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[edit] Reverted Protested Revert

Sorry, would have protest the reversion on "Eye" here, but I mistook your username as being some kind of systemic bot or something.

[edit] Reverted Mithraism changes

Is there a reason why you reverted my changes to the Mithraism article?

I note that the user 'Wetman' reverted my change to the Mithras article to restore the AD/BC that he had edited out, and posted an insult on the talk page for that IP address (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:84.66.148.69). I don't profess to know much about Wikipedia (I do know rather a lot about Mithras), or how this should be handled, but must I endure this? He appears to be imposing his own POV on a lot of religion-related articles. Is there any moderation of this sort of activity? 84.65.221.121 21:48, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea

While it's good to be enthusiastic about improving the encyclopedia, your threat of changing the title of the "Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea" article to your preferred title "by any means" is not acceptable behavior here. Should you follow through on your threat, you will be blocked from participating on WIkipedia. Trying to force your opinion on others by threatening to engage in such tactics is not compatible with the official policies to assume good faith and to be civil. Please continue to make a concerted effort to resolve any disputes in a civil manner, especially as it seems that most of the other editors working on the article have begun coming around to a consensus. Thank you. ···日本穣^{? · Talk to Nihonjoe} 07:22, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

It's not fair. (Wikimachine 14:00, 4 September 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Dummy Edit

Don't mind this. Never mind. (Wikimachine 14:58, 4 September 2006 (UTC))

[edit] re: Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea title dispute

Sure, but I dont know a lot about Korea and its History °≈§→ Robomæyhem: T/←§≈° 17:06, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Civility

It is important to keep a cool head, especially when responding to comments against you or your edits. Personal attacks and disruptive comments only escalate a situation; please keep calm and remember that action can be taken against other parties if necessary. Attacking another user back can only satisfy trolls or anger contributors and leads to general bad feeling. Please try to remain civil with your comments. Thanks! Try not to accuse others of "conspiracy," and have please remember the good faith policy. Also, it would be nice to avoid leaving misleading comments, like "consensus has not been reached" when you are in a superminority. —LactoseTI^T 17:16, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

I don't mean conspiracy that way, and if you really advocate civility, don't readily give out warnings like that. And from my point of view, consensus hasn't been reached. (Wikimachine 17:21, 4 September 2006 (UTC))

If you don't mean words "that way," then don't use them in an ambiguous manner. In any case, read Wikipedia:Consensus for the definition of consensus in use at Wikipedia. —LactoseTI^T 18:04, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Why I support Hideyoshi's invasions

(Response to your message on my talk page.) First, please don't forget that Korea was invaded and many, many were killed in the invasions. I know the image is unpleasant, but it's important to remember it the way it happened (as much as we can--so much history from that time is permanently lost). Second, Hideyoshi deserves the largest share of blame (or credit, I suppose) for the invasions. I think this is why most books do actually refer to it this way, and this is why most know it by this name. You can't have the heroes without having the troubles. On the surface, you might think people are arguing for a Japanese point of view title, but in reality they are actually painting the picture of what happened--and they are not trying to avoid saying that it was an outright invasion by Hideyoshi. When you actually have people admitting this is the most common name of the event, I don't see why you are trying to obscure the title. All too often (rightly or wrongly) Japanese are accused of whitewashing the truth with pretty words, but this time it seems we are doing it for them. Part of what makes me proud of Korean history is how people overcame the obstacles to become, for the most part, a respectable nation today. Komdori 13:56, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

I left a response to your latest comments on my talk page. By the way, sorry for the flurry of PUI images--I was trying to clean up an article I found and realized they were tagged kind of in an odd way. Komdori 14:38, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Possibly unfree Image:Jang Yeongsil.jpg

[edit] Possibly unfree Image:Woo Ryang Gyae.jpg

[edit] Possibly unfree Image:Water Clock Made by Jang Young Sill.jpg

Right. Basically, permission has been given only to use the images on Wikipedia. The images have to be completely released into the public domain (or licensed under GDFL, which is basically the same thing) for us to use them, unfortunately. Herostratus 03:31, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

??? (Wikimachine 03:21, 11 September 2006 (UTC))

Well, see WP:C and Wikipedia:Copyright FAQ. Other than that, I'm not sure what your question is. Wikipedia policy is that anything on Wikipedia may be used by anyone else. Images tagged as for Wikipedia use only don't meet this criteria, therefore are not allowed. Herostratus 05:36, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, but next time please don't delete immediately without letting me mediate the problems. (Wikimachine 00:25, 12 September 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Possibly unfree Image:Hon Chon Eyee.jpg

