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Hi Gavin. I noticed you closed/archived a list I nominated as a featured list candidate. Why? Thank you, New9374 ( talk) 02:23, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
After withdrawal and subsequent copy-edit(s), i have reopened a FAC for Eega a week ago. If interested, please do consider reviewing the candidate when you are free. All constructive comments are welcomed. Regards, Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 13:00, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
You really shouldn't be feeding the ref desk troll by re-posting his comments. He's a banned user and is not allowed to edit. ← Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 23:44, 9 September 2016 (UTC)
And by drawing attention to TRM's excessive reaction, you've hurt his case instead of helped. Unless you no longer care. ← Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 01:09, 10 September 2016 (UTC)
Really sad to see you winding down your activities here, and I sincerely hope that it's temporary. I was wondering if you'd like to review Ms. Chastain's FAC which has been open for over a month but hasn't received much of a feedback. Cheers! -- Krimuk|90 ( talk) 07:44, 11 September 2016 (UTC)
Hi SchroCat. Sorry to bother you, but I wanted to tell you that List of regicides of Charles I is ready for an October 7 TFL appearance. The blurb is here, for your reviewing pleasure. Cheers. Giants2008 ( Talk) 02:22, 13 September 2016 (UTC)
Your impending departure is greatly to be deplored, but may I ask one favour of you if you still have some reviewing boots on? After a long gestation I've finally brought Lieutenant Kijé (Prokofiev) to FAC. It did not have a formal PR, although Wehwalt gave a talkpage review and Tim looked it over a while back. If among your valedictory duties you could give it a glance, I would much appreciate it. Brianboulton ( talk) 17:21, 16 September 2016 (UTC)
Love your "hsndle." You obviously have a sense of humor! I hsve been chasing my tail over this fellow for awhile now. Again, love your "name." Enjoy your retirement. JANNBEAU Jann42beau ( talk) 23:25, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
I cannot seem to type worth a darn! Apologies. I just read your comment about working with idiots, etc.; I just want to say that I am so sorry that trying to use your intelligence in editing and producing Wiki articles has worn you down. Maybe after a break, you will get back to it. Wiki needs intelligent, knowledgable, (sp?), and patient authors/editors. Jann42beau ( talk) 23:35, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
Let me be the first to congratulate you on this reaching FL! Since it looks like that's gonna be the last thing you take to FLC, I'll say now that I hope you enjoyed your time there with this and many other lists while it lasted. FLC won't be the same without your service as a delegate. Best regards, Snuggums ( talk / edits) 23:09, 21 September 2016 (UTC)
Jo-Jo Eumerus, could you please write-protect my page please. Once this idiotic grudge-block (commenting at ANI about a specific point is not disruptive, despite the lies from the blocking admin) has ended in about 12 hours time I'm off. Thanks - Gavin ( talk) 06:53, 27 September 2016 (UTC)
Are you leaving? — Calvin999 09:28, 27 September 2016 (UTC)
It's safe to try writing text content again? :-D We hope ( talk) 11:32, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
That's great news. Welcome back. Dudley Miles ( talk) 09:42, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
Hi, SchroCat. I'm just posting to let you know that List of works by W. E. Johns – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for July 14. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008 ( Talk) 20:17, 19 June 2017 (UTC)
Good to see some life in you anyway. Like myself I'm not exactly "back" yet, difficult to be motivated here, especially with great weather!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:58, 18 June 2017 (UTC)
I have realized what I have done. This still means that I will continue to edit on the Wikia Fandom and have my disagreements with Wikipedia's policies, but I would like for myself to stop revert your edits and at the last minute I tried comprising with you (see my talk page). I see the article I created was second rate rubbish and you're absolutely right about that. I looked at it with 95% dread when you temporarily retired and took the good parts of it and put it onto the Wiki Fandom. I thought, 'Well, let me revamp my user page into somewhat a proper user page'. I had thought about this for a while and I just gave up at first, but as we had started the edit war, I had come to the realization that it was time for the bad times on Wikipedia between us to go away so I attempted to compromise and was on my way to solving this long dragged out issue with you. Again, I apologise profusely for my reckless behaviours from the time we had contacted each other. And please read my draft on Bond 25, Draft:Bond 25. I think that was an improvement over that hideous article I wrote. Let's reconcile please and let's hope we could get to know each other more kindly and more respectfully. Thanks.
