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Thanks for the note and support. I appreciate all you do across Wikipedia.
BTW, did you see this report on honoring our Medal of Honor recipients? http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=25834
— ERcheck ( talk) 16:32, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Medal of Honor — on a similar vein, would you consider adding to the Medal of Honor article, or starting a new article for the Congresssional Medal of Honor Society. I think they are notable enough to be included. With your expertise on the subject, you are the natural candidate to do this. From their history page:
— ERcheck ( talk) 22:38, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Strictly speaking, a place to suggest content isn't a requirement—de facto or otherwise—because it wouldn't make sense for some content rotation schemes (e.g. Portal:War, where the rotation isn't human-controlled). Kirill Lokshin 17:01, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi - I request your input on the FACs of Kazi Nazrul Islam and Dhaka. Please gimme ur criticism and advice. Rama's arrow 01:35, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
Why are you doing that? Did I miss something? Why don't you get a bot to do it automatically? -- evrik 13:01, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for making the portalpar to portal changes to the USMC articles. It is much appreciated. — ERcheck ( talk) 19:08, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
I took a look at Nadezhda Durova and tagged it. What an interesting find! We're never too old to something new. I've left a note on a task force member's talk page to take a look at it as well.
Thanks for pointing out the article on Minnie Spotted-Wolf. I'll take a look and try to find more information to expand it. — ERcheck ( talk) 03:07, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
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To Rlevse: This barnstar is given in recognition of and appreciation for your work in updating portal template references for the USMC Portal. Thank you, ERcheck 11:26, 8 October 2006 (UTC) |
Thanks I'll get on that :) , turns out I need to read three acts of Macbeth by tomorrow oh well. Darthgriz 9 8 18:13, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
I've started writing some tutorials. Please check out Tutorial: How to include references -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 14:04, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi Randy, the Scout Association of Hong Kong is nominated for GA at WP:GAC. Wim van Dorst ( Talk) 16:22, 15 October 2006 (UTC).
Hi Randy, would you weigh in on this discussion? Chris 22:25, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
Thank you for backing me, Randy. The user is going after all images I uploaded, as I pointed out his rude behavior. Chris 23:13, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
I haven't had a whole lot to do with it in the past, but today I read through the Membership Controversies page, and was surprised at how disjointed it is (or has become). As people have added facts, they have not done a great job of "writing" the article. I spent some time revamping two sections - Litigation and Opposition. I would appreciate you taking a look at those two to see if they still meet FA guidelines. For example, the Opposition section now uses bullet points to enumerate examples. Thanks. -- NThurston 22:29, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
That article, which you reviewed once, has been substantially improved and is now undergoing FAC review. Your comments, as that of a person familiar with the article, would certainly be appreciated.-- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk 02:46, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
Yes, I too am concerned abou the recent spate of editing. I'm sort of in and out this week, but anything you can do to help out would be most appreciated. My suggestion is that people who want to change a FA go very slow, talk a LOT, and be absolutely careful to adhere to the highest stylistic standards, and edit warring AWAY from the consensus version is unacceptable. I don't understand enough about what the recent rewrite is trying to accomplish to really be able to speak intelligently about whether it's a good idea or not, but it seemed a really major revision to be undertaking without a strong consensus for change, and it introduced a lot of problems along the way. So-- we'd most appreciate anything you could do to help out in supporting the stable consensus version / those changes that you, Jagz, and others all feel is appropriate. -- Alecmconroy 06:07, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
I don't know about you, but I'm getting fed up with the constant reverts over this one misplaced paragraph - is there no way to sanction the user? He continues to post inaccurate and irrelevant information, despite strong objections from the consensus (and an acknowledgement that the information may be relevant elsewhere). Horus Kol 08:04, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi, responding to your mild object on the Dallas, Texas FAC.. all references that apply to an entire sentence or paragraph are behind the punctuation. But I'm not entirely sure what to logically do with the ones in the middle of the sentences — for example, in the lead, the portion that's referenced is the largest inland metro thing. If the reference was at the end of the sentence, it seems easier to question "why" without getting the answer the reference provides. I guess that's just protocol though.. I should move all references to the end of the sentence? drumguy8800 C T 17:13, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi - I request you to please visit Syed Ahmed Khan and its FAC. I need your input, advice and criticism. Many thanks, Rama's arrow 01:41, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
I fixed the malformed cfd for Category:Silver Buffalo awardees. If you go to the category page and follow the link, you will find it should work properly. — ERcheck ( talk) 02:59, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
I looked up how to do this recently and it looked very similar to the reference system I was using so I didn't know if it was an outdated policy or what.. what's the difference? How do I accomodate the new system? drumguy8800 C T 06:18, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Getting this article to FA would be a great acomplishment, it seems to short of a goal just to leave it at A or GA. Darthgriz 9 8 15:55, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Girl Scouts of the USA has received many comments and suggestions about STUDIO 2B. Many girls, especially those at the pre-teen level, love aspects of the approach—from tone and graphics of the books, to options for the awards, like badges or charms, the ability to set and learn from their own goals, and the renewed commitment to the By Girls, for Girls approach. Other girls want a clear, strong emphasis on the Girl Scouts brand, image, and leadership experience. So, we’ll use the aspects of STUDIO 2B which are most well-received and valued and incorporate them into the Girl Scout Leadership Development Program." And that is from GSUSA. Evidence of controversy in Studio 2B?! Darthgriz 9 8 03:06, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
I read your comments on Talk:Rodney Pocceschi, and I would like to apologize if you were offended by my concerns. In your comments, you suggested that I am advocating the article's deletion, quite the contrary, I would like to see the article improved to fully comply with Wikipedia's notability guidelines for biographies which is why I tagged the article. In short, I think it is a well-written article which needs some improvement. -- TommyBoy 19:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
When I started my second editor review, I had no idea how greatly helpful it would be to me. Here are people from across the world who I've never met or laid eyes upon, taking their personal time to think about me and offer me valuable criticism and advice. And the stuff I've learnt is more helpful in real life than just on Wikipedia. This is an experiment I will never forget. I thank you most sincerely for your kindness, for helping me be a better person. I am very much in your debt. Rama's arrow 15:45, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
P.S. - just noted that you're a veteran. I salute you sir!
Okay. I deleted the pissing match. I also added Suarez back in. I swear, the aliugnment is not off. -- evrik 20:28, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
You probably want to take a look at Wikipedia:Userbox migration. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 14:02, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
Have a nice time, Randy. Wim van Dorst ( Talk) 21:23, 27 October 2006 (UTC).
