This is an archive of past discussions about User:Blurpeace. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page.
Community de-Adminship - finalization poll for the CDA proposal
After tolling up the votes in the revision proposals, it emerged that 5.4 had the most support, but elements of that support remained unclear, and various comments throughout the polls needed consideration.
A finalisation poll (intended, if possible, to be one last poll before finalising the CDA proposal) has been run to;
gather opinion on the 'consensus margin' (what percentages, if any, have the most support) and
ascertain whether there is support for a 'two-phase' poll at the eventual RfC (not far off now), where CDA will finally be put to the community. Matt Lewis (talk) 01:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for closing my old nom. It's been pretty slow going there ever since Shoemaker's Holiday stopped editing. I'm pretty much involved with every nomination there, but if you're able to do any more closings/!voting, or know any other editors that could help out, it would be much appreciated. Thanks again! JujutacularT · C18:09, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
No problem. In the long run, I intend to code a bot that will automate the process. Also, I'll try to get more editors involved in the !votes, as activity has been "lacking" since Shoemaker's leave. Thanks, –blurpeace(talk)20:17, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
You left a message for me about a screenshot I uploaded, it's now included in the relevant article and is no longer an orphan.
I wasn't sure which copyright policy to choose, and would like to ask you about the policies - non-free use seemed the closest fit. I put a note up on Wikipedia talk:Image copyright tags, I think a subcategory is needed specific to screenshots from a live webcam. The other categories (movies, music videos, television, and vodcast) are not a good fit for live video from a webcam, since (unless the owner is recording it) the stream is impermanent and not a pre-existing thing like a music video. Do you have any suggestions for a better copyright designation for the screenshot?
NYEarthling (talk) 23:07, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
WikiCup 2010 January newsletter
We are half way through round one of the WikiCup. We've had some shakeups regarding late entries, flag changes and early dropouts, but the competition is now established- there will be no more flag changes or new competitors. Congratulations to Sasata (submissions), our current leader, who, at the time of writing, has more listed points than Hunter Kahn (submissions) and TonyTheTiger (submissions) (second and third place respectively) combined. A special well done also goes to Fetchcomms (submissions)- his artcle Jewel Box (St. Louis, Missouri) was the first content to score points in the competition.
Around half of competitors are yet to score. Please remember to submit content soon after it is promoted, so that the judges are able to review entries. 64 of the 149 current competitors will advance to round 2- if you currently have no points, do not worry, as over half of the current top 64 have under 50 points. Everyone needs to get their entries in now to guarantee their places in round 2! If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, by email or on IRC. Good luck! J Milburn, Garden, iMatthew and The ed17 Delivered by JCbot (talk) at 00:10, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
svg logo
bsd
hi, i just saw you converted a png logo i uploaded to svg. in the meantime i uploaded another one, if you don't mind, please vectorize it: File:Vila Isabel Futebol Clube c.png, and substitute the one on the wiki page.
how do i vectorize a logo?
ps- it cost nothing to credit sources. while it's nothing major, i still took some time to clean the logo and convert it from jpg.
thanks, --Ben Stone03:37, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
Hello Ben Stone, though most vectorizations are done manually, I had done mine with automatic software. Though this method is more efficient, the output is usually of lower quality. That logo is too complex to be done automatically, so it should be left to a contributor with more expertise. Blurpeace06:15, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
Spelling error in currency in James Baker American currency signature
I fixed the spelling error because it was wrong you put currencye in the image note of <image>. I recorrected it and spelled currency. This is the way you spell currency not currencye. --Enoxod (talk) 05:22, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
Yes, I am aware of how one should spell currency. While I was moving my mouse over the text, I must have made a typo. Thank you for correcting it. Blurpeace05:50, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
Joel William Gonzales
Hi, I got here because since we both took part in the AfD discussion of this article [1]. There is currently an open SPI into the user that created the article. You mentioned in the AfD that he "has requested deletion in good faith over IRC" and I think any indications of his future intentions would be relevant for the SPI, so your insights would be valuable there. Thanks. Smocking (talk) 02:10, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
right, your advice may have some merit, but it's lovely the way you just dodged the point about "two to tango" and how Jeffro did not respect my wishes, yet he expects me to respect his. Put all the onus on me. Nobody's perfect. Not Jeffro (or you) either. Nor me. But Jeffro has issues (with others too, as I've seen him on Talk pages....). I've had no other issues with "civility" with any other person, basically, on SCORES of articles, as far as actual words, per se. (Except for maybe Sally, but she and Jeffro act as one a lot of times anyway.) Even with the Evolution blog, I was able to communicate somewhat with some, even if not in total agreement. (And some other editors and I are actually quite friendly.) I'm just keeping it real and being frank. No "incivility" intended per se. Jeffro decided to chime in the other day with his nonsense, about something not even having anything to do with him. And even after I removed his stuff (from my own talk page) he constantly put it back in. How "civil" is that? (or are you just biased too? seems so) Singling me out, Blur, is not only unfair, it's also just not honest or accurate. (but it actually is not that big a surprise, I guess) Peace..... .Sweetpoet (talk) 20:57, 23 February 2010 (UTC)
Round one is over, and round two has begun! Congratulations to the 64 contestants who have made it through, but well done and thank you to all contestants who took part in our first round. A special well done goes to Sasata (submissions), our round one winner (1010 points), and to Hunter Kahn (submissions) and TonyTheTiger (submissions), who were second and third respectively (640 points/605 points). Sasata was awarded the most points for both good articles (300 points) and featured articles (600 points), and TonyTheTiger was awarded the most for featured topics (225 points), while Hunter Kahn claimed the most for good topics (70). Staxringold (submissions) claimed the most featured lists (240 points) and featured pictures (35 points), Geschichte (submissions) claimed the most for Did you know? entries (490 points), Jujutacular (submissions) claimed the most for featured sounds (70 points) and Candlewicke (submissions) claimed the most for In the news entries (40 points). No one claimed a featured portal or valued picture.
