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Contents 1 Invitation 2 Battle of Nasiriyah 3 Hi 4 No sweat 5 Revolución Libertadora corrections 6 IRA Volunteer issue 7 The end of the mediation cabal on the term Volunteer is ending in two days. 8 Sub-eds 9 Argentine ground forces in the Falklands War‎ 10 Belfast Brigade 11 Real IRA 12 Hola 13 Battle of Top Malo House 14 DYK 15 DYK 16 the troubles 17 Mar del Plata 18 Al Hussein missile article 19 The Orignal Barnstar 20 Argentine Type 42 21 Re:your message 22 South Armagh sniper 23 Falklands war task force 24 Pedro Giachino 25 Re:GADA 26 "Celtic" remarks 27 Port Stanley 28 Blurred Royal Marines pic 29 A further apology is in order 30 Operation Agreement 31 Image Copyright

[edit] Invitation

[edit] Battle of Nasiriyah

I just wanted to commend you on a great job with the Battle of Nasiriyah article. It was in such poor shape and given such little attention that at one point I had nom'd it for AfD. You pretty much single-handedly took it from that to (in my opinion) a start class article. Awesome work and thanks so much! NeoFreak 21:41, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hi

Maybe you should consider changing your name. Dago as you probably already know, is a serious ethnic slur. Such names are not allowed on this site. Superdude99 11:55, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Hi, Superdude. Since I'am proud of my Italian ancestry, i have never intended to offend nobody with my nickname. The term "Dago's Navy" was employed by an American Admiral commenting the supposed poor performance of the Italian Fleet in WWII in his Preface to the memories of British Admiral of the Fleet Andrew Cunningham, so I introduced this phrase as a way of mocking those certainly offensive remarks. I guess I could change it to a more suitable one, like "WopsNavy" if you want, but I have already made a lot of contributions under the former nick. I will make the proper changes as soon as possible. Thanks. Dario 12:36, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] No sweat

Hey man, I guess its all about context! Obviously someone who sees your name would/could be offended but seeing how you are Argentinian w Italian ancestry It should not that big of a big deal. Also nice to see someone from agentinia take interest in Irish nationalism! Do you also have Irish ancestry? Superdude99 12:55, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Revolución Libertadora corrections

Thank you for correcting my mistake in editing the Revolucion Libertadora page. Somehow, my signature got put at the top of the page, I am not sure how. I did try to sign my correction, but I don't know how the signature got put at the top of the page. I find some aspects of the editing task with Wiki a bit confusing. Thanks again. I am going to try to sign this edit, without causing the same error again.warshy 10:21, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] IRA Volunteer issue

Go to this page, an Indian guy is being forced by Loyalists and West Brit who are demanding that the rank of Volunteer is banned for describing the rank of members of the IRA – if you do not voice your opinion on this then they are going to get away with this bull Vintagekits 22:33, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The end of the mediation cabal on the term Volunteer is ending in two days.

The mediation process is ending in two days - you have two days to have you final say and 1. show any proof that Volunteer is a rank and 2. leave your final vote in coming to a consensus here. Thank you.--Vintagekits 22:48, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sub-eds

Sometimes I've followed your edits and rephrased them (sub-edited) (eg Malta Convoys). I hope this doesn't offend, the intention is to "smooth" the text a bit and correct punctuation. It's not a deliberate chase, just as I see them on my watchlist; probably I'm too fussy. As far as I recall, I don't change the sense without explanation. Let me know if/ when I cause offence and we can resolve peacefully. Folks at 137 13:23, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Argentine ground forces in the Falklands War‎

You are welcome to help! --Jor70 15:48, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Belfast Brigade

Provisional IRA Belfast Brigade has been created, just so you know. Thanks. One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 17:00, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

• Hi, One Night. Thank you for the info.

DagosNavy 17:25, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

No problem. I know you add some good info to the other Brigade articles, so thought you'd be interested in this one as well. One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 17:32, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Real IRA

Don't suppose you know of any convenient fair-use images that could be used on it please? I've done plenty of work on it recently (still more to do) but images would be good too naturally. Thanks. One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 04:37, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. I'm working on the origins right now, it needs more details about the split from the PIRA which I'm in the process of writing, should be done soon. One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 22:57, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Finished that finally, was a tricky task as it all had to be written at once rather than parts at a time. Still need to add more after the re-organisation post-ceasefire and pre-MI6 rocket attack, but I think it's coming along nicely. One Night In Hackney₃₀₃ 03:39, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hola

Sos Bostero? o Gallina? Soy Bicho Colorado. Cheers for your help on the Superclásico article. Maybe you would be interested in joining Wikipedia:WikiProject Argentine football. Regards, King of the North East (T/C) 00:42, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

One of the greatest frustrations my father has faced (and he continues to face) in his life is that his son is a turncoat Gallina!. When I was 12, I became a fan of...Huracán, after my Grandma (her brothers were fans of Huracán of Mar del Plata). However, I was very happy last Sunday, so there is still some sympathy for the Millo in my heart ;).