A request for mediation has been filed with the Mediation Committee that lists you as a party. The Mediation Committee requires that all parties listed in a mediation must be notified of the mediation. Please review the request at Wikipedia:Requests for mediation/Boy Scout, and indicate whether you agree or refuse to mediate. If you are unfamiliar with mediation, please refer to Wikipedia:Mediation. There are only seven days for everyone to agree, so please check as soon as possible. GMcGath 14:56, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the mention of Heqwm's community probation on my talk page. I'll see you back at medcab once heqwm has answered those questions! Markovich292 23:25, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
You may be interested to know that an RFC has recently been initiated regarding Fair use images of Canadian politicians. Please feel free to participate in what I hope will be a fruitful discussion. - Mcasey666 05:19, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
rgds // Camptown 10:03, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Just to let you know that I've fixed the problems you outlined in your response to my nomination of the article for GA status. I've added a second paragraph, and removed the 'citation needed' statement (the latter was probably a hoax - I can find no mention of it on the University's website or any other sources). Cynical 21:10, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
Regarding images that you uploaded here: Image:Willard_Eldred.jpg, Image:Eldred_eagle_medal.jpg, Image:Arthur_Eldred1912.jpg and Image:Eldred_Color_Eagle.jpg, the license you put contradicts with the permission you got. In the license, you wrote: "The image use must be attributed to them, the image can not altered, and it can only be used for informational and educational purposes", but you used CC-BY-SA-2.5, in which this license allows freely to use the images for commercial purposes. Could you please update those images? I've put tags of wrong license there. As soon as you fix this license, you can remove the tag. Cheers. — Indon ( reply) — 11:38, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
I think images that you believe is old, according to US PD license, is better to be tagged as PD, as it is free license. For GFDL, as long as the copyright holder agrees, it is a good choice. However, you must know that GFDL allows someone to copy and to distribute the Document in any medium, either commercially or noncommercially. The difference with CC is that everytime the file is distributed or copied, the GFDL license text should be included without any alteration. Hope it helps. — Indon ( reply) — 13:55, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Yoh, Randy, I just put the lead(II) nitrate article up for FA-class. Feel free to contribute your support, even if you're not into chemicals ;-). Wim van Dorst ( Talk) 21:01, 2 November 2006 (UTC).
Actually neither sets of edits was good. GearedBull added some of the same old contoversy stuff, then Xmasboy over-wrote it with history ripped from another site. I reverted Xmasboy. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 02:35, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
I am trying to find the problem with the external or footnote error between 37-40 but cannot seem to find it. Everything looks intacted to me and another user also mentioned that it looks alright. Am I missing something? Mkdw talk 05:53, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi. I noticed that you saw the file, and that you're a main editor of the article that I read. I was wondering if you had listened to it, and if you could provide me any feedback (positive, or negative). This is my first spoken article for english wikipedia (I've done a couple for simple). I didn't follow the recommended practice of prepending "Section X:" before each heading, because by the time I noticed the omission, it would have been a pain to add that in... is it clear enough as it is? If you think it's necessary, I can add the "Section X" into it without too much hassle. I'd greatly appreciate any input that you might have (though I doubt I'll redo the whole thing any time soon).
Another question: I was thinking it might be appropriate to mention OA (in the context of Brotherhood and Vigil Honor) in the Eagle Scout article, as they are also highly honored distinctions, but very different from Rank. Maybe just as a link with a 1 sentence explanation in "See Also". Alternatively, in the context that it can be earned by scouts up to 21 (which eagle can't). I'm not being bold because I'm not entirely certain that it would be appropriate. -- Storkk 13:54, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
I was also wondering whether it would be appropriate to have a section "Ceremony" and/or "Ordeal" in the OA article -- of course, nothing that divulges anything that shouldn't be divulged, but a brief overview might be appropriate. What do you think? I'll dig up my old material and write it if you like. (At some point in the near future, if feedback from my Eagle Scout reading is generally good, I plan to also read the OA article. The current problem is the empty Awards section which just contains a link, with no summary).
Thanks for any input you might have, Storkk 13:54, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
Ogg Vorbis is a free (as in speech and beer) codec for sound files, similar in concept to MP3. For wikipedia-specific information on playing media, there's a good set of pages starting with Wikipedia:Media help. To summarise that set of pages, what you need to do is download this (current as of today) and install it - making sure that your media playing applications are closed. This will let Windows (I'm assuming that's what you're using) play ogg formats. If you're on another operating system, just go to the second page of the above set and find your OS for instructions. Cheers! and please let me know what you think of my spoken version, I'd like any criticism at all, including accent, speed of reading, quality of audio, etc. :-) Storkk 14:44, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, I am a graduate design student doing a case-study of Wikipedia. I am trying to collect input from users with a high level of involvement like yourself. My goal is to take Wikipedia's design into an experimental direction, one that would assist users and community involvement. I would be greatful, if you have a moment, if you could provide me with some suggestions that would improve the web site design in your opinion. Thank You. Graphixmdp 23:34, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
I agree that Bhumibol Adulyadej, as a featured article, should not be moved to a new name without consensus. Assuming good faith, I think that the mover wanted to have the "the Great" as one of the names that could be used. Creation of a redirect, which is now in place, works; but, it is possible that the editor was not aware of the nuances. I reviewed the editor's contributions, which seem to be solely related to Thailand-related articles; and the edits seem to be constructive. I think your note should suffice.
You might consider leaving a cordial note on the article's talk page commenting about the move and your reversion of the move.
— ERcheck ( talk) 14:35, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
My apologies if you took offense at my strikethroughing; that was not my intention. My understanding was that strikethroughs are used to indicate which criticisms have been addressed. I was following what is a common practice on the candidates page. Vancouver is neither the only candidate where this has been done, nor am I the only one who has done it on the Vancouver review, and until now I didn't realize it bothered anyone. Bobanny 15:34, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
I fixed a couple typos in the footnotes, and they seem to be working now. Thanks for your help. Bobanny 16:22, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
The debate you're looking for is at Wikipedia:Categories_for_deletion/Log/2006_July_20#WikiProject_participants. We're doing it again because people on CFDU would like to see that discussion reopened. Feel free to bring up the oligarchy argument you introduced last time; I'm sure there are people who haven't heard it.-- Mike Selinker 00:23, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
As a fellow boy scout and Eagle Scout, I can not understand why you would delete my addition to your article. All of the information was factual and none of it was of the sort that needs to be cited. (for example you wouln't cite "the Wright Brothers invented the first airplane") Please respond
yours in scouting, Foomaster
Yours in Scouting, Rlevse Rlevse 02:01, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
with the unnecessarily complicated citation process that Wikipedia has, but I still shouldn't have done it. As far as the project being the most important part I admit that it is arguable. Certainly it is more important than the elective merit badges (as far as being a requirement) but many of the silver ringers are equally important. However, the merit badges don't even get their own section!!! I know that by clicking a few links you can get to a more comprehensive description of the merit badges, but let's face it, who's going to take the time to do that? The answer is very few people. It would be nice if the merit badges were at least listed and maybe a few words about how the merit badges build important life skills and values. Nothing extensive, just a paragraph or two. Look at it this way: While Wikipedia is not supposed to be used for advertising their is nothing wrong with providing useful and factual information that shows people what a great organisation the BSA is. The history of the medals, while interesting and informative, should be secondary to explaining how scouting builds the leaders of tomorrow today, and how achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is the culmination of one's journey through Scouting. Again I am NOT criticizing your article, it is well done. I just think it lacks some things.
Yours in Scouting, Foomaster (fooeditor)
I will keep that in mind
Just to butt in here. Could you wait until we are off the main page to make any more edits? I'm sure you have some good things to contribute, but they are getting lost in the noise right now. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 04:50, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
You might want to read this, it's the new format for GSUSA. It doesn't appear to have any Studio 2B and if that's the case the part of me which will always be a scout is rejoycing, but the editor side of me sees a huge edit redox coming up. [1] Darthgriz 9 8 17:41, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
"The Lone Scout program serves boys who cannot take part in a nearby troop on a regular basis because of such factors as distance, weather, time, disability or other difficulties. While the boy does not participate in troop or patrol activities, he does learn the fun, values, and achievements of Scouting" i deleted the "fun" because it is POV. Please explain how it could not be POV or i will revert.
