User talk:JFPerry

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[edit] Kathy Watt

Great job on rewriting the Kathy Watt entry. This was long overdue. --Takver 00:17, 6 May 2005 (UTC)

I have just created articles on Australian cyclists: Katie Mactier, Sara Carrigan, Oenone Wood which you may wish to do some copyediting on. They are basic articles based on their Australian Cycling Federation profiles. --Takver 07:21, 12 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Scottish clothing

Glad you like the image for belted plaid. I have some more sources around; will do a bit more tweaking as time permits. I think we should also add Dunbar's "The Costume of Scotland" as a reference - it may actually still be in print. PKM 6 July 2005 23:01 (UTC)

[edit] MTB World Championships (cycling)

I have no intention of merging (or editing) any of the other women's cycling articles, as I have little interest (or knowledge) in women's road / track cycling etc (though I notice that some of them are nearly orphans, maybe add a link to them from the main/mens articles?).

But seeing as for mountain biking, the world championships for men and women take place at the same venue, on the same day, over the same course etc, I don't think it's necessary to have separate articles for them. If the articles become too long I would suggest splitting by discipline (XC, DH etc), or by year in a similar way to Cycling at the Summer Olympics or IAAF World Championships in Athletics. But I don't think they are anywhere near too long yet.

As for the name, I am going by what the UCI use (see their website), and google results show that be the the most common. The official name appears to be UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, but common usage is often without UCI in front. --Vclaw 19:37, 15 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Grande Boucle

Interestingly, until I saw your page in the women's race, I did not know that "Grande Boucle" could refer to anything but the men's race... It is the most common nickname for the Tour in French, and is also used in other languages in surrounding countries. An English-only search on google on "Grande Boucle" turns up quite a few references to the men's Tour, although not as many as to the women's race; for example on http://www.roadcycling.com/news/article1386.shtml, which is American, I think. So it is used, but apparently not nearly as widely as here in Europe. Eugene van der Pijll 23:39, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Meetup

Wikipedia:Meetup/Seattle3 could sure use your comments on location: so far we have no clear consensus. -- Jmabel | Talk 00:04, 10 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Joan of Arc

I don't suppose you're bold enough to try the main artice? It's been a battleground since long before I joined Wikipedia and User:Rei has finally worn me down. I've decided to lay low and wait for others to address the POV contribution she protects so aggressively. For about two months I hoped to raise the article to featured status, but the disputes finally convinced me that my time is better spent elsewhere (I created an unrelated piece from scratch and got it onto featured lists in less time). Good luck if you feel like being bold: it's among Wikipedia's more visited pages. Durova 19:01, 25 January 2006 (UTC)

Good news: the article has been stable for a month and it's up for featured article status. You might want to give it a fresh look. I've raised the references to 70 footnotes. Voting is at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Joan of Arc. You've been a great contributor to related topics and I value your opinion. Regards, Durova 00:16, 2 March 2006 (UTC)
Thank you for the response on my user page. Would you be willing to add a few words to the FAC candidacy? Durova 20:04, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Palmares template

I replied to your message on my talk page.

Also, I remember seeing a photo of several women racers on trainers, possibly giving an interview or something. Bicycle trainer was recently created, and could use a photo. --Christopherlin 04:02, 31 January 2006 (UTC)

Ping. Replied again. --Christopherlin 04:22, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Middle ages task force

Would you like to join the Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Middle Ages task force? Your contributions at Joan of Arc have always been intelligent and knowledgeable. Regards, Durova 23:44, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Vestiarium Scoticum and John Sobieski Stuart

Thanks for your nice message.

Great article on the VS. I like the way you make it clear that it is both bogus *and* a tradition in itself. And I see the article is expanding . . .

