User talk:The Rambling Man/Archive 21

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Call of Duty 2

Thanks for the speedy review! I wasn't expecting an on hold result, actually, but I'll definitely take a look at what you said and fix everything up. I'll come back here when it's ready to go. Thanks again mate, Giggy UCP 21:54, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Everything (seems to be) done. Please check it out when you have the chance. Thanks, Giggy UCP 01:19, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
Okay, check it one more time if you don't mind. I think all your suggestions are done. Sdornan 17:29, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Wow

How do you review 35 GAs? Can you share some of your trade secret with me? Please? ¿SFGiДnts! ¿Complain! ¿Analyze! ¿Review! 00:21, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

adoption

Hey...im looking for adoption...and I was wondering if youd be willing to adopt me? Vandalfighter101 06:18, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

adoption topic

I guess I mainly need help on articles...you know: how to right one...how to turn things into GA and FA and all that good stuff...and I have a idea of which article if you dont mind me suggesting. I noticed how much trick shot is missing...I was wondering if we could use that as our project? that sound good to you? Vandalfighter101 13:18, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

hey I was wondering if you could see how the article is so far...Vandalfighter101 17:38, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Seeking advice (again)

sorry, had to post this again, it was here before, but it disappeared.

I remember you from the time you deleted the first page i created (it was a good thing, by-the-way), so now I'm comming back from some advice.

I went to check out an old edit on the List of SFTP servers (I added the freeSSHd, of which I am a big fan). I was surprised to discover that the Freeware section has dissapeared (in the mean time I put it back), and a few commercial servers appeared, each with it's own Wikipedia page.

Now, I would qualify that as "Blatant advertising" or A7, but I consider myself not experienced enough in the ways of wiki to start deleting people's pages. (some of them seem nicely edited). On the other hand I know for sure you like doing it so I came to you.

Sorry for consuming your time instead of deleting them myself.

Regarding notability, the only measure I have is number of Google search results:

  • MOVEitDMZ 121, wow, that says something i guess
  • sysax 21k
  • crushftp 43k
  • sftpplus 3k
  • (freeSSHd 174k :) it's nice to see your favorite tool winning. I hope they don't spoil it by adding adware or spyware) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Radu124 (talk • contribs).

Awards

Image:Bstar 500+.jpg
For making a difference! Hmm... I am going to have to make a 1500+ for you. This Barnstar isn't free, as payment please give this star to at least 3-5 others with 500+ edits but no barnstar; then encourage them to give it to 3-5 others that deserve it.

Pseudoanonymous 16:36, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

I don't mean to offend you with this; since you have 26000 edits, this barnstar is just meant as an encouragement for new users : ) Pseudoanonymous 16:42, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Israir Airlines FAC

Thanks for your comments - just to let you know that I think they have been addressed--Flymeoutofhere 18:39, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

I think I've addressed the furtehr comments on the comments--Flymeoutofhere 08:15, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Arkia FAC

OK - Ive attended to those points --Flymeoutofhere 12:18, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Again-looked at that--Flymeoutofhere 12:36, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your help with that - and for the pass. I've just nominated Eilat Airport for GA, and didnt know if you would review that as well? If not doesnt matter-thanks--Flymeoutofhere 12:00, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Eilat AIrport

OK I think Ive addressed those points. Thanks for hte review --Flymeoutofhere 09:14, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Done those two points--Flymeoutofhere 09:53, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Thanks once again--Flymeoutofhere 13:45, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Article history

WP:UCGA. That's got all the information you need. Originally it was to include the gacat field. Discussion was brought up stating that it is prefered that the Bot designed to add the ArticleHistory field to the GA talk pages do so rather than editors. So the project changed to filling in the topic field on the GA template. Unfortunately, as was sibsequently pointed out, the topic field in the GA template and the gacat field in the AH template do not accept the same categories. The topic field is the eleven top-level categories as listed at WP:GA. The gacat field uses it's own thing. I believe this discussion is on the main project talk page. So there is some debate as to whether or not it's even worth it. I still feel they need to be categorized. I offered up the suggestion that the ArticleHistory template be altered so that the gacat field accespts the same categories as the topic field. That would be easiest, as you'd just list which category it is under on the GA list. LaraLove 05:36, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

vandal fighting

Hey I also know how good of a vandal fighter you are, and I was wondering if you could gv me some tips...Vandalfighter101 11:49, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

blocked

hey I just got blocked and I have no idea why...can you take a look for me and find out y im blocked?Vandalfighter101 12:41, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

nvm i figured it out...i made a hones mistake..lol..o well...it could have been worse. Vandalfighter101 12:47, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

SR West Country and Battle of Britain Classes

Have another look, another editor and I have undertaken several changes on the SR West Country and Battle of Britain Classes, and I wish to have another review from someone who has an outside opinion. Again, its on Wikipedia:Peer review/SR West Country and Battle of Britain Classes. If there are any more terms that need doing, please let me know. Feel free to leave a message on my talk page. Have fun! Thank you, --Bulleid Pacific 14:17, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for participating in My RfA which closed successfully. I am honored and truly more than a little humbled by the support of so many members of the community. It's more than a bit of a lift to see comments on my behalf by so many people that I respect. I'll do my best to not disappoint you or the community. - Philippe | Talk 20:21, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

World Series of Poker bracelet

Hey Rambling, could you take another look at this article?Balloonman 01:16, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

GAC Reviewer of the Week

The Good Article Medal of Merit
Congratulations, I have chosen you as my GAC Reviewer of the Week for the week ending 21/7/2007. Epbr123 11:36, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Thompson Capper

Thankyou for the fast and favourable response. All the best,--Jackyd101 12:28, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Joey Barton article

I've been doing a lot of work on this article for about 2 weeks now and I think it must be getting close to featured article candidacy. I was hoping that when you get a spare moment you would be able to peer review the article or even improve it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sir-Nobby 15:56, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Hi, you told me to remind you about this. I'm pretty sure the article must be closing in on FAC now. Sir-Nobby 22:38, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

bottom of talk page

look at the bottom of my talk page and tell me what you think.Vandalfighter101 18:34, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

VC collaboration

Hi TRM. I need your help. You and Dweller are the most WP:FAC-experienced coaches at the VC, and I've just assigned a classroom project, in which all of the students (myself included) will be taking the article meaning of life through the featured article development process. It would be a great help if you and Dweller were to watch over us, and well, coach!  :-) I look forward to your reply. The Transhumanist 20:41, 22 July 2007 (UTC)


Tutorials
Introduction to Wikipedia
Introduction to editing
Scartol, on template use and design
Dweller, on Featured Article Candidates
Yuser, on fighting linkspam
Learning the ropes
Elaragirl, about deletion and deletionism
The Rambling Man, on vandalism
Grutness's guide to stubbing
External interfaces - let's compare
Internal interfaces - what do you use?
Getting an article to featured article status
Basic dispute resolution
Adding citations
Reporting and dealing with vandals
Fundamentals of editing

About Miguel Cotto

I noticed someone nominated the page for GAC and you did your work and failed it, althought I understand it was to early for GAC, the fact that the talk page now exhibits the "Failed GA" template makes me want to take it there, I have attended some of the points you wrote on the GA review and left some questions about others on the talk page, I know you might be busy but if you can take some time to help me with this it will be appreciated, thanks for your time. -凶 22:15, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your assistance, I was thinking that perhaps adding a little more of the fights to expand the paragraphs might take care of that problem, what do you think? -凶 08:03, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Ok, I will start tommorow evening when I have a fresh head. -凶 08:22, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Dude, you deserve 10 of these....

