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“Dog” The Teddy Bear

Travel

Have fun Dude. Take lots of pictures and bring me back something. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 01:53, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

Before you go overseas!

Hi Rlevse, I have tided up the July 8 section of the DYK nominations page. Please take a look there! Thanks, AngChenrui 07:21, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

Let me explain. For the ROH The Big Bang! nomination, there was a discussion whether it should be moved to April Fool's DYKs. The result was to leave the next reviewer to decide. You can decide. For the year by year Michigan Wolverines football team nominations, I did some merging as there was a long list of them. Almost every year from 1990 to 2004 had a nomination. I did some merging. The finalised hooks are all out there, I just need people to approve it. You can help me get this job done by reviewing (and approving) the finalised hooks. Thanks! Roger there? AngChenrui 07:27, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

And finally, enjoy your trip! AngChenrui 07:29, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

Update. R is at the first layover waiting for the next plane. WOOF! — Dog The Teddy Bear • • 12:29, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

Robert Watson (scientist)

Per WMC's request on Talk:Robert Watson (scientist), I unprotected the page. I'll try to watch out for further edit warring and take appropriate action if I spot it, but I just wanted to let you know of my action. If you feel that full protection might be a better way to go for the next week, feel free to reprotect it; I won't consider it wheel warring. NW (Talk) 23:59, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

Posted on article talk page. — Rlevse • Talk • 12:02, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Edward L. Rowan

On July 19, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Edward L. Rowan, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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Email

When you get back, there is an email waiting. No rush. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 22:34, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

William Hillcourt to TFA

Hi Rlevse, I know you're traveling but I just wanted to let you know that I've nominated Hillcourt to TFA for August 6 (his 110th birthday). See Misplaced Pages:Today's featured article/requests#August 6. Cheers, Dabomb87 (talk) 14:05, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

Wow, thanks! — Rlevse • Talk • 10:53, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

I checked and cleaned up the refs. There is one dead link with no archive. I think we can delete it. ---— Gadget850 (Ed)  11:51, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Tks, good work. It's a journal so url not needed, so I rm'd the url. — Rlevse • Talk • 11:57, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Thank you

For the DYK notice. Best.--Epeefleche (talk) 18:27, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

if you could share a from a broader perspective....

Hi, there has been an ongoing discussion about at Talk:Abrahamic_religions#Bahai (along the parts above it) that boils down to, I believe it's fair to summarize, whether the Baha'i Faith should be in with even smaller religions or have a section of it's own - I believe it's been agreed that it should be present to some degree and that it shouldn't be noted in parallel with the other religions. But there is difference of opinion on the narrower question. Smkolins (talk) 11:26, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Hi

Hiya Rlevse, I did what was needed on my DYK nom, could you please review it and tell me what you think. His awards and honors need expansion but that won't be difficult, I should have it done within a day. :D Thanks Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 11:52, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Fixed it, also could you check my nom for DirectHit. If not that's fine. Thanks in advance. Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 05:05, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

Improved it as per suggestion. Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 10:44, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

What do you mean bare URLs, isn't it sourced properly? Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 23:22, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

It's not a question of them being WP:RS, it's their formatting. Compare the format of web refs here: Edward L. Rowan to the web format in your DirectHit article. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:29, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

Ah easily fixed :D, thanks for the heads up. Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 22:49, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Done. Is it all good to go now Rlevse? Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 23:01, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Yep! Thanks. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:04, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Your welcome, and thanks again. I wasn't so familiar with citing sources in the relevant format. The RefToolbar doesn't seem to be working for me. I'll have to fix it. Anyway thanks again :D Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 23:07, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Uninvolved

With respect to the current arbcom case I view Lar posting as uninvolved in a case involving WMC Misplaced Pages:General sanctions/Climate change probation/Requests for enforcement#Request concerning William M. Connolley and Kim D. Petersen as inflamatory at best. Polargeo (talk) 12:22, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Today's Flare up

