User talk:Alyo/Archive 3

Thanks...
for your great work with the wikification drive! I especially appreciated your additional effort to help me out. I'll be sure to participate again next time. Cheers, PrincessofLlyr  royal court 03:08, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Glad to help. :)  Nolelover  It's football season!  01:34, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

TW warning
Please be careful with your use of TW. As you know, you should exercise caution when using "Anti-vandalism tools, such as Twinkle, Huggle, and rollback should not be used to undo good-faith changes in content disputes". Sephiroth storm (talk) 09:38, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Hmm, could you tell me what exactly you're talking about? Sorry, but I really have no idea.  Nolelover  It's football season!  17:05, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Ahh, if you're talking about this edit, I used the "restore this version" button that is above the revision info of the version I wanted to go back to. Short of just editing the entire page and making the corrections, this seemed the best way. I sure as heck wasn't going to undo seven edits one after the other. Hope this answers your questions/concerns. Thanks for letting me know though.  Nolelover  It's football season!  18:12, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

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Undone speedy delete tag
I've removed the speedy delete tag you placed at S. K. Lawton, and reffed it up. In my opinion this shouldn't have been tagged for speedy deletion since its claim of notability was not obviously false, and should of followed the guidelines given at A7:
 * "If the claim's credibility is unclear, you can improve the article yourself, propose deletion, or list the article at articles for deletion."

Happy editing. --AerobicFox (talk) 00:06, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks - I had that page on my watchlist, and noticed you take that tag off. I wasn't really paying attention when I tagged that page, so I didn't do any follow-up research. Again, thanks.  Nolelover  It's football season!  00:12, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Np ^_^ .AerobicFox (talk) 00:26, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

New messages
In the event that you are online right now... Guoguo12 --Talk--  00:33, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

February 2011 Wikification Drive
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WikiProject Wikify's Coordinator Election
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Please help me dude..
Heyyo, Nolelover. This is Nivedit once again back to trouble you with his problems!! Anyways, can you tell me how to count the number of words in an article? Please tell me as fast as you can.

Regards, Nivedit Mishra — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nivedit Mishra (talk • contribs) 03:34, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
 * It's no trouble. First off all, before I start all the techno-babble, understand that you don't need to know how to operate the program to still gain credit. If need be, I can look at the articles you've wikified and tell you how many words are there and give you credit. That said, here's what you'll have to do:


 * These are the directions from our project's page. It explains far better then I could, although I can certainly help you out if you get stuck. Again though, if it's too hard, just tell me which articles you've done (after February 1st!), and I'll give you credit.  Nolelover  It's football season!  22:55, 24 January 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, your method worked. Just tell me, when is this drive going to end, I mean on which date? Nivedit Mishra 09:26, 25 January 2011 (UTC)
 * It will end on the 28th of February - the entire month of February.  Nolelover  It's football season!  13:15, 25 January 2011 (UTC)

The Wikifier, WikiProject Wikify's First Newsletter (January 2011)
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Hi!
I'm planning to participate in the February Wikify drive. Would you be willing to add my articles/words again? PrincessofLlyr royal court 18:37, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
 * No problem. Will you list your articles here?  Nolelover  It's football season!  18:41, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes, if that's okay. I'll just try to do it in groups, like I did last time. Thank you, PrincessofLlyr  royal court 19:31, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

I'm getting started early this time:
 * Ellen Steiber
 * The Gammage Cup
 * Anna Stothard

Thanks, PrincessofLlyr  royal court 15:55, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
 * I got those, and here's a constructive note. In this article, there's a link at the end that could be put between tags. That should always be a part of the wikification, and I know you now how to do it, since you did it here. Also, this article could've used a few more wikilinks (Newark and West Orange, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, stuff like that). Anyways, good job, and keep wikifying. :)  Nolelover  It's football season!  16:46, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the tips. I will fix those articles and keep in mind for the future. PrincessofLlyr  royal court 17:09, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

