User talk:Ealdgyth/Archive 4

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Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

Thanks for giving your thoughts on the nomination (again). You're like the energizer bunny: you never stop. Well, I've replaced ref. 7 and I've FINALLY removed all of the tough pigs references. Unbelievebale, huh? Well, now that everything's fine, I was wondering if you could you leave a Support or an Oppose at the nomination. If you can't, don't want to, or just don't want to, please leave a note on my talk page so I won't bother you in the future. Limetolime talk to me • look what I did! 20:35, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Augustus Jones GA candidateship

I've fixed all the sourcing issues on Augustus Jones - by and large just copyediting made it unclear what came from where, so that's easy enough. I've tried to clarify what was unclear, but if you could give it a parse and see what's still to be done, I'd appreciate it. Cheers, WilyD 19:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Sourcing videos

Hello there. How can I use this as a source? Thank you. --Efe (talk) 08:15, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

I have no idea (laughs). Is this an "official" video? Probably your best way to go is to ask over on the RS noticeboard for suggestions. Ealdgyth - Talk 14:46, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

GA review of Middlesex County Route 612

All finished with your comments. Thanks for the review!Mitch32contribs 16:00, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

The Wiggles

E, thanks for your support of this article. It'd be my hope that three times would be a charm, but wait, it's the fourth time it's been nominated. It's been such a frustrating process getting this article passed, so I appreciate your input. --Figureskatingfan (talk) 21:48, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks!

RfA: Many thanks
Many thanks for your participation in my recent request for adminship. I am impressed by the amount of thought that goes into people's contribution to the RfA process, and humbled that so many have chosen to trust me with this new responsibility. I step into this new role cautiously, but will do my very best to live up to your kind words and expectations, and to further the project of the encyclopedia. Again, thank you. --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 06:17, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Source opinion

Moni3 has suggested that you might be willing to comment on my sources listed for White Mountain art. Would you be willing to give me some quick feedback? I'm not ready to go past GA at this point, but I'm trying to contact more wiki-experts to help me improve this article. Thanks. JJ (talk) 22:07, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Albert Bierstadt How could I not! One of my favorite painters... Ealdgyth - Talk 22:11, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your prompt response. I will address some concerns, e.g. sourcing Champney's birth date/place. I appreciate your comments. For a great White Mountain Bierstadt painting, please see Haying, Conway Meadows. And, thanks again. JJ (talk) 02:40, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
I have to admit I prefer his western stuff. Check out my main user page, I was inspired to switch out my painting... And no problem at all on the article, it was very well sourced. Feel free to grab me for any such concerns you have on other articles. Ealdgyth - Talk 03:05, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
Nice painting. I also am from Illinois - northern Illinois. I received my BSEE from U of I Urbana. It's a small world wiki-community! JJ (talk) 12:24, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Since JJ is planning to take this to FAC, my biggest issue was that two of his citations, #28 and #33, go back to a self-maintained website. I thought it a sensitive WP:RS issue, so I asked him to check with you on it. --Moni3 (talk) 01:02, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

On that, I think it's probably marginal on the second, and the first would be borderline as well. When I looked at the sources, I assumed that those two notes were "explanatory" in nature, and were not particularlly a source reference. It would probably be good to back up the actual information with a printed/outside source, but i have no problems with going to his site for the comparision of the photograph and the painting. Ealdgyth - Talk 01:17, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Chitinozoa

Hi, thanks a lot for taking a look at this article, and your comprehensive review. I've made a start addressing your points and will work on the remainder when time permits! All the best, Smith609 Talk 09:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Cardiff PR comments

Hi, and thanks for your comment. I think I've caught all the references now for you to check. Bettia (talk) 13:25, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia: Featured article candidates/Assata Shakur

Thank you for striking one of your objections to the website sources. I believe that Allhiphop.com also meets this standard. See [1]. Let me know if you concur. Savidan 17:45, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Professional wrestling sources

Hi Ealdgyth. As someone who normally questions sources, could you comment on this RFC at the SummerSlam (2007) talkpage initiated by another user. Thanks, D.M.N. (talk) 21:16, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Video game sources

Hi Ealdgyth. I decided to be brave and look at a video game FAC. I remember vaguely that I've seen discussions between you and Sandy on VG sources and the VG RS page, but couldn't remember details. I asked about a lot of the sources on the FAC for The Orange Box, and I was basically told "it's on the VG sources list". How have you handled this in the past? Should I push back and ask what makes them reliable beyond a listing on the VG site or let it go? Thanks! Karanacs (talk) 18:13, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, you should push back. Luckily, it usually doesn't get quite as verbose as RCC. I usually use the boilerplate off User:Ealdgyth/FAC cheatsheet under Websites in general. I've listed a few on that cheatsheet that are close to considered RS. Kotaku and joystiq at the moment are considered RS on a case by case basis, depending on the author of the item being sourced. If the author is a big name in the VG world, it can usually pass muster, if the information isn't contentious or violate a BLP. Of course, that's my opinion, but I don't trust the VG source listing very much. Ealdgyth - Talk 19:23, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks!!! Karanacs (talk) 19:37, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Welcome to the fun and wacky world of WP:RS. I'm trying to get up the energy to tackle the second FAC for Strapping Young Lad, which is still an RS minefield. (whimpers). Ealdgyth - Talk 19:39, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm having a go at it. <dons bullet-proof vest> --Laser brain (talk) 19:59, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
I am too, after a phone call from a client. Whee! Ealdgyth - Talk 20:04, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Talk:Elderly Instruments is having a rough go on the mainpage, due to common misunderstandings about notability etc. on Wiki. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:16, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Dunstan

Hello, Ealdgyth. You have new messages at John Carter's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} template.
The only cases where its being done is in effect on those articles which I am adding new banners to and which already have quite a few Christianity banners, or have none, when I am adding the one banner which displays and assesses for all the relevant projects. John Carter (talk) 13:24, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Seems it's only Venezuela and Catholicism, and it was a unilateral decision. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:16, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, looks like. And I'd still like for something to be said to the projects, but since I'm not a member of them, I don't think I can raise that much stink. (I stay away from the religion projects, they aren't my cup of tea.) Although I did find funny how many projects suddenly adopted Augustine of Canterbury after it made GA and then even more after it made FA. No one is adopting Easy Jet though! Ealdgyth - Talk 15:18, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

GA review of Basilica Minore de San Sebastian

Thanks! I'll post my comments on the article's talk page. I'm leaving though in a few hours on a 4-day vacation, so I'll be able to devote fuller attention to this sometime early next week. But I think I have enough time to offer some preliminary comments before I leave. -- Anyo Niminus (talk) 16:47, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Bishops missing

Where have all the bishops gone? Haven't seen one around for ages. Have you given them up? Brianboulton (talk) 21:31, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

I was out of town for a good part of April and early May. Only had intermittant internet access. Should start seeing them again next week, when I go back to Texas for a month for a client. THIS time I'll have internet and the time to work on things. Hubert Walter is about ready to be at FAC, and Stigand will follow him shortly. (hint hint hint) Ealdgyth - Talk 23:40, 21 May 2008 (UTC)