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Current • Feb-Aug, 2006 • Aug, 2006 onwards [edit] Dyson Sphere
My pleasure. Thank you. — RJH (talk) 16:45, 3 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] Re: Footnote levels?There's really no such thing as having too many footnotes, in my opinion (with the proviso that multiple footnotes for a single sentence should be combined into a single note, so there's a natural limit of [# of sentences] footnotes for an article). Even if there was, ~60 would certainly not be a reasonable upper limit; see, for example, this article. (Having said that: have you considered using "
[edit] Rome (TV series)Thank you very much for your helpful feedback on the talk page about the episode list I was editing. You made a very good point on the formatting of other tables to match as well. Per your suggestion, I've been working on those too. Would you mind taking a peek at those additional tables and providing me feedback, yet again? They are now located on the same page as the original list, which in turn is located here. Though I am hoping for any and all feedback, I also am in particular need of feedback on the multiple use of "no image" links under secondary characters. I personally don't like it and wondered if by chance you might have an idea. Should I merge the summary section for each, until a photo is found? (x-posted to the Rome talk page) MagnoliaSouth | Talk 07:27, 18 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] Re: Third Servile WarYep, that's why; I suspect it will pass easily once the issue brought up there has been fixed. :-) Kirill Lokshin 04:42, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
Mmm, please feel free to put it up! (If there are any other issues with the article, I doubt you'll find them without subjecting it to the full FAC gauntlet, in any case.) Kirill Lokshin 14:55, 21 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] Fermi Paradox and "logic 101"I haven't involved myself with this article for a while, but I saw your edit summary comments and took a look at the content of the edits in question. I'd like to point out that the content of your edits, and those that you're arguing against, do not match your comments. Your "opponent" is not stating that anything--a negative or otherwise--has been proven; he's only saying that the theory your edits describe is not supported by current science. Furthermore, It isn't correct to say that "a negative cannot be proven." Any statement, including a provable one, can be stated as a negative (the square root of 9 is not 42). Even the in type of speculation where people tend to bring up the cliche' that a negative cannot be proven, the cliche' is often incorrect. Those who believe there is a Loch Ness Monster might say "you can't prove it doesn't exist." But you can: just drain the lake and check for any monsters flopping around in the mud. KarlBunker 02:43, 23 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] Re: FAC commentHi Vedexent - yes you should take it as a compliment. I did want to read more, and maybe an "analysis" or future impact section would have been useful to add. I know the sources are limited, so its perfectly ok. Rama's arrow 16:07, 23 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] Third Servile War -resultsSpartacus and Declining Slavery will add more. Wandalstouring 20:01, 23 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] Re: WowThank you for your kind words! Kirill Lokshin 20:43, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Re: MACV-SOGThanks for the advice. As you can see, I was intelligent enough to follow some of it. Did some grad work in the subject area, but at the time (the mid-80s) there just wasn't enough primary source material out there. Worked on a history of the Joint Chief's involvement in the escalation period for my master's thesis instead. Have always been fascinated by the tantalizing puzzle of SOG. Spent years prying it apart and putting it back together again. RM Gillespie 03:05, 25 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] WikiProject Military history Newsletter - Issue VII - September 2006
This is an automated delivery by Grafikbot - 20:25, 26 September 2006 (UTC) [edit] Re: The Citizendium.ProjectPersonally, I have no intentions of participating in Citizendium. Aside from the fact that I consider forks to be a bad idea in general (see below), I have no formal education in anything resembling history, so my participation there would necessarily be as a second-class citizen. I'd much rather work in an (admittedly flawed) system where everyone has at least the potential to work on an equal level than one where anyone without a suitably long CV is relegated to grunt work. More generally, forks tend to be very drastic things. Not only is there a split of the community, but, more fundamentally, a split of the encyclopedia itself. Nobody will actually bother merging changes to one copy of the article into the other, because it would simply be too much work to keep them synchronized. Insofar as Wikipedia functions as a market externalityâin other words, where the benefit for someone to use it is proportional to the number of other usersâcreating a split version will lead to poorer-quality material in both, since the overall number of editors fixing things will be smaller in each case. (Although the flaws will likely be in different topic areas.) (All this quite aside from the practical problems with Sanger's proposal. The requirement of using real names is extraordinarily problematic; the effect will be that articles which are controversialâparticularly where certain additions may provoke legal (or extra-legal!) reprisalsâwill simply be abandoned.) Kirill Lokshin 16:44, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
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This is an automated delivery by grafikbot 22:56, 25 October 2006 (UTC) [edit] Starship Troopers & Portrayals of Mormons in popular mediaYou are correct that none of the main characters are Mormon, but in the book there is a whole Mormon colony that is described as being warned to evacuate, they don't, and they are slaughtered. In the movie it is instead shown as a short news bulletin, with the unmistakable Angel Moroni statue shown above the compound with the dead colonists strewn around. They don't play as major part in the story as they did in Heinlein's Sixth Column, but they are there. -- 71.35.41.92 05:04, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
Ahem. Well. I didn't say it was a legitimately available electronic text file of the book. However, I have done a text search for "Latter", "Latter-day", "Saints", "Utah", "Colony", and "Colonists". "Latter", "Latter-day", "Saints", "Utah" come up negative. "Colony" turns up references to "Sanctuary" (the Terran Federation's "alternate Earth"), Iskander (the human colony in the proxima centauri system), "Faraway" (which is mentioned as a human colony that has been occupied by the Arachnids, but is not mentioned as being Mormon), Sheol (which is an Arachnid colony). The only other planets I remember being mention are Klendathu (the Arachnid home world) and "Planet P" (another "Bug" planet and not even a colony, but "an uncompleted advance base"). A Google.com search for "Starship Troopers Mormon" as well as "Starship Troopers Latter Day Saints" yields many references to Mormons in the film version, but no mention of Mormons in the book version. In fact, I found the following:
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The only possible Mormon reference I can see is if the name "Regato" is uniquely Mormon, which doesn't seem likely.
