User talk:Epbr123/Archive 3

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[edit] RfA

Hi, Epbr123. As one of the participants in the RfA, I just wanted to let you know that I meant the positive things I said about your Wiki-activity, and I think that the negative things I pointed out can be remedied in the future. You are an excellent and very dedicated editor. I value your advice in GA/FA, and hope I may be able to ask for your help in this area again. We all need breaks now and then, and any editor who has worked as long and hard here as you have, and who has undergone as contentious a reviewing as you have just undergone has certainly earned one. I wish you well, hope you come back with renewed energy. Regards. Dekkappai (talk) 19:04, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Dear Epbr123

As you know, the GA and FA processes benefit enormously from your help and participation, and quality will degrade without you. I fully understand your decision to withdraw for a bit, and there is no need for an RfA to ever become as intense and personal as yours did. I've seen it before, I hate the RfA process for that very reason, I'm sorry it happened to you. Please take solace in the number (and importantly, the names) of those who supported you, and please return to us soon, after a well deserved break. More than 60 respected Wikipedians supported your candidacy; I hope that means something to you in spite of the outcome. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:10, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi Epbr, I just wanted to second Sandy's comments. I generally don't ever visit the RfA world because it all-too-often degenerates into a forum for people to hash out old grudges again. I made an exception when I found out that you were nominated because I do respect your work. Your leave extremely valuable comments at FAC, and we will definitely miss your contributions. I hope you're just going to take a nice break to remember what is really valuable - an appreciation of yourself for who you are, a good attitude, and a sense of humor (to deal with those who haven't mastered the good attitude part). If you're having trouble with the good attitude part right now, I highly recommend ice cream and/or brownies. It's hard to be anything but happy with a mouth full of deliciousness ;) I hope we see you again soon! Karanacs (talk) 17:56, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi, I just noticed your semi-retirement. Like those above, I feel that Wikipedia will be worse off without your contributions. Although I opposed the nomination, I do have a great deal of respect for the work you've done. The RFA definitely became a bit of a piling-on, and I know that's gotta suck. At any rate -- I hope my comments did not come off as reflecting any disrespect for the excellent work you do, and I hope to see you again around the wiki. -Pete (talk) 00:17, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Hey Epbr123, don't worry about the RfA. Heaps of useless people become admins and heaps of useful people don't. You've contributed way more than most admins already. Blnguyen (vote in the photo straw poll) 22:55, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

I'm so happy to see your recent contrib history, Epbr; I hope all is well. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 15:34, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] A little something...

The Original Barnstar
For being an overall great contributor to the project at large, for your excellent assistance in the Good Article process, and as something that will hopefully cheer you up a bit after your RfA, I award Epbr123 the Original barnstar. Chin up! All the best regards, AGK (contact) 22:00, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] villages

Many of the little places in scotland are up for deletion at WP:PROD--apparently you werent notified. If you think you can defend them, feel free to remove the tags,of course. eg. [1] [2] DGG (talk) 02:25, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Greater Manchester

The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
This barnstar is awarded for your efforts in helping Greater Manchester to achieve good article status. A great collaborative effort from some of the members of the Greater Manchester WikiProject. ┌Joshii┐└chat┘ 15:47, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] CRM

The Content Review Medal of Merit  
I, Woody, do hereby award you the Content Review Medal. Thankyou for all the in depth and quality reviews that you give the FAC process. These are truly of the highest quality and they help make FAC what it is. Thankyou. Woody (talk) 11:12, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

And a heartfelt thanks from me as well; see here. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 05:16, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

The Good Article Medal of Merit
Congratulations, I have chosen you as my GAN Reviewer of the Week for the year ending 31st December 2007. And for everything else you've done. Please come back one day. dihydrogen monoxide (H2O) 07:21, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My thanks

Hey you. Just wanted to say thanks for your support at my recent RfB which passed successfully with (133/4/3). I'm sorry to see you've retired, I don't know the circumstances but rest assured your contributions are deeply valued and if there's anything I can do to remedy the situation then don't hesitate to get back to me. All the best to you, and thanks again. The Rambling Man (talk) 18:55, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ryan Conner

A proposed deletion template has been added to the article Ryan Conner, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice should explain why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may prevent

[edit] Liliane Tiger

Another editor has added the {{prod}} template to the article Liliane Tiger, 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) 01:02, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] XXXena

Another editor has added the {{prod}} template to the article XXXena, 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) 01:03, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Jessica May

I have nominated Jessica May, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jessica May. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. SilkTork *What's YOUR point? 02:23, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Ellen Saint

I have nominated Ellen Saint, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ellen Saint. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. SilkTork *What's YOUR point? 02:25, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Jessica May

I have nominated Jessica May, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jessica May. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. SilkTork *What's YOUR point? 02:28, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Liliane Tiger

I have nominated Liliane Tiger, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Liliane Tiger. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. SilkTork *What's YOUR point? 02:35, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Prod Barle

[edit] Barle

A proposed deletion template has been added to the article Barle, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice should explain why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page. Also, please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. If you agree with the deletion of the article, and you are the only person who has made substantial edits to the page, please add {{db-author}} to the top of Barle. — Rod talk 18:09, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks - why the retired banner you seem pretty active according to my watchlist?— Rod talk 18:33, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
I tried to retire, but my will-power broke yesterday and I'm back now. Epbr123 (talk) 18:39, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Good thing too! You should scroll up and see how much we all missed you. Great to see you again :D dihydrogen monoxide (H2O) 08:04, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
Is the Wiki pension more generous than the state pension? In the sixties there were pre-retirement courses to help you adjust- all I can offer is copious coffee, and a glass of Côtes du Languedoc. Welcome back.ClemRutter (talk) 19:16, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, Clem. A Wiki-addiction course would be handy. Epbr123 (talk) 19:52, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
I'm trying to cut down my wikitime - but not always succeeding! eg putting Quantock Hills up for GA today (hence exploring Barle) if you fancied casting your expert eye over it?— Rod talk 20:22, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks— Rod talk 14:18, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Mangalore Peer review

Will you review the Mangalore article. It is a city in India. It is currently a GA nominee. I have contacted you because your name appears here: Wikipedia:Peer review/volunteers#Geography. ThankYou, Kensplanet (talk) 09:12, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] wiki date links using AWB

I undid the wiki date links in Beauchamp-Sharp Tragedy as per Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style (dates and numbers)/Archive D1 and Wikipedia:Manual of Style as the links did not enhance or improve the article but were just a link to dates. Thanks for checking the article though. Edmund Patrick ( confer work) 13:25, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Peer review idea

Hi, I have made a proposal that no peer review request be archived without some response. To aid in this, there is a new list of PR requests at least one week old that have had no repsonses beyond a semi-automated peer review. This list is at Wikipedia:Peer review/backlog.

There are just over 100 names on the PR volunteers page, so I figure if each of these volunteers reviewed just one or two PR requests without a response from the list each month, it would easily take care of the "no response" backlog (as there have been 2 or 3 such unanswered requests a day on average).

