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Archive 12 – Posts from August 2011 to June 2013

Hey![edit]

Hallo there, long time! Temptation Sordid, or, Virtue Rewarded was created purely because the play appears on the ludicrous list page List of works with the subtitle "Virtue Rewarded", which I keep asking to have speedied—look here and here. No joy, though! Hope you're back for good this time! Bishonen | talk 14:33, 2 August 2011 (UTC).[reply]

Why thank you. Glad to see that there's at least one familiar face still around. Doesn't look like the place has fallen apart in my absence, or changed at all for that matter! violet/riga (t) 19:00, 2 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A bowl of strawberries for you![edit]

Welcome back. I didn't know you before, but I see you've added a lot of great content. SPhilbrickT 14:52, 2 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. I'll munch on them while considering the length of my return... Perhaps three and a half years is enough of a break. violet/riga (t) 19:01, 2 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you would care to inspect, I have added all of the reliable sources I could find within the first 10 pages of a Google search for "Rio Ferdinand height". The results may surprise you. – PeeJay 20:48, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The thing that surprises me is that it's different on so many reliable sites. It may take some time to figure out the truth. violet/riga [talk] 20:51, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I think one thing is certain. Given the sheer number of sources on each side, I think we can safely say that Rio Ferdinand is not 6'5". – PeeJay 21:07, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]


Autograph as signature in infobox[edit]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons/Noticeboard#Autograph_as_signature_in_infobox Hindustanilanguage (talk) 06:41, 8 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A cup of coffee for you![edit]

Welcome back, and thank you for your attention to the 2011 London riots article. Have some coffee. RandomAct(talk to me) 00:29, 9 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Coffee? I don't need more stimulants right now!! Well, maybe just a sip... thanks! violet/riga [talk] 00:31, 9 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you[edit]

Thank you very much for pointing out that I had reverted three times. I'd misunderstood the rule. It's definitely time for me to stop editing today. Rubywine . talk 22:27, 9 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Please unprotect 2011 England riots (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)[edit]

Hi. I believe there was not enough recent disruptive activity to justify semiprotection, let alone an indefinite one. You are involved in the editing of the article and acted unilaterally. There were good IP contributions. There are scores of examples of current events that have been left unprotected and clearly benefitted from that. Thanks for your consideration. 62.50.195.151 (talk) 06:37, 10 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, this has been brought up at WP:RfUP. Could you perhaps expand on your rationale (here or at RfUP)? Thanks, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 15:57, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback[edit]

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DYK nom for Paul Philidor[edit]

Hi Violet, I have reviewed reviewed your DYK nomination for Paul Philidor at Template talk:Did you know/Paul Philidor and there are still some issues. Could you see my comments and reply there? Thanks. Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:04, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I seem to have made a small mistake in the review. There is still one more (minor) issue. Crisco 1492 (talk) 10:22, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Paul Philidor[edit]

Thanks from the active members of the DYK project Victuallers (talk) 16:02, 13 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hey[edit]

Just a note to say that it's nice to see you around again. SlimVirgin TALK|CONTRIBS 23:59, 14 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, that's much appreciated. violet/riga [talk] 00:03, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Giuseppe Cassioli[edit]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 16 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Upload your free images to Commons, please[edit]

It is better if your free images can be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons as opposed to Wikipedia. Freely licensed or public domain media are more accessible to other Wikimedia projects if placed on Commons. Thank you: Jay8g (talk) 22:18, 19 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I uploaded what? violet/riga [talk] 22:25, 19 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You were right about what you added. I did not know the history. I am adding these messages to users who have recently uploaded new free files to Wikipedia that should be on the Commons so they know where to put them. I am hoping to be proactie to help the backlog. 24.113.144.125 (talk) 00:22, 20 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

WP:V - Machine translation[edit]

Hello Violet/Riga,

This is an invitation to revisit Talk:WP:V#Machine translation. Your views on the current proposal and recent comments would be appreciated, whatever they may be.

