User talk:Aldux/Archive 1

Welcome, changes I made to Achaeus (general)
Hi Aldux, and welcome to Wikipedia.

You've been doing a lot of good editing. I've noticed that you have been copying text from Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology by William Smith. This is fine from a copyright standpoint since it is in the public domain. However there are some issues with doing this see for example: 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica.

I've made a few changes to Achaeus (general) that you might want to look at, and which might be good to keep in mind. Some specifics:


 * Date formats and linking see Manual of Style (dates and numbers). For example I changed "214 b.c." to "214 BC ").
 * Scanned text will often include unwanted line-break hyphenation (Achaeus had a number of these).
 * It is usually only necessary to link the first mention of something. I've de-linked several things.
 * I inserted a template message:  (see Template messages) and Wikipedia:Template messages/Sources of articles), which can be used to indicate that some text was copied from Smith's Dictionary. It should be placed at the bottom of the article.
 * I also reformatted the references, to conform more to house style (see Cite sources)

Once more welcome to Wikipedia. It is always great to welcome more classical editors (by the way I hope you will tell us something about yourself on your user page: Aldux &mdash; gets rid of that red link ;-) If you have any questions on the above (or anything else) don't hesitate to ask me on my talk page. Paul August &#9742; 17:49, July 14, 2005 (UTC)

Aldux: I've replied to your questions on my talk page. Paul August &#9742; 19:48, July 14, 2005 (UTC)

Answer
Hi Aldux, Since you didn't respond to my answer to your question on my talk page, I've decided to copy your question and my response to here (just in case you didn't see it there &mdash; if you just didn't have anything to say that's ok ;-) I also wanted to add to what I said below that another great advantage to the "Perseus" site is that you can search individual works. I've also converted the inline citations in Achaeus (general) to footnotes, and you can see how they work, and how the links to the specific passages work. Regards, Paul August &#9742; 22:32, July 15, 2005 (UTC)

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Thanks for sending me your message and for your corrections to the article. I was asking myself: if you incorporate text from more than one source should I template both? You see, I incorporated text from 3 sources in an article i wrote before. A smaller question; why did you change the link for Polybius. Because my source was 1922-27, while your's is 1867, so public domain (even if I believe that also the other is). Thanks in advance for your response. You see, I'm a newbie and I still do a lot of errors. (unsigned comment by Aldux at 18:27, July 14, 2005 (UTC))


 * Hi Aldux. The templates are only intended to be used if you copy text verbatim. If you copy from more than one source then you should mention all of them (using templates if they exist). In any case every work used should be listed in the "References" section, whether or not a "This article incorporates text from ..." template was used.


 * As regards the Polybius reference change, it had nothing to do with dates or being in the public domain, which of course isn't an issue so long as you are not copying text. Either your Edward's Polybius, or my Shuckburgh's Polybius would be ok as a reference. However, it is good where possible to give an "on-paper" reference with complete bibliographic information (e.g. translator, publisher, year etc.), which yours didn't, and I had that info handy for mine. (One of the virtues of "on-paper", is that there will probably be a printed version of Wikipedia someday.) It is of course also very nice to have an online version of the reference, which both our references have. But I much prefer the Perseus site ;-) it is easier to use and it has a lot more linked information. And you can provide links to the exact passages cited. (For an example see Demetrius of Pharos) In any case we can list both if you want. Or if you just want to provide an online link to that site, without listing it in the references section, you can add an "External links" section, and put it there.


 * By the way, you can sign and time stamp your posts by typing four tildes like so: " ~ ". Happy editing ;-)


 * Paul August &#9742; 19:45, July 14, 2005 (UTC)

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You are welcome, keep up the good work

 * I just wanted to thank you for all the corrections you made to the articles on which I've worked; I'm sorry I keep doing a lot of errors, but I'm trying to improve :-) And if you ever think that my prose's horrible, don't take problems in mending it; English is only my second language. Bye! Aldux 12:15, 20 July 2005 (UTC)

Hi Aldux. You are very welcome. I don't mind at all trying to help a bit with the great contributions you are making. And you do seem to be picking up things quickly. Keep up the good work! Paul August &#9742; 19:25, July 20, 2005 (UTC)

