somebody arguing about the colors or something like that. The "Z" entry could maybe be put at the Baseball Hall of Fame article, as it's a good summing up of the game's great players. If someone claims it's POV-pushing, tell them to go back to watching their soccer match. :) Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 16:50, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
The article claims he's a Baltimore fan, but I suspect that's a joke, as he was from New York and his poem has a strong New York flavor, such as wishing Frank Frisch were back with the Giants. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 18:47, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
The Nash page could use some animal quotes. Here are some: [1] Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 18:52, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
FYI, I found an error concerning Image:Whippoorwill.ogg that you might want to be aware of. My comments are summarized at Image_talk:Whippoorwill.ogg. I think the best thing to do would be to rename the file but I'll leave that up to you. The Crow ( talk) 01:40, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
[from image file discussion] — Here are some links where you can hear and distinguish the difference:
Fixed re-uploaded file as
Image:Chuck-will's-widow birdcall.ogg and linked that file to the article
Chuck-will's-widow. Have requested Speedy Delete of this now-orphaned file
Image:Whippoorwill.ogg.
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The article
Towson United Methodist Church you nominated as a
good article has failed
, see
Talk:Towson United Methodist Church for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of said article. If you oppose this decision, you may ask for a
reassessment.
jackturner3 (
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21:11, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
-- Daniel Case ( talk) 03:06, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
Hello, JGHowes. Since you recently contributed to the lively deletion discussion for Template:Non-free promotional, I thought I'd let you know that I've continued the discussion about this template at Wikipedia talk:Non-free content#Template:Non-free promotional. The result of the deletion discussion was to keep the template, but there are still some questions about whether the current template serves a useful purpose and how to prevent its misapplication. Please contribute to the discussion if you are interested. — Bkell ( talk) 17:54, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
See response to you image post on WP:SCOUT talk. — Rlevse • Talk • 19:02, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
-- Victuallers ( talk) 13:27, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
Your first FA, congrats! — Rlevse • Talk • 01:49, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
I had some quesions:
In the “Today” section of the current Ocean Grove article, it states:
“Beginning in the 1990s and continuing to the present, Ocean Grove has experienced a dramatic increase in property values.” This has not been the case since early last year. Anyone reading a newspaper is aware of real estate values declining. And they began declining in Ocean Grove around this time, also (as they did throughout much of NJ). Shouldn’t this be updated to reflect this?
In the same section it also states:
“There has been a considerable revival in the fortunes of the town, leading to a much less depressed community and the restoration of older hotel structures, many of which had deteriorated into Single Room Occupancy ("SRO") quarters.” Isn’t the phrase “a much less depressed community” opinion? I can find no article or reliable reference that makes or confirms that statement. It’s not in the article listed as a reference for the paragraph that follows this one on the Ocean Grove page (Michelle Sahn, "New life at old hotel site", Asbury Park Press, March 23, 2006). Therefore shouldn’t that statement be eliminated, as it’s opinion and not verifiable?
I would like to add the following to the site, but would like your opinion first:
To many “Grovers”, the destruction of the Ocean Grove Fishing Pier and boardwalk by the northeast winter storm of 1992, was devastating (Footnote to be added referencing A POINT OF PRIDE SWEPT OFF BY STORM - OCEAN GROVE LOST MORE THAN TIMBER. THE PIER WAS PART OF ITS LIFE. Source: William R. Macklin, Published December 14, 1992, Page S01, Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)) With the town's spirits at an all time low, late one night two friends, Carol and Bob, climbed a 20' high piling and erected a dummy of a fisherman. Named "Ralph", an acronym for Rising Above the Long Pier of Hope, he immediately became a local favorite as he smiled down at beachgoers, and helped buoy the town’s spirits. This was demonstrated later that summer, when his image was used on T-Shirts by The Ocean Grove Fishing Club to help raise funds to rebuild the town’s century old, landmark, fishing pier (photo of t-shirt to be included). When the pier was rebuilt the following year, Ralph was given a permanent perch upon which to sit...and to this day he can be seen sitting there (photo). As an indication of his inspiration and popularity, in 2002, ten years after he was erected, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association honored Ralph by making him the first fictional character to ever appear on the town’s summer beach badge (photo of beach badge to be included). Bilbobag ( talk) 15:50, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
The "undulating" flag referenced in the article was replaced about 4 years ago. I'll try to get the exact date. The flag shown in the phot of the auditorium (2007) is the new flag. This flag lights, but not in the undulating manner of the old one. Bilbobag ( talk) 15:49, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for cleaning up the Publishers Clearing House entries. See...I do try do use references :) Bilbobag ( talk) 23:36, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
Hi JGH,
This was the entire content of the article when I deleted it:
The Ocean grove Record is an online newspaper serving Ocean Grove and Neptune NJ since 2004. A link to the paper is attached :
Ocean Grove Record website and homepage
Obviously, I'm not opposed to someone reposting an article with more content.
NawlinWiki (
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13:08, 7 February 2008 (UTC)
I've reverted to the revision you linked. · AndonicO Hail! 18:56, 8 February 2008 (UTC)
Good Scouting addition to FDR article, but it's deterioated over time. The refs need some work, it would not pass a FAC today. Sumoeagle179 ( talk) 13:40, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
You have a letter from Goodman for that photo? Any more input on Hillcourt article? — Rlevse • Talk • 03:46, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Obviously you do not watch 30 Rock or you would know that that in the 30 Rock universe, NBC is owned by the Sheinhardt Wig Company. It is an "official" logo. Accusing people of being vandals when you are obviously one is wrong! Also We Brief ( talk) 14:19, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Note:
User:Also We Brief was subsequently blocked indef as a SSP
Stop harassing me. This is your one and only warning! Also We Brief ( talk) 19:11, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I speedy deleted the image and the uploader reuploaded it.
I left the user a message saying he is allowed to remove comments from his talk page (it shows he has read/understood them), but told the user not to call them vandalism. jj137 (talk) 19:44, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I am glad to be reviewing the article
Towson United Methodist Church you nominated for
GA-status according to the
criteria.
This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period.
jackturner3 (
talk)
15:20, 14 February 2008 (UTC)
Your Majesty, could I have a ride in the Cessna? ;) Durova Charge! 01:53, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
What's the purpose of these inline commented out FUR stmts you added to Hillcourt? I've not seen this before. All one has to do is click on the image to see its status. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:37, 19 February 2008 (UTC)
I delayed the bold from the first section, but you can leave the bold in the incipit. Graphic questions ;-) MOJSKA 666 ( msg) 18:22, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
Hi JG, thanks for your comment on the FAC page. I think I have addressed your comment by using one of the blockquote templates. I would like to know if my edit addressed your concerns or not. Can you please see the page again and let me know if it is still unsatisfactory? Thanks. NancyHeise ( talk) 23:44, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
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There is a revote on the FA leave comments page of this article. You are invited to reexamine the article and either confirm or deny your previous support vote by voting again. Thanks. NancyHeise ( talk) 08:16, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
You were recently involved in discussions on the article Order of the Arrow. Some of the issues brought up then were not resolved. If you are interested, please participate in the continued discussion at Talk:Order of the Arrow#Safeguarded material. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 13:52, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi, thanks for requesting the imperial triple crown jewels. Unfortunately there's been a slight problem you might not have been aware of: my assistant and I count 3 citations you added to William Hillcourt; the published minimum for purposes of triple crown consideration is 10 inline citations. If that's a miscount I'll be happy to review diffs. Otherwise I'll look forward to seeing you soon when you get your next piece of featured content. Thanks very much for applying, and keep up the good editing. Durova Charge! 17:50, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
I don't know of any particular guideline that covers this, but I wouldn't be surprised if some sort of rules for these situations existed. In my experiences, I have written the old name and placed the new name in parentheses. I don't participate on the WikiProject Biography talk page, so I wouldn't know if any discussion on the matter has taken place. Nishkid64 ( Make articles, not love) 20:22, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I have attempted to add some color as well as quotes from Jim Bakker both before, during and after the HeritageUSA scandals in the 1980's. These are from personal observations at the time as well as interviews conducted with Bakker and his wife and his aides. The content can be sourced at TIME magazine's articles at the time, with the byline of religion writer Dick Ostling. Regards, MarmadukePercy ( talk) 20:58, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
Please consider joining the Aviation Project Group. I undid a recent edit of yours on an aviation topic because this group has established some unique guidelines including formatting and use of words, dates and measures. FWIW Bzuk ( talk) 21:09, 24 March 2008 (UTC).