Credits awarded after the end of round one but before round two may be claimed in round two, but remember the rule that content must have been worked on in some significant way during 2010 by you for you to claim points. The groups for round two will be placed up shortly, and the submissions' pages will be blanked. This round will continue until 28 April, when the top two users from each group, as well as 16 wildcards, will progress to round three. Please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup; thank you to all doing this last round, and particularly to those helping at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. As ever, questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, by email or on IRC. Good luck! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox, iMatthew and The ed17 Delivered by JCbot (talk) at 00:42, 1 March 2010 (UTC)
In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back. And if the weather is good, we'll have a star party with the telescopes on the roof of Pupin Hall!
Thanks for uploading File:Alexandrathesilence.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
PLEASE NOTE:
I am a bot, and will therefore will not be able to answer your questions.
I will remove the request for deletion if the file is used once again.
If you recieved this notice after the image is deleted, and you want to restore the image, click here to file an un-delete request.
To opt out of these bot messages, add {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} to somewhere on your talk page.
Are you the person who linked the wrong photo of Carl E. Taylor (b. July 26, 1916, d. Feb 4, 2010) to the bio that was put up in Feb 2010?
The photo now showing is from 1936 for a Carl Taylor who was photographed by someone in the Farm Security Agency -- and is absolutely *not* the person in this bio. I know. I am Carl E. Taylor's daughter. My brother has tried to get this delinked & another accurate photo put in place.
If you did make this wrong link, could you please undo it?
Done, but the correct image does not have the proper permission for use at Wikimedia. Please respond to the permission notice found here. Thanks, Blurpeace10:33, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
WikiCup 2010 March newsletter
We're half way through round two, and everything is running smoothly. Hunter Kahn (submissions) leads overall with 650 points this round, and heads pool B. TonyTheTiger (submissions) currently leads pool C, dubbed the "Group of Death", which has a only a single contestant yet to score this round (the fewest of any group), as well five contestants over 100 points (the most). With a month still to go, as well as 16 wildcard places, everything is still to play for. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.
Although unrelated to the WikiCup, April sees a Good Article Nominations backlog elimination drive, formulated as a friendly competition with small awards, as the Cup is. Several WikiCup contestants and judges have already signed up, but regular reviewers and those who hope to do more reviewing are more than welcome to join at the drive page. If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox, iMatthew and The ed17
Delivered by JCbot (talk) 22:10, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
Orphaned non-free image File:Slifer.sk.jpg
⚠
Thanks for uploading File:Slifer.sk.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
PLEASE NOTE:
I am a bot, and will therefore not be able to answer your questions.
I will remove the request for deletion if the file is used in an article once again.
If you receive this notice after the image is deleted, and you want to restore the image, click here to file an un-delete request.
To opt out of these bot messages, add {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} to your talk page.
If you believe the bot has made an error, please turn it off here and leave a message on my owner's talk page.
Hello,
I am new in wikipedia and edited an article based on a german one. I saw on the article page a massage that I should rewrite this. Could you tell me which part of the article is not correctly and I have to change? I am not experienced, need some help. --Halinal (talk) 19:21, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
Hello Halinal, can you please link me to the page that you are asking for me to look at? I am not sure of what you mean. Can you write your next message in German? Thank you. Blurpeace00:28, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
Hallo Blurpeace,
der Artikel ist unter dem Titel: KUKA Systems zu finden. Ich verstehe nicht, warum auf der Seite Information steht, dass dieser bearbeitet werden muss. Welcher Teil müsste weg, bzw. geändert werden? Ich danke Dir für alle Tipps.
Grüße
--Halinal (talk) 07:31, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
Hallo,
ich bins nochmal. Ich habe im Forum für die Neulinge eine Nachricht bekommen, dass mein Artikel keine zuverlässige Quellen hat und wenn ich das nicht bearbeite, wird der gelöscht. Ich habe mir die Artikeln bei Wiki von anderen Unternehmen angeschaut und sie geben auch nur als Quellen eigene Website, sowie ich es gemacht habe. Ich habe keine anderen Quellen, da ich den Artikel übersetzt habe, das heisst meine Quellen sind die duetsche Version und die Website.
Ich weiss es nicht was ich machen soll. Es ist echt kompliziert.
Viele Grüße
--Halinal (talk) 09:53, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
Hello Blurpeace, I have come across File:Tokaido Nagoya factory.jpg, which is an image from Wikimedia Commons and has an 'ineligible for copyright and therefore in the public domain' description attached. The original image appears to be from here, with a clear copyright statement on that page. I am not sure how to proceed since the image is on Wikimedia Commons rather than Wikipedia, and I don't wish to create a new account. (I looked at Wikipedia's guide on possibly unfree files and it looks like I would have to create an account on Wikimedia Commons.) Would you be able to look into, or provide guidance, on this potential copyright violation, please? Thanks. Janggeom (talk) 00:21, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
Thanks, I have gone ahead and deleted the image. Also, since you already have an account on Wikipedia, just click on "my preferences" at the top-right of your interface, and then click on "Manage your global account" or "Merge this account" (not sure what it's titled). After that, you're automatically registered at all other Wikimedia projects under the same username and password. Blurpeace00:33, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
Interesting. I knew about unified logins, but since Wikimedia Commons didn't show up on the 'list of accounts unified' (when I did this some time ago) I assumed that I didn't have an account on Wikimedia Commons. Thanks for looking into the situation above and for your clarification on the unified accounts. Janggeom (talk) 00:39, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
Actually, it does look like it was there (or at least, it is there now), so I might have missed it before—if so, my oversight. Thanks again. Janggeom (talk) 00:50, 21 April 2010 (UTC)
File:Fiji Water logo.svg
Hi, I noticed that you uploaded File:Fiji Water logo.svg onto commons claiming pd-textlogo. THis only applies to logos from the United States and not from other countries like Fiji. Also the colouring and style in the "Fiji" is unusual, and not jsut plain text. Therefore I suspect that copyright does apply even in USA. However it could be loaded under fair use in en.wikipedia. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 11:57, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
"Commons accepts images of text in a general typeface and of simple geometric shapes, even if it happens to be a trademarked logo. Such images should be tagged with {{PD-textlogo}}. Any design which is an artistic work may be copyrighted, however," is what Commons:Licensing says. The 1999 Copyright Act of Fiji states in §2-1 "'artistic work' means a graphic work, photograph, sculpture, collage or model, irrespective of artistic quality." A graphic work is defined as "painting, drawing, diagram, map, chart, or plan." I do not believe it is a "photograph, sculpture, collage or model." Hope that helps. I should give notice IANAL. --Mikemoral♪♫19:01, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for answering Graeme, Mike; I had asked him to do so over IRC as I was busy at the time. Adding onto his response: colors are not original, per se, and it has been accepted that simple wordmarks are not protected by most countries' copyright laws. Blurpeace19:47, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
RfA
Keegan would like to nominate you to become an administrator. Please visit Wikipedia:Requests for adminship to see what this process entails, and then contact Keegan to accept or decline the nomination. A page has been created for your nomination at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Blurpeace. If you accept the nomination, you must state and sign your acceptance. You may also choose to make a statement and/or answer the optional questions to supplement the information your nominator has given. Once you are satisfied with the page, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so.
