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[edit] Jeremy Clarkson

I have a feeling that the £7000 for a Maserati might be correct. Top Gear did a programme where the three presenters each bought a car (Maserati, Ferrari and A.Nother) for about that price and then had to do various tasks. Needless to say the cars were in a bad way and kept breaking down! --jmb 10:02, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

£7000 was correct. I reverted. I then clarified by adding link, and changing "the" to "a" because it was the purchase price of a used car, not the list price of a new car. --widefox 10:29, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Hard to track of Clarkson's page, it is being altered so often! --jmb 12:29, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Architecture of the Windows NT operating system line

Thanks for pointing out that category problem I created by changing this article. Not sure what the best solution is so I undid my change. I was considering a category for all of the MS OSs but I'm not sure that is needed. One plus for that approach is that it would provide a better home for OSs where there is only one article like Windows ME and Windows 2000. If you think this is the right way to go, feel free to make those changes. Vegaswikian 23:18, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

I will definitely defer to you for categorising! I'm back to making the page consistent....mind you, while I'm here I thinks I'll cleanup this "microkernel" usage after all....

--Widefox 23:36, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

I don't disagree with you about the title. I'm currently embroiled with a dispute over an article title while said article is on WP:FAC - nevermind the article's merits, it's being picked apart over the title. I pointed out the Windows NT Architecture title, and a unilateral move was made without regards to prior consensus. The "earlier discussion of the shorter title" was cited, though I think it's quite clear that there was no consensus for that. Move it back to where it seems most logical, and I'm sorry you guys got mixed up in this. --JohnDBuell 01:15, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Preimplantation Genetic Haplotyping

Hi. I've made some comments here: Talk:Preimplantation Genetic Haplotyping, hope they are useful. --apers0n 11:37, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Welcome to WikiProject CS

Hi! Just noticed that you have signed on as a participant in WikiProject Computer science, and wanted to welcome you to the project. Please stop by the project talk page to see what the other participants have on their minds right now, and to add your own thoughts. --Allan McInnes (talk) 01:30, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Tyrian

Hello. I understand that you are currently underway fixing links to Tyre, as you said on your user page, so I will not disturb your progress. However, I have been brought to my attention that you have redirected the term Tyrian to Tyre (Lebanon), and that even though you have added Tyre (disambiguation), there is no mention of the computer game Tyrian anywhere. Searching the term "Tyrian" on Google shows the first few results on the page relating to the game, so that grants that the game is notable enough. If you eventually are going to add the link back in somewhere, thank you; if not, I would just like to remind you to. However, I still believe that the article "Tyrian" should stay as a disambiguation page instead of a redirect. --FlyingPenguins 01:16, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

This is true, fixed, now Tyre has link to Tyrian (disambiguation) (excuse not using links, but we have enough already!). Thanks for pointing that out. Tyrian (disambiguation) was already to go. Your issue is similar to what I've fixed (am fixing) with Tyre. The central problem (nightmare) with both is the Tyre and Tyrian have numerous (understatement) links (due to historical and biblical references). Tyrian links cant go to a disambiguation page. Of course, while here, I have also changed Tyrian to Tyre (Lebanon)|Tyrian, and tyre to tire|tyre to be flexible about the priorities, but I cannot be there when users write all those nice new links! Widefox 01:48, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

That's great to hear. It'll take an extra click to get to the game... I guess that's okay. IMO it still seems a bit confusing to browse through all those disambig links though. --FlyingPenguins 02:17, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
Glad it seems OK, sorry about the extra click. BTW, searching wikipedia, you avoid the extra click (still get no. 1 and 2 hits Tyrian (computer game)). Widefox 15:07, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Your changes to asphyxia

I'm unclear as to your reinsertion of the statement about strangling and asphyxia. The change to ischemia is simply describing the change in terms of blood flow instead of oxygenation/ventilation. Stedman's medical dictionary includes the term "local asphyxia" for cases of stagnation of blood flow, as in cerebral ischemia from strangulation or vasospasm due to Raynaud's phenomenon. It's certainly not as big a deal as the rest of the introduction, which incorrectly states that asphyxia can occur with pure hypoxia and no hypercarbia. I plan to work on the article, but wanted to make sure you understood where I was coming from before I started. InvictaHOG 02:21, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

[cerebral ischemia] is the correct term according to the context of the sentence. asphyxia and ischemia do not appear compatible at all to me. (A heart attack is not asphyxiation). I've changed the text to include the local asphyxia term, and look forward to your more learned text. Widefox 02:49, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Corey Bryant

