User talk:Raven4x4x/2006 Archive 2

This is Raven4x4x's talk page archive from the second half of 2006.

For messages from the first half of 2006, check the 2006 archive number 1

For messages from 2005, check the 2005 archive.

Closing noms on FPC

Hi Raven,
I noticed you closed heaps of noms in one go, is there an easier way to go about it than going through the steps discribed in "Closing Nominations Procedure"? Thanks, --Fir0002 05:47, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Featured picture

Very cool. Thanks for the notice! —Aiden 13:42, 27 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Redundant versions of PowerStation

Yes, please delete those. Incidently, what about older version of the same image: Image:PowerStation3.svg has a prior version I overwrote. I can't see this ever being used; I managed to get the last column of text in the key the wrong size, which is why I uploaded a new version over the top. Is it normal practice to delete these as well, or let them stand as part of the image's history? BillC 08:48, 1 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Buffalo proof edits

Feel free to delite them, I have no use for them and neither does Wiki. Pharaoh Hound 12:51, 6 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Featured picture

Great, you can delete the original.

When will my picture be on the frontpage?

--Plowboylifestyle 15:35, 7 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

ITN

Hey there, Raven. Thought I'd give you a heads up about this straw poll which concerns a possible name change for "In the news." Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. The Tom 00:37, 10 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your comment on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Trapshooting

Telling Vanderdecken to 'shut the hell up' was incivil and inappropriate. Please remember at all times to be civil during discussion. Thanks. Raven4x4x 04:24, 19 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

so its ok for him to make provocative and sniddy comments towards me to piss me off. Nobody said anything to him so i dont care what i said, im surprissed i didnt say something else but if he is also told i wont do it again. Childzy ^{(Talk|Contribs)} 10:47, 19 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If you think it detracts from the photograph that it's monochrome, we'd love to see you tint it for us.
Well it's not. Image resolution, to be honest. This is an encyclopedia, there's no excuse for not knowing what something is when there's a search bar less than two feet away...

Things like that really agrivated me. Childzy ^{(Talk|Contribs)} 10:52, 19 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Reply

Hello, Im afraid I am not a P.I., I do not have unlimited knowledge-seeking resources, but I do have the content of Wikipedia. The first time I spoke of a possible vested interest, was not in direct attention to any one person. I was simply astounded by how almost immediately many users had put down another user's request with little or no support for their cause. The second time, was in direct attention to user Fir0002. A very formidable number of the Featured Pictures were either nominated or self-nominated by him. So most definitely, it is more than obvious that anyone with a majority holding in any facet would have a vested interest in the outcome of that holding. Now those were my reasons, now as for you... What I said was in no way insulting or malevolent; the first time I used the word "ulterior" motive, it was being used as a Question. The second time it was in response to Fir's outcry against delistings, he even lobbyed having a minimum time in FP before delisting is possible. Furthermore, asking a question and telling a user the obvious truth is in no way something that is wrong. It is free speech at the very least. The point is, I was not rambling on trying to stir controversy, I knew what I was writing and I wrote it. Simple as that. If you are concerned that I was just trying to create some steam, then please put your mind to rest, as I was not. I appreciate that you addressed me on your concerns and gave me the equal chance to respond. Thank You. -- AJ24 14:05, 19 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Reversal of archiving

Sorry about that. :) I have no idea how that happened as I didn't get an edit conflict and all I did was click the edit page button, add the FPC nomination line and save... its possible I was editing a previous version but I doubt that was the case as there would have been no reason for me to even be looking at previous versions.. Anyway, sorry! Diliff | (Talk) (Contribs) 09:17, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Lyapunov fractal FPC

Hello, I notice you have closed the nomination of the Lyapunov fractal FPC, and it is not promoted despite a +11/-5 result. I know close votes are dealt in a case by case manner. Is there a rationale in this case? Thanks. --Bernard 20:26, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Correct procedure not followed in mass delisting of FPs?