If you would be able to help out with a review or two a month from the "no responses" backlog list that would be great (and much appreciated). Please discuss questions, comments, or ideas at the PR talk page and thanks in advance for your help, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 00:15, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Guardian of Education

I'm curious why you changed "400" to "four hundred". I prefer the spelled out numbers myself, but I thought WP:MOSNUM dictated numerals for numbers over ten. Just trying to keep all of my MOS rules straight. Ah! Awadewit | talk 16:22, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Consistency is the important thing. If 400 is in numerals, "eighteenth century" etc. will also need to use numerals. MOS states that an alternative to the "over ten" rule is that any number which can be expressed in two or less words may be spelled out. It's up to you which rule to follow, but it needs to be used consistently. Epbr123 (talk) 16:34, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
  • Oh, but I thought we were back to spelling out centuries. Oh dear. Awadewit | talk 16:41, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
Until recently, there was a rule that all centuries had to use numerals. Currently, centuries may either use numerals throughout or use the same rules that apply to other numbers. Epbr123 (talk) 17:03, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rachel Aldana afd

If you'd like to participate in this AfD, your help would be appreciated, thanks.--h i s s p a c e r e s e a r c h 19:39, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Your use of rollback

Please do not use it blindly, as you mistakenly did here. WP:Rollback is only supposed to be utilised for obvious vandalism, which my edit was not. If you are going to reply, please do so below. I have watchlisted your username. Lord Sesshomaru (talk • edits) 23:59, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Ok, sorry. Epbr123 (talk) 00:07, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you kindly

Your help at Elderly Instruments is much appreciated. --Laser brain (talk) 17:39, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Maynard James Keenan Peer review

It's not in the genre of articles you're into, so if you don't want to review it, I totally understand. Trust. Just dropping a request, as I'm going for FA. Thanks for your consideration. Regards, Lara❤Love 05:29, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

For your improvements to Timor Leste Defence Force‎. They're much appreciated! --Nick Dowling (talk) 22:35, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cannon

Thanks for helping cleanup the article. Have you ever considered joining the Tzatziki Squad? bibliomaniac15 Midway upon life's journey... 23:20, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

By the way, you didn't need to change the grammar from American English to British English. bibliomaniac15 Midway upon life's journey... 23:26, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
Which changes do you mean, and I'll fix it. Epbr123 (talk) 23:31, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
The ones where you switched the punctuation in the quotations. bibliomaniac15 Midway upon life's journey... 23:46, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
Logical quotation has to be used as per Wikipedia:Manual of Style#Quotation marks. Epbr123 (talk) 23:50, 24 March 2008 (UTC)


[edit] The President (novel)

Another editor reccomended that I seek your assistance with MoS problems with the page I am currently helping edit. We are really working hard at getting to FA status by April 10th. If you have any free time or are able to help with any advice or clean-up as far as MoS is concerned (or more!) we, the MMM team, would really appreciate it. :) --Mfreud (talk) 07:58, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Jacques Plante

I've addressed most of the concerns, please see my reply there. --Maxim(talk) 02:03, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Ditto for Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/SS Christopher Columbus ... it's looking good, most of the concerns of most commenters have been resolved but there are some you raised that might need clarification... thanks for your input and help! ++Lar: t/c 10:55, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Admin

I had to think about this one for a couple of days. I used to say I never wanted to be an admin, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense since I'm doing admin types of tasks anyways. So, yes, I would accept such a nomination. Thanks and cheers! Redfarmer (talk) 09:29, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Darn !!

They snuck that one by me just yesterday :-) Good to see you on the job again :-) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 23:14, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Diocletian FAC

I believe I've addressed you concerns. Geuiwogbil (Talk) 20:03, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Nine Inch Nails live performances FAC

Thanks for all your thorough comments. I believe I've taken care of everything you suggested. Let me know if there's anything else. Thanks again! Drewcifer (talk) 20:52, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Kannada literature

Hi. I noticed you have done some fine copy editing in the past on some of my articles. Do you have the time to give this article a thorough copy edit? You effort will be much appreciated.thanks.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 17:40, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] We did it, SS Chris is a Featured Article!

you're a star!

yaay!

 Thanks for your help in getting the good ship SS Christopher Columbus to Featured Article status. The nomination went swimmingly, it was clear sailing all the way, no one turned up to torpedo it, and she passed easily. your very own free pass!

that's the ticket!

Thank you very much for all your input, quite helpful in inproving the article. ++Lar: t/c 22:31, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] John McCain

Hi there. I heard a rumor that you're an excellent MoS enforcer. Would you mind taking a look at the John McCain article? I and some other editors have put considerable efforts into it, and we have FA ambitions. Thanks in advance for any assistance. You know the MoS much better than we do.Ferrylodge (talk) 00:19, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the corrections.Ferrylodge (talk) 02:09, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] "Miss Ima"

Nice job on "Miss Ima"!
To all of the excellent editors who were part of the Karanacs-led collaboration to bring Ima Hogg to featured status, it was a pleasure working with you on such a fine article about a great lady. Thank you so much for your contribution to this fun collaboration.

Best regards, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 04:14, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Anker, Leicestershire

Hi Epbr123, noticed that you've produced some articles about Leicestershire villages. I know Belcher's Bar, which is one roadsign and a farmhouse, but the only Anker I know is the river on the Leics-Warks border. Is this some new housing estate? Ning-ning (talk) 20:08, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RfA Thanks

A message from WarthogDemon.

[edit] Tel Aviv

Following Tel Aviv's third failed FAC, I have worked on the issues brought up and renominated it for a peer review at Wikipedia:Peer review/Tel Aviv/archive3. Thanks. Flymeoutofhere (talk) 11:19, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: RfA

Do'h ok I won't from now on then. LOL. Sorry this is all a bit new to me. I've lurked around RfA before but never really participated. Redfarmer (talk) 13:29, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for your words of advice so far! I'm just shocked that, of all things, my lack of religious belief as inferred from a userbox was called into question...go figure. Cheers! Redfarmer (talk) 00:13, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Why did you erase my article??

I just created an article on Simon Doonan, whose name brings up several score of thousands of google hits. I'm confused, since actually, you had just reverted the deletion of Simon Doonan.

Please put on the talk page your objections to the creation of Doonan's biography, rather than erasing the page. Thanks Dogru144 (talk) 00:56, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

It was User:Parent5446 who reverted you. I reverted myself. Epbr123 (talk) 01:00, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Your notice

Re: [3]: Take a closer look at what you reverted to.

Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.177.105.107 (talk) 01:10, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
I'm sorry, the rollback function could distinguish between the two users. Epbr123 (talk) 01:12, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar

The Original Barnstar
For the impressive work on sourcing and expanding August (porn star) only moments after creation despite of a speedy deletion template being present. Excellent work! Redfarmer (talk) 23:50, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bette Davis

Epbr, are you interested in running through Bette Davis? She might be on the mainpage on the 5th for her 100th birthday, and the main author is on Wikibreak now. I saw some MOS adjustments needed when I cleaned up the refs, but don't have time for more. All the best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:34, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] attack pages

I noticed that you tagged Joel Gluss for deletion as a A7. While this was completely correct it would have been more correct to label it as an attack page. I don't know about other admins, but I often just look in the subcategory Category:Attack pages for speedy deletion because they are more serious. By labeling it as an attack page you draw more attention to it and (hopefully) it will be dealt with sooner. thanks. Jon513 (talk) 22:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Simon Bruce

I have been making every effort to comply can you please check the page again and release it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sarahmckem (talk • contribs) 03:48, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Turk-Tajik

Oops -yes of course ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ $1,000,000? 14:06, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] MOS

As I always aim to know the MOS, can you explain this change? You left all of the other date links. Is there some special rule about dates in the lead now? Thanks! Awadewit (talk) 18:08, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

  • To some readers, it would appear as "took place from 14 to 1791-07-17", which is meaningless. Epbr123 (talk) 18:11, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
    • Ah, yes, I see. Thanks. Awadewit (talk) 18:22, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Prague Spring

Epbr, do you have time to run through Prague Spring? Each time I peek in there, I find numerous little fixes needed. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:51, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Jack Kemp

I noticed you edited Jack Kemp this week. Your opinion on this article would be welcome at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Jack Kemp.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 20:06, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Orange Scott

Epbr123, do you think the "notability" addition should now be removed? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nephate (talk • contribs) 00:38, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

The Barnstar of Diligence
To Epbr123, in recognition of your quiet, unassuming, effective, helpful and diligent work towards improving articles aspiring for featured status at WP:FAC: thank you, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 02:57, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Shalini Ganendra

If you remove a speedy-deletion notice, a rationale for doing so in your edit summary is customary and polite. - Realkyhick (Talk to me) 03:32, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

  • The EL I added shows she has had some media coverage, so shouldn't be speedied. Epbr123 (talk) 03:38, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Shalini Ganendra

An editor has nominated Shalini Ganendra, an article which you have created or worked on, for deletion. We appreciate your contributions, but the nominator doesn't believe that the article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion and has explained why in his/her nomination (see also "What Wikipedia is not").

Your opinions on whether the article meets inclusion criteria and what should be done with the article are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shalini Ganendra and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~).

You may also edit the article during the discussion to improve it but should not remove the articles for deletion template from the top of the article; such removal will not end the deletion debate. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 07:59, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] GAN request

Do you mind checking Edison Chen photo scandal to see if it meets the requirements to be a GA? (I'm an active editor on this article so I can't review it) OhanaUnitedTalk page 18:38, 5 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Slovenians

Hi I'm currently drawing up lists of people to serve as a gateway to dramatically improving coverage on wikipedia in all fields. Howver I seme to have encountered a deletionist at List of Slovenian dancers. Now dance isn't my thing personally but those are notable biographies related to that subject which will be started. Destroying the list will remove a way of imroving wikipdedia;s coverage. Please intervene thanks ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ $1,000,000? 12:19, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Reply

No problem. Don't have an issue now he's explained, was just annoyed with his incivil manner and his blatant lack of use of policy at first. Fine now though :) Sorry for the trouble caused. Porterjoh (talk) 12:34, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

The reason I declined the speedy Porterjoh was because it wasn't a candidate for speedy deletion -particularly when there was also a Slovene wikipedia link to the equivalent. Whenever I see somebody continously reverting it and adding a speedy delete tag, it appears to be there isn't good faith involved, if it had been tagged as an afd/lfd I wouldn't have removed it; it can get particularly frustrating to me that my course of editing, which ALWAYS is intended to serve some purpose to improve wikipedia in the long term is being halted. No hard feelings, but in future perhaps you could ask the editor of the article you place a speedy tag on it why they think it constitutes an encyclopedia article. Thankyou ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ $1,000,000? 12:41, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] TfD nomination of Template:Lists of Slovenians

Template:Lists of Slovenians has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. —

[edit] Mario Vargas Llosa

Hello there. A group of us have been working on the article Mario Vargas Llosa in hopes to improve it to FAC. SandyGeorgia recommended you as somewhat of a MoS expert. If you could do an MoS sweep that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Lincolnchan98 (talk) 16:51, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re your RfA comments

Hi Epbr123! I hope it's OK to respond here (I'll link this reply from my RfA page). From one or two of the comments I feel there may be a little confusion regarding my AfD and vandal-fighting contributions. Unfortunately for me, I don't think my recent edit history gives the full picture :P I was much more active in these areas last year, before becoming involved in the GA sweep and the FA-Team - if you check back through my contribs, this page is a fair sample of my activity in both areas. I hope this goes some way to addressing your concerns. All the best, EyeSerenetalk 18:15, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: My RfA

I appreciate you nominating me. If nothing else, it was a learning experience and hopefully I'll become a better editor for it, as some of the opposes did raise some genuine issues. I am disappointed in the number of people who opposed me in whole or part based on the userbox despite the IfD I quoted as evidence I'm not biased against Christian articles. To me, such reasoning reveals more bias on the part of the person making the accusation than it does on my part. :) Cheers! Redfarmer (talk) 16:12, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] New Pages

Hello. I noticed today that you were doing newpages patrolling but are not marking some of the pages you visit as patrolled. Though this is not mandatory in any way, and should not be done for all newpages, where appropriate it keeps your fellow patrollers from wasting time reviewing the same page multiple times. In any event, keep up the good work! Thanks. BigDunc (talk) 16:59, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] MOS checkthrough on Guitar Hero (video game)

SandyGeorgia is asking, in gettig Guitar Hero (video game) to Featured status, if you could have a look through the article for MOS related issues. Let me know if there's any non-obvious fixes that need to be addressed. --MASEM 18:48, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Lord of the Universe FAC help

I was actually thinking of asking you about this earlier, and now SandyGeorgia (talk · contribs) has also brought up asking you for help here. Any chance you could take a look? Thanks so much, Cirt (talk) 19:04, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Do you have any more edits in store on that article, or are you done with the MOS fixes? If so I'll make a note of that at the WP:FAC. Cirt (talk) 19:37, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
I'll let you know when I'm done. It will be about 10 minutes. Epbr123 (talk) 19:45, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
Okay, take your time, and thank you! Cirt (talk) 19:52, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Where would I be without Epbr?  :-) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 20:31, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks again so much for your help. Cirt (talk) 05:29, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Copyediting request

Hi, I heard that you are a great copyeditor and I was wondering if you had time to copyedit Half-Life 2: Episode One before I submit it for WP:FAC? I've already spent time to copyedit it, but I'd prefer to have another fresh pair of eyes before submitting it. Thanks! Gary King (talk) 20:55, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Sources

Thanks for the message Epbr123. Cheers! Ericoides (talk) 11:48, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] AWB help

How do you use AWB to remove empty parameters from WP:CIT templates, and the other helpful copy-editing stuff that you do on articles? As always much appreciate your help, Cirt (talk) 23:12, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

  • You have to develop your own programme using the find and replace tool. For example, to remove empty cite parameters, you need to find and replace "author = |", "author =|", "author=|", etc. with "". Epbr123 (talk) 23:24, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
    • Could I trouble you to enable your email address and email me if you have already a set text, specifically for removing empty cite parameters? Cirt (talk) 06:01, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Page numbers

Hi, I have a question. What is the standard way of writing page numbers? Is it "pp. 250-251", or "pp. 250-51", or "pp. 250-1"? Thanks! --Phenylalanine (talk) 01:55, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

  • There's no standard way, as long as the same format is used throughout the article. However, some reviewers dislike "pp. 250-1" as it looks untidy. Epbr123 (talk) 09:31, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
    • Tony (somewhere, can't remember where) recommends final two digits. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:32, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Preity Zinta

Hello Epbr123!

