User:SGGH/Archive8

Elisha Cuthbert - moving on

in the interests of moving on, I've made a proposal at Talk:Elisha_Cuthbert#So_that_we_can_move_on.... Please express your opinion. Thank you. — Timotab ^{Timothy (not Tim dagnabbit!)} 19:21, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Serjikmadar.jpg

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 Done SGGH ^speak! 07:38, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

New Article

I am happy to announce i have created another article relating to Oregon, but it is far from being complete, and i would love your help and comments on making it better. The article is Portland Police Bureau. Thank you, Tiptoety 18:33, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

Elisha Cuthbert again

Just when you thought it was all over, a new issue has arisen. Your input it welcomed: Talk:Elisha Cuthbert#Birth place. Thanks! — Timotab ^{Timothy (not Tim dagnabbit!)} 18:44, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

It is Friday!

Ariel♥Gold gives you a huge smile, Just because I miss being able to bug you! Hope you're doing well, and school is going okay. Enjoy your weekend! Smiles promote WikiLove, and hopefully hers has made your day better! ({{subst:smile}})

^Ariel♥Gold 19:26, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Censoring names that end in "porn"

I see you were responsible for blocking the usernames "Chuleeporn" and "Klingsporn". I know you've been made aware of the fact that they were legitimate names from other languages.

My question is, why did you think the names needed to be blocked in the first place? It's not like you have to protect people from seeing the word "porn" in a page history anyway. Wikipedia is not censored. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 22:04, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XIX (September 2007)

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Image:Chetniks with German soldiers.jpg

Hi - I wonder if you can supply this image's page with the information on how to find the info from the National Archives on copyright status?

If I try to follow the link you provided, it tells me that it doesn't exist - "View time may have been exceeded." No problem - but it looks untidy! --Alvestrand 17:16, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a lot! --Alvestrand 06:01, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Marcus Trescothick

Hi, I've made a few comments there, hope they're of use. The Rambling Man 15:18, 13 October 2007 (UTC)

Well done SGGH - I think we can claim credit for this one. Good stuff. Fancy another project? –MDCollins (talk) 22:56, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

Regarding my username

RRRRRR111393, i was wondering how that break any of the user name codes, because all it is in my username, and i dont see anyhting wrong with it, and i know it isnt innaporpriate

My Blocked Username

Hi, you just blocked my new Username. It is said in the template "If you believe this block is unjustified, you may contest the block by adding the text {{unblock|your reason here}} below or emailing the administrator who blocked you." But I found no email address so logging out and write here as IP only, so to say...
What are the exact reasons for blocking my account? The used template has several reasons listed. Could you be more specific, please.
Yours --84.148.172.119 11:49, 15 October 2007 (UTC) (ex User:Leonid Aleksandorowitsch Kuvayev )

FAC heading

No prob :-) I know your heading wouldn't cause a problem, but once they get started, everyone does it, and then we start seeing all kinds of slanted headings, and the headings make archiving much harder on Raul. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:32, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Blocking unregistered users

I tell you what I'm getting sick and tired of having to revert vandalism by unregistered users who keep coming along and removing a lot of text and images. Its worrying how many articles I have come across where vandalism hasn't been seen. I honestly think its about time that unregistered users were stopped from editing wikipedia and only entitled to if they keep an account.

While I like the principle of an open encyclopedia I really think this would be of enormous benefit to the security of the site. This way it encourages people to create an account and contribute to wikipedia openly and actively if they register with the site. And if the vandals think oh I'll create an account to disrupt they can easily be identified and blocked and removed. While it wouldn't completely eliminate vandalism it would be a huge step forward I think as we can keep track or who has edited what and not be messed around with all these different IP addresses. I'm sure you know every bit as much as me that 95% of bad edits or vandalism that we all come across frustratingly is by anonymous users. I was shocked earlier to see how much the Richie Sambora article has downgraded terribly because of consistent attacks and decay. I think we should organize a campaign to make it compulsory to register with wikipedia and then make it available for anybody contribute. I honestly think it would improve the sites' overall reputation also. At the moment people and the general media think " oh absolutely anybody could have written this -why should I beleive it".

I would like to organize some kind of thing to block out unregistered users and change it to the free encyclopedia that anybody with a registered account can contribute. It would still remain true the free encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to but just make it a standard to have to register with the site. ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 20:32, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Blocking newbies for having egos?