You may be interested in WP:TW, a really great set of anti-vandalism and maintenance tools. You can enable Twinkle from Special:Preferences > Gadgets. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 13:08, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi. I've nominated Washingtonian (B&O), an article you worked on, for consideration to appear on the Main Page as part of Wikipedia:Did you know. You can see the hook for the article at Template talk:Did you know#Articles created/expanded on March 30, where you can improve it if you see fit. -- Dtbohrer talk• contribs 03:58, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for retouching it, but the picture is still s***, and isn't Wikipedia-standard IMHO. Peter1968 ( talk) 21:50, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks for your contributions! - Deacon of Pndapetzim ( Talk) 14:48, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for contributions to the project, Great work, especially on Royal Blue (B&O train), nice work, quite a comprehensive article. May you wear the crowns well. Cirt ( talk) 11:28, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations on obtaining GA status for the article you nominated, and into which you obviously put a lot of effort. Thank you for all your hard work. StAnselm ( talk) 22:57, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi, JG. Following discussions with other editors, I've worked out a colour-coding system that will cause the template to automatically display certain background colours depending on which denomination a church belongs to: see " Template talk:Infobox church#Actual and proposed updates" (and let's continue the conversation there). Your input on the colours I've chosen so far are most welcome. — Cheers, JackLee – talk– 17:43, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
Since late September, all New York Times articles since 1987 have been freely accessible. There are two ways I do it: either I search for the article title in quotes with Google (which will usually bring up the free version of the article), or If I don't know the article title, I change search/restricted/article" in the URL to "gst/abstract.html", press enter, and the URL is automatically converted to the new format if a free version of the article can be found. Graham 87 01:09, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
Diligent research on finding the contribution edit. And thanks for issuing a warning. I myself did a bit of research into the anon. Ends up the IP resolves to "The DeMoss Group", a Christian, faith-based public relations firm. And I bet you can't guess who one of there clients is? (here is a hint: [4]) If their client indeed intended to release their content under the GFDL, then they should state so explicitly on their website or file an OTRS report here with Wikipedia. Until then, we'll have to assume that this was a copyvio (even if it was in good "faith", excuse the pun). - Andrew c [talk] 22:29, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
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Actually, considering the precedents that we have on other articles where the subject changed names ( Electro-Motive Diesel comes to mind as the closest analogy), I'm more inclined to think it should be at "Camden Yards". However, since that location is currently a redirect to the ballpark, it seems to me that the current title is best and the redirect should be changed to a disambig page, but since I'm not in Baltimore, I wouldn't necessarily know which is the more prominent usage of the name. Slambo (Speak) 17:50, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
After looking, it seems you are correct regarding the vets committee, but the writers didn't vote on him either (at least according to the HOF website), so "unanimous" isn't really accurate either. Any thoughts on what would be more accurate? "Special election" maybe? Thanks. - Masonpatriot ( talk) 20:27, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
Im sorry. I have removed the no-infobox and image tag. But I think it is still a stub.
KillerGorillaV ( Talk) 03:29, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
I've reviewed the article Baltimore Steam Packet Company for its GA nomination. There are some prose issues and one image issue that should be able to be addressed within seven days, so I have placed it on hold for now. — Bellhalla ( talk) 16:35, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
-- Bedford 20:14, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
Can you please explain to me why you unarchived the Lucille Ball talk page? I see no real reason that it has been unarchived. Please explain. Thank you Canyouhearmenow 03:38, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
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Hey JG, You've recently warned
Jayjaysmo about deleting content from the
FieldTurf article without stating a reason so I thought I'd let you know he has struck again.
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Another warning sent to him. If he repeats, he will be blocked.
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15:42, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi,
I tagged these because I used the CommonsHelper to migrate them there, for some reason it did it but they didn't show up..? Thanks -- 92.10.88.48 ( talk) 20:35, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
Hello JGHowes and thank you for reporting this to me. I had automatically reverted this user after he blanked an article, but after checking his recent history I see that he did that in good faith. I have removed the warning I had left on his talk page. Thank you. Regards, Hús ö nd 15:58, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi just moved the project tags at the main art across to cultural refs - they may need changing in that new art - cheers Satu Suro 00:43, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
Are you sure that it's Catherine Zeta-Jones and not Jill Hennessy ? J-L Cavey (from fr.wikipedia.org) 81.65.193.78 ( talk) 16:51, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
I simply moved the iamge down below. A photo of a live lizard it better for the textbox. The diversity of lizardscan be placedsomewhere else. Plus the numerous photos of different lizards already so the diversity. 69.29.254.57 ( talk) 21:23, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Per WP:SNOW, it is already clear that the merge proposal lacks support.-- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 11:04, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
-- BorgQueen ( talk) 13:16, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for uploading
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-- Maxim (talk) 23:10, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
I asked for input on the fair-use rationale for Image:Donald G Barnhouse.jpg. You may want to add your two cents. (Nothing personal, you understand. I'd like to have an image in there, if possible.) -- Flex ( talk/ contribs) 14:34, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
Nice Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad article.
Smallbones ( talk) 03:37, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
-- BorgQueen ( talk) 18:58, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi, you just removed information from Benedictus (Song of Zechariah) on the grounds that it was a copyvio -- but it was taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia of 1913 which is in the public domain. You can see the original here at Wikisource. This is explained on the face of the article in the References section.
I propose to restore the material, but perhaps you would like to do so, to avoid the appearance of edit warring. - Fayenatic (talk) 12:09, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
-- Royal broil 05:02, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
I've put a lot of work into this article lately and hope to nominate it for FAC in a couple of days. If you could look it over and give it a good copyedit, etc, I'd really appreciate it. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:51, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I used your image http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gibbs_light.jpg on my blog. I posted it earlier today, but neglected to include the attribution. I have edited the post, and it now includes the attribution. My apologies. Davidcohen ( talk) 13:33, 24 June 2008 (UTC) It's http://rottobloggo.blogspot.com Regards, Davidcohen ( talk) 23:37, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
I've been watching the FAC for Baltimore Steam Packet Company and would support, but wasn't sure of the propriety of that since I had been the GA reviewer/promoter. — Bellhalla ( talk) 15:25, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
-for longterm continued support for the Scouting Movement and the ScoutingWikiProject, especially in the area of improving the quality of Scouting articles. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:06, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your participation in
my recent RfA, which closed successfully. I felt the process was a thorough review of my contributions and my demeanor, and I was very gratified to see how many editors took the time to really see what I'm about and how I can be of help to the project. As a result, some editors changed their views during the discussion, and most expressed specific, detailed points to indicate their opinion (whether it was
,
, or
).