As a drafting arbiter on the climate change case, I would like to notify you of this. A Quest For Knowledge (talk) 18:17, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

GEEZ!! — Rlevse • Talk • 18:19, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for letting us know. — Rlevse • Talk • 18:22, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

This is intimately related to what I have just informed you about above but now comes back to you several edits later with added spin. Polargeo (talk) 20:20, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

SwisterTwister Day

Thanks! I never would imagined having a day named after me. :) SwisterTwister (talk) 20:11, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

Excirial's 24 hours of fame

Such a pity it is almost over already, but it sure was a nice and enjoyable surprise. Thanks a lot! :) Excirial 22:35, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

No problem. Glad you enjoyed it. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:39, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

DYK Question

Hey, one of today's DYK hooks reads odd, and is rather misleading overall. "... that the 2007 Indy Japan 300, an IndyCar Series motor race held on April 21, 2007, was uniquely held at Twin Ring Motegi, a non-American location?". "Was uniquely held"?? Besides reading poorly, this is only a minor deal - it just happened to be the one year that only one country other then the US (Canada often holds 2) hosted the event ... not at all a big deal. (talk→ BWilkins ←track) 13:40, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

I don't see it at T:DYK/Q so it appears it's already been on the main page, so afraid it's too late. — Rlevse • Talk • 17:34, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

need a mop

Hi; User talk:I dropped the soap needs protecting and User:68.48.145.24 is him being a prat. Cheers, Jack Merridew 23:09, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
some vacation ;)

Done, yea, we're awaiting the return flight right now and chilling out in the room. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:14, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. That's one of the usual suspects. I spotted him last night on his eighth edit (to AN/I). He knows me; referred to my Moby Dick account. And he just hit my talk page ;) Looking forward to the PD. Cheers, Jack Merridew 23:23, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

I indef'd the guy on your talk page. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:24, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

thanks, my section heading was a hint re myself. Cheers, Jack Merridew 23:29, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Dopey needs his talk page taken away ;) He's at SPI, too. Cheers, Jack Merridew 00:59, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

Done. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:43, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

SPI closed; interesting others found. Cheers, Jack Merridew 12:10, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Aren't You Supposed to Be on Vacation?

Seriously! Put down the smartphone or laptop and back slowly away. Vacation, you gotz it. Now enjoy, and don't be bothered with Misplaced Pages. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 23:32, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Guilty as charged ;-) In my defense let me point out there were massive gaps in my editing this week. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:36, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

PS, we all had a blast this week. Lots of fun, non-wiki fun that is. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:37, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Good, glad you had fun :) I just like giving ya a rough time :) Where'd you all go? - Neutralhomer • Talk • 23:43, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Email. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:48, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Sitting at the airport at zero dark thirty. — Dog The Teddy Bear • • 08:54, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

Flight at second airport got cancelled. Damn airlines. — Dog The Teddy Bear • • 18:35, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

This is why I drive :) Glad you finally made it home. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 01:48, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Welcome back. Sorry about the crappy flight; sounds like it was worse than even my recent experiences. Heimstern Läufer (talk) 02:00, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

It sucked. Half my family is still at the second airport. And they wonder why airlines are so poorly thought of. I've already rough drafted a page and half complaint to the airline and the FAA. Other than this, the vacation was great. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:26, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I made a bit of a complaint to the airline for my flight, and all mine were on time. Sounds like you've got a plenty good case for complaints. Heimstern Läufer (talk) 02:44, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

You'd have a heart attack if you saw my letter. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:51, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Rlevse, you can call them directly tomorrow at 1-866-TELL-FAA or directly send it in to the address below...

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW

Washington, DC 20591

I didn't see an email address, but they probably can give you one via that toll-free number or verbally tell the person on the line your complaint. This is definitely something they need to look into. I would also send one into the airline you flew on. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 03:00, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

THANKS! I had already addressed the letter to the airline and the FAA. — Rlevse • Talk • 03:02, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Who am I ?