I suspect that you are incorrectly remembering an instance of Mormonism in a different novel as being in Starship Troopers. Given that Heinlein did in fact make numerous references to the Latter-Day Saints in his writing, it is an easy and understandable mistake to make. Alternatively, I just haven't found it yet. If you can find the reference in the text, please let me know - you have me wondering now :) - Vedexent (talk) - 14:03, 12 November 2006 (UTC) [edit] Military history of ancient RomeHi, thanks for the copyedit. I was aware it was a colloquialism but was trying to liven up the section headers :-) Since you obviously have some knowledge of this area, I don't suppose that you would be interested in helping to expand the article into full prose? It is in an early state at the moment but we are trying to work it into a narrative account of the roman military's campagin history, with notes on other factors such as political impact, structural changes etc, where relevant. WOuld you be interested in helping? Cheers - PocklingtonDan 15:20, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Roman Military ProjectJust a note about your restructuring of the Roman military articles; are you not, essentially, re-creating a portal through a hierarchical structure of articles like that? Have you considered creating a Wikipedia:Portal for the project? - Vedexent (talk) - 23:25, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Legio XIII Gemina's "motto"I reverted you edit, as "Pia Fidelis" is not a motto, but a name.--Panarjedde 13:27, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Portals and linksCheck Amphibious warfare: it is in the Portal:War scope, yet it has only 1 link to the portal, not twice.--Panarjedde 22:25, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
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This is an automated delivery by grafikbot 23:46, 26 November 2006 (UTC) [edit] Re: Shadowrun being inspired by NeuromancerHello! I guess I could understand your request for a citation if had I stated "Shadowrunâ was inspired by Neuromancer" within the article. But all I did was add a link to a Wikipedia article about Shadowrun to the "See also" section. Neuromancer was published in 1984; Shadowrun followed closely in 1989. If the game was not inspired by "Neuromancer", then what was the inspiration? Both involve cybernetic enhancements (including retractable razors, a direct lift from the book), a Japanese theme (including a samurai character class, another direct lift), Cyberspace Decks/Decks (direct lift), and most telling...The Matrix. Do any of the writers/authors of the game specifically credit Neuromancer? Not that I can find; from my research, my understanding is that Mr. Gibson does not approve of Shadowrun, nor was he ever paid anything for the lifts, so the game designers are probably thanking their lucky stars that they haven't been sued. I imagine finding such a citation would be nigh on impossible. Would it make you more comfortable if I removed the phrase "inspired by Neuromancer"? Thanks! -- weirdoactor t|c -- 18:00, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
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This is an automated delivery by grafikbot 00:51, 27 December 2006 (UTC) [edit] Spartan and Athenian userboxes!Hi Vedexent! You seem to be the most active fellow in the Classical warfare task force, so I thought I'd bring my idea to you. I've been thoroughly fascinated with Classical Greece for some time now, especially the wars between Athens and Sparta. I've participated in a great number of debates about such wars, normally about the Peloponnesian Wars and the Persian invasions of the 5th century BCE, and during this time, I've developed a slant toward the Spartans, almost in the same fashion in which people may develop a slant toward a specific football team. Since many people whom I've discussed this topic with have a similar such slant, usually toward either the Spartans or Athenians, I thought, well, why not make a userbox for it on Wikipedia? Perhaps similar people would like to display such slants on their userpages. So I did, a few moments ago. They look a little base, and the page which they link to (which also tries to explain this issue) looks quite sad, but hey, it's still just an idea. If you wouldn't mind giving me your thoughts, I'd be most appreciative. Here are the userboxes themselves:
Thanks! ~ Maximilli, 03:10, 3 January 2007 (UTC) [edit] ProofreadHi Vedexent Could you proofread and perhaps correct the writing of Roman-Spartan War before I'm going to get my fillip at FAC. Thanks Wandalstouring 19:13, 14 January 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter: Issue XI - January 2007