A number of editors were concerned about my level of experience. I was purposeful in not waiting until a particular benchmark occurred before requesting adminship, because I feel - as many do - that adminship is not a reward and that each case is individual. It is true that I am not the most experienced editor around here, but I appreciate that people dug into my contributions enough to reach the conclusion that I seem to have a clue. Also, the best thing about this particular concern is that experience is something an editor - or administrator - can always get more of, and I'll continue doing that, just as I've been doing. (If I seem a little slow at it, feel free to slap me.)
I am a strong believer in the concept that this project is all about the content, and I'm looking forward to contributing wherever I can. Please let me know if I can be of any help. In the meantime, I'm off to school...
Thanks again!
Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I am glad to be reviewing the article
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad you nominated for
GA-status according to the
criteria.
This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. —
Bellhalla (
talk)
22:59, 14 July 2008 (UTC)
Mr Howes: Have made the changes you requested with regards to the Wiki page: Norm Augustinus (sources/references/citations). Have worked on the Wiki page extensively with Norm. Hope the page is now satisfactory. Please let me know sir if you see something that should be further improved. Thanks for the suggestions. Johnstormzand ( talk) 05:20, 21 July 2008 (UTC)
I'm advising all participants in the IfD discussion for the Image Indiana Jones and the Cross of Coronado.jpg that a subsequent DRV was filed here. Your participation is welcome. Dreadstar † 01:42, 26 July 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your note. Considering how the GA discussion at Cy Young got started, I'm not sure I even want to go near it. They wanted a citation for Young throwing the first pitch in the 1903 World Series. Duh! Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 00:12, 29 July 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for participating in my RfB! I am very grateful for the confidence of the community shown at my RfB, which passed by a count of 154/7/2 (95.65%). I have read every word of the RfB and taken it all to heart. I truly appreciate everyone's input: supports, opposes, neutrals, and comments. Of course, I plan to conduct my cratship in service of the community. If you have any advice, questions, concerns, or need help, please let me know. Again, Thanks! — Rlevse • Talk • 08:48, 29 July 2008 (UTC) |
Hey. I've seen some of your edits around and believe you would be a great candidate for WP:RFA. If you want to apply, I'll gladly nominate you. Let me know of your decision. Wizardman 23:55, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
According to my records, you have nominated at least one article ( E. Urner Goodman) that includes a category at WP:CHIBOTCATS and that has been promoted to WP:FA, WP:FL or WP:GA. You are not signed up as an active member of WP:CHICAGO. If you consider yourself either an active or semi-active member of the project please sign up as such at Wikipedia:WikiProject Chicago/members. Also, if you are a member, be aware of Wikipedia:Meetup/Chicago 3 and be advised that the project is now trying to keep all the project's WP:PR, WP:FAC, WP:FAR, WP:GAR, WP:GAC WP:FLC, WP:FLRC, WP:FTC, WP:FPOC, WP:FPC, and WP:AFD discussion pages in one location at the new Wikipedia:WikiProject Chicago/Review page. Please help add any discussion you are aware of at this location.-- TonyTheTiger ( t/ c/ bio/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:LOTM) 18:33, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
I've taken this article from this to this, in preps for filing it for FAC. I could you some help now with:
Any help is greatly appreciated. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:48, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi everyone.
In case you haven't spotted it, Pipe organ is a featured article candidate. If any of you can lend a hand to address the concerns, the WikiProject PipeOrgan would be indebted to you. The article itself is in pretty good shape, there are some concerns about the referencing at the moment, so if you have any reliable sources that may be useful, please have a look at the article.
Many thanks, – MDCollins ( talk) 00:50, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Your an admin, just saw your promotion in my watchlist! - Icewedge ( talk) 17:34, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations, I'm pleased to let you know that I've closed your RfA as successful, and you're now an administrator! May I suggest you visit the Wikipedia:New admin school to get a few ideas on the best way to start using your shiny new buttons? If in doubt, feel free to give me a shout! Well done and all the best, sorry for the delay in your promotion... The Rambling Man ( talk) 17:35, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations! Cirt ( talk) 04:01, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations, and it was my pleasure! Jayjg (talk) 23:21, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I've listed William Hanna at PR and GAC. Keep our fingers crossed. If you have ideas to help more, esp improve the lead, have at it. Thanks for all past and future help. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:46, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
I am finally done with all the refs. Can you help expand the lead? I'm drawing a blank there. A copyedit would be appreciated too. Thanks. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:24, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Glad you got in! Just to let you know, I also asked to steal that template from the original creator... can't remember who it was now, but it is indeed a good template. Just found it interesting we both nicked the same one! :) Ase nine 14:36, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your note. I sort of had the assumption for the second reason of users who might not be clear on RS and offered something like that in good faith. And the content of the edit wasn't, it seems to me, prima facie libelous (what church she says she was saved in? How would that be defamatory? Or is there a nuance I'm missing?)
And that bit of WP:BLP refers to unsourced, as in no source whatsoever, potentially libelous information. If he had reverted that I might have shortened the block. A user who posts a source for some libelous information is entitled to have some discussion of the source's reliability before it's removed (unless they're doing so to be disruptive in some way).
Nor did he cite BLP as his reason for the removal, either. Daniel Case ( talk) 02:23, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
JGHowes, I noticed your recent comment at RFA. Allow me to clarify: I don't have an admitted involvement with offsite monitoring of Wikipedia. Could it have been my mention about offsite message boards in question 15 that led to this conjecture? I'm not involved with such boards, but I know they exist, and when an editor or article appears to be under coordinated attack I sometimes check those boards to see what is happening. I do that to prevent undue POV changes to Wikipedia articles. Cirt ( talk) 21:18, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
Hey there, I noticed that you've dealt with User:Emperordarius previously. I wanted to ask your opinion on this personal attack and perhaps your thoughts on a course of action. Glass Cobra 16:49, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a count of (166/43/7). I appreciate your comments and in my actions as an administrator I will endeavor to maintain the trust you have placed in me. I am honored by your trust and your support. Thank you, Cirt ( talk) 01:58, 16 September 2008 (UTC) |
Thanks for writing that article! And thanks for fixing my messy re-upload of that image of him to Commons, I had gotten interrupted halfway through and forgot about it. -- ❨Ṩtruthious ℬandersnatch❩ 04:41, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
Image:E urner.jpg is now available on Wikimedia Commons as Commons:Image:E Urner Goodman.jpg. This is a repository of free media that can be used on all Wikimedia wikis. The image will be deleted from Wikipedia, but this doesn't mean it can't be used anymore. You can embed an image uploaded to Commons like you would an image uploaded to Wikipedia, in this case: [[Image:E Urner Goodman.jpg]]. Note that this is an automated message to inform you about the move. This bot did not copy the image itself. -- Erwin85Bot ( talk) 16:59, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
hi,
it seems you have semi protected the ostriches, I wanted to add a picture: Image:OstrichWestCoastNationalPark.JPG
but I cannot..
perhaps if you like it you may add it.
Regards,
Noserider ( talk) 14:29, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi, why did you delete the picture for the Magibon article? It was made from a screenshot of a Youtube video and properly marked as fair use. Besides, the person in this picture was informed by me and had no objections. The Magibon article has currently enough problems with constant vandalism, so it is very sad to see that it is even vandalized by registered Wikipedians who delete pictures without sufficient cause. -- Firithfenion ( talk) 09:33, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
I see that another editor is trying to get rid of Image:Bologo.gif.