Orphaned non-free image File:Codefest logo.png
⚠
Thanks for uploading File:Codefest logo.png. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
PLEASE NOTE:
I am a bot, and will therefore not be able to answer your questions.
I will remove the request for deletion if the file is used in an article once again.
If you receive this notice after the image is deleted, and you want to restore the image, click here to file an un-delete request.
To opt out of these bot messages, add {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} to your talk page.
If you believe the bot has made an error, please turn it off here and leave a message on my owner's talk page.
I would like to ask if you can help me to confirm if image I'm using is OK with Wikipedia? MAy be I choose wrong COPYRIGH code - I will appreciate if there are any hints you can give me to make it right. In my opinion everything should be fine!
Hello Arch-TRHO, the license given at the Flickr page is acceptable but I'm not sure that the account holder is the "copyright holder" (i.e., the one legally allowed to choose the licensing). I would request an OTRS confirmation as the account does not look official. Sincerely, Blurpeace21:05, 28 April 2010 (UTC)
WikiCup 2010 April newsletter
Round two is over, and we are down to our final 32. For anyone interested in the final standings (though not arranged by group) this page has been compiled. Congratulations to Hunter Kahn (submissions), our clear overall round winner, and to ThinkBlue (submissions) and Arsenikk (submissions), who were solidly second and third respectively. There were a good number of high scorers this round- competition was certainly tough! Round three begins tomorrow, but anything promoted after the end of round two is eligible for points. 16 contestants (eight pool leaders and eight wildcards) will progress to round four in two months- things are really starting to get competitive. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.
Judge iMatthew has retired from Wikipedia, and we wish him the best. The competition has been ticking over well with minimal need for judge intervention, so thank you to everyone making that possible. A special thank you goes to participants Stone (submissions) and White Shadows (submissions) for their help in preparing for round three. Good luck everyone! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed1717:31, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
you are the best
i forgot my homework and i called my teacher and he said just make me a story on pocohantas and search up some details about her .so i did and when i return my homework he's gonna be all "oohhh"ing and "ahhhhhh"ing.yet thank you mam you rock like pizza prezels.و
also my mom said you are a good writer at that i know i talk alot but im gonna get a A++++++++++.bye.A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ IS WHAT I GIVE YOU --173.59.87.198 (talk) 19:20, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
Thanks. But when you do use our work (I don't suggest taking word for word), please try and leave a little note at the bottom like, "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia". ♥ Blurpeace21:46, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
Ignore the religious subtext of this song, but its lyrics are a fine summation of how to progress as an administrator. Thanks for taking on these extra tasks. Risker (talk) 04:16, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for that link, Risker! It's very fitting (BTW, I've always liked religious music). And sure will Explicit; probably get started on it sometime soon. Blurpeace04:39, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
They lied when they said it wasn't a trophy...here it is!
Remember you must always follow the rules, except for when you ignore them. You will always pick the wrong one to do. (See #5)
Remember to assume good faith and not bite. Remember that when you are applying these principles most diligently, you are probably dealing with a troll.
Use the block ability sparingly. Enjoy the insults you receive when you do block.
DISCLAIMER: This humor does not reflect the official humor of Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation, or Jimbo Wales. All rights released under GFDL.
A request
Since you are the newest administrator, I'm going to bug you with my problem. Could you delete this page for me? I decided I don't want it, and the CSD templates don't work with script pages, apparently. Thanks. Hi878 (talk) 05:37, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
It doesn't matter if you support it; that is the point of being conquered. :) I'd like it if you would put the tag back, but I can't force you. Until we take over the wiki, that is... Hi878 (talk) 04:56, 9 May 2010 (UTC)
Well, to quote the article itself, "He won gold in the Bejing common games in 2008 held in China, and also got an award of honor from Punjab chief minister Sh Parkash Singh Badal." If I'm interpreting that properly, that means he's been at the Olympic games in Beijing (which passes WP:ATHLETE). The awards under "Main achievements" only further that. Sincerely, Blurpeace04:26, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
To be honest, I thought that was a bad translation for "Olympic games", but I was probably wrong now that I've closely reviewed the sources (and used a friend; bodybuilding isn't an Olympic sport). He's definitely notable to an extent (i.e., not CSD worthy), but I suggest bringing this to AFD. I'd rather not see the article deleted per BLPPROD. The article seemingly suffers from systemic bias. Blurpeace04:59, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
Regarding my edit on Orange insitution page, i clearly stated there was no comparison to the clan and the LOL at all? and to prove that i stated Ghana is a clear example of the acceptance of black people!
Well, since I know you're active right now, I'll start with you if you don't mind. Whenever you get bored or have to work on something else, I'll go ahead and bother Blurpeace. I've listed all the ones in our backlog that have at least claimed permission to use, but of course there's no telling which ones have actually sent anything.
