User talk:KCMODevin

Kansas City Light Rail edits

KCMODevin, Clay Chastain has his own Wikipedia article. He is known around Kansas City for being an activist. Talking about Light Rail in KC without mentioning him, whether you love him or hate him, is unacceptable. If you undo my edits one more time without citing your reasons, you will be reported and we will have an admin resolve the dispute. --Active1x0

Architecture in Kansas City

You have an excellent start on the history of architecture in Kansas City. This has a great deal of potential.

However, as the article Kansas City, Missouri is growing too large, I've moved your initial entry to an new page: Architecture in Kansas City. I believe you will have a lot of fun compiling this and making it a great, comprehensive article. I will be willing to help flesh it out and perhaps gear it for featured article status. By all means, keep at it and welcome to Wikipedia!! --KHill-LTown 02:32, 27 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Not sure if they drilled this into you in composition class yet, but you need to cite your sources. List external links so we can learn more about housing numbers and make sure they're right. --KHill-LTown 03:28, 4 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Citing Sources

Hey, thanks for the tip. Since i'm new to this site, i'm not sure on how I should cite sources or anything. I'd think that citing them directly on the page would contribute to the size of it? --KCMODevin 12:06, 4 February 2006

KCMODevin, thanks for the help on "The Little Apple" nickname for Kansas City, Missouri. Funny that it's so hard to keep historical facts on Wikipedia! I guess we need to find a source to cite so people will quit removing it. I am visiting with a friend tonight that has some published KC history books that reference the nickname (he did a thesis on economic development in Kansas City). I will try to remember and get the citation/reference. Cheers, a Mormon in KCMO. *wink* Jizzbug (talk) 18:13, 17 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Standards

KCMODevin, you're doing a great job posting all your wonderful information about Kansas City and its architecture. PLEASE, however, review Wikipedia's article construction standards, as well as accepted rules of spelling, grammar, and syntax. One thing I continually notice: when used as a possessive, the third-person singular neutral possessive in English is not "it's," but rather "its." "It's" is a contraction meaning "it is." Also, please wikify your contributions according to the accepted style of Wikipedia articles. Otherwise, other users have the chore of cleaning up your contributions. I know you're new, and so I don't mean to sound harsh. Your contributions are invaluable. Please, in the future, just make them according to standards. Thanks! :) 65.28.2.172 09:33, 21 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Saw your "resolving a dispute" question to the admin... just to let you know I'm the same user as 65.28.2.172 (ISP changed my IP address a while back). So it's nothing personal. The 1KCPl article isn't "yours" and it has nothing to do with "you," it's just about factual information. 65.28.2.218 18:07, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I never said it was "mine", if I did say that, it was purely figurative. Factual information is important, however I don't accept any information that doesn't come from a reliable/verifiable source. I understand that what you say might be true (and likely is), however, you don't have a verifiable source to back it up. Additionally, do you know how huge of a security risk it is to allow ppl to see your IP address? I'd probably register with wikipedia so you don't have that danger. Also, I can't really review my grammar, in fact, the school I am attending as a Senior has absolutely terrible Grammar ratings. I may read a lot, however that doesn't mean I'm gonna have good grammar. Unless Wikipedia has an auto-grammar fixer, other ppl with better grammar will have to fix it. As I stated to you before... I have a lot of information that comes from personal research that is fact, however I cannot and will not place it on Wikipedia because it does not come from a verifiable source, even if it is true.

Census estimates

Despite the statements on many of the Census Bureau's Web pages to the contrary, there's been 7/1/2005 population estimates available for the county level since March: http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/files/CO-EST2005-ALLDATA.csv(Warning: LARGE .csv file). There's the source I used to calculate the 2005 Omaha metro population estimate. – Swid ^{(talk | edits)} 18:58, 7 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Census Estimates

Your site here shows a metropolitan population of 813,170 people.

http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/files/CO-EST2005-ALLDATA.csv

This is a 2005 list of counties located inside metropolitan areas

http://www.census.gov/population/estimates/metro_general/List1.txt

There are currently only 8 counties in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area.

