User talk:Plek

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Heya, I see you haven't even received a standard welcome template yet, how rude of us!

standard welcome template follows:

Welcome!

Hello, Plek, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Where to ask a question, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Again, welcome!

Always nice to meet fellow cloggies on Wikipedia! And like the template says, if you have any questions feel free to ask on my talk page. --fvw * 04:12, 2005 Jan 9 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for a hand!

As a new "Wikipedian", I get confused with the syntax, bracketwise, but it is logical! Old-style programming. Regards MGTom 00:18, 2005 Jan 24 (UTC)

[edit] Anne Frank

Well I thought it's now or never, so I've nominated the Anne Frank article on FAC. Let's see how it stands up to scrutiny!! Rossrs 06:51, 5 Feb 2005 (UTC)

I think the bit you added about the 5 pages is good. I've tweaked it just a little bit, but good, it wraps that section up nicely. I've left a note on sj's talk page asking for a response to the edits done after the oppose vote. Hopefully will get a reply. Rossrs 21:26, 10 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Featured Article !!! Congratulations and thank you !! Rossrs 13:29, 11 Feb 2005 (UTC)

thanks for nominating young Anne to go on the main page, and thanks also for letting me know. I hope they'll bend the rules. I'm learning every day here - I did not know you could request having something featured on the main page. I thought some faceless committee just used the articles as they saw fit. cheers ! Rossrs 09:07, 21 Feb 2005 (UTC)

I was just minding my own business, and lo and behold, Anne Frank's face on the main page. This is very exciting! :-D Rossrs 09:45, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

and the vandals have been very busy - not surprisingly. Such a blinding lack of intellect. It's good that so many people have been jumping straight in to fix it. Rossrs 10:12, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Yes, I was just about to tell you to keep your anti-vandal bug swatter at hand, when the bulding I'm in was evacuated because of a fire alarm! Ah, well, we're back inside now. It was a nice show, anyway. I'd suggest we take a close look at the article tomorrow (or so), and see if the inevitable additions need any editing. Cheers. --Plek 10:52, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Hi Plek! No I'm not on holiday yet, but this time next week... I've had a look at the comments and immediately made the Pia Zadora connection also. I wonder if we could just swap the quotes. Would that work? hmmm Seriously, yes he does have a point. I don't know what the answer is, but I'll put down my ideas. Cheers. Rossrs 11:38, 10 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Kylie Minogue

wow! I love that Washington Post review. "Worst actress in the English speaking world" !!! But the real question for any serious cinema goer - was she worse than Pia Zadora? I wonder what Bob Gulla would say? :-) On a more serious note, I think we're making great progress with this. I had a bad moment when I realized I had an edit conflict, so I hope I picked up everything. I think so. Also thanks for checking Anne Frank. I've never been able to spell "accommodate". Rossrs 16:37, 6 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Hi, Sorry I didn't reply about Kylie... I didn't see your messages, and I didn't receive a message alert. Kylie's acting - well I think she's great in every other department, but as an actress I think she's like watching an accident slowly happen. That's why the Moulin Rouge! bit works so well - she doesn't have to act! I quite like the automaton image, however I can see she looks like a mannequin. I only chose that because as an "album cover" it qualifies as fair use, and it didn't have any writing on it. I'll see what I can come up with. I'll try to find maybe a screenshot from a video or live performance and see if I can get something that's reasonable quality. I've been trying to find one positive quote about her, to balance the Miki Berenyi of Lush quote where she says she should be fought at every turn. I thought something from another musician would be good but haven't been able to find anything. Maybe this will be a future featured article. I can see the arguments against it are going to be Anne Frank X 100. Rossrs 01:57, 12 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Hi again. I think I've had a good idea. I have been thinking that the Minogue article made too much use of album covers, they don't particularly illustrate the text effectively and make the article seem a little repetitive. So while looking for screenshots, I found some that I think are really good. I've substituted some of the album covers for screenshots, and I think they are more instructive, address some of the points made and give the page more variety. Rather than drastically edit the page, I've made a test page. Can you have a look here, at: The all new, all singing, all dancing Kylie Minogue page, and tell me what you think please? Cheers Rossrs 04:57, 12 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Hi. I think what you've done is great. I'm glad you were able to sharpen the "Better the Devil You Know" image. I wanted something that was adult rather than just another display of flesh, and I like that image. The Money Can't Buy image is superb too. (I don't like the Body Language cover. I think she looks like a 60s Bond girl or something. Don't like it at all, so I'm happy you've removed it) I'll try to find something else for the Fever tour. I was trying to find something that gave an indication of the sets, the dancers, the costumes etc all in one shot, but yes it does look cluttered. hmmmm. Failing that, the DVD I have also has her Brit Awards performance, so that might have some possibility. I must get that Money Can't Buy DVD...

