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[edit] LOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLololOLOLoLOlol111!!1!!cos(0)!

I win (check Oreo_Priest)--Zorath

[edit] Take Note:

I give permission to User:Zorath to vandalise my page. We have a reciprocal agreement. -Oreo Priest 23:33, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Stay Civil

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[edit] Re: Issues with Bigtop

Okay well your first question – which edits were rolled back? I can't see anything in my page history which suggests you were reverted, but if you'd like to point it out, I'd be happy to look into it. Secondly, as far as I am aware you are on no [formal] probationary status. Lastly, these comments could be seen as incivil – writing in capitals on the internet is regarded the equivalent of shouting (in case you were not aware). Cheers, — FireFox (talk) 10:17, 03 August '06

[edit] Zorath wins

I win. Zorath 19:50, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Newton

I moved the Newton article to Newton (musician). Please see the history page and feel free to dicuss the move with me on my talk page. --Anthony5429 03:40, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Hmm...yeah...I've had a lot of trouble finding any information on this guy/band. --Anthony5429 18:48, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] License tagging for Image:Goldenboy.PNG

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Someone raped your page -- can't seem to revert it. Do what's right. Zorath 23:40, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] James Judge

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[edit] DYK!

Updated DYK query On January 13, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Têtes à Claques, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 17:18, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] My reversion

I thought that your page had been vandalized so I reverted it.--Azer Red Si? 19:56, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] urga

[edit] Image:Goldenboy.PNG

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[edit] Sorry

Sorry, I closed the window. I'll remember that next time. Elfin341 02:04, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Copyright Issue

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Actually, if you could rewrite the article in your own words (not simply paraphrase but rewrite), it should be ok, and you can cite http://www.gloubik.info/Revue-la-recherche/la-nature/la-nature.html as a reference. I should emphasize that I'm still not sure which came first, and it is very possible that http://www.gloubik.info/Revue-la-recherche/la-nature/la-nature.html was copied from the fr.wikipedia article. (Although it would have had to be copied in the past few days.) If you do rewrite it, let me know when you're finished and I'll review it and remove the copyvio tag.
As for the quick detection, part of the credit for that goes to User:Wherebot, because it flagged the article as a possible copyvio. Wherebot usually lists a source, but did not for this article. So I checked the links in your article here and found the two similar pages. I still don't know what Wherebot was looking at when it flagged the article, unless somebody translated it using the same words elsewhere, which is rather unlikely. --Butseriouslyfolks 03:12, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
My French is terrible, but I can follow what's happening there. I agree that the person who wrote the gloubik.info page is the same person who added that information to fr.wikipedia, thus licensing the text under the GFDL. I will remove the copyvio notice and make a note on the talk page. Thank you very much for straightening this out. Take care! --Butseriouslyfolks 03:26, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
Actually, if Gloubik was willing, it would help if the gloubik.info pages included a statement that their contents were licensed under the GFDL. There would then be no question whether copying was permitted. Gloubik might also consider making notes on article talk pages explaining the situation when text is being copied. --Butseriouslyfolks 03:38, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Bronze Horseman

Updated DYK query On 28 April 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Bronze Horseman, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--howcheng {chat} 03:06, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] History of silk

Yep, I knew that the translation was far from perfect, but I was aiming to try and get a good, sizable section done before I went back and refined it, and I'm glad to hear that you're going to work on it: help will certainly speed up the translation and I wasn't sure when I'd be able to find the time to do it by myself. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Zapvet (talk • contribs) 23:50, 29 April 2007 (UTC).Zapvet 00:34, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Salut. Je vois avec plaisir que tu as débuté la traduction de l'article depuis fr: et dont je suis l'un des auteurs. Merci et bon courage. User:Yelkrokoyade —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.209.149.192 (talk) 17:45, 3 May 2007 (UTC).
You found me! On another note, I copyedited the History of silk article. If your goal is to get this article to GA or FA status, I can also help reference it in the future. Zeus1234 21:53, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
Well when you edited my Celestial Master article, I knew something was up, because few people edit my articles. I went to your user page and looked around, and saw in the misc section that my user name was there. I saw Pandacomics right next to my name, and went to his page, quickly figuring out who it was. With both of our usernames side by side, it was logical for me to assume it was you. Also, I remember you telling me you got a DYK for the Tetes a Claques article, which is on your talk page.
As for my reference, I used Google Books to get it. It is an invaluable tool for referencing and research. When anyone challenges something you've written, and you don't have source, that is a great place to look, especially when it concerns something academic. Zeus1234 01:27, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I am the main author of the French article (with VARNA, and I am glad you translate it. I've noticed that you've given several pieces of advice on the French article's talk page. Could you give me the few sentences of Pline which make you think he knew silk doesn't come from trees, so that I can correct the French article ? In English or in French.
I am not really satisfied with the references of the article, too many web sites. It would be great if you or your English speaking translating team find more reliable sources. Aliesin —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 172.208.147.55 (talk) 22:00, 4 May 2007 (UTC).
Hi! I see you keep reverting the citation from Encarta in the article's opening paragraph. What is wrong with citing the reference from Encarta [1] in the opening paragraph of history of silk? Especially if the reference directly supports the statement in the first sentence. Would you care to elaborate on that?--Balthazarduju 18:01, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Is it just me, or is this article is becoming very "French"-centric? I know that the "history of silk" article is translated from the French featured article. But isn't it a bit unencyclopedic to translate a foreign article and keep the article's perspectives even when it is in another language? Obviously the French entry will devote more contents to French productions of the silk. But do you think its too much? Do you think this article should create its own perspectives? What do you think? It's just something I've noticed.--Balthazarduju 04:33, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