Those were both really long...I think I need a break now! PrincessofLlyr royal court 00:41, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Obernewtyn Chronicles
 * Moa Martinson

Okay, so I didn't take a break: Thanks, PrincessofLlyr  royal court 01:46, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Usher (2004 film)
 * Shi Kang
 * Chu-Bu and Sheemish
 * A Rose for Emily
 * Meriel Sawle
 * I got them all, and a very good job!  Nolelover  It's football season!  14:20, 4 February 2011 (UTC)

A small problem that requires some assistance
I'm a little uncertain on how to deal with User:Scarmudgeon and I'm hoping you can help me out. He's been posting an analysis on RuneScape that contains sources which look a bit dubious at a glance. He's reverted my attempts to take the material out without any discussion or reasoning and I'm presently waiting for a response here and at his talk page, but from what I've seen I'm not hopeful. If we can't resolve this peacefully, what can I do? 1ForTheMoney (talk) 13:26, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, his response at his talk page doesn't fill me with hope for a good resolution. I can't break 3RR to deal with this one, so I'll have to wait for a response here. 1ForTheMoney (talk) 14:02, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
 * I have responded on the RuneScape talk page. I'm going offline for a few hours, but should be back soon.  Nolelover  It's football season!  14:38, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I don't know if this will be the end of it, but there you go. 1ForTheMoney (talk) 14:39, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
 * No prob. I'm going to church in a bit but should be back on later in the afternoon. Two editors reverting his edits might discourage him enough anyway. Notice that he also has a history of adding bad refs to MMORPGs.  Nolelover  It's football season!  14:46, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
 * I saw the discussions at Talk:Endless Ages, and they're pretty revealing. I dislike talking about editors without their knowledge, but if this is anything to go by, it doesn't look like this will end well. 1ForTheMoney (talk) 15:15, 30 January 2011 (UTC)

IRC
Please connect if possible. Mono (talk) 01:03, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

Talkback
Sumsum2010 · T · C · Review me! 04:17, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

Talkback
(Sorry about all the fuss over some votes!) Sumsum2010 · T · C · Review me! 23:38, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

The February 2011 Wikification Backlog Elimination Drive has begun!
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GOCE January Backlog elimination drive conclusion
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Michael P. Nash
Hey Nolelover, I am new to this and having a difficult time with external links and inline citations. I've read the directions, but still having a difficult time. On "Michael P Nash" I've attached some links but could only get one to link up correctly.

Example,

the Reuters article should be linked to the 4th sentence just after COP15 Conference. The January 30th Redford article from the NY Times should like the second to the last sentence in the paragraph.

Sorry, don't mean to bother you. Really tried to figure this out first. Man is it confusing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Is it possible for you to link these up.

By the way, FSU is back, 1# class for recruits.

FP — Preceding unsigned comment added by Frankpeirce2222 (talk • contribs) 00:19, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Hey Frank, thanks for the message. I went ahead and fixed up the article, and I'll try to walk you through it. In this edit, my first, I took all the links you had provided and put them between  tags at the appropriate places. This gave me a rough version of all the references. Then I cheated and put the article through a program called Reflinks, which does all the hard work. :) That was my second edit. If you've need anything else, just tell me. BTW, please put for tildes ( ~ ) after every post you make on a talk page. This automatically puts your signature. Go 'Noles --  Nolelover  It's football season!  15:40, 14 February 2011 (UTC)

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Mistake
tb|MisterTooMuch

When you sent me the message I did not have a user name. The one above is, however, my user name. This seems to be what my identification was when I edited the FSU football page Editing User talk:71.180.199.79 (section). I should add,however, that my correction on the FSU page was proper. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MisterTooMuch (talk • contribs) 18:11, 24 February 2011 (UTC)
 * I believe you are talking about this edit? Why would you say that removing a true statement is a "proper correction"?  Nolelover  It's football season!  18:16, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