While I suspect that you are correct and the other editor is wrong, it might be easier to replace all the instances of Image:Bologo.gif (including those that the other editor removed) with Image:Baltimore and Ohio Herald.png. - Eastmain ( talk) 20:17, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
for the heads-up. I had noticed it in passing, but your note prompted closer scrutiny. Jojhutton's heart is in the right place; he's just thinking a bit wonky. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 17:44, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
I think you have the wrong person, i have no idea who the guy is! Im a biologist-cum-medic by nature so im not sure i would know where to start with music... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.73.43.247 ( talk) 20:16, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
I'm doing nothing wrong. I am simply stating that according to the Koppen system, Bermuda's climate is tropical. The criteria for a tropical rain forest climate are on the Koppen system page on wikipedia, and Bermuda's weather data clearly fits the criteria. Sbrown1202a ( talk) 02:16, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
You are mistaken. I never reverted the talk page. I have used the so-called safeguarded words in the context of an entirely different discussion. OA members who are also also editors are systematically censoring these words due to a conflict of interest. The words themselves are not copyrighted. -- Spirit76 ( talk) 17:45, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
Any luck with this [5]? Rklawton ( talk) 15:01, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
I left a comment on the talk page on JWB. I just wanted to cut and paste it here as well, since it seems to be a bit lost in all of the other confusion on the page. It is: Thank You JGHowes. I see your point based on the proper quote from an actual wikipedia policy. It is nice not to be talked down to all of the time. In reading the policy that you have cited, all it says is that the theory is notable, but says nothing about the original source of the theory. Based on my interpretation of that policy, the Baltimore Sun citation is fine, but based on the idea that those three authors do not have a reputation for fact-finding and accuracy, they are in fact not in accordance with policy. Or does anyone think that the authors are reputable? As in fact, the article did pass GA last year with the section, is it not possible that the citations were meerly overlooked? I'm just wondering how the policy that I have cited, works with the part of the policy that you have cited? All I am asking is that we look at the citations in question and determine whether or not they are notable based on the policy that I have already cited. Could the section not be rewritten and retitled so as to keep in occordance with policy? I have suggestions in mind, and have wanted to reword it for some time, but anytime I do anything on this page it gets reverted, even edits that have nothing to do with the discussion
I also have a few other questions that perhaps you may be able to clarify for me.
I am asking these questions in an attempt to clarify and I am in no way looking to move the discussion to your talk page, but I just wanted you to know how I have been seeing things. Based on Arcayne's edit history, he frequently talks down to other editors and usually starts his comments with Your wrong, or Incorrect. He just says things like You are in the minority or you are the only one who wants this, when it is clear from the discussion that what he is saying is not true. Not just to me, but to others as well. Again I am not attempting to move the discussion to your page, I just wanted someone else to see it from my angle for once. One last comment. If I rewrite the section, and retitle it, could I cut and paste it here for you to look at before I place it on the page? Perhaps we can come to a more mutual understanding if we did that?-- Jojhutton ( talk) 01:06, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
I'm sorry, but I didn't understand the message you sent me about the deletion of my article. What part was considered defamatory? If I knew, I would either cite it or remove it. I honestly didn't think anything was offensive. STLisbetterthanChicago ( talk) 08:40, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Okay, first I'm only trying to help things out here. I've noticed that the Köppen system seems to be the main climate definition for most Wikipedia articles. Therefore, I'm only trying to help y'all out by defining the climate of various places using the definitions of the Köppen system. It's not like I set out with the intention of ruining stuff and destroying other peoples' information.. And as for my username, I just wanted to change it so it would match my email address and be easier for me to remember. Again, you're falsely accusing me of malicious behavior, when in reality, I have every best intention of making things better. Just think before you jump to conclusions like that, okay????? Sbrown146 ( talk) 01:55, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your contributions! - Cheers, Mailer Diablo 10:51, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
Thank you, JGH, for your demeanor throughout the discussion over at JWB. You struck me not only as a sincere and honest editor (which indeed, I think could be said of all parties involved in the discussion), but you were also the voice of calm. I can think of no time when your comments could have been interpreted as impatient or impersonal, and if resolution is achieved, you will probably be more responsible than anyone else for it. Good job. Unschool ( talk) 00:55, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
I got your message, and seeing as you are concerned, I am going to tell you that I persist in adding the middle name because no-one has proved me any different as yet; if you can, be my guest to. -- 79.73.43.247 17:29, 7 December 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.157.213.82 ( talk)
This IP wants to talk to you, check their userpage. I think they're being a bit disruptive as they've already had two unblocks declined, but eh. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ( Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 17:09, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
BorgQueen ( talk) 22:12, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
While I'm not sure if I agree that the article is B-class, he is certainly allowed to add them. Articles don't have to be put at assessment requests to get an assessment. Though if you think those articles are C rather than B, you can change them. They seem borderline to me. Wizardman 23:28, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
BorgQueen ( talk) 04:18, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
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JGHowes has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, Peace, A record of your Day will always be kept here. |
For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, see User:Rlevse/Today/Happy Me Day! and my own userpage for a sample of how to use it. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:09, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
When I was new here, you took the time to sort out what I was saying about the Jim Bakker entry. Thanks for welcoming a newcomer. I decided to stick around. It's folks like you who make a difference, by a welcoming attitude. Take care and merry Christmas to you and yours. Best, MarmadukePercy ( talk) 05:16, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
Happy Holidays! I'm done with the raw info here. The lead needs expanded (which I'll try to work on), and there's some overlap in the business and expedition sections that I'm not sure what to do with. Also, it could use your brilliant touch before FAC. Any help is appreciated. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:54, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
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January–December 2008
-for excellent support of Scouting articles, especially in getting E. Urner Goodman to GA status. — Rlevse • Talk • 17:14, 1 January 2008 (UTC)
We'll be in the Signpost on Wednesday, 2 Jan about 17:00 UTC, someone noticed us, be sure to read it, many of us get it, read it on my talk page if you like. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:04, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
I've noticed you've done allot work on the Ed Walker article. Found it rather interesting, I know Ed Walker, or 'Uncle Ed' as he's commonly referred to by friends. Although his hay day in radio was a bit before I can remember, too much synthetic (and quite a bit of organic) reality back in the 80s and 90s has curbed any memories of childhood lol..But anyway, I used to talk with him quite regularly when I lived in Maryland and was active on Ham Radio.. Heck, he even did some corny liners for me when I had my HF station going AM of course! Last I heard from him he was on the board of directors for the Radio and Television Museum in Bowie, Maryland. As far as I know he's still living in Bethesda. Small world.. Everybody loves Uncle Ed! :)
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-- SECisek ( talk) 05:57, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
Good pont about original research, and I guess that's why somebody pulled it. Anyway, regarding time on the memorial, the guide asked everyone to leave when the next boat came in. Apparently the rapid exhaustion of tickets that day (gone by 11 AM) encouraged a fast turnaround. I was there just after Christmas but they told me running out of tickets early was becoming routine.
And chuckle a bit. I saw your comment on WP:NAR, and the fact that you are devoted enough to use a blackberry for editing Wikipedia, made me smile. Certainly don't take offense at this, just think about how silly it might seem to the novice user, and smile. Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia!-- Vox Rationis ( Talk | contribs) 21:24, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi JGHowes,
I'm an admin at a wiki called PlaneSpottingWorld, ( http://plane.spottingworld.com) and you seem like the type of preson who might be interested.
SpottingWorld is an organisation who are setting up wikis for people to use for anything about the wikis topic - we allow Events, Videos, Maps - everything!