Many thanks. Rubywine . talk 16:33, 20 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback[edit]

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FAOL[edit]

I think that's a good approach. If you have sorted out which currently-existing articles could really be expanded, the {{Expand French}} tag has a fa=yes parameter that puts the articles into a featured article subcategory--or you could just keep them on the list as it exists now.... Calliopejen1 (talk) 17:19, 20 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Pierre-François Palloy[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 16:02, 22 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK reviewing[edit]

I don't know whether you were aware but number 5 has been added while you were away. Yomanganitalk 23:14, 23 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Indeed I have recently seen that one and have done a little, though not formally enough. I'm trying to get to grips with the current DYK system so that I can help out again, and reviewing will certainly be part of that. As will defending DYK now that it seems to be a little targeted... violet/riga [talk] 23:18, 23 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Elephant of the Bastille[edit]

NW (Talk) 16:02, 28 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

2011 England riots[edit]

Hello Violet. There has been a resurgence of edit warring over the infobox location details in 2011 England riots. To try to stabilise this, and raise another closely related issue, I've started a discussion topic here: Talk:2011 England riots#Location details, widespread pattern of arrests. I'd be grateful if you would come and comment. Thanks. Rubywine . talk 01:25, 31 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of deaths at the Berlin Wall[edit]

HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 07:46, 31 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent! It's now featured on Portal:Germany! If you have more DYK related to German, please feel free to place it there yourself, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:46, 31 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you![edit]

The Brilliant Idea Barnstar
For your superb work and idea of creating List of deaths at the Berlin Wall. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:21, 31 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]
That is very much appreciated - I'm very happy with how the article has taken shape. It is particularly nice that you have taken time to say such a nice thing given our somewhat shaky initial discussion, so thank you for that. violet/riga [talk] 14:25, 31 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your DYK nom for Mule scavenger[edit]

Hi Violet, I have reviewed your nomination at Template:Did you know nominations/Mule scavenger and there are several issues (aside from the QPQ requirement that you already know about). Could you see my comments at the nomination page and reply there? Thanks. Crisco 1492 (talk) 15:22, 3 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Phantom ride[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 16:03, 3 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Berlin Wall FLC[edit]

I've struck out resolved comments. The book stil needs a page ref. I don't know if you can get a copy or not. In addition, I'd like to see TRM's comments resolved before I support. This is a really neat list. I still need more people to look if List of athletes from Montana FLC if you care to take a look.PumpkinSky talk 23:17, 6 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I responded to your comments on the athletes list and have asked three active Montana editors if they know of anything along the line you're asking about. Thanks for looking at it. PumpkinSky talk 20:45, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I'm sure you're busy, but the Montana athletes list is nearing the bottom of the FLC list and I was wondering if you could look at it so we can work through whatever concerns are remaining. Many thanks for helping improve it. PumpkinSky talk 23:31, 9 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Violetriga, can you revisit the above FLC when you get the chance? Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 16:08, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Leech collector[edit]

HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:02, 8 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mule scavenger[edit]

HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:03, 8 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Olympic medal[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 16:03, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your DYK nom for Wojciech Pietranik[edit]

Hi Violet, I've reviewed your nomination at Template:Did you know nominations/Wojciech Pietranik and there is an issue with referencing and the hook (and QPQ). Could you see my comments at the nomination page and reply there? Thanks Crisco 1492 (talk) 15:38, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Montana FLC[edit]

I apologise if you found my tone rude. I do not believe that we need to explain the significance of "sports" to our audience. But I do feel we need to help our audience understand something about "Montana". Personally I don't even know where it is in the US, what its climate is like, whether it's noted for producing specific types of athlete etc. So some background is both interesting and welcome to me. This may not be the case with folks familiar with the states of America, but for the remaining 6.5 billion of us, I still believe it to be of use. And I still don't know what harm it does. But nevertheless, sorry if I came across as unnecessarily unnecessary. I am, after all, a frightfully precocious Brit... The Rambling Man (talk) 18:47, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, it wasn't your tone that I found a little rude, just that many people use the term "strawman" as an aggressive dismissal of another person's opinion; you were not aggressive though so lets forget about it. I probably have the same level of knowledge about US geography as you but don't find it necessary to know the nicknames of various places - I couldn't name all the states let alone the nicknames. In short: Info about Montana should be included in my opinion, but only that which pertains to sport (examples listed at the FLC). violet/riga [talk] 18:57, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I think it's just about making an "engaging lead" which may need to draw in some elements that aren't 100% directly-related to the list but which provide a nice, informative context to people like us who don't even know where Montana is. In any case, I meant no offence, I get the feeling we'll have to agree to disagree! I don't want to continue discussion at this point at the FLC in case my "position" sways anything. So I'll leave it to you guys. I should have mentioned earlier, thanks for your interest and review, both very much appreciated. Hope we can continue to work together despite this "disagreement". All the best. The Rambling Man (talk) 19:15, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The nominator has asked to withdraw the list. Is there any way we can find a compromise to this, or is it another bitter end...? The Rambling Man (talk) 19:41, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Yep, I like what you've done. Thanks for your understanding and patience, and for your suggestions. Best wishes. The Rambling Man (talk) 20:27, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Wojciech Pietranik[edit]

