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Summit of the Chachani (on the left, elevation 6,057 metres or 19,872 feet), and Mt. Fatima (highest point), the highest of three volcanoes above Arequipa, Peru. The path to reach the summit can be seen, going almost to the top of Mt. Fatima first. Because this region is extremely arid, the mountain is almost entirely devoid of snow. Photo credit: Alexandre Buisse
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The chem portal's up for featured. Feel free to add your completely unbiased opinion :) riana_ dzasta 06:36, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! -- Gphoto talk 16:14, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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16:22, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Any idea what might be causing the extra space on my userpage? (Between collaboration and awards.) I'm guessing it's a result of something in Wikipedia:WikiProject Star Wars/Collaboration of the month/Userbox, but I don't see what the issue is. - jc37 21:14, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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21:21, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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21:42, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Oh yes. Sorry I haven't had a chance to look at the dance portal much lately, I've been a tad busy, but scientific method is right up my alley. I'll be glad to help out. I might not have a chance until tomorrow to have a thorough go at it, but I'll have a look right now. riana_ dzasta 05:15, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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06:12, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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06:12, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
At the end of the talk page, someone mentioned expanding the scope/title to "Philosophy of Science." How many "umbrella" portals (science, history of, philosophy of, ...) do we need? Before we get too far into it, is this portal at the right level of discoure? (I'll read you reply in the morning.) Rfrisbie talk 06:32, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
I proposed the move on the portal's talk page. Rfrisbie talk 15:00, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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15:12, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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16:09, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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21:18, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
← Wicked, mass page move time. :p Nah, I'll just do the same at the philosophy portal.
riana_
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09:30, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
Your Anna Politkovskaya userbox has a faulty image-link in the ID section. Perhaps the image has been deleted. Just thought I'd let you know. StoptheDatabaseState 17:26, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the heads up, I tidyed up the section into what I think is a fairly neutral (or at least more accurate) POV. Regards, -- Pharaoh Hound (talk) 17:10, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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Very few people have the ability to create a single featured portal, let alone two. On the behalf of the Wikipedia:WikiProject Dogs and WikiProject Cats, please accept this award in thanks for your extraordinary work. Badbilltucker 22:57, 7 December 2006 (UTC) |
Hi Rfrisbie,
Your message arrived while I was posting this – methinks it means something does need to be done...? (Apologies to've missed it...) Yours, David ( talk) 13:44, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
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This Barnstar goes to Rfrisbie for all his assistance in getting Portal:Chemistry to featured portal status, and his continuing work in all other portals! Here's hoping I can give you another one of these in a few months time, with Portal:Philosophy of science! :) riana_dzasta 01:06, 9 December 2006 (UTC) |
Thanks again, for all your hard work - it wouldn't have gone that far without it! riana_dzasta 01:06, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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03:04, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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03:04, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
Since you're Head Portal Wizard on Wikipedia, can you take a look at one of the portals I maange: Portal:Business and Economics? Tell me what you think, as I might go nominate it again for Featured Portal. Nishkid 64 00:13, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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00:19, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
I wanted to thank you for stepping in and keeping Wikipedia:Featured content/Portals up to date. One less thing on my plate and better that you pick the images for each. Also, since Wikipedia:Featured content is now linked from the sidebar I suggested at Talk:Main_Page#Featured_content_link that it might make sense to change the link for that on the Main page to Portal:List of portals instead. Please comment if you have any thoughts on the idea. -- CBD 13:28, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rfrisbie. A big thank for offering your help. This fish portal took me so much time and energy as I'm not the expert with this kind of stuff. But at least it's ready now (I hope). Anyway, you do seem like a real pro. If you have any advice or recommendation, I would take it to heart. And if you would like to add or edit any feature to the portal, I'd appreciate it too. It would be nice if this could make it to the featured status. Cheers -- Melanochromis 00:42, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, Melanochromis. I think you did a great job getting the Fish Portal up an running so quickly! I think it's already featured material. It just needs a few tweaks here and there, plus a little time under it's belt and it will be ready to nominate. I noticed the portal layout looked very familiar right away, so I checked a little closer. (The talk page was a bit of a giveaway. ;-)
The main question I would have you consider is how do you want to rotate the selected content? Obviously, I'm a sucker for the "random" approach. If you prefer a "schedule," like monthly as you have it now, I'd suggest dropping the year and use some version of {{CURRENTMONTH}} → 07. That way, the rotations will take care of themselves. Once you have the rotation design settled, you'll know how much "selected content" you still need to add.