Please let me know here or there if youre interested. It's currently doing REALLY badly, and we need to build a community and get users, or else all the other wikis will also fail.
If youre not interested, please disregard this message: I am contacting you via a reccomendation by User:DP67, a member of the SpottingWorld wikis.
Thanks,
Bluegoblin 7 00:00, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
I went to Wikipedia and it said I had a message from you (though I wasn't logged in). It took me to the talk page for an ip address (I would look the block up to see if it was me, but can't figure out how to get back to that page once I logged in). It had a welcome comment from you noting to sign talk pages and explaining how (thanks, by the way!) I headed over here to see what's up and see if I could figure out how to work the talk page system correctly (I don't think I've ever used it). Should I have edit summaries for talk page entries? Malician ( talk) 15:59, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
User:JGHowes, you want to delete this image as per WP deletion policy. This image was not scanned from a dust jacket cover. It was created and edited by me from an image that was on the internet not copyrighted. What kind of rationale needs to be placed on the image page that would save it from deletion? Just because you have noticed that the picture is the same as that on a dust jacket does not mean that it was generated in the same way.-- Drboisclair ( talk) 19:30, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
-- Archtransit ( talk) 21:49, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 ( talk) 06:20, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi Boris,
Just thought I'd drop by to say I agree with your reverting this anon. IP's edit to the
John Wilkes Booth Lead. No question it was poorly worded and out of place. I was about to revert his edit myself when you beat me to it. The JWB article seems to attract a high level of vandalism and periodically we have to Semi-Protect it. But it seems to me that IP71.187.39.237 may have made a "good faith", if poorly done, edit. Assuming good faith (see
assume good faith), a Level 4 Warning is a tad harsh, if it was a first time contributor (multiple users could be using that IP address, after all). My two cents
...
JGHowes
talk -
22:03, 15 January 2008 (UTC)
I disagree; the user was previously warned three times, level 1, level 2, level 3, so it is difficult to assume good faith after 3 warning to stop vandalizing. And as well, I'm quite familiar about the assuming good faith policy; I felt your comments at time talkpage a little too patronizing for my liking. Crazy Boris with a red beard ( talk) —Preceding comment was added at 02:43, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
I like the image. I don't like the green circle. Can you get rid of the circle? Also, is Albert Hay Malotte in the photo? -- evrik ( talk) 15:23, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for the image, it's great and is really useful in several other articles! I appreciate the contribution! YiS, Chris (クリス) ( talk) 03:29, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I was just fiddling a bit with the airport page and I was wondering whether you'd agree to it being moved officially to L.F. Wade International Airport and having Bermuda International Airport and Bermuda Airport be the redirects. As far as I can tell this is now the "official" name of the airport (according to the airport's main page and various other sites) and not just a secondary name as it's put now. Regards, NcSchu( Talk) 17:40, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
Done. NcSchu( Talk) 18:24, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
I don't know if you had noticed my Scouting bibliography; all of this is part of my personal collection. If you ever need a fact check from one of these, just let me know. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 15:17, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
I created a template to simplify NYT cites {{ nytquery}}. Let me know what you think. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 20:50, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
With your addition of the cover DVD image to the Spin and Marty article, would you say the black and white one is now superfluous? Or does it add to the reader's understanding, by virtue of being in black and white and the explanation about the introductory segment? I just wrote (or upgraded, I forget which) my FUR for the black and white one over the weekend, but I won't be crushed if only the color one is allowed to stand. What do you think? -- Karen | Talk | contribs 05:36, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
If you have a minute, I wonder if you'd mind looking at my merger proposal. Thank you! Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 06:55, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
I like it. It assumes that Baseball Almanac has it right, of course. But it's a verifiable reference. And the format is fine. You might get somebody arguing about the colors or something like that. The "Z" entry could maybe be put at the Baseball Hall of Fame article, as it's a good summing up of the game's great players. If someone claims it's POV-pushing, tell them to go back to watching their soccer match. :) Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 16:50, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
The article claims he's a Baltimore fan, but I suspect that's a joke, as he was from New York and his poem has a strong New York flavor, such as wishing Frank Frisch were back with the Giants. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 18:47, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
The Nash page could use some animal quotes. Here are some: [1] Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 18:52, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
FYI, I found an error concerning Image:Whippoorwill.ogg that you might want to be aware of. My comments are summarized at Image_talk:Whippoorwill.ogg. I think the best thing to do would be to rename the file but I'll leave that up to you. The Crow ( talk) 01:40, 24 January 2008 (UTC)
[from image file discussion] — Here are some links where you can hear and distinguish the difference:
Fixed re-uploaded file as
Image:Chuck-will's-widow birdcall.ogg and linked that file to the article
Chuck-will's-widow. Have requested Speedy Delete of this now-orphaned file
Image:Whippoorwill.ogg.
Thanks for uploading Image:Ed willard.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.
If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you. Save-Me-Oprah ( talk) 04:27, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
The article
Towson United Methodist Church you nominated as a
good article has failed
, see
Talk:Towson United Methodist Church for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of said article. If you oppose this decision, you may ask for a
reassessment.
jackturner3 (
talk)
21:11, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
-- Daniel Case ( talk) 03:06, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
Hello, JGHowes. Since you recently contributed to the lively deletion discussion for Template:Non-free promotional, I thought I'd let you know that I've continued the discussion about this template at Wikipedia talk:Non-free content#Template:Non-free promotional. The result of the deletion discussion was to keep the template, but there are still some questions about whether the current template serves a useful purpose and how to prevent its misapplication. Please contribute to the discussion if you are interested. — Bkell ( talk) 17:54, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
See response to you image post on WP:SCOUT talk. — Rlevse • Talk • 19:02, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
-- Victuallers ( talk) 13:27, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
Your first FA, congrats! — Rlevse • Talk • 01:49, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
I had some quesions:
In the “Today” section of the current Ocean Grove article, it states:
“Beginning in the 1990s and continuing to the present, Ocean Grove has experienced a dramatic increase in property values.” This has not been the case since early last year. Anyone reading a newspaper is aware of real estate values declining. And they began declining in Ocean Grove around this time, also (as they did throughout much of NJ). Shouldn’t this be updated to reflect this?
In the same section it also states:
“There has been a considerable revival in the fortunes of the town, leading to a much less depressed community and the restoration of older hotel structures, many of which had deteriorated into Single Room Occupancy ("SRO") quarters.” Isn’t the phrase “a much less depressed community” opinion? I can find no article or reliable reference that makes or confirms that statement. It’s not in the article listed as a reference for the paragraph that follows this one on the Ocean Grove page (Michelle Sahn, "New life at old hotel site", Asbury Park Press, March 23, 2006). Therefore shouldn’t that statement be eliminated, as it’s opinion and not verifiable?
