User talk:28bytes/Archive 1

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Your DYK nomination of Atari 2600 homebrew.

Hi, thanks for contributing to Wikipedia:Did you know. However, there appear to be some issues with your nomination. Please see the comments I have left there. Thanks!!! Wilhelmina Will (talk) 23:52, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

I see what you were pointing out, but the source doesn't appear to say that the games were released after 1992, when the 2600 was withdrawn. Is there another source which does? Wilhelmina Will (talk) 00:20, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

I think it's good to go, now! Cheers! Wilhelmina Will (talk) 02:38, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

Sorry to be a nuisance, but there's still a minor problem with this nomination (although it could just be me missing something.) Please take another look. Thanks! --Demiurge1000 (talk) 23:22, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you, very much, for your kind words at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Church of Scientology editing on Wikipedia about my work on the article. Much appreciated. Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 19:58, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

You're quite welcome. That was a very impressive article rescue. 28bytes (talk) 20:20, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

Many thanks! It was indeed an interesting research effort to expand the article utilizing 100% secondary sources. -- Cirt (talk) 23:09, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Atari 2600 homebrew

The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

Rollback

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DYK for The Most Unwanted Song

The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 13 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK for 911 Is a Joke

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:03, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Cinema (song)

Shubinator (talk) 18:04, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Pending changes/Straw poll on interim usage

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Thanks

In that I'm working on the Philadelphia Phillies all-time roster right now, I just wanted you to know that I appreciate this edit. It's one less thing I'll have to deal with eventually at FLC. I feel that even little edits like that should be recognized if they help out, so cheers. — KV5 • Talk • 12:02, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

"Hey""," "you" "screwed" "up"

"It" "happens". "HalfShadow 03:46, 22 September 2010 (UTC)"

Thank you

I am going around and thinking everyone who put a great deal into expanding the cars song it's all i can do. I really appreciate it. Especially you expanding the infobox, great work!!MajorHawke (talk) 22:38, 25 September 2010 (UTC)

You're quite welcome! I've got some more Cars songs on my list of articles to add, so stay tuned. 28bytes (talk) 23:48, 25 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Ollie E. Brown

The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Paul De Villiers

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:02, 2 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Mangia

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:03, 2 October 2010 (UTC)

Eqpyt, Ohio

Thanks, but I am simply applying the nom's own standards (not Wikipedian) which he uses in order to remove East Cobb from the Cobb County template by removing Egypt from its respective template. I am condident East Cobb will not be deleted as it has been sufficiently referenced. However, regardless of its status as an AfD, there is a loose standard for listing unincorporated communities in a County template, and East Cobb meets those standards more than Egypt, Ohio. If Egypt has earned a place under its template, than so has East Cobb (as long as it survives its AfD). No reference has been made to what Wikipedia uses to determine how an unincorporated community earns a spot on a County template. The nom is creating his own, and it really isn't fair.--Mmann1988 (talk) 22:25, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

List of songs whose title does not appear in the lyrics

Hello, I saw that you had the list of songs whose title does not appear in the lyrics moved to your userspace. I took the opportunity to fix some vandalism, and to remove the Fatboy Slim song "Kalifornia", because its title does appear in the lyrics. JIP | Talk 13:40, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. Getting rid of vandalism is always appreciated! I wouldn't worry too much about the formatting, though; right now I'm planning to build an entirely new list article using the userspace lists as a guide. It will need sourcing, which I'm working on gathering now. 28bytes (talk) 13:50, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

List of fictional birds

Hi, I've gone through all the cleanup I'd planned at "List of fictional birds" and I think it's time to re-open merger discussions. I'd love to have some input on the ideas proposed. I've summed up the arguments here. Cheers, -Thibbs (talk) 14:57, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Good Times Roll

The DYK project (nominate) 00:05, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

RE:

Hi, I replied your point here. Thanks, NandO ^ta_lk! 20:25, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Hello!