You also need a section on the "Archive/Nomination" pages for folks to actually nominate stuff. Other than that, featured reviewers will nit-pick this or that, so just set up a to-do list on the talk page and solicit input when you have most everything how you want it. Then do what they suggest before you submit the official nomination.
If these suggestions help out, let me know what you decide and I'll start pitching in. Then we can just note updates and such on the portal's talk page and/or edit summaries.
Regards,
Rfrisbie
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02:20, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
p.s. This was the first userbox I ever created.
User:Rfrisbie/Fish owner
Okay, I basically follow what you're doing, but I must say I probably wouldn't go to all that trouble myself.
You seem to have everything under control, so for now, I'd prefer you set up things at the fish portal. There's always going to be little details to work out the first time something this complicated is implemented, and you can read your mind easier than I can. If you have any questions or want to bounce an idea off someone, let me know. If there's something "obvious" you want me to do, just give me a buz on that too. Looking good!
Rfrisbie
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Melanochromis
23:18, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
On the other hand, I thought they were very supportive. (For example, check out
this exchange. Maybe you should contact
Chris huh, if you haven't already ;-) They're just doing what I asked them to do.
Almost everything is a minor design consideration. About the biggest controversy is whether to use your graphic or a photo. I'd suggest just bite the bullet on that and use a picture. You still can use the graphic for the talk page notice.
The only content issue is about needing more selected items, which is in the works. Using the monthly nomination format, I suggest waiting until February to show three months of history updating the sections through that method. (You could try nominating the portal in January, if you have a backlog of nominations by then. If not, you might want to reconsider going to a randomized rotation, adding items as you find them.) After that, it's clear sailing swimming to the bronze star!
Congratulations!
Rfrisbie
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23:47, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Thank you so much for providing that thorough evaluation and helpful suggestions regarding the Business and Economics Portal. I think I can get a handle on most of the stuff needed for the portal, but I would like to take up your offer to provide assistance (if you don't mind!). One troubled part is the Topics section of the portal, which I really can't seem to figure out. I mean, it's such a broad topic, and I can't find a way to separate it. Also, I think an archive for news isn't necessary. As someone mentioned in my previous FP nomination, I don't need an archive since the headlines are all coming from WikiNews. Also, can you help out with the topics section of another portal I created: Portal:Disasters. Feel free to make any changes to the portal, if you like. Thanks for everything, Rfrisbie! Nishkid 64 20:29, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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20:42, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
I have added my quick review. Great portal! s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 23:33, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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23:43, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Hello, I'd like to know why a message was posted in my talk page about the fish portal. I just want to know if it was random. I'd be happy to give advice with the portal, but it seemed to me that it was mass-mailed spam. Did you post the message in my talk because I'm a member of Wikiproject Cetaceans? -- Belugaperson 23:58, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
The Marine life portal is basically set up. All i was going to do was maybe change the selected article, picture, and bio to change one every two weeks (maybe). At the moment it is every month, i havent had enough time to think about this, and when term finishes in a week i can do more. Thanks for you offer. C hris_huh talk 10:59, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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12:43, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Done - correctly, I hope - ! Yours, David ( talk) 21:50, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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21:54, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey, I know I asked you already, but feel free to add any more tips for the Business and Economics Portal! Please leave your suggestions at the the Portal talk:Business and Economics about how to get this portal to featured status. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Nishkid 64 04:36, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Just a little sprucing up here and there (plus whatever we fickle reviewers tell you), and it's another FP!