Harrison County, IA-25,734

Mills County, IA-486,929

Pottawattamie County, IA-139,371

Cass County, NE-20,458

Douglas County, NE-19,772

Sarpy County, NE-15,884

Saunders County, NE-15,284

Washington County, NE-89,738

=813,170

Edit: Thank you for listening and correcting it

--KCMODevin 14:16, 7 June 2006

The confusion stems from Omaha being part of both a Metropolitan Statistical Area and a Combined Statistical Area with the Fremont, Nebraska micropolitan area. You're correct in pointing out that the combined population of those eight counties is 813,170. However, when the Dodge County, Nebraska population is added in for the CSA total, the population estimate rises to 849,248.

For some reason, other editors to the Omaha article like to mix and match the numbers and years used; I have to fix them periodically. I'm glad there's at least one other person out there who actually bothers to look up the underlying Census data. :-) – Swid ^{(talk | edits)} 19:24, 7 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Architecture

Thanks for your quick (and gentle) correction to a mistake that might have taken me a day or two to spot. As you can see I'm trying to bring KC up to the 21st century. I see your name on a lot of articles. Thanks for your efforts. It's kind of a cool town. --Americasroof 05:17, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ty, I haven't been adding much in the last couple months as my interests have wandered elsewhere. The Kcskyscrapers forums are a great place for getting updates and information, try it out. (I haven't been there in a long while, hence why I haven't edited/updated much more) --KCMODevin

IRC request

Hello! If I'm correct, you've requested some help for resolving a dispute. I'd be happy too, but can you place the details of the dispute on my talk page? —this is messedrocker (talk) 02:30, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas

Please do not change population data in the Table of United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas. Population data is downloaded directly from the United States Census Bureau. If you disagree with the estimates from the Census Bureau, please contact the Bureau. --Buaidh 23:49, 5 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't disagree with them, the MSA population is based on county populations inside the MSA. I took their 2006 estimates and added the populations together. I just used their information to find the populations... http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/CO-EST2006-01.html --KCMODevin 00:00, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Edit summaries

When editing an article on Wikipedia there is a small field labeled "Edit summary" under the main edit-box. It looks like this:

The text written here will appear on the Recent changes page, in the page revision history, on the diff page, and in the watchlists of users who are watching that article. See m:Help:Edit summary for full information on this feature.

Filling in the edit summary field greatly helps your fellow contributors in understanding what you changed, so please always fill in the edit summary field, especially for big edits or when you are making subtle but important changes, like changing dates or numbers. Thank you. Powers ^T 18:18, 21 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Personal attacks on Talk:Kansas City, Missouri

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Personal attacks on Talk:World War II Online

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Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Du.png

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Rfc added to World War II Online

This is to let you know that a request for comments has been added to the discussion page of World War II Online. In addition I have commented on the issue at the Video game project talk page and have asked for advice about the policies covering what are acceptable references from outside editors as well. Please do not revert the article until this issue has been resolved. Thank you. Awotter (talk) 22:01, 17 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Contact

KCMODevin, could you contact me via private message in the wwiiol forums? My gamename is DanVM. DocVM (talk) 00:04, 6 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"tallest habitable structure..."

What is your reasoning for this revert? Or rather, what is the reason for the text to be bolded in the first place? Is there precedent? I haven't seen this style anywhere else on Wikipedia. 24.107.27.78 (talk) 20:44, 30 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WHy does there need to be a reason for the revert? You had no reason for your edit. Not to mention that the "tallest habitable structure" is kind of a significant title. Similar to "tallest building in the world" (though on a smaller scale). --KCMODevin (talk) 23:31, 30 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I was more trying to understand why it was bolded in the first place. My edit was un-doing that edit. It's a statement, not an official title, and not an alternative term for the building. Have a look at WP:MOSBOLD, which does not specify using boldface for superlatives, along with this building's peers at List of tallest buildings by U.S. state 24.107.27.78 (talk) 00:26, 31 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cowtown contact

KCMODevin, I'd like to further discuss the Columbus-cowtown entry if you're interested. I can be reached at livin4city@yahoo.com. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.81.210.179 (talk) 18:34, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kansas City skyline picture

As a member of WikiProject Kansas City you may be interested in a skyline picture debate taking place at Talk:Kansas City, Missouri. If you would like, please stop by and voice your opinion. Grey Wanderer (talk) 18:51, 18 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Invitation to WikiProject Kansas City Chiefs

Please accept this invitation to join WikiProject Kansas City Chiefs, a WikiProject dedicated to improving all articles associated with the Kansas City Chiefs. Simply click here to accept!