I'm glad you like the Ophelia thing. I was very excited when I found that. I was thinking "Just let someone try to say that's not encyclopedic!". Editing - agree with you on every point. With regards to quotes from "The Australian", that is the most respected newspaper in Australia. The equivalent of the "London Times" or the "New York Times" so praise from them, is praise indeed. I'd like to leave one of them but you're right, there are too many. Likewise one quote comparing her to her peers but not all of them.

About leaving Deconstruction, joining Parlophone, Nick Cave etc. I don't think there's a story there. Just coincidence I think. I read that Minogue was used to being PWL's number one act, and didn't like just being one of the roster at Deconstruction and she thought they could have tried harder to promote her. (they spent very little on promotion I think). On the other hand they were expecting to make a huge amount of money off her with minimal investment and were disappointed when they didn't, so the parting was mutual dissatisfaction. Then when she was shopping around for a new contract (same interview) she was supposedly with a Parlophone bigwig who said "Well Miss Minogue, the thing is we don't have anyone like you on our books", to which she replied "nobody does". Which is a nice anecdote but I think she was going to sign with whoever gave her a good deal, and Parlophone gave her that, plus a lot of artistic control. Maybe Nick Cave recommended Parlophone to Minogue, or vice versa, but I've never read anything to that effect.

It's taking shape! I'm happy for the Sandbox page to be used for playing around with getting it right before it's taken onto the main page. So you're welcome to do whatever you like. What you've done so far has been just great. Rossrs 07:52, 13 Feb 2005 (UTC)

new Fever screenshot. And sound samples added. Rossrs 08:55, 13 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Hi, I've added a talk page to the Kylie sandbox. I thought it would be easier to have all the ideas in one place. Talking about the Kylie Sandbox. It'll be easier to delete later if it's in on place. ;-)

G'day - unfortunately no email. Could you send it again please? I've checked my preferences and the email address is correct. Also, it's been kinda nice having a Kylie-break the last few days, but I've been thinking it might be time to nominate. I'm going on holidays in mid March (about the 16th I think) and I'll be out of range for 3 weeks, and I don't want to bail out and leave you dealing with the (of course there won't be any) objections. Would you like to do the honours? Rossrs 11:48, 24 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Hello, I think the KM nomination looks fine. I'm not sure what the protocol is by the third nomination, so what you've written sounds good. I also agree with the Madonna article - too over the top now. As for Anne's new category :-) words fail me... Rossrs 21:44, 27 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Thanks for taking care of the nomination! 4 supports already! That's getting off to a great start. I forgot to mention (but you've probably noticed) I added another photo. I was looking for a photo for something else and couldn't help myself. So it's a screenshot from "Confide In Me" and I put it down with the sound downloads where it was looking a bit bare. If you don't like it, just delete it. I won't mind. It's so good to read people saying good things about our article! Rossrs 08:00, 28 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Success!! Congratulations to you on a job very well done - for all your hard work and excellent judgement!! Rossrs 23:19, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I appreciate your comments, and I enjoyed working with you also. Likewise, feel free to contact me at any time. I'd always be happy to hear from you. cheers. Rossrs 12:39, 3 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Hello Plek - Guess who is going to be featured on the main page on April 27? have a look here. The positioning of this message to you should be a clue. Did Terry Blamey ever reply to your email? cheers Rossrs 00:27, 22 Apr 2005 (UTC)

[edit] A.F. FAC edits

Hmm, how odd! I don't know why I didn't get an edit conflict, nor why my request for a separate article about the book didn't show up. Yes, it was just a mistake; thanks for the correction. It's shaping up to be a fine article so far. +sj + 09:33, 7 Feb 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Esperanto

I've made several edits to Esperanto addressing some of your objections to its featured article candidacy; still working on others. Please take another look when you have time. --Jim Henry 17:33, 23 Feb 2005 (UTC)

[edit] The Cantos

Thank you for your Canto comments on WP:FAC. They have really helped improve the article even when I have disagreed with them. Filiocht 08:49, Mar 1, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Edit summary

Thanks for the advice Plek, much appreciated. I should certainly use the edit field more liberally, and will try to in future. All the same, it's hard for me to see that not using it makes edits indistinguishable from vandalism, a moment's reading should tell the difference. Thanks, The Recycling Troll 10:51, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] SNIyer1