Good work!
Hi Aldux, I noticed you are continuing to make excellent progress transferring material from Smith's Dictionary. Are you planning to do the whole thing? I bet you are learning a lot. I also saw you caught and reverted some vandalism at Roman empire good work. So I thought I would award you with a Barnstar on your user page, for all your great work. By the way, I just noticed it says on your user page that you live in Firenze. Lucky you! It is one of my favorite cities. My major professor (and his wife) will be teaching there for a semester in the fall. My wife and I will be visiting them in November. Perhaps we could share a beer? or a glass of vino? I'm afraid I don't speak any Italian, but your English seems pretty good ;-) Paul August &#9742; 21:54, August 16, 2005 (UTC)

I really appreciated the award! :-) That said, I must in honesty reply that Smith's Dictionary (or better Dictionaries, since they're three: Biography, Antiques, Geography) is simply to big for a lazy one like me; and, also, I would like to work a bit on Wace's Dictionary of Christian Biography, a bit partisan but very detailed. For certain I can only say that I'll keep working with the history articles.

As for Firenze, alas!, I've just finished my post-university studies and I've returned home. Not that I've gone very far away: I'm just fifty miles upstream where the river Arno passes by Firenze, in a small town called Subbiano, near Arezzo. As for November, I must confess its to early to answer, since much depends on where the Public Education ministry decides to send me, which is for now a mistery. But if I can I'd be happy to meet you :-) Aldux 15:51, August 17, 2005 (UTC)
 * OK, we can chat again when it gets closer to November ;-) Paul August &#9742; 14:18, August 17, 2005 (UTC)

About the references
Hi Aldux, I've replied on my talkpage: User_talk:Paul August. Paul August &#9742; 21:42, August 30, 2005 (UTC)

Intresting Ayyavazhi Family
Hai Aldux, there are intresting articles about Ayyavazhi, a new religion on both mythology and religiosity. Wikipedia is rich with this topic in English, but poor in other languages. Since french is a leading language in Wikipedia it is better to translate the contents on this AYYAVAZHI family to french. - Paul Raj

two requests about Thebans
Hello! I've noticed your interest in classical antiquity. Could you please check the change I've just made regarding Thebans on Alexander. I must warn you though that the Alexander wiki attracts vandalism and/or edit wars.

My second request is also about Thebans. If you can please take a look at Talk:Battle_of_Thermopylae and the related changes on that article. As you'll read, I'm also looking for Herodotus' malice by Plutarch.

Thanks! +MATIA &#9742; 10:31, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

Hi, Matia :-) I've just controlled that edit on the Thebans & Alexander: i believe your edit is correct, as proved by this:

"His rapid march into the south of Greece over­awed all opposition; Thebes, which had been most active against him, submitted when he ap­peared at its gates; and the assembled Greeks at the Isthmus of Corinth, with the sole exception of the Spartans, elected him to the command against Persia, which had previously been bestowed upon his father. Being now at liberty to reduce the barbarians of the north to obedience, he marched (early in 335 BC) across mount Haemus, defeated the Triballi, and advanced as far as the Danube, which he crossed, and received embassies from the Scythians and other nations. On his return, he marched westward, and subdued the Illyrians and Taulantii, who were obliged to sub­mit to the Macedonian supremacy. While engaged in these distant countries, a report of his death reached Greece, and the Thebans once more took up arms. But a terrible punishment awaited them. He advanced into Boeotia by rapid marches, and appeared before the gates of the city almost before the inhabitants had received intelligence of his approach. The city was taken by assault; all the buildings, with the exception of the house of Pindar, were levelled with the ground; most of the inhabitants butchered, and the rest sold as slaves. Athens feared a similar fate, and sent an embassy deprecating his wrath; but Alexander did not ad­vance further; the punishment of Thebes was a sufficient warning to Greece." Smith's Dictionary

As for the sources see Plutarch, 11, Diodorus, [http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/ptext?lookup=Diod.+17.8.1 xvii. 8-17], Justin, [http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/justinus_04_books11to20.htm xi. 1-4], Arrian, i. 7-9

My only objection is to "Philip was content to deprive Thebes of her dominion over Boeotia." This isn't fully exact: it would also seem from the sources that a Macedonian garrison was imposed by Philip on the Cadmeia, Thebes' citadel.

