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| == open protection page : Airpaz == | |||
| ==Peregrine Falcon speed== | |||
| Hi Jimfbleak, you have deleted page ], could you give the step what should I do to restore the page ? should I create the proper article first ? thanks <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 03:48, 2 January 2025 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
| Good point about claims for speed of the ] being undocumented. I've heard those figures for years, and I read one original anecdote of how that was determined--a pilot in a dive at a certain speed (175 mph) had a Pergrine pass him. I think every statement about the Peregrine's top speed is based on that one anecdote. I did find some references on this: | |||
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| * by Paul R. Ehrlich, David S. Dobkin, and Darryl Wheye discusses Doppler radar measurements of various birds, apparently, however, not made on a Pergrine. That author quotes the 200 mph figure, but says 100 mph may be more typical, but gives no references on that statement. | |||
| * Paul R. Ehrlich, David S. Dobkin, and Darryl Wheye, 1988, ''The Birder's Handbook'', New York: Simon and Schuster, ISBN 0-671-62133-5, source of the above quote by the authors. They give some primary references in the print version. | |||
| * Terres, 1980, ''Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birs'', New York: Alfred A. Knopf, ISBN 0-394-46651-9 gives a number of flight speeds--gliding and flapping (28-32; 40-60; 62; all in mph) and the famous stoop speed measurement of one passing an airplane diving at 175 mph. The original reference for this is Lawson, 1930, The stoop of a hawk. ''Bull. Essex (Mass.) Ornith. Club'' 12:79-80. | |||
| * --this one freely available--AHA! Has an extensive discussion of speeds. Quoting and paraphrasing, for the purposes of discussion: | |||
| '''Stoop.''' Terminal velocity of 368–384 km/h (228–238 mi/h); direct measurements (airspeed indicators attached to birds, radar) recorded speeds of 111–144 km/h (66–86 mph) in less than vertical dives. Estimates made by comparison with moving aircraft range from 160 km/h (matched speed) to minimum of 280 km/h (passing aircraft; Lawson 1930--the 175 mph reference). ... They go on to quote some measurements of trained birds free-falling with skydivers at 150-200 mph. | |||
| :Replied on user talk page ] - ] 06:43, 2 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| Looks to me they can indeed dive at a typical speed of up to 90 mph. The 175 mph figure quoted by everybody is on the high end, but not impossible, IMHO, given the experience with skydivers. Perhaps you can summarize all of this in a pithy manner, if you like. Given all of this, I may be tempted to say that the ''fastest on the planet'' label given to the Peregrine may not be an urban myth. --] 17:18, 29 April 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == Kind Request == | |||
| --] 15:19, 28 May 2006 (UTC) | |||
| Dear Jim, | |||
| == Muscovy Ducks == | |||
| I hope this message finds you well. I noticed that my Misplaced Pages page was recently deleted, and I would like to kindly request a reconsideration of its deletion. | |||
| No idea why facts about Muscovy Ducks were removed. These ducks are a nuisance and are considered invasive in Florida. If you lived in a neighborhood where they drop their 1/3 pound of dung per day you might also consider than invasive. I have witnessed the fact that the male actually "rapes" his mate, which I find quite repulsive! Any in depth research will prove these to be facts.......sorry! ] 19:07, 31 May 2006 (UTC) | |||
| I have carefully crafted the content based on my personal achievements, career, and philosophy, and I made sure to adhere to Misplaced Pages’s guidelines to the best of my understanding. I also included a declaration at the end of the article affirming that all information presented is accurate and written by me. | |||
| : I have done a little more looking on the subject of Muscovy Ducks "raping their mate" and again used this as my main reference - http://myfwc.com/bba/mudu.htm | |||
| :: I also noticed that the entry for Mallard Ducks in Misplaced Pages addresses the subject of rape | |||
| : I would hope that you would consider putting this in the MD entry - but it is your call... ] 20:47, 4 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| I understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of the platform, and I am more than willing to address any concerns or make any necessary revisions to ensure that my article meets the required standards. If you could kindly guide me on the areas that need improvement, I would greatly appreciate it. | |||
| == ] == | |||
| Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your guidance on how to proceed. | |||
| Hi Jim, I was wondering why you unblocked this user. He went on a spree of vandalism a couple days agree creating multiple attack and vanity articles, uploading obscene images, and revert warring when others attempted to remove the speedy deletion notices from those articles and images. Most of his vandalism has been deleted, thus why it would not show up in his contribs, but I found a month for that level of vandalism appropriate. I'd also note that the user now has multiple sockpuppets popping up to evade the block. I'm not going to block again without hearing back from you unless the account's vandalism becomes excessive again, but I would like to know you removed the block. Thanks. ] (]) 22:46, 2 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| Best regards, | |||