This is an automated delivery by grafikbot 00:34, 24 January 2007 (UTC) [edit] WP:MILHIST Coordinator ElectionsThe Military history WikiProject coordinator selection process is starting. We are looking to elect seven coordinators to serve for the next six months; if you are interested in running, please sign up here by February 11! Delivered by grafikbot 11:46, 31 January 2007 (UTC) [edit] Campaign history of the Roman military - FAC nominationHi, I have self-nominated Campaign history of the Roman military for featured article status: FAC nomination. However, people are being incredibly reticent about remarking on it either positively or negatively, I think a lot of people lack the specific subject knowledge to confidently support or oppose the nomination. Since you I belive have a sound knowledge of ancient Rome, would it be possible for you to post your own comments on whether or not you believe the article is of featured article quality, and any improvements to the article that you think are called for. Many Thanks - PocklingtonDan 11:17, 4 February 2007 (UTC) [edit] Proposing to merge List of basic classics topics to ClassicsSeeking concensus on proposed merger at Talk:Classics. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 01:43, 8 February 2007 (UTC) [edit] WikiProject Military History electionsThe Military history WikiProject coordinator election has begun. We will be selecting seven coordinators to serve for the next six months from a pool of sixteen candidates. Please vote here by February 25! Delivered by grafikbot 15:04, 14 February 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter: Issue XII - February 2007
Delivered by grafikbot 17:35, 1 March 2007 (UTC) [edit] do you have any texts on roman military?Hi, I'm working on Structural history of the Roman militaryâ at the moment but really struggling to find concrete info on Roman military structure from the later empire (150 AD onwards). I appreciate that it isn't as well documented in the primary sources for a start and that most people's research nowadays is into the republic and early empire but there must be something out there on the later empire. Do you have any texts at all that you think would be helpful that you can either recommend for purchase or else that you would be willing to scan for me to have a look at? Many thanks - PocklingtonDan (talk) 21:22, 5 March 2007 (UTC) [edit] Please review Child sacrificeIt's been a while since we worked together on the Carthage article. I have been brought back to the Child sacrifice article by an AFD on Child cannibalism. I would appreciate your feedback on the "Phoenicia and Carthage" section of the Child sacrifice article. Thanx. --Richard 17:16, 13 March 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter: Issue XIII - March 2007
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[edit] StarshipNo problem with your change. I inserted that for obvious reasons. What gets a bit lost in your change however is that I wanted to discourage every Star Wars / Star Trek ship ending up here on the argument "Hey, the Millenium Falcon is here, so I can add the T-Wing (or whatever) - as well!" MadMaxDog 12:17, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
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This is an automated delivery by grafikbot 16:13, 6 May 2007 (UTC) [edit] Image:Aspis.gifHello, Vedexent. An automated process has found and removed an image or media file tagged as nonfree media, and thus is being used under fair use that was in your userspace. The image (Image:Aspis.gif) was found at the following location: User talk:Vedexent/archive2. This image or media was attempted to be removed per criterion number 9 of our non-free content policy. The image or media was replaced with Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg , so your formatting of your userpage should be fine. Please find a free image or media to replace it with, and or remove the image from your userspace. User:Gnome (Bot)-talk 04:38, 15 May 2007 (UTC) [edit] SpartacusThx for the message about references. Many delete without thinking or asking. I had left a post on the articles talk page explaining why there were no references attached. I have a recent National Geographic documentary on Spartacus and there is still a lot of edits I want to do but need to watch it again to make sure I get it right and to get the names of the four historians who narrate it so i can find their other work on spartacus. The Doco says it is latest research on him and includes much detail missing from the article. Wayne 23:22, 18 May 2007 (UTC) I did include one fact that was speculative (the reason he deserted) and I'm thinking of a way to reword it. The assumption according to the researchers is based on the fact he deserted while serving in Thrace (being a free citizen and married it would not have been an easy decision) and his later behaviour which indicates a very high moral standard. A not unreasonable claim worthy of inclusion. Wayne 23:48, 18 May 2007 (UTC) [edit] TessarakonteresSome debate going on here, and verging on a revert war, over whether it's fictional/historical/mythological (and should be categorised as such), or any combination of the above. (IMHO, even if the ship never existed, fictional is unsuitable as it's not in a 'work of fiction' per se but a history, and mythological is unsuitable as mythology is generally many centuries earlier than 200 BC.) Any outside opinions/arbitration would be greatly appreciated. Neddyseagoon - talk 20:02, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Dyson sphere imagesThank you for the work on the Dyson sphere article - in particular, the images you have uploaded for illustrating it. A slight problem though, is that the conversion of the images to GIF seems to have reduced each image to being dithered of a palette of around 7-10 colours which, unfortunately, has slightly spoiled the quality of your images. I was wondering, if you still had the original, undithered images, whether you would be able to reupload them as PNGs? The PNG image format is capable of storing full-colour images, and saving them in this format can bypass a colour palette reduction that could potentially degrade the quality. With best regards, CountingPine 23:43, 31 May 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter: Issue XV (May 2007)