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Hi SchroCat. I'm very happy to see you back. Moisejp ( talk) 01:32, 23 June 2017 (UTC)
3 million Thais mentally ill, interesting.. I wonder how many of them spend every minute of every day trolling Wikipedians...♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:18, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
You have given no reason for reverting my recent reverting of the plot for this novel. I notice you reverted am earlier correction to the nonsensical claim that Grant was responsible for faking the deaths of deaths of Darko Kerim and the third Soviet agent. I have just finished rereading the novel and that claim is nowhere made there. Again, it wasn't a magazine into which Bond slipped his cigarette case but an Eric Ambler novel. There were other inaccuracies too. Please try and achieve consensus on the article's talk page before reverting again. Mzilikazi1939 ( talk) 19:02, 6 July 2017 (UTC)
( talk) 19:15, 6 July 2017 (UTC) Just did so. Mzilikazi1939 ( talk) 19:21, 6 July 2017 (UTC)
What precedent is there for NOT using the spouse field simply because the subject of the article has a family that has its own dedicated article on this website? Davejohnsan ( talk) 18:57, 13 July 2017 (UTC)
This is my fourth attempt at a featured list. Feel free to leave comments if any. :) Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 18:37, 15 July 2017 (UTC)
Good to see you back. Could you please take a look at this FAC? It's not a long article. Thanks.-- Wehwalt ( talk) 11:25, 22 July 2017 (UTC)
@ SchroCat: I thought the fragrance was of interest. Why delete Whispyhistory ( talk) 18:24, 22 July 2017 (UTC)
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Thanks for supporting my run for administrator. I am honored and grateful. ) Cullen328 Let's discuss it 00:05, 24 July 2017 (UTC) |
Hi SchroCat. I noted that you participated in previous FLC for Jared Leto filmography and I was wondering if you could leave a comment on the article's current nomination. The review seems to have stalled and I'm afraid it will be closed for the fourth time due to lack of comments. Your help would be very much appreciated.-- Earthh ( talk) 10:42, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
Wb. I'd really like to see this one on the Main Page on his birthday (in September), if that's okay. - Dank ( push to talk) 15:27, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
You might be interested in WP:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#WP:IDHT behavior from Light show. Snuggums ( talk / edits) 17:11, 14 August 2017 (UTC)
If you have some spare time, would you mind reviewing this FAC? It's lagging, rather.-- Wehwalt ( talk) 18:30, 22 August 2017 (UTC)
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message 171.7.108.243 ( talk) 07:21, 23 August 2017 (UTC) |
Hello SchoCat,
I know that I have been sympathising with you ever since I came onto Wikipedia. I have insulted you numerous times and now I have regretted all of that. I should have listened to you and the Wikipedians who were trying to correct my mistakes. I would like to get along with you and put all of those troubles behind us. Also, i would like for use to communicate whenever I need help or whenever you need help as well on Wikipedia. I am trying to improve and not make the same mistakes again. Please reply whenever you can.
Best regards,
( Mi600740 ( talk) 21:04, 24 August 2017 (UTC))
looking at this image, I think it is covered by template:PD-UKGov. It's a extract from a UK government report, it's over 50 years since publication, and even though its a map that will also be over 50 years old so also covered by the same UK Crown Copyright. Nthep ( talk) 20:04, 27 August 2017 (UTC)
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Precious the coprolite is here to remind you that it was one year ago this week you left Wikipedia over the infobox conflicts. We hope ( talk) 00:29, 28 August 2017 (UTC) |
This is to let you know that the Catherine Zeta-Jones article has been scheduled as today's featured article for September 25, 2017. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/September 25, 2017, but note that a coordinator will trim the lead to around 1100 characters anyway, so you aren't obliged to do so. Thanks! Jimfbleak - talk to me? 08:40, 28 August 2017 (UTC)
Thanks for your nice edits recently at the Alfred Hitchcock article. Someone has initiated a review of this article which I nominated though I'm not sure if it was meant as a support comment or a start-of-review comment. Could you take a glance there when time allows? ManKnowsInfinity ( talk) 15:40, 28 August 2017 (UTC)
Hi Gavin,
Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:Burking Poor Old Mrs Constitution. Wellcome L0019663.jpg is scheduled to be Picture of the Day on October 3, 2017. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2017-10-03. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Chris Woodrich ( talk) 02:18, 17 September 2017 (UTC)
The desperation the parents & family-members must have felt...trying to rescue people...especially all those children...reminds me of the aftermath of the Bath School disaster, with those Michigan townspeople trying to dig through the rubble of their school. Of course, the disaster was an act perpetrated by a single person and not a faceless corporation that only cared about profit... Shearonink ( talk) 16:04, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
Might need your assistance here - it outside my usual area, and as a proud cork man I am may be a bit blinded. Would very much like your insight. PR is here. You don't need to be gentle :) Ceoil ( talk) 16:11, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
As Ritchie333 pinged you on Talk:The Rolling Stones/GA1, I was wondering if you would consider assisting me in copyediting The Rolling Stones? I eventually would like to nominate it for featured article status and would like a second set of eyes to assist me with it. If not, that is fine. Regardless, thanks for your time! -- TheSandDoctor ( talk) 05:47, 20 August 2017 (UTC)