While your reverts to Corey's edits were justified, calling these (duplicating info is most definitly not vandalismnon-formal tone and unsourced statements aren't vandalismrephrasing in this case while not helpful is definilty not vandalsimwhile he has added this to several articles, it is just an unsourced statement, not vandalism) vandalism is certainly not. He has edited incorrectly and clearly doesn't understand wiki policy, but his edits are not WP:Vandalism. "Vandalism is any addition, deletion, or change of content made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of Wikipedia." I do not believe those edits would fall under that category. I am leaving a message on the user's talk page to furthur explain why what he is doing is wrong, but it would be easier if his justifiably reveratable edits were called what they were. Chris M. 02:28, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

Corey, if you're reading this, this explains my side...I assumed good faith to start with but the scale, style, and lack of a single reference eventually lead me to believe the account was only used for vandalism, and some edits can be called that, although I'm unusually not looking through the evidence right this minute. That is certainly how I first approached Corey Bryant's edits to begin with, on pages I had been improving. I actually fixed-up the first one or two, thinking they were just style issues, but actually had some good new information (even though, as unreferenced, it would take work to just allow them to stay, just in case they weren't factual). Then as I had to check the users history to see what further edits needed fixing, I saw a new article Asphyxiant gas and made a comment of agreement with another editor - who promptly requested deletion. At that point I started to realise the scale of the problem, and the fact that it was more than 1 editor involved in fixing things - because you must admit there was a lot of reverting to do! I spent 1/2 hour researching one particular sports article where some statistics were changed - core game stats from an 1930s match that I just couldn't work out why they would have been wrong, and as all the edits, not a single reference, so the research was laborious. My judgement on intent was based around here, and another article as well, in which Corey was the only author. It seemed more like someone parodying the site, by creating a masterpiece of fiction! Some parts were actually humorous, with comical names.
Anyhow, if all was well intentioned on his side like you're saying, and I believe you, then I apologise, but it then raises the question - Corey's been editing for months, how come nobody up until now has remarked to point him in the right direction? Is this a failing of buddying or tutoring of new editors? Widefox 03:49, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
That's what I'm thinking. If you look back at that article he made, it has become quite presentable and verified through the efforts of User:InvictaHOG. I realize it was a lot of effort, and he may have had this problem for a while, but the fact is that those edits really aren't vandalism, they had problems, and it would have been better if the buddying or tutoring of new editors would have shown that but it didn't, so the best thing to do, I think, is to revert what MUST be reverted because of WP:OR and let him know about it. His talk page didn't actually link to OR and the page may have helped him understand what you were first saying. Chris M. 05:02, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
I agree with you to some extent before, but I'm afraid you've picked a bad example. Somebody else has put it up for deletion and there's a slim majority for it! If you look back at that history, you'll see that I'm actually the main author - in terms of lines, number of edits, protecting it from inclusion of general asphyxia (and hasty references), and possibly most importantly - the definition! User:InvictaHOG is doing a good job trying to justify the article before deletion, but given the time constraint, he might be cutting corners a bit? It looks like he is a busy guy, as I'm waiting for him to fix something on the main article asphyxia (that both of us are not happy about). Despite both of our efforts, please check the deletion page for why it's misguided, where I lay down my argument why it still needs deleting (remember, that's despite being the main author now, and despite my efforts to try to see if it was worth saving). The article is a stub, and will remain a stub, with much duplication of asphyxia examples that all belongs in asphyxia. To put it another way, if you properly separate asphyxia and asphyxiant gas, then the main article asphyxia starts to look like a stub! The main reason for deletion is WP:WINAD Widefox 11:51, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
oh, and it was also against WP:NC (plural) Widefox 12:22, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
True, but it does show good faith (in general) I'd say. Chris M. 21:06, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
I don't understand - this example is neutral, and I think I've already said that my decision of bad faith was based after *extensive* research after that! Widefox 21:47, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Firefox TOC, and Swiftfox

<snip> reply reunited on your page, with existing thread. - see your user talk page dito Widefox 19:22, 14 October 2006 (UTC) Widefox 19:47, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] re: AHB on the Schmidt Sting Pain Index

I think you are making a distinction without a difference here. Despite the bad press and hype, AHB is biologically a relatively minor variation of the European honey bee. Unless you can show some evidence that their individual stings are noticably different, it makes no sense to have separate lines. In fact, your own recent edits to the article's Talk page reinforce it. Apis Mellifera is the parent category and encompasses a number of races. Any educated reader will naturally ask why Apis Mellifera Scutellata is singled out in your list? The separate line implies a distinction where none exists. I'm not going to fight you over it but I think having the separate lines without such a citation undermines the overall credibility of the article to anyone who actually knows bees. Rossami (talk) 22:07, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