Yes i know a million boys disagree with me. The point is that a million other boys disagree with you. Therefor the subject is well subject to POV/NPOV treatment. The "fun" in the article should be implied just like the "evil" in the hitler article.
Can you please elaborate on these issues. List them out, so they can be addressed and crossed out as they're worked on. And with all the particapation we have on this page, could you please allow us a week lead time, to fix these issues. Most GA nominees(especially long ones) are placed on hold for curtesy reasons, and really trying to improve this page instead of just shooting it down, which has happened twice now. We would appreciate it, and we will work on any and all issues. Copied from Talk:Dime (United States coin) Jo e I 00:17, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi, thanks for the review of South African Scout Association. I think the nomination was a bit premature. I haven't been involved in this page for a while but I'll revive my interest in it at some point soon. Zaian 06:37, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
Hmm, nobody in particular comes to mind; the article tends to attract rather more interest from the Scouting side than the military side, and I can't recall, offhand, anyone with an interest in the Boer Wars themselves. You might try leaving a note here, but I'm not sure how quickly you'll actually get some citations from that.
There's a good history of the Boer War available online, though, so you might be able to pull the needed citations for that part of his career from there without too much trouble. ;-) Kirill Lokshin 04:06, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
I just read the first few paragraphs and this doesn't even tell you what country this is in????ARGH!!! Rlevse 12:38, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
Added England, to location. GazMan7 16:01, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
Do you need anymore military or family references for your GAR? — ERcheck ( talk) 16:51, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
I was trying to revert the anon's blanking of the page, I mistakingly reverted to the wrong version, I reverted myself right away. -- ManiF 21:47, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse!
Let me explain where I am coming from with regards Cathedrals.
Yes, I do write at length. -- Amandajm 15:25, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
Hello, some questions arouse to me about GA Vilnius Castle Complex, I left them on article talk page. When you have time please view them. Thanks in advance. M.K. 12:22, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
Well, my scouting friend, I didn't refer to a Wiki article. I referred to the actual show - season and episode as specified. But I'll fix some written references just to make you happy. :-)
Peace!
Duribald 13:23, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
I don't really see how my reference could cause such confusion, but I'll keep it simple and academic in the future.
Duribald 15:35, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
Many thanks for reverting the vandalism to my user page. Much appreciated, Gwernol 16:01, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
The refs have all been fixed. - Ravedave ( help name my baby) 00:20, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, I was looking at the FA nominations page and noticed that you are an active contributor there with a lot of good thoughts/recommendations. I am working on an article, that I would love to get to FA status but I'm not sure what else needs to be done to get it there. I was hoping that you might take a look at it and give me some advice? Also, how long does an article need to be 'stable' before being considered for an FA? This article has undergone MAJOR revisions over the past month (nominated for deletion when I first started!) Right now most of the revisions are coming as a result of peer reviews and my soliciting comments from people who make changes on the page. I'll watch your page for a response. Balloonman 19:26, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Please keep an eye on this so the user who keeps adding a large paragraph on a single Rover Crew in Canada knows it is not only me who thinks it is inappropriate. I have told him on his talk page to write an article on Rovers in Canada and give it a brief mnention there as it does seem notable in a way. Cheers, Brian. -- Bduke 22:01, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Rlevse, fair use images such as Image:Scouting Nederland.jpg are not permitted to be used in Portal space, per Wikipedia:Fair use criteria item #9. I've asked about this before, and have done research into this issue to determine actual policy on this matter. You can see some of this work at User:Durin/Fair_use_miscellany#Fair_use_on_portals. I've reverted your re-insertion of the image back into the portal pages. Please do not re-insert the images. If you have any questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. -- Durin 01:15, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Good sir, please visit User:Husnock/Durinconcerns. I am trying to keep a record of disputes with this user. - Husnock 04:09, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Please have a look at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Scouting/Translations#Algeria. User:Evrik moved the respective article without reaching a consensus. -- jergen 10:33, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi there. Thank you for your input, we have dealt with your comment and I hope you will be able to support this nomination. Thanks again. TimVickers 17:20, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Looper5920 has assessed the Military brat article. For the Military History project, assessments above B-class require more extensive review. GAs go through the main GA review; for A-class, see Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Assessment#Requests for A-Class status, which requires a formal review by the project. Is the author interested this prior to FAC? I noted that the article has already been through the Project's peer review. — ERcheck ( talk) 03:11, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
Hey there Rlevse,
Could you take a look at the article Polish-Romanian Alliance, it was nominated for GA... but I didn't think it was ready for GA (but I decided not to fail it either because I thought it had potential and I'll give the writer a chance first.) So I made several comments, the primary writer rather than accepting or rejecting the comments has become defensive/close to personal attacks in his response. Could you let me know if you think my comments were out of line, on the money, and what you (as a more experienced reviewer) would have done? PS respond here to keep discussion in tack. Balloonman 17:13, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
Sorry if this seems kinda out of place, but you seem very knowledgeable and passionate about Scouting, so I'm just curious to know what sort of connection do you have in Scouting. If your connected to a Troop and it has a web page mind passing the address my way? One of my stranger hobbies is to browse web sites of Scout troops around the world. My own troops address is [2]. Jediwannabe 13:36, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for your comments on the Kennet and Avon Canal article. As you suggested I've expanded the lead to give a fuller description of the main article describing the route of the canal. Any further suggestions welcome. — Rod talk 14:48, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
I passed South African Scout Association but I wasn't sure what category you guys had the scouting articles that were GA... so I didn't add it to one of the lists. Where should it go? Balloonman 19:04, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
Meh. My most obvious suggestion would be to replace the (frankly quite useless) "Title" section at the top of your project page with a more detailed introduction that gives a more precise description of the project's scope. (That's the approach MILHIST took to clear up the perpetual questions about the meaning of "military history", anyways.) Kirill Lokshin 20:42, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
How about the Signpost? See Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/About. Looking at the Newsroom, it seems that it is a regular feature to include a WikiProject. — ERcheck ( talk) 22:44, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
Thanks again, you really helped out a lot and got a few more eyes to look at the article which really helped. Balloonman 06:02, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
I don't now what direction to take on the "Sections" section now - I had a clear idea earlier this week, but the discussions over at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Scouting has brought in a confounding factor... still, that section is heavily fudged, and I will endeavour to do something about it tomorrow. Horus Kol 11:36, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Scoutlink (UK) is now a very short stub... i will try to pad it a bit more - but there isn't much information on the web about it, unfortunately. Horus Kol 10:53, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, I've started a discussion on the talk page for Military brat (U.S. subculture) about the new name. Is Military brat (U.S. subculture) the best or should it be "U.S. military brat" or something else? Also, thanks for your support on it's FAC. Balloonman 22:39, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi. I've not run VandalProof ... I didn't know that it had the capability of showing who was online. Interesting. I've got a quiet few moments and was checking in and making a few edits. My RL has been quite demanding lately and I've had less time for Wikipedia... I expect it to be the case through the holiday. I notice that the Scouting project has recently added a number of new articles on Girl Guides and a Religion in Scouting article. Nice adds. — ERcheck ( talk) 13:00, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