Hi, 28bytes! Nice username! Can you check my nomination, Nevenka Urbanova? I would like to add good DYK. Thanks in advance! :) --WhiteWriter ^speaks 21:06, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Hi, and thanks. Your DYK nomination looks good to go. 28bytes (talk) 21:16, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Very well, thanks! :) --WhiteWriter ^speaks 21:22, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

You're welcome. Glad to help. 28bytes (talk) 21:24, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

And i would like you to see just one more! Most Ljubavi? And after that, i will have a little break in DYK. At least a week! :) --WhiteWriter ^speaks 22:11, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

Sure, I'll take a look when I get home tonight. 28bytes (talk) 22:37, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

I fixed it. You may see it now. --WhiteWriter ^speaks 10:02, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for You Are the Girl

— Rlevse • Talk • 00:04, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

AfD

• OK 28bytes I followed your admonition and put lots more cites on the What Men Know deletion page. Thank you for showing an interest. so far others, like Voceditore just hopped in and deleted my John Waters Irish Times cite/link in an attempt to hide it from anyone else I guess. It was definitely not above board and she led the charge to delete my personal page in April. This person has a vendetta against me and I think she should recuse herself from this dispute. But Lew and I will follow what you say to the T if you help us figure out what is needed for this entry. Lew wrote a beautiful synopsis, which was cut down to one sentence, and they cut that out claiming it was not cited. I don’t get it. We are supposed to paraphrase reviewers so you don’t have copyright hassles? Is that it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.234.207.192 (talk) 06:05, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Mr. Zubaty. I appreciate you providing those links, that's exactly the sort of thing we need to have to gauge the notability. I know this whole thing must be very frustrating... trust me, I've had articles that I've written and cared about deleted, and it's no fun, but I do hope you'll understand that if the article isn't kept, it's only a reflection of the amount of independent coverage your book has received, and it's nothing personal at all. I'll follow up on the deletion discussion page with some further thoughts. 28bytes (talk) 06:17, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

For the record, at no time did I remove any of the links to the sources. I removed copyright infringing text only and left the links to the sources. [1] Lew Loot did not write a synopsis, he pasted in verbatim chunks of copyright material from this source which had to be removed per WP:COPYVIO. Likewise, the excessive verbatim quote from The Irish Times which exceeded the fair use limits for non-free text. I had warned Lew Loot about this when he had first created the article in the sandbox and provided links to the relevant guidance pages on his talk page. I strongly urge both Mr. Zubaty and Lew Loot to read those guidance pages. Voceditenore (talk) 06:58, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

RE: FishVille

I withdrew my nomination (speedy keep, you realize). I see no reason why I shouldn't do it now, rather than just let it float around until someone realizes I withdrew. Harry Blue5 (talk) 18:52, 12 October 2010 (UTC)

By the way...

You missed a spot. Cheers! The Thing // Talk // Contribs 12:52, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

Yikes! Thanks for the catch. 28bytes (talk) 13:13, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

Happy 28bytes's Day!

28bytes has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as 28bytes's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, 28bytes! Signed, Neutralhomer A record of your Day will always be kept here.

For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, click here. Have a Great Day...Neutralhomer • Talk • 04:03, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

You're quite Welcome! :) Keep up the good work! :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 20:54, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lift Me Up (Yes song)

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:04, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK Query

Regarding my recent nomination of W. J. Gordy, surely, if an article hasn't been featured yet, it can be seen to be eligible (seeing as there are no strict rules)? The date doesn't really make a difference for such a minor article (it may as well have been created yesterday, you see), and this is the best way I can think of for this article to gain attention. What do you think? FMasic (talk) 15:08, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Make It Easy

The DYK project (nominate) 18:04, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

I have a new best friend!!

