User talk:Jivecat/Archive 4

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MSU Vietnam group

hi there Kevin. I just saw this great article. I was wondering if you were intending to polish this article up for FA or anything, because I'll be glad to help you. I've done a lot of work on the Diem era of South Vietnam and am somewhat aware of Fishel and Scigliano's works - I have read some of them. Best regards, Blnguyen (bananabucket) 03:45, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

Obviously not to the extent of your books...I only have about five pages on the MSUG and Diem working together (from general history books rather than specific ones)....The rest were simply papers and such written by Fishel and Scigliano.Blnguyen (vote in the photo straw poll) 06:51, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

On April 2, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Michigan State University Group, which you created. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Blnguyen ^(t)/_(c) • 06:51, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Kudos on the Michigan State University Group article. This is something I had never heard of before, and I'm always pleased to learn new things about my alma mater. Lovelac 7 08:34, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

I've got an electronic copy of a book by Seth Jacobs called "America's Miracle Man in Vietnam:Ngo Dinh Diem, Religion, Race and U.S. Intervention in Southeast Asia, 1950-1957" which has a lot of stuff about Diem and Fishel. If you think it might be of interest, please pop me an email and I'll send it to you. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 04:02, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

Looking at it again, there needs some background about how Diem ended up in America and began to lobby around. Simply adapting the bits from Diem's article will do fine. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 04:05, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

How are things looking? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:47, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Landmark District reports

I saw your edits on the Ukranian District page. Do you have access to the new landmark reports?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 19:22, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

For all the new landmarks or just this district?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 19:38, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

User:208.6.1.25

Please, as you promised in user talk:208.6.1.25, block the IP 208.6.1.25 for repeated bad faith vandalism. I suggest to block it for a week. Paolo.dL (talk) 13:18, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Kilmarnock

Thanks for clearing out Kilmarnock. I was bending over backwards in assuming good faith until the matter was resolved, but Jza84 was acting as I was continuing to assume good faith. You beat me to removing the image, when I saw what had happened, and that the matter had reached a resolution. DDStretch (talk) 23:54, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

Argyle Socks

I've been trying to help out with the Nimbley6-Mixedupworld collection of sock puppets. During my investigation, I discovered there is a Nimbley6 (4th), (3rd), (2nd), but there is no Nimbley6. I see you submitted Nimbley6 (2nd), so I was hoping you would know what the name of the previous SSP case was. -Rrius (talk) 03:32, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

The whack-a-mole approach is even more annoying since it seems to take so long for anyone to do anything at SSP. Three additional socks have turned up since the most recent case opened, and two of them have been blocked: one for vandalism and one for evading that block. -Rrius (talk) 12:34, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Wrigley Field

I wouldn't say Wrigley has "nothing to do with food and drink," given that they sell a lot of both. But I'm assuming that bot is trying to identify "restaurants", and I don't think Wrigley qualifies. I similarly reverted Wrigley Field (Los Angeles). However, the old Comiskey Park used to be called "Chicago's largest outdoor saloon", so if the bot tags that one, it might have some merit. :) Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} 07:43, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

If the bot tags every article in wikipedia, at least the food project members can't complain that they have nothing to work on. Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} 15:14, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

Michigan State alum

From e-mail:

Mr. Forsyth:

Recently an alum and colleague placed my name in the Wikipedia site as a notable alumni of the law college at Michigan State University (where I graduated from). I was extremely honored that my colleagues would think so highly of me to honor me in that way. Additionally, I was honored by the WSBA chapter of the law college in 2005 as well, so I felt really good about it. Some time thereafter, however, we noticed that you had come in and removed my name. After some thought and research of those persons who are also listed as notable alumni (some of whom I know personally), I considered my accomplishments during my tenure at MSU Law and thereafter to be worthy of the accolade that my colleagues had bestowed upon me and with their permission, I placed my name back onto the Wikipedia site. Today I came to the website only to notice that you have once again removed my name. I dont know you and have yet to have the opportunity to meet you, thus I cannot imagine what I could have done to have offended you to the point where I would be on your "radar" to continuously target me on the Wikipedia site. If there is something that you need for me to do to address any concerns that you may have, I would be happy to do so. Please advise.