Thanks from me and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 00:03, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Coelopleurus exquisitus[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 08:18, 23 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

When is a prolific writer sufficiently prolific for the list?[edit]

Did you have an inclusion threshold in mind for the interesting new list article? I think the list needs explicit inclusion criteria. See my comment on the talk page for the article... --Orlady (talk) 03:11, 25 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your DYK nom for White House Honey Ale[edit]

Hi Violet, I've reviewed your nomination at Template:Did you know nominations/White House Honey Ale and I have an issue with one of the references. Please see my comments at the nomination page and reply there. Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:31, 25 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of prolific writers[edit]

Orlady (talk) 10:39, 26 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nice to see you back[edit]

Even if we didn't interact much (I seem to remember something to do with Klaipeda about 5 years ago?), it's good to see an old name back into the fray and being productive. Hope you stay a bit longer this time :-) TheGrappler (talk) 02:11, 27 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for that - very kind. violet/riga [talk] 17:43, 27 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for White House Honey Ale[edit]

Orlady (talk) 11:08, 27 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Interview with Wikimedia Foundation[edit]

Hi Violet, I hope you're well. My name is Matthew and I'm a Storyteller on the fundraising team at the Wikimania Foundation. In preparation for the 2011 fundraiser this November-December, I'm interviewing Wikipedians who contribute significantly to the projects. In the past, we've relied pretty heavily on Jimmy to carry the fundraising burden, and while his appeals have done very well, he alone doesn't represent the multitude of content creators on Wikipedia. I'm curious if you would like to interview with me? I would hope to speak with you for about 60 minutes and would ask you a number of questions about your personal experiences editing on Wikipedia and about its impact more generally. If you are inclined, please email mroth (at) wikimedia.org. Thanks! Matthew (WMF) 00:11, 28 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome back, snail racer[edit]

I was looking again at this sublime wee article today, remembering it being attemptedly speedied at the time of its birth. Then I wistfully clicked on your username, to remind myself of exactly when you left WP, apparently driven off by the rather virulent politicking of the time?

And I saw you'd been editing regularly again since July! This makes me smile. Regards, --DeLarge (talk) 14:43, 29 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks - interactions with good people like yourself are one of the reasons that I couldn't really stay away! violet/riga [talk] 21:18, 29 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A Bra Ka Da Bra?[edit]

I've reviewed your nomination of Piazza Bra at Template:Did you know nominations/Piazza Bra and there are two issues, one of which is referencing. Please see my comments at the nom page and reply there. Thanks. Crisco 1492 (talk) 12:27, 30 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK question[edit]

Thanks for evaluating the Template:Did you know nominations/Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. I have a quick question on one of your comments. You indicated that the date should have been September 22, which was the date of the article's creation. However, I originally worked on the article in my userspace, only moving it to mainspace on September 24. Do we measure by date of first creation, or date of creation in mainspace? I only ask because I have a draft of two that have been hanging out in my userspace for many months that I haven't yet got enough sources to support moving to main, and I'm wondering if they'll be DYK eligible if I ever can complete them? Qwyrxian (talk) 23:29, 2 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You are correct. Sorry, I failed to spot the page move. DYK is for articles new to the main namespace. violet/riga [talk] 09:29, 3 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! Qwyrxian (talk) 13:13, 3 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Violet, I've reviewed your nomination at Template:Did you know nominations/Edison Ore-Milling Company and there is an issue with an unreferenced paragraph. Could you see my comment at the nomination page and reply there? Thanks. Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:39, 4 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Piazza Bra[edit]

Thanks from me and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 12:13, 6 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Edison Ore-Milling Company[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:57, 7 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Question about Trained hymenoptera page[edit]

In the Trained hymenoptera page, what does the reference to pollination by apis mellifera have to do with trained bees? This doesn't seem to be linked to the main point of the article, but I thought I would ask you about it before starting a hack and slash campaign on your article :)J appleseed2 (talk) 15:52, 7 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the courtesy. I've tried to expand the section slightly to explain this a little further. Bees and wasps are integral to many pollination systems and may not have do so without encouragement. It's not exactly "training" but I think that it does link to it and deserves a mention. violet/riga [talk] 17:42, 7 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Edison Portland Cement Company[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:37, 8 October 2011 (UTC)