Wow..uhh..thanks!! your a cool user, im glad to know you have my back on sources, i really have respect for you man!!... I'll definetly let you know when i need your help, again, thanks alot man. MajorHawke (talk) 23:28, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

Woah buddy, i just looked at how much you improved the song candy-o, wow dude, i just cant describe how happy i am about your kindness, take care buddy!!MajorHawke (talk) 23:44, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

Succession boxes

Please see the broader discussion at WT:CHARTS#Succession boxes. This has been ongoing for over two months and even back to the end of last year and you are invited to take part. I have directed everyone who has contacted me or reverted me to this discussion, and I have yet to be warned a second time by anyone.

Here is a link to a summary of issues that I brought up when trying to come up with a compromise for succession boxes back in March: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Albums/Archive 35#Proposal for use of succession boxes for #1 albums/singles. Below are a number of comments culled from the various discussions on similar and other problems people have with them. You can find links to the entire history of the discussion at WT:CHARTS#Consensus on use of succession boxes?.

• "A labyrinth of every imaginable component chart and airplay chart"
• "A succession box where neither the predecessor nor the successor has an article isn't a useful navigation tool"
• "Succession boxes are not to present information. They are not to document the number of weeks on a chart. ... They are a navigational tool."
• "Succession boxes [relating to music articles] are an indiscriminate collection of information as "Excessive listing of statistics" that is not notable to the subject"
• "They are a "navigation tool" to other number one "Songs" and Albums that really have no connection with the page they are on."
• "The information contained in the boxes is often unsourced (particularly the dates) and relies on other Wiki articles to determine what came before and after the article topic on the charts."
• "People are posting incorrect dates concerning the time frame that a song is at #1 on Billboard's charts"
• "We don't have to include the nav-boxes so people can find this information, since we have all these lists"

In addition to the above, I see them as unnecessary and redundant, especially since I am providing links to lists of #1 charts, which still might be a bit excessive. Thanks. --Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (talk) 20:51, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply. I did see the WT:CHARTS#Succession boxes discussion, and I actually agree with some of the bullet points you cited above, especially #2, 6 and 7. Are you open to compromise? For the mainstream rock #1s that I've been working on, there's usually (but not always) no more than 2 of these succession boxes, which wouldn't seem to run afoul of the first objection. I'm happy to source any of these if you think that's needed; that information should be in the article references already (typically Joel Whitburn books), and if it isn't, it ought to be added. 28bytes (talk) 21:03, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

I really believe the compromise was by including links to lists of the #1 song charts, which I find much more useful rather than a succession of songs. It provides more information for those interested the chart(s), and it provides consistency for all song/album articles rather than some having succession boxes and some not having them. --Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (talk) 22:43, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Well, I was thinking more along the lines of letting the succession boxes stay provided their contents were properly sourced and they had article links to the "before" and "after" songs. I appreciate that the "list of #1 song" charts have useful info, but those links are already part of the box, at least the ones I've been working with. Personally, I think the "before" and "after" info provides useful context. 28bytes (talk) 22:55, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

If someone's going to make the case for the Hot 100, I can understand it, but even with that then you'd have to except UK #1s and Australia #1's then why not Canada and Germany and so forth that have reasonable sources. In the case of the mainstream rock chart, it's one that's becoming obsolete with the introduction of the Rock Songs chart, so how can you do that but not Pop songs, R&B, Country, Dance, etc. Now, it starts all over again. And these days, there's a good chance songs will top three Billboard rock charts (rock, mainstream, and alternative), so we're going to have to have boxes for all of them. The important thing to note for that particular song is that it reached #1, which is going to be stated in the article and/or a chart table, and that should suffice. Linking to previous and succeeding song articles that have nothing to do with the specific article just seems superflous. --Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (talk) 23:17, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

I see your point, and I do agree they can appear superfluous and excessive if there are a bunch of them filling the page. I think the best thing to do at this point is to make my case over here and see what others think. Incidentally, what I'm suggesting there is partially based on your earlier proposal, which struck me as pretty reasonable. 28bytes (talk) 23:40, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Everybody Wants You

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:03, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