Antavius Weems '01

Since this concerns Wikipedia content and policy, I have reprinted this message here and will discuss on this user's talk page. Kevin Forsyth (talk) 13:52, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

Just thought I'd best let you know

... that our mutual friend created an account by the name of Kevin Forsyth12 (talk · contribs). --Jza84 | Talk 11:43, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

WP:CHICAGO

You have been not signed up as an active member of WP:CHICAGO, but you have made at least 25 edits to Chicago. If you consider yourself either an active or semi-active member of the project please sign up as such at Wikipedia:WikiProject Chicago/members. Also, if you are a member, be aware of Wikipedia:Meetup/Chicago 3 and be advised that the project is now trying to keep all the project's WP:PR, WP:FAC, WP:FAR, WP:GAR, WP:GAC WP:FLC, WP:FLRC, WP:FTC, WP:FPOC, WP:FPC, and WP:AFD discussion pages in one location at the new Wikipedia:WikiProject Chicago/Review page. Please help add any discussion you are aware of at this location.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 18:16, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

MIT

Given the quality of your work on Michigan State University, I would like to solicit your feedback on MIT's current article at the peer review for whatever changes you feel would be necessary to secure your support at a future WP:FAC. Madcoverboy (talk) 16:39, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Sparty

As a part of GA Sweeps, I have added some suggestions for improvement for Sparty on the article's talk page. The article will remain on hold for seven days, at which time I will make a decision about keeping or delisting its GA status. Thanks. Nikki311 00:45, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

WP:CHICAGO leadership

This month you have indicated new or continuing interest in WP:CHICAGO as either an active or semi-active member. The response to the project membership survey was strong enough that we should attempt to organize it in a more fully functional way. Please sign up at Wikipedia:CHICAGO/leadership if you would be willing to serve as a leader of the project from September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009. The various leadership responsibilities are listed there. The roles will be somewhat similar to the roles of Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators. We are a less mature and developed project than WP:MILHIST however, so our division of roles will be slightly different. Please respond by the 23rd.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 18:53, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Sirens at Wrigley

Hey Kevin. The Wrigley article gives the impression that Wrigley was evacuated when the sirens went off. As I recall, the fans were advised to stay "within the friendly confines' for their safety. I'll do some research.--Buster7 (talk) 21:42, 29 August 2008 (UTC)

MSU Student - Wikipedia Documentary

Hi Kevin, My name is Sean, I am a MSU senior and I am working on a documentary for my Independent Study about Wikipedia - with a focus on the community aspect. I found you through the directory on the Michigan WikiProject.

The project is currently in pre-production, and I am looking for active members of the Wikipedia community to interview. If you are interested in this, please contact me via my talkpage, or the E-mail user link on my page. I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks! Scmtech (talk) 23:44, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Re: Rolla Carpenter

Kevin,

Nice fix up on the Rolla Carpenter Article. I looked everywhere I could think of right now for the full Date of Death. I will keep looking. -- Michael David (talk) 00:36, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

thank you

thank you. It seems Ringer has changed his number since then. - -The Spooky One (talk to me) 20:57, 20 October 2008 (UTC)

RE: Apology, No worries

I hope you didn't read my comment as rude, I certainly did not intend it as such, but simply a quick explanation for why I had removed your template, and reverted your changes. It is just that when an editor who has been established for many years finds a template threatening to block them on their page, it is not likely to get a good response. If my response was harsh, I apologize, but you should always check to see who you are templating if they are not an IP, and if they are established, it is always best to simply leave a note requesting more information, rather than a harsh template. I hope you understand, and no worries. Ariel♥Gold 02:01, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Not at all, your response was exactly appropriate, and your apology is unwarranted. And thank you. I guess you caught me in rabid-watchdog mode, and (to follow the metaphor) I went and bit the mailman on the very day a long-awaited package arrived. Most dogs would be lucky not to be put to sleep after an incident like that. Kevin Forsyth (talk) 02:19, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Oh psshh, we've all done things similar, please don't worry about it and no need to apologize.

Ariel♥Gold 02:26, 15 November 2008 (UTC)