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Madonna album covers and chart statistics

Nice design — a great improvement, I think. --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 08:55, 20 August 2005 (UTC)

And again on In Bed with Medinner (series 4) — even more of an impressive improvement. --Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 16:57, 26 August 2005 (UTC)

Regarding names in the English version of Tsubasa

Hi! How is Toya's name spelled in the English version of Tsubasa? WhisperToMe 00:08, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Ah, thank you! I think the spellings on the Tsubasa page should reflect the Del Rey spelling (romanization differences are noted if the names are spelled differently in other CLAMP works, e.g. what TOKYOPOP publishes). WhisperToMe 08:12, 23 December 2005 (UTC)

Non-free image reductions

Hi, Melesse - for reductions of non-free comics images, the WikiProject Comics guidelines recommend about 300px on the long axis for non-free images. See this link for info. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 03:31, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Hey, thanks so much for pointing that out, I always wondered exactly what they meant by "low resolution." Melesse 03:33, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

No problem - I really appreciate you doing the rescaling work, which is normally unappreciated, but highly necessary. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 03:36, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Working Woman's Barnstar
		For great work in non-free image rescaling, an unsung but highly necessary task. Thanks! Videmus Omnia Talk 03:39, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Keep up the good work in rescaling images so they can comply with fair-use. I respect editors like you that help out other editors out even though sometimes their work goes unnoticed. (Duane543 17:55, 26 September 2007 (UTC))

Resolution of magazine covers

Hi there. Thanks for uploading a reduced resolution version of Image:Astronomical Notes cover volume 327-1.jpg. I was trying to find the guidelines on how large such images can be (I wanted the wording on the cover to still be legible when people click through to the image page), but could only find this old discussion. That suggest a size of 0.1 megapixels (ie. 315 x 315 for a square image, and around 100kB). The size you uploaded is quite a bit smaller than this (211×300 and 26 kB). I think reducing it by 4/5ths as you have done is a bit much, as the cover writing is no longer legible on the image page. I'd suggest 400 pixels across (twice the size displayed in the article), which should still be reasonably close to the guidelines while still being legible. In all three cases, the size is not print-size quality, so the worry that others might use this image in printed documents shouldn't be a concern. I'm going to upload an image of this size, and see how it looks. Hope that's OK. Carcharoth 23:03, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Actually, I seem to have lost all the useful image editing programs I had. Would you be able to upload a 400px version? I know it is a big favour to ask, but it would be really appreciated. Carcharoth 23:26, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks! Carcharoth 11:20, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Thorstargate.jpg

Could you tell me how you reduced this image for fair use so when i upload any screencaps in the future I can make sure they are ok? Thanks! Million_Moments 16:10, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

I resized them in Paint Shop Pro. If you don't want to buy it, you can download GIMP, which is free.Melesse 22:07, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

By how much should I reduce them? Thanks Million_Moments 09:48, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

This page suggests images be no more than 300 pixels tall/wide on the largest side. I sometimes let them be a little bigger if they lose too much detail or if the other dimension is very small. 04:50, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Award

		The Barnstar of Diligence
		The Barnstar of Diligence is hereby awarded in recognition of extraordinary scrutiny, precision, and community service. Awarded by Addhoc 23:07, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

Phuture

Hey, good lookin’ on croppin’ that Phutre cover on Strictly Rhythm. If you could possibly find an image of the B-side, that would be dope. Peace. (MuzikJunky 02:24, 19 October 2007 (UTC))

Thanks

Thanks for the help cleaning up the image info in the fair-use rational on all those rank graphics. -    ¥    Jacky Tar  01:22, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

Re: Please stop.

I understand that. But, what I am trying to say is that I had permission to upload the images. I know about the copyright image thing, but what else do you people need?

Ineversigninsodonotmessageme 06:15, 7 November 2007 (UTC)Ineversigninsodonotmessageme

Your help request

Got it. Thanks for the tip! -- But|seriously|folks  05:40, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Just doing my job! :-) -- But|seriously|folks  06:02, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

I apologize.

I apologize for being cross. I just wanted to prove my point, thats all. Thanks for your help with this.

Ineversigninsodonotmessageme 06:40, 7 November 2007 (UTC)Ineversigninsodonotmessageme

Re: I apologize.

Ohh its cool. I was just really frustrated and confused with the whole image thing.
Looks like the images will be deleted after all. Ineversigninsodonotmessageme 22:15, 8 November 2007 (UTC)Ineversigninsodonotmessageme

User page edit

Hi. When editing other people's user pages, please leave an edit summary, even for the minor edit that you performed on my page. Thanks, Storkk 14:39, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

Hi Melesse. Thank you for reducing the size of 4 images that I tagged with {{fair use reduce}}. Bláthnaid 13:05, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for image reduction

My appreciation for quick action on the fair use reduce tag for Raulgureden.PNG - it's a shame when images get deleted for something as silly as being too big. MalikCarr (talk) 10:46, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, thanks for your assistance on another image, the one with Xerxes and Leonidas. - Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 03:39, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

Just when I was wondering what could be done to correct the syntax of the non-free rationale for the image of Mr. and Mrs. Iyer article, you came to my rescue! Thank you very much, Melesse!

Regards, Mspraveen (talk) 18:02, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks....