I hope this is of some help for the first question, for now. Bye :-) Aldux 12:02, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

That was quick! Will you add part of these on that section of the article? If you can't (or anything) I could do some changes later today. +MATIA &#9742; 12:23, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

As for the second request, I must confess that the Persian Wars is not one of the pieces of Greek history I know best. I'll give you these links to the sources, hoping they help, especially the latter: Diodorus, [http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/ptext?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.01.0084&layout=&loc=11.5 xi. 5-11]; Plutarch, Essays and Miscellanies, "On the malice of Herodotus" (this is the sixteenth essay in the e-book) Aldux 22:55, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

I'll be in Firenze in two weeks
Hi Aldux. I am coming to Firenze, sooner than I told you, I will arrive on October 23, and I will leave on November 11. I will be visiting American friends of mine who are in Firenza now. I will also be traveling south to Calabria sometime during this period. So anyway if you are still in the area, and you want to make your way to the city, it might be fun to meet up somewhere, sometime ;-) Ciao &mdash; Paul August &#9742; 19:35, 8 October 2005 (UTC)


 * Why not? I do make a jump to Firenze now and then, so it may be possible to meet somewhere :-) Hoping all goes well, ci si vede (i.e. see you) ;-) Aldux 15:24, 9 October 2005 (UTC)

Hi Aldux. I sent you an email, with a phone number of my friend who I will be staying with in Firenze. Hope to see you. Paul August &#9742; 15:17, 10 October 2005 (UTC)

Re A couple of problems
Hi Aldux. I've replied on my talk page. Paul August &#9742; 18:26, 11 October 2005 (UTC)

Meleager
I saw no source, and doubted your edits. I believe you may be confusing Meleager (king) with Meleager. I'm assuming good faith though as you seem to be a trustworthy user, so feel free to revert. freestylefrappe 17:58, 16 October 2005 (UTC)

Porus - merger
Hi, this is in response to your comment on the merger. As the other article says that Purushottama may have been Porus, it is prudent to wait. Not all wikipedians would be active on a daily basis and a week wouldn't hurt either ways. btw, I believe that I shd have the privilege to merge the articles as I have tagged them and initiated the discussion. ;) --Gurubrahma 06:31, 29 October 2005 (UTC)
 * Your obviously wright, Gurubrahma; as the first who put the tag you have a right of precedence in the merging ;-) Give a look at this article, maybe it can be useful. Aldux 10:00, 29 October 2005 (UTC)

Thanks for comming to meet me in Firenze
Hi Alex. I'm back in Cambridge. I had a great time in Italy, and I enjoyed very much meeting you in person. In case you feel like contributing, here is the Dante list I was telling you about: List of cultural references in The Divine Comedy. Regards, Paul August &#9742; 23:40, 14 November 2005 (UTC)


 * Hi Paul :-) Happy to hear of you again, and to know that you enjoyed Italy. As for our little meeting, the pleasure's was all mine, as I had a real great day :-) Bye, and thanks for the link! Aldux 18:09, 15 November 2005 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the additions to the list. I will get back to it soon, I promise. Filiocht | The kettle's on 14:46, 18 November 2005 (UTC)


 * Oh, it's a pleasure, I love your list :-) With Leopardi, Dante is the Italian poet I love most. The only problem is I only have the Italian original, and I don't dare translate the pieces of the Comedy i cite in the list. And I hope you will be merciful with my English ;-) Aldux 19:14, 18 November 2005 (UTC)


 * No! No mercy for Aldux, only penance! For each English mistake, he must complete another Canto! By the way what the heck does "tinga" mean? Paul August &#9742; 21:23, 18 November 2005 (UTC)


 * Ahimé! Couldn't I whip myself on the back instead? ;-) As for what is "tigna" (Inf. XV, 111), literally it's a disease of the skin, and more in general it means things like "filth" or anything you would want to avoid like Hell ;-) Aldux 22:11, 18 November 2005 (UTC)

request
Please, instead of reverting Deucalionite, give it some time so that this editor can realise the situation. Thanks! :) +MATIA &#9742; 22:36, 26 November 2005 (UTC)

"Hellenistic ruler" is an exonym which refers to a Greek ruler of the Hellenistic Kingdoms. In the Hellenistic age all cultures and people that were Hellenised were referred to as Greek, never as Hellenistic. Best example of this is the late works of the christian Bible, have a look at the sample text in the article Koine Greek. I tried to reflect this reality in the article Diadochoi but you kept reverting. Miskin 09:58, 29 November 2005 (UTC)