I'll followup on the Risk article, but, in the meantime, that should complete the articles that you've requested NuclearWarfare and I review. Sincerely, Blurpeace01:50, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for fixing the File:Roxanne, Roxanne excerpt.ogg to the version with the rational present. I'm still looking over how you did it and where I went wrong with this one, as it appears in one of my deletions of a previous version, had unintentionally managed to remove the rational that was present. Thanks again Blurpeace. Kindly CalmerWaters14:56, 28 May 2010 (UTC)
We are half way through round 3, with a little under a month to go. The current overall leader is Sasata (submissions), who has 570 points. He leads pool C. Pools A, B and D are led by Hunter Kahn (submissions), Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) and White Shadows (submissions) respectively. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.
Two of last year's final 8, Theleftorium (submissions) and Scorpion0422 (submissions), have dropped out of the competition, saying they would rather their place went to someone who will have more time on their hands than them next round. On a related note, a special thank you goes to White Shadows (submissions) for his help behind the scenes once again. There is currently a problem with the poster, perhaps caused by the new skin- take a look at this discussion and see if you can help. The competition has continued to tick over well with minimal need for judge intervention, so thank you to everyone making that possible. Good luck to all! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed1720:46, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
I wasn't aware of the photo being on Getty Images, therefore I will delete the photo and revert my changes to the article pending further correspondence. Thank you for bringing my attention to this! Sincerely, Blurpeace23:39, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for your recent help at AFC. I noticed you closed the request manually and wondered if you had the AFC review tool. Your assistance at AFC is appreciated and this tool may interest you if hopefully you will continue to monitor AFC submissions for backlogs. Thanks for your contributions. My76Strat (talk) 18:46, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
Hi My76Strat, I wasn't aware one existed. Please, drop a link. ;) Also, just FYI, I've been on AFC for some time. It seems like this message was crafted as a boilerplate for new editors. Sincerely, Blurpeace18:56, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
I am not exactly sure what the "boilerplate" metaphor implies, but am inclined to believe you felt it was substitute text of an impersonal nature. I see that it is rather generic but nonetheless original text. I am the editor who is new to AFC, and welcome any advice you might impart to me in the future. With regard to the tool I think it matters which skin you are using. But I assert it is rather efficient opposed to manually closing your response. Cheers. My76Strat (talk) 19:14, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
In case you missed here is the advice from Chzz on how to activate the AFC tool for monobook: "Blurpeace importScript('User:Tim Song/afchelper4.js')"; If further technical information is needed Chzz at IRC would be a better source. Happy editing, and Sysoping. My76Strat (talk) 20:14, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for the notice
Thank you for letting me know of the source of the confusion on the Vanbrugh FAR. More importantly, I apologize for my snippiness and "shooting the messenger". I've been out all day, and saw your message first on the heels of reading a rather inappropriate e-mail, and thought you were one of the "perps" involved in some off-Wiki nastiness. :) My apologies for the tone, and thanks again for helping clear that up. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 22:33, 20 June 2010 (UTC)
Oh, no problem at all. The discussion seemed a little heated so it didn't really bother me. Happy I could help clarifying, Blurpeace22:37, 20 June 2010 (UTC)
Hey, if you are going to add an undue tag (or any critical tag) to a page, please start a discussion so that others can see what you are complaining about and address the issue. Thanks! 018 (talk) 04:07, 23 June 2010 (UTC)
Hi O18, I've left a short rationale on the talk page. I hadn't initially written one because the action seemed uncontroversial. Sincerely, Blurpeace04:39, 23 June 2010 (UTC)
Thanks. I think stating the obvious is a good thing for two reasons: (1) others might not see it, (2) if the article gets fixed in bits, then it is clear when it is close what the tag is about. 018 (talk) 13:06, 23 June 2010 (UTC)
Woohoo
I can finally say now that I know how all those long complicated edit summaries get put in so quickly. Undo doesn't give such a detailed description and I always thought I had to add it myself after much labour, but now I finally know rollbacking is what does it. =) (In case you can't tell, I just did my first rollback after I was too late on my actual first attempt. This feature will be no problem for me and is MUCH quicker than undo. =D) CycloneGU (talk) 00:29, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
Seriously, though...I might end up taking a brief Wikibreak at one point, though hopefully not more than a day. It bugs me, but my g/f and I are finally splitting soon (at least in living arrangements unless a miracle happens). It's going to be one heck of a hard go for me...especially because I get the feeling now that my family isn't exactly in my corner NEmore. Oh, and I'm still unemployed. =/ Too bad you can't get paid to edit Wikipedia... CycloneGU (talk) 04:34, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
Remember, Wikipedia is just a hobby; real life matters come first. Sort out what's most important. We'll be here for when you return. ;)Blurpeace05:30, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
But...but...I have FRIENDS here! *sob*
Kidding, kidding. I know that's what Wikibreaks are for, and I've gone on my share of them unannounced. I don't intend to leave during the reviewing test because I am enjoying taking part in that discussion; on another note, I can now roll back spam with fancy edit messages in one click! =D Granted, I've only been able to do that once this evening...last few reviews I've had to accept them all. Guess that's a good thing. =) CycloneGU (talk) 05:51, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
Semi protection of articles on main page made by banned user
I disagree (obviously), the articles are created by a user banned from Wikipedia. If they go to the main page (and they could) then protection from new and anon. users seems a good idea. I do it routinely for pictures. However its not worth edit warring over (although it might have warranted a discussion) so lets hope you are right. Victuallers (talk) 17:39, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
So you are essentially saying that the page should be protected because...
It was made by a banned user.
It might at some point appear on the main page.
Neither are reasons for protection. If it is actually going to go on the main page, then maybe it can be protected, but if we were to protect things that might go on the main page, we'd end up protecting hundreds (if not thousands) of articles. --Deskana(talk)17:45, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
...umm its in a queue to go on the main page .... and all of this authors previous offers went there and then went to the main page. I think your example of (if not thousands) was a bit OTT, typically only about 50 or so go every day. Anyway I'm happy to leave the risk with you and I hope you're right. Cheers. Victuallers (talk) 18:26, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
The protection policy states quite clearly that pre-emptive full- and semi-protection is not allowed, so I hope that you're not doing this. --Deskana(talk)19:28, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
What is the best way to go about resubmitting a declined article for creation?