Am I lotje or Ida Shaw, sorry but I still did not figure out how to deal with this new situation. This looks like a digital identity crisis Can you tell me how I should proceed? Thanks a lot :) IdaShaw (talk) 06:38, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

? — Dog The Teddy Bear • • 08:55, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

I Am So Sorry

While tinkering, I had your "Today" page open, and I messed up and saved mine one your page, when I caught my error I quickly rolled it back. I hope this didn't mess anything up. I feel awful and am really sorry. I'll take my trout now. *hides, embarrassed* - Neutralhomer • Talk • 07:21, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

U R duly trouted. — Dog The Teddy Bear • • 08:56, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

*Ping* re Brazilian image

Where did you go?--Chris (クリス • フィッチ) (talk) 09:05, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Email. — Rlevse • Talk • 12:18, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

*Ping* re Brazilian image. ;)--Chris (クリス • フィッチ) (talk) 13:38, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

You there, brother?--Chris (クリス • フィッチ) (talk) 09:48, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

? — Rlevse • Talk • 10:38, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

I sent you an e-mail a week ago re: File:Logo UEB.svg, did you get it? If not I will resend. Basically, pls retrieve the deleted Commons image and send it to Begoon, he will upload it here for us, and I will fix the licensing.--Chris (クリス • フィッチ) (talk) 13:15, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Resend. — Rlevse • Talk • 13:30, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Saw this, because the page is on my watchlist, having posted below. Provided the file is ok to upload here, I can edit it and "clean up" any errors in the svg before upload. Haven't seen the image at all, but I'm presuming that's why this route was suggested. As you were, now - forgive the intrusion... Begoon 18:13, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks to both of you!--Chris (クリス • フィッチ) (talk) 11:42, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

Thumperward close

Obviously, I agree with your close - I supported. :-)

The reason for the post is not to compliment you on closing it the way I liked, rather to congratulate you on your comments in the closing rationale.

RFA should not become a competition to find something someone once did wrong, it should rather be a genuine evaluation of their prospects to benefit the project if granted the tools. I think you looked at it that way, and that deserves acknowledgement. That's all I wanted to say, really.  Begoon 18:10, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Why thank you very much. — Rlevse • Talk • 18:11, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

I also thought it was a good close - possibly biased. as I supported, but was obviously going to be close. I think you nailed the issues—I trust candidate will note the concerns and that will lead to becoming a better sysop.--SPhilbrickT 18:50, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, very kind of you. — Rlevse • Talk • 18:52, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

(ec)I also welcome your closing comments - it is very helpful to have a full and detailed closing rationale. As your comments are useful, and will be read by a good number of people, would you consider going back and doing a copy edit? It appears you had a few changes of mind while writing it, and have not completely tidied up. The same thing happens to me quite a bit when doing AfD closes (the window is so small!), so I tend to go back and have a second read through. Regards SilkTork * 18:55, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

I didn't change my find, I was fixing typos, missing words, etc after I first posted it. Do you have something specific you feel needs fixed? Thanks for the support. — Rlevse • Talk • 19:00, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Well I supported, so I'm obviously biased, but I too liked your rationale. I think it showed a lot of clue and commons sense, something that seems to be lacking at RfA. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 03:12, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

Yes, correct closure. Regarding SilkTork's comments I think the following passages read awkwardly and/or ungrammatically and could do with some attention!

• ... and the busted disambiguation link, but the disambiguation link issue ...
• ... including the during the RFA.
• ... I while I find there are concerns here ...
• On a related note while I want to comment ...

Regards — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 09:52, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

Done, ugh, can be hard to proofread your own stuff. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:06, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

A bit late to the party, but I'd like to say that I totally agree as well. Connormah 03:25, 28 July 2010 (UTC)

Nice!

