User talk:Terence/Archive 11

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[edit] Opus Dei: a section title and balance

Terence-- thank you so much for helping out before by lending your eyes to Opus Dei. This is an issue that attracts lots of passionate people on all sides, so true outsider eyeballs are greatly prized by all. :) If you have a second, could you look things over and give us some feedback?

Here's the latest on Talk:Opus Dei. One issue is on whether it's acceptable to have section entitled "Criticism and 'cult' allegations". It's undisputed that notable cult allegations are being made and are they are the #1 criticism of the organization. However, one school of thought holds that referring to the "cult allegations" in the section titles is so prejudicial that we shouldn't cut it from the header. I say that if the allegations are notable enough to have section, they're notable enough to have a title that reflects their mention-- but there are some good editors who have made points in opposition.

A second question going on is whether the article complies with NPOV. Are the "criticisms" and the "support" section 'balanced', or are we giving undue weight to one side or the other. I think we're doing pretty good on that at the moment, but there are a lot of different ideas all over the spectrum on what those sections should look like, so anything you can do to help us strike the right balance and get to FAC would be much appreciated!

Thanks for all your advice and help. --Alecmconroy 20:04, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Thank you for your support on my RfA. My nomination succeeded and I've been made an admin. I appreciate your support. Thanks again! =) -- Gogo Dodo 05:16, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WikiBreak

Hey! I saw your message on the EA page. Sorry to hear that you caught the WikiFlu... hopefully it won't last long! Have a nice break; we look forward to seeing you back after your holiday, hopefully well recovered :-) — Editor at Large^(speak) 07:42, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Terence, I'm sorry to hear that you've hit the wall. I hope that you enjoy your holiday, and return refreshed, and ready to continue contributing.

Remember that during the SGpedian meetup, we discussed the idea of a smaller gathering at the national library to find non-web references? On Google Talk, I raised this with Mailer Diablo. I told him that the proposed gathering will occur next weekend (9-10 December). Unfortunately, you will be in Japan until 12 December.

Therefore, on which date do you propose the gathering take place? How about the weekend after you return from Japan (16-17 December)? I hope that Mailer will not have entered NS by then. As we are all having school holidays, we should consider meeting on a weekday. I have not discussed this with Tdxiang yet, and intend to wait until I get a response from you before contacting him about the proposed gathering.

In your absence, I intend to help copy-edit Singapore general election, 2006 and improve it to GA status. Are there any sections I should focus on, or any quirks I should take note of?

--J.L.W.S. The Special One 12:47, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Perfectly percolated coffee, Esperanza's own blend.

Hope you come back from your holiday refreshed and recharged. All the best, Jam01 03:00, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Pygmy pygmy hippos

I just read that your upload of the The pygmy hippopotamus exhibit at the Singapore Zoo is the 1 millionth upload to Commons, congrats! Can't sleep, clown will eat me 08:08, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Thank you everyone. Will keep on uploading more pictures of my photography collection in my PC. Terence Ong 09:58, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New page?

Should we have these page: Monorail (Singapore) and List of Singapore Monorail Stations? PS: Reply at my talk page would be better. Ragnaroknike 10:08, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] You

You have been added to the party list in the Medcom case. WikieZach| talk 11:45, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

I would like to take the time to thank you for voting in my unsuccessful RFA. I appreciate your comment and will be more civil in the future. Have a nice day! -- Chris is me 14:29, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Afd

Hello I would ask that you re-look over your status on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Metropolis (Japanese magazine). Its not up for deletion due to non-notability; but, do to the article is just one big advertisement. It dosen't have any inline citations and claims a whole bunch of things because its the only one in that category. --Simonkoldyk 17:28, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Tuas Bus Terminal

Hi Terence. I was wondering if you could help out at Tuas Bus Terminal. I prod'd it as having no text/context. I could add something like "Tuas Bus Terminal is a bus terminal in Singapore", but that is hardly better than the way it is now. You're the only person I know who lives in Singapore, so I thought you might be able to help. (As a side note, I fail to see how an ordinary bus terminal is notable, but.. whatever.) --Fang Aili ^talk 22:36, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your thoughts. After I messaged you I figured I could bring it to the Singapore Wikiproject, which is probably what I'll do next. An IP removed the prod, so something more should be done. Thanks again, Fang Aili ^talk 14:52, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your input is requested

Your input would be appreciated at this Request for Comments. Kelly Martin (talk) 15:49, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 3nd AFD nom for List of Battlefield 1942 mods

You may be interested in the List of Battlefield 1942 mods AFD. Bfelite 14:07, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Request for Mediation

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[edit] 1,000,000th Commons image

Just read the press release that said you uploaded the 1,000,000th image to the commons. Congratulations! :) thadius856_{talk|airports|neutrality} 03:35, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Thank You!

