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I've removed your G12 request from this article as it's not a copyright violation. Works of the US federal government are automatically in the public domain - see Wikipedia:Public domain#U.S. government works. I have now also attributed the source properly and removed the BLPprod tag as the page it was copied from is a reliable source. The article still has many problems however. Dpmuk (talk) 11:37, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
- Thank you for catching that. Cheers, Gobonobo T C 04:40, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
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Infobox request
Hi. The Politics of Experience, Normal Accidents, Reinventing Fire, Chernobyl: Consequences of the Catastrophe for People and the Environment and Climate Capitalism are all new book stubs. I was hoping that you might have some time to add infoboxes please... Johnfos (talk) 07:03, 19 November 2011 (UTC)
- Certainly. Let me know if you see any more. Cheers, Gobonobo T C 20:16, 19 November 2011 (UTC)
- That really does look a lot better. Many thanks and happy editing, cheers, Johnfos (talk) 02:51, 20 November 2011 (UTC)
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Thanks!
Thanks for adding geocoordinates to Pattern! Jgmikulay (talk) 20:50, 20 November 2011 (UTC)
- It's my pleasure. Thank you for creating the article. Cheers, Gobonobo T C 20:58, 20 November 2011 (UTC)
Happened to find a few more...
I happened to find a few more book stubs in need of an infobox, if you have time... Megaprojects and Risk: An Anatomy of Ambition, Contesting the Future of Nuclear Power, Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy, The Politics of Experience, and Renewable Electricity and the Grid... many thanks... Johnfos (talk) 01:06, 21 November 2011 (UTC)
- That really is much improved... many thanks again... Johnfos (talk) 04:03, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
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Otis Redding
hello,
is it possible that you upload a bigger photo of File:Otis Redding.jpg? I think you directly downloaded it from [1] but you didn't click on it [2]. If yes, can you upload the latter? Thanks.--♫GoP♫TCN 11:57, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
- Sure thing. Gobonobo T C 20:08, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
- Can you take a second look at Talk:Otis Redding/GA1? There are still issues with the main picture. Thanks.--♫GoP♫TCN 16:58, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
- You bet. I left a response there. Gobonobo T C 04:39, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
- If yes, can you upload the third picture? It is really iconic. Thanks.--♫GoP♫TCN 17:09, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
- I think that the third photo is the same as File:RSObit.jpg and this getty image which some editors may interpret as failing WP:NFCC#2. Gobonobo T C 04:39, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, yes, correct. Have you access to GettyImages? Or do you know someone who have access?--♫GoP♫TCN 13:07, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
- Anyone has "access" to Getty, but we usually don't use their images, since it is viewed as a violation of WP:NFCC#2. It's probably best to consider any image from there as more or less forbidden. Gobonobo T C 03:36, 6 November 2011 (UTC)
- But you need to register to contact them, eg asking if the file can be used on Wikipedia. I don't know if it's free or not. Nevermind, I thought we could upload a pic into the ""(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" and death" section. Maybe the idea to upload Rifleman Redding wasn't that bad, as he often went hunting, especially after he underwent surgery :P. I don't know if that is important (I can't say as a big fan :/) but maybe you can ask them if we can upload one of their pics. What do you mean?--♫GoP♫TCN 13:09, 6 November 2011 (UTC)
- Anyone has "access" to Getty, but we usually don't use their images, since it is viewed as a violation of WP:NFCC#2. It's probably best to consider any image from there as more or less forbidden. Gobonobo T C 03:36, 6 November 2011 (UTC)
- Ah, yes, correct. Have you access to GettyImages? Or do you know someone who have access?--♫GoP♫TCN 13:07, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
- I think that the third photo is the same as File:RSObit.jpg and this getty image which some editors may interpret as failing WP:NFCC#2. Gobonobo T C 04:39, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
- Can you take a second look at Talk:Otis Redding/GA1? There are still issues with the main picture. Thanks.--♫GoP♫TCN 16:58, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
- What's the status? Did you receive an e-mail?--♫GoP♫TCN 00:21, 20 November 2011 (UTC)
- I never received a response from Otisredding.com. Based on my exchange with the journalist, I believe the image is from the Georgia Music Hall of Fame exhibit, likely belonging to Zelma Redding. Oh, and thank you for following up at the help desk, I think I may just need to download a more complete font set. Gobonobo T C 18:07, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
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thanks for posting The Lotus Eaters (novel) whom i wrote and you sould posting The Russian Counbine by --Sunuraju (talk) 10:44, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
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A cup of tea for you!
Sorry for removing the image you added to the ISO 3103 article. However this method of brewing tea is quite odd and uses a very specific pot for doing so. A photo of it would be great, but in its absence a photo of the wrong sort of pot (and a tetsubin is specifically the wrong material) is more misleading than helpful.
