User talk:Aridd

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Aridd is forcing himself to take an extended and indefinite wikibreak. He needs to get on with work on his doctoral thesis, and, sadly, editing Wikipedia is too addictive and time-consuming. He shall return, one day. And when he does, he promises he shall cease to refer to himself in the third person, as he is doing now.
You can still leave a message for Aridd, but he is unlikely to reply in a timely fashion.


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[edit] Hello

Hi there I was wondering if you could help rewrite the article on the Federation credit, This article is totally inaccurate and misleading and I believe it needs to be completely redone or deleted. Since you contributed to the talk page with some useful information I was hoping you could help rewriting it. I've already put up inaccuracy and rewrite templates on the page but no one has taken any action yet. I would edit it myself but I'm afraid on this I don't know where to start as the article is just so wrong. Any help will be appreciated, thanks. --Hibernian 13:40, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hi

See Talk:Māori - my reponse to your question. (I moved the section to the bottom of the page as per normal practice.) Kahuroa 09:03, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Gift economies

Please see my response to you at Talk:Gift_economy#Gift_economies_in_the_Pacific. - Jmabel | Talk 16:34, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Manden Charter/Kouroukan Fouga

Hi. My name is Scott and I'm a researcher of Africana, specifically the Mali Empire. I recently discovered you had a page up on the Manden Charter. From what I can tell, this is the same as the Kouroukan Fouga/Kouroukan Fougan (the constitution of the Mali Empire). I set up a page a while back for this subject Kouroukan Fouga and its pretty detailed. I wanted to know if you'd be opposed to deleting the Manden Charter page and maybe adding some of its details to the kouroukan fouga or possibly just make a redirect from Manden Charter to Kouroukan Fouga. I know deleting a page is rather extreme and I see you were doing a translation (very commendable btw); however, the Manden Charter has at least one serious error. Sundiata/Sundjata came to power at 1230 AD at the earliest. Most authors are pretty satisfied with the date of 1235. i've got a lot more info on the mali empire on the Mali Empire page which i've been workin my butt of at (just put up an infobox). Please hit me back and let me know what you think.

thnx 4 your time Scott Free 20:57, 23 February 2007 (UTC)


[edit] thnx

thnx 4 the quick reply. i'll get on it right away, take care of urself Scott Free 01:26, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Rotuma

No, the 1997 constitution puts Rotumans on a roll of their own, distinct from the Fijian roll. The Rotuman roll covers the entire nation of Fiji, and elects one member to the House of Representatives. David Cannon 11:41, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bush Doctrine

so its ok for someone to says it legal for saddam to kill his people however he wants, but it isnt alright for us to invade the country? dude if u want to critisize bush thats fine, but dont tell me to get off my soapbox, that opinion in there is just as much so. should i dig up like 100,000 different people saying it was justified? that part of the article was completly unbalanced and you know it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.60.106.216 (talk) 21:55, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Moti Article - My Apologies

Apologies Aridd, I didn't assume Good Faith and thought it was other users playing funny buggers again with this article (Which has happened beforehand). That being the background, it's still no excuse for my not assuming good faith on the part of the edit - misquoting happens all time completely innocently and I should've assumed it was an honest mistake. You have my unreserved and complete apology for any offence I may have caused you - I can assure you that was never my intent... I should've just made the edit, noted that the quote omitted the reference to the RSIP and was made incorrectly and left it at that. Again, I'm very sorry and will make that apology public if you wish it so. For the record, I've always found your edits to be very sound, reasonable and balanced, and a welcome contribution to an article that has had some "problem-contributions". Xlh (talk) 09:42, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Kiribatian

As I have noted on the talk page of the election article, I understand that I-Kiribati is used to refer to the inhabitants of the country, by for things of or related to the country Kiribatian is used. пﮟოьεԻ 57 13:54, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Also, please don't change the links until the article has actually been moved. Cheers, пﮟოьεԻ 57 13:57, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Based on what I've found, for things of/ things related to Kiribati, "I-Kiribati" or just "Kiribati" is used, but never "Kiribatian". See my full reply here. Aridd (talk) 14:24, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Gilberts settled between 3000 BC and 1300 AD?