 * Without offence, the point is that I'm not really interested in how in the Greeks called themselves in this context. Historians have always used these conventions (Byzantine, Hellenistic, Middle Ages, etc.) and since they continue to use them, so shall I. While others may be fighting for the truth, I'm only interested in stating what is the academic mainstream on the subjects I touch. Aldux 10:35, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

Your Simmias article
I saw your comment that every biog. should have a separate article. That seems reasonable. So I created a new skeletal article for Simmias of Thebes and renamed your Simmias article Simmias of Macedon. I also created a disambiguation page for Simmias. I'm new to Wikipedia. Do these changes strike you as OK? WikiPedant 06:44, 1 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Absolutely perfect. Continue the good work! :-) Aldux 12:15, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

Mau Mau Uprising
Thanks for your selective pruning of this article. It's been of need of some skeptical and judicious editing by an editor who is not already involved. Cheers, BanyanTree 21:34, 7 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Thanks to you! I'm happy you liked them :-) Aldux 22:20, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

Why did u revert my edit?
Hello, I've seen the contributions you have made and I have seen you know what you are doing, so that's why I wanted to ask why you reverted my edit on the Seleucus_II_Callinicus page. He was the last selucid king in persia, after him the Parthia dynasty started. (Aytakin)


 * Hi! the reason I reverted is that Seleucus II wasn't the last Seleucid king in Persia, and they kept control of the key Iranian provinces (Media, Susiana, Fars) for still a century. The Seleucids were not ousted from Iran till Mithridates I of Parthia defeated Demetrius II Nicator. The Arsacids till then controlled only Parthia, one of the lest important Persian provinces. Aldux 22:08, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

Macedonians (ethnic group)
Why are you reverting my changes? Also what kind of references do you need? For what claim? “Unlike the time before WWII, when Macedonia was hotbed for unrest and terror and about 60% of the entire royal Yugoslav police force was stationed there, “ – this is not disputed by anybody. See VMRO. " Numerous assassinations (over 1,000 by one account) were carried out by IMRO agents in many countries, the majority in Yugoslavia. The most spectacular of these was the assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia and the French Foreign Minister, Louis Barthou, in Marseille". Or "contemporary observers described the Yugoslav-Bulgarian frontier as the most fortified in Europe"

“after the war there were no signs of disturbances comparable with pre war times or” I don’t need references for event that never happen. It is the Bulgarians that need to put some kind of references of some kind of incident. Surely if 100 K+ was imprisoned we would have at least one bomb or assassination somewhere?

“post war times in other parts of former Yugoslavia, such as Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia.” Read for example Ustasa. “Ustaše were implicated in over two dozen terrorist acts following the post-war period.” --Cigor 17:31, 13 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Hi Cigor :-) You must understand that my objections do not come from disbelief, on the contrary between the two theories I think your seems the nearest to truth. But you have to understand that these statements may be contested may be others, all the one you mentioned. When I mean sourcing I mean mentioning scholar xxxx and historian xxxx so to substain the points against possible future objections. Second, context can help: like if you write "Macedonia was very peaceful after WWII, compared to the inter-wars years" and here putting a rapid allusion to the VMRO violence, and if you write "also compared to Croatia and Bosnia", and adding something like, "where ustasa violence was active in the first post-war decade". These are only examples, and I have no doubt you can find something better. If you still have some questions or objections, don't have problems asking. Bye :-) Aldux 18:09, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
 * In general I agree with you, but I don’t see the same policy applied for the Bulgarian claim. All we have there is statements of politicians. It’s really not that hard to make a decent research of the alleged repressions of Bulgarians in Macedonia. They have an institute in Sophia that deals exclusively about Macedonia. If there were indeed 100K+ (or even few thousands), I am sure some of their scholar would have abundantly documented this claim. But they didn’t and all they have is arbitrary statements from politicians.
 * Anyway, the entire claim makes no sense. Why would “Bulgarians” revolt if the Bulgarian government acknowledged the existence of Macedonian nation after WWII . This policy was reverted in the 1950s/1960s but by that time there was little doubt in Macedonia what kind of people they are.
 * There were 12,000 out of total 18,000 policemen in Macedonia before WWII. As for comparison with Croatia and Serbia, have in mind that there were still cetnicks and ustasa guerilla until the early 1950s. There were many terrorist acts in Croatia and Bosnia. Not to mention the big MASPOK in the early 1970s. None of that occurred in Macedonia. Conclusion: Is it possible that the people in Macedonia were happy with the existing solution?
 * Regards,--Cigor 18:24, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

Apology Accepted
I accept your apology Aldux. I too apologize if I said anything that offended you. My purpose here is not to offend anyone or to make anyone think that they are not intelligent enough to contribute positively here on Wikipedia. I truly appreciate your courage in taking the time to apologize. For that, you have my unmitigated respect.