Wow, thanks for the kudos! Sorry I didn't respond earlier -- it was also my wedding day! Maury Markowitz (talk) 19:33, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

HJ Mitchell's Day

We totally had the same idea. I got a request to give HJ his own day last night and ya beat me to it. :) I was going to award it at Midnight (when I do mine). Darn! :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 00:09, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

Go ahead! — Rlevse • Talk • 00:10, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

Nah, would be a double, I left a short note that saying what I said above. I am trying to not "cross paths" with you or Dylan, so I am grabbing other people you (and he) hasn't. No worries though, just great minds thinking alike. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 00:12, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

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My day

Wow, thank you very much! :) - Theornamentalist (talk) 10:47, 28 July 2010 (UTC)

You made my day today, 3 August, thank you! I will add a Bach cantata today, latish for next Sunday, due to vacation. Thanks for taking care of them on DYK. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:37, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Username Change

Hello :) Would you mind changing my username to Peter.C because I feel like my username is not liked by other users on Misplaced Pages. Thanks! :D Irunongames • play 01:50, 29 July 2010 (UTC)

Done. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:55, 29 July 2010 (UTC)

Light front holography

References added to light front holography. Some editing done for more clarity. (talk)Conjecturix (talk) 19:16, 29 July 2010 (UTC)

Ngo Quang Truong

Thanks for that :) YellowMonkey (bananabucket!) 02:05, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

Sure. His integrity and competence really impressed me. — Rlevse • Talk • 02:10, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

Again...

Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at Misplaced Pages:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you.--Chris (クリス • フィッチ) (talk) 14:04, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

User:Chzz

As you may be aware, Chzz recently posted on his talkpage that he is taking a wikibreak. I gather something recently happened that has discouraged him. I was going to put a wikibreak template on his page but am not sure which one should go there. His talkpage has been racking up comments since his announcement and I think one or two may added stuff to his plate. Could you take a look and maybe put an appropriate wikibreak template on his talkpage. I ask you because you have recently been to his page and are an admin. Some editors might not appreciate a regular sluggo like me doing the same even though being bold is my specialty. ----moreno oso (talk) 14:10, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

Thank you. ----moreno oso (talk) 16:08, 30 July 2010 (UTC)

Australia biology

Howdy,

Thanks for looking at the articles on the biology of Australia. user:Casliber is a wonderful editor who has improved much of what I've written. I'm not worthy of any of these awards, and I feel much embarrassed. Also, I've been very rude and unpleasant to other Misplaced Pages editors who probably didn't do that much wrong. Actually, I'm not really a Wikipedian at all. I just love the flora and fauna of Australia. What I think about is wonderful Australian plants and animals, and to hope to write a half decent article and take a good photo. Thanks to user:Invertzoo, that great lady who helped me so much. She is magnificent.

At the moment I have a Wiki question. It's regarding photo copyright. Someone sent me a photo of a very rare plant, and they want me to write an article on it. They donated the photo copyright, and said so in their text in the e-mail. But I can't figure out the legal status of the photo from a Wiki point of view. And I put similar photos on before, but they were deleted by Misplaced Pages editors. If we could get this legal stuff figured out, I could help promote more of these glorious Australian plants and animals. This is one of my weak points. I'm not a lawyer. But if someone sends me a photo of a wonderful plant or creature in good faith. And they donate the copyright. I don't want to let them down.

Someone sends a photo to me of an extraordinary plant or animal. They say it's OK to waive their rights to the photo and they want me to write an article on it. How do I make it OK for Misplaced Pages to use?

thank you again for helping the world know more of the fabulous biology of Australia. Poyt448 (talk) 09:18, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

Yes, Cas is a great guy and wikipedian. As for yourself, don't be so hard on yourself. You do fine work too. As for the images, get the person or organization to send you an email releasing rights to the image (lately I've be using CC-BY-SA-3.0, sometimes PD, but any free license will do. It needs to explicitly the license they release under. Saying "wiki can use it", etc won't do. Then upload the image to Commons and put an OTRS pending tag in it and the tag for the license they listed. Then forward that email to the commons address on my tools page, see User:Rlevse/Tools#OTRS. It's always backlogged so contact an OTRS person (such as me or whomever, not sure if Cas has access) and give them the subject line of the email and they should be able to find it. — Rlevse • Talk • 12:30, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

Light front holography on DYK

Thank you for your help !

