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 Already done by someone else, thanks. Jim.henderson (talk) 21:18, 2 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox photo discussion

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Hi again. Happy New Year. Can you offer your opinion on which photo is better for the Infobox here? If you're not able to participate, just disregard this message; you don't have to message me. Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 01:17, 10 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Thanks for participating in the photo discussion. I really appreciate it. One thing: A new photo has been uploaded and added to the discussion. I hope I'm not bothering you by asking if you would mind indicating whether this changes your viewpoint, or whether it remains unchanged? Thank you very much. Nightscream (talk) 12:45, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

QWK edit

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I think this edit is yours. Yes, I did mean to remove it. The text is somewhat confusing, but it seems to imply people built BBS-to-BBS networks using QWK. This seems odd, when most/all BBS systems offering QWK offered Fido out of the box. Can you provide examples of such a thing, and why they were used? Maury Markowitz (talk) 15:32, 16 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for the delay. I have been slowed by a broken wrist. Yes, I operated a PCBoard in such a network for srveral years, and expect to find documentation about this method online. If the doctor has good news tomorrow, probably I'll have the power during the week to organize a proper reply in Talk:QWK (file format). Meanwjile no big deal whether this historical detail is in or out of the article. Jim.henderson (talk) 13:15, 18 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Paterno

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E-mail to a friend:

I shall leave a copy in your Wikipedia personal talk page where our fellow editors can see it. E-mail has advantages, but it has the major disadvantage of being, by default, private. Wikipedia thrives on open discussion in the talk pages of our articles and, to a lesser extent, those of every editor. The use of talk pages is described in excess detail in:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Talk_page_guidelines

> The senior editors at Wikipedia are correct to block any changes > without a thorough review, and I don't envy them for the job.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Protection_policy tells how the Administrators do it. A few thousand have "the broom" which is metaphoric Wikijargon for the powers they get when elected. Several times last year I had dinner with Admins, and expect to see them again sometime in February. Like other scepters, "the broom" carries distinctive pleasures, powers and burdens.

The Joe Paterno biography is one of the 0.1 percent of articles that are "Semi-protected". Such status is decided on the basis of actual, frequent, persistent vandalism or similar problems. Not on probable future problems, at least in theory. Hundreds of thousands of us can edit those articles as it only requires an account more than four days old that has made more than ten edits to other articles. A smaller number are "Fully protected" which means only Admins can edit them.

> http://www.centredaily.com/2015/01/16/4557360/ncaa-agrees-to-restore-paterno.html?sp=/99/146/153/154/

> http://www.centredaily.com/2015/01/17/4559252/walt-moody-settlement-proves-ncaa.html

> http://www.centredaily.com/2015/01/19/4561127/george-diaz-joe-paterno-loses.html

> You may pass them on to your colleagues if you wish.

The topic isn't interesting enough to me. I seldom work biographies, especially if the subject is alive or hasn't been dead many years. Most especially, where many thousands of people are passionate. Several editors, some of them admins, specialize in such matters. Those who can muster the required degree of sanity, sobriety, and even-handedness are rare and certainly don't include me.

Anyone can add a comment to the talk page of a protected article, for example to suggest an addition. Sometimes a comment is merely a diatribe or collection of dirty words. Other editors delete them pretty soon.

Oh. I'm failing to find your Wikipedia editor's talk page. Not to worry; I'll put this on mine,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Jim.henderson

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Saturday February 7 in NYC: Black Life Matters Editathon

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Saturday February 7 in NYC: Black Life Matters Editathon

You are invited to join us at New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for our upcoming editathon, a part of the Black WikiHistory Month campaign (which also includes events in Brooklyn and Westchester!).

12:00pm - 5:00 pm at NYPL Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue), by W 135th St

The Wikipedia training and editathon will take place in the Aaron Douglas Reading Room of the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, with a reception following in the Langston Hughes lobby on the first floor of the building at 5:00pm.

