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DYK for Silaum silaus
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 * Hi Sammybenjamin and first of all let me wish you a genuine and warm welcome to Wikipedia - I hope you like the place and decided to stay :) I like you am a volunteer, and I'm sorry if you felt upset or annoyed when I nominated your article for deletion. I nominated it for deletion as when you initially created it, the article failed the speedy deletion criteria, specifically criterion A7 where an article is created which doesn't assert the notability of it's subjects. I'm very pleased to see this has been addressed, and hope you will continue on with Wikipedia. If you have any questions please just ask here. Thanks and happy editing, Acather96 (click here to contact me) 21:53, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

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Hi Acather96. Thank you for reviewing my DYK nomination. I fixed the DYK nominated article and QPQ reviewed per your request at here. -- Jreferee (talk) 13:55, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I've reviewed and approved the nomination :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 08:32, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
 * I appreciate your efforts. I hope you don't mind. I moved the green checkmark so it is easier to see. Feel free to undo. -- Jreferee (talk) 10:21, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
 * No problem, it was my mistake. :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 21:06, 15 December 2013 (UTC)

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 * ✅ - thanks for that, I hope I can put it too good use. :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:09, 18 December 2013 (UTC)

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For Template:Did you know nominations/Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, the reference reads, "This plant is known as the Christmas Kalanchoe because of their showy blooms in winter". I did not see flamboyant and colourful. Maybe adding this and this reference plus what is now in the article might be sufficient for the hook. -- Jreferee (talk) 18:05, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks very much for spotting that - I've fixed it by citing another reference for that fact. I think I originally used the word 'flamboyant' as it is a good synonym of 'showy', which seemed to flow a bit better. The new ref I've cited seems to clear this up - though thanks again for pointing it out! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 21:20, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
 * I'm glad I could help out. Someone else approved the hook, so it looks good to go. I just created Alaska Common Law School, so I have some time to create a Christmas theme article for DYK (any suggestions?) -- Jreferee (talk) 16:16, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Well done, that's a nice new article - fascinating how much we still have to write about on the 'pedia. As for Christmas DYK's: I've got Luzula nivais and Kalanchoe blossfeldiana approvated, and if I get time before Christmas would quite like to write Luzula wahlenbergii (Reindeer wood-rush). I mainly edit and write species articles, so my first thought would be to look for Christmassy organisms. How about this list of species with the word Christmas in the name? Microtia elva a butterfly with the common name 'Elf'. There are over 25 different species of lichen called (in some form) Reindeer Lichen - no really, it's true. If species aren't your thing then Wikipedia talk:Did you know/Archive 98 has a good list of suggestions. Enjoy :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:06, 18 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks! In general, I like to write biographies but I'm happy to write about anything. I never heard of Reindeer lichen. http://eol.org/search?q=Christmas&search=Go shows a lot of options. Hopefully I can find time before Christmas to post a Christmas article. -- Jreferee (talk) 03:44, 19 December 2013 (UTC)
 * I hope so too! If you do find something let me know, as I'd like to read it and can probably lend a hand. :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 15:46, 19 December 2013 (UTC)

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RfA
Wish you all the best of luck on your RfA. I don't want to jinx it by making any calls too early, but I will be very glad to see more admins head towards the massive backlog at CP. I am still a little uneasy about you having been away for so long but I certainly sympathize with coming back strong after a hiatus (in looking at my own history). Break a leg! Cheers, Mkdw talk 19:44, 23 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks very much, I appreciate your kind words. I've still got a couple of questions to answer and will hopefully get round to that soon! Acather96 (click here to contact me) 12:32, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

Mueller
Did not make the cut for Benezit's massive compendium of artists (10 volume edition of 1976) ... if an artist is not there, it is not likely to ever find him. Cheers. Collect (talk) 22:08, 23 December 2013 (UTC)
 * That would have been a good source to check, I forgot that! I managed to verify the existence of the author, but it doesn't look like he was prominent enough for anyone to write some sort of biography on him. Thanks. :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 12:33, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

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 * Cheers Epicgenius, I appreciate your kind words - I've still got a couple of questions to answer, but fingers crossed! Merry Christmas to you too! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 12:34, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
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Greetings Acather96 I just wanted to let you know that I referenced your RFA in a discussion posting I just started at A perfect example of the RFA problem. I just wanted to let you know that although I opposed your RFA and I used you as an example I have absolutely no grudge with you and I think you appear to be a good editor. I wanted to let you know it wasn't anything personal towards you, just the situation that seems to apply. If it makes you feel any better a lot of folks will likely support your RFA on the sole basis I opposed it. Good luck on the RFA all the same. Happy Christmas and holidays. Kumioko (talk) 22:56, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for letting me know Kumioko, I appreciate that. Whilst I disagree with some of the assertions you make about me, as there not actually on the RFA page, I'll wait till my RFA closes before responding - I think any discussion of my suitability for adminship should be kept to the RFA page, I don't want discussions to spiral out onto other pages. I do support a reform of RFA and I understand this in an area you have been working in/advocating for for a while now, so I see why you feel the neeed to 'call out' perceived unfairness. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 09:00, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
 * No problem it looks like your RFA is going to be a landslide pass anyway. I'm planning on leaving the project after this month so its not going to affect me one way or the other. I have found a lot of projects who want and need help over at Wikia so I am going to edit there where my help is wanted frankly. Besides, I don't really think anyone seriously wants to reform RFA besides me anyway. They say they do but then they scuttle any attempts to do so. Since I am a non admin no one takes my desire for reform seriously, they just view it like I am just upset about not getting access to the tools myself so there is little point in continuing. Anyway good luck. Kumioko (talk) 16:36, 27 December 2013 (UTC)

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Hi, thank you. If the user returns to commit vandalism edits, where I report?

