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Thank you for your participation in my RfA. It was definitely a dramatic debate that landed on WP:100, but ultimately was deemed a successful declaration of consensus, and I am now an admin. I definitely paid close attention to everything that was said in the debate, and, where possible, I will try to incorporate the (constructive) criticism towards being a better administrator. I'm taking things slowly for now, partially because of the holidays and all the off-wiki distractions. I'm working my way through the Wikipedia:New admin school, carefully double-checking the relevant policies, and will gradually phase into the use of the new tools, with my main goals being to help out with various backlogs. I sincerely doubt you'll see anything controversial coming from my new access level. :) I also fully intend to keep on writing articles, as there are a few more that I definitely want to get to WP:FA status. If you do ever have any concerns about my activities as an administrator, I encourage you to let me know. My door is always open. Have a good new year, -- El on ka 03:35, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
On 17 January, following a series of edits to Wikipedia talk:Requests for arbitration/IRC/Proposed decision, User:FloNight protected the page and added the following in an edit summary: "I protected the page from all editing until the case is closed or edits all agree to make all productive comments about the proposed ruling and not other editors". Flonight has not left any further messages as yet, so I am posting this message to all those who edited the page in this period, and asking them to consider signing this section at Flonight's talk page indicating that they will abide by this request. Hopefully this will help move the situation forward, and enable the talk page to be unprotected (with any necessary warnings added) so that any editor (including those uninvolved in this) can comment on the proposed decision. Thank you. Carcharoth ( talk) 05:45, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Ooh, good one ( [1]). I was slapdash. -- Dweller ( talk) 13:17, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
Hello. You have been identified as having added or removed direct external map service links in articles [2]. There is a discussion at Wikipedia talk:External links#Issues with inclusion or exclusion of map service links about which should be done, and some more opinions would be good to find community consensus. -- Para ( talk) 23:11, 8 February 2008 (UTC)
A tag has been placed on Image:Sarrus linkage anim.gif requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section I1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image is redundant copy (all pixels the same or scaled down) of an image in the same file format, which is on Wikipedia (not on Commons), and all inward links have been updated.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{
hangon}}
to the top of
the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on [[Talk:Image:Sarrus linkage anim.gif|the article's talk page]] explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines.
Hennessey, Patrick (
talk) 10:16, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
Could you tell me why you deleted my link? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.182.103.182 ( talk) 10:34, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
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The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
This is for your tireless effort of cleaning up after countless conflict of interest editors and for the tact with which you handle the inevitable whining. ✤ JonHarder talk 23:42, 28 February 2008 (UTC) |
Dear Van helsing, I'm trying to put some link (Yungas Road) and you are deleting again and again. Please, see that this page is not a online shop or some place to sell anything. My contributions are very humble but I trhink are valuable because provide more information on the subject. Most important of all this is the fact that the links that are accepted by you right now are actually a travel agency puting a link and using wikipedia a a SHOP. Please se the gravitybolivia link in the yungas road article. I would like you to put again my link, and I propose to delete the gravitybolivia link for clearly being an online shop.
Greetings from Ecuador. Bruno. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.12.30.22 ( talk) 16:00, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the fix...that was kind of embarassing.... -- jonny- m t 07:32, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
Dear Van,
I have altered with another suitable image. Thanks. Setoristar ( talk) 12:10, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
"As the image is on Wikipedia Commons this guideline on Commons: Photographs of identifiable people (I failed to find a similar write-up on the English Wikipedia) is probably appropriate reading material."
wikiarabia is changing what the reference says, and putting in his own opinion instead —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zeydi ( talk • contribs) 13:15, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
Hello - I'm the admin who usually works WP:CP, and today I deleted three articles you listed there on April 18.
I wanted to let you know that blatant copyright infringements, regardless of the age of the article or number of edits in its history, can and should be tagged with {{ db-copyvio}}, for speedy deletion under WP:CSD#G12 if:
Jimbo changed G12 about 18 months ago to remove the 7-day tagged limit for blatant infringements unless they assert permission somewhere, like on the article's talk page or an edit summary or some other place. If they claim they own that site or that they have permission from the site's owner, that's when they get the 7 days listed at WP:CP.
It's okay if you list articles like this at WP:CP, but it's a lot less work for you to tag it with {{ db-copyvio}}, plus it gets deleted faster. We're trying hard to crack down on copyright infringement and G12 is definitely a good tool in our toolbox. Thanks very much for catching these three - good work! Thanks! - Krakatoa Katie 02:35, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
That was MY spammer! :-P Heh. Keep up the good work. ;-) Regards, Hús ö nd 12:22, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
My goodness I was surprised at the quickness of your response, But you missed the line stating that The Stored energy of the Flywheel( Energy Storage!!!) was infact used to power the system during subsequent operation.