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This is an automated delivery by grafikbot 22:15, 8 July 2007 (UTC) [edit] Carthage:Originally founded by Phoenician colonists, Carthage grew into a vast economic and political power(any source that such a thing existed or only sources that the city was rich) throughout the Mediterranean Sea (source?), accumulating wealth and influence through its economic (trading) prowess(source?). Carthage was a major power of the Mediterranean, contemporaneously with the Roman Republic of the 3rd and 2nd century BC(how does it happen that Carthage was founded several hundred years prior?), and was its rival for dominance of the western Mediterranean(source?). Eventually this rivalry led to a series of three wars known as the Punic Wars(source that they were rivals, enemies yes?), each of which Carthage lost. These losses led to a decline in Carthage's political and economic strength(archeological greatest economic strength after the Second Punic War- bullshit?), mostly due to the harsh penalties imposed on Carthage by Rome as conditions for the cessation of hostilities. The Third Punic War ended with the complete destruction of the city of Carthage(sources, Scipio said he won't touch the temples) and the annexation of the last remnants of Carthaginian territory by Rome. Distinct Carthaginian civilization waned, but remnants contributed to later Mediterranean cultures(what later cultures?). Does this answer your questions? Wandalstouring 09:43, 22 July 2007 (UTC) [edit] Military history WikiProject coordinator selectionThe Military history WikiProject coordinator selection process is starting. We are looking to elect nine coordinators to serve for the next six months; if you are interested in running, please sign up here by August 14! Kyriakos 12:02, 7 August 2007 (UTC) [edit] Military history WikiProject coordinator electionThe Military history WikiProject coordinator election has begun. We will be selecting nine coordinators from a pool of fourteen candidates to serve for the next six months. Please vote here by August 28! Wandalstouring 09:39, 15 August 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XVIII (August 2007)
Delivered by grafikbot 15:06, 7 September 2007 (UTC) [edit] DawnHi! You might want to read the discussion at Talk:Dawn (spacecraft)#Robotic/Human craft confusion, the result of which was a partial reversion of your recent edit to that article. If you agree with the current version I'll mark the discussion "resolved".... (sdsds - talk) 23:53, 3 October 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XIX (September 2007)
Delivered by grafikbot 13:36, 8 October 2007 (UTC) [edit] Dyson sphereOn Talk:Dyson sphere/Archive 2#FAC Push?, you mention wanting to get the article promoted. I've been trying to get it to GA status, and I'd appreciate any prose editing you'd like to contribute per the reviewers' comments on the talk page. Thanks. —Disavian (talk/contribs) 22:23, 25 October 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XX (October 2007)
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[edit] Hanno the greatI haven't read all that much about him, just little tidbits from various sources. I do know however that he earned "the great" moniker due to his conquests in Africa and that he was generally considered the head of that faction that was against war with Rome in the first two Punic wars and as the primary opposition to the Barcids (Hamilcar Barca, Hannibal Barca, Hasdrubal Barca, and Mago Barca) he is usually considered responsible for the lack of reinforcements and support sent to Hannibal in Italy during the Second Punic war. Anyways, I figured that we shouldn't refer to him as an inept General based solely on his defeats in the Mercenary War when he had such a long career. Also it sounds kinda funny but that fact that he was never executed maybe is indicative that he wasn't all the inept anyways (The Carthaginians were notorious for killing their Generals who were unsuccessful).- Moshe Constantine Hassan Al-Silverburg | Talk 17:54, 3 November 2007 (UTC) [edit] Definition of the AntoninesWith reference to a comment you made on the discussion page for Antonines, I had always thought that the definition for the Antonine period was as you describe - based on the selection procedure and including several emperors from Nerva to Marcus Aurelius. As for sources, I know that J.M. Roberts' New Penguin History of the World refers to Nerva through to Marcus Aurelius as the "age of the Antonines" so perhaps it should be changed? Then again, at present wikipedia is making a distinction between the Nervo-Trajanic dynasty (Nerva, Trajan and Hadrian) and the Antonine dynasty (Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius), so maybe this is the correct system. Blankfrackis (talk) 18:48, 23 November 2007 (UTC) [edit] The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXI (November 2007)
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