Prior to submitting the article for the band, Chicanery, I submitted a page for their album. Not knowing that the page for the band had to exist prior to the album page (the basis for declining the submission), I submitted the album page when I finished it, which was before my finishing the page for the band.
The declined album page is the only reverted entry that I have experienced, at this point, in my history of editing.
Since originally submitting, I have made some changes to the write-up for the album, and the infobox photo requires retrieval.
The declined submittal is at Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Chicanery (album). What is the best way to go about resubmitting to Articles for Creation? Should I revise the original submission, or submit the revised copy as a first time submission? Could you possibly help me in retrieving the infobox image? Thank you for your help. Doc2234 (talk) 19:55, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
WikiCup 2010 June newsletter
We're half way through 2010, and the end of the WikiCup is in sight! Round 3 is over, and we're down to our final 16. Our pool winners were Ian Rose (submissions) (A), Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) (B, and the round's overall leader), ThinkBlue (submissions) (C) Casliber (submissions) and TonyTheTiger (submissions) (D, joint), but, with the scores reset, everything is to play for in our last pooled round. The pools will be up before midnight tonight, and have been selected randomly by J Milburn. This will be the toughest round yet, and so, as ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.
Though unaffiliated with the WikiCup, July sees the third Great Wikipedia Dramaout- a project with not dissimilar goals to the WikiCup. Everyone is welcome to take part and do their bit to contribute to the encyclopedia itself.
If you're interested in the scores for the last round of the Cup, please take a look at Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Round 3 and Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Full/Round 3. Our thanks go to Stone (submissions) for compiling these. As was predicted, Group C ended up the "Group of Death", with 670 points required for second place, and, therefore, automatic promotion. This round will probably be even tougher- again, the top two from each of the two groups will make it through, while the twelve remaining participants will compete for four wildcard places- good luck everyone! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed17
Thank you for your note. I appreciate the need to keep articles neutral, which is exactly why I felt a need to edit an article that was very noticeably anti-God/Christian. It was very obvious that the writer had no understanding of Christian spirituality and was not able to define or represent it properly.
A note at the top of the page asked for more specific definitions of spiritualty from the various religions. I assumed that to mean that this was an honest desire for accurate representation of all the varying points of view concerning spirituality.
I do not assume to know or be able to express the spirituality of other religions or views. I leave that to those that hold other beliefs. But it is important that in defining and expressing Christian spirituality, knowing that the majority of readers are Christian, that the wording be accurate and not offensive to that belief system.
As it had been written, it was very offensive to Christians, referring to God as merely a "supernatural being" and seeming to use deragotory wording toward those that would hold such beliefs.
One must not forget that for Christians, Muslims, and Jews, God is our almighty Lord, not a mere supernatural being. It is insulting to read "spirituality" reduced to mere human emotion.
Further, how can one have an honest discussion of spirituality, and not include the original definitions?
I would hope that Wikipedia genuinely wants to be fair and neutral to everyone, and not hold Christians in disdain. Please allow us to express ourselves as everyone else is allowed to. I don't have time to spend correcting every error on the original article, so in some places, I put a warning that what has been written is not inclusive to every point of view - in particular, (the only religion I can attest to) Christianity.
Thank you again - Lisa
Ok - I see that you have already switched back things I'd taken much time to write and find documentation for. It doesn't appear that Wikipedia honestly wanted the veiwpoint of all religions. I won't waste my time writing again and I won't check back here again - You can keep your slanted view of spirituality. I've got things to do, and I will have to trust that most people find information concerning true spirituality from more reliable, unslanted sources. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.221.0.179 (talk) 08:20, 11 July 2010 (UTC)
Although you may not check back for this response, we did indeed hear your concerns. When we write our articles, we devote specific sections to discussion the various religions' definitions of spirituality. By adding Christianity to the general sections, you've actually slanted the entire article towards that religion. Hopefully you'll understand that what you might consider "secular", we consider "neutral" and "fact based". If you would like more information on how to properly add Christian beliefs to the article, please feel free to reply underneath this message. Sincerely, Blurpeace08:44, 11 July 2010 (UTC)
My Megan Rye article was the first I wrote for Wikipedia - I am a novice and will be editing this article
to make it stronger, providing further content and context. Thanks for your support!
So, I created a set of pages, then they are flagged for deletion, but, the new page is even in my personal user-space, and the other page, is created by someone other then me, that i modified, and now its being threatened for deletion. according to: G2. Test pages.
This excludes the sandbox and the users' own user space, as well as pages that were created in error (see G6)
...my personal space shouldnt even be in question... i am beyond aggrevated and was just trying to do the right thing and fill in missing gaps of a pre-existing wiki, that portions keep getting re-done and deleted. Please help. --Lust2636 (talk) 06:00, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
Invitation for interview
Hi! You are welcome to respond to questions regarding Wikinews and the Wikinews Arbitration Committee 2010 election here. This is for the Signpost's coverage of Wikinews in the Sister Projects section of the next week's issue. Thank you.--Forty twoThanks for all the fish!01:09, 29 July 2010 (UTC)
Happy Blurpeace's Day!
Blurpeace has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as Blurpeace's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, Blurpeace!
We are half-way through our penultimate round, and nothing is yet certain. Pool A, currently led by Sasata (submissions) has ended up the more competitive, with three contestants (Sasata (submissions), Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) and TonyTheTiger (submissions)) scoring over 500 points already. Pool B is led by Casliber (submissions), who has also scored well over 500. The top two from each pool, as well as the next four highest scorers regardless of pool, will make it through to our final eight. As ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.
Planning has begun for the 2011 WikiCup, with open discussions concerning scoring and flags for next year's competition. Contributions to those discussions would be appreciated, especially concerning the flags, as next year's signups cannot begin until the flag issue has been resolved. Signups will hopefully open at some point in this round, with discussion about possible changing in the scoring/process opening some time afterwards.