The Surreal Barnstar
For making an inhumane amounts of GA reviews, all of them surreal (hence the star :P), you totally deserve this. Keep it up! Giggy UCP 07:10, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Your not understanding is exactly the point. *evil laugh* Giggy UCP 08:23, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Er...ok? You win this round, but the war isn't over. I'll just go watchlist every page you've edited, then we'll see who's laughing, eh? EH? Giggy UCP 08:26, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Wait, scrap that...I'm not watchlisting the 43 GA reviews you did. Get some sleep! Giggy UCP 08:28, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
You're in the UK? Now I have something even better to tease you about :P Ok then...get some sleep at other times, like when you did all the other reviews! *random anti-Brit joke* Giggy UCP 08:32, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Brisbane - 6:30pm. If you're seriously suggesting sleep, you've got another thing coming :P Giggy UCP 08:36, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
I'm guessing your silence is due to the fact you're doing another GA review? OK, I'll go get some sleep (7pm...I could watch the news AND make Falafel!). Talk soon :D Giggy UCP 08:51, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Cricket

Do you get to walk into the nets and take photos in England? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:13, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

It depends who you are I think, but in general it's pretty informal. The Rambling Man 07:38, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Are you near any international venues? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:42, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Unfortuntately not, about as far away as one can be...!! I have a colleague talking about going to Trent Bridge, so I could try to twist his arm. Who are you after? The Rambling Man 07:54, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
Well, just any really. User:Vimalkalyan wanted some. But I guess the Indians are the scarce ones, since the security on the subcontinent is so high. machine guns and all. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:57, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Invincible progress report

Tallong halfway done and all the batting graphs are in order except for Johnston (only averaged 11 so no point) and Saggers, Hamence and Toshack (less than 10 innings so no point).Blnguyen (bananabucket) 08:43, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Disappearance of Madeleine Whatever

I never said it wasn't notable! Jesus, you're doing exactly what I said not to.

Aston Villa F.C.

Could you please check over the current version of the page and then indicate your support or opposition to the Aston Villa FAC unless of course you just want to leave it as a comment which is perfectly acceptable. If not can you give me permission to strike out your comments? I just want to know where the article and the FAC is at for the time being. Thanks Woodym555 22:02, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks a lot!

RM,thanks for asking Ryulong to step down.--Xterra1 22:58, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Strictly speaking I placed myself in a group who requested his recall, this isn't the same as asking him to step down. By I understand your sentiment. The Rambling Man 16:26, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Maroon 5 GAC review

I've addressed most of your concerns. For the others, I've left comments. I'll make further changes, depending on your responses. The main one being the updating of retrieval dates. Is that really necessary? I've never seen that done. Lara♥Love 15:27, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

An editor is convinced that the title in the lead should not be bolded as being a description, though I think its a title - see here. Since you are doing the GA assessment I am happy for you to decide. TerriersFan 15:35, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Maroon 5 GA

"hope you didn't mind the non-regular review, I tend to be a bit tighter on bits and pieces than the standard GA criteria." - Ha! You should see my GA reviews. Trust. I don't mind a thorough review! :) Thank you. Lara♥Love 16:20, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Review response.

Yes. I believed all the prompts have been addressed adequately. I hope it goes through. Thanks. Ashnard Talk Contribs 16:43, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

I'm onto it. The Rambling Man 16:45, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
Thank you for the review!!!! Ashnard Talk Contribs 16:50, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
No worries, good work. The Rambling Man 16:52, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Happy trails

Yup, I'm up for something on your return. The halcyon days of Shep, ITFC, NCFC etc. What about doing John Wark? (That was a joke before you get any ideas. I'd need to wash my hands after each edit.) Enjoy your hols. --Dweller 22:18, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Night of the Long Knives FAC

Thanks for all your help in providing criticism for Night of the Long Knives. I have nominated it here it for featured article status, and would appreciate your assessment. Thanks, Mcattell 01:52, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

The Make-Up GAC review

Thanks for taking the time to look at The Make-Up article. I've addressed many of your concerns and commented on a few others. So, if you could take a look at the article again and my comments posted on the talk page I'd appreciate it. Hope you're not working too hard while on Holiday. Thanks again! Drewcifer3000 10:22, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

I have since implemented a few more of your more recent suggestions. Drewcifer3000 18:23, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
Awesome! Thanks for the thorough review. I'll see about fixing the short paragraphs soon. Drewcifer3000 07:44, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Smile

Connell66 has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

And you are an excellent editor in every respect. Hope you enjoy your vacation!

Singapore Dreaming

Haemo appears to have finished copy-editing. After you re-read the article:

  • If "the prose is clear and the grammar is correct", please pass Singapore Dreaming's GA nomination.
  • If several minor prose problems remain, kindly raise them on the talk page and leave the article on hold until next Monday (Singapore time).
  • If there are still substantial problems with the prose, feel free to fail it.

--J.L.W.S. The Special One 07:00, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Talk:Singapore Dreaming

I'm just here to point out that your GA review there has been on hold for well over 7 days.  ;) Giggy UCP 08:42, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

See my post above, Giggy. --J.L.W.S. The Special One 09:28, 27 July 2007 (UTC)
The Rambling Man, when you get back, can you take care of this, please? :) Lara♥Love 04:50, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
Done.. The Rambling Man 10:56, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Award

The Special Barnstar
For your great work at WP:GAC I award you the special barnstar as you really deserve it, in gratiude of your hard work – also enjoy your holiday!.....— Rlest (formerly Qst) 09:57, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Football on the main page.