Greetings from the guy who wrote the Cambodian Civil War article. I know you guys (editors I guess, not contributors) run around and "clean up" articles. But you are about the sixth or seventh that I have run across that does not seem to care one way or another how your changes alter the context of what else has been written. Eg. The Vietnamese Massacres as a topic heading - I know, you are not supposed to use the article. But your changing of it without considering the context of the remainder of the text completely altered its meaning. By removing the article it appeared in the heading (Vietnamese Massacres) that it was the Viets that were doing the killing and not the other way around. A simpler way of doing it would have been to change it to Massacre of the Vietnamese (which I promptly did). This is a long-winded explanation of what I consider one of the true banes of this conglomeration. Editors that alter text, insert incorrect information, and do not clean up their own messes. RM Gillespie 22:42, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
Oooh I'm Impressed! And not one whit surprised by your response. Birds of a feather do indeed fly together. RM Gillespie 01:35, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm finally getting around to added OA lodge information and links to more states. I'm kinda stuck, as I'd like to ask your advice on if or how I can add to the Insular areas and councils overseas line of the AmScoutbystate stub (or whatever you call it). Even though Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau are independent countries, as former trust territories they still use the BSA program and are part of the Aloha Council. As such, is it appropriate that these three countries be added? I don't think they would fall under American Scouting overseas, as that refers to Direct Service, BSA. I just don't want to start another long winded discussion that ticks off the much more experienced Wiki members. Thanks for your help in advance. Robhmac 02:50, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
Hello. I understand Japanese animation might not be your personnal passion, but would you mind having a quick glance at Serial Experiments Lain to point out its text weaknesses? It is going through FAC and its text has been deemed insufficient to pass criterion 1a. I hear you're one of the best editors in this regard, so here I am. -- SidiLemine 12:39, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm sorry if I'm pestering, but I just wanted to know if there is a chance you might give the article a copyedit?-- SidiLemine 11:38, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Randy, I put it on there because I intended to put that it is the historic home of Russian Scouting, but my break ended before I could get it in. Thanks. Chris 02:53, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
You did such a phenomenal job on the Medal of Honor article, I thought you would be the right person to write an article on this topic (I didn't find one already written):
As I hear about impersonators, I get incensed. When I read today's Marine Corps Times article on the man arraigned for wearing the Navy Cross (along with a number of other medals) to the Marine Corps Ball, I was astounded at the gall. So, that leads to a request for an article about the Stolen Valor Act and perhaps a history section about impersonators and laws, past and present. — ERcheck ( talk) 06:19, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
The Scout Association of Hong Kong has been put up (without notice, this is probably by accident) for GAR. Can you please inform the Scouting Wikiproject that it's up for GAR and work to improve it accordingly? Thanks - Malkinann 02:29, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Looks good. Thanks for creating it! Kirill Lokshin 18:06, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
To respond to the specific notes,
I like the concept of a guide. There are some un-updated and often unuseful footnotes at User:AndyZ/PRnotes, but that's it right now. Thanks for the feedback, AZ t 22:36, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
[[Image:Srtw1977.jpg|thumb|Scouting 'Round the World|140px]]
For the Hold on SkyTrain (Vancouver), you shoulda substituted the name of the article in the HOLD template (on WP:GAC) in the place where it says "Article." That is, instead of entering this: #:{{GAOnHold|Article}} ~~~~
you shoulda entered this:
#:{{GAOnHold|SkyTrain (Vancouver)}} ~~~~
later -- Ling.Nut 20:37, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse,
I just finished the major revisions on this article and was hoping that you could give it the once over... Balloonman 09:00, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Rlevse, I'll be happy to help you out. A lot information is in the
The Scout Association article, but I will try and clarify a few things for you:
We have a Headquarters which sits right at the top of the structure - with the Chief Scout and Executives.
Immediately under that: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are National organisations - each with their own commissioners for various parts of the programme (activities, the various sections, and so on). Some events and programmes are organised at this level (like national shooting competitions, gathers and some international expeditions).
Each of the national organisations are broken into Counties (in England) or Areas (in the others), which consist of Districts. Both of these levels have executive committees and a bunch of commissioners - responsible for supporting the section programmes and activities and other aspects of Scouting in their area. More events and programmes are organised at this level - sometimes subsidised by funds from the County or District.
Districts have a number of Groups - again, there is an executive for this, with a Group Scout Leader.
The sections within UK Scouting are the age groups - the youngest three sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) are run as part of a Group - although not all Groups have all sections. Explorer Scouts are run by the District - Units can be created which work in partnership of Groups, but they are still seperate, larger Districts can have as many Units as they need or can support. Network is organised at the County level - with Local Networks covering areas within the County.
Hope this helps,
Horus Kol
12:21, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, question for you, I know that scouting is big in military communities. Particularly boy scouts, but I didn't come across anything in my research to support that claim. I was wondering if you had or knew of a source that tied scouting to the military? Balloonman 16:24, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
I replied on my talk page. I would say that dependents overseas would be more likely to be in Scouting due to fewer youth programs over-all. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 20:33, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi. FYI there has been a proposal at the GG+GS task force for an article called Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting showing the special aspects of this. As I understand it, this does not conflict with Wikiproject Scouting's principle of "Guiding is Scouting". If you have concerns, you know where to find us! Kingbird 15:58, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
-- Yomangani talk 00:53, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
To keep this slightly Wikipedia related I have started Adopt a State, so adopt your state article today! - Ravedave ( help name my baby) 03:50, 15 December 2006 (UTC) |
Congrats on the DYK for the Stolen Valor Act of 2005. I missed its appearance on the main page, but went back and looked in the archives for what was posted:
Great work on the article! — ERcheck ( talk) 12:21, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
I have fixed your concerns with this article. The lead is longer, and I have added access dates for the citations. Thanks for your time. -- Selmo ( talk) 21:53, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey there Rlevse, did you enjoy the attack of Kenyon09 on me... "You are implicitly insulting GeeJo for nominating a POV (I don't think this article is POV at all) article for DYK. I hope that someone takes your assault on the main editor and GeeJo seriously." I think Kenyon09 is actually a sock puppet... possibly for user:Faria. They both shoot first and ask questions later---without consideration for what the other person is saying. I am an OWU graduate---but based upon the activism of the main authors (and allegations of puppetry on the OWU talk pages) I am almost ashamed of that fact. Anyway, I'm glad that others are commenting on this article's bias an problems. I've done so, but I get attacked. EDIT: FYI, the only reason why I mention this to you is because I view you as a wiki-friend... ;-) Balloonman 03:40, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Re: your comment at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Rodney Pocceschi
I'm sorry to hear that this AfD seems to have bothered you to this point. I certainly hope nothing I wrote was unreasonable or uncivil. I know you put a lot of work into that article, so a "don't take it too personally" comment would just ring hollow. Let me know if there's anything I might do to make you feel more welcome...again...at Wikipedia. Hopefully you'll choose to continue your valuable contributions in the future. -- Scientizzle 01:58, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
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I hope you will change your mind ... sure, there are problems here, but you've done a lot of great work with WP:SCOUT and it would be great to see that continue. BigDT 16:25, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
Good stuff. Deizio talk 21:19, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
Many thanks to all who supported me during my MUCH NEEDED WikiBreak. Now I FULLY understand why they are needed. What an intense year! Man, did I need that break. Many thanks to you all for supporting the project. You are all fine Scouters and editors. Let’s keep improving our articles. Scouting is still a FAC (not sure if it’ll make it or not on this round) and the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Task Force was recently started—please support the GG/GS Task Force if you can. We really want to beef up our articles in that area. I myself ordered a book on Our Chalet and have started an article on that. Yours in Scouting, Rlevse 21:33, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
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Thanks for the note and support. I appreciate all you do across Wikipedia.