Electrically driven Flywheels have been used as Load Orientation Devices. The early development of this concept was carried in the mid 1990's, and suspended load orientation was demonstrated with control accuracies of better than 0.1 Degrees was obtained.
The stored energy of these devices Flywheel, enabled the system to operate with energy drawn down from the flywheel. Suspended Video Camera control is, along with steering control of immersed vessel. Can I re-insert??? Thanks for your attention Fidodido1951 ( talk) 15:25, 3 May 2008 (UTC)Fidodido1951
An article that you have been involved in editing, Ronin (band), has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ronin (band). Thank you. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? -- B. Wolterding ( talk) 19:37, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I have been very impressed by your Universal joint animation and wondered if you would not be interested by another device (I am completely unable to imagine working ;-) : the Silbermann Heliostat (1843). It is a device which follows the sun and reflects the rays in a (fixed) given direction. There is a (short: 5') vidéo on this link I found on the fr:héliostat French page. Thanks! -- fr;UserTalk xofc 80.200.180.205 ( talk) 05:12, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for fixing my revert on the Myanmar page. I saw the media para removed and reverted. Should have checked the rest of the changes carefully as well. -- Regents Park ( Feed my swans) 15:46, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
You keep reverting edits to stop a vulgar comment on james bond talk page.
Why can it stay? It breaks the rules.
Please let me remove it or you can change the rules to allow anything in discussion. -- 81.1.104.146 ( talk) 17:46, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
Nice user page!
I noticed that you had removed a link on the page about Seismic Risk. I would be interested to know why. I saw that it had been deleted by someone inserting a commercial reference, then checked it and it appeared to be relevant to the topic, as well as being publicly funded, so I re-inserted it. I have just checked through the external link guidelines and I can't see a clear reason to exclude it, although I am not particularly bothered either way.
Incidentally, since you appear to be a regular editor, what is the procedure on making edits to articles? Is it normal to make an entry on the discussion page to explain edits that are made to articles? -- Muchado ( talk) 10:52, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi, It appears you deleted the following link from the Amphibian page:
Your deletion of this important web site is not in the best interest of amphibian conservation, nor is it beneficial to biodiversity, human or ecological health. If you have a valid reason for deleting the link, please contact me at [email redacted] and otherwise I would appreciate your putting a bit more thought into what type of links belong on Amphibian pages. Thanks. Rubendesh ( talk) 19:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for changing the link in the info box for Palma. The funny thing is that I actually noticed it myself after I'd hit submit and was in the middle of changing it a second time. Since I have dial up, you got to it first. I've been there before, and it's a great island. Kman543210 ( talk) 10:23, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
Regarding the international org / intergovernmental org issue (and your reversal), the talk on IO seemed to indicate an long standing awareness that IGO is preferable. The UN now uses the specific language, as well as the US State Department: http://www.un.org/members/intergovorg.shtml www.state.gov/s/l/c3452.htm Also: http://www.aallnet.org/sis/fcilsis/Syllabi/kuehl/Introduction%20to%20Intergovernmental%20Organizations%20and%20Non-Governmental.ppt
It would seem that IGO as opposed to the vague International Organization would be step ahead. Your comments are welcome. Another need in the article is to standardize on "organization" with a z. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wcontrib ( talk • contribs) 20:44, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi - you're invited to join in a discussion on the inclusion of the EU in the List of countries by GDP (nominal) article. Regards SilkTork * YES! 23:13, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi there. Please see Wikipedia:Manual of Style#National varieties of English. This is quite clear that "An article on a topic that has strong ties to a particular English-speaking nation uses the appropriate variety of English for that nation." Papa Stour has been Scottish for quite some time, and "Bonxie" is the commonly used word both in Shetland and the northern mainland where it is found. It is linked, so there is no danger of confusion. As far as I can see Wikipedia:International English is a redirect page, not a concept. Regards, Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 08:07, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
Please do not
delete or edit legitimate talk page comments, as you did at
United States discussions page[
[7]]. Such edits are disruptive and appear to be
vandalismplease do not continue this your will have the risk of being blocked. If you would like to experiment, please use the
sandbox. Thank you. --
66.17.49.165 (
talk) 23:00, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for removing that silly message on my user page. I didn't do it fearing I'd break the 3R rule. S3000 ☎ 10:02, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
The Mediation discussion regarding the inclusion of the EU in List of countries by GDP (nominal) has come to a conclusion with the following result:
Unless there are significant disagreements within the next 48 hours I will be closing the Mediation. Any questions, please get in touch. Regards SilkTork * YES! 10:51, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
