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Hi Daniel. A while back I stumbled across the page about The singing ringing tree in Barnley, in which I also found your very good picture. I am currently writing a conference report for a university in Sweden about sound/landscape. (Its a non-profit publication for free online access in Swedish.) I would like, if possible, to incorporate your picture. So I wanted to ask if this is ok by you, and if so, how would you want to be credited?
Thank you and very best wishes from Sweden,
Gunnar Cerwén —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ljudplanering (talk • contribs) 12:50, 1 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Zui Quan
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Hi Childzy - got your messsage - I re-instated the edits with summary explanation, and full explanation in the discussion page for 'List of Notable Fencers' entry. Thanks for your quick feedback. 216.168.238.723:43, 28 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Knight of Fire
...and if you had waited 5 minutes, you would have seen the article.
No problem, I just added it again. Thanx for the extra work.
It is not about waiting 5 minutes, it is about following wikipedia guidelines, I was well within rights to revert your edits, the editing page warns that any red links added will be removed. So please keep civil in future as i am sure that i didn't burden you with any extra work. Thanks and happy editing!--Childzy ¤ Talk19:30, 29 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Since it was not red for very long (a question of minutes), I regarded the rule as followed but in a dynamic way; when I was done, there would not be any red links in the list. And if you feel threatened and insulted enough by an ironic "thanx" to throw civil at me, there is not much more to say.
Happy hunting /peach —Preceding unsigned comment added by Peach666 (talk • contribs) 07:31, August 30, 2007 (UTC)
School pc
This is a school computer dont block it! Its not me that is vandalizing wikipedia! A saw the new messgaes message and there was a block msg! 200.156.17.115:43, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Dont worry, i cant block you. I had to put up with the same thing when i was at school, the best thing for you to do is create an acount so that if the I.P is blocked you wont be affected, it also distances you from the others --Childzy ¤ Talk15:46, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Did so, good work cleaning it up. There was very little to fix. What went on with this article before? I was confused, some I.P kept blanking the page, was quite annoying. --Childzy ¤ Talk22:15, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I have no idea what Peru's issue was, to be honest... he/she kept fighting with people about a copyvio. I saw a few sentences that were lifted from that site so I just rewrote it all to fix it. Peru just kept coming back anyway screaming about copyrights and ended up blocked. • Lawrence Cohen22:17, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Well you did well fixing it up and referencing it, as I say i only made a couple of minor changes to it. I'll give it a better copy edit sometime in the near future --Childzy ¤ Talk22:19, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Childzy, can I get a third opinion on an editing dispute I'm having with another user on both Jean Godden and Joe Szwaja? We're certainly both partisan and I'd like more opinions and involvement of people who don't care about this election. Mikesmash04:49, 1 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Okay I've had a pretty good look at what has been going on. It seems this user [3] is taking issue with some of the things that arent in the article? Saying that some important things are missing. Well i have read the article and sources a bit and the article in no way what so ever fails WP:LIBEL. Everything that is in the article is well sourced and it seems "User:Landsfarthereast" is using the talk pages of article to tell you to do things to the article, dont feel obligied to listen to the guy. Just tell him WP:SOFIXIT, there is nothing stopping the user from editing the page himself. A good thing to remember is not to get stessed, you are a valuable wikipedia, you are getting things done. I left once because it got stressful. Also wikipedia is not cited as being purely factual so if "User:Landsfarthereast" has an issue the tell him/her to read [4] which explains things. If you need any more help with this edit dispute just let me know, i've just tried to outline the basics here. Hope i've been of help --Childzy ¤ Talk09:52, 1 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. You were one of the first to contribute to this AfD. Since then, the debate has been extensive and several users have significantly enhanced the article, demonstrating cited notability (and getting rid of POV). I'd be grateful if you'd review your opinion, as I genuinely believe this to be notable. --Dweller20:42, 30 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