For the simple reason that we write an encyclopaedia to disambiguate. Laying down the fact that the two stings have the same effect does that. You have to see it from the readers point of view, not the authors. Widefox 22:15, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
Then why are you not disambiguating all the other races of Apis Mellifera? You are singling out one race and so far I can not understand why. The closest I can come is a comment you made on another page where you described the perception of a difference in sting as a "common misperception". Please cite who actually has this misperception. No one that I know or have ever read about holds this misperception. To the layperson, a bee is a bee is a bee. They can't even tell the difference between a yellowjacket and a honeybee. They don't even consider that there might be a (nonexistant) difference between the sting of a pure European honey bee and an Africanized honey bee. Rossami (talk) 01:57, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Characteristics of common wasps and bees

By the way, I will comment more extensively on why I think the "hive defense" comment is bad for the "Characteristics" article on that Talk page. But you also reverted an unrelated edit without commenting on it. Was that intentional or an oversight? If an oversight, please permit me to correct it. If intentional, please explain. Thanks. Rossami (talk) 01:57, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

Errm, I've already said let's move to the talk page, now we're split over three pages. I've replying there... Widefox 02:12, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Pango

Hi there. Thanks for the comment. I don't quite get it what article you suggest I not edit; the Pango article I assume. Are you suggesting that I should have left it to someone else to list change the maintainership, not myself? Honestly I've read enough s. about vanity and NPOV that I'm not going to edit any articles related to anything I work on. Michael Everson's vote for deletions for example; twice... —behdad (talk) 04:28, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

no, just a heads up - I initially thought it was anyone just putting themselves in as vandalism, it's OK. Widefox 02:05, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Oxford Dictionary of English move

Thanks for the heads-up. I guess I was in a rush. If I recall correctly, there was alrerady a "Oxford Dictionary of English" -> "New Oxford Dictionary of English" redirect in place and I couldn't do a standard move without deleting the redirect, which I couldn't or didn't do. I'll see about getting a mop-and-bucket type person to help! --Charles Gaudette 17:43, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 3 revert rule

I am giving you notice that you are not allowed to revert the article Swiftfox for the next 24hours due to reaching the 3Revert rule limit. Please see WP:AN/3RR. If you do revert one more time, you will be in violation, and I shall ask you account to be closed for 24hours, according to the rules.

  • In addition do not replace "freeware" or I will replace the advert warning.

You replaced non-free with freeware on the 18th. This was an illeagal edit as there was a discussion on the subject. The first edit of mine today fixed that illeagal edit of yours on the 18th Kilz 00:30, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

the article is already locked. You are too late. Please look at the 3rd opinion. Widefox 00:42, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
I did, the link he points to is one that I had removed "Freeware". Anyway. The article may soon be up for deletion as a mod has placed a notability tag on it. We continue fighting and its likley to happen as no one else seems interested in the page.
Its time to stop this argument and move forward. But one thing remains, I fully expect an apology for the sockpupet accusation. It was totaly wrong to do that. Kilz 01:57, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
Have you checked the sockpuppet page? Widefox 02:06, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
I just did, looks like it isnt going to fly. I think you knew it wouldnt. You just edited the discussion page on Swiftfox, I thought it was locked.Kilz 02:11, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Nomenclature

The SR-71 was originally the RS-71 until Lyndon Johnson called it the SR-71 at the first public showing of the Blackbird.
The EITC, was originally the EIC (Earned Income Credit) until Bill Clinton called it the "Earned Income Tax Credit" (hence EITC).
Early on, George W Bush tried to say "War on Terrorism", but given his difficulties with the language, it came out as "War on Terrism", so "War on Terror" was adopted to make it easier to say (plus there was an additional PR value to the term). Cheers. •Jim62sch• 01:04, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks. I see, from what I remember of the articles, not all these details are in. Would you add them? Widefox 01:10, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Case you filed

You filed a medcab case. We can not hear it due to the disciplinary request. Geo. 19:18, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Let me elaborate further. The only thing you listed is a ban.