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- I concur. Thank you for your vigilance and for dropping the note. I'll be on the lookout for an ISO 3103-compliant tea party. Cheers, Gobonobo T C 23:39, 2 December 2011 (UTC)
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Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Hi, I saw you calling the Diginerd84 edit to this article an "innocuous edit". [3] You are basically right, of course, but consider this: The edit happened on 26 February, a mere 2 days after User:AnjaliLK10 (talk · contribs) (another obvious Bell Pottinger account, although not blocked yet) had created the article Ajith Nivard Cabraal, which was linked in the edit. I think this deserves a different description, maybe "legitimate edit"? Hans Adler 19:16, 8 December 2011 (UTC)
- I changed it to "minor". As the edit was clearly part of the larger and nefarious agenda, innocuous was perhaps less than apt. Gobonobo T C 10:25, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
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Red links to armoured fighting vehicles
Hi, I've just reverted your removal of references to a couple of AFVs in these edits: [4], [5], [6]. While the articles may have been deleted as unsavable spam, the vehicles do actually exist and are notable so the red links were fine. Nick-D (talk) 04:42, 11 December 2011 (UTC)
- Not the course I would have taken, but I see your reasoning. Thanks for letting me know. Gobonobo T C 04:44, 11 December 2011 (UTC)
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Nureongi
Thanks for your interest in improving the article Nureongi! Chrisrus (talk) 05:24, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
- It was just a drive-by assessment, though I did look (unsuccessfully) for an image to use in the article. Probably a good candidate for a GA. Gobonobo T C 21:32, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks again, I'll work on it later this month. Hey, by the way, why is it of low importance? I personally feel it is very important because the welfare of these livestock animals is one of the lowest in the world, from what I've seen, and there is very little out there in English to get the word out about it, and much denial about it. I think improving the article might be very important. Is there a way to raise the importance of that article? Thanks again! Chrisrus (talk) 22:05, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
- It was only assessed low importance for the Agriculture/Livestock project, but I see how that project's importance scale could support a higher status, so I went ahead and changed it to mid-level. You're welcome to assess articles or change other's assessments yourself. Of course, personal preference and promotion shouldn't play a role in assessments, but thankfully most WikiProjects have instructions on how to go about it. Cheers, Gobonobo T C 00:09, 20 December 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks again, I'll work on it later this month. Hey, by the way, why is it of low importance? I personally feel it is very important because the welfare of these livestock animals is one of the lowest in the world, from what I've seen, and there is very little out there in English to get the word out about it, and much denial about it. I think improving the article might be very important. Is there a way to raise the importance of that article? Thanks again! Chrisrus (talk) 22:05, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
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Formatting mistake
You introduced some formatting mistakes into 2009 G-20 London summit protests in July, see http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2009_G-20_London_summit_protests&diff=next&oldid=437999455. I guess this was from using an automated tool? Please check such edits carefully. Fences&Windows 20:35, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
- That is odd. Unusual for me not to have an edit summary too. Looks like these were from Dab Solver and there were three other errors that were all caught. I'll watch those edits more carefully. Thanks, Gobonobo T C 20:56, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
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Welcome to the 2012 WikiCup
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This round will last until late February, and signups will remain open until the middle of February. If you know of anyone who may like to take part, please let them know about the comeptition; the more the merrier! At the end of this round, the top 64 scorers will progress to the next round, where their scores will reset, and they will be split into pools. Note that, by default, you have been added to our newsletter list; we will be in contact at the end of every month with news. You're welcome to remove yourself from this list if you do not wish to hear from us. Conversely, those interested in following the competition are more than welcome to add themselves to the list. Please direct any questions towards the judges, or on the WikiCup talk page. Good luck! J Milburn (talk) and The ed17 (talk) 17:53, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
GOCE 2011 Year-End Report
Guild of Copy Editors 2011 Year-End Report
We have reached the end of the year, and what a year it has been! The Guild of Copy Editors was full of activity, and we achieved numerous important milestones in 2011. Read all about these in the Guild's 2011 Year-End Report.
Get your copy of the Guild's 2011 Year-End Report here
On behalf of the Guild, we take this opportunity to wish you Season's Greetings and Happy New Year. We look forward to your support in 2012! – Your 2011 Coordinators: Diannaa (lead), The Utahraptor, and Slon02 and SMasters (emeritus). |
Sent on behalf of the Guild of Copy Editors using AWB on 06:18, 2 January 2012 (UTC)
The Signpost: 02 January 2012
- Interview: The Gardner interview
- News and notes: Things bubbling along as Wikimedians enjoy their holidays
- WikiProject report: Where are they now? Part III
- Featured content: Ghosts of featured content past, present, and future
- Arbitration report: New case accepted, four open cases, terms begin for new arbitrators
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Tim Pool
I noticed you undid my ref edits and was hoping you could let me know what I did wrong for the future. Thanks!--DizFreak talk Contributions 02:05, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- I'm sorry DizFreak. There was nothing wrong with your edits. I was fixing the references at the same time as you and there was an edit conflict and I wound up undoing your edit. I thought our changes to those particular references were similar enough that I left it, but I wouldn't mind if you preferred them the other way. Gobonobo T C 02:09, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
- No problem at all. I'm glad its done, whoever does it. --DizFreak talk Contributions 02:39, 8 January 2012 (UTC)