French production of silk was number one in the world during the 18th and 19th centuries.Aliesin

I would be happy to copyedit it, and can also help fully reference it. If you wouldn't mind looking at my article Lingbao School, that would also be much appreciated, as I intend to nominate for GA in the very near future. Zeus1234 01:04, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

I did not realize that. Thank you for letting me know. Zeus1234 03:03, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
I'm done a copyedit of the article, and will begin adding some refences in an attempt to get it ready for GA status.Zeus1234 17:00, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
After fruitlessly trying to reference some parts of the article, I will have to wait to do this, as I am going away for the weekend. I'll try again on Monday.Zeus1234 17:22, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
If you nominate the article now, it will fail, so that is probably a good idea. I do have some experience reviewing articles, so what I will do is add fact tags where references are needed, and hopefully that will give us a better idea of what needs to be done. You should also consider rewriting the lead to better reflect the entirety of the article. As it stands now, it is too short.Zeus1234 17:26, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
It appears as though I have more time than I thought before I leave, therefore I have been able to add a few references to the article. More may be forthcoming.Zeus1234 17:50, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Alright, sounds good. Great work on the majority of the translation. It just looks and reads great. I'll work on cleaning up anything I find in it and give it a thorough read-through. Zapvet 16:37, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

I plugged the article into a few other ones, hopefully that will increase the traffic to it. I also made a few stylistic changes to hopefully bring it up to a GA level. Zapvet 18:19, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
Hi. I'm currently busy because of French Grandes Ecoles competitive exam, then I haven't much time to help you. Anyway I'll try to fix the unsourced statements in the French article during the coming weekend. Bye -Aliesin
China didn't begin its industrialization during the XIXth century as Japan. That why I think were is a mistake, because industrialization only concerns Japan. -Aliesin

[edit] ~Lahti/Petersburg

Answered in Finnish wp discussion. You did ask that. Best Wishes --Höyhens 16:55, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Albert Tissandier

Updated DYK query On 2 May 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Albert Tissandier, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--howcheng {chat} 03:22, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Lingbao School

Thank you for your help on this article. It is much appreciated, and I really value the suggestions you left me. Zeus1234 22:09, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Newton (musician)

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[edit] Canut

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[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On June 7, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tunnel Mountain, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for your contributions. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 01:27, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] tetes a claques

Hey, I aded a paragraph for tetes a claques... its in the discussion area. Feel free to change it. Ok, so i toop snapshots with the PC while watching the video, can i use those for wikipedia? or no?

thx Chris

[edit] Image:Flag_of_Serbia_construction_sheet.png

Well, it depends on how you "read" it. 1/3 and 1/7 refer to 1/3 of height and 1/7 of width. Nikola 07:54, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 2 October 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article French Community Holiday, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Cheers, DarkFalls talk 08:06, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re:partition of Belgium

Hi - pardon me, but I do not understand the reason for tagging this article as an orphan; from what I read of the definition, it does have some substantial links to related topics in Belgian politics. I am new here, so please do bear with me. K a r n a 22:25, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for the clarification - I will see to the linking immediately. And no, I am not Belgian but it will be a pleasure to work on any Belgium-related article with you. Thanks, K a r n a 02:02, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 2 October 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article sillon industriel, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Carabinieri 22:40, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Great work. But you'll note that dechristianisation leads to an article about the French Revolution-era De-Christianisation of France; is this what you meant, or did the process actually happen later in the sillon industriel? If so, I suggest dropping the link or finding a more suitable one so as to avoid confusion. Biruitorul 03:38, 4 October 2007 (UTC)
Ah, excellent. Thank you. Biruitorul 22:41, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Belgium

Hi Oreo Priest, I happened to stumble upon your request [2] on the talk page of Karna. I am a Belgian (Flemish) so maybe I can help you? JurgenG 08:09, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Kistenlauf

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[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 9 October 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Brussels-Charleroi Canal, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Carabinieri 22:16, 9 October 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Armenian Genocide

Thing is, I just fixed the markup for the ſtandard MediaWiki one. Perhaps a problem in your uſer agent?

