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194.80.32.8

I have unblocked 194.80.32.8 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log). The University can identify vandals editing from this address and is willing to discipline them internally, see the user talk page. Fred Talk 19:49, 22 October 2009 (UTC)

OK. I thought some discussion would normally precede the undoing of a fellow-admin's block, but have it your own way, and feel free to impose your own judgement over mine whenever you feel it appropriate. I have other work to do here. Rodhullandemu 01:03, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

I think you are missing the point ...

It appears to me that Harleytarantina believes Paul to be dead.—Kww(talk) 18:38, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

I had gathered that; but there is no evidence in support, and the article is written on the basis that the legend is false. If he gets uppity, I'll direct him to the Talk page. Rodhullandemu 18:45, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

Coordinates

I note that you have added Coordinates to 1979 Fastnet race. I wonder which coordinate is appropriate for this article. The race starts in Cowes 50°45′34″N,1°18′1″W; wraps around Fastnet lighthouse 51°23′3″N,9°36′1″W and finishes in Plymouth 50°22′17″N,4°8′33″W. Perhaps we should put in all three? Any thoughts? How did you choose your coordinates? try following them through with google maps. ClemMcGann (talk) 00:56, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Hi Clem. Tricky one; there is nothing in the article to indicate where the various problems arose, so I placed it near to the IOW. With articles dealing with long, linear features such as Pennine Way, I usually add start & endpoints. For smaller features, I will try to scale to include both, as an overview. In this case, I couldn't find the Fastnet Rock. I'll take another look at it. Rodhullandemu 14:48, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Morrissey, James (2004). A History of the Fastnet Lighthouse. Dublin: Crannog Books. p. 6. ISBN 00951282662. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)

that was my source for the Fastnet rock coordinate - ClemMcGann (talk) 15:16, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, I don't have that book but one of the external refs took me to a map showing the area of the Irish Sea where most of the boats sank; I've added the coords of the rough centre (although at a scale of 1:2000000 to get the context in!), and submitted this as a placemark to Google Earth. Let me know if there are any problems with it. Cheers. Rodhullandemu 18:43, 24 October 2009 (UTC)

I suppose that it is as good a spot as any. There should be a policy on such issues. ClemMcGann (talk) 00:35, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

This is as near as we get, but some things are vague; circular footpaths are a problem, and the page leaves it open as to how to approach this. Ideally, (I've come to think), we should be working with mapping sites to more easily have bounded areas linked from here, but that is a huge task. For the time being, we have to go with what we can reasonably manage. Rodhullandemu 00:41, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

I'll post a question to them ClemMcGann (talk) 02:04, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

Amersham Hospital

Hello there! I replied to you on the Amersham Hospital talk page! Dvmedis (talk) 07:33, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

Regarding your revert on User:Jimbo Wales

I personally do believe that chefs should not be allowed as some are overpriced and some downright rude out of taking work too seriously. And another point: some chefs are downright terrible with no cooking skill at all. I am not arguing, just stating my opinion on the topic of chefs. Thank you very much, Cats4Gold (talk) 22:42, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

What's your specialist subject on Mastermind? The bleedin' obvious? Rodhullandemu 22:45, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

What. Cats4Gold (talk) 22:48, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

He's absolutely right about chefs. We're all horrible people. Whenever a new kid starts in the kitchen, I send them 'round to the restaurant next door, to ask their chef for a "pot of steam," since we're fresh out. Most of them are dumb enough to go. So that's the baseline, as it were. Bon appetit! Hamster Sandwich (talk) 23:53, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

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Opinion requested

Koavf (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

We have an editor who insists on adding "United Kingdom" to everyone's birth or death place if it's in the UK, claiming that since such and such template had a "Country" listing, that that means to include "UK", although up til now, that hasn't been the general procedure.

What you usually see is "London, England" or "Glasgow, Scotland" or town/county/historical country, but rarely is "United Kingdom" tacked on. Has everyone else been ignoring policy except this one editor from Alabama - who's got a block log a mile long?

I've been reverting him, and he keeps leaving talk page messages calling me sarcastic, and making it clear that he doesn't understand that a template is a guideline, not policy, and that he's going to continue regardless.

Please take a look and give me your assessment. Radiopathy •talk• 03:29, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

Response I am not from Alabama, nor have I ever used a sockpuppet. See also here. —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 04:25, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

Sorry. I meant Indiana. Anyway, I'd still like an opinion on this issue. Radiopathy •talk• 18:02, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

Edit summary etiquette

I'm not sure if it was meant in good humour (!) or not, but let's keep our edit summaries free of vulgarity. DocKino (talk) 21:30, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

We do not have an <irony> tag; but we do have some preferences. Rodhullandemu 21:32, 29 October 2009 (UTC)