Just to keep you informed

Hay buddy, im planning on making a article about the cars song "Double life", because it's been featured on several films avertisements etc.. and it really would be a nice thing for Cars fans like me...I'll inform you if i need any help with sources, take care! MajorHawke (talk) 01:54, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

Yeah im working on it right now...I have 3 tabs open 1. for the article itself that's under editing 2. for How to put sources the right way, lol 3. sources for the article

It's gonna take atleast 2 hrs+ but i can do it, take care! —Preceding unsigned comment added by MajorHawke (talk • contribs) 02:07, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

I basically completed it, i still got to add a couple of things though....how is it?? If you see any mistakes will you please edit it, thank you..take care!MajorHawke (talk) 03:18, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Saving My Heart

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:03, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

Reference help

Sorry to bother you but as you may know im not to good at putting references wikipedia style so can you do something for me, at the Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology, there needs to be a citation at the cool fool section....I put the reference but i dont know how to make a citation.... could you fix it for me?? Thanks....MajorHawke (talk) 04:18, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

Vandalist list(?)

Oooohhhh....yeah..... I just thought I'd be stupid and mess with jb's article a little bit, i mean personally i think his genre could pass for queercore, lol, but yeah i was just really really bored..but im not a vandalist, was i really in this weeks vandalist list?? Jeez, well i had it coming and i knew nothing would come good from it... there goes my respect down the drain =( —Preceding unsigned comment added by MajorHawke (talk • contribs) 01:01, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

Revert vandalism

Hello, I think you wanted to place the vandalism note to regarding the edit on September. You've reverted the edits by this user but placed the notice on my user page. Since you're a reviewer, I thought that you might want to place the warning to the vandalizing user. Thank you for your hard work! 67.166.219.90 (talk) 04:39, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

Oops! Sorry about that. Thanks for the friendly note; I've removed the misplaced notice. 28bytes (talk) 13:17, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Lonely Ol' Night

Hello! Your submission of Lonely Ol' Night at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! PM800 (talk) 13:40, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the note... I believe I've fixed the issue, can you check? Thanks, 28bytes (talk) 19:35, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

Done. - PM800 (talk) 22:30, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK reviews

Thanks for your message about my edit summary commenting on your review. I should tell you more. Earlier I had looked at that hook and the underlying article, and concluded that it was a good topic for a DYK hook, but that a lot more repair work was needed than I was prepared to do at the moment. Therefore, I was particularly pleased to see your handiwork there. Nice job! --Orlady (talk) 22:24, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Atari 2600 homebrew

The article Atari 2600 homebrew you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:Atari 2600 homebrew for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of said article. If you oppose this decision, you may ask for a reassessment.

Also, please note that, during my GA review of Atari 2600 homebrew, I have nominated File:Juno1.png for deletion as I believe it is an invalid public domain claim. The WP:PUF discussion may be discussed here: Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files/2010 November 7#File:Juno1.png. Sorry, –MuZemike 03:35, 7 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Crumblin' Down

Hello! Your submission of Crumblin' Down at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! PM800 (talk) 01:38, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

28bytes, I approved "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." mostly because I thought the hook with Bush was pretty interesting (more interesting than the one with the cousin losing his job). I won't approve "Crumblin' Down" yet, but I will just delete my comment and let other reviewers decide on it. - PM800 (talk) 01:58, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

Epidemiology

Hi, I've responded to your concerns on the T:TDYK nom for this article. Thanks! Arctic Night 11:09, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lonely Ol' Night

Orlady (talk) 00:03, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

Hello. You have a new message at Template talk:Did you know's talk page. Message added by Rambo's Revenge (talk) at 10:55, 9 November 2010 (UTC).

Re: DYK Prep 1

Sorry about that. I did not notice the {{inuse}} in the hooks section of the prep page and forgot to make my usual check of the edit history after placing my template at the top of the page. --Allen3 ^talk 19:18, 9 November 2010 (UTC)