Just letting you know I've made a request for a football team article to appear on the main page for the start of the season. Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests Buc 07:38, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

ALoan

he quit. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:21, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Hilary Duff GA nom

Hello!, Yeah we've did quite a bit of stuff on the article, however one problem will not be solve, the section in which she is part German Ancestry (there was a link before, but was a fan site thus was removed). Also there are quotes also where I haven't found a non copy-paste from Wikipedia source as well. There were about 6-8 sources added for some parts and most of the minor elements were fixed as well. Although, the GA for that will likely have to wait.JForget 14:16, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Ride a White Horse GA

I have made some changes to the article based on your review. Hopefully I got everything! Thanks so much for helping to improve the article. :) -- Underneath-it-All 15:50, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Edit summary on WP:GAC (16:49, 30 July 2007)

You don't think that's a bit drastic? :D EyeSereneTALK 15:56, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Best chuckle I've had all day. Cheers! EyeSereneTALK 16:04, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! :)

Thank you for your beautiful words and warm wishes on my birthday, dear Rambling Man! I took a well-deserved one-day wikibreak and spent it with my family and my friends... and actually had a beer after months of forced abstinence! :) Of course, there's no way I'd forget about you, so I saved a great, tasty piece of chocolate cake just for you - but sorry, no beer left! Again, thank you so much for taking the time to wish me well, and have a wonderful day, my friend! Love, Phaedriel - 19:15, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Please, don't apologize for just a few hours' delay, my friend... the joy that your kind words have gifted me, are sure worth a much, much longer wait :) Thank you so much! xxx, Sharon


Ryulong RFC

I don't believe it's canvassing to bring this up, as you mentioned something before, and I need a second person to sign off on it. I've reopened it: Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Ryulong. I've also not been able to complete it as fully as I would like; any input would be appreciated. The Evil Spartan 20:31, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Request

I was wondering if you could look over the Suzuka (manga) article. I'm planning on putting it up as a Good Article candidate soon, but I want most of problems solved before hand. Currently it is under peer review, so any help or suggestions you give would be appreciated. Thanks (Duane543 00:33, 31 July 2007 (UTC))

Fort Greble GA Review

Made the changes you suggested. If you could make a second review and let me know what else I need to change, it'd be much appreciated. Thanks! JKBrooks85 15:11, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I've made the second round of corrections. I'll have to wait until I get home to add the pictures, though. JKBrooks85 20:00, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Question about Zig Zag (character) GA review

I'm a little confused by one of the remarks you made about the review you made for the Zig Zag (character) article. You say, "References [5], [9], [10] need to be moved in accordance with WP:CITE." Where do they need to be moved exactly? Do you me "Removed" or "Replaced"? ISD 15:35, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Rambling Man! I believe I have finished all your requests that you have mentioned now, and is probably now GA status. If it still needs to be inproved, please let me know. Thanks again. ISD 15:53, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Cheers! You're the best! ISD 16:14, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Ramstein airshow disaster‎

Thanks for the review! I find all the points valid and constructive - some I wish that I would have spotted myself. It was great for me with some input from someone with fresh eyes.--rxnd ( t | € | c ) 18:39, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Disappearance of Madeleine McCann (2)

I am starting to feel that we are in the land of shifting goal posts. We are happy to fix any problems but we need to see an undertaking that GA status would then be granted bearing in mind that editors have put much work in to meet the lengthy list of points that you previously highlighted. Certainly, I assumed that the two bulleted sections that are now in the form of lists would be fine since lists are an acceptable alternative to prosing. Further, I notice that a proseline tag has now been applied to the section 'Possible sightings' that was not previously marked for attention. The only tangible suggestion that I can see is the criticism of single sentence paragraphs. This can readily be fixed but if we did so would we then be faced by further comments? My view, and other editors may see things differently, is that whatever we do there is no guarantee that the article would be awarded GA status. I am pointing the talk page to these comments, and other editors may have other views. TerriersFan 20:35, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

I understand your concern, and have replied on the talk page accordingly. I'd be happy to drop this review if you believe I'm not going about it the right way. I don't believe that the GA status is such a big deal but I do believe in quality articles. If I'm shifting the posts it's to make Wikipedia better, not to be an awkward sod. However, as I state on the article's talk page, I'll happily make way for another reviewer to deal with this. I'm still concerned over the stability of the article - it could change tomorrow tremendously, but I'm also concerned over your doubt in my consistency. Let me know, I'll gladly drop the review and allow another editor to take over. The Rambling Man 21:56, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Harry and the Potters

Thank you for taking the time to GA review Harry and the Potters. The points you made will help when I and others work on it. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 22:49, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Hello, I addressed the points you made in your review. Could you re-review the article again? Thanks for the quick response on the GA. --Hdt83 Chat 07:46, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Aha you're back

Enjoy your break? How about a collaboration on a bio of one of the 1948 Aussie touring party. Cricket bios are quite easy, I think, and it'll stay quite stable, lol. Best of all, it's another step toward that featured topic, which would be a very nice achievement (I'm quite achievement-motivated) Wanna choose one? --Dweller 09:42, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Methinks we have found our copyeditor. Email.Blnguyen (bananabucket) 06:56, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Bradman

([1]) --Dweller 11:36, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

is your dashing behaviour (geddit, boom boom) automated? If not, I'd hold your horses, because you're bound to need to do it again! And again. And again. Lol. --Dweller 14:23, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

([2]) Oops. Sozz. I've not read MOS for a few months, lol. --Dweller 15:07, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

No worries, After 60 GA reviews, those things kind of stand out...! The Rambling Man 15:21, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

We made a good start yesterday, methinks. Want to explain at the talk page why we need to chop material out? Not sure how much time I'll have today/tomorrow, especially as the unfortunate gunk referred to at AN is going to occupy a chunk of my Wikipedia life. --Dweller 12:44, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

As the original author of most of the material included in Bradman's article, I must say I am puzzled by, and not in favour of, the editing and restructure that you have done. It has effected the continuity of the article as originally conceived, why change the section headings? I have one more section that I have researched, about criticisms and personal relationships of Bradman that needs to be fitted in somewhere.Phanto282 03:45, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
I never claimed "ownership" of this article, I am asking legitimate questions about the changes that you have made. Phanto282 10:17, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

I reiterate that the lead should have been left, if it needed a little edit, then that could've been done. The heading "From Obscurity to Greatness" is redundant. Virtually all cricketers are obscure at the start of their careers. The lead flowed to the section headings, which were written as mini-essays on respective phases of Bradman's cricket career, to show: a)how he dealt with certain problems, b) include info not always included in his many biogs, c)how his cricket evolved, d) criticisms he attracted along the way, hence the section headings. I don't understand why they were changed. At the point of his playing retirement, the article diverges into separate sections (that overlap chronologically) on his administrative career, business career, family life, his technique etc. The images were chosen to reflect the relevant section in which they appear. The article needs to a tidy up and a copy edit, but not structural change. Like him or not, Bradman is a significant figure in cricket, and in Australia, so I don't think we will be overburdening the reader by the length of the article.Phanto282 11:07, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

I say again: why change the section headings? I fully explained my objection to this. They originally read: Formative years, Boy from Bowral, the 1930 Tour of England, Our Don Bradman, Bodyline, Back to form, a brush with death, Internal politics and test captaincy, the Ashes retained the end of an era, troubled war years, ghost of a once great cricketer. If “formative years” is redundant as a heading, then so is “Youth and early career”. It’s a waste of time arguing semantics. The original lead can be edited down to comply with WP:LEAD. At the mo, the article is 14,000 words, so it needs to lose about 20% or have other articles created from it. Bradman is not O’Reilly, he warrants a more in-depth article. I have explained how the article is structured, why change the structure and waste more time? Phanto282 12:08, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Interestingly, the point I pick up most is that one cricketer should warrant a more in-depth article than another. No. All cricketers deserve the same level of depth, whether they get it or not is dependent on the determination of editors and their willingness to comply with the guidelines. We're not wasting time, and even if we were, it's our time to waste! We're being bold and attempting to get a featured article which will appeal to cricketer fans and, most importantly by far, non-cricketer fans alike. The Rambling Man 14:34, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