I don't have the specific publication you cited, but 3000 BC sounds quite ridiculous. Most sources I have seen say 3000 years ago, which would make it more like 1000 BC. In fact, Atoll Research Bulletin #501 argues that stable islets may not have even been formed until about 2000 years ago, constraining the possibility of the Gilberts being inhabited. --Henry W. Schmitt (talk) 21:55, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Replied here. Aridd (talk) 22:26, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
Hmm... Aspects of History... I have been meaning to pick me up a copy of this book. There is one on Amazon used for 19USD. That listing seems to be for a (paperback) reprint from the USP in '98. Is this what you have? --Henry W. Schmitt (talk) 22:40, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
Not any entire books, just little sections in books. My current goal is to travel to Kiribati to write an entire atlas type book with detailed write ups on each aspect of their culture and the geography of their islands. Right now I am perfecting my photography skills, one of many skills I will need to accomplish such a project. --Henry W. Schmitt (talk) 22:59, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
This was in my shopping cart. Maybe I'll buy that now too. --Henry W. Schmitt (talk) 23:02, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Good morning Aridd

Greetings from sunny Gabalfa!B e t t i at a l k  09:15, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

iT WAS INDEED YOUR EDIT TO cARDIFF... arrgh, bloody Caps Lock, let's try that again. It was indeed your edit to Cardiff. Now then, French stubs... I'll get to you on that one, but they'd probably be footy-based. Merci beaucoup! B e t t i at a l k  09:21, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Federation Credit

Hi, I must say I'd almost forgotten about this issue, thanks for reminding me. Anyway, I think your edits added a lot of good information to the article and it is now much better then it was. I might also do some editing on it if I can find the time. Well, bye for now then. --Hibernian (talk) 04:01, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] List of massacres

Hi Aridd

I noticed your edit there. The article is currently undergoing major debate as to its nature, organisation, and scope. While there was nothing at all wrong with your edit, it would be great if you could join the discussion at Talk:List of massacres rather than making any more. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter. --John (talk) 06:06, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Climbing

I thought that it praised the activists, the version i created discribes the events without giving them positive virtues like "daring". Its not the most POV thing ever on wikipedia but it is little "drip by drip" POV bits that leads an article to have an unencyclopedic tone. (Hypnosadist) 17:14, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Could we work together?

hello, Aridd, thank you for the article on Jin Jing. Could we work together and push this article on Jin Jing to the 'Did you know...' on the Main Page? If we can do it, many people will have chance to read this article. It's cool, isn't it?--Supportjinjing (talk) 20:04, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! Wikipedia:Did_you_know give some rules. We need to finish that article firstly. I have checked the Chinese news. There is no significant point missing in the article. But my English is not very good. Please help me improve the language in that article. And we need to improve the format of the article, such as the infobox and references. Then we can submit this article to T:TDYK. The question could be '[Jin Jing|Who] is called the "Smiling Angel in Wheelchair" by Chinese people?'--Supportjinjing (talk) 22:55, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Some comments from an admin:

OK, a few things jump out at me when I read Jin Jing. Firstly, the bits on her being single, her hobbies and her heroes aren't really appropriate. Secondly, the career section is a bit awkward - can you reword it, so that the sentence structure isn't always the same? Also, these single-sentence paragraphs should be combined into longer paragraphs. Next, it's still a bit short. Can you expand it with some further information about her from the sources, not just about the torch incident? Image:Violentolympicprotestor.jpg needs a fair-use rationale, even with my limited knowledge of these matters.

My final comment is that the article must be written from a neutral point of view - it shouldn't be written to praise her or her actions, just to report on her life and notable achievements. With that in mind, I am worried that your username is too closely connected to "supporting Jin Jing". Have a look at the username policy and consider getting it changed to something more neutral. But the article has promise, and with a bit of work I'm sure you can have a good shot at getting it mentioned on the front page. Regards, BencherliteTalk 23:48, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I'm changing my username to jingandteller.

