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[edit] Have a Grudge Against My Editing?

Send me an email: my personal email address is pcnw35083@blueyonder.co.uk I attempt to post other people's personal information on Wikipedia, so why not send me an email at my personal email account?.Shannon bohle (talk) 14:50, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Pity it's not my email account. I posted no information about you so I'm not entirely sure where you got that from. If you will register items on the internet under your name and then attempt to skew wikipedia to reflect and source your own website then that's your own problem. I was happily not paying any heed until archivopedia was drawn to my attention. If you go around posting so much of yourself, regardless of your good intentions, someone will take advantage of that information to glean more. You even invited KathrynLybarger in an attempt to defend your actions - so if you must 'blame' someone for the fact you left your garden gate wide open then let it be yourself. Amateur.--Koncorde (talk) 19:27, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Third Half

This is a non-notable website according to the standards set out in WP:WEB. It may well be deleted shortly unless evidence for notability can be supplied.  (aeropagitica)  (talk)  14:48, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm not sure if you pick up on this by me replying her or if I have to reply to your Talk page, but anyway. The Third Half, though a subsiduary forum of The Dugout, is a stand alone community with a diverse history involving the entire CM/FM Community. I see this site as being 'notable' for much the same reason as I presume the several thousand other ForumWiki's do. Historically we have produced our own content (not linked to The Dugout in any way) from download patch files (including 1 award winning), through to community orientated quiz, media sources, memes, in-jokes/community wide jargon, repository of information, and publications (as featured in at least several UK national magazines, National Newspapers, and Dutch publications). The page will be filled with yet further content, historical links and details as I progress. At the moment I am merely in the process of establishing details and history of individual protagonists and their contributions over the last 7 years.
The topic 'could' be included within The Dugouts main page, but as an 'off topic' forum (and therefore nothing to do with The Dugouts topics) that seemed to me to be somewhat against policy.--Koncorde 16:06, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
Oh, and I just noticed one of your concerns was the 60 people quotient. That is based upon 'regulars' but does not include individual page views or the number of members who don't contribute. Given we have approximately 600,000 posts in little over a year (and were far busier prior to the transfer from the old server) either every person has posted 10,000 times - or there are more people than that. The 60 was just what I would refer to as 'Hardcore' regulars (i.e. notable members). Given the 600,000 as an estimate of a years activity The Third Half has had a turnover of approximately 4,200,000 posts since its inception and a potential membership twenty two thousand (based on the membership prior to the transfer in January 2005)--Koncorde 16:14, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deletion conventions and The Third Half

If you want to delete something that you've been the only editor of, you can tag it {{db-author}} to get rid of it. Adding prod tags isn't a constructive edit, so it would still apply here. I'm not sure if blanking the page was the proper course with an ongoing AfD, but I suppose if you're going to resubmit it later, then that's ok.--Kchase02 T 20:33, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

Cheers didn't know that.--Koncorde 22:48, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Unspecified source for Image:Promo mel gibson.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Promo mel gibson.jpg. I notice the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you have not created this file yourself, then there needs to be a justification explaining why we have the right to use it on Wikipedia (see copyright tagging below). If you did not create the file yourself, then you need to specify where it was found, i.e., in most cases link to the website where it was taken from, and the terms of use for content from that page.

If the file also doesn't have a copyright tag, then one should be added. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then the {{GFDL-self}} tag can be used to release it under the GFDL. If you believe the media meets the criteria at Wikipedia:Fair use, use a tag such as {{Non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#Fair_use. See Wikipedia:Image copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

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Cheers.--Koncorde 20:04, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
Greetings, so long as a free alternative image exists this image will not be valid for usage on the Mel Gibson article. The image tag you utilized was wrong as you are not in a position to license the image as GFDL. I would suggest you add the actual website address where you downloaded this image from to its description. Thanks. (→Netscott) 20:29, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
I've restored some edits of yours relative to copywrite and licensing details on this image... please do add a source for the image. Also you will want to add the image to an article where its fair use rationale will be applicable otherwise the image will be deleted. Thanks again. (→Netscott) 20:35, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
Appreciate your help. Have responded in Mel Gibson again though as I feel the use of the mugshot detracts from the neutrality of the piece in this case.--Koncorde 22:45, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Previous Fair Use example

Koncorde, please see this talk regarding an image of Ayaan Hirsi Ali to better understand the whole question of free images vs. fair use images. Thanks. (→Netscott) 02:36, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

Did you get a chance to read the above talk? If the pupose of the image is to show what Mel Gibson looks like then the free image is what is to be used. The fact to the matter is that outside of the knowledge of the photo's origins it does not appear to be a "mugshot" (much unlike other mugshots showing those arrested holding arrest file info in the picture, etc). (→Netscott) 00:04, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
I read it, but I don't support the opinion given that the rule is applied very very weakly across wikipedia. Everybody from Sean Connery to Tom Cruise utilises papparazi or other media styled shots. I feel somewhat that the application in this case was somewhat malicious in the first placeand detracted from the neutrality of the entry. I sympathise very much with your case regarding Ayaan, and I think you got done over by rules lawyers.--Koncorde 00:08, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
Well, much good came from the deletion of the previous image of her as the new image spread to every language article about her. There's nothing malicious about using free images. As others have said the image of him is a "good" photo and is indeed a good representation of his genuine appearance. I'm probably going to submit this question to the editors who frequent the fair use pages. (→Netscott) 00:19, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
The initial use of the image was distinctly malicious. If you check back through the logs you'll see that it included the official time stamp and other markers, and was also titled beneath in a malicious fashion. Otherwise I had and have no real objection, other than I don't see this same rule being applied in a particularly consistent fashion therefore seemingly singling out Mr.Gibson.--Koncorde 00:24, 4 August 2006 (UTC)