| == Pen and Paper == | |||
| Praneeth Roy | |||
| I was just about to start up the AfD process for ], after speedy delete tags were deleted twice. But you've taken care of the problem. Thanks. Given the history of {{user|Generaleskimo}} (this guy has a track record of dumb stuff like changing numbers in ]), you might want to consider stronger action. He just edited ] to link to ]. Up to you. --] 06:11, 6 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == ] == | |||
| <nowiki>Thanks in advance, and wish you a Happy and prosperous New Year! ~~~~ Praneeth Roy</nowiki> ] (]) 13:41, 2 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| Userfy it to me please, I'll see if any of it is worthy of translating and including. Thanks. - <b>]</b><small> ]/]/]</small> 06:34, 6 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| :Replied on user talk page, unreferenced self-promotion ] - ] 14:06, 2 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| == Your vandalism on Raven and Lark == | |||
| ::hey Jim, I would like to know what were things you think were unreferenced areas, so that I would address them. And Jim, it may seem self promotion, but all of it is nothing but truth, and there's nothing wrong with displaying facts in Wiki, and even I have declared explicitly... so Jim please reconsider my request ] (]) 16:30, 2 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| ::you said ''If you are writing about ], or someone you know as a friend, colleague, client, employer or relative, you have a ], and you '''must''' disclose the nature of that COI,'' so that give me an opportunity to disclose my COI please. ] (]) 17:23, 2 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| :::] Please read what I've already posted on your talk page. '''None''' of your text had a reference to independently confirm what you claim. It ''is'' self-promotion, much of your text is your own glowing opinions of your talents, the definition of self-promotion. This isn't social media, nobody cares what you have to say about yourself here. If you really think you meet the notability criteria I linked, find ] as described in my reply so we can verify that. If you really only want to tell the world how gifted you are, do it on Facebook, this is an encyclopaedia. We are not looking for your version of the truth, we are looking for what we can independently verify. ] - ] | |||
| * English ]s are a small but encyclopedic information, including ]. It is unencyclopedic that an English article about larks or ravens wouldn't mention somewhere their collective noun, just like it's done for ] or ]. | |||
| * My edits were perfectly justified with a clear, complete, and wikified summary leaving no room for misunderstandings. | |||
| ::::] the usual place to diclose a COI is your user page ] ] - ] 19:31, 2 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| * Thus, you have no excuses for your unjustified deletions of the collective noun on ] and ] which I can only describe as vandalism. | |||
| * Furthermore, I find out it's not the first time you're censoring it . | |||
| == Nemanthus californicus == | |||
| I am reverting them back. | |||
| I think the article ] is ready to be published now because it is: | |||
| P.S.: Censoring criticism on your talk page without archiving (]), is in contradiction with Misplaced Pages etiquette (]) and most unwikipedian. | |||
| *categorised | |||
| *it has more than one sources | |||
| *articles of equal importance are already published (] and ]) | |||
| ] (]) ] (]) 15:51, 3 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| :] I don't usually review articles myself. Add <nowiki>{{subst:submit}}</nowiki> as you see it here to the top of the page and save, that will create a yellow review waiting box. Given that the article is pretty straightforward, you shouldn't have to wait long, good luck ] - ] 16:07, 3 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| -- ] 19:58, 7 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| ==Post from new user moved to bottom of page== | |||
| My page Mykola Denysenkov has been eliminated. Please make it available to the world's scientists] (]) 18:20, 5 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| :] please read the messages on your talk page, especially the one headed '''January 2025'''. Your user page isn't for you to write about yourself, it's to tell us about your activities on Misplaced Pages ] - ] 20:29, 5 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| ::You deleted my scientific research that I did for 30 years on the grounds that you can't verify them. Then give the opportunity to check them to the specialists. You have now stopped the development of psychology. GPT-4o praised my research and recommended it to be disseminated. Your incompetence is your big mistake that you can correct by publishing my scientific research. ] (]) 04:32, 6 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| :::Reply and civility warning on user talk page ] - ] 07:03, 6 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| ::::Now blocked as ] ] - ] 14:05, 6 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| == Deleted page - Frank Golding (author) == | |||
| ==Image Tagging ]== | |||
| Hi there, | |||