BTW, did you see this report on honoring our Medal of Honor recipients? http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=25834
— ERcheck ( talk) 16:32, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Medal of Honor — on a similar vein, would you consider adding to the Medal of Honor article, or starting a new article for the Congresssional Medal of Honor Society. I think they are notable enough to be included. With your expertise on the subject, you are the natural candidate to do this. From their history page:
— ERcheck ( talk) 22:38, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Strictly speaking, a place to suggest content isn't a requirement—de facto or otherwise—because it wouldn't make sense for some content rotation schemes (e.g. Portal:War, where the rotation isn't human-controlled). Kirill Lokshin 17:01, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi - I request your input on the FACs of Kazi Nazrul Islam and Dhaka. Please gimme ur criticism and advice. Rama's arrow 01:35, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
Why are you doing that? Did I miss something? Why don't you get a bot to do it automatically? -- evrik 13:01, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for making the portalpar to portal changes to the USMC articles. It is much appreciated. — ERcheck ( talk) 19:08, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
I took a look at Nadezhda Durova and tagged it. What an interesting find! We're never too old to something new. I've left a note on a task force member's talk page to take a look at it as well.
Thanks for pointing out the article on Minnie Spotted-Wolf. I'll take a look and try to find more information to expand it. — ERcheck ( talk) 03:07, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
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Thanks I'll get on that :) , turns out I need to read three acts of Macbeth by tomorrow oh well. Darthgriz 9 8 18:13, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
I've started writing some tutorials. Please check out Tutorial: How to include references -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 14:04, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi Randy, the Scout Association of Hong Kong is nominated for GA at WP:GAC. Wim van Dorst ( Talk) 16:22, 15 October 2006 (UTC).
Hi Randy, would you weigh in on this discussion? Chris 22:25, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
Thank you for backing me, Randy. The user is going after all images I uploaded, as I pointed out his rude behavior. Chris 23:13, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
I haven't had a whole lot to do with it in the past, but today I read through the Membership Controversies page, and was surprised at how disjointed it is (or has become). As people have added facts, they have not done a great job of "writing" the article. I spent some time revamping two sections - Litigation and Opposition. I would appreciate you taking a look at those two to see if they still meet FA guidelines. For example, the Opposition section now uses bullet points to enumerate examples. Thanks. -- NThurston 22:29, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
That article, which you reviewed once, has been substantially improved and is now undergoing FAC review. Your comments, as that of a person familiar with the article, would certainly be appreciated.-- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk 02:46, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
Yes, I too am concerned abou the recent spate of editing. I'm sort of in and out this week, but anything you can do to help out would be most appreciated. My suggestion is that people who want to change a FA go very slow, talk a LOT, and be absolutely careful to adhere to the highest stylistic standards, and edit warring AWAY from the consensus version is unacceptable. I don't understand enough about what the recent rewrite is trying to accomplish to really be able to speak intelligently about whether it's a good idea or not, but it seemed a really major revision to be undertaking without a strong consensus for change, and it introduced a lot of problems along the way. So-- we'd most appreciate anything you could do to help out in supporting the stable consensus version / those changes that you, Jagz, and others all feel is appropriate. -- Alecmconroy 06:07, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
I don't know about you, but I'm getting fed up with the constant reverts over this one misplaced paragraph - is there no way to sanction the user? He continues to post inaccurate and irrelevant information, despite strong objections from the consensus (and an acknowledgement that the information may be relevant elsewhere). Horus Kol 08:04, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi, responding to your mild object on the Dallas, Texas FAC.. all references that apply to an entire sentence or paragraph are behind the punctuation. But I'm not entirely sure what to logically do with the ones in the middle of the sentences — for example, in the lead, the portion that's referenced is the largest inland metro thing. If the reference was at the end of the sentence, it seems easier to question "why" without getting the answer the reference provides. I guess that's just protocol though.. I should move all references to the end of the sentence? drumguy8800 C T 17:13, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Hi - I request you to please visit Syed Ahmed Khan and its FAC. I need your input, advice and criticism. Many thanks, Rama's arrow 01:41, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
I fixed the malformed cfd for Category:Silver Buffalo awardees. If you go to the category page and follow the link, you will find it should work properly. — ERcheck ( talk) 02:59, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
I looked up how to do this recently and it looked very similar to the reference system I was using so I didn't know if it was an outdated policy or what.. what's the difference? How do I accomodate the new system? drumguy8800 C T 06:18, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Getting this article to FA would be a great acomplishment, it seems to short of a goal just to leave it at A or GA. Darthgriz 9 8 15:55, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
Girl Scouts of the USA has received many comments and suggestions about STUDIO 2B. Many girls, especially those at the pre-teen level, love aspects of the approach—from tone and graphics of the books, to options for the awards, like badges or charms, the ability to set and learn from their own goals, and the renewed commitment to the By Girls, for Girls approach. Other girls want a clear, strong emphasis on the Girl Scouts brand, image, and leadership experience. So, we’ll use the aspects of STUDIO 2B which are most well-received and valued and incorporate them into the Girl Scout Leadership Development Program." And that is from GSUSA. Evidence of controversy in Studio 2B?! Darthgriz 9 8 03:06, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
I read your comments on Talk:Rodney Pocceschi, and I would like to apologize if you were offended by my concerns. In your comments, you suggested that I am advocating the article's deletion, quite the contrary, I would like to see the article improved to fully comply with Wikipedia's notability guidelines for biographies which is why I tagged the article. In short, I think it is a well-written article which needs some improvement. -- TommyBoy 19:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
When I started my second editor review, I had no idea how greatly helpful it would be to me. Here are people from across the world who I've never met or laid eyes upon, taking their personal time to think about me and offer me valuable criticism and advice. And the stuff I've learnt is more helpful in real life than just on Wikipedia. This is an experiment I will never forget. I thank you most sincerely for your kindness, for helping me be a better person. I am very much in your debt. Rama's arrow 15:45, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
P.S. - just noted that you're a veteran. I salute you sir!
Okay. I deleted the pissing match. I also added Suarez back in. I swear, the aliugnment is not off. -- evrik 20:28, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
You probably want to take a look at Wikipedia:Userbox migration. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 14:02, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
Have a nice time, Randy. Wim van Dorst ( Talk) 21:23, 27 October 2006 (UTC).