Hi. You may not have been aware of this, but as far as I could tell, for the pictures you delisted today, the nominator for delisting, Vandendecken, did not inform the original uploaders or nominators that their pictures were being considered for delisting. If this is the case, then Vandendecken's mass delisting actions (and AJ24's subsequently) were contrary to the guidelines for delisting of FPs. This was noted (by me) on the talk page here. Please consider suspending these delistings until this gets sorted out. --Bagginz 15:17, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Comment

Hi there, i'm quite confused why you promoted the Atlantis launch plume edit.jpg since it did not have a consensus Thanks--Vircabutar 02:04, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vote on Fir0002 FPC set

Hi Raven!
Hope you can stop by here and leave your much appreciated thoughts. Thanks! --Fir0002 12:15, 30 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

RE: Featured Pictures (thumbs) redirects

Raven,

I suppose that me being a newer user and you being one with more history here is the core of this situation. I, as a new user, would expect to go to a thumbnail list starting with the first page. You, as a user who is not new, would probably prefer to go to the last page to see which images are the newest.

I would guess that it's just a decision on how wikipedia wants to present itself to its users. I would think it would rather cater to a newer user somewhat, since the whole point of this is for collaboration.

Ultimately though, it is of little importance either way. :)

I agree that I probably should have commented on my edit more. This is my inexperience showing probably, I honestly thought it was just a mistake in the link. I had been dealing with another incorrect URL earlier that day and just thought this was another case of that.

Regards, --Singinius 19:11, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hummingbird Hawk-moth FPC

I support the original image --Vircabutar 09:35, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hummingbird Hawk-moth FPC

I support the first image. --Tim1988 ^talk 14:01, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

updated voting, I support edit 2. -Ravedave 14:27, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I prefer the original. — BRIAN0918 • 2006-08-01 15:31

Hello, I see that you promoted the picture and archived the nomination, but it doesn't yet appear in the list of featured pictures. Is there a reason for that? Or can I go ahead and add it? In any case, thanks a lot for your support. IronC hris | (talk) 09:27, 5 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Photos of gliders

Thanks for contacting me. I have given a full explanation of the circumstances at the end of the discussion. I reckon that that, since posting it,photo has cost me about two hours of my time in responding to repeated queries about my honesty. JMcC 16:24, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

"Paris from Notre Dame image" misplaced

I am not certain, but the delisting nomination for the "Paris from Notre Dame" image ended up being retained as an FP. But, the votes to Delist were 9, and the votes to keep were at 7. How was this image retained? -- AJ24 19:32, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

WP:SNIPE

Hi, Raven4x4x, I was just wondering about WP:SNIPE. Because some wikipedian use the tool that I've mentioned for reverting vandalism, personal attack, obcenity. In my opinion, Vandal Sniper is very similar to Vandal Proof, but It's little bit different from Vandal Proof. I usually use Vandal Proof to revert all vandalisms on article, user's page, and user's talk page. So, Could you please tell me what's differences betweeen WP:SNIPE and Vandal Proof in my discussion page? Anyways, Cheers!!! *~Daniel~* ☎ 06:09, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

disputed tag needed in LTTE artical

Plase put the {{disputed}} tag on [LTTE]this artcal.The page is protected and the regular users cannot put this tag. The intro. of this is inaccurate, given below are some details.

Intead of independence say that its fighting for a Separate state for the majority Tamil regions. When it says independence it means like there is no freedom for Tamils in Sri Lanka which is clearly misleading the reader.

There are Tamil political parties representing the GoSL
there are Tamil political leaders representing the GoSL
there are Tamil government workers
there are Tamil mercantile executives (in the private sector)
And there is the Tamil general Public - working, schooling and living very comfortable lives in all parts of the Island except for the regions controlled by the LTTE.