Best, conjecturix. (talk) Conjecturix (talk) 22:02, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 July newsletter

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DYK file protection

Hi Rlevse,

Please make sure DYK files are fully protected when you're loading a set into the queue. In the past week there have been three images that were unprotected or semi-protected (1, 2, 3). Shubinator (talk) 05:30, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

I usually do. Are you saying the three were ones I loaded? And at least one of those was protected on commons. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:30, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

Yep, they were loaded by you: 1, 2, 3. File:Ethiopian 9 Saints Mural Axum.jpg was protected at Commons, but only semi-protected. MatSci protected another one after DYKUpdateBot raised a warning; if the bot hadn't caught it, it would have remained unprotected until it hit the Main Page. Shubinator (talk) 05:20, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Back to your talk. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:35, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

No need to get defensive, I'm politely pointing out unprotected images. The Main Page has been bitten in the not-so-distant past by unprotected images. I care about making Misplaced Pages a better place, and have no wish (and no time) for side squabbles (and honestly you should understand that better than most here). I have User:DYKUpdateBot/Errors watchlisted, so naturally, whenever the bot catches something, I take a look the next time I'm online. In other words, no, I hadn't noticed you protecting other DYK files; it is appreciated. Since you mentioned it, I'll post at WT:DYK reminding the other admins to protect images. Shubinator (talk) 05:36, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

Hiya

Rlevse has been made a member of the Order of the Mop, for their work as an admin and is entitled to display this award for being such a great admin, Kind regards and happy editing, Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 06:22, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

Congratulations you are member number 2! :D Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 06:22, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

Why thanks. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:30, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

You're very welcome. Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 08:16, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK Wonoboyo Hoard

About DYK Wonoboyo Hoard. Thank you, I'm honored. :) (Gunkarta (talk) 12:34, 2 August 2010 (UTC)).

No problem. It was an interesting and a nice looking pic for the DYK size. — Rlevse • Talk • 13:37, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

How exciting

I logged on briefly late last night after a long road trip and found out it was my day! Thank you - I will try not to let it go to my head.--Kubigula (talk) 21:04, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

-;) — Rlevse • Talk • 22:03, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

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Interim measure

Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Climate change/Proposed decision#Interim restriction Polargeo (talk) 15:31, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Question

Hi, I'm just mostly a lurker when it comes to the climate case. I have to say I was quite surprised by your comment here. Since you are helping to write up the PD does this give a hint as to what the PD is going to look like? Thanks in advance, --CrohnieGal 18:32, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Time will tell. — Rlevse • Talk • 18:41, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

On August 4, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

How nice!

Hi Rlevse, It is such a wonderful experience to log on and see I have a message, and then see that the message is in fact a spectacular award from someone that I don't even know! (At least I don't think I have "talked" to you before, but I could be wrong about that.) You certainly made me happy... Many many thanks, Invertzoo (talk) 00:32, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

No problem. — Rlevse • Talk • 00:51, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination for Little Pamir

Nice to hear today that Little Pamir, an article I created (or at least converted from a redirect to an article), has been nominated, but it was not I who nominated it.--Mhockey (talk) 08:46, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Ali Bushnaq, Dudu Yifrah and Micha Yaniv

Hi Rlevse, this DYK was promoted, and posted to a Queue. Then somebody nominated the article for the deletion, and it was taken off Queue, and re-listed. Today or yesterday it dissipated from the hook page. Nobody even bothered to notify me. I hope the article is kept, and if it is it should be promoted. So I added it back to the hook page. I hope that's OK. Thanks.--Mbz1 (talk) 22:47, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

If it's kept quick, it'll be okay, but an article under DYK has little chance of making DYK. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:51, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

"The article under DYK has little chance of making DYK" What does it mean?--Mbz1 (talk) 22:55, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) I'm guessing Rlevse meant: an article under AFD has little chance of making DYK Rambo's Revenge (talk) 22:56, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