Came across the article by chance and remembered I knew some related stuff about the Allen/Stuart brothers. You're right that using JSS as the page title does raise questions - and yet it is the name he's best-known by. The Oxford DNB has the brothers listed under Stuart - and they published nearly everything under that name. I am rather new to WikiP so am not sure of conventions, but I have seen other people listed under their pen-name if it's the best-known name. Perhaps I should do some redirects from alternative names? Perhaps you will have ideas about expanding or changing this article? Or you may be busy with other things.

Fantastic article on Highland Games! Not a subject where I would have much to contribute - even if you hadn't done it all already. The only things which cropped up in my mind were about slight differences between North American HGames and Scottish ones. I don't think there would usually be a ceilidh first (perhaps later in the day?) in Scotland, and tug-of-war is common. But I am no expert! HJMG 22:43, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

Hi - now I see what you mean about categories - anyone who can read will surely not be misled by the Sobieski category. Keep on "demythologizing". Sounds as if you have expert knowledge of 19th century HG. Good luck with the red links! HJMG 18:19, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Talk:Joan of Arc

Thank you for your efforts at making peace. Many similar efforts have been tried and have failed. He has driven multiple articles into mediation and page protection. Admin has blocked him repeatedly. Since I became an editor last year I have never seen him cite a proper reference. The few citations he has attempted to make turned out to be spurious. I have started a user conduct RfC. This isn't something I like to do, but trust me on this: the article lost several good editors because of him. Durova 20:56, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Joan of Arc in art

Would you consider collaborating on an effort to raise this to featured list status? I think we're halfway there already but I don't expect to take it all the way myself. Regards, Durova 17:52, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Mainly we need to track down dates and standardize the format. I'd say the page is already 85% of the way there. Tables are favored at many FL candidacies. I can implement that to the whole page if we assemble the chronology. The page also needs a better introduction and, where appropriate, additional entries. Wikipedia:What is a featured list? gives the full standards. Other issues are minor, such as clarifying fair use rationale for a couple of images. Do you think the page title should change? I've considered Cultural references to Joan of Arc as an alternative since many people don't rate pop culture as art. Durova 00:05, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

To be totally up front, I've been shy about pursuing this because one of the standards for FL is that the page is reasonably complete. So much cultural material references Joan of Arc that it's impossible to list it all. They get around a similar dilemma at The Oz books. Our list seems to be the best of its kind on the Internet: I haven't seen another that even attempts to catalog this depth of pop culture references. Durova 03:19, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Oops, I forgot to mention that we also need external sources. I have a book reference for some of the film entries. We don't need to verify every line, but where possible please continue adding non-Wikipedia links. Thanks! Durova 19:14, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

It's on Wikipedia:Featured list candidates now. The only vote so far is in support. You can vote if you like, but it's good form to disclose that you also contributed. Cheers. Durova 22:42, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Clans of Scotland Wikiproject.

Hello, there. I'm going around to all the listed participants of the Clans of Scotland WikiProject, asking for a short update on whate they're up to as far as the project goes. I want to see if this project is still viable, and I'm wondering if anyone else is still actively participating. Please see Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Clans of Scotland#Status.3F. Canaen 19:14, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kilt inuse tag

I was under the impression that the inuse tag was telling editors not to edit, because it would cause edit conflicts with the current main editor. I've used the inuse tag before, and can understand how offending it would be if somebody just removed it. Sorry. -- Mac Davis] ⌇☢ ญƛ. 00:11, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Grande Boucle

Hi, maybe you can answer a question at Talk:Grande Boucle about the 2005 and 2006 races with this name. Are they connected to the earlier ones? Should the winners be on the same list? Eugène van der Pijll 21:04, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. I made some additions to the article based on your comments. Eugène van der Pijll 22:24, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Meetup

Looks like Wikipedia:Meetup/Seattle4 will be happening September 9, 2006. - Jmabel | Talk 01:52, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your edit to John Steinbeck

[1] Think you were mistaken there. --Guinnog 00:20, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Not a problem, just thought you'd want to know. --Guinnog 18:01, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Mountain Biking on Mount Tamalpais

Hello, An article that I created as a part of Wikiproject Cycling called Mountain Biking on Mount Tamalpais and linked to the Mount Tamalpais article, has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mountain Biking on Mount Tamalpais. Thank you, Bob in Las Vegas -  uriel8  (talk) 09:43, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re Kilt variants

Thank you for your note. When I looked at the articles at the time, I couldn't make sense of the overlap between the two articles. If there is content you would like to salvage, you may want to discuss the issue with the deleting admin, User:W.marsh.--Kubigula (talk) 22:40, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Welcome

Welcome to the Wikipedia:WikiProject Lists of basic topics.