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 * - If the edits actually are vandalism, and be sure to check they are, report them to WP:AIV after first warning them about their behaviour. Thanks, Acather96 (click here to contact me) 06:59, 29 December 2013 (UTC)

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Hello, greetings. I invite you to collaborate in the article Afro-Latin American, your opinions and guidance would be much needed and appreciated, thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Abdelrahman93 (talk • contribs) 23:44, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the invite, but I'm afraid I don't really know enough about this subject to contribute in a meaningful way. May I recommend these pages to find like-minded participants: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject African diaspora, Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Central America and Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Central America. Regards, Acather96 (click here to contact me) 09:26, 29 December 2013 (UTC)

A beer for you!

 * Thanks, that means a lot! Four years, eh. A very good four years though, I'd like to think I've done my bit! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:07, 29 December 2013 (UTC)

Yahya Bahro and "edit warring"
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 * OK, thanks for the advice, that's been taken on board. I only got given these tools very recently so am using them with care! Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:30, 30 December 2013 (UTC)

About images of 3D art
Hello again! So I'm not that well acquainted with policy regarding copyrights. If you could please help clarify this for me... all images of 3D art cannot be considered free, even public art? I want to add a gallery to the Life Underground article, illustrating more of the installations. I noticed one of the existing images was uploaded as non-free, so I'm guessing adding more images would not acceptable per WP:NFCCP 3A? Note these are permanent installations commissioned by the MTA to be on display for the public. It's unclear why this would be considered copyrighted at all, as opposed to say, a temporary installation at the Guggenheim (paid entry). Thanks! &mdash; <b style="color:black;">MusikAnimal</b> <sup style="color:green;">talk 18:10, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, the US does not have freedom of panorama that would allow for the non-infirngmenet of copyright when one is photographing a permanently present piece of public art (unless the sculpture was installed before 1923 or is a building). Is this silly and irritating? Yes. Do we still have to comply with it? Unfortunately, yes. I think the current number of images is sufficient for the article! Sorry I couldn't give you a nicer answer! :( Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:19, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Hey, thanks for the explanation. It is indeed irritating, but laws are laws! So alright, but what about two-dimensional art? Specifically, graffiti. Surely copyright laws cannot apply? I suppose it is inherently public art, but is generally illegal by nature. It's also usually applied to the sides of buildings, which as you say are an exception to the law, at least for 3D art. Which brings up the real doozy, what about 3D art that is still considered graffiti? Thanks again for all of your help! &mdash; <b style="color:black;">MusikAnimal</b> <sup style="color:green;">talk  05:36, 31 December 2013 (UTC)

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I've closed your RfA as successful. Good luck with your new tools.  Maxim (talk)  22:25, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Cheers Maxim - I'll get to work. :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:26, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Admin T-shirt.svg Well done  Ron h jones  (Talk) 22:33, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Thank-you both - do any of you know a good XfD script or explain what I'm doing wrong? I just installed one to my vector.js but can't seem to get it to work! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:40, 28 December 2013 (UTC) - no worries, I fixed it! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:42, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
 * When in doubt look at other's js files! Works for me. Also of use is...

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 * And don't forget to have a play without worries at New Admin School - P.S. Nice to have another UK admin :-)  Ron h jones  (Talk)
 * Almost forgot - this (What you won't learn in new admin school) is more true than you will ever believe at present...  Ron h jones  (Talk) 22:52, 28 December 2013 (UTC)

Cheers Ron - nice to know I've got some regional support around here to call on! Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:56, 28 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Congrats! ///Euro Car  GT  02:50, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
 * And yet another congrats! Good luck, ~<i style="color:#07517C;">Super</i> Hamster  Talk Contribs 03:53, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Cheers guys, it means a lot! Acather96 (click here to contact me) 09:22, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
 * I'm late to the party, but well done on your RfA! Also, happy WikiBirthday. Epicgenius (talk) 18:39, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Fashionably late, I'm sure :P Thanks! Acather96 (click here to contact me) 22:06, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Yep, just in time for the New Year Epicgenius (talk) 00:39, 1 January 2014 (UTC)