| You recently deleted a draft biography page I created for an author, Frank Golding, on the grounds that the sources were largely from the subject himself. I tried to include a substantial amount of source from reputable newspapers and archives, but I would be happy to return to the draft and add more if it could be restored. Finally, if there is any wikipedia guidance on striking a balance for sources for memoirists that would be helpful - the details of the subject's biography are of course sometimes unavoidably best drawn from his own published work because memoir is about the self. Many thanks for your consideration. ] (]) 02:32, 8 January 2025 (UTC)DeEsCeHa | |||
| :Replied on user talk page ] - ] 09:39, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| == Post from new user moved to bottom of page == | |||
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| Thanks for uploading ''']'''. I notice the 'image' page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the ] status is unclear. If you have not created this media yourself then there needs to be an argument why we have the right to use the media on Misplaced Pages (see copyright tagging below). If you have not created the media yourself then it needs to be specified where it was found, i.e., in most cases link to the website where it was taken from, and the terms of use for content from that page. | |||
| Can you help put me through the ways to write on here <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 09:05, 8 January 2025 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> | |||
| :Guidance posted to user talk page ] - ] 09:55, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| == Burnt fynbos == | |||
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| Hi Jimfbleak. Hope 2025 has ricked off just right for you. I came across a reference to ''burnt'' in the Portuguese translation of the article, and I see that you introduced that element . Could you please clarify, so I can adjust the Portuguese to read better? Thanks. ] (]) 13:13, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| If you have uploaded other media, consider checking that you have specified their source and copyright tagged them, too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "]" link (it is located at the very top of any Misplaced Pages page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any unsourced and untagged images will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on ]. If you have any questions please ask them at the ]. Thank you. ] 02:37, 8 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| :], that's going back a bit! Bustards are birds of open country, and the bushy nature of ] would be unsuitable, but burning effectively creates open habitat, at least until the shrubs regrow. ] - ] 14:32, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| ::Thanks, that makes sense. As a child I used to see them running at dusk in the ] in ] in southern Angola, which – like you said – is open country. ] (]) 14:50, 8 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
| :That's great, thanks! ] 15:52, 8 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == Ostrolphant is legit == | |||
| why junk? | |||
| but the ostrolphant is known by people in canada and the united states, its popularity is spreading, (granted it is not real) but is is just another mythical creature. (ps how did you see the article so quickly) | |||
| how do I search for a user (sorry now that you have done this I am going to try to learn alittle and am new so i could use a good learnin') or get to a persons talk page without them linking me too it? | |||
| never mind (figured out) | |||
| Hey, Thanks a lot for the help! I will keep these guidlines in mind. I just need to know the wiki language now. | |||
| == Mr. gay atlanta == | |||
| hey, you recently deleted Mr. Gay atlanta, but the author restored it. will you delete it again and block the user? Thanks, ] 05:31, 16 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| :Are you still considering deleting it? ] 05:39, 16 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == Could you help me to identify a baby seagull? == | |||
| ] | |||
| I asked ] question on the ] the other day on behalf of another Wikipedian and someone suggested that I asked your advice, being somewhat of a 'bird guy'. Do you have any idea what species this baby gull belongs to? Much appreciated. --] 00:34, 18 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| ==Shame on you== | |||
| Your unwarranted deletion of my personal page, ] is utterly shameful. How dare you waltz around suppressing my right to have a Misplaced Pages page on myself. | |||
| == Redwinged Blackbird == | |||
| ok, i edited the redwinged blackbird page and said that they have attacked humans. Tell me if i'm wrong or crazy or something but one attacked me twice when i went near it's nest twice. Was it just chasing me away or is my perception wrong, i could tell you the whole story if you think i'm wrong.--] 12:34, 20 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == Close RFD on Plant Vagina == | |||
| Jim, | |||
| You speedied an article I was RFDing (I apparently used the wrong template, but oh well...) could you close the RFD? Thanks, | |||
| --] 05:54, 23 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == Image:Collaredpratincole692.jpg listed for deletion == | |||