I turn to you for a little help with the above-mentioned article. SandyGeorgia referred me to you. Could you please help with some MoS issues? Regards, Shahid • Talk2me 10:28, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for helping with the article Preity Zinta. I always had some queries on the ellipses. I studied your edits in the article, and could understand the use of nbsps in case of ellipses (which I could not fully understand reading the MoS). I have some more queries (for the purpose of my understanding, so that in future I can be more sure about MoS)
You used nbsp before "million". However, million is not a unit. So, is it what MoS suggests?
Once you converted thirteen to 13, and twenty to 20; but later changed 10 to ten. Why so? Does it depend on the context?
Not in this article, but I have one more query. What is correct—3rd century or third century? 15th century or fifteenth century?
Thanks a lot. Regards.--Dwaipayan (talk) 12:04, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
Regarding nbsps, it's for any numerical/non-numerical combination, not just for units, as per Wikipedia:Manual of Style#Non-breaking spaces. Numbers over nine generally use numerals, except when a spelled-out number under 10 is present in the same sentence, as per Wikipedia:Manual of Style#Numbers as figures or words. This keeps the number style consistent within a sentence. As per Wikipedia:Manual of Style#Numbers as figures or words, centuries may either use numerals, or use the same rule as for other numbers, i.e., numerals only for numbers over nine. Epbr123 (talk) 12:32, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks a lot. I am copying this reply now, so that I can refer to it when needed. Thanks.--Dwaipayan (talk) 12:44, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] One more query

I went through the MoS things in your user page. Extremely great!

One question. The "past" and the "last" thing. What is teh difference? For example, in teh Preity Zinta article, you changed "last decade" to "past decade" (which I now see, has been changed to "last" again by User:Shshshsh). So far as I understand, last decade means the last calender decade. For example, as of now, the last decade is 1991–2000. On the other hand, past decade means the preceding ten years. Foe example, 1998–2007 constitute the past decade of 2008. Am I correct in interpreting?--Dwaipayan (talk) 12:56, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

  • That's correct. Another context where "past" and the "last" have different meanings is, for example, "the last 5 years of his life" versus "the past 5 years of his life". Epbr123 (talk) 13:01, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. I have changed "last" to "past" in the article.--Dwaipayan (talk) 13:12, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
I should point out that techically there nothing wrong with using "last", as according to dictionary it can have the meaning as "past", but because "last" has various meanings it's less ambiguous to use "past". Epbr123 (talk) 13:30, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
So I wasn't wrong either.;) -- I'm extremely grateful to you for your generous help. Thank you, Shahid • Talk2me 13:56, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

We cross paths again Meester. Thanks for helping out -an FA for Zinta has long been awaiting ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ $1,000,000? 19:30, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Copyedit request for Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game)

Hi Epbr123, I would like to request your help in checking over Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game) for copyedit improvements, and MOS violations. There is a peer review for it here, and I appreciate any suggestions and critiques. Thank you. Jappalang (talk) 09:20, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My RFA has closed

My RFA that you weighed in on earlier has closed as no consensus to promote, at a final tally of 120/47/13. I thank you for your feedback and comments there, and I'm going to be considering all the various advice and comments presented. I might end up at RFA again some day, or not. If you see me there again in the future, perhaps you might consider a Support !vote. If not, not, and no hard feelings. The pen is still mightier than the mop! See you around, and thanks again. Lawrence § t/e 18:18, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bagel

I, for all your help and committment to the Tel Aviv FAC's Flymeoutofhere (talk) 11:48, 13 April 2008 (UTC), award you this Bagel of Zion for improving the coverage of ציון. Remember not to edit on empty stomach.
I, for all your help and committment to the Tel Aviv FAC's Flymeoutofhere (talk) 11:48, 13 April 2008 (UTC), award you this Bagel of Zion for improving the coverage of ציון. Remember not to edit on empty stomach.

[edit] Astrophysicists

I managed to pinch some public domain images of Kurt H. Debus from NASA. How on earth was this missing? You;d think it a pretty important biography to do with spaceflight in the United States which was at its peak in 1960s. Any idea if NASA text is public domain?. ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ $1,000,000? 18:32, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

  • According to NASA's policy guidelines, "NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted. ... If not copyrighted, NASA material may be reproduced and distributed without further permission from NASA." So any NASA material, including text, may be reproduced, except in the specified circumstances. Epbr123 (talk) 19:01, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] A request

I'm really sorry to bother you, but I have an article at FAC and User: Jza84 has suggested on the comment page that if you could give it the once over, it might just pass. (Well, I've got a bit of tidying up to do as well...!). The article is Navenby and User: Jza84 believes that a copy-edit from you and/or User:Malleus Fatuarum would do it the world of good. I don't like begging, but .... please, please, please???!! And, erm, please? Thankyou. --seahamlass 11:19, 13 April 2008 (UTC) PS: I have left the same message on User:Malleus Fatuarum's talk page, as I don't want to waste any of your time.

    • Hello. Just wanted to say thankyou very much for taking a look, and correcting some Wiki/other mistakes. Much appreciated!

[edit] Oops

I think I accidentally broke something on your talk page. Sorry about that. I'll be more careful where I click in the future. Rnb (talk) 20:04, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RFA Thanks

Thank you for your comments on my RFA. Even though it failed with 28 supports, 42 opposes, and 15 neutrals, I am grateful for the suggestions and advice I have received and I do hope to improve as a Wikipedian. If you ever need my help in any endeavor, feel free to drop me a line. --Sharkface217 20:11, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] SandyGeorgia recommended you!