Moreover, I am not against the commonalities shared between Greeks and Romans. I may be so bold as to say that the Romans were offspring of the Greeks. Of course, I have met Italians who don't like that statement. The point I was trying to make in the discussion page is that the Greek social mentality is always oriented on distinguishing itself even if it has commonalities with other civilizations. For instance, Athenians and Spartans were Greeks and both groups knew they were brothers. However, they wanted to retain their distinct local identities.

Look, I never doubted that you were (and still are) adept in your understanding of the Byzantine Empire. Just so you know, I am not against Western European scholarship for their positive contributions to academia. I am against Western European scholarship to the extent that I am against actual academics with Ph.D's and Master's degrees who preach that modern Greeks are Turks or that the Byzantines were non-Greek. Also, there are some Greek scholars who do the same thing, and that I find to be very dishonorable on their part. If any of these statements were true, you would not see me arguing at all. My arguments have their reasons and are based on either sources or well-thought-out social analyses. If I make a mistake, then I accept it and move on (of course, I admit I have inherited the ancient Greek characteristic of extreme stubborness and cannot seem to move on after making a mistake; sometimes I just cannot help it).

Just so you know, I only mock people when I have to defend myself against those who needlessly deride my heritage. Please understand where I am coming from. I have spoken to Turks, Albanians, and F.Y.R.O.Mians (fake "Macedonians") who (for no reason at all) attack my heritage as if they have nothing else better to do. All of this needless pressure sort of forces me to defend my ancestors, their history and heritage. I do not like it when people lie to me about my heritage. Not so much because it bothers me, but also because it does a great injustice to future generations who may want to know the truth about the achievements of great civilizations.

Again, I am sorry if I said anything to offend you. I did keep my promise that I would provide sources to support the statements I have made on the article Names of the Greeks (you can find them on the discussion page). I am sorry if I treated you like an alien. I admit, I assumed that you were supporting those Western European "scholars" who love ancient Greece and pretend to love Byzantine history when in fact they despise it. If you are a Roman, then chances are you have Greek blood. Moreover, your love for the Greco-Roman will not go unrewarded.

Your apology is honorably accepted and I hope that we never have to fight again. Take care Aldux. Over and out. - Deucalionite 12/15/05 12:56 P.M. EST

Alexander's Death
Much respect to you and thank you for your contributions to Alexander.

I have no problem with including R. Lane Fox's opinion, however, on omitting the "multiple doses" argument, I disagree. R. Lane Fox is correct that such long-acting poisons were probably not available then, but they weren't needed if you consider multiple doses. There would not need to be a "long acting poison." Multiple doses could've been used.

Also, I disagree with your omission of the fact that the warrior culture favored the sword -- direct killing -- over poison. I believe this is a critical argument against poisoning.

Please consider these changes.

Much respect,

Nick 02:23, 18 December 2005 (UTC)

Eras
The discussion has been started up again. Since we apparently disagree... I invite you to come over and hash it out at the source. That seems to be the most positive thing to do with a hot topic like this. →  P . Mac Uidhir  (t)  (c)  14:09, 18 December 2005 (UTC)

Barnstar
Thanks! I stole your barnstar a while back in a fit of boredom, and failed to edit it correctly! :-)

Merry Christmas!
Hi Aldux I've replied on my talk page. Paul August &#9742; 22:25, 22 December 2005 (UTC)

Makololo
Hey Aldux,

Thanks for the cluster of stubs you've been putting up lately regarding the Makololo--I keep running into them via List of missing Africa topics and I wanted you to know the efforts are much appreciated! --Dvyost 17:35, 24 December 2005 (UTC)

Thanks! :-) And don't worry; I project to write quite a lot on African history, especially late 19th and 20th century. Aldux 19:30, 26 December 2005 (UTC)


 * That I will greatly look forward to seeing. Let me know if there's ever anything I can do to lend a hand! Happy Christmas and Merry New Year, --Dvyost 20:59, 26 December 2005 (UTC)

Pyrrhus article
Hi,

I agree about your point regarding the meaning of the word Pyrrhus. However, you seem to have deleted my pronunciation aid as well, which I think should stay.