Thank you for looking in. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to let me know. I know the DYK process usually takes weeks, but the upcoming funeral makes this time sensitive. I know you will do the best you can do within the system. Best regards and happy editing. 7&6=thirteen () 17:29, 9 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Do you know what happened to the DYK nomination? It seems to have disappeared, and I thought something would be published on it yesterday (Bill Smith's funeral). It was timely, properly cited, and I think had a good hook. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen () 09:40, 15 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I did a work around, and I think it's taken care of. So never mind. Best to you. 7&6=thirteen () 20:38, 15 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry I didn't get back to you - I've been rather busy recently. I'm glad to see that someone has come along and reviewed it. Regards, violet/riga [talk] 20:40, 15 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Life has a way of intruding on editing. Trying to get it done on the short time frame was a real long shot going in. No worries. Be happy. 7&6=thirteen () 20:47, 15 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Dear Violetriga, Please see Template:Did you know nominations/Bill Smith (Fell runner). I've reedited the article, and this nomination is going nowhere fast. Anything you can do to help would be appreciated. Thank you. 7&6=thirteen () 20:49, 1 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Forever Marilyn[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 13 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Trained hymenoptera[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 15 October 2011 (UTC)

Done. I already had the nomination moved to the prep area by the time I read your request. --Allen3 talk 22:01, 18 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of Rugby World Cup red cards[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 21 October 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Huw Richards[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 21 October 2011 (UTC)

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Featured articles in other languages[edit]

Hello, I don't know if I can actually edit the page myself, and I fear that even if I could, I'd mess up the layout. I have expanded significantly the Francesco Guccini article (it is now 84,346 bytes and I nominated it for GA), partially translating from the FA article on it.wiki, and I'd like to update the Featured articles in other languages page to reflect this change. I don't know whether it should just be deleted from the list, or if a "Progress" column should be created. I really don't know how to approach updating the page, hence I thought of contacting you, you seem the "main responsible". Sorry for bothering you, and props for the Project page, it's really very useful (and I'll try to translate more from that page). Zidanie5 (talk) 18:07, 1 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You![edit]

[1] You are my hero! Cheers :) Doc talk 00:11, 4 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No problem - you were being lynched for trying to discuss things. Not fair at all. violet/riga [talk] 00:24, 4 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of flag bearers for Great Britain at the Olympics[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 12:37, 6 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of most expensive sculptures[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Tête (sculpture)[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:04, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Artemis and the Stag[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:04, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Tete de femme (Dora Maar)[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:04, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Grande tête mince[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:04, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for George Spencer (New Haven)[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:05, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Did you know nominations/List of flag bearers for the United States at the Olympics[edit]

Hi! I thought I would leave a message on your talk page as you nominated Template:Did you know nominations/List of flag bearers for the United States at the Olympics a bit of time ago. I've reviewed the DYK nomination. I have one or two issues that should be easily fixable to get it to go. :) If you could take a look, it would be fantastic! --LauraHale (talk) 05:08, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A kitten for you![edit]

For fixing issues on the DYK in a super timely manner and with out much complaint, despite much nit pickiness on my part. :D

LauraHale (talk) 10:44, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

How very kind. I'll let it run around here for a while - hopefully it'll leave the furniture alone. violet/riga [talk] 10:48, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A suggestion[edit]

Hi Violetriga, I noticed that you have done articles on alcohol before. You may be interested in doing a DYK on the product mentioned here. Google and beer? How fun! Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:16, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for that - I'll take a look! violet/riga [talk] 16:47, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Jules Noël[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 14 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Frederick McEvoy[edit]

Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 15 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for List of flag bearers for the United States at the Olympics[edit]

PanydThe muffin is not subtle 00:03, 16 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

OR[edit]

Wikipedia:No original research requires reliable sources to "directly state" what you are claiming - which is not the case in your edits. Please find sources to add the information. GiantSnowman 19:48, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm afraid you appear to be mistaking the application of OR. violet/riga [talk] 20:01, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]
And do please be careful reverting content when you have a problem with just one aspect of an edit, thereby accidentally undoing irrefutable corrections. violet/riga [talk] 20:07, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I saw no benefit to any of your inital edits. Linking to 1 - not at all useful. GiantSnowman 20:09, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]
That was supposed to be a full delinking, but the other edit is the main one to which I refer. violet/riga [talk] 20:10, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Which, even though I don't see the benefit of personally, I have left (albeit it with a tidy for language). Regards, GiantSnowman 20:12, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The removal of the "one club" link was necessary because it's a sortable table. violet/riga [talk] 20:24, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]
But what your 'correction' of Matthews' clubs - you changed from 2 to 3, even though that is factually incorrect. GiantSnowman 20:29, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Banality (sculpture series)[edit]

Hello! Your submission of Banality (sculpture series) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Harrias talk 15:37, 27 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Banality (sculpture series)[edit]

Orlady (talk) 15:14, 1 December 2011 (UTC) 16:03, 1 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Maria Teresa de Filippis[edit]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:01, 3 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]


