User talk:JL 09/December 2009

2010 WikiCup Signups Reconfirmation!

To ensure that everyone who signed up is still committed to participating in the 2010 WikiCup, it is required that you remove your name from this list! By removing your name, you are not removing yourself from the WikiCup. This is simply a way for the judges to take note of who has not yet reconfirmed their participation. If you have not removed your name from that list by December 30th, 2009 (by 23:59 (UTC)) then your name will be removed from the WikiCup.

It's worth noting the rules have changed, likely after you signed up. The changes made thus far are:

• Mainspace and/or portal edits will not be awarded points at all.
• Did you know? articles (which were worth 5 points last year) will now be worth 10 points.
• Good articles (which were worth 30 points last year) will now be worth 40 points.
• Valued pictures will be now awarded points, however the amount (5 or 10 points) is still being discussed.
• Featured lists (which were worth 30 points last year) will now be worth 40 points.
• Featured portals (which were worth 25 points last year) will now be worth 35 points.
• Featured articles (which were worth 50 points last year) will now be worth 100 points.
• Featured topics (which were worth 10 points per article last year) will now be worth 15 points per any article in the topic that you were a major contributor to.
• Good topics (which were worth 5 points per article last year) will now be worth 10 points per any article in the topic that you were a major contributor to.
• In the news will still be awarded points, however the amount (5 or 10 points) is still being discussed.

If you have any final concerns about the WikiCup's rules and regulations, please ask them now, before the Cup begins to avoid last minute problems. You may come to the WikiCup's talk page, or any of the judge's user talk pages. We're looking forwards to a great 2010 WikiCup! On behalf of the WikiCup judges, iMatthew ^talk at 03:43, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

• Hello, the flag you signed up with at the 2010 WikiCup Signups page was removed as it did not meet our flag requirements. Your flag must "be under a free license that is of a (current or historical) continent, country, state, county or city and has NOT already been chosen by another contestant. You may not use the flag of Mexico." Please return to the signups page and choose a new flag that meets these requirements. Thank you! iMatthew ^talk at 22:38, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

December 2009

Welcome to Wikipedia. Everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia. However, talk pages are meant to be a record of a discussion; deleting or editing legitimate comments is considered bad practice, even if you meant well. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. Thank you. JL 09 _^q?c 15:25, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

If this is a shared IP address, and you didn't make the edit, consider creating an account for yourself so you can avoid further irrelevant notices.

So please don't edit mine.--124.104.35.184 (talk) 15:33, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

I haven't edited any of your comments. If you believe that you didn't made the edit, then feel free to create an account. Unless my speculation about sock puppetry and block evasion is correct.--JL 09 _^q?c 15:36, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

People are free not to make an account or not to log on. So I'll keep doing that. And what are you talking about?--124.104.35.184 (talk) 15:44, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Typhoon Ketsana in Quezon City 2009.jpg

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Thanks for uploading File:Typhoon Ketsana in Quezon City 2009.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

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"Ridgeland-Apr. 14, 811261215477.png"

You published your image "Ridgeland-Apr. 14, 811261215477.png" under a CCAS 3.0 License, which applies only to works you created entirely by yourself. I'm afraid your image is in fact copyrighted, being a screenshot of proprietary software. Please remove the image and reupload with the appropriate license. Thank you. -RadicalOne---Contact Me 21:45, 18 December 2009 (UTC)

Ten hours with no response; I will now remove the image from the article and tag it for deletion with the "{{db-f3}}" template. -RadicalOne---Contact Me 05:38, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Hello, I am sorry. I wasn't online at about 20 hours until this time. My apology.--JL 09 ^_q?c 13:51, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

No need to apologize; It's not your fault you were not online. I simply took action because the files are supposed to be given a one-hour grace period, something already elapsed. -RadicalOne---Contact Me 15:02, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for File:Magkaisa (EDSA People Power Song).ogg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:Magkaisa (EDSA People Power Song).ogg. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the file description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

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Orphaned non-free image File:UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering.jpg

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Thanks for uploading File:UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of "file" pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Skier Dude (talk) 04:12, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering

Hi, if it is notable then the article needs to establish that notability, with WP:RS. At the moment you have some external links but no referencing. A one line stub does nothing to establish notability. Jezhotwells (talk) 18:55, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

Hello, how can you say that a school is not notable? There are lots of stub articles here on Wikipedia that is talking about a school or small community college, but are still existing, because they are schools, and schools are inherently notable.--JL 09 ^_q?c 13:10, 21 December 2009 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Valenzuela City evolution of area

Template:Valenzuela City evolution of area has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Thank you. JL 09 ^_q?c 16:31, 22 December 2009 (UTC)

File copyright problem with File:Palawan blank map.PNG

Thank you for uploading File:Palawan blank map.PNG. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the file. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thanks again for your cooperation. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 14:45, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

WikiCup flag

Hi JL 09! The flag you chose for the 2010 WikiCup was removed either because it was already taken by another editor, or it didn't meet the criteria. Please select a new flag before this Friday, that is "under a free license that is of a (current or historical) continent, country, state, county or city and has NOT already been chosen by another contestant." Thank you, iMatthew ^talk at 13:09, 29 December 2009 (UTC)

Flag

As you didn't choose a flag, you've been randomly assigned the flag of Qatar. You're welcome to change it to something else before the competition begins if you'd like. J Milburn (talk) 02:19, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

The 2010 WikiCup begins tomorrow!

Welcome to the biggest WikiCup Wikipedia has yet seen! Round one will take place over two months, and finish on February 26. There is only one pool, and the top 64 will progress. The competition will be tough, as more than half of the current competitors will not make it to round 2. Details about scoring have been finalized and are explained at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring. Please make sure you're familiar with the scoring rules, because any submissions made that violate these rules will be removed. Like always, the judges can be reached through the WikiCup talk pages, on their talk page, or over IRC with any issues concerning anything tied to the Cup. We will keep in contact with you via weekly newsletters; if you do not want to receive them, please remove yourself from the list here. Conversely, if a non-WikiCup participant wishes to receive the newsletters, they may add themselves to that list. Well, enough talk- get writing! Your submission's page is located here. Details on how to submit your content is located here, so be sure to check that out! Once content has been recognized, it can be added to your submissions page, from which our bot will update the main score table. Remember that only articles worked on and nominated during the competition are eligible for points. Have fun, and good luck! Garden, iMatthew, J Milburn, and The ed17 19:20, 31 December 2009 (UTC)