[edit] Possibly unfree Image:Records of Jang Young Sil.jpg

[edit] About your user comment

I don't know about Komdori being a sockpuppet, but I do seriously think that he is not Korean. I want to see the truth of the matter, whether its good or not. KiteString 19:58, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image:Water Clock Made by Jang Young Sill.jpg

Can you ask him to clarify what he means? He said, "If it's up to me, I have to copyright to those pics I offered," which might mean he _wants_ to copyright them. I think he might have made a typo, though, and means wants to release the copyright. Also, someone added another picture to this page (a good one), so if he refuses it's not a big deal. Komdori 13:30, 13 September 2006 (UTC)

I have put another pictures of the water clock. I'd rather delete this picture. (Wikimachine 16:13, 13 September 2006 (UTC))

The other picture... He clearly said that he intends to have no copyright, but is not sure if pictures of displays in a museum are copyrighted. So he said, if it's up to him, he would consider those copyrighted by the museum (pictures taken by himself), which is untrue.

Komdori, those pictures are results of my hard work in searching the web. They can't be posted easily without copyright violations.

(Wikimachine 16:18, 13 September 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Image:Gama.jpg

When uploading images, please be sure that you're not saving over another existing image. I copied the one you uploaded and placed it back into the article under a unique title. – Someguy0830 (Talk | contribs) 19:51, 13 September 2006 (UTC)

Oh. Did I replace an existing image? Sorry. (Wikimachine 02:27, 14 September 2006 (UTC))

Wikimachine, my fault for not being there at the vote. It would have made all the difference. I've been busy, and couldn't get to alot of people. I'm actually really confused. A lot has happened since I was gone ㅠㅠ. Just ask if you need any help. Oyo321 22:29, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. (Wikimachine 04:42, 15 September 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Quitting?

Wikimachine, you seem to be considering giving up on some discussions, but i really wish you wouldnt. You are one of a distinct few who can actually tlak some sense about Korea's viewpoint. Stay in, you are a valuable user to us. =KiteString= 00:31, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

KiteString, this is enough to do make me do anything. Then why not continue? All system go, T-10. (Wikimachine 02:01, 22 September 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Mediation case

I removed your redirect as I was concerned that the bot that organises the medcab pages would choke on it. Hope this is okay. —Xyrael / 16:17, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Sure. (Wikimachine 16:18, 28 September 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Chill...

Just a note: Although you are probably the mildest of cases, you tend to fume on talk pages. Your arguments are completely sound, but its just sort of hard to ignore some language that is suggestively offensive. I don't need to show examples, I trust you. =KiteString= 03:07, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your castigation. (Wikimachine 23:49, 3 October 2006 (UTC))

I never meant in any way to offend you. =KiteString= 19:03, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] A Barnstar to a fine contributor!

		The Epic Barnstar
		This Barnstar is for your endless contributions to the Imjin War article. You are a valuable editor and a strong voice. =KiteString= 19:32, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks a lot, KiteString! (Wikimachine 12:43, 5 October 2006 (UTC))

[edit] User talk:4.23.83.100

Hi Netsnipe. I'm Wikimachine, and I want to protest in defense of this anonymous user. This user has indeed participated in discussions, as shown here, but he did not sign his name. Obviously, he is new to Wikipedia & does not know many of the features and policies. But he has very strong view. Please undo his blocked status. Thank you very much. (Wikimachine 16:26, 5 October 2006 (UTC))

P.S., how many administrators have reviewed his unblock request? (Wikimachine 16:26, 5 October 2006 (UTC))

His/her block log shows that he/she was blocked for 24 hours on 19:31, October 2, 2006 (UTC) while his/her edits to Talk:Korea started on 21:39, October 4, 2006 (UTC) after the block expired. My observation was correct at the time of reviewing his/her block. Anyway, block log entries are permanent, so there's nothing further I can do. Might also I suggest that you encourage your friend to create an account so that you can welcome them with {{User:Kukini/Welcome}} so that they can be fully aware of Wikipedia policies and guidelines. Thanks. --  Netsnipe  ►  16:39, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RE: Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea

No, I don't know enough about the topic to vote fairly. Thank you for asking, but in future I'd appreciate it if you left messages at the bottom of my talkpage. —Xyrael / 16:06, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Thx. I just followed the "new messages" button. (Wikimachine 23:41, 6 October 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Mediation cabal case

