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[edit] Game element list Info

Some of these things in these categories can be moved to a gaming wiki

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Cs california 21:58, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Welcome!

Hi Cs california, and a warm welcome to Wikipedia! I hope you have enjoyed editing as much as I did so far and decide to stay. Unfamiliar with the features and workings of Wikipedia? Don't fret! Here's some good links for your reference and that'll get you started in no time!

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--Hetar 06:50, 3 May 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Note

Please don't blank your talk page; among other things, it can look like you're trying to conceal warnings you've been given. Also, it's not a good idea to remove the AfD tags from articles. PROD tags, yes, but AfD tags, no. DS 14:08, 18 May 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Hi Cs california

Hi, thank you for your message on my talk page! Please add any gameguide articles to my gamecruft to be deleted page, which is at User:Proto/gc. I think many of the pages you suggested are already on this list. I can't delete every game guide article in one go, and am working my way through them systematically. Thanks for pointing out these articles. Regards, Proto///type 18:44, 7 July 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! Wickethewok 20:35, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Please refrain from calling editors names such as "stupid hipocrate" [sic]. It doesn't help your case and is expressly against Wikipedia's policy. Wickethewok 20:35, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] C&CRA navigational box

Hello! I've just started an article called Technology of the Allies (Red Alert series) and I intend to expand into Soviet and Yuri factions as well (with some help from the community, of course) so in the end we'll have something like the technology series of C&C (as seen in {{Command & Conquer}} box). I was hoping that you could add a similar "Technology" title to your C&CRA box and mention the related articles there. Please drop me a line either here or at my talk page. Take care --Xasf 12:01, 19 July 2006 (GMT+3)

[edit] Please don't mess up with user subpages

Thank you for experimenting with the page User:Proto/gc on Wikipedia. Your test worked, and has been reverted or removed. Please use the sandbox for any other tests you want to do. Take a look at the welcome page if you would like to learn more about contributing to our encyclopedia. Wickethewok 01:28, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Please don't mess with pages in the user space unless given permission by the user or by a consesus ruling. Thanks. Wickethewok 01:28, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

Please refrain from adding nonsense to Wikipedia, as you did to User:Proto/gc. It is considered vandalism. If you would like to experiment, use the sandbox. Wickethewok 01:34, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

The same standards apply for user subpages as userpages. Any edits such as those you are making are considered vandalism. Wickethewok 01:36, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

  • I apologize, as Proto did you give permission. I have taken the liberty of reverting to your chess additions. Wickethewok 01:47, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image tagging for Image:Arc at legion of honor.jpg

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[edit] Image:Laelia purpurata oculata.JPG listed for deletion

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[edit] Image:Laelia purpurata carnea.jpg listed for deletion

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[edit] Image:Laelia speciosa.JPG listed for deletion

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On image description page it says "Image released by author for wikipedia only for informational purposes." This implies to me that use is allowed only on Wikipedia and is not freely licensed. Also the image use policy states "user-created images may not be watermarked, distorted, have any credits in the image itself or anything else that would hamper their free use, unless, of course, the image is intended to demonstrate watermarking, distortion etc. and is used in the related article. All photo credit should be in a summary on the image description page."


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WTF this isnt even made by me anymore

[edit] Invitation

Hello – Based on your significant contribution to one or more San Francisco Bay Area-related articles and/or stated interests on your homepage, I thought you might be interested in this project:

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Peter G Werner 21:02, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Welcome

Hi, Cs california, and welcome to WikiProject
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Again, welcome! We hope you enjoy working on this project.

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[edit] Copyright violation in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike

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I re-reviewed the deleted version and http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP/Games/SOCOM_U_S_Navy_SEALs_Tactical_Strike and it most certainly was a copyright violation. —Ocatecir Talk 08:35, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image taged with watermark

If you would like the images deleted you need to nominate them for deletion at WP:IFD. -Nv8200p talk 17:45, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes. That should be enough. -Regards Nv8200p talk 14:44, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Nonsense of A-ga

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[edit] chimera

Hi, you might see that I've changed my vote on the Chimera (Resistance: Fall of Man) AfD. What's your take now? It does seem to be the only solution in light of the need for at least some info on the Chimera and Wikipedia:Merging_and_moving_pages#Merging which says: "Merging — regardless of the amount of information kept — should always leave a redirect or, in some cases, a disambiguation page in place. This is often needed to allow proper attribution through the edit history for the page the merged text came from. Superfluous redirects do not harm anything, and can be helpful in finding articles, e.g. from alternative names." Thanks for listening. GDallimore (Talk) 10:24, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] WP:CVU status

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[edit] WP meetup

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[edit] Replaceable fair use Image:Ed jew.jpg