A request for mediation has been filed with the Mediation Committee that lists you as a party. The Mediation Committee requires that all parties listed in a mediation must be notified of the mediation. Please review the request at Wikipedia:Requests for mediation/Boy Scout, and indicate whether you agree or refuse to mediate. If you are unfamiliar with mediation, please refer to Wikipedia:Mediation. There are only seven days for everyone to agree, so please check as soon as possible. GMcGath 14:56, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the mention of Heqwm's community probation on my talk page. I'll see you back at medcab once heqwm has answered those questions! Markovich292 23:25, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
You may be interested to know that an RFC has recently been initiated regarding Fair use images of Canadian politicians. Please feel free to participate in what I hope will be a fruitful discussion. - Mcasey666 05:19, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
rgds // Camptown 10:03, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Just to let you know that I've fixed the problems you outlined in your response to my nomination of the article for GA status. I've added a second paragraph, and removed the 'citation needed' statement (the latter was probably a hoax - I can find no mention of it on the University's website or any other sources). Cynical 21:10, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
Regarding images that you uploaded here: Image:Willard_Eldred.jpg, Image:Eldred_eagle_medal.jpg, Image:Arthur_Eldred1912.jpg and Image:Eldred_Color_Eagle.jpg, the license you put contradicts with the permission you got. In the license, you wrote: "The image use must be attributed to them, the image can not altered, and it can only be used for informational and educational purposes", but you used CC-BY-SA-2.5, in which this license allows freely to use the images for commercial purposes. Could you please update those images? I've put tags of wrong license there. As soon as you fix this license, you can remove the tag. Cheers. — Indon ( reply) — 11:38, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
I think images that you believe is old, according to US PD license, is better to be tagged as PD, as it is free license. For GFDL, as long as the copyright holder agrees, it is a good choice. However, you must know that GFDL allows someone to copy and to distribute the Document in any medium, either commercially or noncommercially. The difference with CC is that everytime the file is distributed or copied, the GFDL license text should be included without any alteration. Hope it helps. — Indon ( reply) — 13:55, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Yoh, Randy, I just put the lead(II) nitrate article up for FA-class. Feel free to contribute your support, even if you're not into chemicals ;-). Wim van Dorst ( Talk) 21:01, 2 November 2006 (UTC).
Actually neither sets of edits was good. GearedBull added some of the same old contoversy stuff, then Xmasboy over-wrote it with history ripped from another site. I reverted Xmasboy. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 02:35, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
I am trying to find the problem with the external or footnote error between 37-40 but cannot seem to find it. Everything looks intacted to me and another user also mentioned that it looks alright. Am I missing something? Mkdw talk 05:53, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi. I noticed that you saw the file, and that you're a main editor of the article that I read. I was wondering if you had listened to it, and if you could provide me any feedback (positive, or negative). This is my first spoken article for english wikipedia (I've done a couple for simple). I didn't follow the recommended practice of prepending "Section X:" before each heading, because by the time I noticed the omission, it would have been a pain to add that in... is it clear enough as it is? If you think it's necessary, I can add the "Section X" into it without too much hassle. I'd greatly appreciate any input that you might have (though I doubt I'll redo the whole thing any time soon).
Another question: I was thinking it might be appropriate to mention OA (in the context of Brotherhood and Vigil Honor) in the Eagle Scout article, as they are also highly honored distinctions, but very different from Rank. Maybe just as a link with a 1 sentence explanation in "See Also". Alternatively, in the context that it can be earned by scouts up to 21 (which eagle can't). I'm not being bold because I'm not entirely certain that it would be appropriate. -- Storkk 13:54, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
I was also wondering whether it would be appropriate to have a section "Ceremony" and/or "Ordeal" in the OA article -- of course, nothing that divulges anything that shouldn't be divulged, but a brief overview might be appropriate. What do you think? I'll dig up my old material and write it if you like. (At some point in the near future, if feedback from my Eagle Scout reading is generally good, I plan to also read the OA article. The current problem is the empty Awards section which just contains a link, with no summary).
Thanks for any input you might have, Storkk 13:54, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
Ogg Vorbis is a free (as in speech and beer) codec for sound files, similar in concept to MP3. For wikipedia-specific information on playing media, there's a good set of pages starting with Wikipedia:Media help. To summarise that set of pages, what you need to do is download this (current as of today) and install it - making sure that your media playing applications are closed. This will let Windows (I'm assuming that's what you're using) play ogg formats. If you're on another operating system, just go to the second page of the above set and find your OS for instructions. Cheers! and please let me know what you think of my spoken version, I'd like any criticism at all, including accent, speed of reading, quality of audio, etc. :-) Storkk 14:44, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, I am a graduate design student doing a case-study of Wikipedia. I am trying to collect input from users with a high level of involvement like yourself. My goal is to take Wikipedia's design into an experimental direction, one that would assist users and community involvement. I would be greatful, if you have a moment, if you could provide me with some suggestions that would improve the web site design in your opinion. Thank You. Graphixmdp 23:34, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
I agree that Bhumibol Adulyadej, as a featured article, should not be moved to a new name without consensus. Assuming good faith, I think that the mover wanted to have the "the Great" as one of the names that could be used. Creation of a redirect, which is now in place, works; but, it is possible that the editor was not aware of the nuances. I reviewed the editor's contributions, which seem to be solely related to Thailand-related articles; and the edits seem to be constructive. I think your note should suffice.
You might consider leaving a cordial note on the article's talk page commenting about the move and your reversion of the move.
— ERcheck ( talk) 14:35, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
My apologies if you took offense at my strikethroughing; that was not my intention. My understanding was that strikethroughs are used to indicate which criticisms have been addressed. I was following what is a common practice on the candidates page. Vancouver is neither the only candidate where this has been done, nor am I the only one who has done it on the Vancouver review, and until now I didn't realize it bothered anyone. Bobanny 15:34, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
I fixed a couple typos in the footnotes, and they seem to be working now. Thanks for your help. Bobanny 16:22, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
The debate you're looking for is at Wikipedia:Categories_for_deletion/Log/2006_July_20#WikiProject_participants. We're doing it again because people on CFDU would like to see that discussion reopened. Feel free to bring up the oligarchy argument you introduced last time; I'm sure there are people who haven't heard it.-- Mike Selinker 00:23, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
As a fellow boy scout and Eagle Scout, I can not understand why you would delete my addition to your article. All of the information was factual and none of it was of the sort that needs to be cited. (for example you wouln't cite "the Wright Brothers invented the first airplane") Please respond
yours in scouting, Foomaster
Yours in Scouting, Rlevse Rlevse 02:01, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
with the unnecessarily complicated citation process that Wikipedia has, but I still shouldn't have done it. As far as the project being the most important part I admit that it is arguable. Certainly it is more important than the elective merit badges (as far as being a requirement) but many of the silver ringers are equally important. However, the merit badges don't even get their own section!!! I know that by clicking a few links you can get to a more comprehensive description of the merit badges, but let's face it, who's going to take the time to do that? The answer is very few people. It would be nice if the merit badges were at least listed and maybe a few words about how the merit badges build important life skills and values. Nothing extensive, just a paragraph or two. Look at it this way: While Wikipedia is not supposed to be used for advertising their is nothing wrong with providing useful and factual information that shows people what a great organisation the BSA is. The history of the medals, while interesting and informative, should be secondary to explaining how scouting builds the leaders of tomorrow today, and how achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is the culmination of one's journey through Scouting. Again I am NOT criticizing your article, it is well done. I just think it lacks some things.
Yours in Scouting, Foomaster (fooeditor)
I will keep that in mind
Just to butt in here. Could you wait until we are off the main page to make any more edits? I'm sure you have some good things to contribute, but they are getting lost in the noise right now. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 04:50, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
You might want to read this, it's the new format for GSUSA. It doesn't appear to have any Studio 2B and if that's the case the part of me which will always be a scout is rejoycing, but the editor side of me sees a huge edit redox coming up. [1] Darthgriz 9 8 17:41, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
"The Lone Scout program serves boys who cannot take part in a nearby troop on a regular basis because of such factors as distance, weather, time, disability or other difficulties. While the boy does not participate in troop or patrol activities, he does learn the fun, values, and achievements of Scouting" i deleted the "fun" because it is POV. Please explain how it could not be POV or i will revert.