A standard has got to be found for these albums. Some were beginning to list every single credited person on the case, which completely fails our indiscriminate information policy. I'm toning it down the absolute basics. If a better method can be found, fine, but till then I'd suggest leaving it in minimal form. I'm frankly getting sick of the crap that tends to creep into these articles over time, and this is just one part of it. -- HuntsterT • @ • C13:00, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with you there but i did add some more back, such as the drummer, bassist, choir and guest vocals. I think all of them that are now listed did play a recognizable part in the album you agree? --Childzy ¤ Talk13:04, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, and I sorta-kinda agree with the extra personnel in that regard, to the extent of compromise. However, when we start adding individual names of a choir and programmers and such, it is a sure sign of bloat. The other question is, exactly how are some of these guests notable, other than simply being there? I'm trying to find a middle ground as many people want as much data as can be tossed in, even though I'd strongly prefer having only the primary band members listed...it is really the only unbiased way of proceeding. -- HuntsterT • @ • C15:32, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah i remember that it once actually listed every member of the choir which is excessive! I think guest vocalists can be considered notable as the usually play a major part in a song. We could come up with some sort of draft guideline to use at WP:Album for whom to include on the personnel section. It may prove handy --Childzy ¤ Talk15:41, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Certainly, though even background or guest vocalists are a slippery slope. If they are considered vitally important to a song, aren't the directors and producers and compilers vitally important as well? It just seems dangerous, but it'll work for now. Personally, I like guidelines and policies, so any you want to propose over at WP:ALBUM is good with me :P -- HuntsterT • @ • C15:47, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I like guidelines as well really, it just keeps things smart tidy and encyclopedic instead of just being rambling lists of crap that end up appearing. The best thing that happened to the site was the whole thing about removing trivia, I hate trivia sections lol. But yeah I'm sure together we can come up with a basic outline of what should and shouldn't be in personnel sections. Obviously all band members should be listed. Secondly and guest vocalist should be added or are we not sure on this one yet? Thirdly and choir or backing group/singers that make a continued appearance on the album should be included. As for the producer then I'm not sure, if the article has an infobox then its always mentioned there so it needn't be written twice. What do you think? --Childzy ¤ Talk15:59, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Linda Gottfredson
I see that you were the last edit on this page. I would like to remove the disputed neutrality box.
If you have no objections that you would care to discuss, that is.Die4Dixie16:16, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Er im not sure what you are asking, the edit i made was purely to revert some vandalism. If you want to remove the neutrality tag just add a section on the pages talk page and see if other uses agree that it is now neutral. Or Be bold and remove the tag anyway =] --Childzy ¤ Talk17:38, 31 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Re:Talk page comments
I notice you also deleted the 1995 civil suit that Szwaja lost in King County. Is that not relevant, either? Or the fact that he was arrested for driving with a suspended license? Also, not relevant? You're unbelievable. Are you getting paid for this?Landsfarthereast 05:38, 1 September 2007 (UTC) [6]
I have removed the {{dated prod}} tag from Lab 5 since its deletion has already being contested by an IP editor. I have also struck the warning from the IP editor's talk page as well. Removal of the {{dated prod}} tag from an article is not vandalism and should not be reverted as such unless the IP editor has an edit history that demonstrates a clear history of vandalism. Doing so would be assuming bad faith on the part of the IP editor. Ideally, the IP editor should have given a reason why he or she is contesting the deletion, but such explanations are not necessary. If you still think the article should be deleted, then take it to AfD as the next step in the deletion process. --Farix (Talk) 03:41, 2 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Vrlika Page
Thanks for fixing the Vrlika page. The guy is always ruining it and changing it.
Just thought i'd let you know that only bands with wikipedia article's are to go on the list. It keeps things tidy and verifiable so be careful about linking to any bands without article or the edit will be reverted. Thanks --Childzy ¤ Talk14:58, 4 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Oh Okay, thanks for letting me know :) im new to this so yeah thanks again, but if i put up the articles about them i can put them on the list? as i know far more bands that arnt on that list and i want them to have recongition. METALFREAK0415:02, 4 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
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No problem. I feel that it is my duty at wikipedia to make wikipedia a more friendly place. I have said rude things to people on a few occasions, wich I feel sorry for, and I feel that the least I can do is to give smiles to people. Peace:)--Wikiholic20:51, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Please don't vandalize pages, I can see from your use of Wiki code & your contributions you've got a good grasp of the rules, but the birthdate was cited so had no reason to revise the page.
IdLoveOne05:00, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry bout that, I was reverting some past vandalism but I reverted back to a revision before your edits. I shall be more careful in future, thanks for pointing it out! --Childzy ¤ Talk06:12, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Why did you undo my edit to the political economy page?
Hi, I was just editing the political economy page - did you have a problem with my edit? I noticed that some of the big names of international political economy had been left off and wanted to add them - what's wrong with this??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.13.21.34 (talk • contribs)
The way it was phrased reads like original research and the warning template above explains my actions anyway.