Earlier this round, we said goodbye to Hunter Kahn (submissions), who has bowed out to spend more time on the book he is authoring with his wife. We wish him all the best. In other news, the start of this round also saw some WikiCup awards sent out by Suomi Finland 2009 (submissions). We appreciate his enthusiasm, and contestants are of course welcome to award each other prizes as they see fit, but rest assured that we will be sending out "official" awards at the end of the competition. If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed1722:31, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
Orphaned non-free image File:Cover of an Isle of Man passport.jpg
⚠
Thanks for uploading File:Cover of an Isle of Man passport.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
PLEASE NOTE:
I am a bot, and will therefore not be able to answer your questions.
I will remove the request for deletion if the file is used in an article once again.
If you receive this notice after the image is deleted, and you want to restore the image, click here to file an un-delete request.
To opt out of these bot messages, add {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} to your talk page.
If you believe the bot has made an error, please turn it off here and leave a message on my owner's talk page.
Hello Blurpeace. I was discussing files and copyrights and such with a new user here and was referred to you by fetchcomms when I asked him for a second opinion. If you have a minute, may you please take a look at the bottom of the discussion? Thanks, Airplaneman ✈23:24, 13 August 2010 (UTC)
He keeps harassing me on my talk page and started reverting my edits on other pages - Dont Cry22 (talk·contribs). He did some time ago, when he created accounts named after me (see the list here). What can we do about it, other than blocking him, which is an obvious thing? Shahid • Talk2me08:31, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
I can only suggest that we put a rangeblock in place, if applicable, and continue blocking his accounts. He'll become tired of messing with Wikipedians' user talk pages eventually. In light of the given circumstances, semi-protecting your talk page may help. Blurpeace11:29, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
Pool B's winner was Casliber (submissions). Awarded the top score for featured articles this round, Casliber writes primarily on natural sciences, especially botany and ornithology.
Pool A's close second was Sasata (submissions). Awarded the top score for featured pictures this round, Sasata writes primarily on natural sciences, favouring mycology.
Pool B's close second was ThinkBlue (submissions). Awarded the top score for good articles and topics this round, ThinkBlue primarily writes content related to television and film, including 30 Rock.
The second wildcard was White Shadows (submissions). Someone who has helped the Cup behind the scenes all year, White Shadows said "I'm still in shock that I made it this far" and writes primarily on Naval warfare, especially U-boats.
The third wildcard was Staxringold (submissions). Awarded the top score for featured lists and topics this round, Staxringold primarily writes on sport and television, including baseball and 30 Rock.
The fourth wildcard was William S. Saturn (submissions). Entering the final eight only on the final day of the round, William S. Saturn writes on a number of topics, mostly related to Texas.
We say goodbye to the six who fell at the final hurdle. Geschichte (submissions) only just missed out on a place in the final eight. Resolute (submissions) was not far behind. Candlewicke (submissions) was awarded top points for in the news this round. Gary King (submissions) contributed a variety of did you know articles. Suomi Finland 2009 (submissions) said "I'm surprised to have survived so far into the competition", but was extactic to see Finland in the semi-finals. Arsenikk (submissions) did not score this round, but has scored highly in previous rounds. We also say goodbye to Ian Rose (submissions), who withdrew earlier this month after spending six weeks overseas. Anyone interested in this round's results can see them here and here. Thank you to Stone (submissions) for these.
Our final eight will play it out for two months, after which we will know 2010's WikiCup winner, and a variety of prizes will be awarded. As ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed1723:06, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
I'd suggest that you report the account to WP:SPI with associated evidence. I think it'd be best if other clerks reviewed the account as well. Blurpeace04:03, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
Wikiproject: We are attempting to revive this project (yet again) after nearly a year of inactivity and we want some help. Please do come by out IRC channel.
About the articles: Current article is Trauma (medicine), started at a C-class, hoping for at least GA-class.
Orphaned non-free image File:Bridgeman Art Library Logo.jpg
⚠
Thanks for uploading File:Bridgeman Art Library Logo.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
PLEASE NOTE:
I am a bot, and will therefore not be able to answer your questions.
I will remove the request for deletion if the file is used in an article once again.
If you receive this notice after the image is deleted, and you want to restore the image, click here to file an un-delete request.
To opt out of these bot messages, add {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} to your talk page.
If you believe the bot has made an error, please turn it off here and leave a message on my owner's talk page.
To be a joinin' the fun and frolicks, yer can be addin' {{User:Chzz/pirate}} to the top o' yer talkpage / userpage for today, fer a fine fancy decoration. Emptied after midnight it'll be, so don't be dallyin' now!
Disclaimer: It's very rare for me to send messages like this; it might seem frivolous or hypocritical, as I often complain about myspacing of the project. However, as a pastafarian, this is my equivalent of a Christmas greeting. I seriously believe we need to have fun sometimes. If you object, I apologize; let me know, and I won't bother you again.
Hi. As you recently commented in the straw poll regarding the ongoing usage and trial of Pending changes, this is to notify you that there is an interim straw poll with regard to keeping the tool switched on or switching it off while improvements are worked on and due for release on November 9, 2010. This new poll is only in regard to this issue and sets no precedent for any future usage. Your input on this issue is greatly appreciated. Off2riorob (talk) 23:28, 20 September 2010 (UTC)
WikiCup 2010 September newsletter
We are half-way through our final round, entering the home straight. TonyTheTiger (submissions) leads at the time of writing with 1180 points, immediately followed by Sasata (submissions) with 1175 points. Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) closely follows in third place with 1100 points. For those who are interested, data about the finalists has been compiled at Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/finalists, while a list of content submitted by all WikiCup contestants prior to this round has been compiled at Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Submissions. As ever, anything contestants worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.
Double Ten Day is, really, unrelated—but we don't appear to have a cool pic for this one
I suppose I should've timed this message at 10:10:10 too, but frankly, I can't be arsed. You know how it is.