Recently you indefinitely blocked both User:Kickass1337 and User:Above da rest, without any warning or discussion, as "username violations". I can't see how having a high opinion of oneself merits an indefinite block, so can you explain these? rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 06:23, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

If Kickass1337 is a violation at all, it is a very minor and dubious violation. It is neither egregiously offensive, nor is it clear that any real person would be offended by the name. Since it meets neither definition of "blatant", and since Wikipedia is not censored, I consider it inappropriate that you blocked the user.

I hope you can understand why I question your actions when you block usernames like "Kickass1337" and "Chuleeporn". There are many reasons that Wikipedia is losing its newbies, and one prominent reason is draconian enforcement of the username policy. We can see this from one newbie who was nice enough to tell us exactly why he was leaving Wikipedia in disgust, and this makes me assume that some of the users you block and never hear from again are reacting the same way.

I want to hear your side. You have an extremely strict interpretation of the username policy (it is much stricter than most other people's; note that you were one of the few who wanted to block User:Yer Momma). How does your interpretation help the encyclopedia? rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 19:20, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for RV my talk page!! DoyleyTalk 09:34, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Another Thanks

Hello

Thanks for the info and explaining how to so that signature thing it helped alot :)

Police,Mad,Jack (talk · contribs)

Hello...

Sorry I've not spoken to you for a while, but I was just wondering how the equipment on the 5 and 7th of October went on?

Regards

Dep. Garcia ( Talk + | Help Desk | Complaints ) 16:18, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Request for unblocking of User:Shshshsh

Hi I'm just asking for the unblocking of User:Shshshsh. I can see he flared up a little in response to the comments at the FA nominaiton for Preity Zinta but given some of the comments it is easy to see why although personal attacks aren't really accepted. However I do think he should have received a warning first rather than a straight blocking on which I'm sure he would havebacked off . It seems to me he has calmed down and that 24 hours is too long for a user who has done a lot of good for Indian film on wikiepdia. Could you unblock him ? I'm sure he wouldn't react again so soon . 12:30, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

I have to say that this vote appears invalid by Sarvagnya on Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Preity Zintaand is done out of spite within an hour following a confronation on the article -please see Shahrukh Khan history. It looks very suspicious to me that the above user came across this page after checking the contributions of User:Shhhhh following the edit war on that page and visisted the page specifically to give the "strongest oppose possible" -I find this utterly unacceptable that somebody would delibrately not give a genuine review of an article and attempt to jeopardise it because of a previous confrontation elsewhere. User:Shhhhh was blocked following the incident on that page but I don't think admin were getting both sides to the story. ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ ^"Talk"? 12:44, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

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Hello, thanks for the help :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Police,Mad,Jack (talk • contribs) 15:48, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Muluken-melesse-1 .jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Muluken-melesse-1 .jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 02:42, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

 Done Ariel♥Gold 17:53, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

I seee youuu!

Hey! He lives! It's a miracle! So how have you been? I'm glad to see your name on my watchlist, been missing that for a while! Hope school and that other thing called "real life" people speak of, is treating you well. ~*Giggle*~ Ariel♥Gold 17:33, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

just a Question

Hello

I hope you dont mind me asking you this but are you a Police Officer? I want to join up as soon as i am old enough, I have the greatest respect for Police Officers afterall they do a job to keep us safe. If so what Constabulary you in and what unit? I am very interested in having a go at going into Firearms after my probationary period is over. :)

wb plz if you get a chance

User:Police,Mad,Jack

List of nationality transfers in football (soccer)

I have requested that the List of nationality transfers in football (soccer), an article you deleted after it was prodded, be undeleted and sent to AFD. See Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2007 November 13#List of nationality transfers in football (soccer). Aecis^Brievenbus 01:12, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

My (Remember the dot)'s RfA

I never thanked you for participating in my RfA a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for your support, though unfortunately the request was closed as "no consensus". I plan to run again at a later time, and I hope you will support me again then.

Thanks again! —Remember the dot ^(talk) 06:38, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Buc's half-century (equals 57 runs) problem

Hi,

Thought I'd post here rather than clutter the Tresco FAC page. What do you think about Buc's point about putting the exact score after every mention of half-century/century. And by extension the need to say that a score of 107 is also a century. I think the latter is obvious and completely unnecessary, and putting "In the first Test against Australia, Trescothick scored a half-century (58), and followed it with a 117-run century in the second. I am sure that if we did that, one or the other would be removed as 'redundant', leaving it all with the exact score. Are there not enough numbers/statistics already without adding to it? We don't need a collection of innings scores as that can be found elsewhere.