Hi TheSandDoctor, There are high standards at FA, particularly around sourcing, and as a newbie to the process your article will come under particular scrutiny (it's nothing personal - all new nominees have their worked checked more thoroughly until reviewers are happy that everyone apreciates the requirements). There are a few things you should consider before you go to FAC:
Some of the English language examples on page one of eleven of a JSTOR search
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I'll get round to the c/e in a few days. Cheers – SchroCat ( talk) 14:03, 20 August 2017 (UTC)
The works in "Further reading" are just book sources that somebody has put in the article at some point but for one reason or another were not used to cite anything in the article. I converted most book sources over to using {{
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but there were a few that needed more than trivial work, from what I recall. I like using sfn, other editors prefer harvnb, it doesn't really matter as long as it's consistent throughout. Since the sourcing requirements for GA are significantly lower than FA, I didn't see this as a showstopper. Obviously for FAC we should consider all of them, plus the JSTOR source, plus anything else that can crop up. I'm not going to begrudge TheSandDoctor for wanting to get this to FA - how many other FACs with 2.5 million annual views do we get these days - but I just want to absolutely stress that he's going to want to eat, sleep, breathe and live the Stones for the next six months, and personally that's more than I can cope with!
Ritchie333
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Hi there SchroCat, I am not in any rush, but just wanted to check in regarding this as you said that you would copy-edit this article 16 days ago but have yet to? As I say, I am in no rush, just being sure that this is still on your radar so to speak. -- TheSandDoctor ( talk) 06:48, 5 September 2017 (UTC)
For the record, I share the sentiment expressed in your comments. I just don't think editing TRM's user page is neither the right place nor the effective place to express that sentiment. There are better venues to make the voices heard. Regards, Alex Shih Talk 15:06, 27 September 2017 (UTC)
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To thank you for the wonderful articles you write, and in particular for getting Emily Davison to featured-article status. SarahSV (talk) 05:46, 28 September 2017 (UTC) |
Nicely-written, well-researched, looks like you've gotten a lot of input from Peer Review. Was wondering why you're not going for a GA first instead of a FA. Shearonink ( talk) 12:55, 28 September 2017 (UTC)
My comment here was unneeded, and I sincerely apologise for making it - it's caused drama and a "discussion" which didn't need to occur. I made it in retaliation to a comment you made, which isn't an excuse. I should hold myself to a higher standard. I do applaud those who make mainspace contributions and create articles - it's something I struggle to do (evidenced by my lacklustre attempts) but I do wish I could contribute more. Ritchie is right, the majority of administrative tasks I do are a heck of a lot easier than writing a good (not good) article, and for that I'd like to thank you for the time you donate to building an encyclopedia -- There'sNoTime ( to explain) 09:59, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
I used to bother User:Cassianto about the civility rules, but then I took some time to read some of the articles he brought to the featured article standard. I realized that the true purpose of Wikipedia is not about these petty editor squabbles, but about the gifts of knowledge that the project, with its many talented writers, can deliver. Let me take this moment to thank you for your hard work creating and improving articles that help simple folk like me learn more about our truly wonderful world, and the people who inhabit it. Mr Ernie ( talk) 13:17, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
There is currently a discussion at
Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. [Same thing I told Cassianto: nothing personal--I am looking for a good way to stop this. Or you could tell me you'll stay away from the AfD.]
Drmies (
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You bugger! BB also removes my twiddlies. I shall be revenged. Meanwhile I have some quotes in my sandpit if you want them for your bit. Help yourself. Also, I have been raiding the BL for free images for the ED bibliography page, and we can recycle any or all of them. Pray ponder. Tim riley talk 16:38, 11 October 2017 (UTC)
User talk:Guy Macon#Suggestion -- Guy Macon ( talk) 21:15, 19 October 2017 (UTC)
This is to let you know that the Josephine Butler article has been scheduled as today's featured article for November 29, 2017. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/November 29, 2017. Thanks! Ealdgyth - Talk 17:22, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
Stevenmtyler ( talk) 11:47, 8 November 2017 (UTC)Hi SchroCat, I don't know how to contact you, please could you reach out to me about the Tottenham Outrage at Stevenmtyler ( talk) 11:47, 8 November 2017 (UTC)
Wasn't he religious? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Espngeek ( talk • contribs)
I was wondering if I could temporarily borrow your writing skills. Following on from the discussion at User_talk:Betty_Logan#MOS:PARAGRAPHS I was wondering if you could take a look at The_Birth_of_a_Nation#Responses, especially the paragraph structuring. Another editor feels it would work better with smaller paragraphs. I am not looking for someone to take my side here and if it can be made to work with smaller paragraphs then I am happy for that to proceed. Basically I just think the dispute would benefit from a third party with decent writing skills, because there is probably a sensible compromise. Betty Logan ( talk) 05:05, 18 November 2017 (UTC)
When I upload photos that aren't mine, how do I get permissions and how do I track down the author of the photo even if they conceal their identity or it's unknown, what shall I do call them or send them a letter. I'm confused with the whole process. Let me know if you could help me with this. Thanks.