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Thank you for your participation in my RfA. It was definitely a dramatic debate that landed on WP:100, but ultimately was deemed a successful declaration of consensus, and I am now an admin. I definitely paid close attention to everything that was said in the debate, and, where possible, I will try to incorporate the (constructive) criticism towards being a better administrator. I'm taking things slowly for now, partially because of the holidays and all the off-wiki distractions. I'm working my way through the Wikipedia:New admin school, carefully double-checking the relevant policies, and will gradually phase into the use of the new tools, with my main goals being to help out with various backlogs. I sincerely doubt you'll see anything controversial coming from my new access level. :) I also fully intend to keep on writing articles, as there are a few more that I definitely want to get to WP:FA status. If you do ever have any concerns about my activities as an administrator, I encourage you to let me know. My door is always open. Have a good new year, -- El on ka 03:35, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
On 17 January, following a series of edits to Wikipedia talk:Requests for arbitration/IRC/Proposed decision, User:FloNight protected the page and added the following in an edit summary: "I protected the page from all editing until the case is closed or edits all agree to make all productive comments about the proposed ruling and not other editors". Flonight has not left any further messages as yet, so I am posting this message to all those who edited the page in this period, and asking them to consider signing this section at Flonight's talk page indicating that they will abide by this request. Hopefully this will help move the situation forward, and enable the talk page to be unprotected (with any necessary warnings added) so that any editor (including those uninvolved in this) can comment on the proposed decision. Thank you. Carcharoth ( talk) 05:45, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
Ooh, good one ( [1]). I was slapdash. -- Dweller ( talk) 13:17, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
Hello. You have been identified as having added or removed direct external map service links in articles [2]. There is a discussion at Wikipedia talk:External links#Issues with inclusion or exclusion of map service links about which should be done, and some more opinions would be good to find community consensus. -- Para ( talk) 23:11, 8 February 2008 (UTC)
A tag has been placed on Image:Sarrus linkage anim.gif requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section I1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image is redundant copy (all pixels the same or scaled down) of an image in the same file format, which is on Wikipedia (not on Commons), and all inward links have been updated.
If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{
hangon}}
to the top of
the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on [[Talk:Image:Sarrus linkage anim.gif|the article's talk page]] explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines.
Hennessey, Patrick (
talk) 10:16, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
Could you tell me why you deleted my link? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.182.103.182 ( talk) 10:34, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
![]() |
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
This is for your tireless effort of cleaning up after countless conflict of interest editors and for the tact with which you handle the inevitable whining. ✤ JonHarder talk 23:42, 28 February 2008 (UTC) |
Dear Van helsing, I'm trying to put some link (Yungas Road) and you are deleting again and again. Please, see that this page is not a online shop or some place to sell anything. My contributions are very humble but I trhink are valuable because provide more information on the subject. Most important of all this is the fact that the links that are accepted by you right now are actually a travel agency puting a link and using wikipedia a a SHOP. Please se the gravitybolivia link in the yungas road article. I would like you to put again my link, and I propose to delete the gravitybolivia link for clearly being an online shop.
Greetings from Ecuador. Bruno. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.12.30.22 ( talk) 16:00, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the fix...that was kind of embarassing.... -- jonny- m t 07:32, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
Dear Van,
I have altered with another suitable image. Thanks. Setoristar ( talk) 12:10, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
"As the image is on Wikipedia Commons this guideline on Commons: Photographs of identifiable people (I failed to find a similar write-up on the English Wikipedia) is probably appropriate reading material."
wikiarabia is changing what the reference says, and putting in his own opinion instead —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zeydi ( talk • contribs) 13:15, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
Hello - I'm the admin who usually works WP:CP, and today I deleted three articles you listed there on April 18.
I wanted to let you know that blatant copyright infringements, regardless of the age of the article or number of edits in its history, can and should be tagged with {{ db-copyvio}}, for speedy deletion under WP:CSD#G12 if:
Jimbo changed G12 about 18 months ago to remove the 7-day tagged limit for blatant infringements unless they assert permission somewhere, like on the article's talk page or an edit summary or some other place. If they claim they own that site or that they have permission from the site's owner, that's when they get the 7 days listed at WP:CP.
It's okay if you list articles like this at WP:CP, but it's a lot less work for you to tag it with {{ db-copyvio}}, plus it gets deleted faster. We're trying hard to crack down on copyright infringement and G12 is definitely a good tool in our toolbox. Thanks very much for catching these three - good work! Thanks! - Krakatoa Katie 02:35, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
That was MY spammer! :-P Heh. Keep up the good work. ;-) Regards, Hús ö nd 12:22, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
My goodness I was surprised at the quickness of your response, But you missed the line stating that The Stored energy of the Flywheel( Energy Storage!!!) was infact used to power the system during subsequent operation.