I would appreciate it if you would tell me on my page what on earth is going on with the various pictures of Mel Gibson. Why are they all being deleted? --Blue Tie 07:25, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

for your kind comments.--Blue Tie 20:09, 6 August 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Rotary guy

Thanks for the heads up. I read this guys other stuff and he is really wacked out! I imagibe he is beyond all reason. In anycase, thanks for trying to keep things fair and up to standard. 98percenthuman 18:05, 13 August 2006 (UTC)98percenthuman


[edit] Mel Gibson

You didnt remove the Bounty reference from the Anglophobia section, i did, please remove this from the history.68.71.35.93 07:37, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

The history cannot be changed (to my knowledge). You must have removed it with your last edit whilst I was also editing hence me not noticing.--Koncorde 15:59, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] West Ham external links

No problem, I'll trust your superior knowledge of the subject, though if its used as a general reference it should probably go in the References section rather than being a plain ol' external link. Oldelpaso 09:17, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

please cease and desist from tampering with my talk page

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[edit] History of West Ham United F.C.

Hi mate,

The book sources I have used are the following:

  • Blows, Kirk & Hogg, Tony (2000). The Essential History of West Ham United. Headline. ISBN 0-7472-7036-8. 
  • Belton, Brian (2006). West Ham United Miscellany. Pennant Books. ISBN 0-9550394-4-4. 
  • Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. ISBN 1 903135 50 8. 

There a couple of useful websites too:

Happy history hunting!

--Spyrides 22:58, 9 April 2007 (UTC)


Hello mate

Sounds cool. I've got a lot on at work so I've been unable to do much wiki-ing lately. However, I've just been bought a new book about Thames Ironworks which is absolutely awesome. If you get a chance to get hold of a copy, do so.

  • Powles, John (2005). Iron In The Blood: Thames Ironworks FC, the club that became West Ham United. Tony Brown. ISBN 1 899468 22 6. 

It has all of the London League and friendly appearance data that is still in existence, and offers some well researched history.

Take care

--Spyrides 20:43, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Imus

Uh, excuse me, but how about getting your facts straight before you edit-summary attack? The citation that I was talking about was the Carter-Steinberg New York Times article that had been anchored in the lead as CartSteinTimes and was deleted without the deleter noticing that it was tagged later on - leaving a missing citation. The editor who did it apologized - it was not a big deal - so what exactly is your problem? As for my accidental caps - congratulations on your biting sarcasm. Must do your mother proud. Tvoz |talk 21:49, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Apology provided with alacrity, and accepted equally so. (And if you spend any time on that page - which I don't recommend to anyone sane - you'll understand why I didn't go back and unlock my accidentally locked caps when I noticed it and just went for it. I've spent the last few days between Imus and Kurt Vonnegut - and the two of them make the Beatles' "t" vs "T" seem like a walk along the Serpentine.) Nice to meet you, Koncorde. I'm usually nicer than the above might suggest - I can get you some testimonials.Tvoz |talk 22:03, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Leave it!!!!

The 'leave it' comment has to do with areas of this article that I have added/edited.

A considerable amount of the statistics in this article were added by me, and the Trivia section in which the image appears was added by me.

200px is too small, 300px appears just right. If you want to size your pictures at 200px that's OK by me. But leave the ones I have added alone.

Mat macwilliam 10:35, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bubble Blowers

Please read the section I have added in the discussion. Importantly please read the virus warning.

Mat macwilliam 12:36, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Again all your references are non-West Ham related. Citing non-West Ham fans or clubs that use the term in a derogatory way. I have sent a question on the matter to the club historian, and will await the outcome of his reply.

One of the pages casued a virus to be downloaded to my computer. I have the latest version of two browsers Firefox, and IE, I have pop-up blockers and two anti-virus softwares installed.

Marcus A.T MacWilliam, MSc, CEng (IEEE), CEng(SEI), MBCS (CITP), BSc (Hons), BA. (I have forgotten more about computers and software than you will ever know).

Mat macwilliam 13:05, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Biographies

The statements were removed in the Adrian L. Peterson article because they are uncited. If you would like to add content, please add a source, otherwise it will be deleted per WP:BLP. Thanks. RyguyMN 22:45, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Ok, I may have been quick to add the information back in five minutes, but factual information should be sourced when possible. I don't believe it's overkill, it's a matter of having accurate information. Heck, some editor added to this very article that he returned a kick 109 yards! Should that be kept? Of course not. That's why I believe in citing information, especially for biographies. That's what it takes to make a good article, so that's the criteria I use. I stand by my practices. RyguyMN 00:19, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] James D. Watson

Hey, Koncorde. You partially reverted my edit to the James D. Watson article. I understand your reasoning, but you can't leave it in the state it's in. It uses unencyclopedic phrasing ("you should not..."), improperly begins a quote mid-sentence, and the whole thing is non-sequitur (one idea does not follow from another). Please see what you can do. Thanks. Robert K S (talk) 04:31, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Race and intelligence

Parts of the article are posted here for editing.[2] --Jagz (talk) 21:57, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks Koncorde

Thankyou for backing me up on the West Ham Infobox header disagreement! Why it should take someone else to intervene before the constant reverting stops is beyond me. One thing though - in your edit summary you put "Sarumio is kind of right, but not in the place where he makes the edit. Have changed this based on other Premier League formats"

- How is your edit anything different to mine - also I was just trying to change it to the same format as all the other premiership clubs' infoboxes too! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sarumio (talk • contribs) 13:48, 12 February 2008 (UTC)