 * congrats from me too. When you get bored of the faff of finding the right block message for people there is a really useful script that some kind person put in my monobook for me which gives you a dropdown menu for blocking.  Ϣere Spiel  Chequers  07:31, 31 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Saxifraga paniculata
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DYK nomination of Silaum
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User name report on UAA
I had a quick conversation with HitroMilanese who let me know that the user name was just in Chinese, which is obviously not supported by my browser. It appeared empty to me. Best regards and happy new year &#8362; Stormmeteo    Message  21:45, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Not a problem - thanks for your continued work at UAA and a Happy New Year to you too! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 15:48, 6 January 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Silaum
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Hi, you recently blocked an editor (indef), and following that, another editor then created a user page for the blocked editor, solely for the purpose of adding the {{blocked user)} template, along with the somewhat smug edit summary "good bye". The template's guidelines state that that should be done by the blocking admin. I'm wondering if you have an opinion on this. Thanks - the <em style="font-family:Matisse itc;color:red">WOLF  child  13:16, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks for bringing this to my attention - yes, this is unnecessary and a little annoying to be honest. I see another user has already left a message on the editors talkpage, I'll leave another note in reinforcement on that. It's probably just an honest misunderstanding, but still worth nipping in the bud. Thanks, Acather96 (click here to contact me) 15:52, 6 January 2014 (UTC)

Actually, no... this is a regular occurrence. See;


 * 1) 2014 01 02 †
 * 2) 2013 12 29 † es: "goodbye"
 * 3) 2013 12 28 † es: "good bye"
 * 4) 2013 12 26 (blanked page)
 * 5) 2013 12 16 †
 * 6) 2013 12 16 † es: "good bye" - reverted by User:Bbb23
 * 7) 2013 12 09 † es: "good bye"
 * 8) 2013 11 26 (blanked page) es: "good bye" - reverted by User:BlueMoonlet - (then tried to delete the page (SNOW Keep))
 * 9) 2013 11 14 (blanked page) es: "good bye" - reverted by User:The Devil's Advocate - (then tried to delete the page (SNOW Keep))
 * 10) 2013 11 10 † es: "bye"
 * 11) 2013 11 06 †
 * 12) 2013 11 06 † (note: not indef block, 1 year only)
 * 13) 2013 11 03 †
 * 14) 2013 10 22 (blanked page)
 * 15) 2013 10 19 †
 * 16) 2013 10 02 (blanked page, despite consensus to 'keep' at MfD) - reverted by User:Liz - (then tried to delete page, again - consensus was to 'keep', again, (but as 'blank' for time being).)
 * 17) 2013 08 22 †
 * 18) 2013 07 28 † es: "and don't come back"
 * 19) 2013 07 17 † es: "though parting is always such sweet sorrow..."

† = created page

I think he needs an admin to tell him to "stop". - the <em style="font-family:Matisse itc;color:red">WOLF  child  16:14, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Oh dear. I'll have a word. Acather96 (click here to contact me) 16:17, 6 January 2014 (UTC)

Suspicious edits
Hi Acather96, just a question. Do you by any chance see edits made by User Aahutimistry on Amrita Rao as suspicious? --User:Rsrikanth05 (talk) 18:59, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Nothings jumping out at me, but I could very well be wrong. Why do you think so? :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 15:49, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Hi, I've sent you an email on this. :) --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 04:26, 7 January 2014 (UTC)

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Paid articles added by user BiH
Hi Doug,

I can see that BIH has created several spam and paid editing of following links. I have messaged you for same in the past and i believe that there is no fairness on wikipedia for this user. Why are you allowing him to create spammy pages offcourse for which he is paid thousands of dollars.
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartLipo
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayya_Krishnan
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaku_Kageyama
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asarulislam_Syed
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunal_Sood
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_Rebel
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_liposuction
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IColorType
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Wyman
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APT_Institute

— Preceding unsigned comment added by 115.248.35.13 (talk) 08:56, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Hello - have you confused me with someone else, as I've never heard of this before and I am not called Doug! Did you get me mixed up with ? Acather96 (click here to contact me) 16:30, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
 * Hi Acather96, they did indeed mean Dougweller but for some reason they posted this to your talk page and mine, as well as Doug's. Doug's reply to this is here. Best. Acalamari 09:27, 10 January 2014 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Lepiota cristata
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Files for deletion/2013 November 21
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 * - Thanks for the notification Stefan, I've deleted the file and checked through to see if I'd missed anymore - luckily I haven't. I'm trying to make a dent in the FFD backlog at the moment, so knowing about the bot will be quite a time-saver! Thanks, Acather96 (click here to contact me) 17:34, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

Re: Template:Did you know nominations/Black-breasted Thrush
Hi Acather! Thanks for pointing out the confusion with the hook. It was getting rather wordy (at 199 characters) and I was basically combining two facts (their location and their different breeding times) into one, making the hook borderline WP:OR. Accordingly, I've changed the hook based on your suggestion. Cheers! —Bloom6132 (talk) 19:46, 16 January 2014 (UTC)
 * - Thanks for your quick response, I've given it the green tick now. Keep an eye out for it on the main page soon! :) Acather96 (click here to contact me) 19:52, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Hanger Wood
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 17 January 2014 (UTC)