The bichitos have style, Argentinos was incredibly prolific in producing good players, besides Diego (I'am a living witness of his first two goals in the league). I remember Riquelme, Sorín, Pavoni, Ereros, "Checho" Batista, "El colo" Domenech...an endless list. Thank you for inviting me to the project, I promise to join it as soon as possible. Good look and thank you again. Dario 10:36, 9 October 2007 (CEST)

[edit] Battle of Top Malo House

I hope you can correct the recent update done on this page for it is now claiming 5 Argentine Commandoes were killed and seven wounded when as far as I recall 2 Argentine Commandoes were killed and six wounded. Thanks for your work. Marco.

[edit] DYK

On November 8, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Attack on Derryard checkpoint, 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.

Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:41, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

On 22 November 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Battle of the Espero Convoy, 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.

--Zzyzx11 (Talk) 20:13, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] the troubles

the only reason i added republic of ireland is because members of the garda irish police had died. If you would be so kind would you add the casualties of the civillians aswell.

Paddy (talk) 20:52, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

Yes i aswell found it hard to find the right format to include civilians. I tried to mimic the Vietnam war page but as soon as I entered a third collum to include the UK and Irish forces the bottom area disapeared (see Vietnam war page and you'll get what I mean. But the problems is with the page as a whole its very one sided at times. One of the big things i wanted change was the image of a bobby sands quote next to a IRA member. I just put the current image of the divide in Ireland. (Paddy (talk) 00:00, 27 December 2007 (UTC))

Hello, thats a valid point about the map for a image, but the problem was i couldnt find any photograph that would go well with the article. But if you find one thats suitable please put it up. Its best to have this article been edited by people who are making changes that are historically acurate. Rather then others who have in the past made changes that are biast to there own opinion. Which sadly people have done alot to "the troubles" page before .

(Paddy (talk) 00:36, 27 December 2007 (UTC))

[edit] Mar del Plata

I saw you removed the template added to the article and decided to go back to those small and limited city-header-ar, city-poli-ar-ba, and other tiny little templates. I added such template in order to be consistent with other cities (e.g. Buenos Aires). Is there any reason on using the little ones when there is already one suitable for any city? I notice that you've done most of the editions to this article, which is great, but I don't see the reason for having a map flying on top of the article and a somewhat limited template, thus giving a dull and messy look to the article. Good luck. Ctirado (talk) 06:16, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Al Hussein missile article

DagosNavy, I poured a fresh cup of coffee and enjoyed reading your re-write of Al Hussein article and upgraded it to B-class. JOB WELL DONE! If you don't mind, I would like to do a few minor tweaks for you. Pour yourself a cup of fresh coffee or pop the lid off an adult beveraage! ... depending of the time of day (lol). Thank you so much for the re-write! Cheers! Lance.... LanceBarber (talk) 18:16, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

THANKS A LOT, Lance!!!. I have no words for the Barnstar...here in Argentina is summer right now, so I will get a pint of chilled dark beer ;)...Thank you again! DagosNavy 23:53, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Orignal Barnstar

		The Original Barnstar
		Presented to DagosNavy (talk · contribs) for an impressive body of contributions to Military History and missile articles on Wikipedia, and for your generous willingness to lend us your expertise in these areas, I award you this Original Barnstar, most overdue! Thank you. With sincere regards, ...LanceBarber (talk) 18:21, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Argentine Type 42

Does the remaining Argentine Type 42 still have Exocet? From memory these were fitted aft of the funnel but I couldn't see any such installation on the latest pictures on the Argentine Navy website. There is also no mention in the technical details. [1] Justin talk 10:33, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re:your message

I will take a look at it over the weekend, but if you need a second opinion faster than that leave a message with Roger Davies (talk · contribs). TomStar81 (Talk) 06:41, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Be there momentarily (I have three article left the "nedd attention", then the category I'm working on wil be empty :) TomStar81 (Talk) 20:36, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] South Armagh sniper

I am very concerned about the amount of material you are adding which doesn't correspond precisely to the refs you are providing. You need to be aware that the subject matter is considerably more complex that it might appear at first sight. It should be apparent to you by now that the contents of this article are becoming increasingly controversial and not only are feelings running high but my patience is wearing thin. When including contentious material, you should include impeccable references which correspond exactly to the material you are relying on. I intend checking the material myself when the cited books I've ordered arrive. Failure to comply with policy will result in material being withdrawn and may also result in your account being blocked. Please be extra careful. --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 12:48, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi Roger. Well, I'am seriously reflecting about it. Some of the controversial material was already removed or re-shaping by myself to match exactly what sources say, thus avoiding OR violations. And I will remove by myself all the material that could mean a prejudice to Wikipedia readers. My edits were made on good faith; perhaps because I'am not a native speaker of English, I failed to include accurate references sometimes, but not in the degree that another user(s) claim. I will response as soon as possible to the post at the talk page of the "South Armagh Sniper" article.--Darius (talk) 13:12, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Agreed. It would be excellent use of your time if you could check your contributions very carefully against the sources and either amend the text or fix the source. I suggest you be bold while you are doing it to err on the side of safety. I also agree that this should be your priority rather than entering into discussions about it. I hope you don't think I'm being impolite if I suggest that this is particularly difficult area for someone who does not have English as their mother tongue to edit in and that it might be easier to work also in less controversial areas :) --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 13:34, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank for your tip, Roger. I've introduced some changes in the SA sniper article. I re-shaped the potential OR statements (synthesis of two different sources), by replacing Taylor for two cites from Harnden. I also added quotes (without removing the tags) about the smuggling of the rifles. I hope it will be the start of some kind of compromise about this hard-debated issue. I also want to ask you about the online links to CAIN website. The tables produced by searching casualties there are the prime source for the main article about "The Troubles". Are these tables a reliable source according to Wikipedia or not?. Thank you again.--Darius (talk) 15:12, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