The Medcab can not ban users. I will reopen it if you post what you want help with. Just leave me a note Geo. 01:41, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

I just reopened it, you should see it in 15 minutes. Geo. 21:07, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Moving discussions

A user moving a discussion/comment on his talk page to the article talk page is fine and certainly not vandalism. Discussions about articles do belong on the article talk page. Is there something else going on that makes this different? —Centrx→talk • 23:32, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kilz

Hello! I see that you have opened a Mediation Cabal case about a static IP attached to a user with which you are in dispute, Kilz. If you were not aware of this, you should add your grievances with Kilz to the mediation request. If you are, then you should as well, or it may bee seen as opening the meditation case in bad faith. Also, I would suggest that you do not interact with this user again until the Mediation case has been opened by a Mediator. Cheers! -- Wizardry Dragon (Talk to Me) (Support Neutrality on Wikipedia) 15:40, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

Hi WD. I don't understand - the MedCab was not about IP editing and has the grievances all listed - it was started before the first edit war (where Kilz did an IP edit). If you think I shouldn't interact with Kilz until MedCab action, that's fine with me. Considering the NPA on me and Swiftfox author, I think things might have gone past MedCab and a ban is all that will do anything. I say this because he has ignored the 3rd party I called for and any other editors. As you can see from the difference in edit histories between Kilz and me, I am not a single issue editor, and so do not wish to be restricted long, even if it is the common good. I consider the only workable fix is to either ban Kilz NPA , disruptive, NPOV, personal involvement in Swiftfox story etc, or quickly get some mediation together. I've already waited a couple of weeks, and I don't want to see Swiftfox defaced Widefox 16:02, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
You must take steps in the resolution process one by one, and in good faith. If you take them expecting them to fail, they will, but in doing so you may be seen as the disruptive editor. You're going to have to find more substantive evidence of wrongdoing before a block is issue. If you feel you have been personally attack, a block isn't the dispute resolution you're looking for. WP:PAIN is. And with all due respect, you don't really have anyone but yourself to blame if you put off formal dispute resolution for two weeks. Give it another couple of weeks of formal resolution before considering elevating, and try to cool down. Wikipedia has over a million articles, that one isn't the only one there is to edit. Cheers! -- Wizardry Dragon (Talk to Me) (Support Neutrality on Wikipedia) 16:07, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
Step by step is OK, but don't understand again - I did them in good faith! The edit war started while waiting for step-by-step! I wait patiently, but my expectation is low (maybe I shouldn't say that) but it is what I feel. I'll checkout your link. "two weeks" - do you mean the two weeks I've been waiting for MedCab. You think I should make a formal mediation instead. I've only done what others have suggested (see Swiftfox talk page). Widefox 16:18, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
It's two weeks for any mediation - the admins are backlogged. A warning - you edited one of my edits on Kilz's pages out. Do not do so. Doing so, as I have warned Kilz, is vandalism, and I frankly don't much appreciate it when the person I'm trying to intercede on behalf of deletes my intercession. -- Wizardry Dragon (Talk to Me) (Support Neutrality on Wikipedia) 16:08, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
OK. Just checked - you are right this edit [1] was just an error. I will continue to leave page alone as agreed yesterday, so please could you fix my error. Widefox 18:07, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Munich

Would you like to participate in WikiProject Munich? I see that you speak German well. Maybe you can help out with the Translation section of the project. Kingjeff 07:58, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

too busy right now, sorry. Widefox 22:52, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Virtual classroom

I've set up the Virtual classroom (VC), which is a forum for the discussion of advanced Wikipedia skills. It differs from the help forums on Wikipedia in that major topics of discussion are scheduled and once started remain continuous.

The reason I'm contacting you is because one of the class assignments is a comparison of our user interfaces. A lot can be learned from individual users, who usually have developed their own ways of doing things. I noticed you are an advanced programmer, so you no doubt have some tricks up your sleeve. I'm hoping that you will stop by and share and compare the interfaces you use when browsing and working on Wikipedia. I've also constructed a tools page which presents everything learned from these discussions, and it is growing -- there are some pretty powerful techniques on there now. Even Interiot, Rich Farmbrough, and CBDunkerson have stopped by the VC to show off their tools and methods. It's been a lot of fun, and you are invited. The interface topics are called:

and

I look forward to seeing you there and to learning your wikiways. Sincerely,  The Transhumanist    23:34, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Welcome to WikiProject Germany

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[edit] Historical Eastern Germany

Perhaps you'd be interested in this:Talk:Historical_Eastern_Germany#Requested_move. -- Hrödberäht (gespräch) 05:06, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] 3 revert warning

If you revert the download section of Swiftfox 1 more time you may violate the 3 revert rule. Kilz 18:35, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