??? So your logic is that somebody who has played one Test warrants the same depth in their biog as Bradman, or Sobers or WG Grace?? OK, interesting philosophy. One of the major points of the Bradman article is that he was more than a player, he was just as influential off-field. Also, he was Australia’s most famous sporting figure of the 20th century, there is an effort in the article to explain why. Then there is the paradox of his reclusiveness and his continuing fame. All of these points were specifically written for the person who has little or no interest in the game itself, hence the discussion of his personal problems and the criticisms he encountered. This is an attempt to depict the man, not his numbers. IMO, there is too much focus on his average of 99.94 at the expense of how he achieved what he did. Have you actually read through the whole thing? I can’t get an answer as to why the original section headings were changed, I have previously stated why they were created. Has it crossed your mind that in your boldness you maybe being reckless? I have put a suggestion on the article’s talk page about how to reduce its size, please read it and comment back. Phanto282 01:52, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Interesting philosophy indeed, I didn't say it was possible, it's ideological, but there you go. Yes I have "actually read the whole thing", thanks, and in fact I wasn't solely responsible for the changes you keep arguing with me about. I understand the meaning of reckless so I don't need a link to wiktionary, thanks. And no, I'm sure I wasn't being reckless. The article is already an order of magnitude better, so my being bold has certainly triggered an improvement drive, which is exactly what it was intended to do. Let's just get on with making the article encyclopaedic (ie as you've been told countless times, that's why the section titles were changed from sounding like essays to sounding like encyclopaedia headings) and pushing it to FA. The Rambling Man 06:44, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

It's time...

...for archive 21, methinks. --Dweller 14:24, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Ja, is done. The Rambling Man 14:26, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Singapore Dreaming

I believe all the issues have been addressed, and you can pass the article now. It's been on hold for over two weeks. --J.L.W.S. The Special One 14:45, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

External links to sites requiring registration

Hi, Rambling Man. I asked about external links to sites requiring registration here, and the editors there said that WP:EL doesn't apply to external sites used for citations. With that in mind, is Fun Home ready to get GA status? —Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 03:42, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the review. And I'm sorry if I sounded a bit tetchy about the external links issue — you're right that the discussion was worthwhile. Now, on to peer review! —Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 17:00, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

GA review

I'm totally jealous you snagged the Banksy review. Though I probably shouldn't be reviewing it as I'm a fan. But just as a fellow reviewer, I have made a comment that I feel is relevant to promoting the article on the talk. Cheers, VanTucky (talk) 05:51, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Fort Greble GA

I'd appreciate a re-review at this time. I still need to add in more pictures, but the text will likely remain the same. JKBrooks85 11:59, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the GA review! JKBrooks85 15:40, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

GA - Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

I have now fixed the proseline and single sentence points that you have made and carried out a restructuring that I think radically improves the article. I should be obliged if you would reassess the page since I see no basis on which it would now fail to meet GA standards. Indeed, I should like to think that it should not be far from being a FA. It would also be helpful if you pointed out any areas in which it falls short of FA status. TerriersFan 22:02, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for the award of GA status. I also much appreciate the attention to detail that you showed in fixing some errors consequential on my rewrite. TerriersFan 17:18, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Wisden Trophy

Hi. I was wondering if you could do the formatting tweaks on it....since I'm supposed to be GARing it...thanks, Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:54, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Duncan Bradslurp

Remember that nn cricketer? Where you been, pard? I'm almost ready to take it to AfD --Dweller 10:15, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Erm, what'd (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Donald_Bradman&diff=148923323&oldid=148916635 that) do? --Dweller 13:15, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
Probably nothing if you're using IE6 or IE7. Under Firefox it splits the references into three columns, and since a lot of them are simply author and page number references it makes the list a lot shorter... The Rambling Man 13:17, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

to your comment

the boy removed a kit which has been announced on the clubs official website [3]. without any reason at all, if that is not "vandalism" then what is? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by CalcioSalvo (talk • contribs).

The third kit is virtually irrelevant (as you well know) while the original kit has truly historical value. So, it's clearly NOT vandalism. And please sign your posts. And stop being rude and condescending to other editors, try to discuss things in a mature fashion. The Rambling Man 12:16, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

if its irrelevent then why does other clubs articles feature their third kit (including featured article and what a lot of football articles are meassured by Arsenal F.C.), why would the club put it on the front page of the official websites? if you're going to interact with me then i suggest you put aside your little grudge you have. i call things how i see them, the boy thinks nobody else can add info to the clubs article, that is not how wikipedia works.--CalcioSalvo 12:22, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

notice how you completely skirt around the Arsenal F.C. comment and ignore the fact that it shows their third kit clearly on that featured article? you know, the little image which has 'Arsenal's third-choice & European away kit for 2007—08' under it? as i said, i feel you're bias against me, probably from the run in we had before where you kind of embrassed on my designate page?--CalcioSalvo 13:30, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
As I noted on your talk page, the Arsenal kit will be the one they wear in Europe, hence its significance. I have no bias against you, although I am aware that you tend to insult other editors in your edit summaries, something I've warned you about in your previous account. Also, your edits to change what was piped to regarding SSC Napoli were simply a waste of time and server space, and in no way did I embarrass myself. Hurrah! The Rambling Man 14:27, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Bradman Intro

I have edited the intro to this (368 words, O'Reilly is 344):

Sir Donald George Bradman AC (27 August 1908—25 February 2001), often called The Don, was an Australian cricketer, administrator and writer on the game, universally acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time.[1] He is one of Australia's most popular sporting heroes, and one of the most respected past players in other cricketing nations.[2] His career Test batting average of 99.94 is by some measures the greatest statistical performance in any major sport.[3].[4]
The story of the self-taught Bradman practicing alone using a cricket stump and a golf ball, is part of Australian folklore.[5] Bradman’s meteoric rise from bush cricket to the Australian Test team took just over two years. Before his 22nd birthday, he set myriad records for high scoring (many of which survive today) and became Australia’s sporting idol at the height of the Great Depression.[6] Special tactics (known as Bodyline)[7] were devised by the England team to curb his brilliance.
During his 20-year career, Bradman consistently scored at a level that made him “worth three batsmen to Australia”, in the words of Len Hutton.[8] Committed to attacking, entertaining cricket, Bradman drew spectators in record numbers. However, he found the constant adulation an anathema which affected how he dealt with others.[9] The focus of attention on his individual performances strained relationships with some teammates, administrators and journalists who thought him to be aloof and wary.[10] After World War II, he made a dramatic comeback and in his final season led an Australian team known as “The Invincibles”.[11] RC Robertson-Glasgow wrote of the English reaction to Bradman’s retirement that, "…a miracle has been removed from among us. So must ancient Italy have felt when she heard of the death of Hannibal."[12]
A complex, driven man not given to forming many close personal relationships,[13] Bradman maintained his pre-eminence by acting as an administrator, selector and writer for three decades after his retirement. His opinion was highly sought, but in his declining years he became reclusive. Paradoxically, his status as a national icon increased to the point where the Australian Prime Minister called him the “greatest living Australian”.[14] He appeared on stamps and coins, and became the first living Australian to have a museum dedicated to his life.