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[edit] Request for comment

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[edit] Sac Bee

Hey, I read the Sacramento Bee article this morning. But it says you're an admin ... :) Corvus cornix 20:39, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Need for Speed soundtracks

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[edit] Imaginationland‎ Merge

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[edit] Orchids wiki

Hello Cygnis insignis

I would like to invite you to join Orchids Wiki on wikia dedicated on documenting orchid genres, species and hybrids. If you have any questions please contact me --Cs california (talk) 11:00, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the invite, but what has it got that here has not? cygnis insignis 11:04, 31 December 2007 (UTC)
If there is copyrighted material, I am probably not interested. I can be tempted with tea and cakes. Thanks anyway, cygnis insignis 11:27, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

I'm sorry, I'm extremely interested in botany but my knowledge about orchids is quite limited. Actually you can read almost everything I know from the Orchidaeae article, so I can't be very helpful and I also have very little time at present. What's the difference between this wiki and Wikipedia? Thanks for your invitation, anyway. Aelwyn (talk) 12:23, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for answering, but I'm very sorry I have to admit I have no specific knowledge about orchids and no time to join this other project. Anyway if you need, say, 'scientific' information about the topic (possibly which may eventually find their way into Wikipedia), please feel free to contact me on my user page, I will be glad to give a hand, as long as I can. Thank you once again. Aelwyn (talk) 10:04, 4 January 2008 (UTC)


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[edit] China Sunergy

Another editor has added the "{{prod}}" template to the article China Sunergy, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but the editor doesn't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and has explained why in the article (see also Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not and Wikipedia:Notability). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia or discuss the relevant issues at its talk page. If you remove the {{prod}} template, the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. BJBot (talk) 04:29, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Pokemon pinball2.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Pokemon pinball2.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Project FMF (talk) 01:10, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:BR2 Elferris2xx.JPG)

Thanks for uploading Image:BR2 Elferris2xx.JPG. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media 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 media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

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[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:BR2 Yaoyi3xx.JPG)

Thanks for uploading Image:BR2 Yaoyi3xx.JPG. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media 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 media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot (talk) 01:32, 12 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Biko2.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Biko2.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 04:06, 12 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:BR2 ElizaSuccubus.JPG

Thanks for uploading Image:BR2 ElizaSuccubus.JPG. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 04:17, 12 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:BR2 Sara.JPG

Thanks for uploading Image:BR2 Sara.JPG. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 04:18, 12 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:BR2 Setsuna.JPG

Thanks for uploading Image:BR2 Setsuna.JPG. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 04:19, 12 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:BR2 Yaoyi.JPG

Thanks for uploading Image:BR2 Yaoyi.JPG. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 04:23, 12 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:BR2 Yura.JPG

Thanks for uploading Image:BR2 Yura.JPG. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 04:24, 12 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Brlogo.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Brlogo.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 17:55, 13 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Elferris.JPG

Thanks for uploading Image:Elferris.JPG. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 20:59, 13 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Oxanna kristos.jpg

Thank you for uploading Image:Oxanna kristos.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale provided for using this image under "fair use" may not meet the criteria required by Wikipedia:Non-free content. This can be corrected by going to the image description page and add or clarify the reason why the image qualifies for fair use. Adding and completing one of the templates available from Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy. Please be aware that a fair use rationale is not the same as an image copyright tag; descriptions for images used under the fair use policy require both a copyright tag and a fair use rationale.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it might be deleted by adminstrator within a few days in accordance with our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions, please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 14:41, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:Artificial girl.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Artificial girl.jpg. You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of fair use, but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets Wikipedia's requirements for such images. In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an explanation linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page. Can you please check

  • That there is a non-free use rationale on the image's escription page for each article the image is used in.
  • That every article it is used on is linked to from its description page.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. --15:00, 9 May 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Biko3.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Biko3.jpg. You've indicated that the image meets Wikipedia's criteria for non-free content, but there is no explanation of why it meets those criteria. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. If you have any questions, please post them at Wikipedia:Media copyright questions.

Thank you for your cooperation. NOTE: once you correct this, please remove the tag from the image's page. STBotI (talk) 05:01, 22 May 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Brutish Mine.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Brutish Mine.jpg. You've indicated that the image meets Wikipedia's criteria for non-free content, but there is no explanation of why it meets those criteria. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. If you have any questions, please post them at Wikipedia:Media copyright questions.

Thank you for your cooperation. NOTE: once you correct this, please remove the tag from the image's page. STBotI (talk) 17:40, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:Deadeye (C&CR).JPG)

Thanks for uploading Image:Deadeye (C&CR).JPG. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media 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 media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 05:16, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:Maus (C&CR).JPG)

Thanks for uploading Image:Maus (C&CR).JPG. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media 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 media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 05:17, 9 June 2008 (UTC)