Could you please help me improve the language of that article? Thank you very much!--Supportjinjing (talk) 00:07, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, one more thing to trouble you. Could you please update the French version later on? If possible, we can also push the French version to the main page of French wikipedia. Thanks a lot!--Supportjinjing (talk) 00:10, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

I have submitted the article to Template_talk:Did_you_know#Articles_created.2Fexpanded_on_April_11. Thanks!--Jingandteller (talk) 16:26, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply. I understand. I also have many things to do in the daily life, just as you. Don't worry. If we have time, we can try to improve that article. I'm a fan of Jin Jing and I'm pro-China. But I understand the policy of wikipedia and I respect the opinion of other people. I know you have your own opinion. I won't write the article as for fans. I just want to show a real picture of that young girl to the people. Even someone doesn't like her, I will also show such criticism in the article in public. I want a NPOV article on her. That's the way I fan her. Thank you for your work on this article! Let's work together.--Jingandteller (talk) 17:51, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your work! The section of torch relay needs to be improved. There are several sentences talking about the attack by protesters. I think that part needs to be smoothed. Thanks again!--Jingandteller (talk) 13:53, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Very good idea! I support your sentence "...that a young Paralympic athlete, Jin Jing, was called an angel by Chinese netizens and the Chinese media?". Thank you! I will post your suggestion to DYK. You can also post your opinion to DYK whenever you want. Thanks again!--Jingandteller (talk) 08:08, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay

Some guy named User talk:Huaiwei keeps fusing the international and mainland China tours, to make sure Hong Kong and Macau are listed as part of mainland China; and renaming them into Hong Kong, China and Macau, China. Furthermore it makes the article totally unreadable, if this long list is included. Could you revert the edits made by User talk:Huaiwei, since I can't change the article (it's semi-protected and I don't have permission). Lafcadio Wluiki (talk) 22:55, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Not sure which bits were "yours" or which elements you refer to. It looks like we were both editing at the same time because I certainly did not want or mean to touch any other parts. I certainly did meant to remove "steal" as technically (legally 'by intent') it is inaccurate and read a little too hysterical to qualify as "encyclopaediac". Will have a look at it later ... Thanks. --Lucyintheskywithdada (talk) 15:30, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
Yup, that certainly was not my intent. There was an error message. The wiki went down for maintenance for a short while whilst I was looking at it. No offence intended. Folks need to tone their language down. Sorry. --Lucyintheskywithdada (talk) 16:11, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Torch

I have clearly stated the reason of my edits in the edit summary. You adding it back without discussion would also qualify 3RR.-munford (talk) 18:19, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] a letter

　Chère Mademoiselle Jin Jing，

　　Je voudrais vous dire toute mon émotion pour la façon dont vous avez étébousculée àParis le 7 avril dernier lorsque vous portiez la flamme olympique. Vous avez fait preuve d’un courage remarquable qui vous fait honneur， et àtravers vous， àtout votre pays.

　　Comme j’ai eu l’occasion de le souligner le lendemain même du passage de la flamme olympique en France， je comprends que la sensibilitéchinoise ait étéblessée par ce qui s’est passé， et en particulier par l’ attaque inadmissible dont vous avez étévictime et que je réprouve avec la plus grande vigueur.

　　Ce qui s’est produit àParis le 7 avril a engendrédans votre pays de l ’amertume. Je tiens àvous assurer que les incidents de cette triste journ ée， provoqués par quelques uns， ne reflètent pas les sentiments de mes concitoyens pour le peuple chinois.

　　Pour tenter d’effacer ce moment pénible， je souhaite vous proposer de vous rendre en France dans les prochaines semaines comme mon invitée personnelle， et celle du peuple de France.

　　Dans l’attente de vous accueillir àParis， je vous prie de bien vouloir accepter， chère Mademoiselle Jin Jing， l’expression de ma profonde sympathie， et vous demande de bien vouloir transmettre àl’ ensemble de votre famille et àvos proches l’expression de mes sentiments les plus cordiaux.

　　Nicolas SARKOZY

--Jingandteller (talk) 11:50, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

L'étrange histoire du «phénomène Jin Jing»

http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/2008/04/21/01003-20080421ARTFIG00495-l-etrange-histoire-du-phenomene-jin-jing.php

--Jingandteller (talk) 12:39, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes, they mentioned us! That's part of the reason for me to send the link to you. :) --Jingandteller (talk) 18:20, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:Iran Japan Locator.png

Image Copyright problem

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[edit] {{Vanuatu-stub}}

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[edit] CfD nomination of Category:Fiji Islander swimmers

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[edit] CfD nomination of Category:Solomon Islander painters

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FYI: It's best not to create duplicate categories -- so next time (if there is one) just let the CFD process run to completion. Cheers, Cgingold (talk) 11:23, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ake Lianga

A result from John Hopkins University at google scholar,[1] but it requires subscription to view. Ty 00:28, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Speedy deletion of Image:Ndira.JPG

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