Untill this is disputed and verified I'm putting the dispute tag to this artical for inaccuray.---RavenS 21:28, 11 August 2006 (UTC) ( But unfortunately I couldnt do so, appreciate if you can put this tag)[reply]

FPC

Thanks for closing noms, it's appreciated! -Ravedave 01:19, 13 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for reverting

Thank you for reverting vandalism on my user page. ... discospinster _talk 01:10, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vote on Fir0002 FPC set

Hi Raven!
Hope you can spare the time to put your thoughts on this set. Thanks! --Fir0002 11:43, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Frog photos

Hi Raven,

I have recently been trying to upload as many species of Australian frogs as possible. I have gotten quite a few by asking around here and on Flickr. I was wondering whether you have any photos of native frogs you are willing to upload. Currently, we only have photos of the Motorbike Frog and the Slender Tree Frog from Western Australia (which I uploaded today from Flickr!). Thanks. --liquidGhoul 07:38, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Rightio, thanks. --liquidGhoul 14:12, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my user page. -- thunderboltz^(Deepu) 10:04, 5 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thank you for your dealing with a repetition issue on one of the west australian history pages SatuSuro 13:35, 13 September 2006 (UTC) I had tried the tea template but stuffed it up, so had to edit a mess out SatuSuro 13:41, 13 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thanks for your Conv'sm work, I didnt see you were a west oz admin - hey good to have you on the watch, I'd been bothering Longhair about it and then cottoned on you're a localSatuSuro 13:28, 13 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A little something...

Barnstar moved to user page Raven4x4x Raven4x4x 23:57, 21 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! I thought I'd drop off a little something in recognition of your dedicated volunteerism and service to Wikipedia since July 2005. Your tireless efforts are very much appreciated :-) --HappyCamper 11:54, 19 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vote on Fir0002 FPC set

Hi Raven,
I was wondering if you could spare the time to have a look at these. Thanks! --Fir0002 10:28, 3 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to ask again so soon, but I've got another small set, with really minor differences, but differences I can't choose b/w! Thanks. --Fir0002 08:42, 10 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Added two edits from people's comments. I'd appreciate if you could make a final choice between them. Thanks! --Fir0002 09:51, 21 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

New Featured Content

Hi. Firstly, sorry I never replied to your post on my talk page about the ordering of the pictures on the new featured content page. I know it was ages ago. Anyway, moondigger and I have been discussing it, the discussion's on the talk page. Cheers, HornetMike 00:34, 4 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vote on Fir FPC set

Hi Raven!
I was wondering if you could vote here? Thanks! --Fir0002 21:52, 26 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Cricket Batting Graphs

Hola. What is your schedule/timetable for updating cricket batting graphs? I understand that the sheer number of them may make the task prohibitively time-consuming, so I offer my services to help. Darcyj 03:04, 30 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

Thanks for reverting the vandalism to my user page! Peace, delldot | talk 14:50, 3 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thanks for the notification. s d 3 1 4 1 5 talk • contribs 12:12, 6 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Your input is requested

Your input would be appreciated at this Request for Comments. Kelly Martin (talk) 15:45, 6 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Lara

Hi. I noticed that the tremendously interesting 4 graphs section of his article is 2+ years out of date. (There's also a typo in the first of them, "if" instead of "of"). Did you do them? --Dweller 12:07, 7 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your reply. --Dweller 09:09, 8 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

features [icture nom

Hi,

thanks for fixing the featured picture nom. As soon as I nominated it, I realized that it was incorrectly placed and was wondering about how to fix it. Thanks a lot for helping out. --ashwatha 05:29, 8 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Re: the image links. I'll change my comment at FPC Leon 04:09, 15 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vote on a Fir0002 FPC set

Hi Raven!
Hope you can drop by here and leave your comments! Thanks, --Fir0002 06:03, 28 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry to ask again so soon, but could you please add your comments here? Thanks a lot --Fir0002 03:10, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

ODI performance graphs and a suggestion

Do you plan to span your great work of creating graphs for ODI's as well.
A suggestion : May be the height of 0-50 can be increased and a horizontal line for every 10 runs be incorporated so that one can analyze the data more minutely, if this is a bit tough on your time then at least another line should be introduced for 25 runs as most batsmens batting average hower between 25-50. Thanks a lot. Vjdchauhan 13:40, 29 December 2006 (UTC).