Ah, I see. Thanks. The deletion request will be closed in the morning of August 9 I hope, so basically it is three more days to wait. IMO a deletion request, which is closed as "kept" or even "no consensus" should not prevent DYK promotion of the valid article. Thanks.--Mbz1 (talk) 23:02, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

Why? If the article is kept to deny DYK for it is unfair, isn't it? There were other cases, when after the deletion request the article was promoted.--Mbz1 (talk) 23:09, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Like I said, it's still at afd and it may not be a keep, it could well be a merge. On top of that, it was left on the noms page for longer than normal. There are other cases of noms being removed with pending AFDs too. So no, I don't think it's unfair; unfortunate but not unfair. We can't leave noms on the nom page forever. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:17, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Well, nothing lasts forever as you probably know. The deletion request is going to be closed in 2 days. I do not think 2 days could make such a big difference.--Mbz1 (talk) 00:44, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

From the looks of it, it'll probably close as a Keep. I went and gave my vote in the matter. Just relist it to DYK after the AfD closes. Silverseren 01:03, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

The article was kept. The hook was restored T:TDYK. May I please ask you to add it to Queue. I believe this particular article is very special because it is about peace. It should not be denied DYK. Thanks.--Mbz1 (talk) 18:23, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Kudpung's day

Hey, thanks! I can't possibly think what I have done to earn the barnstar (I'm rather gnomish and don't get many), but this will be much cherished especially as it come from a 'Crat. You too, have a nice day. --Kudpung (talk) 02:34, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Re: (You can remove it from your page, but not mine) / BarkingFish day

Hi Rlevse, respectfully, I feel that if it concerns me, I can remove it if I so wish. It was nice of you to do, but I don't want a day named after me, I just want to get on and work. So if you'd be so kind as to remove it and give it to someone else, that'd be appreciated - either that, or i'll remove it and give it to someone else. Your call. :) BarkingFish | 09:36, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

I hand it out not you. It is not yours to give it out. Just let it go. I really don't understand why you're making such a fuss over this. I'll put "declined" by your name if you like. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:49, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Either that or just assign it to someone else. I'm not making a fuss, i simply don't want it. Thank you all the same. BarkingFish | 10:52, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

All I try to do is recognize people for good work on wiki. I had one other person do something like this. I really don't understand it. I'll go mark it declined. To me it is kind of pointless to give it to someone when a subsequent day has been given out already. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:55, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for respecting my wishes. BarkingFish | 10:58, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Sure. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:59, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Only just noticed

I thought any user could warn any other user of anything on thier talkpage. I only just noticed the fact that you had popped up and added this rather judgemental comment without even attempting to address the serious issues I had brought up. You have generally failled to stop any drama whatsoever and the only time you step in is to tell me not to give Lar a warning. The only people arguing for sanctions against me at arbcom are Lar (who I started an RfC on) and someone who I have no recolection of any previous contact with (JWB) who suddenly popped up and decided I needed to be desysopped for being critical of Lar and made it his prime mission to acomplish this. Oh well good to know I am going to be dragged over the coals by you for trying to get Lar to play by the rules. I was informed that you loathed WMC so I suppose it is not surprising that you are a big fan of Lar. Polargeo (talk) 16:30, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Massive assumptions by you. And I am only one of several arbs. — Rlevse • Talk • 16:51, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Sorry - noticed it too late

Hi; I was just about to put a message here to say I saw it a moment ago. I think PrepExtra is also free at the moment, if you want to compile another set. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 19:19, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

FYI

Putting the Sheila Varian article up for GA. I'd appreciate a few eyes to help me sort out legitimate criticism from the sort of stuff that isn't. I sometimes get hooked too quickly by those with a taste for drama. Been working on that, but I haven't had a GA review where I'm lead editor for a couple of years, literally, so am a little nervous. Thanks Montanabw 20:29, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Let me know when someone reviews it. It'll prob be awhile, GAC is usually way backlogged. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:32, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for the...um, day. :P Though I have to ask, what did I do that got your attention? Silverseren 00:32, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

For one thing, lots of article rescues helped ;-) — Rlevse • Talk • 00:35, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

2010-08-08 is my day ?!?!