Primetime 11:59, 27 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Hi Primetime :-) The point is that if we really want to put a pronunciation aid, I have a feeling we should put it for the original Greek name, not for the Latin one. But I won't insist on this issue, so, if you think it's better your way, there's no problem. Aldux 12:16, 27 December 2005 (UTC)


 * That sounds ok. Feel free to replace my pronunciation with a Greek one if you'd like.


 * Have a good one,


 * Primetime 12:34, 27 December 2005 (UTC)

Kenneth Kaunda
You edited my last insertion re deaths of Kapwepwe and Nkumbula. FYI, although nothing was even proven the fact remains that a cloud of suspition has always hung there about KK's role, if any. Knowing the man for many years, I doubt he had anything to do with it (nor Miller's death in fact) but the reality of the situation cannot be ignored or PC'd. Further, Kaunda never referred to African Humanisim but plain Humanisim on the basis that he wanted to show his position in a global perspective and not merely an African/regional one.--Rhodie 14:38, 27 December 2005 (UTC)


 * I'm against accusing Kaunda on the article of killing the two; there are simply too little proofs to make it anything more than a conspiration theory, and I have a grudge against the latter. I've also edited your last insertion: Kaunda was not as generous with his money as you seem to believe, especially to the ZANU. Aldux 15:40, 27 December 2005 (UTC)

Manakis
I'm removing the .mk links for the same reason that I'm not using "Greek" sources to edit this article. I'm also removing the term "Ottoman" because it was a silly compromise attempt of another editor, and has no remote reflection of reality. Have a look at my recent reverts in Macedonian Orthodox Church. Please support me to keep such chauvinist POVs out of wikipedia, or oppose me by citing sources that prove me wrong, but don't revert me with a plain edit summary because that wastes both of our time. Miskin 17:21, 29 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Hi Miskin :-) I don't have problems with the removal of "Ottoman", if only because the Manakis passed only a part of their lives in the empire;


 * Hello, Aldux, I just noticed this discussion here. I think it would be better to hold it on the Talk page so that all interested editors can contribute.  I am not sure why Miskin is opposed to using the word "Ottoman" in this article, as the thing they are most famous for -- the early films -- were made while Monastir was still Ottoman.  They apparently stayed on in Yugoslav Bitola until the 20's at least, and at some point apparently left for Greece.  It would be good to have more information about all that of course. --Macrakis 23:58, 30 December 2005 (UTC)


 * and as to one of the links, I'm of the same opinion with you that it's to nationalistic to stand; but the second in my opinion should remain, because 1) It has some nice photos 2) Useful information 3) It's quite honest and does not pretend the Manakis to be Macedonians 4) Comes from the site of the Bitola film festival. If you want me to search other links to add to this one, OK; and I don't see why you should abstain yourself by putting an ex. link, if it's a biog. that adds useful info and not a polemic piece.
 * And as for Macedonian Orthodox Church, please don't ask me. When I start controlling an article, I can't help keep monitoring it, and confronting endlessly again a user like Macedonia in still another article would be too hard for me. So sorry :-( Aldux 18:49, 29 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Nevermind what I said before, I hadn't checked the diffs on your edits. Now it's fine the way it is. And don't worry about Jonathunder, I think he just follows me around. Miskin 02:28, 30 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Sorry about the revertions in St Cyril, I didn't notice you had made changes. As I have sourced in the discussion, Culumbia describes the two brother as "Greek missionaries". Normally I wouldn't have wanted to put that in the article, but I'm annoyed by the attitude of pan-Slavists editors. They won't even admit the fact that Byzantine Greek was his native language. Miskin 18:56, 30 December 2005 (UTC)


 * No problem Miskin :-) As for the ethnicity of the two, I've just given a look to my Italian encyclopedia which also describes the two saints as "fratelli Greci", meaning in English "Greek brothers". Aldux 20:25, 30 December 2005 (UTC)


 * So do virtually all Latin and Italian references of the Roman Catholic Church. As for the Eastern Orthodox ones, there's not even any need to search. Regards. Miskin 21:47, 30 December 2005 (UTC)