Hi Epbr123, Sandy recommended on Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Bezhin Meadow that I ask you to take a glance when you can at the article, for Bezhin Meadow, for some FAC clean-up. Any and all help would be appreciated! Lawrence § t/e 22:46, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for that great help today; Bezhin Meadow got FA status today! Lawrence § t/e 04:12, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks re: Bob Marshall (wilderness activist)‎

Thank you for fixing the conversion templates and nonbreaking spaces and all of those fiddly things I still don't understand. I appreciate the attention to detail in which I need all of the help I can get. :) María (habla conmigo) 18:18, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] MOS images

Yes, that's true. In practice the style principle that is behind the guideline seems to apply to more than just second level headings, to me anyway. I was actually considering a proposal to remove that part of the guideline. VanTucky 19:36, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] CSWS

Page needs to be redirected and protected... currently fighting mass vandalism by multiple users... Jasynnash2 (talk) 10:56, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cadair

Hi, I came across the article you created on Cadair just now. Could I ask you what is your source for this? I know of no such place and the OS map reference gives a blank on the OS map of the area (I know the small valley indicated). There is certainly no village of that name in southern Gwynedd. A farmhouse or inn maybe? Plenty of Welsh place names begin with Cadair - Cadair Idris/Cader Idris is a well-known mountain in that area. Anyway, to the best of my knowledge there is no village of that name, large or small, in Gwynedd. I've scoured several detailed maps for the general area, going by the location on the "Cadair" article's map and the grid reference, but again can find nothing to indicate it as a location of note or any other feature. Enaidmawr (talk) 22:28, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick response. The mystery is solved. As for Cae Clyd, I've just tracked it with Google too and so managed to find it on the OS map of the area. It's just a couple of houses on the edge of Blaenau Ffestiniog, not a village or hamlet. I'm going to redirect it to the latter. Thanks again. Enaidmawr (talk) 22:53, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cae Clyd

I'd also like to know where the village of Cae Clyd is. Sounds more like a field (cae) or farm. Again there is definitely no village of that name, as far as I know. Source please? :) Enaidmawr (talk) 22:38, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] 202.89.51.43

This is a School IP, Just responding to a change that you made. I don't know how to report this to Wikipedia or whoever needs to know. Would you be able to ask if editing from here can be stopped? (I'm tired of searching through wikipedia and getting messages that people have been vandalizing)

I'l try to make a account later today so I can be more explicit —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.89.51.43 (talk) 02:10, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] MfD nomination of User talk:Fireflycaptain

User talk:Fireflycaptain, a page you created, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User talk:Fireflycaptain and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of User talk:Fireflycaptain during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. BpEps - t@lk 05:26, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] PublicassistantJr

I was about to make a report, but saw you left a warning. You may have already seen, but all of his contribs are vandalism disguised by edit summaries. (I'm at work and can't spend any more time on this.) Best of luck.--Cube lurker (talk) 17:58, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

BTW, thanks for the user page revert.--Cube lurker (talk) 20:23, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] GA reviewer of the week

You'll still continue it, right? It seems that Derek.cashman (talk · contribs) is taking it on now. bibliomaniac15 20:42, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Hereford Road (restaurant)

Apparently, I was guilty of vandalism for mentioning that Wikipedia isn't the place to advertise ones business. Or maybe I'm wrong; perhaps every single business in the world now gets its own Wikipedia page. If you're an editor, DO YOUR JOB. Don't let Wikipedia go down the craphole. (Edit - thanks dude. I just don't like to see this place becoming a cluttered-up avertising kind of place!)

[edit] Kalyan

Hang on I'm about to and expand it ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦ $1,000,000? 19:16, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] April 21

Hi, Epbr, long time no talk! Monarchy of the United Kingdom is on the mainpage on April 21 for Queen Elizabeth's birthday; it's an old Emsworth FA that needs a lot of attention, in case you have time to do anything before it hits the mainpage. (Also, Raul has a FAC up, Parallel computing and one reviewer mentioned MoS cleanup needs, in case you have any time for that.) All the best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 04:26, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cite tidying

Thanks for your work on Peak Oil. One minor nitpick: according to Wikipedia:Citation_templates the page ranges don't need the "pp.", so it's "pages=23-25", not "pages=pp.23-25". The cite templates keep getting better. LeadSongDog (talk) 20:09, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Each ref needs to be consistently formatted, including the page numbers. Before my edits, there were instances of "pp. 93–94", "pp.96–97" and "890–897". The "pp."s needed to be added to the cite templates for the sake of consistency. Not all cite templates automatically add the "pp."s. Epbr123 (talk) 20:17, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Baldslow

A proposed deletion template has been added to the article Baldslow, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice should explain why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page.

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man y do u hate me? th racism on this site is worse than i thought itd b. so racist :(--Thfrang 10:20, 22 April 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Thfrang (talk • contribs)

[edit] Whaddon

The demographic material that you added relates to a parish council ward of the same name in West Bletchley, not to the village of Whaddon, Buckinghamshire that is the subject of the article. I have removed it. --John Maynard Friedman (talk) 17:00, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Virtual Wales

[edit] Caebitra

A proposed deletion template has been added to the article Caebitra, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice should explain why (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page.

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(See also Braichyfedw - another ed insists it exists but for the life of me I can't see why) Enaidmawr (talk) 22:31, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

Phew, that was quick work. Just trying to tidy up. Do you remember any other possible "suspects", as it's tedious work going through the cats? Thanks. Enaidmawr (talk) 22:36, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
Massdeletion will have the same effect as masscreation did - for example Backe, Carmarthenshire is a place signposted of the A477. I started a discussion at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Wales#Mistaken_articles and maybe you and Enaidmawr could list the articles that you believe should not exist for others to have a look at them. Agathoclea (talk) 11:27, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar of Murder!!

Barnstar of Murder, Madness, and Mayhem
On behalf of Murder, Madness, and Mayhem, this barnstar is to thank you for your hard work and patience in motivating, mentoring, and moulding the work of student editors, and helping them to achieve excellence in research and writing. For all your quiet and patient copy-editing contributions. Thank you so much!
On behalf of the entire class of UBC's SPAN312. --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 01:09, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Strapping Young Lad

Hi! Would you be so kind to check the Strapping Young Lad article, if it has any MoS problems? It is currently a FAC, your help would be appreciated. Thanks! Gocsa (talk) 09:05, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] News! Tag & Assess 2008 is coming ...

Milhist's new drive – Tag & Assess 2008 – goes live on April 25 and you are cordially invited to participate. This time, the task is housekeeping. As ever, there are awards galore, plus there's a bit of friendly competition built-in, with a race for bronze, silver and gold wikis! You can sign up, in advance, here. I look forward to seeing you on the drive page! All the best, --ROGER DAVIES talk 11:09, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

One Stripe (200 articles)
Two Stripes (400 articles)
Three Stripes (600 articles)
Tireless Contributor Barnstar (1000 articles)
Chevrons (2000 articles)
Working Man's Barnstar (3000 articles)
Barnstar of Diligence (4000 articles)
Third place overall
Second place overall
First place overall

[edit] You've been volunteered...