It is not a true statement. It is completely false. There is no way that FSU had 14 straight top 5 finishes. How could they have had 14 straight top 5 finishes when they did not beat UF 14 straight times? Loosing your last game almost certainly takes you out of the top 5. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MisterTooMuch (talk • contribs) 18:29, 24 February 2011 (UTC)
 * Well...they did. Here are some links: eighth paragraph, first line, second sentence, sixth to last paragraph, first line. I can find many more if you'd like. Their incredible run from 1987 to 2000 is one of the most well-known feats in the sport. Back in the day, one loss, and to a top ranked in-state rival at that (as Florida was), wouldn't drop you as far as it would today, with many more teams ready to jump ahead of you nowadays.  Nolelover  It's football season!  18:53, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

During that span they had six two-loss seasons. Still a great season, but you along with the wiki page and all of the other links you posted are wrong. Find me a credible source like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, ABC Sports, or anything that does not seem biased. You should be ashamed to post something that is wrong just because you "love" the team. It is not far to history and all of the other school's who are being robbed of their accomplishments. FSU has a lot of success, do not ruin it with a lie. If every team began to lie to make themselves seem better, there will be no point of keeping track of records. If I am not satisfied with proof soon I will re-move the alleged streak from the FSU wiki page and take further appropriate actions. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MisterTooMuch (talk • contribs) 21:04, 7 March 2011 (UTC)
 * Wait, wait, wait. You don't believe the AP? (first line) Well sorry, but I simply don't have the time to find a bunch more links for you, so here's the last one: ESPN. If, you don't accept these, then there's nothing more I can do to convince you. Should you attempt to remove that sentence however, your edits will be reverted and you will be reported. Removing that statement from the FSU page constitutes vandalism and will be treated as such. Also, I made this statement earlier and then removed it, but I'll ask it again: are you really a college football fan?  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  14:43, 8 March 2011 (UTC)

Your sources from the AP and ESPN are right on. Congrats, you have won our little battle (although the AP actually referred to top 5 appearances and not finishes). I have never seen a decent bit of proof to support the 14-season top 5 run, until now. Very Impressive! I am a big college football fan. I like all football (even pee-wee). Believe it or not, I actually like FSU. They are not my favorite team, but I really do like them and have since the days of Derrick Brooks. FYI it was your sources that changed my mind, and not your "vandalism" threat. My actions could never have been seen as vandalism since I was trying to correct what I believed to be a mistake on wikipedia where such actions are welcomed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MisterTooMuch (talk • contribs) 08:08, 21 March 2011 (UTC)
 * Well then I do apologize for making you out to be a vandal/troll, but your actions did not look like those of a good-faith contributor. Anyway, I hope you don't think of this as a battle - we have enough problems without editors always trying to be right.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  12:44, 21 March 2011 (UTC)

March 2011 Backlog Elimination Drive
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Thanks for the feedback
Nolelover, thank you for looking at my first wikification (of the Winter guard article) as part of this March drive and letting me know it looks OK. I look forward to helping more with the wikification project. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Danielklotz (talk • contribs) 16:26, 18 March 2011 (UTC)

Moon 2.0
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Revert on my talk
No mistake in this edit. Wouldn't want to display that barnstar on my userpage! Thanks! Guoguo12 --Talk--  18:59, 18 March 2011 (UTC)
 * No problem. I figured there might be a chance that you actually were...well...you know, and that in some weird discussion...anyway, glad to help.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  19:09, 18 March 2011 (UTC)
 * ;) Guoguo12  --Talk--  01:19, 19 March 2011 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
The article Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold. The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needed to be addressed. If these are fixed within seven days, the article will pass, otherwise it will fail. See Talk:Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri for things which need to be addressed. Jezhotwells (talk) 16:25, 20 March 2011 (UTC)
 * Congratulations. The article has come a long way from a year ago. (Guyinblack25 talk 14:20, 21 March 2011 (UTC))
 * Wow. That version rather puts it in perspective. It has come a long way. Anyway, thanks for all you did for the article as well. Vyeh and I couldn't have done it without you.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  14:39, 21 March 2011 (UTC)

Thank you!