Electrically driven Flywheels have been used as Load Orientation Devices. The early development of this concept was carried in the mid 1990's, and suspended load orientation was demonstrated with control accuracies of better than 0.1 Degrees was obtained.
The stored energy of these devices Flywheel, enabled the system to operate with energy drawn down from the flywheel. Suspended Video Camera control is, along with steering control of immersed vessel. Can I re-insert??? Thanks for your attention Fidodido1951 ( talk) 15:25, 3 May 2008 (UTC)Fidodido1951
An article that you have been involved in editing, Ronin (band), has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ronin (band). Thank you. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? -- B. Wolterding ( talk) 19:37, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi, I have been very impressed by your Universal joint animation and wondered if you would not be interested by another device (I am completely unable to imagine working ;-) : the Silbermann Heliostat (1843). It is a device which follows the sun and reflects the rays in a (fixed) given direction. There is a (short: 5') vidéo on this link I found on the fr:héliostat French page. Thanks! -- fr;UserTalk xofc 80.200.180.205 ( talk) 05:12, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for fixing my revert on the Myanmar page. I saw the media para removed and reverted. Should have checked the rest of the changes carefully as well. -- Regents Park ( Feed my swans) 15:46, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
You keep reverting edits to stop a vulgar comment on james bond talk page.
Why can it stay? It breaks the rules.
Please let me remove it or you can change the rules to allow anything in discussion. -- 81.1.104.146 ( talk) 17:46, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
Nice user page!
I noticed that you had removed a link on the page about Seismic Risk. I would be interested to know why. I saw that it had been deleted by someone inserting a commercial reference, then checked it and it appeared to be relevant to the topic, as well as being publicly funded, so I re-inserted it. I have just checked through the external link guidelines and I can't see a clear reason to exclude it, although I am not particularly bothered either way.
Incidentally, since you appear to be a regular editor, what is the procedure on making edits to articles? Is it normal to make an entry on the discussion page to explain edits that are made to articles? -- Muchado ( talk) 10:52, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
Hi, It appears you deleted the following link from the Amphibian page:
Your deletion of this important web site is not in the best interest of amphibian conservation, nor is it beneficial to biodiversity, human or ecological health. If you have a valid reason for deleting the link, please contact me at [email redacted] and otherwise I would appreciate your putting a bit more thought into what type of links belong on Amphibian pages. Thanks. Rubendesh ( talk) 19:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for changing the link in the info box for Palma. The funny thing is that I actually noticed it myself after I'd hit submit and was in the middle of changing it a second time. Since I have dial up, you got to it first. I've been there before, and it's a great island. Kman543210 ( talk) 10:23, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Hello,
Regarding the international org / intergovernmental org issue (and your reversal), the talk on IO seemed to indicate an long standing awareness that IGO is preferable. The UN now uses the specific language, as well as the US State Department: http://www.un.org/members/intergovorg.shtml www.state.gov/s/l/c3452.htm Also: http://www.aallnet.org/sis/fcilsis/Syllabi/kuehl/Introduction%20to%20Intergovernmental%20Organizations%20and%20Non-Governmental.ppt
It would seem that IGO as opposed to the vague International Organization would be step ahead. Your comments are welcome. Another need in the article is to standardize on "organization" with a z. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wcontrib ( talk • contribs) 20:44, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi - you're invited to join in a discussion on the inclusion of the EU in the List of countries by GDP (nominal) article. Regards SilkTork * YES! 23:13, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi there. Please see Wikipedia:Manual of Style#National varieties of English. This is quite clear that "An article on a topic that has strong ties to a particular English-speaking nation uses the appropriate variety of English for that nation." Papa Stour has been Scottish for quite some time, and "Bonxie" is the commonly used word both in Shetland and the northern mainland where it is found. It is linked, so there is no danger of confusion. As far as I can see Wikipedia:International English is a redirect page, not a concept. Regards, Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 08:07, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
Please do not
delete or edit legitimate talk page comments, as you did at
United States discussions page[
[7]]. Such edits are disruptive and appear to be
vandalismplease do not continue this your will have the risk of being blocked. If you would like to experiment, please use the
sandbox. Thank you. --
66.17.49.165 (
talk) 23:00, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for removing that silly message on my user page. I didn't do it fearing I'd break the 3R rule. S3000 ☎ 10:02, 20 June 2008 (UTC)
The Mediation discussion regarding the inclusion of the EU in List of countries by GDP (nominal) has come to a conclusion with the following result:
Unless there are significant disagreements within the next 48 hours I will be closing the Mediation. Any questions, please get in touch. Regards SilkTork * YES! 10:51, 21 June 2008 (UTC)