Suggest you change it to the above. All the notes can remain the same and Note 4 about the averages of Headley and Pollock can be expanded with original text "By way of comparison, the second and third best Test averages over completed careers of batsmen who have played 20 Tests or more are 60.97 and 60.83." Phanto282 14:07, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Paul Dickov

Just spotted this comment from you on Oldelpaso's talk page: I remember him scoring for City in the playoff final (a few years ago!) - thanks for bringing back some very traumatic memories ;-) ChrisTheDude 20:15, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

GAC Reviewer of the Week

The Good Article Medal of Merit
Congratulations, I have chosen you as my GAC Reviewer of the Week for the week ending 4/8/2007. Epbr123 00:32, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Bradman

Hi. Sorry I've not been around to help. As usual, editing opportunities rare at weekend (just look what the time is now - 01.30 local time!) Had a thought during the day today that the difference between Bradman and his nearest rivals would neatly be demonstrated by a bar graph... it'd look especially stark if the x axis ran from 50.00 to 100.00, with the bunch of great batsmen hovering at the bottom, and Bradman soaring away into the stratosphere. I also wondered if a pic of O'Reilly might be nice for illustrating their rivalry... just some random thoughts. Seems like you have the situation over the wholesale changes we've made nicely in hand. It'll be great to have another pair of hands on the case - and dissent will only improve things, as we're challenged to justify our changes, it'll ensure they're good ones. --Dweller 00:38, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

And not a blinking moment too soon. Good to have you back, mon ami. See above and the Bradders talk page. --Dweller 10:18, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Jodrell Bank Observatory

Hello. Thanks again for the review you did on the Jodrell Bank Observatory article. I've now reworked the article, and I believe that I have fixed all of the issues you raised. Would you be willing to take another look at the article, to see if it is now worthy of GA status? Mike Peel 16:30, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Away?

Again? Give my love to the mannekin. And the Belgian beers. --Dweller 22:04, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

I avoided Brussels in favour of Dinant - beautiful and a yard away from Leffe, the king of beers, particularly Leffe Neuf, 9%, pheweeee... The Rambling Man 16:26, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Viscount Castlereagh GA nomination

Hello. I've changed the Viscount Castlereagh article to try to meet some of your concerns. Here's what I've done to meet each one, item by item:

  • I've given titles to each of the online references. I'm sort of a noob at dealing with Wikipedia's reference templates, and most of the time I just state the URL.... Thank-you for fixing the title links for me.
  • When I looked at the Early career and Ireland section, I thought about merging some of the paragraphs. I realised, however, that each one deals with a distinct element and they probably couldn't be combined without muddling each one's meaning. Trying to combine the paragraph on his family with the paragraph on his election to Parliament, or even those on the Act of Union and Catholic emancipation, would be confusing. I think the better solution might just be to add more content to each paragraph.
  • Point taken on the "tensions cool" issue. I've changed it to read "relaxed".
  • I've combined most all of the single-sentence paragraphs with larger ones around them or with each other. In some cases, though, they're unavoidable, like the sentence-paragraphs introducing quotes on his career and death or the sentence on the blue plaque outside Loring Hall.
  • In the tense example you cited, the one sentence indicates he learned French, but at a future time with respect to his learning Latin. I think it's correct, but I agree it's awkward, and all the same I changed it to read "he learned".
  • The Decline and death section is now fully cited, and information I couldn't confirm has been removed.
  • I would, but I'm not in possession of Kissinger's book anymore. I'll try to get it back so I can look up page numbers in the future.
  • It's been argued that he was bisexual because of what he told the King about being accused of "the same crime as the Bishop of Clogher". I agree that's a pretty flimsy reason though, seeing as how he had suffered a breakdown and would kill himself a few days later, so I've removed the category.

Hope that helps. I'm willing to do more work on it if you think it needs it. -- The_socialist talk? 07:02, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

Wow... my first good article! Thank-you very much. -- The_socialist talk? 04:18, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Request for admin coaching

Hello, I am looking for an admin coach and I have noticed your appear to be available for a new student - as you previous one is now an admin. You seem to have the experience I am looking for so I look forward to hearing a response when you return from your travels. Camaron1 | Chris 10:51, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

I have replied to your comment at User Talk:Camaron1. Camaron1 | Chris 17:05, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

I have answered the question you set - enjoy reading and criticising! Camaron1 | Chris 18:52, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

I have further replied to your suggestions. Camaron1 | Chris 20:00, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Added another reply, I am getting underway with your suggestions. Camaron1 | Chris 20:24, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

I have added another topic to my admin coaching; it is a little outside normal admin coaching practises but I think I need your advice on something relevant to adminship. Camaron1 | Chris 10:20, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

I have now added a dispute overview for you. Camaron1 | Chris 20:40, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Auzentech

Guten abends. Is there any chance of you taking another look at Auzentech? It's very notable as far as I can see. I can understand if you deleted it because it had no references, but there are plenty out there.

There's a whole bunch of reviews on their older soundcard, the Meridian[4][5]. Of higher note is their upcoming Prelude card[6][7], which was probably mentioned in the original article, but I can't tell. The card is of note because it uses the X-Fi main processor, making this the first instance of Creative allowing another company to use their chips. Creative themselves are very notable, as you probably know, making this card - and this company - well worthy of inclusion. The Dolby Digital and Soundstorm pages link to Auzentech as well.

Even without the prelude Auzen are no less notable than Turtle Beach, which has an article. But to be fair, that one doesn't reference sources either.

Just give it some thought. -Skorpus McGee 18:59, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

An IP you blocked

Did you mean to block 76.238.50.188 indefinitely? Acalamari 20:12, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

That's fine then; I wasn't accusing you or anything. I just thought it would be better to ask you rather than just unblock and reblock. Acalamari 15:28, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
You're welcome. :) Acalamari 15:31, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

65!