( Mi600740 ( talk) 06:11, 18 November 2017 (UTC))
I had also seen that you've looked over my draft. Has my editing style improved in contrast to the rubbish article I've made? ( Mi600740 ( talk) 06:32, 18 November 2017 (UTC))
I had just made some grammar fixes on the draft, does it look better now? ( Mi600740 ( talk) 05:32, 20 November 2017 (UTC))
Congratulations and thank you! SarahSV (talk) 00:06, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
Thank you for "a fascinating and important character", not only in the history of women's rights! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 08:12, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
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Greetings and felicitations. I noticed that you reverted my edit to Josephine Butler. How wide is your browser window? I use 1600 pixels, which I understand is fairly common, and the second image in question is pushing the Portal box down into the "Notes and references" section, which is what I am trying to fix. — DocWatson42 ( talk) 14:48, 1 December 2017 (UTC)
Hello, SchroCat. Voting in the 2017 Arbitration Committee elections is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 10 December. All users who registered an account before Saturday, 28 October 2017, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Wednesday, 1 November 2017 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.
The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.
If you wish to participate in the 2017 election, please review the candidates and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery ( talk) 18:42, 3 December 2017 (UTC)
I have recently created two award lists: List of accolades received by Moneyball and List of accolades received by The Tree of Life, both of which are up for FLC here and here. Do let me know if you are willing to leave comments there by pinging me. Thanks. — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 16:13, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
I am importuning close colleagues to look in, if they are inclined, at the peer review for Arthur Sullivan. Ssilvers and I are planning to take the article to FAC, and if you are inclined to look in at the peer review and give us your comments, it will be esteemed a favour. – Tim riley talk 22:53, 2 December 2017 (UTC)
I would appreciate your comments as always here, SchroCat. Do let me know if you are interested in reviewing this by pinging me. Thank you. BTW, Moneyball's accolades list passed its FLC.
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Looking at you, kid
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Seeing your FAC reminded me that if ED runs at TFA, it should be on the anniversary of her birth or her death. Unless the current TFA coordinator schedule changes, I won't be scheduling May or December, so it won't be my call anyway, cheers Jimfbleak - talk to me? 16:30, 7 December 2017 (UTC)
Dear Schrocat, the PR for the above, to which you kindly contributed, is now closed and the FAC opened. If you have the time and inclination, your further comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and best regards. KJP1 ( talk) 16:25, 13 December 2017 (UTC)
As no good deed goes unpunished, we are alerting everyone who was kind enough to contribute to the peer review on Sullivan that Ssilvers and I now have the article up for FAC. If you have the time and inclination to look in, we shall be most grateful. Tim riley talk 12:02, 14 December 2017 (UTC)
Have to say it again because i really mean it. Thank you for your words. One gets kicked down on Wikipedia due to random nonsense and people being too proud to admit mistakes but then some kind soul comes along and restores some faith. But i have to say, this was... wow. I understand disagreement but bold faced lying getting worse and worse with every comment, deceitful arguments, switching positions and placing the burden of providing policy on me after a dozen requests for providing that exact non existing policy the whole objection was based on... man that annoyed me for a second there. But anyway, you don't need to listen to me whine. I sincerely apreciate your comments made. I feel like i somwhat held my own there and leave with my head up high, not having lied, not having been deceitful etc. Thank you. Oh, and i am sure i have enjoyed more than one of the articles you have written, much more thankful for that actually, haha. People like you are what makes this place worth while, not lying ANI dwellers like softlavender. Have a great and productive day anyway(sorry for the bit of venting here...and i am totally embarassed that this whole mess happened on such a weird topic, hahaha) 91.49.73.234 ( talk) 08:50, 16 December 2017 (UTC)
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Many thanks Ealdgyth, and a very warm Io Saturnalia to you too! Cheers - SchroCat ( talk) 14:16, 17 December 2017 (UTC)
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Hi Gavin. I noticed you closed/archived a list I nominated as a featured list candidate. Why? Thank you, New9374 ( talk) 02:23, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