Did you know... that tenten in Japaense writing are a little wiggly thing, a bit like a quotation-mark, which makes e.g. "ka" (か) into "ga" (が) or "fu" (ふ) into "bu" (ぶ) ?
Hi Roman! Thanks again for coming out to the fundraiser on Thursday. It was awesome to meet you, and hopefully we'll see each other again soon. In the meantime, if you need anything (from me personally or from the community dept. at the Foundation), please don't hesitate to ask. All the best, Steven Walling at work17:21, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
Hi Steven, no problem at all. It was my pleasure, really. I am highly appreciative of any evening well-spent. I suppose I share a similar sentiment in saying thank you too. Yours sincerely, Blurpeace21:08, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
Email
Hi, I sent you an email via Wikipedia regarding a project I'm working on. If you'd like me to write it here, let me know. Otherwise, I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
How's your Online Ambassador experience going so far?
Hi Blurpeace/Archive 2,
We're starting to get into the busy part of the semester for Online Ambassadors, and we want to check in and see how you're doing, what your opinions about where we are now, and any feedback you may have.
Please answer these questions either on my talk page or send them to me by email.
1. How many mentees are you currently working with?
2. Have you reached out to students who don't have mentors yet? If not, would you be willing to?
3. What do you think of the content of messages on the Google Group?
4. What do you think of the volume of messages on the Google Group?
5. Do you participate on the Google Group much? If not, what would make you participate more?
6. Are there any problems you've experienced so far?
7. Is there anything else Sage or the rest of the Public Policy Initiative team could do to make your experience as an Online Ambassador better?
8. Are you okay sharing your username with your answers to our Public Policy Initiative team, or would you prefer to remain anonymous?
If so, please introduce yourself to each of them, perhaps along these lines:
"Hi! I'm Blurpeace, and I've been assigned as your mentor. (If you'd rather choose your own mentor or don't want one, just let me know; you can request a different mentor from this list of Online Ambassadors.)
I'll keep an eye on your edits as you work on Wikipedia for your class, and try to pitch in where I can. If you'd like any help or advice, please let me know."
The 2010 WikiCup is over! It has been a long journey, but what has been achieved is impressive: combined, participants have produced over seventy featured articles, over five hundred good articles, over fifty featured lists, over one thousand one hundred "did you know" entries, in addition to various other pieces of recognised content. A full list (which has yet to be updated to reflect the scores in the final round) can be found here. Perhaps more importantly, we have our winner! The 2010 WikiCup champion is Sturmvogel_66 (submissions), with an unbelievable 4220 points in the final round. Second place goes to TonyTheTiger (submissions), with 2260, and third to Casliber (submissions), with 560. Congratulations to our other four finalists – White Shadows (submissions), William S. Saturn (submissions), Staxringold (submissions) and ThinkBlue (submissions). Also, congratulations to Sasata (submissions), who withdrew from the competition with an impressive 2685 points earlier in this round.
Prizes will also be going to those who claimed the most points for different types of content in a single round. It was decided that the prizes would be awarded for those with the highest in a round, rather than overall, so that the finalists did not have an unfair advantage. Winning the featured article prize is Casliber (submissions), for five featured articles in round 4. Winning the good article prize is Sturmvogel_66 (submissions), for eighty-one good articles in round 5. Winning the featured list prize is Staxringold (submissions), for six featured lists in round 1. Winning the picture and sound award is Jujutacular (submissions), for four featured pictures in round 3. Winning the topic award is Sturmvogel_66 (submissions), for forty-seven articles in various good topics in round 5. Winning the "did you know" award is TonyTheTiger (submissions), for over one hundred did you knows is round 5. Finally, winning the in the news award is Candlewicke (submissions), for nineteen articles in the news in round three.
The WikiCup has faced criticism in the last month – hopefully, we will take something positive from it and create a better contest for next year. Like Wikipedia itself, the Cup is a work in progress, and ideas for how it should work are more than welcome on the WikiCup talk page and on the scoring talk page. Also, people are more than welcome to sign up for next year's competition on the signup page. Well done and thank you to everyone involved – the Cup has been a pleasure to run, and we, as judges, have been proud to be a part of it. We hope that next year, however the Cup is working, and whoever is running it, it will be back, stronger and more popular than ever. Until then, goodbye and happy editing! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed1703:02, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
Orphaned non-free image File:Some Say.ogg
⚠
Thanks for uploading File:Some Say.ogg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
PLEASE NOTE:
I am a bot, and will therefore not be able to answer your questions.
I will remove the request for deletion if the file is used in an article once again.
If you receive this notice after the image is deleted, and you want to restore the image, click here to file an un-delete request.
To opt out of these bot messages, add {{bots|deny=DASHBot}} to your talk page.
If you believe the bot has made an error, please turn it off here and leave a message on my owner's talk page.
Orphaned non-free image File:2011 season logo of the Buffalo Sabres.png
⚠
Thanks for uploading File:2011 season logo of the Buffalo Sabres.png. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of "file" pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Skier Dude (talk07:15, 17 November 2010 (UTC)
Hi Blurpeace, I am a UC Berkeley student trying to improve the quality of an article on "Patentleft," part of the Wikiproject United States Public Policy group. I am a little confused on how to do this and where to start finding sources and information about this topic. Any suggestions you have about this topic in general, where to find sources, and how to edit would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Tpka and welcome to the project! To get better acquainted with editing Wikipedia, try our cheatsheet which can be accessed from the search bar by typing WP:CHEAT. I do not personally know the legal topic you are writing about but am happy to answer questions regarding the nature of Wikipedia (e.g., types of sources, encyclopedic style and policy). I suggest starting in the UC Berkeley library and expanding your search from there. However, some of your questions may be best answered by your professor or another qualified professional. Sincerely yours, Blurpeace23:44, 19 November 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for uploading File:Exodia Necross.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of "file" pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Skier Dude (talk01:29, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
A particular highlight for the wiki crowd will be 'Seductive Subversion: Women Pop Artists, 1958–1968', and the accompanying "WikiPop" project, with specially-created Wikipedia articles on the artists displayed on iPads in the gallery.