I have not reverted the page once! Please provide diffs of 2 reverts, or take your claim back immediately! I take the above as a sign of your edit warring, not or my actions. Note that your behaviour and unfounded claims that you refuse to provide references for are noted. If you continue to repeat this revert claim I shall contact an admin. Widefox 18:48, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

Edit 1 is your first changes to the page. I added information. You reverted the Download section the first time. I made different changes a second time. You reverted the Download section a second time. So in effect the Download section was reverted by you twice.Kilz 19:03, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
not a revert [2]
not a revert [3]
not a revert [4]
not 1 revert. It seems you are mistaken! Widefox 19:14, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
I have proven it, you have reverted the "** packaged for Debian installs" line twice. If you revert it a third time it will break the 3rr.Kilz 21:58, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
You have only proved you are attacking me. Widefox 10:24, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
not a revert, your first edit [5]
is a revert of "** packaged for Debian installs" [6]
is a revert of "** packaged for Debian installs" [7]
The rule is a revert in whole , or in part, you have reverted the is a revert of "** packaged for Debian installs" line twice.Kilz 22:02, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
You have only proved you are attacking me. There is no revert. I am notifying an admin that you are being disruptive and attempting to prevent me from editing. Widefox 10:24, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
Per the WP:3RR "An editor must not perform more than three reverts, in whole or in part, on a single page within a 24-hour period." The revert of the "** packaged for Debian installs" line is a revert in part of the page. This was only a warning not to revert again and in so doing break that rule. This is not an attack, I have more than proven you have reverted the line twice already.Kilz 11:47, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
(see below) Widefox 13:19, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Kilz's attack (unsubstantiated claims of reverts)

You did not provide a single revert diff. Your personal attack on me is not welcome, and I tell you upfront that simple tricks and lies like this will be taken to an admin if repeated. Widefox 19:20, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

I have proven it, you have reverted the "** packaged for Debian installs" line twice. If you revert it a third time it will break the 3rr. As the rule is a revert in whole or in part. Kilz 21:59, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
I warned you to drop this unfounded allegation, or I will notify an admin of your disruption. You have not heeded my warning, so as warned, I will notify an admin. Additionally, I ask you to stop using my talk page. Give it a rest mate - before you/your IP get blocked for a second time! Widefox 10:24, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
Per the WP:3RR "An editor must not perform more than three reverts, in whole or in part, on a single page within a 24-hour period." The revert of the "** packaged for Debian installs" line is a revert in part of the page. This was only a warning not to revert again and in so doing break that rule. This is not an attack, I have more than proven you have reverted the line twice already. Feel free to go to whatever admin you want to.Kilz 11:50, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
I have asked you to stop using my talk page. You do not stop after requested, instead you duplicate (!) your unfounded allegation here. Your disruptive, bullying actions will be reported. Separately, I have clearly proved your edits you refer to above are breaking WP:SYN WP:OR and they will be removed accordingly. Widefox 13:19, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
Per history, the 3rr warning was placed here first, it is about you. You chose to reply on my talk page. This is not about me. So I am answering you here. But so you dont take the partial conversation to an admin I have answered you in both places. That you have chosen to post on my talk page about your actions does not make it the place it should be posted.Kilz 15:42, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
I have asked you twice to stop using my talk page. I now ask you a third time. You do not stop after each request! I consider this harassment. Widefox 19:43, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] May 2007 edition of the WikiProject Germany newsletter

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[edit] Mozilla Digital Memory Bank

Dear Widefox,

I am a graduate research assistant at the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. In recent years we have produced a number of online archives such as The September 11 Digital Archive (http://911digitalarchive.org/) and the Hurricane Digital Memory Bank (http://www.hurricanearchive.org/). Our team is currently gathering digital documents related to Mozilla products for the Mozilla Digital Memory Bank (http://mozillamemory.org), and we are in the process of interviewing some of the lead members, former and present, of the Mozilla community.

I recently found your Mozilla/Firefox-related contributions located at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mozilla_Firefox. Given your involvement with Mozilla, we think your voice would be an excellent addition to the archive. If you are interested in having your perspectives added to the record, we can conduct the interview via Skype, instant messenger, or email—whichever method might fit your schedule and preferences best.

I have included below the first three questions of the interview in order to give you a sense of the process. For examples of completed interviews, please feel free to examine the interviews section (http://mozillamemory.org/browse.php?cat=interview) of our archive.