Yes i know a million boys disagree with me. The point is that a million other boys disagree with you. Therefor the subject is well subject to POV/NPOV treatment. The "fun" in the article should be implied just like the "evil" in the hitler article.
Can you please elaborate on these issues. List them out, so they can be addressed and crossed out as they're worked on. And with all the particapation we have on this page, could you please allow us a week lead time, to fix these issues. Most GA nominees(especially long ones) are placed on hold for curtesy reasons, and really trying to improve this page instead of just shooting it down, which has happened twice now. We would appreciate it, and we will work on any and all issues. Copied from Talk:Dime (United States coin) Jo e I 00:17, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi, thanks for the review of South African Scout Association. I think the nomination was a bit premature. I haven't been involved in this page for a while but I'll revive my interest in it at some point soon. Zaian 06:37, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
Hmm, nobody in particular comes to mind; the article tends to attract rather more interest from the Scouting side than the military side, and I can't recall, offhand, anyone with an interest in the Boer Wars themselves. You might try leaving a note here, but I'm not sure how quickly you'll actually get some citations from that.
There's a good history of the Boer War available online, though, so you might be able to pull the needed citations for that part of his career from there without too much trouble. ;-) Kirill Lokshin 04:06, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
I just read the first few paragraphs and this doesn't even tell you what country this is in????ARGH!!! Rlevse 12:38, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
Added England, to location. GazMan7 16:01, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
Do you need anymore military or family references for your GAR? — ERcheck ( talk) 16:51, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
I was trying to revert the anon's blanking of the page, I mistakingly reverted to the wrong version, I reverted myself right away. -- ManiF 21:47, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse!
Let me explain where I am coming from with regards Cathedrals.
Yes, I do write at length. -- Amandajm 15:25, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
Hello, some questions arouse to me about GA Vilnius Castle Complex, I left them on article talk page. When you have time please view them. Thanks in advance. M.K. 12:22, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
Well, my scouting friend, I didn't refer to a Wiki article. I referred to the actual show - season and episode as specified. But I'll fix some written references just to make you happy. :-)
Peace!
Duribald 13:23, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
I don't really see how my reference could cause such confusion, but I'll keep it simple and academic in the future.
Duribald 15:35, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
Many thanks for reverting the vandalism to my user page. Much appreciated, Gwernol 16:01, 26 November 2006 (UTC)
The refs have all been fixed. - Ravedave ( help name my baby) 00:20, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, I was looking at the FA nominations page and noticed that you are an active contributor there with a lot of good thoughts/recommendations. I am working on an article, that I would love to get to FA status but I'm not sure what else needs to be done to get it there. I was hoping that you might take a look at it and give me some advice? Also, how long does an article need to be 'stable' before being considered for an FA? This article has undergone MAJOR revisions over the past month (nominated for deletion when I first started!) Right now most of the revisions are coming as a result of peer reviews and my soliciting comments from people who make changes on the page. I'll watch your page for a response. Balloonman 19:26, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Please keep an eye on this so the user who keeps adding a large paragraph on a single Rover Crew in Canada knows it is not only me who thinks it is inappropriate. I have told him on his talk page to write an article on Rovers in Canada and give it a brief mnention there as it does seem notable in a way. Cheers, Brian. -- Bduke 22:01, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Rlevse, fair use images such as Image:Scouting Nederland.jpg are not permitted to be used in Portal space, per Wikipedia:Fair use criteria item #9. I've asked about this before, and have done research into this issue to determine actual policy on this matter. You can see some of this work at User:Durin/Fair_use_miscellany#Fair_use_on_portals. I've reverted your re-insertion of the image back into the portal pages. Please do not re-insert the images. If you have any questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. -- Durin 01:15, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Good sir, please visit User:Husnock/Durinconcerns. I am trying to keep a record of disputes with this user. - Husnock 04:09, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Please have a look at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Scouting/Translations#Algeria. User:Evrik moved the respective article without reaching a consensus. -- jergen 10:33, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi there. Thank you for your input, we have dealt with your comment and I hope you will be able to support this nomination. Thanks again. TimVickers 17:20, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Looper5920 has assessed the Military brat article. For the Military History project, assessments above B-class require more extensive review. GAs go through the main GA review; for A-class, see Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Assessment#Requests for A-Class status, which requires a formal review by the project. Is the author interested this prior to FAC? I noted that the article has already been through the Project's peer review. — ERcheck ( talk) 03:11, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
Hey there Rlevse,
Could you take a look at the article Polish-Romanian Alliance, it was nominated for GA... but I didn't think it was ready for GA (but I decided not to fail it either because I thought it had potential and I'll give the writer a chance first.) So I made several comments, the primary writer rather than accepting or rejecting the comments has become defensive/close to personal attacks in his response. Could you let me know if you think my comments were out of line, on the money, and what you (as a more experienced reviewer) would have done? PS respond here to keep discussion in tack. Balloonman 17:13, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
Sorry if this seems kinda out of place, but you seem very knowledgeable and passionate about Scouting, so I'm just curious to know what sort of connection do you have in Scouting. If your connected to a Troop and it has a web page mind passing the address my way? One of my stranger hobbies is to browse web sites of Scout troops around the world. My own troops address is [2]. Jediwannabe 13:36, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for your comments on the Kennet and Avon Canal article. As you suggested I've expanded the lead to give a fuller description of the main article describing the route of the canal. Any further suggestions welcome. — Rod talk 14:48, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
I passed South African Scout Association but I wasn't sure what category you guys had the scouting articles that were GA... so I didn't add it to one of the lists. Where should it go? Balloonman 19:04, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
Meh. My most obvious suggestion would be to replace the (frankly quite useless) "Title" section at the top of your project page with a more detailed introduction that gives a more precise description of the project's scope. (That's the approach MILHIST took to clear up the perpetual questions about the meaning of "military history", anyways.) Kirill Lokshin 20:42, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
How about the Signpost? See Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/About. Looking at the Newsroom, it seems that it is a regular feature to include a WikiProject. — ERcheck ( talk) 22:44, 30 November 2006 (UTC)
Thanks again, you really helped out a lot and got a few more eyes to look at the article which really helped. Balloonman 06:02, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
I don't now what direction to take on the "Sections" section now - I had a clear idea earlier this week, but the discussions over at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Scouting has brought in a confounding factor... still, that section is heavily fudged, and I will endeavour to do something about it tomorrow. Horus Kol 11:36, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Scoutlink (UK) is now a very short stub... i will try to pad it a bit more - but there isn't much information on the web about it, unfortunately. Horus Kol 10:53, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, I've started a discussion on the talk page for Military brat (U.S. subculture) about the new name. Is Military brat (U.S. subculture) the best or should it be "U.S. military brat" or something else? Also, thanks for your support on it's FAC. Balloonman 22:39, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi. I've not run VandalProof ... I didn't know that it had the capability of showing who was online. Interesting. I've got a quiet few moments and was checking in and making a few edits. My RL has been quite demanding lately and I've had less time for Wikipedia... I expect it to be the case through the holiday. I notice that the Scouting project has recently added a number of new articles on Girl Guides and a Religion in Scouting article. Nice adds. — ERcheck ( talk) 13:00, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