Notre Dame image removal

No problem, I could see it coming. It is a shame, especially considering that I´m fairly certain the waiver was not designed for situations such as this, but I suppose that an image on wikipedia can be used for any purpose, and it would be within reason to restrict such a thing. Still, I have the image for personal use, I suppose! Diliff | (Talk) (Contribs) 17:42, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It is indeed a great picture, and it's a shame to see it go. It was as good as, if not better, than actually being there. Keep up the good work. Jfingers 88 18:40, 2 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Thank you for notifing me of my double nomination Raven. As they say, two is better than one. :-) | AndonicO ^{Talk | Sign Here} 13:07, 8 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Vote on peacock Fir0002 FPC set

Hi Raven,
Hope you don't mind me asking, but could you please take a look at these? Thanks a lot --Fir0002 05:48, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the Featured Picture promotion!

Hi Raven4X4X, I'm just writing you a little thank you note for promoting the image of the Titanic's Wreckage. Thanks a lot :D. I'm just wondering though what date the image will be featured, and if you don't know do you know how I can find out. Ahadland 11:03, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Featured_picture_candidates/Indian_bride_portrait

Hello,

I have a question. I counted 5 (or 6 if you count the vandal vote) in favor and 4 votes against this photo. What kind of majority is required to pass?

Thanks,

--Mactographer 13:05, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. In other words, do you need a 2/3rds super majority or something like that? I can't find the rules regarding votes in the FP directions. Mactographer 21:35, 12 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/delist/American Buffalo Gold Coin

I see that you have closed the nomination. However, one query has not been fully addressed, and that is whether or not the image is Public Domain, which could severely affect the FP status of the image. Please re-open the delist nomination so that my query can be addressed and settled. --293.xx.xxx.xx 08:52, 13 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for promoting the Jupiter image! :-) | AndonicO ^{Talk · Sign Here} 10:31, 13 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Point Taken

Thank you for pointing out that policy; I just noticed a lot of the technical critics complaining about JPEG format. I'll go slash that out now (although my oppose still stands...) --Iriseyes 17:55, 13 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Re Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Tesseract

Thank you for your message on my talk page. I've withdrawn my opposition to the tesseract. I'm new to voting on Featured Picture and find I have a lot to learn! --Coppertwig 02:37, 14 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Image:Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica Jan 2006.jpg

Thank you for taking the time to let me know what happened with this image. That was very considerate. It is sad that we couldn't keep the image. It was beautiful. I wish I had saved it to my hard drive. -- Psy guy ^Talk 16:32, 15 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Golden Gate FPC

Hi. I edited your comment because the watermark statement is in the fourth paragraph of image use. I just think it's a good idea to notify someone if you edit their comment... Hope it's okay. gren グレン 10:39, 26 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Energy: world resources and consumption

Could you please look at the brand new Energy: world resources and consumption and comment if it is ready to be a featured article? Thank you for your help.
Frank van Mierlo 13:50, 26 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Lesueur's Frog

Hi Raven!
I appreciate all your efforts in archiving FPC noms, but is their any particular reason Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Image:Lesueurs Frog09.jpg based on a 2/3 supermajority wasn't promoted? I understand that it's only a rule of thumb, but unless there are exceptional reasons against, I usually use the 2/3 rule when closing noms as per the many discussions on WP:FPC talk page. Thanks anyway, --Fir0002 05:15, 13 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Funny link in signature

I have no idea what happened - but thanks for fixing it! (Theory: fingers slipped and did a ctrl-v...) --Janke | Talk 10:01, 13 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Block

Sorry about that. I thought this was a new account that was trying to pull off what the IP address were doing to Ryulong. I spoke to him on IRC and everything should be alright now. 09:18, 19 February 2007 (UTC)