This will be a museum touring and partying meetup, so no excuses about being a shy newbie this time. Bring a friend too!
Hi, my name is James Fullerton, and I'm a teacher at Southern Lehigh Middle School in PA. Recently I've created a project that involves Wikipedia (WP) and small groups of students making a contribution to a WP article of their choosing, as long as the topic is related to the content of the course - being American Government, Civics, and Economics. For the past 4 weeks, students have become involved in the culture of WP, with many already narrowing in on a topic for their contribution. Here is the supportive material on Wikispaces (https://wikiedit.wikispaces.com/). Your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Would you be available to act as a mentor to a small group of students as they begin to offer additional content to an article of their interest? The team sizes are numbered between 5-7 students each. I will notify you as to who is in the teams with their WP user names. Jmfullerton (talk) 17:35, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
O Fir-tree green! O Fir-tree green!
Your leaves are constant ever,
Not only in the summer time,
But through the winter's snow and rime
You're fresh and green forever.
O Fir-tree green! O Fir-tree green!
I still shall love you dearly!
How oft to me on Christmas night
Your laden boughs have brought delight.
O Fir-tree green! O Fir-tree green!
I still shall love you dearly.
May this holiday season bring you the music of laughter, the warmth of friendship, and the steadying hand of love. Cheers! /ƒETCHCOMMS/04:56, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
Orphaned non-free image File:American University in Cairo logo.jpg
⚠
Thanks for uploading File:American University in Cairo logo.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of "file" pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Courcelles08:15, 27 December 2010 (UTC)
You're faster to the response; closed, because I can. Also, because I hadn't researched Greeneburg enough for my nomination to be valid. Merry Festivus to you too. Blurpeace03:42, 28 December 2010 (UTC)
I can only assume that your edit of WP:ITN arises from lack of knowledge of this aspect of variance between UK and US English. There is an alternative blurb at ITN/C, and discussion at WP:ERRORS. Kevin McE (talk) 00:12, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi.
Re your note on this photo. I own the photograph which was taken by my late grandmother of my grandfather, the subject of the article. I would be happy to licence it on a 'free use' basis if that is what needs to be done. Could you tell me how I can do that in order that this photo can remain?
Thanks.
Francis Hoar (talk) 02:13, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
Hello. You are being contacted because you have previously shown interest in the WikiCup but have not yet signed up for the 2011 WikiCup, which starts at midnight. It is not too late to sign up! The competition will remain open until at least January 31, and so it is not too late to enter. If you are interested, simply follow the instructions to add your username to the signup page, and a judge will contact you as soon as possible with an explanation of how to participate. The WikiCup is a friendly competition open to all Wikipedians, old and new, experienced and inexperienced, providing a fun and rewarding way to contribute quality content to Wikipedia. If you do not want to receive any further messages about the WikiCup, or you want to start receiving messages about the WikiCup, you may add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. If you have any questions, feel free to ask on the WikiCup talk page or contact the judges directly. J Milburn and The ed1706:46, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
This is an archive of past discussions about User:Blurpeace. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page.
Sasata (submissions), our current leader, who, at the time of writing, has more listed points than 
Hunter Kahn (submissions) and 
TonyTheTiger (submissions) (second and third place respectively) combined. A special well done also goes to 
Fetchcomms (submissions)- his artcle Jewel Box (St. Louis, Missouri) was the first content to score points in the competition.
Staxringold (submissions) claimed the most featured lists (240 points) and featured pictures (35 points), 
Geschichte (submissions) claimed the most for Did you know? entries (490 points), 
Jujutacular (submissions) claimed the most for featured sounds (70 points) and 
Candlewicke (submissions) claimed the most for In the news entries (40 points). No one claimed a featured portal or valued picture.
ThinkBlue (submissions) and 
Arsenikk (submissions), who were solidly second and third respectively. There were a good number of high scorers this round- competition was certainly tough! Round three begins tomorrow, but anything promoted after the end of round two is eligible for points. 16 contestants (eight pool leaders and eight wildcards) will progress to round four in two months- things are really starting to get competitive. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.
Stone (submissions) and 
White Shadows (submissions) for their help in preparing for round three. Good luck everyone! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed17 17:31, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
— ξxplicit 04:27, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) and 
Theleftorium (submissions) and 
Scorpion0422 (submissions), have dropped out of the competition, saying they would rather their place went to someone who will have more time on their hands than them next round. On a related note, a special thank you goes to 
Ian Rose (submissions) (A), 
Casliber (submissions) and 
Suomi Finland 2009 (submissions). We appreciate his enthusiasm, and contestants are of course welcome to award each other prizes as they see fit, but rest assured that we will be sending out "official" awards at the end of the competition. If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed17 22:31, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
Sturmvogel_66 (submissions). Awarded the top score overall this round, Sturmvogel_66 writes primarily on military history, favouring Naval warfare.
Casliber (submissions). Awarded the top score for featured articles this round, Casliber writes primarily on natural sciences, especially botany and ornithology.
Sasata (submissions). Awarded the top score for featured pictures this round, Sasata writes primarily on natural sciences, favouring mycology.
ThinkBlue (submissions). Awarded the top score for good articles and topics this round, ThinkBlue primarily writes content related to television and film, including 30 Rock.
TonyTheTiger (submissions). Awarded the top score for did you knows and valued pictures this round, TonyTheTiger writes on a number of topics, including baseball, American football and Chicago.
White Shadows (submissions). Someone who has helped the Cup behind the scenes all year, White Shadows said "I'm still in shock that I made it this far" and writes primarily on Naval warfare, especially U-boats.
Staxringold (submissions). Awarded the top score for featured lists and topics this round, Staxringold primarily writes on sport and television, including baseball and 30 Rock.
William S. Saturn (submissions). Entering the final eight only on the final day of the round, William S. Saturn writes on a number of topics, mostly related to Texas.
Resolute (submissions) was not far behind. 
Gary King (submissions) contributed a variety of did you know articles. 
William S. Saturn (submissions), 