Due to your involvemtn in WikiProject Kansas City, I would like to extend an invitation to WikiProject Kansas City Chiefs. Thanks! conman33 (. . .talk) 00:55, 20 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dicussion on Mormonism

Read up on WP:Civil. If you lose your cool again and cannot discuss the topic in a civilized manner, I will have you blocked. Bytebear (talk) 17:25, 4 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you wish to continue conversing, see my talk page, otherwise, happy editing. Bytebear (talk) 04:20, 5 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I responded to you on my talk page. I gave you a couple articles to read, and I would really like your input on them. Bytebear (talk) 18:31, 5 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Upcoming Wikimedia events in Missouri and Kansas!

You're invited to 3 exciting events Wikipedians are planning in your region this June—a tour and meetup at the National Archives in Kansas City, and Wiknics in Wichita and St. Louis:

Kansas City: Saturday, June 16, starting at 9 a.m. — National Archives in Kansas City

This full-day event will include a tour of the facility; presentations from National Archives Wikipedian-in-Residence, Dominic McDevitt-Parks, and Exhibit Specialist, Dee Harris; and time in the research room to work on projects. The focus of the projects will be scanning, writing articles, transcribing, or categorizing images on Commons.

Wikipedians from St. Louis and elsewhere in the region are encouraged to make a day-trip of it and come to Kansas City for this special opportunity!

And two local editions of the Great American Wiknic, the "picnic anyone can edit." Come meet (and geek out with, if you want) your local Wikipedians in a laid-back atmosphere:

Wichita: Saturday, June 23, starting at 1 p.m. — Central Riverside Park

Join the 1st annual Wichita Wiknic: The Sunflower State blooms Free Knowledge!

St. Louis: Saturday, June 23, starting at 11 a.m. — Forest Park Visitors' Center

Join the 2nd annual St Louis Wiknic: The Gateway to the West is now The Gateway to the Wiki!

Message delivered by Dominic·t 19:56, 24 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

Come to the First Topeka Meetup, January 15!

Come celebrate Wikipedia Day with other Kansas Wikipedians sponsored by Wikimedians Active in Local Regions in the United States (WALRUS) and hosted by the Topeka and Shawnee Public Library. Come chat, hang out and enjoy good company while find out more about Wikipedia in our regional community! RSVP at Wikipedia:Meetup/Topeka/Wikipedia_Day.

If you can't come, but still want to find out about events in the greater Topeka region (which may include KC, Manhattan, Lawrence, Salina, or other places where volunteers are interested) sign up for future notifications at Wikipedia:Meetup/Topeka/Invite list.

Hope to see you there Sadads (talk) 20:26, 18 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom elections are now open!

Hi,
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Europe 10,000 Challenge invite

Hi. The Wikipedia:WikiProject Europe/The 10,000 Challenge has recently started, based on the UK/Ireland Wikipedia:The 10,000 Challenge. The idea is not to record every minor edit, but to create a momentum to motivate editors to produce good content improvements and creations and inspire people to work on more countries than they might otherwise work on. There's also the possibility of establishing smaller country or regional challenges for places like Germany, Italy, the Benelux countries, Iberian Peninsula, Romania, Slovenia etc, much like Wikipedia:The 1000 Challenge (Nordic). For this to really work we need diversity and exciting content and editors from a broad range of countries regularly contributing. If you would like to see masses of articles being improved for Europe and your specialist country like Wikipedia:WikiProject Africa/The Africa Destubathon, sign up today and once the challenge starts a contest can be organized. This is a way we can target every country of Europe, and steadily vastly improve the encyclopedia. We need numbers to make this work so consider signing up as a participant and also sign under any country sub challenge on the page that you might contribute to! Thank you. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 09:17, 6 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]