The 100 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal
For creating/expanding more than 100 varied articles, ranging from subjects like Olympics to statues. I recall reading your superb DYK for Elephant of the Bastille and immediately clicking the link to read that article. Hope you continue in Wikipedia for years to come and don't let Wikipedia miss you again by a wikibreak. Kudos!!! Redtigerxyz Talk 17:57, 9 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Many thanks for this, and what an unusual article for #100! violet/riga [talk] 17:24, 30 July 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I've addressed your concerns at Template:Did you know nominations/Rob Oakley. Can you please revisit the review? :) --LauraHale (talk) 20:31, 1 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Oops, sorry for the mistake. Hopefully I've fixed everything up now! Canadian Paul 00:43, 7 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Chintamoni Kar[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 8 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1940 Summer Olympics torch relay[edit]

Orlady (talk) 00:03, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Since you have been creating a number of articles on Olympic torch relays, you may wish to work on the List of Olympic torch relays. I notice that not all relays are linked to in the table. Chris857 (talk) 23:58, 9 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the tip. violet/riga [talk] 09:31, 10 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1968 Summer Olympics torch relay[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 10 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1976 Summer Olympics torch relay[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 11 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1952 Winter Olympics torch relay[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 12 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Walter Lemcke[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:03, 12 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1936 Summer Olympics torch relay[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:03, 12 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

It is feature now at Portal:Germany. If you have other DYK related to Germany, please feel free to place it there yourself, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:46, 13 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for John Copley (artist)[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:04, 12 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mollie Phillips[edit]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 15 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of François Dominique Séraphin[edit]

Hello! Your submission of François Dominique Séraphin at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Peter I. Vardy (talk) 16:25, 16 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I found the article very interesting, and the hook is in fact covered generally in the body of the article. But the rules say "The hook fact must have an inline citation right after it..."; hence my comment. May I suggest two options: either you do what I said in the review, and then I can give a ; or leave it to "them" to sort it. I see the DYK process as a sort of "game"; follow the rules so that you can get what you want. Then if the DYK is accepted, you can always delete the superfluous citation after it appears on the main page! Cheers. --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 19:47, 16 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Indeed - jumping through hoops for policy has long been a sport here! I'll add the ref to the top. violet/riga [talk] 20:45, 16 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for François Dominique Séraphin[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 19 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 2000 Summer Olympics torch relay[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 20 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome back[edit]

Welcome back :-)

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DYK nomination of Henry Dircks[edit]

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DYK for John Henry Pepper[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 21 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Thomas Dover[edit]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 24 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Henry Dircks[edit]

Best wishes Victuallers (talk) 08:03, 26 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I could have expanded it, other reviewer's haven't had problems in letting me expand it. Aaron You Da One 10:12, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, which is why I didn't close the nomination and gave you some time to attend to it. However, given the very few songs on the chart it would probably have been more filler than decent content so in the end it is probably the most appropriate result. violet/riga [talk] 13:16, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Edmé-Gilles Guyot[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 28 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Mike Kenny (swimmer)[edit]

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Robert David Matthews?[edit]

Hi, may I ask why you moved Rob Matthews to Robert David Matthews? I see no apparent benefit from this and per WP:COMMONNAME we are encouraged to use the subject's most commonly used name in reliable English-language sources, meaning the former is correct. I don't think many readers looking for the footballer are going to see "Robert David Matthews" and immediately realise that's their man. Cheers, Mattythewhite (talk) 23:03, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Because there are many other people who could be called "Rob Matthews", so disambiguation is the best situation. I initially moved him to Rob Matthews (footballer) but there is already a Robert William Matthews who could claim that article name. I don't believe that he qualifies as the primary holder of that name as there are several other worthy claimants. Cheers, violet/riga [talk] 23:08, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Like you say, there could be others called "Rob Matthews", but at the moment there aren't. And the Robert William Matthews article itself says the subject was known as "Billy Matthews", we can't speculate that he may have been known as "Rob Matthews". There aren't any other Rob Matthews for the article to be disambiguated with, so I still don't see why it needed moving. Cheers, Mattythewhite (talk) 23:14, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Well all people called Robert will have been called Rob at some point, but more specifically Robert Matthews (athlete) is often know as Rob Matthews. violet/riga [talk] 23:18, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
But the purpose of titling conventions is to make it clear to readers who they're looking for, is it not? For example, using WP:COMMONNAME, subjects referred to by reliable sources as Rob should be "Rob [surname]", those referred to as Bob should be "Bob [surname]", etc. That's the way it's always been done, unless something has significantly changed recently that I'm unaware of. It seems counterproductive to refer to subjects by their full names in their article titles; the purpose of disambiguation is to make it easier for readers to find who they're looking for, when in reality they'll have no idea what that person's full name. And if the athlete is more commonly known as Rob, then why not have "Rob Matthews (athlete)"? It'll make life a lot easier for our readers, who are looking for a guy, who, afterall, is known as Rob Matthews, not Robert Matthews. Cheers, Mattythewhite (talk) 23:33, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
We do use their common name as long as there are no other people known by that name. A quick Google search (Rob Matthews football) shows a number of people known as Rob Matthews who play football. Yes, he is probably the most well known footballer by that name and could reside at Rob Matthews (footballer) but that also introduces the problem of the term "footballer" (damn Americans). He can't claim Rob Matthews because other people could. Robert Matthews (athlete) is so located because he is known by three variants: Robert, Rob, and Bob. Using his full first name is the best solution for that one. violet/riga [talk] 23:43, 29 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]
When there's variation in name used, like with the athlete, I agree it makes sense to use his full first name. But in cases where there's a clear common name and no other subject in the same field, like with the footballer, I see no reason to not use the common name. From experience, I don't think the possible ambiguity regarding code of football should be considered an issue unless another subject who plays a different code does appear. So, say an American football player called Rob Matthews crops up, I believe the correct approach would be to title the original one "Rob Matthews (English footballer)" and the new one "Rob Matthews (American football)". Cheers, Mattythewhite (talk) 00:43, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Boosting (doping)[edit]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 30 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for The Blades (aerobatic team)[edit]