Epbr, I have a nomination at FAC, Interstate 70 in Utah. Though the article has been reviewed by several editors, grammatical errors are still being found. One of the reviewers at FAC has suggested that I ask you to look at the article, as a skilled editor. I see this same reviewer has volunteered your services to several other nominations as well, so I don't know how much time you have. Still, if you have a moment, I would be most grateful. The errors being found are minor, so I would hope it wouldn't take too much time. Thanks in advance for any help.Dave (talk) 16:03, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. You truly went above and beyond the call. I was hoping for a couple of comments, you did a complete review. Q: You added a period to one, and only one, photo caption. Was that intentional? Thanks again.Dave (talk) 18:56, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
Per MOS, an image caption should only end with a full-stop if it forms a complete sentence. There are more tips on my userpage. Regards. Epbr123 (talk) 18:59, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I do "volunteer" Epbr's time quite often; barnstars are in order for all Epbr123 does to help the featured article process. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:07, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes Sandy, I can take a hint =-). Don't worry I completely agree. If you look at the edit history for this article the vast majority of the edits are mine. Yet there's a good 12 others that deserve equal credit for reviewing, submitting pictures, researching, etc. No article is an island. And Epbr123's contributions are a great example so.......
The Working Man's Barnstar
For being willing to copyedit so many articles on a moment's noticeDave (talk) 04:29, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, Dave. Epbr123 (talk) 08:43, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Copyediting at The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess‎

Thanks for the copyediting help at The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess‎. Cheers! Gary King (talk) 08:45, 24 April 2008 (UTC)


Thank you for the warm welcome. I am very new here. What do you like? --Pokemon creater (talk) 11:47, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Brit Sandaune

This overwhelming use of unreferenced tags is in no way positive when you don't use them where it's necessary. What about doing this: Check what's links to the page, what kind of iw's it has and if there is anything in the article that is controversial. If you, after doing this, still doubt the facts, you can add a {{fact}} on the facts you doubt. {{unreferenced}} is already far to much used on en.wiki compared to other wikis, and hasn't helped doing your wiki any better. What about using them where it's really necessary? --EivindJ (talk) 20:34, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

I see, I then get the point. I'll just be better on using references. I understand they are more essential on en.wiki than no.wiki. I bet you're doing a great job (I can see your barn stars :) --EivindJ (talk) 22:03, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thanks

Thanks for supporting my recent request for adminship which was successful with 89 supports, 0 opposes, and 2 neutrals. Unfortunately all I can offer is this lame text thanks rather than some fancy-smancy thank-you spam template thingy. I was very pleased to receive such strong support and to hear so many nice comments from editors whom I respect. I’ll do my best with the tools, and if you ever see me going astray don’t hesitate to drop a note on my talk page. Thanks again for your support!--Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 01:40, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for the RfA support...

Hello, and thanks for your kind words on my RfA. At this moment, I have chosen to withdraw. Your support will only help me continue my work here. Thanks again and cheers. Prashanthns (talk) 17:30, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Lady Aleena's RfA

Epbr123...Thank you for supporting my nomination for adminship. Through it I have become aware of a great many people who can help me in my future editing endeavors. Even though I was not promoted, your support shows that I still have something to contribute to Wikipedia, even if it is minor edits to fix spelling and grammar to working in WikiProjects to help others make great articles. If you wish to further discuss the nomination, please use its talk page. Stop by my talk page anytime, even if it is just to say hello. Have a wonderful day! - LA @ 03:58, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you for your work at FAC during April

The Content Review Medal of Merit  
To Epbr123,
For your help in reviewing and correcting issues in Featured article candidates during the month of April, the FAC community and I thank you for your dedication to helping assure that only Wiki's finest work is recognized on the Main Page.[4]
SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:48, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you from Horologium

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which passed unanimously with the support of 100 editors. Your kindness is very much appreciated. I look forward to using the tools you have granted me to aid the project. I would like to give special thanks to Wizardman, Black Falcon and jc37 for nominating me. — Horologium

[edit] Copyedit request for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

I am requesting a copyedit for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The FAC for the article is asking for "a thorough copyedit is needed by an uninvolved editor, meaning someone outside the "club" of regular editors on this article. Attention is needed to simple grammar, comma usage, voice, unnecessarily wordy clauses, and other matters." So, I am coming to you and asking to take a look. If you have time, I'd appreciate it, thanks! Also, the FAC can be found at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Gary King (talk) 20:24, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Got other suggestions for copyeditors? The person you suggested said they were really busy. All I need is someone to read through and then post, preferably on the article's talk page since the FAC is already really full, and then I can fix the article. I will respond quickly as I always do, but I just need another pair of eyes. Gary King (talk) 21:25, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
Cheers, thanks for the copyedit! I really appreciate it. Gary King (talk) 05:53, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the changes! They look great. I think I'll spend some time to analyze yours (and other) edits to see how I can improve my own English, because yes, I know it's not the best in the world :p Gary King (talk) 10:17, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Problems with Mary Seacole

It's been suggested that I ask you for help on this article, would you mind assisting me? Its at FAC. Regards, Rudget (Help?) 18:43, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Copyediting request for Facebook

Hi, if you have time, could you please copyedit Facebook? It has gone through a peer review so it should be in fairly decent shape; it just needs a few minor tweaks to push it to FA status. If you have any other suggestions, please post them at Wikipedia:Peer review/Facebook/archive3. Thanks! Gary King (talk) 00:18, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the help on the article so far. I'm wondering what you think of the content? I don't think there has been a website FA yet, so there is really no precedent for the layout of one. I'm curious as to whether or not I am missing information or including too much. What do you think? Gary King (talk) 15:23, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Angelica Bella

Angelica won the Best European Actress award at the 1993 Hot D'Or[5] in Cannes. However finding reliable sources for a much older european (French) award would be difficult. I don't know how strict we want to enforce WP:V here. Vinh1313 (talk) 23:23, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks!

Just wanted to thank you for your RfA nomination. I really appreciated it and hope that I can live up to expectations. I have been closing a some AfDs in the past couple of days, nothing too controversial, but let me know if you see any issues. Thanks again. --Daniel J. Leivick (talk) 21:38, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Passive voice from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

If you have got time, could you take a look at The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to fix sentences that use the passive voice but obscure the subject? It's at FAC right now and that is the major issue being brought up: "Check for passive voice that eliminates or obscures the subjects." and "In general, the article relies far too heavily on the passive." I would prefer a second pair of eyes look at the article since I'm far too familiar with the content by now to be as effective copyediting for the passive voice when I already know what the intended subjects are for verbs. Gary King (talk) 17:50, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Pre-FAC question for MoS check

Hi, Epbr123.