For catching this spelling error. - Rjd0060 (talk) 00:39, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

...and another

		The Working Woman's Barnstar
		I know you've already been thanked for this, but your lightning fast response times and tireless work rescaling non-free media (including audio) is really appreciated. Papa November (talk) 12:07, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

Reduced Image ReducedToAshesBookColor.jpg

Hi Melesse, Thanks for uploading a reduced image in place of the previous one. I understand that the only criteria that the image did not satisfy was that of "resolution", if other otherwise please let me know. Thanks again for noting and fixing. Regards, ---- A. S. Aulakh^Talk 01:21, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

Non-Free Reduces

Many thanks for reducing those images.  :) Take Care and Merry Christmas...NeutralHomer ^T:C 13:30, 22 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for reducing the images I tagged yesterday as well. Take Care and Merry Christmas...NeutralHomer ^T:C 10:57, 24 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Cheers for the small tweak u applied to the svg image on my userpage. nice work --maxrspct ping me 20:55, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Cheers!

Thanks for the tweak on the rationale for the Canty Dragons logo. Rookie mistake of mine, I'll get the hang of it eventually! Haha. Happy New Year Gialloneri (talk) 13:58, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

The Invisible Barnstar

		The Invisible Barnstar
		It's gotten to the point now where I would be very surprised if you didn't resize an image I tag with {{Non-free reduce}}. Thank you so much for all your hard work in this important but oft-overlooked area! --jonny-mt 12:49, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

FYI...

Thought I would stop by and tell you that you can look forward to a clutter-free talk page. Thanks again for all your hard work! --jonny-mt 08:28, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

A question for you

Hi. Listen, I got something I wanna ask you. You do such a good job with reducing image resolutions. Whenver I tag an image to be resized, you've done it within 12 hours. I think you'd make a great adminastraitor here. So, I was about to nominate you, when I noticed that it said that I should ask you if you wanna become an admin first. So, is it okay if I nominate you? Rappingwonders (talk) 19:57, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Image edits - a question

Hi Melesse, I've often noticed you editing imsges I've uploaded. I know you do a really good job reducing image sizes etc. In fact, seeing you reduce images has reminded me to try & upload smaller images in the first place. I'm curious though, I can't always tell what you've done. For example, what have you done in this edit? Anyway, keep up the good work, --BelovedFreak 10:17, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Ah, that makes sense. Sometimes when I start new articles, I upload the image first, so for a few minutes it would be orphaned. I shall stop doing that! --BelovedFreak 12:15, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Nomination

Rappingwonders (talk) 15:31, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Image tagging

Hello. I'm curious as to why you are adding article names to non-free images, where the "article" is a user page, for example Image:GSUSASilverAward.svg. --— Gadget850 (Ed) ^talk - 13:04, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Sometimes when I'm editing pages in a category that involves a lot of repetetive action, I don't pay very close attention to what I'm doing... Thanks for pointing that out, I'll fix it. Melesse (talk) 02:04, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. There were a couple of others that I will fix. I'm trying to clear out some redundant non-free images. --— Gadget850 (Ed) ^talk - 02:49, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

edit summary & RFA

hi melesse -- just in case you want to regularly add edit summaries but just can't remember to do it -- i was able to solve this for myself by changing my preferences: preferences > editing tab > check "Prompt me when entering a blank edit summary" -- cheers, and good luck with the RFA. i'm going to look closely at what you've done because i think having a diversity of admins can only be good, and most admins that i can see of late come from "vandal-fighting" experience. so your contributions to the image space are unique & great. --Lquilter (talk) 17:50, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Regarding your answer to Q7 on your RfA (the recall one if I have the number wrong) - I think its possible you may have misread the page. It relates to a process to remove administrators for cause, i.e. they did something wrong and the community (Through whatever criteria set up by the admin concerned) weighs in about removing their access to the tools. You might have a look at User:Lar/Accountability to see an example for how it might work. ^Avruchtalk 14:51, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for you help cleaning up my recent image posts! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Email4jonathan (talk • contribs) 04:07, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Give Me Time

Melesse, i've put this image (Image:Water You Wading For.jpg) on Wikipedia because i am crating the article at this time, i need an hour or two to get it done, all i require from you is a little patience and to remove that deletion notice, i can't use it for my article if you delete it! Have you noticed, one by one, the episodes are getting seperate pages, i'm getting them done chronologically, so, could you please not delete it? And just to note, it's only been on for around 10 mintues!
Pyro Python (talk) 18:54, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

congratulations

A consensus has been reached by your peers that you should be an admin. I have made it so. Please review Wikipedia:Administrators' reading list and keep up the great work. Sincerely, Kingturtle (talk) 20:49, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Indeed, congratulations. Admins who work images are much needed. :) May I suggest a semester of Wikipedia:New admin school? --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 20:52, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

• Good News !. I knew you were a great candidate and I'm delighted how many other members of the community felt the same way. Pedro :  Chat  21:07, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
  • Fantastic! I look forward to seeing you wield the mop in the image space. Good luck! --jonny-mt 02:08, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

Well done and welcome to the rather dubious "club" that is adminship. Keep up your excellent work on images too. We need your help there. If I can be at all helpful, don't hesitate to ask. Best, Gwernol 04:26, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

Innovative new RfA thanks message :) dihydrogen monoxide (H₂0) 08:42, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

dihydrogen monoxide (H₂0) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Congratulations! I didn't know you before, but I saw your RfA in the list and decided you deserved support! I hope it's OK if I come to you if I have any questions about images. --Coppertwig (talk) 12:37, 4 February 2008 (UTC)