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:03, 1 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Harrison Brown[edit]

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DYK for Caz Walton[edit]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 4 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Liz Johnson (swimmer)[edit]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 5 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Mike Kenny (swimmer)[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:03, 6 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for James Crisp[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 6 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Thomas Oelsner[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:03, 8 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Robert Matthews (athlete)[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 9 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Infobox Discworld novel has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 22:00, 23 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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A request[edit]

Would you please tweak your subpage User:Violetriga/Templates3 so it does not get categorized into Category:Wikipedia featured articles? Thank you. Maralia (talk) 05:17, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hadn't realised that it was - so long ago! Thanks. violet/riga [talk] 18:59, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Template:F1stat[edit]

Hi Violetriga. FYI, I have proposed removing the "seasonpoints" and "seasonposition" stats from Template:F1stat. You are welcome to comment at Template talk:F1stat#seasonpoints/seasonposition. DH85868993 (talk) 09:27, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Argentina[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:06, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Austria[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:06, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Australia[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:06, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Brazil[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:07, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Canada[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:07, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Finland[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:07, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from France[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:07, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Germany[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:07, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from the United Kingdom[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:08, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Italy[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:08, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from New Zealand[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:08, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from South Africa[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:08, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from Spain[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:08, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Formula One drivers from the United States[edit]

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:09, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Ocean Tower[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

Hand-coding[edit]

Hey all :).

I'm dropping you a note because you've been involved in dealing with feedback from the Article Feedback Tool. To get a better handle on the overall quality of comments now that the tool has become a more established part of the reader experience, we're undertaking a round of hand coding - basically, taking a sample of feedback and marking each piece as inappropriate, helpful, so on - and would like anyone interested in improving the tool to participate :).

You can code as many or as few pieces of feedback as you want: this page should explain how to use the system, and there is a demo here. Once you're comfortable with the task, just drop me an email at okeyes@wikimedia.org and I'll set you up with an account :).

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The article Do not feed the animals has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

lmost identical article Don't Feed the Animals was deleted after discussion in 2008 (see Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Don't_Feed_the_Animals); not notable; few pages link to it; no activity;

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BTW, someone probed and found that the deleted article I cited (and hadn't actually looked at) had nothing to do with the current article. So, I've removed that justification from the PROD. -- Dan Griscom (talk) 20:37, 3 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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My apologies for re-PROD'ing this article; I meant to nominate it for deletion. Will do so now. -- Dan Griscom (talk) 22:19, 15 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Do not feed the animals for deletion[edit]

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DYK for Gwen Buck[edit]

Alex ShihTalk 02:03, 11 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK[edit]

Hi, I hope you don't mind, but I nominated William Cantelo for DYK, to be found here. Thanks, Matty.007 14:04, 16 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That's fine thanks - it saves me having to do a review! violet/riga [talk] 17:26, 16 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Caroline Baird[edit]

Gatoclass (talk) 00:03, 17 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Deanna Coates[edit]