Whoa, thank you, Rlevse! Not sure what I have done to deserve this, though. Thank you, nonetheless. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 08:19, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

Terry Sanford

Sorry, I just put a link to the article in Arabic--94.97.34.143 (talk) 23:38, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

I only see you put in an Arabic interwiki link. Shouldn't be a problem. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:41, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

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I'm never one to edit others' talk posts, so just a friendly suggestion to look at this post again. No offense taken if you delete this message after. Best. Townlake (talk) 04:07, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Never mind, someone else fixed it. Townlake (talk) 13:37, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Block question

I suspect i will never know what was happening here, and am thus utterly neutral, but is this also appropriate to be blanked as part of a block?Mercurywoodrose (talk) 04:32, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for pointing it out. All I can say about Tisane is there are multiple issues involved that are best not discussed onwiki. Thanks for understanding. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:05, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

no, thank you. i did some searching, broadly. This cuts too close to home for me in my professional capacity (i did some more looking). I trust you will perform due diligence in reviewing all pertinent pages. its obviously in hand, and ill leave it up to you. I wont copy or link, by the way, but i put a link up for a minute on my userpage before i did my searching. can you remove it from my page history? godspeed. Mercurywoodrose (talk) 04:05, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

perfect. thanks.Mercurywoodrose (talk) 15:44, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

RFAR/CC

Hi Brad, any idea when there might be some movement on this case? Spartaz 16:21, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Er, who's Brad? :P MastCell  16:34, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

I'm not Brad, but there was an unexpected delay, as you prob know, but this week we made lots of progress and should (hope ;-) ) to have have a PD up this week. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:10, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the update. Sorry for the Brad bit, I got a bit lazy cutting and posting the question. :o I actually don't know about the delay. I have been away from wikipedia for around 10 days. Did I miss anything interesting? Spartaz 21:50, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

See Wikipedia_talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Climate_change/Proposed_decision#Decision_timing and you can figure out the rest of that. Then there's the not too surprising fact that the natives are getting restless ;-0 — Rlevse • Talk • 22:23, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK on Space Hawk

Thanks for the information ... that's my first DYK hat-tip, and it's pretty cool! I thought it would make a great DYK, although I struggled with exactly how to phrase it. I'm very happy someone else apparently thought so, as well, in order to nominate it (be that yourself or someone else)! --McDoobAU93 (talk) 17:27, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Happy Rlevse's Day!

Rlevse has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as Rlevse's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, Rlevse! Signed, Neutralhomer A record of your Day will always be kept here.

For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, click here. Have a Great Day...Neutralhomer • Talk • 04:01, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Why thanks! — Rlevse • Talk • 11:30, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Sure, no problem :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 14:19, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Many thanks

again.--Epeefleche (talk) 06:05, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

New DYK Nom

Hi, I nominated Temple House Manor and Castle for DYK. Fridae'§Doom | Spare your time? 07:58, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Two articles one DYK nomination

Did I do it right? Thank you.--Mbz1 (talk) 20:49, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

As far as the hook yes, but to ensure you get credit for both, you need a DYK make for each one. I've add the second DYK make for you. (open the nom in edit mode and you'll see it, or check the edit in my contribs just before this one). — Rlevse • Talk • 21:16, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Thank you!--Mbz1 (talk) 23:18, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

And glad that other DYK worked out for you. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:19, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Yes, thank you! It is not only for me. It is for peace in Middle East. Best wishes.--Mbz1 (talk) 23:35, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Question D=YK

What happened to Family Guy Road to DYK. --Pedro J. 10:47, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

It's in Queue 2 right now. See T:DYK/Q. — Rlevse • Talk • 11:20, 13 August 2010 (UTC)