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Damion Scott Infobox photo discussion

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Hi. Damion Scott has taken issue with the photo in his article. He previously demanded that I replace it with one that I thought inferior to the one already in the Infobox, and has now replaced with a third one of his own. In the interest of WP:CONSENSUS, can you offer your opinion on this? Thanks again. Nightscream (talk) 19:23, 2 February 2015 (UTC)  Jim.henderson (talk) 15:39, 4 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Spaceworthiness merger proposal

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Merger discussion for Spaceworthiness

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An article that you have been involved in editing, Spaceworthiness, has been proposed for merging with another article. If you are interested, please participate in the merger discussion. Thank you. JustinTime55 (talk) 16:25, 9 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Spectrum reallocation

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I saw a tag and checked the talk page for information, but all I found was your complaint. It is certainly valid, but I'm not sure what else I can do. I've been here eight years and still don't really know how to write an article. I have found lots of information, but all I was really able to do was put in the article what I found. It was somewhere else to begin with but needed its own article.— Vchimpanzee • talk • contributions • 17:07, 17 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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 Done

Where at Barnard College?

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Hi, Jim. LTNS.

I should explain that I have had no answers elsewhere, but I know you know Manhattan very well.

Exactly where at Barnard College is the NYC event on March 22? Any suggestions about parking for motorists from far out of town?--DThomsen8 (talk) 13:51, 2 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

It will be pleasant. Alas, this is a part of Broadway that I generally pedal by quickly. However, Barnard is only four blocks long, so it cannot be difficult to see a small flock of nerds milling around the correct door in the morning. And a poster, banner or some such thing. Also the organizers are probably made busy at the moment by this coming Saturday's MOMA editathon long planned, and a little one on Sunday. When they gear up properly for the anniversary bash, precise directions will be a priority. Come to think of it, I expect to be volunteered as a porter or something, thus learning even more. Parking, I know nothing except I can always chain my bike to a lamp post. Jim.henderson (talk) 14:17, 2 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Jim

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I met you at the MOMA feminism meet up and want to get back to you.Heathhold 18:40, 7 March 2015 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Heathhold (talk • contribs)

Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird

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Hi Jim Mselena (talk) 22:05, 7 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

OnwardWiki and thanks

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I appreciated the personal attention, without which I wouldn't even know how to answer your kind message. i want to get some work done this week. Heathhold 15:54, 9 March 2015 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Heathhold (talk • contribs)

Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference

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Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC 2015

You are invited to join us at Barnard College for Wikipedia Day NYC 2015, a Wikipedia celebration and mini-conference for the project's 14th birthday. In addition to the party, the event will be a participatory unconference, with plenary panels, lightning talks, and of course open space sessions.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

10:00pm - 9:00 pm at Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, by W 118th St

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:58, 9 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Sure, this will work. I think.

MOMA feminism meet up

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I love these feminist things; they're a chance to meet cute chicks who are smarter than me. It paid off this time. Instead of answering each section I'll ping you both here, because I don't have separate messages for each. Hmm, I thought a third left me a note here. Counting before they hatch, it seems. @Heathhold and Mselena: Oh, yes there was a third. @Mitzura2:

You were working biographies of people I never heard of; no surprise as the only artist I vigorously pursue is Berenice Abbott, who masterfully addressed some of the subjects I keep fumbling. New biographies are especially delicate; they need to be watched to see that they don't suffer deletion due to copyviol, insufficient refs, or some other problem. I won't try to handle such things, knowing nothing of the subjects. If they are flagged for deletion or other adverse action, better ask for a stay of execution right away in the talk page, followed quickly by preliminary corrective action, respectful questions, requests for help, and further action. Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers is often followed as it ought; just don't expect indefinite patience. When a particular bit of your text meets objection, take it out before finding how to repair it. Old timers who review new articles meet a lot of arrogant fools; anyone who projects humility can stand out for more thoughtful attention.

New user

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User:Nickwolven librarian whom I signed up at Barnard, who has not touched his own biography. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 160.39.109.237 (talk) 20:05, 22 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

5th Ave. looking north from SE corner with 51st St. (1890s?)

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Ran into this and a similar bird's-eye view
Looking north across 5th Avenue and 51st Street on a sunny late afternoon

You might be interested in this. I've been uploading pix from old postcards at the Presbyterian Historical Society. About half of their old postcards are from 1900-1923, but this one is a bit odd. It turns out Commons has a similar bird's-eye view from 1893 File:(King1893NYC) pg319 BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF FIFTH AVENUE; NORTH OF 51ST STREET.jpg from a book.