If you are interested in contributing your perspectives on the Mozilla community and its products, you can reach me by e-mail at gcheong@gmu.edu. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding the interview process or the Mozilla Digital Memory Bank.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Best regards,

Giny Cheong
Gcheong (talk) 20:51, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for History and New Media (http://chnm.gmu.edu)
Department of History and Art History
George Mason University
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Interview Questions

When did you begin using computers? How did you get interested in computers?

What is your education background? Have you had formal computer training?

What’s the first programming project you remember working on?

[edit] March 2008 edition of the WikiProject Germany newsletter

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  • More task forces and subprojects: As this WikiProject covers a very large topic area, it is helpful to add more task forces that focus on specific aspects of Germany. Currently, we have a Mainz task force, a Munich subproject and some joint task forces with other WikiProjects. Any project member is invited to start a new task force. Suggestions for possible topics:
    • Transportation in Germany
    • German politics (the political system of Germany and the biographies of its politicians)
    • German Democratic Republic

Be creative! If you have an idea, just suggest it on the project talk page (don't forget to watchlist it).

  • Categorization: Uncategorized Germany stubs need to be categorized
Project news
  • Cities and municipalities task force

The task force dedicated to creating and improving articles on all German cities and municipalities is happy to announce that there are now (at least) stub articles for all municipalities of Germany. Now the task force is looking for help in fleshing these out a little bit. The current phase of activity for the task force is to copy in infoboxes from the articles in German Wikipedia. If you want to help, even just for a few articles, look at the instructions and links here

  • Article Assessment:

There are now way over 26.000 articles tagged as part of our Wikiproject and many still need either an importance or a quality assessment. Also there are many more out there that do need to be tagged like approx 8000 municipalities. If you would like to help take a browse through Articles needing Importance assessment or Articles needing a basic quality assessment.

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Swiftfox.png

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Swiftfox.png. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. asenine say what? 14:48, 6 May 2008 (UTC)


restated fair use rationale (using modern template). Widefox (talk) 21:26, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Removed prod from Sydenham, Warwickshire

I have removed the {{prod}} tag from Sydenham, Warwickshire, which you proposed for deletion, because I think that the deletion of this article may be controversial. I'm leaving this message here to notify you about it. If you still think the article should be deleted, please don't add the {{prod}} template back to the article. Instead, feel free to list it at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. Thanks! -- Atamachat 18:42, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RTLS

Feel free to revert me at Real-time locating standards. I removed one template, and after the editor added additional references at the end, I changed the other template to {{caution|This article would benefit from additional inline citations.}} Some editors don't like "homemade" templates, but I looked at WP:INLINE and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for; maybe you have a suggestion? Sometimes more personalized messages are an improvement, I think, but sometimes it's safer to use pre-approved text. - Dan Dank55 (talk)(mistakes) 17:29, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Dan, I did put in a tag of what I see as our consensus of a copyedit needed. Further to that, I added that I believe the 4 articles should be merged. Widefox (talk) 09:30, 27 May 2008 (UTC)


[edit] WOT: Web of Trust

Hi Widefox. I tried to answer your questions about WOT: Web of Trust on Talk:WOT:_Web_of_Trust. Hope that helps.

Unfortunately the article has received a notice about reading like an advertisement. I am disappointed with this, because very early on when I first wrote it, and didn't really know how Wikipedia worked, I had the same notice, but then I fixed it and got approval. Since that approval I haven't changed anything besides adding the fact that now WOT has a reputation scorecard and a colorblind accessible version. I have tried to model the WOT article after the McAfee SiteAdvisor article and just present the facts. Please advise me on what needs to be changed to make it acceptable once again. For example, I see that there are several citation needed tags. If I left off the word "sophisticated" to describe algorithms, would that work since I have no other source besides the developers at the company? And maybe, I should remove the numbers of sites rated too. They change all the time anyway. Hmmn...

Thanks for your help in this. Best regards, Debsalmi (talk) 09:05, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Hi Debsalmi. Hope this is helping? ok, if it helps - the SiteAdvisor article has 10 references, WOT has 0. SiteAdvisor has at least some concerns about downsides, WOT has 0. See my point about advertising? The risk of false positives in WOT? The fact that you work for WOT puts you very close to the subject - maybe you would like to get more experience with other articles? Anyhow, I would appreciate if we continue this discussion on the article talk, thanks Widefox (talk) 09:24, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
I get your point, and I understand what you're looking for. Moving discussion to article talk. Thanks.Debsalmi (talk) 10:27, 2 June 2008 (UTC)