Believe it or not, this has nothing to do with your RfB comments . SandyGeorgia suggested that you would be a good person to talk to. I have brought the Abbey Mills Mosque article from a POV-laden mess that was reported by the mosque's PR firm to OTRS up to a good article, and I want to take it to FAC. I opened a peer review, and got some great advice. I asked Sandy to comment, and she suggested prior to the FAC, that an MoS check be done, and she said you were an expert at that. May I trouble you to give the article a once over? Thanks. -- Avi (talk) 03:48, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi. Thanks for looking at the article. One comment, I think that "mega mosque" should remain bolded, as that is the most common term found in the press. Thoughts? -- Avi (talk) 12:07, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
Do they call it "a mega mosque" or "the mega mosque"? If they just use it as a description it shouldn't be bolded, but if they use it as a nickname it should be bolded. Epbr123 (talk) 12:11, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
From the citation given, it looks as though it's just a description. Epbr123 (talk) 12:15, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
That's the first citation. Compare that with #4 and #7, for example. -- Avi (talk) 12:17, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
After looking at all the other sources, I think it should be bolded. Epbr123 (talk) 12:25, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
The reason it was so far removed from the opening, was that this was one of the issues raised by the OTRS complainant, that the term was pejorative and that the mosque officials and PR group were trying to combat it. Therefore in the interests of fairness, I felt that the explanation needed to precede the term as opposed to its being a fait accompli. -- Avi (talk) 12:28, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
I notice you re-bolded it and used a definite article. Thanks, and thank you for the time you took to look it over. In your opinion, do you think it's ready for FAC listing? -- Avi (talk) 12:31, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
I think it's ready, as long as you've done enough research to ensure it's comprehensive. Epbr123 (talk) 12:40, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
OK, thank you for your time and input. -- Avi (talk) 12:42, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

(<-)FYI, I have listed the article as Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Abbey Mills Mosque; thanks for your help. Also, FYI, Ryan switched his oppose to support on the RfB, if that makes a difference for you :) -- Avi (talk) 14:26, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

Good luck with the nom. I'm afraid I rarely vote support in RfBs. There isn't a great demand for bureaucrats, so I think we can afford to request near perfection from candidates, and quite a few valid points are being made by your opposers. This will be a good learning experience for you, so if you don't pass this time around, I'm sure you will sometime this year. Epbr123 (talk) 14:50, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] St. Bernard School, Saskatoon

St. Bernard School, Saskatoon marked with a general notability guideline Please see User:Eusebeus/School Notability. There are other sources which regard schools as generally notable as wellSriMesh | talk 20:18, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/2006 Atlantic hurricane season

Hi. SandyGeorgia found some MoS issues on Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/2006 Atlantic hurricane season, and said that you might be able to help check over the article. If you get the chance, could you take a look? Thanks, Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 00:18, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Eastwood, Notts

Hi. I've recently rewritten the article Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. I would appreciate it if you have time to peer review it. Thanks in anticipation, --  Chzz  ►  06:34, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Just to say hai

Tinucherian has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend or a possibly new friend. Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Have a great day ! -- TinuCherian (Wanna Talk?) - 10:55, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Speedy deletion of "pete heuisler"

A tag has been placed on "pete heuisler" requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not indicate the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for biographies.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that a copy be emailed to you. PGWG (talk) 14:50, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rfb participation thanks

Hello, Epbr123.

I wanted to personally thank you for taking part in the project-wide discussions regarding my candidacy for bureaucratship. After bureaucratic discussion, the bureaucrats decided that there was sufficient significant and varied opposition to my candidacy, and thus no consensus to promote. Although personally disappointed, I both understand and respect their decision, especially in light of historical conservatism the project has had when selecting its bureaucrats. As you felt the need to oppose my candidacy, I would appreciate any particular thoughts or advice you may have as to what flaws in my candidacy you perceived and how you feel they may be addressed. Once again, thank you for your participation, and a special thank you for your help on Abbey Mills Mosque which is up on WP:FAC now. -- Avi (talk) 20:15, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks for the quick revert on my talk page. -- Ed (Edgar181) 14:36, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WBOSITG's RfA

Hello Epbr123, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in my RfA which was passed with a final tally of 114/10/4. I'm both shocked and honoured to gain so much support from users whom I admire and trust, and I hope I can avoid breaking that backing by being the best administrator I possibly can. I will take on board the opposition's comments and I hope to improve over the coming months and years. Once again, thank you! weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 20:28, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Hi Epbr123; I wanted to say thank you for supporting my request for adminship, which passed with 100 supports, 0 opposes and 1 neutral. I wanted to get round everybody individually, even though it's considered by some to be spam (which... I suppose it is! but anyway. :)). It means a lot to me that the community has placed its trust in my ability to use the extra buttons, and I only hope I can live up to its expectations. If you need anything, or notice something that bothers you, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again, PeterSymonds | talk 21:41, 13 May 2008 (UTC) Thanks also for considering to nominate me! Your trust is appreciated. :)

[edit] Asia- sockpuppets or what?

User:Armat was redirected to User:Jdrizzle. I wound up blocking User:Jdrizzle before I figured it out. That looks like a VOA. Happy to block User:Armat if he looks like needing it. Cheers, Dlohcierekim 22:35, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

Ta. Probably socks and VOAs, but they've quietened down for a while. Epbr123 (talk) 22:48, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My edits

Why did you revert my edits and not give a reason anywhere?--I LIVE IN A HAT (talk) 13:53, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

  • Those links aren't permitted on Wikipedia. Epbr123 (talk) 13:56, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Said who?--I LIVE IN A HAT (talk) 13:57, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
I see the article has been allowed to stay for a while. Feel free to revert me. Epbr123 (talk) 14:01, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vandal fighting

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For making over 3,000 vandal fighting edits in less than 24 hours. :) Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 18:37, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. I've just discovered the brilliant but addictive Huggle. Epbr123 (talk) 18:44, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Yes, and after seeing what you have done with it so far, I'm applying for Huggle myself. Good luck crushing the vandals. Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 18:47, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
I just fired it up last night. You're a little quicker on the click than I am. :) DarkAudit (talk) 22:13, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] a shiny

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Nice work on all the reverts! J.delanoygabsadds 16:47, 15 May 2008 (UTC)


Besides, while you're reading this, you aren't beating me to the reverts..... [evil laugh]

[edit] A query

Hi! Can you please help me in this query. Is there a non-breaking space between the dollar sign and the numerical figure following it? I guess it is needed. But, wanted to clarify. Example, $10, $ 10, or, $ 10, which one is correct (the last one has an nbsp)? Thanks a lot. Regards.--Dwaipayan (talk) 18:20, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for the help. The MoS says, "Currency abbreviations that come before the number are unspaced if they consist of or end in a symbol (£123, €123), and spaced if alphabetic (R 75)". And this space for alphabetic abbreviation, is is a non-breaking space?--Dwaipayan (talk) 06:03, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Yes, R 75 would need a non-breaking space. Epbr123 (talk) 10:53, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] page protection

Your user page seems to be a playground for vandals. Would you like page protection? Cheers, Dlohcierekim 18:49, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

  • Yes, please. Epbr123 (talk) 18:51, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
    • Semi-protected for a month. If you need any changes, drop me a line. -- Avi (talk) 19:43, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
      • Thanks, Avi. Epbr123 (talk) 19:46, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
        • My pleasure. -- Avi (talk) 19:47, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Logical quotation

Hi, Epbr123, and thanks for your recent cleanup of Master Juba. However, I am confused by your changes in several of the quotations. It's my understanding that punctuation goes inside the quotation marks when the punctuation is part of the material quoted. But you seem to have changed all punctuation to the outside of the quotation marks without regard to what the original looked like. Am I misreading the guidelines on logical quotations? Thanks, — Dulcem (talk) 23:42, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

WP:MOS#Punctuation isn't particularly clear on this, but it's my understanding that the punctuation goes outside whenever a sentence fragment is quoted. I'll leave a message at Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style to ask for confirmation. Epbr123 (talk) 23:53, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Persistant Vandalism