Thank you for your input at my RFA, which successfully closed at 58/2/0. I will think about the 10 questions and answers I had, and I hope that I will use the tools constructively and for the benefit of Wikipedia. If you ever need any help, don't be afraid to drop me a line. I'm here to help afterall! ‎Template:Emot -Royalguard11(Talk·Desk·Review Me!) 00:17, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rfa Thanks

Thank you for participating in my RfA. I decided to end it; more time is needed, and I probably need a bit more experience. From here, I think I'll look at community discussion, AfD and the like. I will try to improve in the areas of concern, and thanks to everyone who supplied feedback. -- Selmo (talk) 06:24, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks!

Thank you so much, Terence Ong, for your gracious support in my RfA (48/1/0)! I am very happy that you trust me with this great honor and privilege. If at any time you think that I need to step back and take a deep breath or just want to talk, please contact me. Happy editing! Cbrown1023 03:44, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My recent RfA

Thank you for considering my RfA. It was a very humbling yet surprisingly gratifying experience. I am grateful for all the constructive comments that will undoubtedly make me a better contributer, and hopefully a stronger candidate in the future. Grika 15:00, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Being an admin coach

Hi Terence. Thank you for volunteering to be an admin coach. Would you like to coach User:Wikipediarules2221? Please let me know! Cheers, Fang Aili ^talk 15:29, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Fantastic, thank you. Please contact him/her to get started! --Fang Aili ^talk 15:40, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Thank you for your participation in my RfA, which I have chosen to withdraw early at a final count of (10/8/3) as it was unlikely to gain consensus. I will do my best to improve in the areas that were cited as my weaknesses, and will reapply sometime in the future when I have gained more experience. Please always feel free to help me along with a suggestion on how I could improve, and if you ever need help, I am ever at your service. Best as always, Dar-Ape 23:33, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jawbone Radio

You participated in the Jawbone Radio AfD a couple of weeks ago. It's now up for deletion review. Regards, Alphachimp 05:01, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl

Hi there, I've totally revamped and sourced this article. Please take another look at it if you like, Thanks! Bwithh 06:23, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Mediation of single-party state

Hi there, I've taken the mediation case for single-party state for the mediation committee. Please go here to start the mediation. Thanks. —Xyrael / 15:42, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Editor review

Thanks for having requested an editor review. A month has passed since it has been posted there, and it has been archived. You can find it at Wikipedia:Editor review/Terence Ong 2, where you may read last minute additions. We would really appreciate your help in reviewing a random editor. If you have any questions, please contact me at my talk page. Ian Manka 01:41, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My RfA

Thank you for participating in my RfA, which did not succeed and was closed early at 2/10/9. I am not discouraged, however, and will use the experience to improve my skills until a later date when I may succeed. Yuser31415 20:42, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Merry Xmas!

Merry Xmas and a happy new year! —Sengkang 17:33, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

I hope you are on the mend and well enough to enjoy the festivities. Have a very merry Christmas and a great New Year. Best regards.--Alf ^melmac 11:30, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Agathoclea's RfA

Hello, and thank you for the support on my recent RfA despite your concerns. The final tally was 63/3/2, and I have now been entrusted with the mop. I hope I can live up to your trust, and certainly welcome any and all feedback. All the best, and thanks again! — Agathoclea 12:33, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Merry Christmas!