Thanks
Thank you for your support of my RfA, and for your generous comment. I appreciate your confidence. Best wishes for a happy new year, Tom Harrison Talk 13:38, 4 January 2006 (UTC)

Bornu
I created an article for Kukawa. Could you add when it first became capital? Also I have an old British book (1900) that refers to the independent "Sultanate of Bornu" (It was written after the Anglo-French agreements but just before the partition was actually implemented). I have also seen a reference to Nachtigal visiting the "Sultanate" in 1870. But the ruler seems to have been an Emir. What was the correct name of the country in the late 19th century? Jameswilson 00:15, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply. If you put 'rabeh bornu' into google, the top pages listed seem to suggest that he seized power and made himself ruler of Bornu, rather than destroying it. My 1900 book (Geography of the World, George Philip and Son for the Civil Service Book Depot, London) doesnt name him, but certainly confirms that impression. It says that in 1900, Bornu and Wadai (and Wadai's tributary states of Kanem and Bagirmi} were all independent "Mohammedan Negroid States". The European powers had agreed partition but had not yet implemented it. The Kukawa population figure does not have a date (as I wrtongly thought) but certainly no mention is made of any destruction of the city itself.

On Bornu specifically, it says:- " Bornu, that is, Bar-noa, or the Land of Noah, is a lovely and fruitful country, to the west and south of Lake Chad. It has a population of perhaps 50,000 sq m and a population of about 5 million, chiefly Kanuri Negroes, The greater part of Bornu lies within the British sphere. The Kanuri (people of the light) Negroes are a mixed race of Negroes and Tibbus, and are regarded as "the most civiised people in Central Africa and their woven fabrics, pottery and metal ware are highly prized throughoutthe Sudan". Like the Maba Negores, or rather the Negroids of Wadai, the Kanuris hold the Arab immigrants and other races in subjection. Both these Mohammedan Sultanates are indeed remarkable examples of indigenous Negro civilisation, each possessing a well-organised admnistration, a Court and a Government, with all their dignities and offices, Unhappily, however, the whole policy of these States is based on slavery, and the traffic in human beings is still carried on (source: Keith Johnson. The London Geography). The Sultan has an army of 30,000 men partly armed with rifles, a strong force of cavalry, and even some artillery ....There are several towns with over 10,000 inhabitants in Bornu Proper and the larger tributary States, and Kuka or Kukawa, the capital of the Sultanate, has a population of 50,000 to 60,000, and is one of the great markets of the Central Sudan. (my note - old definition of Sudan = countries of the Sahel too). ....A comparatively short line of railway from Yola or from Ribago, to Kuka, would result in a great expansion of British trade in the Central Sudan."

Thanks for the clarification
Just wanted to say thanks for clarifying the time period of the Germanic settlers of Lombards and Ostrogoths into Northern Italy. I was a little confused when you said "medieval period" because I thought you were talking about Barbarossa's invasion of Milan and northern Italy. Also, I'm interested in making a list of "notable Italians" to be included in the article as is seen in some other ethnic group articles. Let me know what you think about it, Epf 14:45, 6 January 2006 (UTC)

Eusebius of Caesarea
Hi Aldux, I've made a proposal for some new language at Talk:Eusebius of Caesarea. I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks &mdash; Paul August &#9742; 20:52, 6 January 2006 (UTC)

Indo-Greek Kingdom
Hi Aldux. I've put the Indo-Greek Kingdom on the Featured article candidates pages. Thanks to put in your vote!PHG 14:01, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

Vergina Sun
Why? See you Talk:Vergina Sun --Asteraki 17:57, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

Macedon
The addition was much needed and it appears good. The only problem I have is the present tense. I think a past tense through the sections would be better (maybe the French preferred the present tense, here? :) ). I may change it to a past tense myself, and see how it reads. Alexander 007 19:53, 21 January 2006 (UTC)


 * I like it! I was also thinking of translating from French, they have a good article on the Macedonian army. Alexander 007 20:03, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Cuneiform
Actually I'm not retarded. The ancient Assyrians used Cuneiform and spoke a dialect of "Akkadian" just as the Babylonians did. They later adopted Aramaic as their language and used derivative of the Phonecian alphabet. I still don't understand why you're deleting the name in Syriac. You included the Greek names. She clearly wasn't Greek.