Rfrisbie
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04:55, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for your invitation. However I don't understand exactly what is all about. Can you explain it to me a little bit better. Greetings, -- Gustave - May I help you? 18:53, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Regards,
Rfrisbie
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19:03, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey Rfrisbie thanks for the invitation. I have joined
. Cheers! —
Seadog
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Rfrisbie
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22:25, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Do you think the columns are even now? I wasn't entirely sure what you were looking for when you said that. Nishkid 64 22:48, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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22:57, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
These are all just personal preferences, so do what you want with them. If someone bugs you about nit-picky stuff like this on the talk page, it's usually better just to go along for a smoother FP review. On "Selected economy," pick left or right and let some text wrap along the side. I sort of liked the unboxed caption at the bottom of this one. The div in the "Did you know" section is supposed to top align the image and text. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with bullets. That's why I don't use them. I would take them back out and say, "Heck with the Main Page style!" :-) I also would get rid of most of the blank dark green background by some combination of shortening left column sections and lengthening right column sections.
On the "needs work" list, I expect you're still going to get dinged on the "more images" thing. Try to find something for the Categories and Topics sections.
Chemistry is one of the best examples of image usage. The Related portals box looks fine to me too. After you have answers to all the bullets on the to-do list and no new comments for a day or so, I'd say you're ready to put this thing up again...to a much better result!
Rfrisbie
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02:01, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
I added my name. This list is a great idea! Oh, and do you think it is possible to leave a note on my talk page every time you need a review (as you are already doing)? Thanks. s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 23:02, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Again, great idea! s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 00:14, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
Thank you for your input at my RFA, which successfully closed at 58/2/0. I will think about the 10 questions and answers I had, and I hope that I will use the tools constructively and for the benefit of Wikipedia. If you ever need any help, don't be afraid to drop me a line. I'm here to help afterall! 8) - Royalguard11( Talk· Desk· Review Me!) 23:43, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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23:46, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey, would you mind terribly setting up tabs on Portal:European Union? It's been so long since you did em for
Portal:Military of the United States, that I'm sure I'd have to end up asking you after I try and fail misserably. :) Three tabs should do it(including the main one). Should be able to use the two blue colors on the main page. Thanks alot if you could. Oh, by the way, how do you use the similies at the bottom? Like this
? HA! That's great!
Jo
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Jo
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Rfrisbie
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15:10, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Okay, there's a start. I made the "curent" tabs white to have some contrast. Rfrisbie talk 17:25, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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19:10, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey, I saw you were also on the list of portal reviewers, and I would appreciate it if you could give me some input on Portal:Disasters at the portal's talk page. Thanks for any help! =) Nishkid 64 22:23, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the message, Rfrisbie. However, my review will be delayed as I still have
final exams. Will be open to make reviews after
December 20,
2006.
s d 3 1 4 1 5
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Transcluding works just fine for me.
Rfrisbie
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02:41, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
I am back and have completed a quick review. s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 01:12, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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02:45, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure what I screwed up :) I tried reverting, only added to the problem I think. Anyways, I was tryin to get rid of the refs in the info box, see if we can squeeze that down instead of the content on the left.
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Rfrisbie
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17:40, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, I was just currious if you could give me some pointers on making user boxes
Thanks- --' •Tbon e 55• (Talk) (Contribs) (UBX) 17:08, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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17:16, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
How bad is the battle over glossaries on Wikipedia? The Transhumanist 04:20, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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04:26, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! Happy Holidays to you as well! Rfrisbie talk 14:00, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
love
it!
Rfrisbie
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18:48, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
Your contributions are many and notably a great asset to Wikipedia. I only ask that you show more finese in the choosing of your words, especially on a site that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to equally contribute. Every case is unqiue and a simple misunderstand can lead to negative conflicts between people. The case involving Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Vancouver was misinterpreted but judged quickly. Please be more mindful, especially in community groups for you may not be accustomed to all that goes on, where ever it may be. Thank you for your time. Mkdw talk 18:46, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
Well, I almost got it right.
I can't seem to get the tab links working right, tho.