After withdrawal and subsequent copy-edit(s), i have reopened a FAC for Eega a week ago. If interested, please do consider reviewing the candidate when you are free. All constructive comments are welcomed. Regards, Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 13:00, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
You really shouldn't be feeding the ref desk troll by re-posting his comments. He's a banned user and is not allowed to edit. ← Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 23:44, 9 September 2016 (UTC)
And by drawing attention to TRM's excessive reaction, you've hurt his case instead of helped. Unless you no longer care. ← Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 01:09, 10 September 2016 (UTC)
Really sad to see you winding down your activities here, and I sincerely hope that it's temporary. I was wondering if you'd like to review Ms. Chastain's FAC which has been open for over a month but hasn't received much of a feedback. Cheers! -- Krimuk|90 ( talk) 07:44, 11 September 2016 (UTC)
Hi SchroCat. Sorry to bother you, but I wanted to tell you that List of regicides of Charles I is ready for an October 7 TFL appearance. The blurb is here, for your reviewing pleasure. Cheers. Giants2008 ( Talk) 02:22, 13 September 2016 (UTC)
Your impending departure is greatly to be deplored, but may I ask one favour of you if you still have some reviewing boots on? After a long gestation I've finally brought Lieutenant Kijé (Prokofiev) to FAC. It did not have a formal PR, although Wehwalt gave a talkpage review and Tim looked it over a while back. If among your valedictory duties you could give it a glance, I would much appreciate it. Brianboulton ( talk) 17:21, 16 September 2016 (UTC)
Love your "hsndle." You obviously have a sense of humor! I hsve been chasing my tail over this fellow for awhile now. Again, love your "name." Enjoy your retirement. JANNBEAU Jann42beau ( talk) 23:25, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
I cannot seem to type worth a darn! Apologies. I just read your comment about working with idiots, etc.; I just want to say that I am so sorry that trying to use your intelligence in editing and producing Wiki articles has worn you down. Maybe after a break, you will get back to it. Wiki needs intelligent, knowledgable, (sp?), and patient authors/editors. Jann42beau ( talk) 23:35, 20 September 2016 (UTC)
Let me be the first to congratulate you on this reaching FL! Since it looks like that's gonna be the last thing you take to FLC, I'll say now that I hope you enjoyed your time there with this and many other lists while it lasted. FLC won't be the same without your service as a delegate. Best regards, Snuggums ( talk / edits) 23:09, 21 September 2016 (UTC)
Jo-Jo Eumerus, could you please write-protect my page please. Once this idiotic grudge-block (commenting at ANI about a specific point is not disruptive, despite the lies from the blocking admin) has ended in about 12 hours time I'm off. Thanks - Gavin ( talk) 06:53, 27 September 2016 (UTC)
Are you leaving? — Calvin999 09:28, 27 September 2016 (UTC)
It's safe to try writing text content again? :-D We hope ( talk) 11:32, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
That's great news. Welcome back. Dudley Miles ( talk) 09:42, 15 June 2017 (UTC)
Hi, SchroCat. I'm just posting to let you know that List of works by W. E. Johns – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for July 14. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008 ( Talk) 20:17, 19 June 2017 (UTC)
Good to see some life in you anyway. Like myself I'm not exactly "back" yet, difficult to be motivated here, especially with great weather!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:58, 18 June 2017 (UTC)
I have realized what I have done. This still means that I will continue to edit on the Wikia Fandom and have my disagreements with Wikipedia's policies, but I would like for myself to stop revert your edits and at the last minute I tried comprising with you (see my talk page). I see the article I created was second rate rubbish and you're absolutely right about that. I looked at it with 95% dread when you temporarily retired and took the good parts of it and put it onto the Wiki Fandom. I thought, 'Well, let me revamp my user page into somewhat a proper user page'. I had thought about this for a while and I just gave up at first, but as we had started the edit war, I had come to the realization that it was time for the bad times on Wikipedia between us to go away so I attempted to compromise and was on my way to solving this long dragged out issue with you. Again, I apologise profusely for my reckless behaviours from the time we had contacted each other. And please read my draft on Bond 25, Draft:Bond 25. I think that was an improvement over that hideous article I wrote. Let's reconcile please and let's hope we could get to know each other more kindly and more respectfully. Thanks.