Greetings from the guy who wrote the Cambodian Civil War article. I know you guys (editors I guess, not contributors) run around and "clean up" articles. But you are about the sixth or seventh that I have run across that does not seem to care one way or another how your changes alter the context of what else has been written. Eg. The Vietnamese Massacres as a topic heading - I know, you are not supposed to use the article. But your changing of it without considering the context of the remainder of the text completely altered its meaning. By removing the article it appeared in the heading (Vietnamese Massacres) that it was the Viets that were doing the killing and not the other way around. A simpler way of doing it would have been to change it to Massacre of the Vietnamese (which I promptly did). This is a long-winded explanation of what I consider one of the true banes of this conglomeration. Editors that alter text, insert incorrect information, and do not clean up their own messes. RM Gillespie 22:42, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
Oooh I'm Impressed! And not one whit surprised by your response. Birds of a feather do indeed fly together. RM Gillespie 01:35, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm finally getting around to added OA lodge information and links to more states. I'm kinda stuck, as I'd like to ask your advice on if or how I can add to the Insular areas and councils overseas line of the AmScoutbystate stub (or whatever you call it). Even though Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau are independent countries, as former trust territories they still use the BSA program and are part of the Aloha Council. As such, is it appropriate that these three countries be added? I don't think they would fall under American Scouting overseas, as that refers to Direct Service, BSA. I just don't want to start another long winded discussion that ticks off the much more experienced Wiki members. Thanks for your help in advance. Robhmac 02:50, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
Hello. I understand Japanese animation might not be your personnal passion, but would you mind having a quick glance at Serial Experiments Lain to point out its text weaknesses? It is going through FAC and its text has been deemed insufficient to pass criterion 1a. I hear you're one of the best editors in this regard, so here I am. -- SidiLemine 12:39, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm sorry if I'm pestering, but I just wanted to know if there is a chance you might give the article a copyedit?-- SidiLemine 11:38, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Randy, I put it on there because I intended to put that it is the historic home of Russian Scouting, but my break ended before I could get it in. Thanks. Chris 02:53, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
You did such a phenomenal job on the Medal of Honor article, I thought you would be the right person to write an article on this topic (I didn't find one already written):
As I hear about impersonators, I get incensed. When I read today's Marine Corps Times article on the man arraigned for wearing the Navy Cross (along with a number of other medals) to the Marine Corps Ball, I was astounded at the gall. So, that leads to a request for an article about the Stolen Valor Act and perhaps a history section about impersonators and laws, past and present. — ERcheck ( talk) 06:19, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
The Scout Association of Hong Kong has been put up (without notice, this is probably by accident) for GAR. Can you please inform the Scouting Wikiproject that it's up for GAR and work to improve it accordingly? Thanks - Malkinann 02:29, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Looks good. Thanks for creating it! Kirill Lokshin 18:06, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
To respond to the specific notes,
I like the concept of a guide. There are some un-updated and often unuseful footnotes at User:AndyZ/PRnotes, but that's it right now. Thanks for the feedback, AZ t 22:36, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
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For the Hold on SkyTrain (Vancouver), you shoulda substituted the name of the article in the HOLD template (on WP:GAC) in the place where it says "Article." That is, instead of entering this: #:{{GAOnHold|Article}} ~~~~
you shoulda entered this:
#:{{GAOnHold|SkyTrain (Vancouver)}} ~~~~
later -- Ling.Nut 20:37, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse,
I just finished the major revisions on this article and was hoping that you could give it the once over... Balloonman 09:00, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Rlevse, I'll be happy to help you out. A lot information is in the
The Scout Association article, but I will try and clarify a few things for you:
We have a Headquarters which sits right at the top of the structure - with the Chief Scout and Executives.
Immediately under that: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are National organisations - each with their own commissioners for various parts of the programme (activities, the various sections, and so on). Some events and programmes are organised at this level (like national shooting competitions, gathers and some international expeditions).
Each of the national organisations are broken into Counties (in England) or Areas (in the others), which consist of Districts. Both of these levels have executive committees and a bunch of commissioners - responsible for supporting the section programmes and activities and other aspects of Scouting in their area. More events and programmes are organised at this level - sometimes subsidised by funds from the County or District.
Districts have a number of Groups - again, there is an executive for this, with a Group Scout Leader.
The sections within UK Scouting are the age groups - the youngest three sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) are run as part of a Group - although not all Groups have all sections. Explorer Scouts are run by the District - Units can be created which work in partnership of Groups, but they are still seperate, larger Districts can have as many Units as they need or can support. Network is organised at the County level - with Local Networks covering areas within the County.
Hope this helps,
Horus Kol
12:21, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Rlevse, question for you, I know that scouting is big in military communities. Particularly boy scouts, but I didn't come across anything in my research to support that claim. I was wondering if you had or knew of a source that tied scouting to the military? Balloonman 16:24, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
I replied on my talk page. I would say that dependents overseas would be more likely to be in Scouting due to fewer youth programs over-all. -- Gadget850 ( Ed) 20:33, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi. FYI there has been a proposal at the GG+GS task force for an article called Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting showing the special aspects of this. As I understand it, this does not conflict with Wikiproject Scouting's principle of "Guiding is Scouting". If you have concerns, you know where to find us! Kingbird 15:58, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
-- Yomangani talk 00:53, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
To keep this slightly Wikipedia related I have started Adopt a State, so adopt your state article today! - Ravedave ( help name my baby) 03:50, 15 December 2006 (UTC) |
Congrats on the DYK for the Stolen Valor Act of 2005. I missed its appearance on the main page, but went back and looked in the archives for what was posted:
Great work on the article! — ERcheck ( talk) 12:21, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
I have fixed your concerns with this article. The lead is longer, and I have added access dates for the citations. Thanks for your time. -- Selmo ( talk) 21:53, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey there Rlevse, did you enjoy the attack of Kenyon09 on me... "You are implicitly insulting GeeJo for nominating a POV (I don't think this article is POV at all) article for DYK. I hope that someone takes your assault on the main editor and GeeJo seriously." I think Kenyon09 is actually a sock puppet... possibly for user:Faria. They both shoot first and ask questions later---without consideration for what the other person is saying. I am an OWU graduate---but based upon the activism of the main authors (and allegations of puppetry on the OWU talk pages) I am almost ashamed of that fact. Anyway, I'm glad that others are commenting on this article's bias an problems. I've done so, but I get attacked. EDIT: FYI, the only reason why I mention this to you is because I view you as a wiki-friend... ;-) Balloonman 03:40, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Re: your comment at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Rodney Pocceschi
I'm sorry to hear that this AfD seems to have bothered you to this point. I certainly hope nothing I wrote was unreasonable or uncivil. I know you put a lot of work into that article, so a "don't take it too personally" comment would just ring hollow. Let me know if there's anything I might do to make you feel more welcome...again...at Wikipedia. Hopefully you'll choose to continue your valuable contributions in the future. -- Scientizzle 01:58, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
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I hope you will change your mind ... sure, there are problems here, but you've done a lot of great work with WP:SCOUT and it would be great to see that continue. BigDT 16:25, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
Good stuff. Deizio talk 21:19, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
Many thanks to all who supported me during my MUCH NEEDED WikiBreak. Now I FULLY understand why they are needed. What an intense year! Man, did I need that break. Many thanks to you all for supporting the project. You are all fine Scouters and editors. Let’s keep improving our articles. Scouting is still a FAC (not sure if it’ll make it or not on this round) and the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Task Force was recently started—please support the GG/GS Task Force if you can. We really want to beef up our articles in that area. I myself ordered a book on Our Chalet and have started an article on that. Yours in Scouting, Rlevse 21:33, 29 December 2006 (UTC)