Jo
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Rfrisbie
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18:53, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
I previously nominated MCB, Gogo Dodo and AnonEMouse successfully to adminship. I feel you are a very qualified candidate, so please accept my offer! If you accept, I will go ahead and make the RfA page, and give you some tips and pointers if you'd like (like participate in some XfD's this week; I see you only have 1 in the last 500 project namespace edits). Nishkid 64 21:13, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
By the way, do you think Portal:Disasters is ready for Featured Portal status? If possible, can you fix any mistakes you may see. I know it's not completely there yet, but I just want to know what you think. Nishkid 64 22:42, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
I would be honored if you could sign my new signature book. I am trying to collect 2007 before January! sign here — s d 3 1 4 1 5 14:41, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey Rfrisbie, it's Gphoto. I lost my password and have absolutely no idea what to do. If you could please direct me in the right direction, I would be sooo greatful. I am ashamed to sign my post, 63.97.52.107 01:13, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
I was looking at your flight-related userboxes, and was wondering if you could make one that says: This user claims ancestry from the Wright Brothers. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Whytecypress ( talk • contribs) 03:58, 23 December 2006 (UTC).
Ok i have a question since you were so helpful before i continue to make this tab here what ever color i want but when i save it and go back to the main page the background is white and the text is black any tips -- Wilsbadkarma 16:27, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
Well I think I finished the layout and I gotten alot more articles and added as well. I also put it up for Featured. Again thanks for your help I would probably still be trying to change the color. -- Wilsbadkarma 02:53, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks a lot, Rfrisbie! I couldn't have done it without you and the tips from other portal review volunteers! Happy Holidays, btw. =) Nishkid 64 23:48, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie, I have created a new page that is transcluded to Wikipedia talk:Featured portal candidates in the nice little box titled "Current portal improvement collaborations". I am asking you to update the subpage when there are new collaborations (this is basically so users like me can also transclude the page onto our own user pages). Do you accept? Happy editing (and an early happy new year)! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 17:19, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
So a it will be a portal polishing page... hmm... not bad. This will eliminate a long WP:FPCAN page full of discussion instead of votes. So, are you creating the page? And will the collaborations be discontinued and instead the reviewers will be asked to watchlist the portal peer review page? (Sorry to interrupt your setup of 365 subpages of the religion portal.) —sd3141 5 (sign here) 17:35, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
I have started a new topic. Also, I have created a draft of the portal peer review page. Do you think it has potential? —sd3141 5 (sign here) 18:55, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
Oh, sorry. I guess you can tell blue is my favorite color. —sd3141 5 (sign here) 19:01, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
Okay, I am finished with the color scheme. Any other suggestions? —sd3141 5 (sign here) 19:05, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
Okay. In fact, so do I (meaning next stop is Special:Logout). Happy editing! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 19:11, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
I used Wikipedia:Picture peer review. Guess that wasn't a good idea. subst:Smiley By your second suggestion, do you mean that I should add this in the instructions section?
Thanks for the suggestions. subst:Smiley —sd3141 5 (sign here) 01:31, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! Whenever you get time.
Happy editing!
File:SoleteRayosÑajo.gif (Oh, and I hope you know about the smi template, which has more smiley's.)
