User talk:Dinogal85

Museum models

Hi Dinogal85, welcome to Wikipedia! Before changing images in dinosaur articles please see the image guidelines posted at [1]. Several of the images you're adding have anatomical issues. For example, both the Velociraptor and Unenlagia models have at least one pronated hand, which is not possible according to all current biomechanical research such as Senter 2006 (a violation of point 5). Both also lack primary feathers, a condition unknown among Paraves (a violation of point 4). The Triceratops image you added also had pronated hands contrary to recent studies. The Iguanodon model looks accurate but is not photographed at an angle or in a setting ideal for displaying relevant anatomy for the Description section of the article. If you're not sure about an image please run it past the WP:Dino members at the image review page. Thanks. MMartyniuk (talk) 06:59, 4 January 2011 (UTC)

I believe all information posted on wikipedia should be from published sources and this should apply to images as well. They should come either from published source or made by someone who is recognized by the scientific community. Allowing people without credentials to post inaccurate images on wikipedia is not a good policy and tarnish the reputation of wikipedia. Anyway, it appears that this guy is not even on wikipedia anymore, so good riddance. Dinogal85 (talk) 07:56, 4 January 2011 (UTC)Dinogal85 (talk) 07:46, 4 January 2011 (UTC)

By definition, most published source images are under copyright and therefore can't be used here. It's up to us amateurs to pick up the slack and generously volunteer our own work, provided it is scientifically rigorous and peer-reviewed. I think it's to Wikipedia's credit that most of our images are more accurate than some of the sloppy, scientifically inaccurate dreck found in some museums. I visited the Australian Museum in Sydeny several years ago, for example, and they had some models of feathered dinosaurs which looked like they must have been supervised y a bacteriologist, or at leas someone who had never even seen a photo of the fossil specimens involved. MMartyniuk (talk) 22:28, 4 January 2011 (UTC)

January 2011

You currently appear to be engaged in an edit war according to the reverts you have made on Velociraptor. Users who edit disruptively or refuse to collaborate with others may be blocked if they continue. In particular the three-revert rule states that making more than three reversions on a single page within a 24-hour period is almost always grounds for an immediate block. If you find yourself in an editing dispute, use the talk page to discuss controversial changes. Work towards wording and content that gains consensus among editors. If unsuccessful, then do not edit war even if you believe you are right. Post a request for help at an appropriate noticeboard or seek dispute resolution. In some cases it may be appropriate to request temporary page protection. If edit warring continues, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. Tbhotch^™ and © 08:07, 4 January 2011 (UTC)