I've rewritten the intro to the project, recommending certain software tools. If you are ready to get your hands dirty, download those tools and let's get started! I'll meet you on the project's talk page. The Transhumanist    01:09, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

The key task going on right now for this WikiProject, with the help of plenty of feedback givers, is Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of basic geography topics. Help is needed to implement their suggestions. The Transhumanist    22:36, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Lists of basic topics WikiProject status report

I've just created List of basic human anatomy topics. It's not complete. Please look it over to see if there is anything you can fill in.

Also, we've got a pretty long wish list of basic topics lists that don't yet exist. Please adopt a topic from the list and create a basic list for it -- the {{BLT}} template is for creating basic topic lists, and is used like this: {{subst:BLT|topic|Topic}} (where "topic" is the name of the topic being covered). Instructions are included on the template. Once the page is created with the heading skeleton, fill it in to the best of your ability. Post a message on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Lists of basic topics to let the whole team know what you are working on.

The Transhumanist    01:42, 20 November 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Sackville-west joan.jpg

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

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 10:08, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Collaboration

I'm pushing a collaboration to complete the list of basic space exploration topics.

Should be fun. Drop on by.  ;)

Also, see my post to User talk:Quiddity#Basic topic lists if you want to delve in deeper.

The Transhumanist 09:18, 6 February 2008 (UTC)


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

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

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 03:06, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] One link at a time

Hi.

Since you are a member of the Lists of basic topics WikiProject, I have a couple requests for you...

As you browse/edit Wikipedia, please be on the lookout for links you can add to the lists of basic topics (and each time you find one, add it to the appropriate list). The ones that need the most work are listed at Wikipedia:WikiProject Lists of basic topics.

You can also help build the set by adding or completing lists. Set a personal quota (build or complete one list per month, or per week, or per whatever time period you think you can handle), and keep up with your quota. These lists take from 3 hours to 8 hours each to complete, even if you know nothing about the subject to begin with. (The basic topics of a subject are pretty easy to identify). Even partial lists are useful for study and navigation, so don't be shy. Others can pick up where you've left off.

Links add up, so even if you add one link at a time, here and there, it will help. Please acquire the habit. The more people we get involved with this, the sooner the project will reach its intended scope.

The Transhumanist    06:08, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Caber Toss

Thank you for adding the series of photos depicting caber toss, they are very beneficial and add a lot to the educational aspects of the article. I learned a lot! Thanks again. Civilengtiger (talk) 04:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Questions about your photos

I want to ask some questions about your photos of the chess players. Were they taken without a flash? Can you give me any other details about the exposures? Thank you, Bubba73 (talk), 02:23, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vestiarium: a request

Hi JFPerry, can i ask a favour of you? I just noticed something about one of the tartans in the Vestiarium article. I don't happen to have Scotland's Forged Tartans, i had ordered it from the library before. Anyways, i was hoping you could double-check a thread count for me, i think i might have made a mistake with one. It is the Crawford tartan, it should be on page 52. Could you copy down the two thread counts given in the book? One uses crimson, and the other uses scarlet, but i'm not sure if both have two white stripes or if only one does. Thanks.--Celtus (talk) 21:38, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Seattle meetup 5

Hi JFPerry, I see that you've attended the Seattle meetup 3 back in 2006. I hope that you can make it to the next one on June 19! Bestchai (talk) 22:06, 8 June 2008 (UTC)