Bloody hell...65 freaking reviews in a month - that's just crazy. To celebrate, can you do a review for me? :P Giggy Talk 02:23, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

For a moment I thought you were going to do Kylie Minogue...which is an FA :P I'd like Powderfinger please (in the Music/Musicians section, at #9 in the queue I think). Giggy Talk 07:15, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
Dude, you've done 65, and yet you've been looking at Powderfinger for over half and hour now...get a job/life! Giggy Talk 08:41, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Miguel Cotto part 2

I know it took a heck of a lot longer that what was said but I kind of got tied up with Ramón Emeterio Betances, sorry about that. Now, I just finished adding a nice 5,000 byte extention to the sections that were lacking some meat, I also removed the entire 'Auto scare' section since it seemed redundant (no refs whatsoever) specially since the one that broke his arm wich is more notable doesn't have one, what's do you think its next by priority? -- Caribbean~H.Q. 05:10, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

I'll check it out as soon as I get a moment. The Rambling Man 16:05, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
Actually, I finished with the two points left in the review and nominated it to GAC, I guess you can get another GA review under your belt if you are interested. -- Caribbean~H.Q. 00:32, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

2002 UEFA Cup Final

Ok I've fixed most of what you mentioned in the review, and I would appreciate it if you could have another look. NapHit 11:43, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

I've done everything except the fair use rationale for the image, as i'm unsure what needs to be done on that NapHit 17:42, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
Ok I've done everything you said and I think the fair use on the image is ok NapHit 11:16, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Fixed the route to the final problem, makes sense to have it under the relevant headings NapHit 13:40, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Lex94

Yamla thinks I have been doing sockpuppetry, but obviously the IPs of the different posters on that page are different. You can see for yourself. Yamla is having an "abuse of power" episode. Lex94 9:41, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Message received

I think this is something we can work out between ourselves, thanks. Neil ム 15:29, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Have an ASCII barnstar of gratitude: * Neil ム 15:32, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

FRWL GA on Hold

All the requested work is done. Please check soon. Vikrant Phadkay 16:30, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Powderfinger GA

Hey Rambling Man. I assume you're watching the page, but I thought I'd let you know that I've seen to all of the items on your list about the Powderfinger GAC/nomination. The only one I haven't is the image issue. I'm searching for one, but the ones around seem to suck (i.e. don't have all the members in one shot). I'll keep trying, but I think it's ready for another skim over otherwise. Thanks! --lincalinca 04:11, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

See mate, THAT'S why you need to come to Australia more often - to take photos for my GAs, cos I'm too poor/not committed enough to do it :) Giggy Talk 04:49, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Are you talking to me? I live in Melbourne...? Or are you rambling to the rambling man? --lincalinca 05:09, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Bobby Robson

As per Talk:Ian Thorpe and GregorB's comments,
Aren't I such a crufty monkey? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:09, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Maybe it's too early for me but I'm missing the point methinks... The Rambling Man 07:29, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Per WP:CRUFT

“ Fancruft is a term sometimes used in Wikipedia to imply that a selection of content is of importance only to a small population of enthusiastic fans of the subject in question. While "fancruft" is often a succinct and frank description of such accumulations, it also implies that the content is unimportant ”

Perhaps I focus on unimportant and excessive detail.Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:36, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

I see. I doubt it, but that's why we have peer reviews, to weed out the cruft from the summary! The Rambling Man 07:51, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
There we are. We've passed. On another note, I've put Pham Ngoc Thao up for FAC but looks as though the prose needs a bit of ironing. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 08:53, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Dingle Bodgecock

So... what about it? --Dweller 09:40, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, yeah, I know!!! I've been hectic at the moment trying to finish off all the GA reviews and I've taken on a prospective admin candidate and I'm tyring to get Bobby Robson to GA still myself. But I will get back to the Don... promise... The Rambling Man 09:42, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

SDB

It would seem the main protagonists re. the headings/structure are you and me. Therefore, I’m sure we can sort it quickly to move forward.

1. I think that the headings in place now are quite good. I don’t understand which are uncyclopaedic about them. I would suggest one change: “first-class career” to become “first-class debut”. His f-c career is intertwined with the test career, so career isn’t strictly accurate. 2. Until a couple of days ago, I was vague as to how long an article should be, and lets face it WP:SIZE is a bit vague. Having re-thought it in the last two days, I reckon cutting chunks out for a controversies article will suit the objective nicely. I would like to push this process along so I can focus on the controversies article as I have some good research to put in it that I didn’t put in the biog because everyone commented that it is too big. 3. Have you seen the article for Isaac Newton. Could this work for SDB?

Did you see the link I added? Look forward to your reply. Phanto282 10:48, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

WP:CVU status

The Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit project is under consideration to be moved to {{inactive}} and/or {{historical}} status. Another proposal is to delete or redirect the project. You have been identified as a project member and your input as to this matter would be welcomed at WT:CVU#Inactive.3F and at the deletion debate. Thank you! Delivered on behalf of xaosflux 16:30, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Graph

(I'm not really here) Ditch the redundant "Highest" in the title, and I think that's utterly magnificent. Deserves a graphstar. I'll have to invent it. --Dweller 17:18, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Looks great. Bung it in - right at the top, I'd suggest, as it helps people understand why he's quite so significant. --Dweller 11:45, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

RE: Sir Bobby

Yeah I agree about specifying the page/chapter, I'll do it with all future refs from the book. Dave101→talk  12:28, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Yeah the expansion looks great, I'll lend a hand where possible. Dave101→talk  16:45, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
I've had a go at expanding the start of the European section, it could definitely do with copy-editing when you get around to it but it's a start! Dave101→talk  17:55, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Sir Bobert of Bobsons

My goodness, you have been busy with Sir Bobby's article! Great work there. Just wanted to raise a question on the following (cited) statement:

"He went on to play 257 games and score 61 goals for West Bromwich Albion but in August 1962, he returned to Fulham after a disagreement with Albion chairman Jim Grant over his salary."

According to page 267 of "The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion" by Tony Matthews (which lists all Albion chairmen), Major H. Wilson Keys was the Albion chairman from 1947-1963. 'Jim' W Gaunt (not Grant) succeeded him in 1963 and remained until 1974. Page 319 of "The Essential History of West Bromwich Albion" by Gavin McOwan gives the same info as Matthews. Therefore, unless there is another source available, it may be better to say something like "....after a disagreement with the Albion board....". Over to you... --Jameboy 20:39, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Well that's Robson for you! The only source I'm using is his autobio so I'll recheck and perhaps we can discuss again shortly! Good spot though. The Rambling Man 20:46, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Pah, I can't read - Robson states "Jim Gaunt"... I'll correct. Thanks for the careful reading! The Rambling Man 07:08, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
That's excellent, very well done on getting it to GA. What about the year discrepancy though? Matthews says that Gaunt didn't become chairman until 1963. There's a number of possible explanations - maybe Gaunt was a director or chief executive prior to becoming chairman and was in charge of players wages, or maybe one or other source is just wrong. I'm going to try to do some more research on this but wondered if it might be worth adding a footnote about it in the meantime? I know it's only a minor detail, but details are my thing. --Jameboy 12:36, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Oh yeah, completely overlooked the year. Hmm, I'll have another look. I'm not finished with the article, I want to push it all the way to FA so any help you could provide en route would be awesome... The Rambling Man 12:39, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Bugger it, Robson definitely claims to have handed a transfer request in during Summer 1962 and that Gaunt was the one he had the argument over salary with. Your sources are doubtless more reliable though, any chance of finding out if Gaunt was involved in a different capacity at the club at that time? The Rambling Man 12:50, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Stop, yourself