( Mi600740 ( talk) 01:09, 5 July 2017 (UTC))
Hi SchroCat. I'm very happy to see you back. Moisejp ( talk) 01:32, 23 June 2017 (UTC)
3 million Thais mentally ill, interesting.. I wonder how many of them spend every minute of every day trolling Wikipedians...♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:18, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
You have given no reason for reverting my recent reverting of the plot for this novel. I notice you reverted am earlier correction to the nonsensical claim that Grant was responsible for faking the deaths of deaths of Darko Kerim and the third Soviet agent. I have just finished rereading the novel and that claim is nowhere made there. Again, it wasn't a magazine into which Bond slipped his cigarette case but an Eric Ambler novel. There were other inaccuracies too. Please try and achieve consensus on the article's talk page before reverting again. Mzilikazi1939 ( talk) 19:02, 6 July 2017 (UTC)
( talk) 19:15, 6 July 2017 (UTC) Just did so. Mzilikazi1939 ( talk) 19:21, 6 July 2017 (UTC)
What precedent is there for NOT using the spouse field simply because the subject of the article has a family that has its own dedicated article on this website? Davejohnsan ( talk) 18:57, 13 July 2017 (UTC)
This is my fourth attempt at a featured list. Feel free to leave comments if any. :) Pavanjandhyala ( talk) 18:37, 15 July 2017 (UTC)
Good to see you back. Could you please take a look at this FAC? It's not a long article. Thanks.-- Wehwalt ( talk) 11:25, 22 July 2017 (UTC)
@ SchroCat: I thought the fragrance was of interest. Why delete Whispyhistory ( talk) 18:24, 22 July 2017 (UTC)
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Thanks for supporting my run for administrator. I am honored and grateful. ) Cullen328 Let's discuss it 00:05, 24 July 2017 (UTC) |
Hi SchroCat. I noted that you participated in previous FLC for Jared Leto filmography and I was wondering if you could leave a comment on the article's current nomination. The review seems to have stalled and I'm afraid it will be closed for the fourth time due to lack of comments. Your help would be very much appreciated.-- Earthh ( talk) 10:42, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
Wb. I'd really like to see this one on the Main Page on his birthday (in September), if that's okay. - Dank ( push to talk) 15:27, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
You might be interested in WP:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#WP:IDHT behavior from Light show. Snuggums ( talk / edits) 17:11, 14 August 2017 (UTC)
If you have some spare time, would you mind reviewing this FAC? It's lagging, rather.-- Wehwalt ( talk) 18:30, 22 August 2017 (UTC)
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message 171.7.108.243 ( talk) 07:21, 23 August 2017 (UTC) |
Hello SchoCat,
I know that I have been sympathising with you ever since I came onto Wikipedia. I have insulted you numerous times and now I have regretted all of that. I should have listened to you and the Wikipedians who were trying to correct my mistakes. I would like to get along with you and put all of those troubles behind us. Also, i would like for use to communicate whenever I need help or whenever you need help as well on Wikipedia. I am trying to improve and not make the same mistakes again. Please reply whenever you can.
Best regards,
( Mi600740 ( talk) 21:04, 24 August 2017 (UTC))
looking at this image, I think it is covered by template:PD-UKGov. It's a extract from a UK government report, it's over 50 years since publication, and even though its a map that will also be over 50 years old so also covered by the same UK Crown Copyright. Nthep ( talk) 20:04, 27 August 2017 (UTC)
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Precious the coprolite is here to remind you that it was one year ago this week you left Wikipedia over the infobox conflicts. We hope ( talk) 00:29, 28 August 2017 (UTC) |
This is to let you know that the Catherine Zeta-Jones article has been scheduled as today's featured article for September 25, 2017. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/September 25, 2017, but note that a coordinator will trim the lead to around 1100 characters anyway, so you aren't obliged to do so. Thanks! Jimfbleak - talk to me? 08:40, 28 August 2017 (UTC)
Thanks for your nice edits recently at the Alfred Hitchcock article. Someone has initiated a review of this article which I nominated though I'm not sure if it was meant as a support comment or a start-of-review comment. Could you take a glance there when time allows? ManKnowsInfinity ( talk) 15:40, 28 August 2017 (UTC)
Hi Gavin,
Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:Burking Poor Old Mrs Constitution. Wellcome L0019663.jpg is scheduled to be Picture of the Day on October 3, 2017. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2017-10-03. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Chris Woodrich ( talk) 02:18, 17 September 2017 (UTC)
The desperation the parents & family-members must have felt...trying to rescue people...especially all those children...reminds me of the aftermath of the Bath School disaster, with those Michigan townspeople trying to dig through the rubble of their school. Of course, the disaster was an act perpetrated by a single person and not a faceless corporation that only cared about profit... Shearonink ( talk) 16:04, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
Might need your assistance here - it outside my usual area, and as a proud cork man I am may be a bit blinded. Would very much like your insight. PR is here. You don't need to be gentle :) Ceoil ( talk) 16:11, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
As Ritchie333 pinged you on Talk:The Rolling Stones/GA1, I was wondering if you would consider assisting me in copyediting The Rolling Stones? I eventually would like to nominate it for featured article status and would like a second set of eyes to assist me with it. If not, that is fine. Regardless, thanks for your time! -- TheSandDoctor ( talk) 05:47, 20 August 2017 (UTC)