Due to the move taking place, I'm assuming that the issue is completed. I'm closing the case; I hope I did a good job. If you have any feedback on how I did, I'd be very grateful for it. Thank you. —Xyrael / 20:05, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks a lot. (Wikimachine 16:16, 16 October 2006 (UTC))

[edit] WikiProject South Korean counties and cities

As I understand it the above project is pretty much inactive. I think you could make coverage of Korean cities more effective within the existing project. Deizio talk 11:41, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] I must be insane

It will take about more than one month to finish my korean royal cuisine. I will cite references.--Drpepper000 17:46, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

You aren't insane. (Wikimachine 17:47, 1 November 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Oriental

I'm not sure if I'm responding properly to you but here goes. (My reply follows your messages.)

[edit] Oriental

Hi, this is Wikimachine. I saw your recent edits to the Oriental article, and even though your arguments were good, I suggest that you try to combine your additions to the existing paragraph instead of creating a separate paragraph of contradiction. Thanks for your efforts! (Wikimachine 04:34, 25 October 2006 (UTC))

Again, at the Oriental article, you put something I would consider nonsense, such as stuffs about American universities, how Asians take pride, etc. (Wikimachine 01:14, 2 November 2006 (UTC))

Please discuss before you edit. Your English is awkward & some of them are just complete nonsense. You don't put any reference to your claims. (Wikimachine 17:12, 2 November 2006 (UTC))

It is your opinion that my English is awkard and it is your opinion that some of what I say is complete nonsense. I respect and value your opinion. By the same token, you should be aware that others find your English awkward find some of what you have posted to be complete nonsense. For example, where do you support your claim about making English "the world's first culturally neutral language"? Even if you did support this claim, don't you think this argument belongs somewhere under "politically correct"?

In the forum, I think we can agree that it's important to stick to the facts. It's also important on unresolved issues to acknowledge both sides of an argument. I agree that many people think that Oriental is a derogatory term. But it's equally important to explain that many people do not think Oriental is a derogatory term. This is a question that cannot be settled between us. Admittedly, I am a wiki-newbie, so I'm willing to follow your lead, but I'm not going to stand for the dismissal of the opposing viewpoint. By the same token, I will not stand by while you post blatant bias. The headline "Objects not people" is an example of blatant and unsupported bias posing as a headline of some sort. There is no rationale provided for this opinion posing as a headline. The bottom line is I'm happy to follow your lead, but I will not let you post wrong-headed opinions in what is intended to be a fact-based neutral POV reference.

[edit] RVV reverted

on the Mark Twain article, I restored the sentence you removed and labeled RVV. In the future, please refrain from labeling an edit RVV when it was nothing of the sort. If you object to the wording and wish to re-edit the page, please use an appropriate summary. --Bill W. Smith, Jr. 15:30, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Poorly written, yes. Vandalism, no. --Bill W. Smith, Jr. 19:20, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] sorry

first WaterMark is something I read in A Book called "Science and Technology in Korean History Innovations excursions and Issues" would it be better if it was Korean watermark or I left a ref under the article?

[edit] Thank you

Thank you for the welcome. As you can see, I just tried to copy content from the U.S. Library of Congress Country Studies for South Korea (and North Korea), which are public domain. Eventually, I hope to get around to figuring out referencing and linking formats, but first, there's a lot more I would like to transfer to various Wikipedia articles first. In the mean time, please help me with the formatting if you have the time. I appreciate the welcome and the help!

[edit] Please help

Please take a look at Demographics of South Korea. I've been trying to add content from the U.S. Library of Congress Country studies, public domain content. I thought you were supposed to add reputable content, even if you didn't know Wikipedia formatting rules, so that others could improve it. Instead, one editor keeps just deleting it, changing his reasons every time. First, he thought it was copyright violation. It wasn't. Then he complained that it wasn't wikilinked. I added wikilinks. Now he says it's irrelevant, even though it's all demographics content directly from the demographics section of the country study. I don't know what his problem is. Please help, this is a very effective way to discourage contributors. WikiWitchWest 23:50, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

Immediately. (Wikimachine 00:50, 10 November 2006 (UTC))

[edit] RE: dispute on disambig page

Hello. My knowledge of disambiguation pages is sketchy but I've read it through. I would recommend using WP:3 to solve this one if discussion doesn't go further, but you should probably okay that with SteveBaker first. Hope that helps. —Xyrael / 22:16, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. (Wikimachine 03:25, 13 November 2006 (UTC))