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Thanks! Hopefully other editors will support the portal peer review. Happy editing! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 04:17, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, Rfrisbie! Sorry for taking so long to reply. subst:Smiley Thanks for all the work you've done! The article peer review process is okay with me. subst:Smiley Thanks again! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 15:49, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Great work! I made some few minor adjustments. I moved the TOC up into the top box so reviewers can quickly see what portals need to be reviewed. However, if you do not like it, you can change it. —sd3141 5 (sign here) 16:11, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Good job! I just created the redirect page, WP:PPREV. I also added the peer review page to the template {{ Fpopages}}, so it will so up on other pages. I will create the collaborations subpage. Thanks for your guidance! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 16:47, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Would you like to contact the other "collaboration" nominators and ask them to try out the PPR process? subst:Smiley Rfrisbie talk 17:21, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, you say you will review anything, so I was wondering if you would mind taking a look at something for me. I would like to improve as much as I could. Anyway if you have a sec take a look please. List of United States Navy ratings Thanks -- WilsBadKarma ( Talk/ Contribs) 03:01, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey man, thanks for taking a look and just to let you know it doesn't look like you goofed anything.-- WilsBadKarma ( Talk/ Contribs) 05:16, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
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Summit of the Chachani (on the left, elevation 6,057 metres or 19,872 feet), and Mt. Fatima (highest point), the highest of three volcanoes above Arequipa, Peru. The path to reach the summit can be seen, going almost to the top of Mt. Fatima first. Because this region is extremely arid, the mountain is almost entirely devoid of snow. Photo credit: Alexandre Buisse
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The chem portal's up for featured. Feel free to add your completely unbiased opinion :) riana_ dzasta 06:36, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! -- Gphoto talk 16:14, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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16:22, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Any idea what might be causing the extra space on my userpage? (Between collaboration and awards.) I'm guessing it's a result of something in Wikipedia:WikiProject Star Wars/Collaboration of the month/Userbox, but I don't see what the issue is. - jc37 21:14, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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Rfrisbie
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21:42, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Oh yes. Sorry I haven't had a chance to look at the dance portal much lately, I've been a tad busy, but scientific method is right up my alley. I'll be glad to help out. I might not have a chance until tomorrow to have a thorough go at it, but I'll have a look right now. riana_ dzasta 05:15, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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Rfrisbie
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06:12, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
At the end of the talk page, someone mentioned expanding the scope/title to "Philosophy of Science." How many "umbrella" portals (science, history of, philosophy of, ...) do we need? Before we get too far into it, is this portal at the right level of discoure? (I'll read you reply in the morning.) Rfrisbie talk 06:32, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
I proposed the move on the portal's talk page. Rfrisbie talk 15:00, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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Rfrisbie
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16:09, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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21:18, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
← Wicked, mass page move time. :p Nah, I'll just do the same at the philosophy portal.
riana_
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09:30, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
Your Anna Politkovskaya userbox has a faulty image-link in the ID section. Perhaps the image has been deleted. Just thought I'd let you know. StoptheDatabaseState 17:26, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the heads up, I tidyed up the section into what I think is a fairly neutral (or at least more accurate) POV. Regards, -- Pharaoh Hound (talk) 17:10, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
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Very few people have the ability to create a single featured portal, let alone two. On the behalf of the Wikipedia:WikiProject Dogs and WikiProject Cats, please accept this award in thanks for your extraordinary work. Badbilltucker 22:57, 7 December 2006 (UTC) |
Hi Rfrisbie,
Your message arrived while I was posting this – methinks it means something does need to be done...? (Apologies to've missed it...) Yours, David ( talk) 13:44, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
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This Barnstar goes to Rfrisbie for all his assistance in getting Portal:Chemistry to featured portal status, and his continuing work in all other portals! Here's hoping I can give you another one of these in a few months time, with Portal:Philosophy of science! :) riana_dzasta 01:06, 9 December 2006 (UTC) |
Thanks again, for all your hard work - it wouldn't have gone that far without it! riana_dzasta 01:06, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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03:04, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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03:04, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
Since you're Head Portal Wizard on Wikipedia, can you take a look at one of the portals I maange: Portal:Business and Economics? Tell me what you think, as I might go nominate it again for Featured Portal. Nishkid 64 00:13, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie
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00:19, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
I wanted to thank you for stepping in and keeping Wikipedia:Featured content/Portals up to date. One less thing on my plate and better that you pick the images for each. Also, since Wikipedia:Featured content is now linked from the sidebar I suggested at Talk:Main_Page#Featured_content_link that it might make sense to change the link for that on the Main page to Portal:List of portals instead. Please comment if you have any thoughts on the idea. -- CBD 13:28, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rfrisbie. A big thank for offering your help. This fish portal took me so much time and energy as I'm not the expert with this kind of stuff. But at least it's ready now (I hope). Anyway, you do seem like a real pro. If you have any advice or recommendation, I would take it to heart. And if you would like to add or edit any feature to the portal, I'd appreciate it too. It would be nice if this could make it to the featured status. Cheers -- Melanochromis 00:42, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, Melanochromis. I think you did a great job getting the Fish Portal up an running so quickly! I think it's already featured material. It just needs a few tweaks here and there, plus a little time under it's belt and it will be ready to nominate. I noticed the portal layout looked very familiar right away, so I checked a little closer. (The talk page was a bit of a giveaway. ;-)
The main question I would have you consider is how do you want to rotate the selected content? Obviously, I'm a sucker for the "random" approach. If you prefer a "schedule," like monthly as you have it now, I'd suggest dropping the year and use some version of {{CURRENTMONTH}} → 07. That way, the rotations will take care of themselves. Once you have the rotation design settled, you'll know how much "selected content" you still need to add.