Stop acting like a nutcase and trolling my edits to the D Generation article. The version I like best? Take a look at the history, I wrote 98% of the article. The reason I removed the edit was because somebody added a random POV of their music (which is against WP:MOS and WP:NPOV) onto it which doesn't belong. Its not acceptable to add a random personal review of production skills into the middle of a music article. - The Daddy 09:08, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Nor is it acceptable to continually introduce typos, POV and edit against the WP:MOS despite several warnings. The Rambling Man 09:10, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Looks like your having a meltdown over on the article, good luck with that.[8] As for ownership, I never claimed ownership, just stated the simple fact that I wrote 98% of the article so how can I have a favourite version, when most of it is what I've contributed anyway? (this was the pitiful state it was in before I'd worked on it and turned it around[9])

Despite the warning that I gave you, you continued to blatantly revert it to the one which added a random personal review of their music and production skills, which is against WP:MOS and WP:NPOV. If you feel the need to stick your nose in and preach on the way you think I should edit (where you cited MOS) then the least you could do is follow the same policies. Been an admin doesn't somehow give you the right to ignore our policies and harass me. - The Daddy 09:16, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Indeed, nor would I seek to ignore policies nor harass anyone, however your behaviour here is disturbing - you deliberately introduce typos into an article and claim to be following the WP:MOS? You deliberately add POV (e.g. "...very popular...") and yet claim to be following WP:NPOV? Bizarre. Anyway, as Dweller says, you need to take it easy otherwise sanctions will be tough. The Rambling Man 09:19, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Graphstar

The Graphstar
Awarded to TRM. For your splendid efforts in adding graphs to cricket biographies. --Dweller 11:10, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

btw

You got mail. --Dweller 12:13, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

I'll have to pick it up at home - mail server at work is too touchy... The Rambling Man 12:15, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
I like mysteries. ([10]) --Dweller 15:45, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Crowded House

Hey Lincalinca, I noticed what you'd written to Giggy about casting his eye over the above. Well, my first instinct would be to say you need a heap more references. A lot of the paragraphs don't contain a single citation and unreferenced articles don't tend to do too well at WP:GAC.... The Rambling Man 13:40, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Rambling Man. I intend to dedicate some time to fixing the refs there. Everything in the whole article is actually referenced in the footnotes, I just need to connect the dots (plus, I've asked for Slabba, who worked on Powderfinger with us, to help since s/he was paradigm in improving things in that area). Thanks for the input, though! It's much appreciated. Any other input you may have? --lincalinca 13:43, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
Would you mind casting your eye over Crowded House again. Johnfos, who put the refsneeded tag on the page, removed it again having been satisfied, but I want to make sure we're getting it right. I know I need one more source for the style section. there's one part that's unreferenced in that section, which I'll find or quote out till I can source it. --lincalinca 11:34, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Cricket infobox

Hi,

Care to comment on developing cricketer infobox at WT:CRIC? Best wishes, –MDCollins (talk) 15:24, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Update on admin coaching

Hey, just to let you know, I have given an update on our admin coaching page for you to read. Happy editing! Camaron1 | Chris 17:35, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

GAC backlog elimination drive

The Good Article Medal of Merit
Thank you for your participation in the GAC backlog elimination drive! Epbr123 21:28, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Re:Anil

Oh great, will do that. Thanks for leaving the note. Gnanapiti 22:29, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

erm...

What's this? --Dweller 13:44, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

James Milner Career section

Not really asking for full feedback on this article (although I wouldn’t mind it). I’d just like to know what you feel the best way the divide up the Career section is, by Club, by season, not at all or some other way. Please leave your reply under the section in my talk page named “Milner Career section”. Buc 16:31, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

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Thanks for the revert, I assume it was false? Electriceel [ə.lɛk.tʃɹɪk il] 09:08, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

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Testing

Thanks for the notice, sorry, just trying to get used to Wikipedia culture... heh! --Whitmorewolveyr 10:14, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Harry and the Potters

Thanks for your info re album covers! Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 13:14, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Haemo

Did I miss something? The allegation seems to be so ludicrously unsupported that I can't quite believe I'm reading it right. What's your take on this? btw, a good night in the Carling Cup for East Anglia --Dweller 13:58, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Just because I happened to be here to post the message below, I feel inclined to answer this. I don't get it. Just because he's talking about merging some articles regarding pedophilia doesn't make him a pedophile. Personally, I thought maybe I was missing something. Lara♥Love 14:17, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
OK, so that's two of us :0). TRM? --Dweller 14:19, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Yep. I've added my support to Haemo. The Rambling Man 14:51, 15 August 2007 (UTC) And who wants to win Mickey Mouse cup anyway? Focus on the league!
OK. When we went 5-0 up on 31 minutes, I did wonder if we'd make it to 15, lol. Should've known better. --Dweller 14:54, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Yeah, and you lost the second half 2-0. We was robbed, last minute of extra time pen conceded. Dodgy. The Rambling Man 14:56, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Maybe Jamie Cureton's not a one-season wonder after all. I was convinced he was... and that we were wasting money on him. After all, I remember Mike Sheron, lol. --Dweller 14:58, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

My turn...

Now I'm asking for your help. I started the GA review on Bobby Eaton a few days ago and completely forgot about it. I normally add them to my to-do list, otherwise this happens. Anyway, I'm overhauling Elvis today to get it ready for FA. If you have time, can you review Bobby Eaton? I gave some very basic recommendations when I first took on the review and they've addressed those, so they told me. It's not a long article, pro-wrestler, so should be pretty easy, one way or the other kind of things. If you can't do it, no prob. Just let me know. I'll try to find someone else, or just bang it out myself. Either way, thanks for your consideration. Lara♥Love 14:14, 15 August 2007 (UTC)


Bobby Eaton GAC

Thanks for the comments, they are much appreciated. I have amended the article as possible. In one or two cases I have split the sentence up so it sounds better. If there are some minor changes leave a further note on Eaton's talkpage. Also, can you leave a note on my talkpage in case I forget to check the talkpage later. Thanks! Davnel03 18:08, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Australians in Thailand

Apologies but I am a Wikipedia Virgin. I do not understand the reasoning behind the deletion. AIT is notable is it is a socail group for expat Australians in Thailand. It has been running for 10 years, is not commercial and is about as releavant as other Bangkok based organisations such as The Thailand Tigers and Southerners who aslo appear on Wikipedia. Perhaps you can explain [User:holtneil] Holtneil 06:45, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Sure, I deleted your article under criteria WP:CSD#A7, in real words, because it was an article about a group which not assert sufficient notability. WP:ORG should help you determine whether your group is sufficiently notable to appear in Wikipedia, but please note, even if you believe it meet the notability requirements, you still need to provide references which verify your claims, and these references need to be from reliable sources. I'm afraid just because other stuff exists which you think is similar, it doesn't mean your article is not subject to the policies I've outlined. Hope that helps, let me know if there's anything else I can do. The Rambling Man 07:09, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