Hi TheSandDoctor, There are high standards at FA, particularly around sourcing, and as a newbie to the process your article will come under particular scrutiny (it's nothing personal - all new nominees have their worked checked more thoroughly until reviewers are happy that everyone apreciates the requirements). There are a few things you should consider before you go to FAC:
Some of the English language examples on page one of eleven of a JSTOR search
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I'll get round to the c/e in a few days. Cheers – SchroCat ( talk) 14:03, 20 August 2017 (UTC)
The works in "Further reading" are just book sources that somebody has put in the article at some point but for one reason or another were not used to cite anything in the article. I converted most book sources over to using {{
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but there were a few that needed more than trivial work, from what I recall. I like using sfn, other editors prefer harvnb, it doesn't really matter as long as it's consistent throughout. Since the sourcing requirements for GA are significantly lower than FA, I didn't see this as a showstopper. Obviously for FAC we should consider all of them, plus the JSTOR source, plus anything else that can crop up. I'm not going to begrudge TheSandDoctor for wanting to get this to FA - how many other FACs with 2.5 million annual views do we get these days - but I just want to absolutely stress that he's going to want to eat, sleep, breathe and live the Stones for the next six months, and personally that's more than I can cope with!
Ritchie333
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Hi there SchroCat, I am not in any rush, but just wanted to check in regarding this as you said that you would copy-edit this article 16 days ago but have yet to? As I say, I am in no rush, just being sure that this is still on your radar so to speak. -- TheSandDoctor ( talk) 06:48, 5 September 2017 (UTC)
For the record, I share the sentiment expressed in your comments. I just don't think editing TRM's user page is neither the right place nor the effective place to express that sentiment. There are better venues to make the voices heard. Regards, Alex Shih Talk 15:06, 27 September 2017 (UTC)
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To thank you for the wonderful articles you write, and in particular for getting Emily Davison to featured-article status. SarahSV (talk) 05:46, 28 September 2017 (UTC) |
Nicely-written, well-researched, looks like you've gotten a lot of input from Peer Review. Was wondering why you're not going for a GA first instead of a FA. Shearonink ( talk) 12:55, 28 September 2017 (UTC)
My comment here was unneeded, and I sincerely apologise for making it - it's caused drama and a "discussion" which didn't need to occur. I made it in retaliation to a comment you made, which isn't an excuse. I should hold myself to a higher standard. I do applaud those who make mainspace contributions and create articles - it's something I struggle to do (evidenced by my lacklustre attempts) but I do wish I could contribute more. Ritchie is right, the majority of administrative tasks I do are a heck of a lot easier than writing a good (not good) article, and for that I'd like to thank you for the time you donate to building an encyclopedia -- There'sNoTime ( to explain) 09:59, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
I used to bother User:Cassianto about the civility rules, but then I took some time to read some of the articles he brought to the featured article standard. I realized that the true purpose of Wikipedia is not about these petty editor squabbles, but about the gifts of knowledge that the project, with its many talented writers, can deliver. Let me take this moment to thank you for your hard work creating and improving articles that help simple folk like me learn more about our truly wonderful world, and the people who inhabit it. Mr Ernie ( talk) 13:17, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
There is currently a discussion at
Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. [Same thing I told Cassianto: nothing personal--I am looking for a good way to stop this. Or you could tell me you'll stay away from the AfD.]
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You bugger! BB also removes my twiddlies. I shall be revenged. Meanwhile I have some quotes in my sandpit if you want them for your bit. Help yourself. Also, I have been raiding the BL for free images for the ED bibliography page, and we can recycle any or all of them. Pray ponder. Tim riley talk 16:38, 11 October 2017 (UTC)
User talk:Guy Macon#Suggestion -- Guy Macon ( talk) 21:15, 19 October 2017 (UTC)
This is to let you know that the Josephine Butler article has been scheduled as today's featured article for November 29, 2017. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/November 29, 2017. Thanks! Ealdgyth - Talk 17:22, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
Stevenmtyler ( talk) 11:47, 8 November 2017 (UTC)Hi SchroCat, I don't know how to contact you, please could you reach out to me about the Tottenham Outrage at Stevenmtyler ( talk) 11:47, 8 November 2017 (UTC)
Wasn't he religious? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Espngeek ( talk • contribs)
I was wondering if I could temporarily borrow your writing skills. Following on from the discussion at User_talk:Betty_Logan#MOS:PARAGRAPHS I was wondering if you could take a look at The_Birth_of_a_Nation#Responses, especially the paragraph structuring. Another editor feels it would work better with smaller paragraphs. I am not looking for someone to take my side here and if it can be made to work with smaller paragraphs then I am happy for that to proceed. Basically I just think the dispute would benefit from a third party with decent writing skills, because there is probably a sensible compromise. Betty Logan ( talk) 05:05, 18 November 2017 (UTC)
When I upload photos that aren't mine, how do I get permissions and how do I track down the author of the photo even if they conceal their identity or it's unknown, what shall I do call them or send them a letter. I'm confused with the whole process. Let me know if you could help me with this. Thanks.