Thanks for your note, Plek. I'm uncertain at the moment as to whether proceeding further is the right thing to do. This editor has never communicated with any other member of this community, so far as I can tell, despite having made, I believe, around 1,700 edits. I've found an e-mail address for him, and have e-mailed him a friendly note saying his lack of response to messages about his edits is causing some confusion and would he please talk to us about it. I suspect I'll get no response, but I'd like to leave it a few days to see whether it makes a difference. Thanks for helping out with this; it's much appreciated. I'll keep you posted. Best, SlimVirgin 08:09, Mar 4, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] South Africa FA

Hello, this is just a brief message to say that I have responded to your comments at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/South Africa and I look forward to your further comments at that forum. Thanks! 172.148.142.203 23:27, 5 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] IHR

Please refraid from falsely accusing me of vandalism. Read the IHR article and see for yourself that there are lots of unanswered questions regarding the "diary".

Unsigned comment by Adolf (talk · contributions). What an original name! --Plek 12:10, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Signpost

Thanks for the tip. --Michael Snow 21:21, 7 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Good show!

For rational comments, sensible remarks, and inexhaustible cool in the face of VfD debate, you are awarded the Iceberg of Cool Reason.

Your comments on the Khakain VfD were insightful, cool, rational, and well-reasoned. They should probably be preserved somewhere in a formal policy.

Keep up the good editing. I have created the Iceberg of Cool Reason award to recognize the words and deeds of editors who calmly and coolly demonstrate that—to borrow your words—it's about the article, not about you. Feel free to add it to your User page. Or not. :)

--TenOfAllTrades | Talk 00:58, 8 Mar 2005 (UTC), revised 02:14, 8 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Mount Pinatubo

Hello Plek - Just wanted to say thanks again for your comments on my peer review request for Pinatubo. I've done a fair bit more work on the article now in response to your suggestions, and I think it could be ready for an FAC nopmination, but I wondered if you had any other comments before I take it over there?

Thanks also for the suggestions on Silverpit crater's peer review which helped it make it to featured status! Worldtraveller 00:39, 9 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] SorrySorrySorry!!!

I just accidentially blocked you. But you were fixing vandalism, not doing it! I am very sorry! (See Block log. Hope i did not catch you witin an edit. Guess I have to wipe my glasses better. Sorry again -- Chris 73 Talk 11:56, Mar 13, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Star Trek FARC

I see that you cited the same concerns that I was about to respond to 18 minutes after you posted. Looks like we agree on a few points. -- AllyUnion (talk) 23:17, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

I was trying to correct my absent-minded slip, and hit two edit conflicts, by which time you'd done it for me. Thanks. Mel Etitis (Μελ Ετητης) 15:05, 17 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Waking the Tiger

Hi Plek. I've done as you suggested to rename and tried to rewrite as best as I could. Now I'm asking for your help if you are interested. The VFD has transferred to Waking the Tiger.--Jondel 05:45, 23 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Hi Petja, thank you so much for voting for me in my adminship nomination! I really appreciate your support. Best, SlimVirgin 03:18, Mar 24, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Fort Bleakeley

Hello Plek. This is Jake, User 84.154.85.194, the author of the Fort Bleakeley article. Why not have a little chat? I surely need some help. It's up to you as to where you want your reply. I don't have a user page yet, so it's useless sending a message to the URL. How about the talk page of Fort Bleakeley? Eagerly awaiting your reply.

[edit] Hoax Finding

Hello, Plek. I'm the guy who found the Prolino hoax. If you need help with this vandal, you can always ask me. I'm new here, but I've had a lot of experience with hoax makers, being a reformed one myself. Please reply if you require assistance. Thanks. JakeGHz 12:37, 31 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Here I am!!!

Hello, Plek. Nice guesswork there on the identity of your vandal. Unfortunately, you nabbed the wrong man. Poor guy. In the wrong place at the wrong time. Well, I guess I've been hanging around too long. BTW, Congrats! You finally deleted my articles. Missed one, however. Hint? A flower in the time of Hitler. Let's see if you can find that! Well, gotta go. See you around! --Jake0618 21:35, 31 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Impostors

Somebody claiming to be you has erased my talk page claiming it was that of an impostor. There is obviously a security bug here, since your talk page has been duplicated. --CSTAR 13:36, 11 May 2005 (UTC)

I blocked him indefinitely. It's just our friend the impostor vandal. He's well known around here, but no real harm done. – Clockwork Soul 13:50, 11 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Deletion review/Myg0t (second)

Hi, I notice you've had a say in previous discussions about deletions/undeletions for the myg0t article, I'd just like to inform you that another such discussion is occurring now, so if you'd like to voice your opinion, for or against undeletion of the article, feel free to post your thoughts.[1] - USER-cacophony 20:12, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

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