You also need a section on the "Archive/Nomination" pages for folks to actually nominate stuff. Other than that, featured reviewers will nit-pick this or that, so just set up a to-do list on the talk page and solicit input when you have most everything how you want it. Then do what they suggest before you submit the official nomination.
If these suggestions help out, let me know what you decide and I'll start pitching in. Then we can just note updates and such on the portal's talk page and/or edit summaries.
Regards,
Rfrisbie
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02:20, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
p.s. This was the first userbox I ever created.
User:Rfrisbie/Fish owner
Okay, I basically follow what you're doing, but I must say I probably wouldn't go to all that trouble myself.
You seem to have everything under control, so for now, I'd prefer you set up things at the fish portal. There's always going to be little details to work out the first time something this complicated is implemented, and you can read your mind easier than I can. If you have any questions or want to bounce an idea off someone, let me know. If there's something "obvious" you want me to do, just give me a buz on that too. Looking good!
Rfrisbie
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04:26, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
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Melanochromis
23:18, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
On the other hand, I thought they were very supportive. (For example, check out
this exchange. Maybe you should contact
Chris huh, if you haven't already ;-) They're just doing what I asked them to do.
Almost everything is a minor design consideration. About the biggest controversy is whether to use your graphic or a photo. I'd suggest just bite the bullet on that and use a picture. You still can use the graphic for the talk page notice.
The only content issue is about needing more selected items, which is in the works. Using the monthly nomination format, I suggest waiting until February to show three months of history updating the sections through that method. (You could try nominating the portal in January, if you have a backlog of nominations by then. If not, you might want to reconsider going to a randomized rotation, adding items as you find them.) After that, it's clear sailing swimming to the bronze star!
Congratulations!
Rfrisbie
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23:47, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Thank you so much for providing that thorough evaluation and helpful suggestions regarding the Business and Economics Portal. I think I can get a handle on most of the stuff needed for the portal, but I would like to take up your offer to provide assistance (if you don't mind!). One troubled part is the Topics section of the portal, which I really can't seem to figure out. I mean, it's such a broad topic, and I can't find a way to separate it. Also, I think an archive for news isn't necessary. As someone mentioned in my previous FP nomination, I don't need an archive since the headlines are all coming from WikiNews. Also, can you help out with the topics section of another portal I created: Portal:Disasters. Feel free to make any changes to the portal, if you like. Thanks for everything, Rfrisbie! Nishkid 64 20:29, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
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20:42, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
I have added my quick review. Great portal! s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 23:33, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
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23:43, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
Hello, I'd like to know why a message was posted in my talk page about the fish portal. I just want to know if it was random. I'd be happy to give advice with the portal, but it seemed to me that it was mass-mailed spam. Did you post the message in my talk because I'm a member of Wikiproject Cetaceans? -- Belugaperson 23:58, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
The Marine life portal is basically set up. All i was going to do was maybe change the selected article, picture, and bio to change one every two weeks (maybe). At the moment it is every month, i havent had enough time to think about this, and when term finishes in a week i can do more. Thanks for you offer. C hris_huh talk 10:59, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
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12:43, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Done - correctly, I hope - ! Yours, David ( talk) 21:50, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
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21:54, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey, I know I asked you already, but feel free to add any more tips for the Business and Economics Portal! Please leave your suggestions at the the Portal talk:Business and Economics about how to get this portal to featured status. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Nishkid 64 04:36, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Just a little sprucing up here and there (plus whatever we fickle reviewers tell you), and it's another FP!