I would like to add the following to the site, but would like your opinion first:
To many “Grovers”, the destruction of the Ocean Grove Fishing Pier and boardwalk by the northeast winter storm of 1992, was devastating (Footnote to be added referencing A POINT OF PRIDE SWEPT OFF BY STORM - OCEAN GROVE LOST MORE THAN TIMBER. THE PIER WAS PART OF ITS LIFE. Source: William R. Macklin, Published December 14, 1992, Page S01, Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)) With the town's spirits at an all time low, late one night two friends, Carol and Bob, climbed a 20' high piling and erected a dummy of a fisherman. Named "Ralph", an acronym for Rising Above the Long Pier of Hope, he immediately became a local favorite as he smiled down at beachgoers, and helped buoy the town’s spirits. This was demonstrated later that summer, when his image was used on T-Shirts by The Ocean Grove Fishing Club to help raise funds to rebuild the town’s century old, landmark, fishing pier (photo of t-shirt to be included). When the pier was rebuilt the following year, Ralph was given a permanent perch upon which to sit...and to this day he can be seen sitting there (photo). As an indication of his inspiration and popularity, in 2002, ten years after he was erected, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association honored Ralph by making him the first fictional character to ever appear on the town’s summer beach badge (photo of beach badge to be included). Bilbobag ( talk) 15:50, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
The "undulating" flag referenced in the article was replaced about 4 years ago. I'll try to get the exact date. The flag shown in the phot of the auditorium (2007) is the new flag. This flag lights, but not in the undulating manner of the old one. Bilbobag ( talk) 15:49, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for cleaning up the Publishers Clearing House entries. See...I do try do use references :) Bilbobag ( talk) 23:36, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
Hi JGH,
This was the entire content of the article when I deleted it:
The Ocean grove Record is an online newspaper serving Ocean Grove and Neptune NJ since 2004. A link to the paper is attached :
Ocean Grove Record website and homepage
Obviously, I'm not opposed to someone reposting an article with more content.
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I've reverted to the revision you linked. · AndonicO Hail! 18:56, 8 February 2008 (UTC)
Good Scouting addition to FDR article, but it's deterioated over time. The refs need some work, it would not pass a FAC today. Sumoeagle179 ( talk) 13:40, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
You have a letter from Goodman for that photo? Any more input on Hillcourt article? — Rlevse • Talk • 03:46, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Obviously you do not watch 30 Rock or you would know that that in the 30 Rock universe, NBC is owned by the Sheinhardt Wig Company. It is an "official" logo. Accusing people of being vandals when you are obviously one is wrong! Also We Brief ( talk) 14:19, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Note:
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Stop harassing me. This is your one and only warning! Also We Brief ( talk) 19:11, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I speedy deleted the image and the uploader reuploaded it.
I left the user a message saying he is allowed to remove comments from his talk page (it shows he has read/understood them), but told the user not to call them vandalism. jj137 (talk) 19:44, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I am glad to be reviewing the article
Towson United Methodist Church you nominated for
GA-status according to the
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Your Majesty, could I have a ride in the Cessna? ;) Durova Charge! 01:53, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
What's the purpose of these inline commented out FUR stmts you added to Hillcourt? I've not seen this before. All one has to do is click on the image to see its status. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:37, 19 February 2008 (UTC)
I delayed the bold from the first section, but you can leave the bold in the incipit. Graphic questions ;-) MOJSKA 666 ( msg) 18:22, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
Hi JG, thanks for your comment on the FAC page. I think I have addressed your comment by using one of the blockquote templates. I would like to know if my edit addressed your concerns or not. Can you please see the page again and let me know if it is still unsatisfactory? Thanks. NancyHeise ( talk) 23:44, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
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There is a revote on the FA leave comments page of this article. You are invited to reexamine the article and either confirm or deny your previous support vote by voting again. Thanks. NancyHeise ( talk) 08:16, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
You were recently involved in discussions on the article Order of the Arrow. Some of the issues brought up then were not resolved. If you are interested, please participate in the continued discussion at Talk:Order of the Arrow#Safeguarded material. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 13:52, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi, thanks for requesting the imperial triple crown jewels. Unfortunately there's been a slight problem you might not have been aware of: my assistant and I count 3 citations you added to William Hillcourt; the published minimum for purposes of triple crown consideration is 10 inline citations. If that's a miscount I'll be happy to review diffs. Otherwise I'll look forward to seeing you soon when you get your next piece of featured content. Thanks very much for applying, and keep up the good editing. Durova Charge! 17:50, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
I don't know of any particular guideline that covers this, but I wouldn't be surprised if some sort of rules for these situations existed. In my experiences, I have written the old name and placed the new name in parentheses. I don't participate on the WikiProject Biography talk page, so I wouldn't know if any discussion on the matter has taken place. Nishkid64 ( Make articles, not love) 20:22, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I have attempted to add some color as well as quotes from Jim Bakker both before, during and after the HeritageUSA scandals in the 1980's. These are from personal observations at the time as well as interviews conducted with Bakker and his wife and his aides. The content can be sourced at TIME magazine's articles at the time, with the byline of religion writer Dick Ostling. Regards, MarmadukePercy ( talk) 20:58, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
Please consider joining the Aviation Project Group. I undid a recent edit of yours on an aviation topic because this group has established some unique guidelines including formatting and use of words, dates and measures. FWIW Bzuk ( talk) 21:09, 24 March 2008 (UTC).
You may be interested in WP:TW, a really great set of anti-vandalism and maintenance tools. You can enable Twinkle from Special:Preferences > Gadgets. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 13:08, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi. I've nominated Washingtonian (B&O), an article you worked on, for consideration to appear on the Main Page as part of Wikipedia:Did you know. You can see the hook for the article at Template talk:Did you know#Articles created/expanded on March 30, where you can improve it if you see fit. -- Dtbohrer talk• contribs 03:58, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for retouching it, but the picture is still s***, and isn't Wikipedia-standard IMHO. Peter1968 ( talk) 21:50, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for contributions to the project, Great work, especially on Royal Blue (B&O train), nice work, quite a comprehensive article. May you wear the crowns well. Cirt ( talk) 11:28, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations on obtaining GA status for the article you nominated, and into which you obviously put a lot of effort. Thank you for all your hard work. StAnselm ( talk) 22:57, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi, JG. Following discussions with other editors, I've worked out a colour-coding system that will cause the template to automatically display certain background colours depending on which denomination a church belongs to: see " Template talk:Infobox church#Actual and proposed updates" (and let's continue the conversation there). Your input on the colours I've chosen so far are most welcome. — Cheers, JackLee – talk– 17:43, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
Since late September, all New York Times articles since 1987 have been freely accessible. There are two ways I do it: either I search for the article title in quotes with Google (which will usually bring up the free version of the article), or If I don't know the article title, I change search/restricted/article" in the URL to "gst/abstract.html", press enter, and the URL is automatically converted to the new format if a free version of the article can be found. Graham 87 01:09, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
Diligent research on finding the contribution edit. And thanks for issuing a warning. I myself did a bit of research into the anon. Ends up the IP resolves to "The DeMoss Group", a Christian, faith-based public relations firm. And I bet you can't guess who one of there clients is? (here is a hint: [4]) If their client indeed intended to release their content under the GFDL, then they should state so explicitly on their website or file an OTRS report here with Wikipedia. Until then, we'll have to assume that this was a copyvio (even if it was in good "faith", excuse the pun). - Andrew c [talk] 22:29, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
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Actually, considering the precedents that we have on other articles where the subject changed names ( Electro-Motive Diesel comes to mind as the closest analogy), I'm more inclined to think it should be at "Camden Yards". However, since that location is currently a redirect to the ballpark, it seems to me that the current title is best and the redirect should be changed to a disambig page, but since I'm not in Baltimore, I wouldn't necessarily know which is the more prominent usage of the name. Slambo (Speak) 17:50, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
After looking, it seems you are correct regarding the vets committee, but the writers didn't vote on him either (at least according to the HOF website), so "unanimous" isn't really accurate either. Any thoughts on what would be more accurate? "Special election" maybe? Thanks. - Masonpatriot ( talk) 20:27, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
Im sorry. I have removed the no-infobox and image tag. But I think it is still a stub.