Hey, what shall we do about the user, Crackcityrckr90 who is continuing to vandalise? I've tried warning him, but I don't think that is detering him. σмgнgσмg(talk) 12:03, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

  • If he vandalises again, we can give him a final warning. If he vandalises after that, we can request he be blocked at WP:AIV. Epbr123 (talk) 12:06, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Admin

Thanks for your offer. I'll pass for now, due to an impending house move/wikibreak. I'm not sure I'm experienced enough yet, I realise I've still got plenty to learn about Wikipedia. Mjroots (talk) 13:21, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Well done

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Keep up the good work reverting all that vandalism!! —— Ryan • t | c 23:46, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Thank you, Ryan. Epbr123 (talk) 23:48, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Kate Bush

I've cut out a lot of excess detail in Kate Bush. The majority of it is details about songs and albums that are probably better suited for those individual pages rather than the main Kate Bush article. You could easily take the material that's been removed and use it to improve a number of Bush song and album articles rather quickly. I'e left some details in because I either could not figure out how to summarize them, or wanted to cut something out but wasn't sure if by cutting it out I would accidentally remove a source for something else. WesleyDodds (talk) 06:18, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

I know what each citation refers to, so if you let me know what you think should be removed I may remove it myself. Most of the song articles are already quite well-developed so there isn't much info that can be transfered. Epbr123 (talk) 11:20, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RfA thank-spam

Epbr123/Archive 3, just a note of appreciation for your recent support of my request for adminship, which ended successfully with 112 supports, 2 opposes, and 1 neutral. If there's something I've realized during my RFA process this last week, it's that adminship is primarily about trust. I will strive to honour that trust in my future interactions with the community. Many thanks! Gatoclass (talk) 06:26, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism

i'm not vandalising kilburn, i've just moved it to another page and renamed the old page delete me now. Thanks Rich 19:06, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

In an effort not to make another false accusation, let me say this confuses the hell out of me. Is there a way to prevent "false positives"? Trekphiler (talk) 19:16, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
My mistake was due to one piece of vandalism being replaced by another. The complaint before your's was due to someone blanking a page rather than nominating it for deletion. Mistakes like these are hard to avoid, and only occur in rare circumstances, but I'll try to be more vigilant for these in future. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Epbr123 (talk) 20:01, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] E-mail

Hi Epbr123, I've sent you an E-mail. Best wishes. Acalamari 23:27, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] MOS cleanups

Hi, I see you've just done MOS cleanups on several of the articles on my watchlist - thanks. If you had the time & inclination could you do the same job on a couple of articles which others have nominated for GA & I'm working on to try to get them up to standard? they are Somerset Coal Canal & Bath Abbey. Thanks — Rod talk 19:11, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Mos cleanup

Your name came up here as a person who could check for MoS compliance and handle cleanup to that effect; so I am leaving a message for you to ask if you would check the article Montana class battleship, fix any problems you find with MoS compliance, and inform me of the work still needing done. Thanks in advance, TomStar81 (Talk) 23:12, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

I'll look at the article tomorrow. Regards. Epbr123 (talk) 01:28, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
I saw your cleanup to the citation templates on South African Scout Association. Did you use an AWB plugin or module on that? ----— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 01:07, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
I've developed a saved setting in which the find-and-replace tool replaces "author =" with " ", etc. Epbr123 (talk) 01:19, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
Mind sharing? I currently copy to Ultraedit and use a custom macro. ----— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 02:09, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
If you send me an email, I'll reply with the attachment. Epbr123 (talk) 07:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Editor review/Epbr123

Hi, done with the review! I just added to the old one since I figured it made sense to show the progress. Gimme a poke if you have any questions or anything. Peace, delldot on a public computer talk 08:40, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Hello

Sandy Georgia tipped me the wink to ask you to run through Donald Bradman. I hear you're a bit of a star. I'd be most grateful for assistance. If you do have the time to help out, please do feed back at my talk page or at the Peer Review. Cheers. --Dweller (talk) 13:42, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Way to go! --Dweller (talk) 14:57, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] My Recent Rfa

I would just like to say thanks for the neutral vote in my recent RFA. I will still say thanks as from your comments and the other users comments that opposed me and gave me a neutral vote have made me make a todo list for before my next RFA. I hope I will have resolved all of the issues before then and I hope that you would be able to support me in the future. If you would like to reply to this message or have any more suggestions for me then please message me on my talk page as I will not be checking back here. Thanks again. ·Add§hore· Talk/Cont 16:31, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Hello Epbr123/Archive 3! 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  11:34, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Thanks for the barnstar. After recent events, it's a good pick-me-up! Thanks again, Malinaccier Public (talk) 16:21, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] huh

I never made an edit to Frank Sinatra! I guess its someone else using my IP 71.233.144.188 (talk) 17:28, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Do you have a static IP address? or is it dynamically assigned? Why not just register if you are that concerned, and it will erase any confusion (not to mention you'll have an account with other good uses) Bsharkey (talk) 20:47, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Edward Low

Sorry for adding the facts to this article on wikipedia. I guess it's always going to be a one sided world in this domain.66.142.195.205 (talk) 18:07, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Edward Low (Possible Vandalism?)

Apologies for the reversion but I did see vandalism (pornographic images inserted by colouring the cells of a table) & can see it again on the reverted page??? I'm afraid I'm not very familiar with Wikipedia (other than as a 'user') but is it possible that not everyone saw the same vandalism that I do? (I'm using Firefox 2.0.0.14). Many thanks. IE (talk) 19:28, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Water hammer

Please will you stop replacing the bit at the beginning, as it is wrong. If you can support it with refernces then that is OK, but the text books I have looked at (and I lecture on this type of thing) all support the view that it is an unsteady flow phenomenon due to Newton's second law. You cannot apply Bernoulli's equation in this case. Also the bit about work energy is correct, but unhelpful.

I can get Dr Tijselling to look at it if you want. Donebythesecondlaw (talk) 08:49, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

No trouble, I will sort it out again. Donebythesecondlaw (talk) 12:44, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Joey Ryan Cleanup

Thanks for reverting the unwarranted "vandalism" revert on the Joey Ryan (hockey) page after my cleanup. Just curious how you were able to find this one so quickly. Were you already monitoring edits from this (apparently crazy) IP address? Cheers Bsharkey (talk) 18:42, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

I had the help of some vandal-fighting software, which was able to find all the IP's recent disruptive edits once one was spotted. Epbr123 (talk) 18:57, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wikicookie

I am awarding you this WikiCookie for your constructive edits on Wikipedia--LAAFan 15:58, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
I am awarding you this WikiCookie for your constructive edits on Wikipedia--LAAFan 15:58, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] You're a star!

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Since you always beat me to the reverts, I've decided a star like you definitely deserves a barn star. Good job and keep it up! Puchiko (Talk-email) 16:42, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Ta very much. Epbr123 (talk) 16:51, 26 May 2008 (UTC)