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04:55, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for your invitation. However I don't understand exactly what is all about. Can you explain it to me a little bit better. Greetings, -- Gustave - May I help you? 18:53, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Regards,
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19:03, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey Rfrisbie thanks for the invitation. I have joined
. Cheers! —
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22:25, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Do you think the columns are even now? I wasn't entirely sure what you were looking for when you said that. Nishkid 64 22:48, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
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22:57, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
These are all just personal preferences, so do what you want with them. If someone bugs you about nit-picky stuff like this on the talk page, it's usually better just to go along for a smoother FP review. On "Selected economy," pick left or right and let some text wrap along the side. I sort of liked the unboxed caption at the bottom of this one. The div in the "Did you know" section is supposed to top align the image and text. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with bullets. That's why I don't use them. I would take them back out and say, "Heck with the Main Page style!" :-) I also would get rid of most of the blank dark green background by some combination of shortening left column sections and lengthening right column sections.
On the "needs work" list, I expect you're still going to get dinged on the "more images" thing. Try to find something for the Categories and Topics sections.
Chemistry is one of the best examples of image usage. The Related portals box looks fine to me too. After you have answers to all the bullets on the to-do list and no new comments for a day or so, I'd say you're ready to put this thing up again...to a much better result!
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I added my name. This list is a great idea! Oh, and do you think it is possible to leave a note on my talk page every time you need a review (as you are already doing)? Thanks. s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 23:02, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
Again, great idea! s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 00:14, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
Thank you for your input at my RFA, which successfully closed at 58/2/0. I will think about the 10 questions and answers I had, and I hope that I will use the tools constructively and for the benefit of Wikipedia. If you ever need any help, don't be afraid to drop me a line. I'm here to help afterall! 8) - Royalguard11( Talk· Desk· Review Me!) 23:43, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
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23:46, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey, would you mind terribly setting up tabs on Portal:European Union? It's been so long since you did em for
Portal:Military of the United States, that I'm sure I'd have to end up asking you after I try and fail misserably. :) Three tabs should do it(including the main one). Should be able to use the two blue colors on the main page. Thanks alot if you could. Oh, by the way, how do you use the similies at the bottom? Like this
? HA! That's great!
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Okay, there's a start. I made the "curent" tabs white to have some contrast. Rfrisbie talk 17:25, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
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19:10, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey, I saw you were also on the list of portal reviewers, and I would appreciate it if you could give me some input on Portal:Disasters at the portal's talk page. Thanks for any help! =) Nishkid 64 22:23, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the message, Rfrisbie. However, my review will be delayed as I still have
final exams. Will be open to make reviews after
December 20,
2006.
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Transcluding works just fine for me.
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02:41, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
I am back and have completed a quick review. s d 3 1 4 1 5 final exams! 01:12, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
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02:45, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure what I screwed up :) I tried reverting, only added to the problem I think. Anyways, I was tryin to get rid of the refs in the info box, see if we can squeeze that down instead of the content on the left.
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Hi, I was just currious if you could give me some pointers on making user boxes
Thanks- --' •Tbon e 55• (Talk) (Contribs) (UBX) 17:08, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
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17:16, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
How bad is the battle over glossaries on Wikipedia? The Transhumanist 04:20, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
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04:26, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! Happy Holidays to you as well! Rfrisbie talk 14:00, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
love
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18:48, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
Your contributions are many and notably a great asset to Wikipedia. I only ask that you show more finese in the choosing of your words, especially on a site that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to equally contribute. Every case is unqiue and a simple misunderstand can lead to negative conflicts between people. The case involving Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Vancouver was misinterpreted but judged quickly. Please be more mindful, especially in community groups for you may not be accustomed to all that goes on, where ever it may be. Thank you for your time. Mkdw talk 18:46, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
Well, I almost got it right.
I can't seem to get the tab links working right, tho.
