User talk:Brad

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Unfortunately, Brad has retired as a Wikipedia editor. Best wishes and good luck!
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[edit] Palin articles

Great work on the Palin travel articles! One thing: You might want to copy edit the book articles to remove book review-like statements (e.g. "Not bad, considering that Palin was 60 years old at the time."). Other than that, they're great. I'll see if I can have a look around for some material on critical reaction to the books for you. Brad 19:57, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Brad, thank you for the "good work", that warms.
On the other hand, I'm rather peeved at you systematically editing out some of the "POV" things I happened to write in these articles. To me contributing to Wikipedia is a hobby, and the pleasure I get out of it is in part being able to do things "my way". I realize that someone else can come along and change things to be more "his/her way", and that's OK if it is part of a contribution that adds additional content and results in greater combined value. I don't like it when someone just systematically removes things that indicate that the author was actually a real person with opinions, and not just a fact-collecting robot.
Wikipedia encourages contributions from everyone, so I think it should be acceptable that the result reflects that "everyone" does have a point of view, even though this results in articles that are not entirely 100% fact-based. The alternative is something so bland that it is not interesting.
I'm sure this has been debated thousands of times and that the consensus is against me. --RenniePet 18:33, 26 September 2007 (UTC) --RenniePet 02:00, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congratulations, GA passed !

This user helped promote the article The One With the Prom Video to good article status.

-- Feel free to add that to your userpage if you wish. Great job on the article! If you haven't already done so, consider helping out with a review at WP:GAC. I am going to make a habit myself of trying to review at least two Good Article Candidates for each one I nominate. Cheers. Curt Wilhelm VonSavage 21:41, 24 October 2007 (UTC).

  • You are most welcome. I am curious, do you review WP:GACs as well? I know for me it can be a teensy bit intimidating before I jump in and read the article and check it with the criterion, but then you just have to sort of do it. Curt Wilhelm VonSavage 00:55, 25 October 2007 (UTC).
    • Good points. On a different note - I see that you have become proficient at getting "TV-related articles" to GA status. Want to help me with a couple? Curt Wilhelm VonSavage 01:05, 25 October 2007 (UTC).

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 20 November 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Spencer Campbell, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Carabinieri (talk) 20:08, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] An article which you started, or significantly expanded, Vinette Robinson, was selected for DYK!

Updated DYK query On November 20, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Vinette Robinson, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 (talk) 22:24, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Insomnia

Not sure if you are able to track down print sources easily, but I've compiled some resources for you at User:Erik/Insomnia. Hope you can make use of them! —Erik (talk • contrib) - 16:31, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cold Feet (series 5) GA "On Hold"

I noticed that you nominated Cold Feet (series 5) for Good Article status and I have reviewed the article. I just placed it "On Hold" and left some notes on the article Talk Page. They are mostly just minor fixes and once done the article should pass easily. If you work on it and have any questions about my assessment please feel free to ask on the talk page there or my talk page. Good luck. Phydend 04:26, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Congratulations

This user helped promote the article Cold Feet (series 5) to good article status.

- I've just reviewed the article again and everything looks great now so I passed it. Good job and congratulations. Phydend 16:04, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sor'ng

Yo, just stopping by to thank you for sorting the images from William Gibson's "The X-Files" episodes. Skomorokh incite 18:03, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Friends images

Identifying a fictional character is a standard acceptable fair use. The actor's resemblance to the character has no bearing on this. - auburnpilot talk 18:48, 4 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Friends Redirects

Thanks for your comments. In the context of the current flux over sorting out what should belong here and what is better situated elsewhere (eg. wikia), disagreement is inevitable and healthy and I regret again if I came across as cavalier - I realise some of my comments were perhaps overly brusque, but am happy that you haven't impugned my good faith too much. I certainly didn't mean to make a genuine disagreement anything more than that. Eusebeus (talk) 03:17, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Press Gang

Thanks for your support and suggestions on Press Gang. The JPStalk to me 12:34, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cold Feet (1997 TV film)‎

Would not the opening line use "was" instead of "is". From a quick skim over before (when I made the edit), it seemed to be a one-off distribution and it was produced in the past. So wouldn't "was" be appropriate? Regards, — Rudget speak.work 20:32, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sorry

Sorry to include you in my list, even with my caveat. That was presumptuous and I apologise. Eusebeus (talk) 22:22, 15 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Judge John Deed

Hi Brad: I did a brief review of the article; I'll try to add more re: the content if I get a chance over the holidays. MeegsC | Talk 12:40, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Comment at AFD

Well.. none :) But with all these stuff we can create a cool one. Cheers. -- Magioladitis (talk) 13:56, 19 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bad Girls

