User talk:Billreid

[edit] Salmond

Hello Bill, As you probably know I am an SNP supporter and Alex Salmond fan. Although I agree with most everything he say's I do not shut my brain off when listening to him. I can also disagree with him at times (though not often). I just feel that if the Irish government think BI is innapropriate then there is no reason to argue with it. ps: I don't normally say DGAF, so if I have caused offence I apologise. --Jack forbes (talk) 19:43, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Believe me Bill, it almost stuck in my throat agreeing with Wikipeire, let's just say he's not my favourite editor. As you might imagine I am more concerned with my own country than any other, but when I see other editors being accused of being nationalistic it makes my blood boil! I believe there is a large group of editors who are blatantly British nationalists and do not like articles written from any point of view but their own. I do not expect for example that the term UK should be left out of the Scotland article, but when they want it plastered all over the article I have to laugh. Some of the suggestions for the first couple of paragraphs on Scotland hardly mentioned Scotland at all. Maybe I'm reacting to this on another article(which is the wrong thing to do). Well, that's my point of view! Looking back on this it sounds like a bit of a rant so I'll sign off now and take a chill pill. :) --Jack forbes (talk) 10:04, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re:List of monasteries

I certainly needs a face-lift. List of religious houses in Scotland sounds good to me, but this will depend on how large you want each entry to be ... as there were quite a few of them, even excluding the pre-12th century ones! Mendicant houses, pre-Benedictine houses, and secular colleges should definitely be in separate columns, but if possible keeping them in the same article would be good ... less management problems in future! Hope you are well. Best, Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 02:16, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh ... that'd mean it'd have to be finished soon! Looking at the list in Medieval Religious Houses, we'd both have to work super hard to do that ... very long! You don't mind me editing your page here, do you? Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 18:28, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like a plan for the moment! Regards, Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 07:32, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] I AM OUTRAGED!

Deliberately funny? Me? You cheeky bugger! There's absolutely no place for humour in Wikipedia, and I'm always perfectly serious. Still, nice to meet a new enthusiast of my contributions and know that I'm appreciated; sometimes I find that the stupid politics of WP grind me down and I wonder what on Earth I'm doing here: I've worked out that making a joke about most things helps me to get my point across, and the confusion that I cause when people can't work out whether I'm being serious or not, and they can't work out how to respond, helps me to get away with some of more dangerous instances of political incorrectness. I'll do my best to continue to live up to your expectations! Best wishes, --Major Bonkers (talk) 20:44, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Bill, I'm afraid I only have a simple camera, Canon Powershot A80. It's very heavy, but I love it. It has a proper viewfinder :-) . Glad you like the pics. They're only speculative shots really, but sometimes I'm lucky! I'm chuffed today because I've managed not only to upload another piccie onto WP, but also to place it on the page. Have you ever been to Seton Collegiate Church? It's ever so peaceful... Regards, Renata (talk) 15:08, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] McConnell

You are quite right, my mistake, it was Jack McConnell. As far as what the papers reported the next day, I disagree with you. Scotlands national newspapers have always taken a unionist stance and are never slow to slant their editorial views to show that! The sooner the press actually report the news rather than report their own bias the better, then we might live in a country where the people can vote on the facts rather than taking the word of a pravda like media. I'm all for democracy, but when democracy is a one sided point of view then things have to change!. Jack forbes (talk) 16:54, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

When Scotland have people in power who constantly have to defer to their political masters in Westminster before making policy in parliament, it is impossible for these policies always to be in Scotlands interest. Salmond can make his own decisions based on what is best for Scotland, without needing to ask pemission first! Sorry, had to throw that in! :) Jack forbes (talk) 17:59, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Aberdeen city council.png

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[edit] Thanks

Hello Billreid! I'd like to leave a note of appreciation for your recent support of my request for adminship, which ended successfully today (and to my surprise) with 83 supports, 4 opposes, and 2 neutral. What I have taken back from my RFA is that I've perhaps been too robust in debate and I will endevour to improve upon that aspect of my usership. I would like to thank you again and state here that I will not let any of my fellow Wikipedian's down. Thanks again! --Jza84 |  Talk  11:32, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Alexander Edwards VC

Hi Bill,

This might seem a little bit out of the blue. Alexander Edwards is a relative of mine and I would love to hear what else you have found out about him or his unit.

Lynch243 (talk) 00:22, 5 June 2008 (UTC) Terry Lynch lynch243@btinternet.com

[edit] Thanks

Thanks for that Bill. I guess I got a bit stressed out with all the accusations and allowed myself to get involved in a brawl. I'm going to take a break for a while and maybe come back a little more relaxed. Thanks again! Jack forbes (talk) 14:56, 5 June 2008 (UTC)