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I've reviewed the article Baltimore Steam Packet Company for its GA nomination. There are some prose issues and one image issue that should be able to be addressed within seven days, so I have placed it on hold for now. — Bellhalla ( talk) 16:35, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
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Can you please explain to me why you unarchived the Lucille Ball talk page? I see no real reason that it has been unarchived. Please explain. Thank you Canyouhearmenow 03:38, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
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Hey JG, You've recently warned
Jayjaysmo about deleting content from the
FieldTurf article without stating a reason so I thought I'd let you know he has struck again.
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Another warning sent to him. If he repeats, he will be blocked.
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Hi,
I tagged these because I used the CommonsHelper to migrate them there, for some reason it did it but they didn't show up..? Thanks -- 92.10.88.48 ( talk) 20:35, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
Hello JGHowes and thank you for reporting this to me. I had automatically reverted this user after he blanked an article, but after checking his recent history I see that he did that in good faith. I have removed the warning I had left on his talk page. Thank you. Regards, Hús ö nd 15:58, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi just moved the project tags at the main art across to cultural refs - they may need changing in that new art - cheers Satu Suro 00:43, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
Are you sure that it's Catherine Zeta-Jones and not Jill Hennessy ? J-L Cavey (from fr.wikipedia.org) 81.65.193.78 ( talk) 16:51, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
I simply moved the iamge down below. A photo of a live lizard it better for the textbox. The diversity of lizardscan be placedsomewhere else. Plus the numerous photos of different lizards already so the diversity. 69.29.254.57 ( talk) 21:23, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
Per WP:SNOW, it is already clear that the merge proposal lacks support.-- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 11:04, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
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Nice Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad article.
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I propose to restore the material, but perhaps you would like to do so, to avoid the appearance of edit warring. - Fayenatic (talk) 12:09, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
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I've put a lot of work into this article lately and hope to nominate it for FAC in a couple of days. If you could look it over and give it a good copyedit, etc, I'd really appreciate it. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:51, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I used your image http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gibbs_light.jpg on my blog. I posted it earlier today, but neglected to include the attribution. I have edited the post, and it now includes the attribution. My apologies. Davidcohen ( talk) 13:33, 24 June 2008 (UTC) It's http://rottobloggo.blogspot.com Regards, Davidcohen ( talk) 23:37, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
I've been watching the FAC for Baltimore Steam Packet Company and would support, but wasn't sure of the propriety of that since I had been the GA reviewer/promoter. — Bellhalla ( talk) 15:25, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
-for longterm continued support for the Scouting Movement and the ScoutingWikiProject, especially in the area of improving the quality of Scouting articles. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:06, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your participation in
my recent RfA, which closed successfully. I felt the process was a thorough review of my contributions and my demeanor, and I was very gratified to see how many editors took the time to really see what I'm about and how I can be of help to the project. As a result, some editors changed their views during the discussion, and most expressed specific, detailed points to indicate their opinion (whether it was
,
, or
).
A number of editors were concerned about my level of experience. I was purposeful in not waiting until a particular benchmark occurred before requesting adminship, because I feel - as many do - that adminship is not a reward and that each case is individual. It is true that I am not the most experienced editor around here, but I appreciate that people dug into my contributions enough to reach the conclusion that I seem to have a clue. Also, the best thing about this particular concern is that experience is something an editor - or administrator - can always get more of, and I'll continue doing that, just as I've been doing. (If I seem a little slow at it, feel free to slap me.)
I am a strong believer in the concept that this project is all about the content, and I'm looking forward to contributing wherever I can. Please let me know if I can be of any help. In the meantime, I'm off to school...
Thanks again!
Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I am glad to be reviewing the article
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad you nominated for
GA-status according to the
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This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. —
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Mr Howes: Have made the changes you requested with regards to the Wiki page: Norm Augustinus (sources/references/citations). Have worked on the Wiki page extensively with Norm. Hope the page is now satisfactory. Please let me know sir if you see something that should be further improved. Thanks for the suggestions. Johnstormzand ( talk) 05:20, 21 July 2008 (UTC)
I'm advising all participants in the IfD discussion for the Image Indiana Jones and the Cross of Coronado.jpg that a subsequent DRV was filed here. Your participation is welcome. Dreadstar † 01:42, 26 July 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your note. Considering how the GA discussion at Cy Young got started, I'm not sure I even want to go near it. They wanted a citation for Young throwing the first pitch in the 1903 World Series. Duh! Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 00:12, 29 July 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for participating in my RfB! I am very grateful for the confidence of the community shown at my RfB, which passed by a count of 154/7/2 (95.65%). I have read every word of the RfB and taken it all to heart. I truly appreciate everyone's input: supports, opposes, neutrals, and comments. Of course, I plan to conduct my cratship in service of the community. If you have any advice, questions, concerns, or need help, please let me know. Again, Thanks! — Rlevse • Talk • 08:48, 29 July 2008 (UTC) |
Hey. I've seen some of your edits around and believe you would be a great candidate for WP:RFA. If you want to apply, I'll gladly nominate you. Let me know of your decision. Wizardman 23:55, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
According to my records, you have nominated at least one article ( E. Urner Goodman) that includes a category at WP:CHIBOTCATS and that has been promoted to WP:FA, WP:FL or WP:GA. You are not signed up as an active member of WP:CHICAGO. If you consider yourself either an active or semi-active member of the project please sign up as such at Wikipedia:WikiProject Chicago/members. Also, if you are a member, be aware of Wikipedia:Meetup/Chicago 3 and be advised that the project is now trying to keep all the project's WP:PR, WP:FAC, WP:FAR, WP:GAR, WP:GAC WP:FLC, WP:FLRC, WP:FTC, WP:FPOC, WP:FPC, and WP:AFD discussion pages in one location at the new Wikipedia:WikiProject Chicago/Review page. Please help add any discussion you are aware of at this location.-- TonyTheTiger ( t/ c/ bio/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:LOTM) 18:33, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
I've taken this article from this to this, in preps for filing it for FAC. I could you some help now with:
Any help is greatly appreciated. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:48, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
Hi everyone.
In case you haven't spotted it, Pipe organ is a featured article candidate. If any of you can lend a hand to address the concerns, the WikiProject PipeOrgan would be indebted to you. The article itself is in pretty good shape, there are some concerns about the referencing at the moment, so if you have any reliable sources that may be useful, please have a look at the article.
Many thanks, – MDCollins ( talk) 00:50, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
Your an admin, just saw your promotion in my watchlist! - Icewedge ( talk) 17:34, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations, I'm pleased to let you know that I've closed your RfA as successful, and you're now an administrator! May I suggest you visit the Wikipedia:New admin school to get a few ideas on the best way to start using your shiny new buttons? If in doubt, feel free to give me a shout! Well done and all the best, sorry for the delay in your promotion... The Rambling Man ( talk) 17:35, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations! Cirt ( talk) 04:01, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations, and it was my pleasure! Jayjg (talk) 23:21, 22 August 2008 (UTC)
I've listed William Hanna at PR and GAC. Keep our fingers crossed. If you have ideas to help more, esp improve the lead, have at it. Thanks for all past and future help. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:46, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
I am finally done with all the refs. Can you help expand the lead? I'm drawing a blank there. A copyedit would be appreciated too. Thanks. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:24, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
Glad you got in! Just to let you know, I also asked to steal that template from the original creator... can't remember who it was now, but it is indeed a good template. Just found it interesting we both nicked the same one! :) Ase nine 14:36, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for your note. I sort of had the assumption for the second reason of users who might not be clear on RS and offered something like that in good faith. And the content of the edit wasn't, it seems to me, prima facie libelous (what church she says she was saved in? How would that be defamatory? Or is there a nuance I'm missing?)