Robert Cox and Susan Strange are major figures in the so called 'new' or 'critical' school of international policy economy.
The problem with this is who says they are the major figures? I could say black is the new white but it doesn't mean its true, so i reverted it. All that is needed is a source but until it does it is WP:NPOV--Childzy ¤ Talk21:18, 10 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I've added in an academic source, hope this solved the problem —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.13.21.34 (talk • contribs)
Sorry i never got back to you before, about adding that article to my watchlist and copyediting again. Im back at college again which means i have a bit less time to get things done. I've added your article and will have a check on the article --Childzy ¤ Talk14:00, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
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Would you mind watchlisting this, and in several days taking a whack at it after I pore through the sourcing (or dig in yourself, if so inclined/interested)? I'm wanting to expand out this article, as there are a very large number of sources on the phenomenon. I'm worried, though, about the structure and flow of the thing, and you and Jehochman (leaving this message for them, too) are good copy-editors. I can fill it up, but I'm worried it will take me far longer than you two to potentially form it up into a readable state rather than a mere collection of facts and anecdotes. Lord knows, it took me a while on Szwaja to get my bearings... • Lawrence Cohen16:07, 18 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Re:Joke Warning
Noted. Couldn't resist it, I'm afraid. I did make similar allegations about Rhyl last week, but in that case, I meant it - no joke! TTFN —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.130.87.101 (talk • contribs)
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Just to let you know, this is as school and it would be prudent to block indefinetly to curb the abuse, just a thought. Regards, IamMcLovin209.105.213.25016:39, 2 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Reply... I was recommending a permanent ban to curb the abuse, I should of been more clear as I am a non-sysop user and as such I can't block it permanently myself. Like you said, it would be prudent for you to install a more length or permanent ban on it. Just a recommendation, thats all. 209.105.213.25016:36, 4 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
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fuck me bots fucking ruin this project. its a goddamn fucking album cover. AND you wonder why some people start not having time to fucking contribute. --Childzy ¤ Talk21:50, 24 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
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Evanescence
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Disambiguation link fixing one-day contest
I have decided to put on a mini-contest within the November 2013 monthly disambiguation contest, on Saturday, November 23 (UTC). I will personally give a $20 Amazon.com gift card to the disambiguator who fixes the most links on that server-day (see the project page for details on scoring points). Since we are not geared up to do an automated count for that day, at 00:00, 23 November 2013 (UTC) (which is 7:00 PM on November 22, EST), I'll take a screenshot of the project page leaderboard. I will presume that anyone who is not already listed on the leaderboard has precisely nine edits. At 01:00, 24 November 2013 (UTC) (8:00 PM on November 23, EST), I'll take a screenshot of the leaderboard at that time (the extra hour is to give the board time to update), and I will determine from that who our winner is. I will credit links fixed by turning a WP:DABCONCEPT page into an article, but you'll have to let me know me that you did so. Here's to a fun contest. Note that according to the Daily Disambig, we currently have under 256,000 disambiguation links to be fixed. If everyone in the disambiguation link fixers category were to fix 500 links, we would have them all done - so aim high! Cheers! bd2412T02:06, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. You may be interested in participating in the African Destubathon which starts on October 15. Africa currently has over 37,000 stubs and badly needs a quality improvement editathon/contest to flesh out basic stubs. There are proposed substantial prizes to give to editors who do the most articles, and planned smaller prizes for doing to most destubs for each of the 53 African countries, so should be enjoyable! So it would be a good chance to win something for improving stubs on African sportspeople, including footballers, athletes, Olympians and Paralympians etc, particularly female ones, but also male. Even if contests aren't your thing we would be grateful if you could consider destubbing a few African articles during the drive to help the cause and help reduce the massive 37,000 + stub count, of which many are rated high importance (think Regions of countries etc). If you're interested in competing or just loosely contributing a few expanded articles on African Paralympians, Olympians and committees etc, please add your name to the Contestants/participants section. Diversity of work from a lot of people will make this that bit more special. Thanks. --MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:13, 6 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. We're into the last five days of the Women in Red World Contest. There's a new bonus prize of $200 worth of books of your choice to win for creating the most new women biographies between 0:00 on the 26th and 23:59 on 30th November. If you've been contributing to the contest, thank you for your support, we've produced over 2000 articles. If you haven't contributed yet, we would appreciate you taking the time to add entries to our articles achievements list by the end of the month. Thank you, and if participating, good luck with the finale!
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