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[edit] Indo-Greek map

Hi Giani g, There are very few maps of the Indo-Greeks around. A map showing the territories and expansion of the Indo-Greeks, and which is broadly consistent with the challenged map, seems to be available in the Westermanns "Atlas der Welt Geschichte" (referred to me by Sponsanius, who was talking about the 1955 edition). Otherwise, the current map is an illustration of all the referenced material in the article (about 20 works, ancient to modern, from Europe to Asia), whether we talk about Saurastra (Strabo), or the occupation of territory towards Pataliputra (Boppearachchi, Bussagli, etc...). Best regards. PHG 18:49, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Calm Down!

Hi Devan no need to get volatile on me and this isn't the first time:

(RV - Umm, not using opinion. Using "Age of the Nandas and Mauryas" by Nilakantha Shastri. Greek and Aramaic were not the predominant languages of the Northwest, let's not imply that they were.)

Perhaps if you were more diplomatic, more people may value your opinion. I hope you need not be so confrontational in future.

Regards (Giani g 16:39, 24 January 2007 (UTC))


Hello Giani G,

Umm, I don't know why you think there was anything confrontational or volatile about my post, but rest assured that it is not. It is unfortunate that you saw it in such terms. For future reference, it would be diplomatic to clarify a post first before attempting an escalation.

If you would like to be party to a constructive dialogue, I am more than happy to oblige; however, please avoid the usage of ad hominem attacks so that we avoid lowering the debate and focus on the issues. Have care.


Best Regards,

Devanampriya

Hi Devan,

I only said that as your tone seems provocative at times especially when you use phrases such as "ummm yeh" or just blatantly deride someone elses edit as convoluted or ridiculous. I hope you understand and help contribute to the articles here. Regards, (Giani g 13:27, 25 January 2007 (UTC))

Hello Giani G,

I am glad we understand each other now. I assure you, it is not my intention to sound like Lumberg from office space. The "umm" is on account of confusion with some of the curious charges that are often levelled by yourself or your counterpart. Regardless, I am confident that we can move forward productively to improve these articles. If you have any questions regarding the subject matter, feel free to bring them up on my discussion page.

Regards,

Devanampriya

[edit] Re: Jingoism

Hello Giani G,

Actually, I was looking over that section. I didn't contribute to the historical comparison segment, and it doesn't really matter to me whether it stays or goes. But I know that there were some other contributors who were pretty passionate about that section (see discussion page talk: response to Blnguyen). You might want to discuss this with them first to head off another edit war.

Regards,

Devanampriya

[edit] Indo-Greek map

Thank you for your support Giani! PHG 20:23, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

Hi Giani. Thank you for your message. I am waiting for a scan of the map by Sponsianus, so that I can incorporate the outline into a new, comprehensively referenced map. Regards. PHG 06:47, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Classical Removed from HM stylistic origins

Hi Giani

Here's an explanation about the removing of classical from the stylistic origins. The influences of classical are not denied at all. Only the descendance from classical is denied. Well just read what I've written in the talk page

Frédérick Duhautpas 10:37, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Yamuna

Yeah it does. Read the quote. "The Yamuna was known after the campaigns of Seleucus". That absolutely does give the impression that he did campaign that far. Moreover, that little tidbit is of no relevance to this article. It is out of place. Hence, it is fanwank.

Devanampriya 01:28, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] George Galloway

Hi Giani. I notice that you restored the word 'far' to the description of Galloway's political views. I would be interested to know your reasons for this, as in my opinion, there are a number of points in his politics which seperate him from, and place him markedly to the right of, many others (including members of Respect) who might more accurately be described as 'far-left'. I'm thinking, for instance, of his apparent opposition to abortion and his refusal to accept no more than the average worker's wage - to name but two. Guy Hatton 15:50, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Indo-Greek kingdom

For your information, the article on the Indo-Greek kingdom is under FA review following a request by User:Devanampriya to User:Blnguyen. You may leave comment at Wikipedia:Featured article review/Indo-Greek Kingdom. Best regards PHG 19:33, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

FARC coming soon. Regards. PHG 11:22, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
We are now in the voting phrase at Wikipedia:Featured article review/Indo-Greek Kingdom. Regards. PHG 12:29, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Italiotis

Kalispera. I saw that you have deleted the description basileus and reiinstated the title king. Please allow me to explain you the change. The title bore by the hellenistic rulers was never king as king derives from the german word koenig ( a derivative from the first name of Carolus Magnus). Basileus is the accurate title which was used by alexander and his diadochi. Such was the impact of basileus word in the hellenistic world that years later when Augustus initiated the imperial period of Rome he was know in the east as basileus from the first moment and not princeps as his title used to be. King is the contemporary litteral translation in english of the word basileus, but basileus was the particular title. If you disagree please use my discussion page to adress any of your concerns. Nonetheless I will include the word basileus and i will include the word king next to it in braquets as the modern common translation. Please find here a site containing a tetradrachm of Seleucus. The inscription on the second side read: Seleucus Basileos http://cgi.ebay.com/AAH-Seleucus-I-Nicator-312-281-BC-Silver-tetradrachm_W0QQitemZ140160603623QQihZ004QQcategoryZ4738QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks a lot Italiotis 21:54, 12 October 2007 (UTC)