User talk:Shlimozzle

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[edit] Children of Dune

I've reverted your new addition to the Children of Dune because, as well-written as it is, that kind of unsourced analysis is considered original research. As editors we are not allowed to draw conclusions or contrast works this way. If you can find a reliable outside source which makes these points, by all means paraphrase or quote them and provide references (I can help you with the technical aspects of this if you need assistance). Again, I do not disagree with or dislike what you have written, but the bulk of it is inappropriately presented. TAnthony 21:40, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Hello, TAnthony.

I'm sure you've forgotten by now, but you re-edited some original-opinion-type contextual comments I added to the CHILDREN OF DUNE page, and left me a note about it.

I just wanted tot hank you for taking the trouble to let me know; I'm new to Wikipedia, and since I have strongly-held (and, i flatter myself, well-reasoned) opinions about my favorite fiction, it's better to learn what's OK and not OK sooner rather than later.

So thanks again.

It's a little sad, though - I'm sure that it's for the best, but it does feel like the proscription of "original research" prohibits some really wonderful critical reflection, especially when it comes to works of fiction or other imaginative work. Not complaining, just pondering.

Anyway, thanks again.

Shlimozzle 01:12, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the message; I certainly didn't object to the content or quality of your work. And of course, a less-strict member of the "Dune police" basically put it back with a "needs sources" message (an I didn't object). I could've done the same, but I don't know that any references will surface, and ultimately unsourced material has to go.

It is indeed a little annoying in many cases that "original" critical analysis has no place here, but that's just not what Wikipedia is. There are other wikis devoted only to Dune that may be more accepting. In any case, thanks for your contributions and keep on editing! — TAnthony^Talk 04:25, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:BakyEndre.jpg

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[edit] Siege of Budapest

Thank you for great images. Hope they don't get deleted. I will use one of them in another article also--mrg3105 (comms) ♠♥♦♣ 12:45, 24 May 2008 (UTC)