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Thanks a lot (Wikimachine 19:28, 16 November 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Image:Tan Kem Dae Memorial for Sin Lip.jpg

Hi Wikimachine! Let's keep Image:Tan Kem Dae Memorial for Sin Lip.jpg as a fair use image in that article only. Korea related articles need more illustrations, not less... Best, Himasaram 02:12, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

I have added a fair use tag now. --Himasaram 06:22, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. (Wikimachine 02:28, 18 November 2006 (UTC))

Hi Wikimachine, please see Image:Tan Kem Dae Memorial for Sin Lip.jpg. Note that besides the fair use issue, I don't think the image would add much to any article anyway. Please don't take this personal. Wikipeditor 19:48, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
Moved here 19:50, 20 November 2006 (UTC) by Wikipeditor

[edit] Orphaned fair use image (Image:Misato Katsuragi.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Misato Katsuragi.jpg. I notice the 'image' page currently specifies that the image is unlicensed for use on Wikipedia and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable under fair use (see our fair use policy).

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[edit] Re: Jang Yeongsil photo

It's quite all right. You certainly improved the contrast of the image and made it more useful for use in articles.

I could finally take a picture I'm satisfied with: Even though I pass by that very spot every single weekday on my way to work, up until recently is has been either too bright or too dark to produce an acceptable picture from an acceptable angle. Anyway, glad you liked it too! --Himasaram 06:57, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks a lot! (Wikimachine 16:20, 26 November 2006 (UTC))

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[edit] Woodcut

Dear Wikimachine,

I can see no difference between the Airbus 380 & the Boring 767. That's because I know nothing about aircraft & can't be bothered to find out, or even remember their names correctly. I suggest we merge the two articles!

All the best Johnbod 04:15, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Korea thingy.

Hi Wikimachine,

Thanks for all of your contributions on Korean history and biography. Since you've got a talent for graphic design, perhaps you'd like to take a look through Template:Korea icons and the related navboxes. Anything you can do to snazz things up would be wonderful. Cheers, -- Visviva 13:28, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

Thank you so much! (Wikimachine 00:19, 1 December 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Vandalism?

Hi there. You recently reverted an edit from my IP to The Song That Never Ends. You can find the specific diff here. I'm a little bit confused about what in my edit was vandalism meriting a {{test1}} warning, so I have reverted your removal. Thanks for continuing to revert vandalism, but please be cautious using VandalProof. It's a fairly powerful tool. I'd appreciate your response. Regards, 72.23.224.5 04:15, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry, if that's the case. I think you 're a fellow Wikipedian. I don't know the song myself but the title and the lyrics seemed to correlate. I'll remove you from my blacklist. (Wikimachine 04:17, 2 December 2006 (UTC))

Meh, that's OK. I suspect that edits from this shared IP should be watched. And yeah, I've made a couple of edits to wikipedia in my time :). I ran the rest of your contribs, and you seem to be doing a great job, so keep up the good work. 72.23.224.5 04:20, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your compliments! (Wikimachine 04:25, 2 December 2006 (UTC))

[edit] Battle of Chingshanli

Battle of Chingshanli article keeps on being editted by this one Japanese Wikipedian Nanshu and uses Japanese sources for his infomation claiming its a farce and under-rates Japanese KIA/WIA and the end of the article is this: "This means that the only source that was said to support the Korean victory was a fiction." also looking at his edit history he is obviously very biased against China and VERY biased Against Koreans don't know if you can help anything but any help would be appreciated.

Also on Tsushima Island under Sovereignty claims by South Korea 

"The Japanese government did not make any official responses to the city council's claim ,because its claim was very stupid.　However, many Japanese feel that Korean is childish, passion-like people and hard to go together." Its Terriable English and very biased against Koreans perhaps you could do something about it? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Easternknight (talk • contribs) 02:42, 5 December 2006 (UTC).

Immediately & definitely. (Wikimachine 03:21, 5 December 2006 (UTC))

[edit] VP again

This also doesn't seem like an appropriate VP reversion. 67.117.130.181 21:30, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Oh, I thought that "pellet stove" was a redirect to the article itself & so the edit was vandalous. Sorry. (Wikimachine 22:19, 5 December 2006 (UTC))

[edit] ThinkPad Criticisms

Can you, perhaps, review ThinkPad#Citations for Criticism once more? Thanks. --Karnesky 02:53, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

Sure. (Wikimachine 02:58, 7 December 2006 (UTC))