| <div style="padding:5px; background-color:#E1F1DE"> An image or media file that you uploaded, ], has been listed at ]. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. ] <span style="font-size:75%">]</span> 16:25, 25 June 2006 (UTC)<!-- Template:Idw --></div> ] <span style="font-size:75%">]</span> 16:25, 25 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| :Hi, just for the record I'm not the one who deleted the image. I listed it for deletion because it was a "non-commercial only" licensed photo and I had found a 1905 (PD) painting of that bird on commons to replace it. ] then swooped in and stating "Unfree image, has been replaced by a Commons image". A bit hasty on his part I'll grant, and not rely a speedy deletion criterea (otherwise I would not have bothered to list it in the first place), but ] seems to apply, the image was unfree and we have a free alternative. However if you have info that suggest otherwise you can ask ] to undelete it or list it on ] (yes, image undeletion is finaly possible (for images deleted on or after ] ])). --] <span style="font-size:75%">]</span> 06:02, 26 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == ] == | |||
| Hi there, my apologies for the article ], I am still a new user trying to get the hang of things. What can I do to be able to have that certain article qualified to be up? ] | |||
| Thanks for the info, I have looked up the seperate page on the music guidelines as well. Would the band be a qualifying article if I mention the major acts (all of which are on wikipedia) the band has opened for during some major competions? After all one of the criteria points is "Has won or placed in a major music competition." I'll repost the article in a bit, being in a much more detailed fashion and see what you think from there. ] | |||
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| :Is there a way that you can give me back the sections which I already wrote? I dont want to retype what i just spent 15 mins writing.. The least you could have done was ask me about it and I would have gladly added more to the article. I know it has been used in prison by inmates as well. thanks! | |||
| ==James Janderson== | |||
| WHY HAVE YOU DELETED MY ARTICLE? I have started over 500 new articles on wiki look at my contributions. Surfing is not very well covered. Please restore it. | |||
| Yes I agree that minor unknown bands should be deleted but this is not just a surfer. He is well known worldwide to surfers and is a pioneer who set up the Jamaica surfing Association. It has its own website. But you could say that about any article that is not familiar it should be deleted if it is a stub!!. Misplaced Pages is for expansion of unknown knowledge and should not be discouraged from helping it out.. | |||
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| :Little Jimmy likes deleting. But what is ]? ] ] 19:24, 30 June 2006 (UTC) | |||
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open protection page : Airpaz
Hi Jimfbleak, you have deleted page airpaz, could you give the step what should I do to restore the page ? should I create the proper article first ? thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jodysetiawan23 (talk • contribs) 03:48, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
- Replied on user talk page Jimfbleak - talk to me? 06:43, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
Kind Request
Dear Jim,
I hope this message finds you well. I noticed that my Misplaced Pages page was recently deleted, and I would like to kindly request a reconsideration of its deletion.
I have carefully crafted the content based on my personal achievements, career, and philosophy, and I made sure to adhere to Misplaced Pages’s guidelines to the best of my understanding. I also included a declaration at the end of the article affirming that all information presented is accurate and written by me.
I understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of the platform, and I am more than willing to address any concerns or make any necessary revisions to ensure that my article meets the required standards. If you could kindly guide me on the areas that need improvement, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your guidance on how to proceed.
Best regards,
Praneeth Roy
Thanks in advance, and wish you a Happy and prosperous New Year! ~~~~ Praneeth Roy Ganeshpraneethroy (talk) 13:41, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
- Replied on user talk page, unreferenced self-promotion Jimfbleak - talk to me? 14:06, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
- hey Jim, I would like to know what were things you think were unreferenced areas, so that I would address them. And Jim, it may seem self promotion, but all of it is nothing but truth, and there's nothing wrong with displaying facts in Wiki, and even I have declared explicitly... so Jim please reconsider my request Ganeshpraneethroy (talk) 16:30, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
- you said If you are writing about yourself, or someone you know as a friend, colleague, client, employer or relative, you have a conflict of interest, and you must disclose the nature of that COI, so that give me an opportunity to disclose my COI please. Ganeshpraneethroy (talk) 17:23, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
- Ganeshpraneethroy Please read what I've already posted on your talk page. None of your text had a reference to independently confirm what you claim. It is self-promotion, much of your text is your own glowing opinions of your talents, the definition of self-promotion. This isn't social media, nobody cares what you have to say about yourself here. If you really think you meet the notability criteria I linked, find reputable independent third-party sources as described in my reply so we can verify that. If you really only want to tell the world how gifted you are, do it on Facebook, this is an encyclopaedia. We are not looking for your version of the truth, we are looking for what we can independently verify. Jimfbleak - talk to me?