A bit late, but still, have a joyous, blessed, and very Merry Christmas! =) -Advanced 13:55, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Sure, hold on for a min 1st though :D -Advanced 14:17, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

A Merry Christmas to you too! Thank you. :) --Fang Aili ^talk 02:05, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Singapore Girl Infobox

Hello, sorry I am abit new here. I would like to modify the infobox that Oden has insert, which is too wideand kinda ugly looking. Is there any way you can help me by modifying the box with color banding like a taxobox for example? Also I felt the category of 'discontinued' and 'trademark' is unecessary since those categories are left with blank or no info at all. Could you help me clean up with the format, cos i do not know how to, thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Shimmers77 10:31, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Could you kindly assume good faith when u phrase your words. I don't use weasel words at all! Come to think of you being a Wikipedian for so long, i expected you to be helpful but it seems like you are not! BTW, those aren't pro-SIA, they are the fact of life. FYI, I am a flight stewardess working in SIA for 5 yrs. So if i were you, i would refrain using terms like disgusting and such! Shimmers77 10:54, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

No worries at all, it is my duty to contribute towards the article and relay the message across as most true and unbious as possible. I hope you'd understand where i am coming from and help me make this article as fun as possible. About the infobox, can't you help modify the info to look at best possible? Perhaps u can teach me? ;-)Shimmers77 11:01, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

Hello!

Just wanted to let you know that User:Shimmers77 is a confirmed sockpuppet of User:YuRiPa (per Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/YuRiPa (2nd)). He or she has also had another puppet account, User:IanFuller.

As far as the article on the Singapore Girl is concerned, the subject is notable but it might be enough to mention it in the article on Singapore Airlines. On the other hand, the latter article is getting longer, so if the former article could be improved using reliable sources that would certainly be an improvement.

Sincerely, Oden 12:47, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] My Request for Adminship

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Thanks for your support on my successful Request for Adminship (final result 78 Support /0 Oppose / 1 Neutral) I have now been entrusted with the mop, bucket and keys. I will be slowly acclimating myself to my new tools over the next months. I am humbled by your kind support and would certainly welcome any feedback on my actions. Please do not hesitate to contact me. Once again, many thanks and happy new year! All the best, Asterion^talk 15:52, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Singapore Airlines

Hi again!

I was looking through the list of featured articles and I found two articles on airlines: Pan American World Airways and Ryanair I also found one article related to transport and to Singapore: Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore). Those articles can serve as inspiration on improving Singapore Airlines.

Thanks for the invitation to edit User:Terence Ong/S/SIA, but I usually prefer to work in the article itself. --Oden 20:27, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

I added a {{todo}} box on Talk:Singapore Airlines, to make a note of things needing improvements. I also thought of posting a message on Wikipedia:SGpedians' notice board for advice and review of the article. --Oden 14:42, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] TrekBBS

Thank you for your opinions in the TrekBBS AFD. I do not agree with the closing admin's decision and have listed this now under Deletion Review. As you had participated in the AFD, I wished to inform you this in case you wished to voice your opinion on this --Brian_{(view my history)}/^{(How am I doing?)} 17:44, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

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[edit] Hope you feeling better

I hope you're feeling better, and that your illnesses didn't ruin the holidays or anything. -- Natalya 18:15, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

That's good! :) And thanks for the nice words. -- Natalya 18:19, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Since this is current, have a lovely Wikibreak; I hope it's awfully relaxing and you come back feeling better about Wikipedia. -- Natalya 23:54, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

That's cool. Have a nice time with the editing you're going to do. -- Natalya 13:17, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] BRoy titles templates poll

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[edit] Thank you for your consideration

Thank you for the consideration you gave to my RfA. To be chosen as an administrator requires a high level of confidence by a broad section of the community. Although I received a great deal of support, at this time I do not hold the level of confidence required, and the RfA did not pass. You were one of the oppose votes, and raised concerns. I am more than willing to discuss those concerns with you if you are interested. Please let me know. Sincerely, --BostonMA ^talk 12:53, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] User:Budgiekiller's RfA

Please will you see my response to your Oppose !vote. I'd be delighted if you'd reconsider. --Dweller 10:30, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia Week

The best existing proposal I can, in my own limited way, think of for the previously discussed "appreciation week" can now be found at User talk:Badbilltucker/Appreciation Week#Wikipedia Week. Any comments or responses would be more than welcome. Badbilltucker 15:10, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/American Sailboat Hall of Fame

Terrance,

Please take another look at American Sailboat Hall of Fame. I am not the original author of this article. I review the deletion logs each day to see whether there are articles which can be researched and saved. I saw merit in this article both as a sailor and a dedicated wikipedian. To that end, I have done some research and rewritten the article. I hope that now it will meet the guidelines for both Notability and Verifiability.

Thanks.

Kevin --Kevin Murray 20:05, 7 January 2007 (UTC)