 * I don't think you're retarded, and if I gave you this impression, accept my excuses. I included the Greek name because this article is devoted to the mythical figure, first given us by the Greeks; that she really existed, and is Shamuramat, is only a hypothesis. Have care. Aldux 22:57, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

User:Vlatkoto
Hi,i've seen some of yoour articles and i must recognise that it is for respect. But i have a question for you and please give me an answer on my user page. Why are you ignoring the history logical facts about my land? Please expolain to me how is it posibble that the ancient macedonians desapeared and haven't mix with the new commed.wehere did they go(I'm sure that the ancient macedonians and theese days greeks were different like italians and germans in novadays)cose i've seen to many prooves in order to ve relativic according to that >Cose i'm sush an person that see peple's mind throught eyes. How can you write that the macedonians who went in the west lands declared them self as bulgarians when still are recognised and declared as macedonians there? On the end please return that what i'v wrote on the page about macedonia and start to be neutral (regarding macedonia) think from now on from olimp to south.cose im human just like you. RESPECT

User:Vlatkoto
Hi again :) according to you the ancient macedonians later were asimilated and becomed trully greeks? whell i belive in the opossite. How is it possible states polisis like greek ones to start something like that and assimilate an state large as the sum of all greek polisies(NO LOGIC).Visit this site please www.historyofmacedonia.org and look at some fact,they are too many for me to write them here for you. And please let me know what is your meaning after. Thanx again.

Indo-Greek Kingdom FA
Indo-Greek Kingdom is now a Featured article. Thanks for the great support! PHG 22:24, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

Re Porus et al
I've replied on my talk page. Paul August &#9742; 00:07, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

Assyrian genocide
Please read first the discussion page before intervening on articles. A Benne unilaterally moved the existing Assyrian genocide article to Syriac genocide. The discussion page clearly shows that this was not sustained by anyone but Benne himself. He's trying to promote the use of the term "Syriacs" in place of "Assyrians", which is the usual scientifically-accepted ethnonym (even if it is also used by Assyrian nationalists). Please revert your modifications there: I couldn't move the article in another way since there was already an Assyrian genocide article, so I hade to use the paste function. Due to Benne's actions (and some other like-minded) a lot of articles have to be corrected now, on the base of scientific articles and books and not on the base of nationalist or religious biases. --Pylambert 15:26, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

Pelopidas and Philip?
I may have been fooled by an unsupported claim on the Philip II page. Will return to the topic if a source turns up. Haiduc 23:39, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

WikiProject Chad
I've noticed your work on History of Chad. You may want to join WikiProject Chad. KI 17:49, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
 * FROLINAT and French titles - That's fine. I just want to keep the other titles as redirects. KI 21:11, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
 * We have a new member - Elf-friend. Success! KI 18:20, 20 February 2006 (UTC)

Chadian-Sudanese conflict
I'm trying to get this to "good article" status and recently finished fixing the references, though I have to give credit to Uncle G, Eitan1989, and Grenavitar, who did the bulk of the work. I was wondering if there's any information or points of view I might have missed that you'd like to include. I'm also going to change the style of dating for the references to one uniform style. Any preferences? KI 19:27, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

RFAR
I filed a request for arbitration for the naming conventions of the Macedonia related articles: RFAR. I have listed you as a party involved. Bitola 14:50, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

List of Chadians
I noticed you contributed significantly to List of Chadians. I have listed it for deletion: Articles for deletion/List of Chadians. KI 21:41, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
 * You may have already seen, but I've listed this as the collaboration of the month on the Wikiproject. In addition, I've come up with a template for Chad articles. Template:WikiProject Chad. Feel free to improve it or to add other collaborations. KI 01:13, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

Proposed move of Lombard language
I notice you voted on the recent proposed move of Lombard language. Please check out a new proposal here: Talk:Lombard language. AjaxSmack 20:04, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

You might be interested...
Update on the Chad-Sudan conflict. 151.188.16.13 16:16, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

An eye for an eye
It's true that Greece has had varying borders, but Strabo includes Macedonia as its Northern-most part. Modern sources are following this practice. Miskin 12:07, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks for the help at Bitola article. I was using the Macedonian literature and I had problems in translation, but now I know much more about William of Tyre! Bitola 12:20, 8 March 2006 (UTC)
 * I have come here to stay:) Thanks for your support and compliments, I really appreciate your opinion! Bitola