- Ganeshpraneethroy the usual place to diclose a COI is your user page User:Ganeshpraneethroy Jimfbleak - talk to me? 19:31, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
Nemanthus californicus
I think the article Nemanthus californicus is ready to be published now because it is:
- categorised
- it has more than one sources
- articles of equal importance are already published (Nemanthus annamensis and Nemanthus nitidus)
TrueMoriarty (talk) TrueMoriarty (talk) 15:51, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
- TrueMoriarty I don't usually review articles myself. Add {{subst:submit}} as you see it here to the top of the page and save, that will create a yellow review waiting box. Given that the article is pretty straightforward, you shouldn't have to wait long, good luck Jimfbleak - talk to me? 16:07, 3 January 2025 (UTC)
Post from new user moved to bottom of page
My page Mykola Denysenkov has been eliminated. Please make it available to the world's scientistsMykola Denysenkov (talk) 18:20, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
- Mykola Denysenkov please read the messages on your talk page, especially the one headed January 2025. Your user page isn't for you to write about yourself, it's to tell us about your activities on Misplaced Pages Jimfbleak - talk to me? 20:29, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
- You deleted my scientific research that I did for 30 years on the grounds that you can't verify them. Then give the opportunity to check them to the specialists. You have now stopped the development of psychology. GPT-4o praised my research and recommended it to be disseminated. Your incompetence is your big mistake that you can correct by publishing my scientific research. Mykola Denysenkov (talk) 04:32, 6 January 2025 (UTC)
- Reply and civility warning on user talk page Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:03, 6 January 2025 (UTC)
- Now blocked as WP:Not here Jimfbleak - talk to me? 14:05, 6 January 2025 (UTC)
- Reply and civility warning on user talk page Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:03, 6 January 2025 (UTC)
- You deleted my scientific research that I did for 30 years on the grounds that you can't verify them. Then give the opportunity to check them to the specialists. You have now stopped the development of psychology. GPT-4o praised my research and recommended it to be disseminated. Your incompetence is your big mistake that you can correct by publishing my scientific research. Mykola Denysenkov (talk) 04:32, 6 January 2025 (UTC)
Deleted page - Frank Golding (author)
Hi there, You recently deleted a draft biography page I created for an author, Frank Golding, on the grounds that the sources were largely from the subject himself. I tried to include a substantial amount of source from reputable newspapers and archives, but I would be happy to return to the draft and add more if it could be restored. Finally, if there is any wikipedia guidance on striking a balance for sources for memoirists that would be helpful - the details of the subject's biography are of course sometimes unavoidably best drawn from his own published work because memoir is about the self. Many thanks for your consideration. DeEsCeHa (talk) 02:32, 8 January 2025 (UTC)DeEsCeHa
- Replied on user talk page Jimfbleak - talk to me? 09:39, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
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hello, Can you help put me through the ways to write on here — Preceding unsigned comment added by Miss Dike (talk • contribs) 09:05, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
- Guidance posted to user talk page Jimfbleak - talk to me? 09:55, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
Burnt fynbos
Hi Jimfbleak. Hope 2025 has ricked off just right for you. I came across a reference to burnt in the Portuguese translation of the article, and I see that you introduced that element here. Could you please clarify, so I can adjust the Portuguese to read better? Thanks. Rui ''Gabriel'' Correia (talk) 13:13, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
- Rui ''Gabriel'' Correia, that's going back a bit! Bustards are birds of open country, and the bushy nature of fynbos would be unsuitable, but burning effectively creates open habitat, at least until the shrubs regrow. Jimfbleak - talk to me? 14:32, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
- Thanks, that makes sense. As a child I used to see them running at dusk in the Iona National Park in Namibe Province in southern Angola, which – like you said – is open country. Rui ''Gabriel'' Correia (talk) 14:50, 8 January 2025 (UTC)