Alex ShihTalk 00:03, 18 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

While the article does mention that he won two tandem cycling events, the article makes no mention of gold medals. It is minor, but it needs to be fixed because it is in the hook. SL93 (talk) 23:32, 18 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for not noticing that. I have approved the hook. SL93 (talk) 23:42, 18 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK MICHEAL ANABA[edit]

Thanks for the first review. I have had trouble finding one source that confirms both medals but by inference it is true and I have provided sources for that now. Length has been expanded too. CrossTempleJay  → talk 10:22, 19 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

August 2013[edit]

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Re: the Veg Shed[edit]

Articles are not supposed to be created until there is sufficient there to be in the mainspace. You should have written the rest and then saved it, or at least added a source. Two minutes it may be, but if there isn't enough there to justify keeping, I'm inclined to speedy. Rcsprinter (articulate) @ 11:33, 20 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

We're supposed to have a collaborative approach which requires even small, baseline articles to be created. And having something is better than nothing especially as just one sentence was enough to establish notability. Being too quick on the speedy trigger discourages editors, particularly novices. violet/riga [talk] 11:37, 20 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Valerie Robertson[edit]

Alex ShihTalk 00:17, 21 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Hypoalgesic effect of swearing[edit]

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:04, 21 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A brownie for you![edit]

Good job with Hypoalgesic effect of swearing. It was very interesting! ComputerJA () 17:52, 21 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Delicious, thanks! violet/riga [talk] 17:54, 21 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Simon Jackson (judoka)[edit]

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 24 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Hollinwell incident[edit]

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 24 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Cantelo[edit]

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 24 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Die Berg Komt Er[edit]

Alex ShihTalk 00:03, 25 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Duchy Home Farm[edit]

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 26 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Rufus the Hawk[edit]

Alex ShihTalk 12:04, 26 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for K2 (board game)[edit]

Alex ShihTalk 12:04, 28 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Discworld: Ankh-Morpork[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Michael Edgson[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

DYK for London (board game)[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 2 September 2013 (UTC)

Nomination of List of QI episodes for deletion[edit]

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Brazil[edit]

Can you take a look at this exchange and give me your honest opinion, please? Thank you. ---The Old JacobiteThe '45 16:14, 11 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You're certainly right to point out the inappropriate use of "stfu", and the discussion there seems to have progressed in a sensible and agreeable manner. Genre classification can certainly be contentious, and using (the sourced) "dystopian satire" would work well. violet/riga [talk] 19:59, 12 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht[edit]

Allen3 talk 00:08, 12 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Juliana (dog)[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Cologne sewerage system[edit]

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DYK nomination of Titlis Cliff Walk[edit]

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U Bein[edit]

Good job, I added the coordinates. Haven't done much work on Burma for a few years now and I'd forgotten what it used to be like to excitedly build content for places like that. You might add to Irrawaddy Bridge.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:56, 19 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Charles Budd Robinson[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 20 September 2013 (UTC)

DYK for U Bein Bridge[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Orda Cave[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 20:47, 24 September 2013 (UTC)

Hi Violetriga: you signed off on the DYK for this article, but did you check it for copyvio? I don't see that mentioned in your statement at the nomination template, and an editor found copyvio from the referenced source in the plot summary, so I've just had to pull it from the Main Page. Yngvadottir (talk) 03:49, 25 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Titlis Cliff Walk[edit]

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:03, 25 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Cologne sewerage system[edit]

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:19, 25 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Verity (sculpture)[edit]

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:04, 28 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Mr Straw's House[edit]

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DYK for SARbot UK[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 6 October 2013 (UTC)

DYK for 8in8[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 7 October 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Knobstick wedding[edit]

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DYK for Mr Straw's House[edit]

Allen3 talk 09:22, 12 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Rainham Hall[edit]

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 17:07, 12 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 08:45, 13 October 2013 (UTC)

Talkback[edit]

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I fixed the issues you raised. Matty.007 14:32, 13 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Just a reminder that a QPQ is needed for this nomination. Someone approved it today, though I had to dial it back to a ? icon while the QPQ was still pending. (And I really wanted to promote it, too: it's a great hook.) Whenever you can get it done, I'll take care of restoring the approval. Thanks! BlueMoonset (talk) 05:17, 15 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks - QPQ done now. violet/riga [talk] 19:01, 15 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Great, thanks for the quick response: approval has been restored. BlueMoonset (talk) 20:46, 15 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1984 Summer Olympics torch relay[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 17 October 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Cecil Duckworth[edit]

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Doping in pigeon racing[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 1 November 2013 (UTC)

MfD nomination of Portal:Personal life[edit]

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DYK for Beauty micrometer[edit]

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Remote control animal[edit]

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Nomination of Engorgement for deletion[edit]