If I had a point here, it's this. Google Street view of the same scene looks horrible, any chance you could snap it? I'm not sure what I'd do with it, but it could be interesting. I've also put both "1890s" pix in the gallery at Fifth Avenue. Does that look ok (e.g. to a New Yorker). I generally use a packed gallery - it almost always looks better to me, making better use of the space. But the pix look different depending on your computer display (as always), and some people don't like it. I've packed it, your opinion requested. Smallbones(smalltalk) 22:42, 23 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Just to note, I am one of the people who generally doesn't like packed galleries, and I don't mind this one at all. BMK (talk) 00:18, 24 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Busy, busy. As our Philadelphia friend knows, I spent Sunday at Wikipedia Day at Barnard College. Too busy to prep my lightning talk about photography. Monday was a train trip to Montclair State University to help a class for English majors in improving articles about "young adult" works of fiction and writers. Oof, nice kids but somewhat too shy. Kind of opposite the arts people, who are bold enough but want to write biographies of unjustly neglected artists who happen to be friends of theirs. Different kinds of nice smart people present different opportunities and difficulties. Oops, must return to this. Jim.henderson (talk) 07:33, 24 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Snapped the picture. Will be home at real computer to send it. Jim.henderson (talk) 21:42, 24 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Snapped four, actually. This one is from nearly the same spot as yours, though with tilted camera and poor lighting. Jim.henderson (talk) 01:20, 25 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Carbon tissue has been accepted

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Carbon tissue, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created.
The article has been assessed as Start-Class, which is recorded on the article's talk page. You may like to take a look at the grading scheme to see how you can improve the article.

You are more than welcome to continue making quality contributions to Wikipedia. Note that because you are a logged-in user, you can create articles yourself, and don't have to post a request. However, you may continue submitting work to Articles for Creation if you prefer.

Thank you for helping improve Wikipedia!

Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 17:05, 30 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Photo requests in the NYC area?

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Hi! I would like to know if you do photo requests in the NYC area. Do you go into suburban areas in Connecticut or New York? Do you prefer photos in Manhattan? WhisperToMe (talk) 12:10, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sometimes. I live in Manhattan but competition is heavy here so I bicycle across a bridge for targets. Sometimes I fail to reach the target but snap other good things. In younger years I often biked to Fairfield County Connecticut; lately more often only as far as Westchester and Hudson Counties. Do you have suburban targets in mind?
My suburban NYC-area targets include:
I do feel most strongly about getting the Japanese items as I want to use the photos in Nihonjin gakko. Also the JSNY used to occupy some campuses in Queens, so I also have requests for those locations.
WhisperToMe (talk) 13:57, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Oof, quite a list of pleasant places to visit, some very near my previous visits. I won't get to any of these places in the next few weeks, but some are likely in warmer months. Besides me, you should make a general request on each article's talk page, using Template:Image requested with a parameter that puts it into Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in Westchester County, New York or whatever place. Any local Wikiphotographer looking for interesting targets can compose an itinerary to snap a number of them. Especially if they are already geotagged. Jim.henderson (talk) 15:46, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks in advance! I've heard it's beautiful up in Westchester County, so when it gets warmer hopefully it will be a pleasant trip! Anyhow I have used the reqphoto template but I'll see if I can modify it to get it into the Westchester County category (or in the case of the NYJS, the Fairfield County category) WhisperToMe (talk) 16:16, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If you don't mind I'd like to add one more to the suburban list: The Japanese Educational Institute (JEI) headquarters in Rye. Anyhow, in regards to Queens I asked two local editors about photos there, and one of them suggested you as a possible photographer. The Queens photos in question are Commons:Picture_requests/Requests/United_States#Queens so you can see if you are interested in those too. Thanks again! WhisperToMe (talk) 16:59, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

April 29: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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Wednesday April 29, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our inaugural evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Featuring a keynote talk this month on Lady Librarians & Feminist Epistemologies! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 18:28, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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April 29: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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Wednesday April 29, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our inaugural evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Featuring a keynote talk this month on Lady Librarians & Feminist Epistemologies! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 19:28, 14 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Talk:2014 East Harlem apartment buildings explosion