User:Kalistakaliman

Any chance you can have a word. It'd be a daft way for a newbie to get blocked. --Dweller 11:29, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Word had. The Rambling Man 11:52, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Ta. How's Robson? --Dweller 11:56, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Well I think it's going rather well actually. GA'd yesterday and hoping to get a second peer review and FAC in place in the next couple of weeks. If you get a moment, fancy casting it a glance? The Rambling Man 11:58, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Want a copyedit? --Dweller 12:03, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Yeah, why not. The article, as it stands, is pretty comprehensive already. There are a couple of disjointed sentences and I think that the Newcastle section needs trimming and the Euro section expanding a bit, but other than that it's ready to PR, so a copyedit would be sheer delight. The Rambling Man 12:13, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Wow. Thanks. If that's what I get for the teensiest start of copyediting, can't wait till I've finished. Seriously - what did I do? --Dweller 21:39, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

OK... weekend beckons. I'll carry on with the copyedit when I can. I think I've slightly messed up in the bit that summarises his management achievements at Ipsh!t. There's some POV in coming close to winning something. How about going for just wins and runner ups. Anyway, I'll be mostly out as usual for the next couple of days. Have a good one. --Dweller 14:24, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

Fun Home FAC

Thanks for the support, Rambling Man! I've added the "free registration required" to the NYT citation — not sure how I missed that one. I've got a few minor stylistic/formatting queries at Talk:Fun Home for which your experience might be useful too. Anyway, thanks! —Josiah Rowe (talk • contribs) 15:27, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

Clio's birthday

So now I have three projects on the go. Copyedit for Robby Bobson, the Bradman FA saga and now, for Clio's birthday, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man to GA. I'm not so familiar with GA as FA... so I thought you might be able to advise. Can you take a peek at the pix for now and let me know if their licensing would be an impediment to promotion? Ta. --Dweller 08:49, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

Other than reorganising information, improving flow of copy and sorting out the image problems, what else would I need to do to get to GA status? --Dweller 12:30, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

New links

Your comment:

"Hi. Please stop adding the link to a non-specific survey site which doesn't enhance any of the football articles you've thus far added them to. I have reverted your changes. Thanks. The Rambling Man 14:52, 17 August 2007 (UTC)"


...is unjustified as all the individual sites ARE specific fans surveys/research to those individual clubs/teams. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Eddieonline (talk • contribs).

I agree with Rambling Man here. Your edits were clearly what we would class as spam. --Dreaded Walrus t c 15:00, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
Nah, the links do not provide anything useful to the article. Since they're surveys they'll always be original research, no evidence of anything scientific going on. The site itself is difficult to use and poorly laid out, and doesn't enhance the articles you've linked to it from. The Rambling Man 15:02, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
I think you are being very harsh personally.

Eddieonline 15:06, 17 August 2007

And you're entitled to feel that way. I have a duty to uphold the policies of Wikipedia, and removing WP:SPAM is one way that I do that. The Rambling Man 15:22, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

GA Review Request

2007 UEFA Champions League Final (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs) - could you please review the article? El-Nin09 15:47, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks mate El-Nin09 18:45, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

sorry, i meant 2005 UEFA Champions League Final (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs) Really sorry. El-Nin09 19:49, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
thanks , really sorry El-Nin09 07:29, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Admin coaching update

I have added a quick update to the admin coaching page to keep you informed. Thanks. Camaron1 | Chris 19:07, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

Virtual classroom discussion

I've restored the Virtual classroom's main discussion area. The previous one got chopped up into student coaching pages.

The current topic of discussion is Trends on Wikipedia and where we are heading. Please come and join us.

The Transhumanist    22:33, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

The revert

Thanks! :) Acalamari 15:48, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

No worries...! The Rambling Man 16:02, 18 August 2007 (UTC)

Image issues and Powderfinger GA

Just my luck...I went away during the review, and am back now :) Thanks for passing it nontheless, I suppose I'll just have to brush up a bit more on image policy, and keeping searching for an image which actually is free. Thanks again, Giggy Talk 00:52, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

2007 UEFA Champions League Final

Hi is there any chance you could review 2007 UEFA Champions League Final please NapHit 14:01, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Ok the article is ready for a re review NapHit 12:30, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Ok I think it's done now thanks for your help NapHit 12:59, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Blobby Pantson

Can you do an automated run-through, looking for double spacing? I've found quite a few so far, but may have missed some. --Dweller 09:56, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Well, if you mean double spaces after full stops then they're fine, that's how I write English. If you mean double spaces between words then that is a heinous crime worthy of no mercy. The Rambling Man 10:02, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Ah. I've been pruning the former. Did you, by any chance, once use WordPerfect? It loved double spaces. --Dweller 10:09, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
I have, in my time, been forced to use Wordperfect, but I actually prefer the aesthetics of the double space. So leave them, okay? Or else... The Rambling Man 10:15, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Enjoy the weekend's football action? George Burley did. Hahahahah. Couldn't have happened to a nicer man. --Dweller 10:22, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Yeah, saw that. I was gutted, we were robbed - softest penalty I've ever seen. Oh well, a point away at Plymouth isn't to be sniffed at.... we're on the telly on Sunday but I'm away (again) - I'll record it so no trying to tell me the result until I tell you that you can! The Rambling Man 10:38, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Vandalism

I wasn't trying to vandalise, just stub down the article, per the stub policy. Sorry. --Whitmorewolveyr 10:41, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Interiot

How the heck have I racked up 1,000+ deleted edits?!?!? Can't believe it - that's 10% of my Wikipedia contributions. --Dweller 11:46, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

You're just a damned stinking deletionist at your cold stoney heart.I've got about 3,000! The Rambling Man 11:47, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
I don't mean pages I've deleted. I mean edits I've made that have been deleted. --Dweller 11:49, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Even worse - you're a failed editor too... Boo. Perhaps it was all those pages like Why I love Ian Crook and stuff you made when you first got here? The Rambling Man 11:51, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
I'm a bit flummoxed, to be honest. Wonder if Interiot can run me a process that'll generate where they were. --Dweller 11:52, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Ah, how many speedy deletion tags have you ever added to articles? The Rambling Man 11:54, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
Hmmm... probably a lot! Yes, that'd account for a whole bunch. Then there'd be edits made in failed attempts to rescue AfDd articles. But I still reckon there must be a few hundred gone on some chunky articles I've contributed to. 99.94 was made a redirect, so it wasn't even that doomed affair. --Dweller 11:59, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
You could always make a request to Interiot to see what he can do, a pretty handy chap as it happens. The Rambling Man 12:00, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

FInding Wikipedia references

I'm in need of finding all the articles that reference a particular external website. Is there a tool for this? How can it be done? Alatari 12:51, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Hmm, that's a good question. I don't know the answer. You could try the help desk? Sorry I can't be of much more use than that... The Rambling Man 12:54, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

2002 UEFA Cup Final

Certainly not! Mattythewhite 15:20, 20 August 2007 (UTC)