I hope you agree, and also that if we remain firm on this that it won't stop Buc giving his support.

Cheers, –MDCollins (talk) 10:51, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Hmm, a compromise certainly, but I'm not sure the 145-run century makes any more sense than 86-run half-century. I think the large scores are included as such anyway aren't they? –MDCollins (talk) 11:12, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Yes, of course. I was just saying that a score as high as that would already say 182 and not bother with the century bit. I'll reply to Buc similar to the above and see where we go. –MDCollins (talk) 11:18, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Hi. I have left a comment at MDC's talk page, re Trescothick. The above suggestion is absurd, who ever heard of saying a "117-run century"? Pure Tautology. Any-hoo, I'm here to tell you I have nominated Ian Chappell for FA & I would appreciate any comments you may have. If you need some help with the Bnager's article, don't hesitate to ask. Phanto282 08:29, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

RE:Barnstar

Thanks a lot for the barnstar, it was my first so you broke my barnstar cherry ;-) Thanks again!!
Gonzo fan2007 ^{talk ♦ contribs} 17:13, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Nice work

I happened across the 6th Canadian Infantry Division‎ article you created and was much impressed with the work you did in short time. Special:Contributions/SGGH showed me this is no anomaly. Thanks for your work. DoubleBlue (Talk) 07:46, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

		The Epic Barnstar
		For service in creating military history articles. DoubleBlue (Talk) 07:46, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

6th Canadian Infantry Division (nom)

Hi. I've nominated 6th Canadian Infantry Division, an article you worked on, for consideration to appear on the Main Page as part of Wikipedia:Did you know. You can see the hook for the article at Template talk:Did you know#Articles created.2Fexpanded on November 21, where you can improve it if you see fit. — Komusou ^talk @ 17:51, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your comment, however both a DYK admin and I are wondering how the first hook can be right and the second wrong, apparently they arrived at Aleutian Islands after the action, see hook comment. — Komusou ^talk @ 21:04, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

References

Hmm - three words isn't too far. It seems its a bit disputed, see WP:CITE#Where to place ref tags and the talk page discussion. Personally, I, and I think most editors, follow the Chicago guide. The discussion is a fun read if you can be bothered. But as you say, meh - its a reference! –MDCollins (talk) 01:11, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

Your Message about Spam Catch

Hi,

I am sorry about putting it on the talk page, I did that by mistake as I thought that it was the user's page!

-- The Helpful One (Talk) 18:59, 25 November 2007 (UTC)

Major Cleanup Required ... ASAP

Hi, I mean that the link that you click on the website which lead you to other pages, those other pages/images have been deleted... Below is the text that is on the page.... In bold i have highlighted the broken links.

  1. Images with unnecessary borders

         Some images present borders that are not necessary and contain redundant information (such as description texts). These include images with excess white "padding" on the sides.
         Example: this should be this
         What to do: trim the image to the relevant area only.

  2. JPEG images that should be PNG (see Wikipedia:Image use policy#Format)

         Certain images (practically anything but photos) look and work better as PNG. These generally include flags, graphics, icons, diagrams and certain screenshots (such as from old video or arcade games.)
         Example: this should be this
         What to do: remake the image or retouch it (making it sharp) using image editing software. More information can be found at Wikipedia:How to reduce colors for saving a JPEG as PNG.
         Note: you should not convert JPEG files into PNG files, since this won't improve quality and will just make a larger file.

  3. PNG photos that should be JPEG.

         PNG is not an efficient format for photographs. These should be converted to JPEG to save space.
         What to do: save the PNG on your computer, open it with an image editing program and save or export the file in JPEG format. Try saving with different quality settings and choose the lowest quality (highest compression) that maintains the appearance of the image.

  4. Pictures that need to be retouched, trimmed and scaled.

         These include images with captions that are too small to read or photos that contain irrelevant surroundings. Dark and unclear pictures should also be properly modified. Background color of graphics and diagrams should be white.
         Example: this should be this
         Example: certain pictures can have irrelevant or ambiguous details removed. See: Image:BDSM_collar_back.jpg