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Another move discussion has been set up. Join in to improve consensus. --George Ho (talk) 22:20, 1 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

June 10: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting

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Wednesday June 10, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon / Wikimedia NYC Annual Meeting

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our next evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month will also feature on our agenda: recent and upcoming editathons, the organization's Annual Meeting, and Chapter board elections.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 16:30, 12 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Queensboro Plaza

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Hey Jim, I just redirected Queensboro Plaza back from Queens Plaza (Queens) to Queensboro Plaza (New York City Subway), since the incoming links most likely refer to the station. Is this okay with you? If not, feel free to change it back. I'll be fixing the incoming links to Queensboro Plaza to be on the safe side. Epic Genius (talk) 17:49, 31 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I like (Queens) but offer no rationale, merely a preference. Thanks for the consideration. Jim.henderson (talk) 18:53, 31 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Image of NJPAC

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Hi Jim,


I am in search of an image of the NJPAC and I found your image that you declared as "Public Domain". If you could email me @ rebecca.copper@mheducation.com that would be extremely helpful for me to get more information about this image.

Thanks! Rebecca — Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.243.80.61 (talk) 13:53, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Indian Space Shuttle Programme

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You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Indian Space Shuttle Programme. Requesting you to add your opinion. Regards Thanks. M.srihari (talk) 07:02, 8 June 2015 (UTC)Srihari[reply]

High Bridge (New York City)

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I was there from about 10:30 - 11:00ish. It was clear the ceremony has already started, as a high school band from Inwood was playing and there was a cluster of people at the center of the bridge. Security was *very* loose, and I could probably have walked down to the center, but decided not to try. I took shots from the Manhattan end, none of which look that great, since it was overcast. I noticed the sun peeping out when I was riding home, so you probably got better stuff. I'll probably go back on the next sunny day and take some more shots. BMK (talk) 21:59, 9 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I should have worn my Wikipedia T-shirt. The band left before the speeches started. My six best photos are now in Commons and I might have time to find a place for one in the article tonight or tomorrow. I also sent them to my Facebook page. I intend to lead a free bike tour across the bridge on Saturday afternoon, leaving NYCeWheels bike shop at York Avenue and 85th Street at 3 PM. My scouting this afternoon failed to find a pleasant route through that part of South Bronx, so probably we'll return on MacComb's Dam Bridge.
Well, darn, I'm pretty sure we're driving up to Cortlandt Manor to buy some end tables, but if that falls through I'll try to come by. BMK (talk) 22:58, 9 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
FYI you forgot to put the "High Bridge (New York City)" cat on the photos, and I also created a new cat "Views from High Bridge (New York City)". I really like the picture of all the ramps! I hope to get my shot up soon. BMK (talk) 23:08, 9 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, in Commons my habit is quick, sloppy categorizing followed eventually, usually, by precision. I am pleased when someone else speeds the process. I was surprised at the striking appearance of the concrete spaghetti of the Deegan / Crossbronx interchange, and ought to look for articles that can use it. You won't need your own bike at the tour Saturday afternoon, as the idea is to put everyone on the shop's fleet of Brompton Bicycles in order to encourage purchasers. Jim.henderson (talk) 10:03, 11 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

BTW, "Bronxians"? Is that really the demonym for people from the Bronx? "Bronxites"? "Bronxers"? "Bronxatonians"? None of them sound right. Let's see, we've got "Manhattanites", "Brooklynites" and "Staten Islanders", but Bronx and Queens? "Quuensites"? "Queensers"? "Queensatonians"? I have no idea - must do some research. BMK (talk) 18:13, 14 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Our own article List of adjectivals and demonyms for cities gives "Bronxite" and "Bronxer" and "Queensite", but they're not referenced so... BMK (talk)
I figure I can make up my own slang among fellow Wikkans; most love word games. Saturday's ride went well except for a flat tire on Ogden Avenue; thank goodness a nice Highbridger helped. Today if rain doesn't interrupt I expect to be drinking among Loisadans, shopping with East Flatbushers, and visiting Kensingtonians.
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