--
Leandro GFC Dutra 22:08, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Albert Tissandier

In the WPAVIATION assessment system, we have 5 criteria for a B-class article (Wikipedia:WikiProject_Aviation/Assessment#Quality_scale), the main one is the first one "It is suitably referenced, and all major points are appropriately cited." Until all 5 poinst are checked off, the best an article can be is start-class. - Trevor MacInnis (Contribs) 17:49, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

At this point, with only 1 PD source, there wouldn't be much point. Overall the article needs to be expanded with other sources and information, which is when inline sources for individual statements will be usefull. - Trevor MacInnis (Contribs) 17:59, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] History of Silk

I was perusing the GA nomination list to find a new article to review, and came across your nomination. No longer having access to a library makes it difficult for me to write articles, so I've switched to GA reviewing in order to continue contributing. Needless to say, I could not resist reviewing it. Unfortunately for you, I am immune to nepotism, and have identified a few issues that need fixing before the article is promoted. If you need any help with finding sources for the areas I identified, I may be able to give you some suggestions. Just let me know. Zeus1234 13:55, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

I think cronyism was the word I was looking for. Check your email for a message. I'll try and find some sources over the next few days. Zeus1234 20:24, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

I would recommend you do a quick copyedit of the article and remove all the redlinks. After that, I'll go over it again and make there are no errors, and make sure it flows nicely. Then a promotion should be in order. Also, I see that your 'svelte' article has been proposed for deletion. My work on chink went through a similar proposal for deletion. If you do not want it deleted (which it likely will be), you should see if you can add something that makes the article encyclopedic. Perhaps there is a town or a place called 'Svelte,' for example. Do a google search and see what you find. If this is done, you can include a link that directs the user to the wictionary entry. See for example thin or FAT. Zeus1234 16:47, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
I've been doing an extensive copyedit of the article, and noticed some errors. I completely eliminated the section about the Persians because it didn't make any sense based on the prior paragraph which said the Byzantines learned their techniques from the Sassanids who were the Persians. It therefore is contradictory that it said the Persians gave their techniques to the Byzantines, and yet the Arabs also brought them techniques. I thought it would be easier to eliminate this section rather than seek out a reference. Zeus1234 18:14, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
It's fine that you've re-added that paragraph, but it is now too short to stand on its own. I'm a big fan of 'flow' in an article, and short paragraphs make an article choppy. I would recommend you find some way of integrating this paragraph, and the following one about Chine luxury silk into a larger paragraph. I'm going away tomorrow for the weekend, so I may until next week to deal with this article (depending on whether I have internet access). Zeus1234 21:27, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
That rule is not in force anymore, and even if it was, it's not applicable everywhere. As long as there is still work being done on the article it can stay on hold. I'm not going to fail the article for time reasons. I have complete control over the passing or failure of the nomination. Zeus1234 07:15, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
I passed the article. Congratulations. Zeus1234 22:04, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Svelte

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[edit] RE:Svelte

Thats genraly discoraged and if needed one can go to wiktionary eaisly. ForeverDEAD 22:26, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] RE:Fleming

Thanks for appreciating my minor contributions and hope you will continue translating articles! Hooiwind 13:54, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Svelte

I completely re-wrote the svelte page, and eliminated what you had written. I did put a link to wictionary on the new svelte page. Tell me what you think, and feel free to revert if you want to keep your definition. I do think that this new version has a better chance of not being deleted, despite the dubiousness of the new information I managed to find. Interestingly enough, one of the titles that has svelte in it actually relates to philosophy (although French philosophy, which we both know is unreadable). Zeus1234 21:47, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Wikipedia:Translation/Canut Uprising

Hello, I would like to translate this article, but I think it may be better under the title Canut revolts, I hope that's OK. Jackaranga 19:47, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Canut Revolts

Hello, the translation of Canut revolts is finished, you may be interested in proof reading. Jackaranga 15:06, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] History of silk

Fécilitations pour le classement de l'article en Good article ! Bonne continuation. fr:Utilisateur:Yelkrokoyade —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.127.88.191 (talk) 17:47, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations!! Well done. - PKM