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Sophomore album listed at Redirects for discussion[edit]

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Proposed deletion of Storylines of Neighbours[edit]

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Recent removals of content[edit]

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Freedom of Information Act listed at Redirects for discussion[edit]

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Nomination of Mordaunt-Short for deletion[edit]

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Proposed deletion of Formula Woman[edit]

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Unpopular pop songs listed at Redirects for discussion[edit]

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Nomination of Formula Woman for deletion[edit]

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Nomination of Pasilalinic-sympathetic compass for deletion[edit]

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Nomination of Doping in pigeon racing for deletion[edit]

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A new user right for New Page Patrollers[edit]

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Nomination of Die Berg Komt Er for deletion[edit]

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No longer includes structures, I think we should limit to buildings. I used CTBUH list. I still have to format refs. I mixed together under construction and built buildings. Let me know what you think. Triplecaña (talk) 13:29, 5 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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How rude. violet/riga [talk] 23:16, 21 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]
I'm sorry? It passed through my new pages patrolling queue. A BLP with no sources, pretty standard to PROD it until sources come. Unless you meant "How rude." in a sarcastic way; if so sorry for this message. Vermont | reply here 23:26, 21 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]
A bit of both, really. No offence meant. violet/riga [talk] 23:30, 21 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Ah. Well, happy editing!  :) Vermont | reply here 00:22, 22 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi again. Just wanted you to know I promoted your hook to prep, and edited it to explain the connection between his stage name and his sport. Best, Yoninah (talk) 23:42, 4 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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Wikipedia:W listed at Redirects for discussion[edit]

An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect Wikipedia:W. Since you had some involvement with the Wikipedia:W redirect, you might want to participate in the redirect discussion if you have not already done so. ««« SOME GADGET GEEK »»» (talk) 19:24, 31 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

A single train -- or even several -- supposedly buried in a cave is not the same thing as a train graveyard, which is a place where multiple train equipment is put when it is taken out of service. The use of "graveyard" is metaphorical, and does not imply that the equipment there is buried. Please stop inserting a link to train graveyard in this article, it is not appropriate. Beyond My Ken (talk) 15:10, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I'm glad that you've started to engage in discussion. Given that a train and its car(s) are theorised to be buried I'm happy that it meets your "multiple" statement. Both articles mention the Owl Mountains and the tunnels. Even if it's only tangentially linked then a link is acceptable - it's not an unwanted addition of text, just a link. Furthermore train graveyard specifically mentions and links to Nazi gold train so I'm not sure why there can't be a reciprocating link. violet/riga [talk] 15:15, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]
No, sorry, the link is not acceptable, as a buried train is not what is meant by a "train graveyard." 15:23, 2 April 2018 (UTC)
Oh, I didn't realise that I was talking to the authority on the subject. Ever heard of civilised discussion? violet/riga [talk] 15:25, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Your sarcasm is unwarranted and inappropriate. Please discuss this issue on the article's talk page, Talk:Nazi gold train#"Train graveyard". Beyond My Ken (talk) 15:29, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]
You reverting me and coming to my talkpage with that attitude is not appropriate. violet/riga [talk] 15:32, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]
No, your restoring material without a proper citation on Train graveyard is what is not appropriate, as it is a blatant violation of WP:V.
I came to your talk page to explain why I reverted your edit, and you responded with sarcasm: "Oh, I didn't realize I was talking to the worl'sauthority on the subject", so I created a thread for discussion to take place on the article's talk page. That's all very appropriate, and all very Wiki-normal. What's not appropriate is your WP:OWNership issues on Train graveyard, and your edit-warring to restore disputed material after it have been removed on grounds of WP:Verifiability, a core Wikipedia policy. Beyond My Ken (talk) 16:12, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]
You started with the attitude. violet/riga [talk] 16:14, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, I didn;t, I matter-of-factly presented why I reverted your edit, that you chose to take it that way is your problem, not mine. Inany case, the issue at hand is that you are edit-pwarring to restore material which has been deleted on the ground of verifiability of the supposed fact that the burial of a train to hide it is a 'train greyard" within the meaning of that metaphorical expression. As I said, if you continue, I'll have no choice but to take this to AN/I. Beyond My Ken (talk) 16:17, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]
IMO you did, hence the same being given back to you. What a shame that you're convinced to remove things rather than adding to this place. violet/riga [talk] 16:19, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

AN/I[edit]

I have opened a discussion concerning your editing on Nazi gold train and Train graveyard at AN/I. You can find the thread here. Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:05, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

And you've closed it with more insults. Really nice to meet you. violet/riga [talk] 18:21, 2 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]