( Mi600740 ( talk) 06:11, 18 November 2017 (UTC))
I had also seen that you've looked over my draft. Has my editing style improved in contrast to the rubbish article I've made? ( Mi600740 ( talk) 06:32, 18 November 2017 (UTC))
I had just made some grammar fixes on the draft, does it look better now? ( Mi600740 ( talk) 05:32, 20 November 2017 (UTC))
Congratulations and thank you! SarahSV (talk) 00:06, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
Thank you for "a fascinating and important character", not only in the history of women's rights! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 08:12, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
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Greetings and felicitations. I noticed that you reverted my edit to Josephine Butler. How wide is your browser window? I use 1600 pixels, which I understand is fairly common, and the second image in question is pushing the Portal box down into the "Notes and references" section, which is what I am trying to fix. — DocWatson42 ( talk) 14:48, 1 December 2017 (UTC)
Hello, SchroCat. Voting in the 2017 Arbitration Committee elections is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 10 December. All users who registered an account before Saturday, 28 October 2017, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Wednesday, 1 November 2017 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.
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If you wish to participate in the 2017 election, please review the candidates and submit your choices on the voting page. MediaWiki message delivery ( talk) 18:42, 3 December 2017 (UTC)
I have recently created two award lists: List of accolades received by Moneyball and List of accolades received by The Tree of Life, both of which are up for FLC here and here. Do let me know if you are willing to leave comments there by pinging me. Thanks. — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 16:13, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
I am importuning close colleagues to look in, if they are inclined, at the peer review for Arthur Sullivan. Ssilvers and I are planning to take the article to FAC, and if you are inclined to look in at the peer review and give us your comments, it will be esteemed a favour. – Tim riley talk 22:53, 2 December 2017 (UTC)
I would appreciate your comments as always here, SchroCat. Do let me know if you are interested in reviewing this by pinging me. Thank you. BTW, Moneyball's accolades list passed its FLC.
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Looking at you, kid
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Seeing your FAC reminded me that if ED runs at TFA, it should be on the anniversary of her birth or her death. Unless the current TFA coordinator schedule changes, I won't be scheduling May or December, so it won't be my call anyway, cheers Jimfbleak - talk to me? 16:30, 7 December 2017 (UTC)
Dear Schrocat, the PR for the above, to which you kindly contributed, is now closed and the FAC opened. If you have the time and inclination, your further comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and best regards. KJP1 ( talk) 16:25, 13 December 2017 (UTC)
As no good deed goes unpunished, we are alerting everyone who was kind enough to contribute to the peer review on Sullivan that Ssilvers and I now have the article up for FAC. If you have the time and inclination to look in, we shall be most grateful. Tim riley talk 12:02, 14 December 2017 (UTC)
Have to say it again because i really mean it. Thank you for your words. One gets kicked down on Wikipedia due to random nonsense and people being too proud to admit mistakes but then some kind soul comes along and restores some faith. But i have to say, this was... wow. I understand disagreement but bold faced lying getting worse and worse with every comment, deceitful arguments, switching positions and placing the burden of providing policy on me after a dozen requests for providing that exact non existing policy the whole objection was based on... man that annoyed me for a second there. But anyway, you don't need to listen to me whine. I sincerely apreciate your comments made. I feel like i somwhat held my own there and leave with my head up high, not having lied, not having been deceitful etc. Thank you. Oh, and i am sure i have enjoyed more than one of the articles you have written, much more thankful for that actually, haha. People like you are what makes this place worth while, not lying ANI dwellers like softlavender. Have a great and productive day anyway(sorry for the bit of venting here...and i am totally embarassed that this whole mess happened on such a weird topic, hahaha) 91.49.73.234 ( talk) 08:50, 16 December 2017 (UTC)
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Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and troll-free and you not often get distracted by dice-playing. Ealdgyth - Talk 14:04, 17 December 2017 (UTC) |
Many thanks Ealdgyth, and a very warm Io Saturnalia to you too! Cheers - SchroCat ( talk) 14:16, 17 December 2017 (UTC)
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