And that bit of WP:BLP refers to unsourced, as in no source whatsoever, potentially libelous information. If he had reverted that I might have shortened the block. A user who posts a source for some libelous information is entitled to have some discussion of the source's reliability before it's removed (unless they're doing so to be disruptive in some way).
Nor did he cite BLP as his reason for the removal, either. Daniel Case ( talk) 02:23, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
JGHowes, I noticed your recent comment at RFA. Allow me to clarify: I don't have an admitted involvement with offsite monitoring of Wikipedia. Could it have been my mention about offsite message boards in question 15 that led to this conjecture? I'm not involved with such boards, but I know they exist, and when an editor or article appears to be under coordinated attack I sometimes check those boards to see what is happening. I do that to prevent undue POV changes to Wikipedia articles. Cirt ( talk) 21:18, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
Hey there, I noticed that you've dealt with User:Emperordarius previously. I wanted to ask your opinion on this personal attack and perhaps your thoughts on a course of action. Glass Cobra 16:49, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a count of (166/43/7). I appreciate your comments and in my actions as an administrator I will endeavor to maintain the trust you have placed in me. I am honored by your trust and your support. Thank you, Cirt ( talk) 01:58, 16 September 2008 (UTC) |
Thanks for writing that article! And thanks for fixing my messy re-upload of that image of him to Commons, I had gotten interrupted halfway through and forgot about it. -- ❨Ṩtruthious ℬandersnatch❩ 04:41, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
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hi,
it seems you have semi protected the ostriches, I wanted to add a picture: Image:OstrichWestCoastNationalPark.JPG
but I cannot..
perhaps if you like it you may add it.
Regards,
Noserider ( talk) 14:29, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi, why did you delete the picture for the Magibon article? It was made from a screenshot of a Youtube video and properly marked as fair use. Besides, the person in this picture was informed by me and had no objections. The Magibon article has currently enough problems with constant vandalism, so it is very sad to see that it is even vandalized by registered Wikipedians who delete pictures without sufficient cause. -- Firithfenion ( talk) 09:33, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
I see that another editor is trying to get rid of Image:Bologo.gif.
While I suspect that you are correct and the other editor is wrong, it might be easier to replace all the instances of Image:Bologo.gif (including those that the other editor removed) with Image:Baltimore and Ohio Herald.png. - Eastmain ( talk) 20:17, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
for the heads-up. I had noticed it in passing, but your note prompted closer scrutiny. Jojhutton's heart is in the right place; he's just thinking a bit wonky. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 17:44, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
I think you have the wrong person, i have no idea who the guy is! Im a biologist-cum-medic by nature so im not sure i would know where to start with music... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.73.43.247 ( talk) 20:16, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
I'm doing nothing wrong. I am simply stating that according to the Koppen system, Bermuda's climate is tropical. The criteria for a tropical rain forest climate are on the Koppen system page on wikipedia, and Bermuda's weather data clearly fits the criteria. Sbrown1202a ( talk) 02:16, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
You are mistaken. I never reverted the talk page. I have used the so-called safeguarded words in the context of an entirely different discussion. OA members who are also also editors are systematically censoring these words due to a conflict of interest. The words themselves are not copyrighted. -- Spirit76 ( talk) 17:45, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
Any luck with this [5]? Rklawton ( talk) 15:01, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
I left a comment on the talk page on JWB. I just wanted to cut and paste it here as well, since it seems to be a bit lost in all of the other confusion on the page. It is: Thank You JGHowes. I see your point based on the proper quote from an actual wikipedia policy. It is nice not to be talked down to all of the time. In reading the policy that you have cited, all it says is that the theory is notable, but says nothing about the original source of the theory. Based on my interpretation of that policy, the Baltimore Sun citation is fine, but based on the idea that those three authors do not have a reputation for fact-finding and accuracy, they are in fact not in accordance with policy. Or does anyone think that the authors are reputable? As in fact, the article did pass GA last year with the section, is it not possible that the citations were meerly overlooked? I'm just wondering how the policy that I have cited, works with the part of the policy that you have cited? All I am asking is that we look at the citations in question and determine whether or not they are notable based on the policy that I have already cited. Could the section not be rewritten and retitled so as to keep in occordance with policy? I have suggestions in mind, and have wanted to reword it for some time, but anytime I do anything on this page it gets reverted, even edits that have nothing to do with the discussion
I also have a few other questions that perhaps you may be able to clarify for me.
I am asking these questions in an attempt to clarify and I am in no way looking to move the discussion to your talk page, but I just wanted you to know how I have been seeing things. Based on Arcayne's edit history, he frequently talks down to other editors and usually starts his comments with Your wrong, or Incorrect. He just says things like You are in the minority or you are the only one who wants this, when it is clear from the discussion that what he is saying is not true. Not just to me, but to others as well. Again I am not attempting to move the discussion to your page, I just wanted someone else to see it from my angle for once. One last comment. If I rewrite the section, and retitle it, could I cut and paste it here for you to look at before I place it on the page? Perhaps we can come to a more mutual understanding if we did that?-- Jojhutton ( talk) 01:06, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
I'm sorry, but I didn't understand the message you sent me about the deletion of my article. What part was considered defamatory? If I knew, I would either cite it or remove it. I honestly didn't think anything was offensive. STLisbetterthanChicago ( talk) 08:40, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Okay, first I'm only trying to help things out here. I've noticed that the Köppen system seems to be the main climate definition for most Wikipedia articles. Therefore, I'm only trying to help y'all out by defining the climate of various places using the definitions of the Köppen system. It's not like I set out with the intention of ruining stuff and destroying other peoples' information.. And as for my username, I just wanted to change it so it would match my email address and be easier for me to remember. Again, you're falsely accusing me of malicious behavior, when in reality, I have every best intention of making things better. Just think before you jump to conclusions like that, okay????? Sbrown146 ( talk) 01:55, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your contributions! - Cheers, Mailer Diablo 10:51, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
Thank you, JGH, for your demeanor throughout the discussion over at JWB. You struck me not only as a sincere and honest editor (which indeed, I think could be said of all parties involved in the discussion), but you were also the voice of calm. I can think of no time when your comments could have been interpreted as impatient or impersonal, and if resolution is achieved, you will probably be more responsible than anyone else for it. Good job. Unschool ( talk) 00:55, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
I got your message, and seeing as you are concerned, I am going to tell you that I persist in adding the middle name because no-one has proved me any different as yet; if you can, be my guest to. -- 79.73.43.247 17:29, 7 December 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.157.213.82 ( talk)
This IP wants to talk to you, check their userpage. I think they're being a bit disruptive as they've already had two unblocks declined, but eh. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ( Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 17:09, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
BorgQueen ( talk) 22:12, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
While I'm not sure if I agree that the article is B-class, he is certainly allowed to add them. Articles don't have to be put at assessment requests to get an assessment. Though if you think those articles are C rather than B, you can change them. They seem borderline to me. Wizardman 23:28, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
BorgQueen ( talk) 04:18, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
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When I was new here, you took the time to sort out what I was saying about the Jim Bakker entry. Thanks for welcoming a newcomer. I decided to stick around. It's folks like you who make a difference, by a welcoming attitude. Take care and merry Christmas to you and yours. Best, MarmadukePercy ( talk) 05:16, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
Happy Holidays! I'm done with the raw info here. The lead needs expanded (which I'll try to work on), and there's some overlap in the business and expedition sections that I'm not sure what to do with. Also, it could use your brilliant touch before FAC. Any help is appreciated. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:54, 24 December 2008 (UTC)