Yes it is relevent because it provides people with info on what stations and series of the show have been shown in different countries. There are plently of other show pages that have the same thing. You gunna deleate all off them because there "not relevent"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ammera (talk • contribs) 17:17, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

I wouldn't bother. The admin will have you banned if you continue to deleate information that does not need deleating. You also made changes to the Waterloo Road page aswell - changes to the DVD section that did not need deleating. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ammera (talk • contribs) 17:20, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

RFA? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ammera (talk • contribs) 17:39, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Das Bus

Thank you for your questions for this episode...I'm assuming they are to improve it for the GAC. Ok, I fixed number 2. As for number 1, they just said the film, and since I've never seen it, I can't verify if it is one scene or the entire movie. And I'm confused as to what your asking on number 3. Are you saying it violates POV to list what he thinks about it? Ctjf83 talk 19:24, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Do you ever do GACs, or were you just being helpful? I just deleted the "regrettably" (which I guess I could have done to begin with), since I didn't even add that in anyway Ctjf83 talk 21:21, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sheridan Smith

Rather than just stating 'Wrong' concerning having a picture on the above article, perhaps you would be kind enough to explain why you hold this opinion? Paste (talk) 10:04, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Invitation

Hello there

I see you are interested in the Life On Mars Television Series, as I am.

At the moment I have A Life On Mars Wikiproject currently up for approval by the Wikiproject Approval Council. As you are interested in Life On Mars I was wondering if you would be interested in adding your name and joining. If you are interested you can find it on Wikipedia: WikiProject Council/Proposals its right at the very bottom you cant miss it as its titled ‘Wikipedia: Wikiproject Life on Mars (Television Series)’. And after your name is added to Wikiproject propsals please add it to the main page Wikipedia:Wikiproject Life On Mars

If you are interested by all means feel free to join

Regards

Police,Mad,Jack —Preceding comment was added at 20:35, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Palace

I love the phrase "royally-inclined"! Yeah, I will be watching the programme, so I'm happy to help where time allows.--UpDown (talk) 08:00, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

I did watch it, and to my surprise enjoyed it. I keep meaning to add the episode summary for episode 1, but haven't got round to it yet.--UpDown (talk) 08:01, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Centralized TV Episode Discussion

Over the past months, TV episodes have been reverted by (to name a couple) TTN, Eusebeus and others. No centralized discussion has taken place, so I'm asking everyone who has been involved in this issue to voice their opinions here in this centralized spot, be they pro or anti. Discussion is here [1]. --Maniwar (talk) 19:22, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Palace episodes

Hiya — I noticed you've been editing The Palace (TV series) — do you reckon we could maintain an individual page for each episode? I've written an extended summary at my sandbox, so please do take a look, and if you want, a fiddle — I daresay if we decide to go ahead it'd need a serious curtailment! (P.S. I've posted this to UpDown too) † DBD 02:12, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Russell T Davies

Thanks for going to the trouble of addressing my comments. Many wouldn't. Most appreciated.

Fair enough.

  • b) It's not JUST his pen name
    • My mistake

I'm glad there's at least one thing you agreed with  ;-)

  • c) Yes, he's Welsh, but "Welsh Television Producer" implies he only produces "Welsh television", which is clearly not the case.
    • No it doesn't. "[[Welsh people|Welsh]] television producer" implies that he is a Welsh person who produces television. "[[Welsh television]] producer" would have the effect you are thinking of.

Well yes, but ...
I should have been more precise and said, "it's ambiguous - it could be interpreted as television producer from Wales and/or producer of Welsh television.
I agree that when placed next to each other as in your explanation, the difference is more obvious, but when presented separately, it's not quite so obvious. (i.e. when viewed, the only difference is whether the word "television" is in blue or black font.)
I can live with what you've changed it back to, (but I still feel it's slightly ambiguous).

  • It is standard form to have "Subject of article (born on date) is a <nationality> <occupation>..." in the lead of biographical articles.

Fair enough.

Brad (talk) 00:11, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, Pdfpdf (talk) 05:54, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] peer review

I was wondering if you could take some time out of your schedule to head over to the Heroes (TV series) talkpage and give us an honest peer review. The page has gone through some major changes in the last few months, and it would be fantastic if a prominent editor/contributor like yourself, could head over and give us at the Heroes Wikiproject some sound opinion and ideas on improvements for the page. We have all worked very hard at improving the page, and we need great outside, reliable and trustworthy users to come over and help us improve. I you are interested in joining the peer review discussion with other prominent users/contributors, much like yourself, please follow the link. Thank you very much for your help and your continued effort to improve Wikipedia and its quality! Wikipedia:Peer review/Heroes (TV series)/archive2--Chrisisinchrist (talk) 04:54, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

As you'll see from the top of this very page, Brad has retired † DBD 14:17, 2 February 2008 (UTC)