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18:53, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
I previously nominated MCB, Gogo Dodo and AnonEMouse successfully to adminship. I feel you are a very qualified candidate, so please accept my offer! If you accept, I will go ahead and make the RfA page, and give you some tips and pointers if you'd like (like participate in some XfD's this week; I see you only have 1 in the last 500 project namespace edits). Nishkid 64 21:13, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
By the way, do you think Portal:Disasters is ready for Featured Portal status? If possible, can you fix any mistakes you may see. I know it's not completely there yet, but I just want to know what you think. Nishkid 64 22:42, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
I would be honored if you could sign my new signature book. I am trying to collect 2007 before January! sign here — s d 3 1 4 1 5 14:41, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey Rfrisbie, it's Gphoto. I lost my password and have absolutely no idea what to do. If you could please direct me in the right direction, I would be sooo greatful. I am ashamed to sign my post, 63.97.52.107 01:13, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
I was looking at your flight-related userboxes, and was wondering if you could make one that says: This user claims ancestry from the Wright Brothers. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Whytecypress ( talk • contribs) 03:58, 23 December 2006 (UTC).
Ok i have a question since you were so helpful before i continue to make this tab here what ever color i want but when i save it and go back to the main page the background is white and the text is black any tips -- Wilsbadkarma 16:27, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
Well I think I finished the layout and I gotten alot more articles and added as well. I also put it up for Featured. Again thanks for your help I would probably still be trying to change the color. -- Wilsbadkarma 02:53, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks a lot, Rfrisbie! I couldn't have done it without you and the tips from other portal review volunteers! Happy Holidays, btw. =) Nishkid 64 23:48, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Rfrisbie, I have created a new page that is transcluded to Wikipedia talk:Featured portal candidates in the nice little box titled "Current portal improvement collaborations". I am asking you to update the subpage when there are new collaborations (this is basically so users like me can also transclude the page onto our own user pages). Do you accept? Happy editing (and an early happy new year)! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 17:19, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
So a it will be a portal polishing page... hmm... not bad. This will eliminate a long WP:FPCAN page full of discussion instead of votes. So, are you creating the page? And will the collaborations be discontinued and instead the reviewers will be asked to watchlist the portal peer review page? (Sorry to interrupt your setup of 365 subpages of the religion portal.) —sd3141 5 (sign here) 17:35, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
I have started a new topic. Also, I have created a draft of the portal peer review page. Do you think it has potential? —sd3141 5 (sign here) 18:55, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
Oh, sorry. I guess you can tell blue is my favorite color. —sd3141 5 (sign here) 19:01, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
Okay, I am finished with the color scheme. Any other suggestions? —sd3141 5 (sign here) 19:05, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
Okay. In fact, so do I (meaning next stop is Special:Logout). Happy editing! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 19:11, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
I used Wikipedia:Picture peer review. Guess that wasn't a good idea. subst:Smiley By your second suggestion, do you mean that I should add this in the instructions section?
Thanks for the suggestions. subst:Smiley —sd3141 5 (sign here) 01:31, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! Whenever you get time.
Happy editing!
File:SoleteRayosÑajo.gif (Oh, and I hope you know about the smi template, which has more smiley's.)
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Thanks! Hopefully other editors will support the portal peer review. Happy editing! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 04:17, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, Rfrisbie! Sorry for taking so long to reply. subst:Smiley Thanks for all the work you've done! The article peer review process is okay with me. subst:Smiley Thanks again! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 15:49, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Great work! I made some few minor adjustments. I moved the TOC up into the top box so reviewers can quickly see what portals need to be reviewed. However, if you do not like it, you can change it. —sd3141 5 (sign here) 16:11, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Good job! I just created the redirect page, WP:PPREV. I also added the peer review page to the template {{ Fpopages}}, so it will so up on other pages. I will create the collaborations subpage. Thanks for your guidance! —sd3141 5 (sign here) 16:47, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Would you like to contact the other "collaboration" nominators and ask them to try out the PPR process? subst:Smiley Rfrisbie talk 17:21, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, you say you will review anything, so I was wondering if you would mind taking a look at something for me. I would like to improve as much as I could. Anyway if you have a sec take a look please. List of United States Navy ratings Thanks -- WilsBadKarma ( Talk/ Contribs) 03:01, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey man, thanks for taking a look and just to let you know it doesn't look like you goofed anything.-- WilsBadKarma ( Talk/ Contribs) 05:16, 30 December 2006 (UTC)