[edit] Canut Revolts

I'd be happy to proofread it when you are finished. I briefly looked at the article, and while it has potential, it does need a great deal of reorganization and work to improve it. Zeus1234 06:59, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for the barnstar. It was totally unexpected and put a smile on my face. The article about the Senne (which I only read a bit of) looks good, but has nearly no sources. Finding those sources could prove to be a challenge if you want another GA article. The Canut article is also lacking good sources (as you pointed out, some are unreliable), but poor writing can always be transformed into good writing. However, if you'd rather spend your energy with the Senne, I'd be happy to assist you (it does seem to be a more interesting topic than the Canut revolts). I can even do a bit of translation if you like. Zeus1234 17:15, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
I'd be happy to help you translate. I'll give the Canut article an overview as soon as I have time (probably tomorrow, as I don't have classes). Should we have all subsequent discussion of the Voutement article at the page in your namespace? Zeus1234 13:21, 31 October 2007 (UTC)
The article is looking good, nice proofreading and improvement of the image content. I'm just wondering if when you removed the translation template you remembered to do the last step, and provided the "permanent link" to the revision at the end of the translation for the GFDL. Jackaranga 11:30, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
I added the template, nice work on silk related articles by the way. I visited a traditional silkworm farm and silk workshop near Lyon a few years ago. Maybe I will be able to find some photos, it was before digital cameras though, and looking through all the photos is a daunting task :/ Seeing all the worms was kind of yucky I remember that much. Jackaranga 11:47, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Varia

I like what you did to the map, it looks good. An interesting article though. I find it rather interesting that there are former islands in the middle of Brussels.Zeus1234 08:20, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Will do. I'll get on it as soon as possible. Zeus1234 18:31, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
I think the five sources could be a problem depending on who reviews the article. As a reviewer, I wouldn't have problems with hust five sources, especially since it is a very focused topic. Others might not agree. More sources would be better, but might not be needed. I would be inclined to submit for a GA with what there is, and if the reviwer complains, then add more sources. Do you just want me to add the fact tags to the areas I think need references? Zeus1234 17:08, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
I seem to vaguely remember some discussion of the Austrialian crisis, but I'm surprised it was indeed so serious. I'll do the fact tags late tonight. Apologies for not having them done sooner, but the beginning of the week is incredibly busy for me. Zeus1234 17:18, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
I've been adding some references to increase the number of sources, and thus make the article more 'reliable.' I've also done some general edits and posted a few questions in the main body. The source I found also mentions that Brussels has a 'Musee des Egouts' in which you can go underground and see the river. Have you been? Zeus1234 22:40, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
I fixed the sentence which I thought was mistranslated. I talked to a French friend, and she said 'arrières-pensées' did not mean second thoughts, but actually means more like calculated decision or ulterior motive. The sentence makes more sense when using this meaning. I'll come up with some hooks later on tonight, as I am about to go out. Zeus1234 17:00, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
I don't think the article will pass if someone reviews in its present state. I'll do some work on it in the next couple of days, specifically, the lead needs expansion and the footnotes are improperly formatted.Zeus1234 12:42, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
I'm not too concerned, but the problem with the GA backlog is that it only affects certain areas. If you look, no one reviews the music articles, but other areas no backlog. I know that I review articles based on what interests me, so I will often review one that has just been posted. I'm going away today for the night, but I will try and do some more significant work on the article tomorrow when I get back. Zeus1234 12:53, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Second, please

hey, would you mind to stop editing the article about the island for a few moments so I can save my edits? :) Hooiwind 12:28, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Wonderful, thanks. Could you check my edits for language mistakes? Keep on the good work, great article. Hooiwind 12:33, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

I've lived in a Brussels suburb my entire life. I just checked your contributions, that's how I found that proto-article. If my English was good enough, I could help; but I should concentrate on translating things to Dutch from time to time. Hooiwind 13:11, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] An article which you started, or significantly expanded, Saint Gaugericus Island, was selected for DYK!

Updated DYK query On November 7, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Saint Gaugericus Island, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for your contributions! ++Lar: t/c 02:37, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

I'm glad that's all straightened out. I feel it's ready for next update any time. -Oreo Priest 21:45, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Yes, Oreo Priest, and Lar thinks the same way, too! Your article is now featured on MainPage as an DYK. Cheers! :-) --PFHLai 06:06, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 14 November 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Covering of the Senne, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Zzyzx11 (Talk) 16:04, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

And thank you for responding so quickly regarding the article creation date. The long edit history made determination of the original date of the article more confusing than usual. --EncycloPetey 17:03, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
Moving an article from a personal space into the main namespace is fine. What would have helped is if the DYK nomination had mentioned that it was a draft moved into the main namespace. With such a lengthy edit history from the draft stages, it was not obvious what had happened. In this case, your prompt response allowed me to place it into the next update template with plenty of time to display it on the main page. --EncycloPetey 17:12, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
Incredible. Good job! I'm not that new though, I worked under another name before but got stalked, took a wikibreak and returned under another name :) Hooiwind 19:23, 14 November 2007 (UTC)