P/S: The PoV charges against the sources are beyond my reach :)--Darius (talk) 15:15, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Falklands war task force

Hello :) I'm considering setting up a Falklands war task force on wikipedia and noticed you've edited the subject quite a bit. Would you consider joining the group if I go ahead and create it? Thanks, --Tefalstar (talk) 19:27, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Pedro Giachino

I want to thank you for the article you write about Pedro Giachino, I think he deserves it. Best Regards Bcartolo (talk) 13:01, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re:GADA

Reassessed as B-class owing to the now cited section. Well Done! TomStar81 (Talk) 00:21, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Great article, hope you don't mind if make some copyedits. Is English your first language? Ryan4314 (talk) 18:21, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi, I think this sentence needs changing; "From the period between May 1st to May 28, there were three Vulcan sorties planned, but only one was carried out, achieving nothing." The main thing is the "achieving nothing" part, grammatically it's wrong, if the Vulcan crew had still only managed to bomb an outhouse it would still be classed as "something". Secondly it's unreferenced, but it can't ever be referenced as that piece of information is a matter of debate between military analysts. We ourselves can't add our own opinions. Also the "May 1st to May 28" bit is odd, why not just say "May" instead, at moment it appears you're trying to avoid mentioning the May 31 raid (although I do see you have placed it later in article) :) Ryan4314 (talk) 18:45, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] "Celtic" remarks

Now that I know you've Celtic blood in you everything's ok then. By the way, I'm married to an Italian, I've two children who are by extension half Italian; I just didn't care for your incorrect remark regarding the "British". Most of us people with Irish blood also possess in varying degrees ancestry from our "British" neighbours; therefore, I resent other nationalities commenting on our ethnic origin. But I don't hold your Argentinian/Italian heritage against you. You have as much right to your input on any article in Wikipedia as I or anybody else. I happen to have strong feelings about the Warrenpoint atrocity.13:14, 20 May 2008 (UTC)13:14, 20 May 2008 (UTC)~~

[edit] Port Stanley

I fundamentally disagree with your argument. The name of the place in English is Stanley aka Port Stanley at the time, calling it Puerto Argentino is simply giving in to an Argentine POV push. Using the Argentine names is POV and we should strive to be neutral. The subject of the article, to be blunt, is irrelevant to the use of names in the content. Imagine for example an English speaker who has never heard of the use of the Argentine name, they would be confused as to the location. In the English wikipedia we should use the English names, acknowledgment of the Argentine name should be more than sufficient. I'm not particularly enamoured of your compromise edit but I won't change it. Justin talk 20:52, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Blurred Royal Marines pic

Hi Darius, you were the original uploader of this pic; Have you used a "blur" special effect? Would you mind sending me the original, or giving me a link where I can find it online please. Ryan4314 (talk) 18:13, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] A further apology is in order

Hi DagosNavy, it's me again, Jeanne. I'm writing to you again in order to offer a deeper apology for the offensive remark I made to you the other day. It was horrible and uncalled for, made in the heat of the moment following a fight I had with my Italian husband. I'm sorry I offended you and the apology I sent you the other day wasn't really abject enough. I hope you bear me no grudges as I admire your excellent grasp of the English language. Congratulations. Peace?Cheersjeanne (talk) 05:35, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Darius, thank you for accepting my apology. I feel much better now.Cheers.jeanne (talk) 14:24, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Operation Agreement

I've found some online sources to prove it was the Italian San Marco Marines that defeated the British seabore landings that were meant to take Tobruk from the Italians. I hope you can tidy up the page a bit for I am not a wikitechno. Like the Argentines in the fighting, the Italians were much maligned by commentators during the Second World War. I believe I have done much to rectify their image as "poor fighters". —Preceding unsigned comment added by Generalmesse (talk • contribs) 09:28, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Image Copyright

For info Darius, I think you might want to revise the copyright notice on some of the images you've uploaded. You might find the tag {{PD-AR-Photo}} is more appropriate as given the length of time since the war, the copyright on Argentine photos has expired. Justin talk 12:51, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

No worries, ask away anytime. Justin talk 13:25, 4 June 2008 (UTC)