 * You are very welcome! Thanks for the barnstar, and great job getting the article to GA. It was a bad game ;), but still deserves a good page.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  17:36, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

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New messages
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GOCE drive newsletter
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Flickr photos
Sorry, if this seems unnecessary, but I have no experience in this area and I wasn't sure who to go to. I'd like to get a photo for Mona Plummer Aquatic Center and I was looking at all the photos on Flickr under CC-BY. Anyway, are any of these photos useable (they looked touched up, though I don't know what effect that is), and if they are, how would I set about uploading them? Thanks,  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  16:06, 14 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Wikimedia Commons has a help page on that at Commons:Flickr files and a special upload page at commons:Upload work from Flickr. If you have further questions, your best bet would be to ask again there but those resources should explain most questions. Regards  So Why  16:30, 14 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Ok, but what about the photos themselves. All of the look like they've had some sort of optical effect used (I can't remember the name right now), so are they acceptable for use here on WP?  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  16:37, 14 May 2011 (UTC)


 * That really depends on the photo and the effect used. Often photos are retouched, improving brightness and contrast for example, which is fine. Unfortunately, there is no rule for when it's fine and when not. As a rule of thumb, I'd say it's fine as long as the changes are merely to improve the picture and not to distort or change it in any way (although it might be okay for example if the picture of a building has been edited to remove people from it). If you know a picture has been edited afterwards, you should usually say so in the image's description page. As for the pictures you linked to, I don't see why they shouldn't be used here, unless the actual subject looks nothing like those pictures which of course I cannot determine without knowing the subject. The text in the picture might be a problem but since it's CC-BY you can crop the image to remove the text which I would advise you do. Regards  So Why  17:04, 14 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Well, I've gone ahead and uploaded to Commons and posted a request at the Graphics lab to take the watermark out. Thanks for the help SoWhy!  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  17:48, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

The Wikifier: March 2011
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Collaboration
I'm guessing you're still busy with school, but in the event that you're not, I was thinking maybe we could collaborate on a GA or something in the near future. Just a thought. Guoguo12 --Talk--  02:22, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes, I do school year round, but I'd love to. Do you have any ideas? BTW, loved the editorial...fascinating stuff.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  12:41, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I'm not sure what article to work on, but I suppose we could always pick one from Category:Military history articles needing attention only to referencing and citation. These have relatively less work needed.  Guoguo12  --Talk--  13:40, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * And another one that has recently some across my path, and would probably be fairly quick(er), is Hollywood Walk of Fame, which I found while clearing out Category:Pages with too many photos. Has been recently nominated, but failed pretty quickly, and shouldn't be hard to source. Up to you. As to school, I do a smaller workload all year, i.e., only 2-4 classes at any one time. The lack of summer vacation frees me up for random jaunts throughout the normal school-year. Fun to go to, say, Disney when its empty because everyone else is in school. :P  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  14:01, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Hmm... I've never worked on an article that large before, but I suppose we could give it a try. The biggest referencing problem I see is that the date formats are inconsistent and many don't use cite news. Guoguo12  --Talk--  14:17, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Okay, let's do it. Moving discussion to here. Guoguo12  --Talk--  14:35, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Heh, my other GA came from this, so I guess it doesn't look as long to me, and obviously a good bit of it needs to be trimmed back. Anyway, it'll be a good amount of work, but I think it'll be easier then some others might be.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  14:41, 16 May 2011 (UTC)

...and while you're on, do you have any objections to the possible moving of the date tagged portion of the wikify template, per my last statement here? If not, I'll submit an edit request.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  14:57, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Sorry I logged off. Go ahead and submit an edit request. The date shouldn't get its own line. Guoguo12  --Talk--  20:41, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
 * ✅ at Template talk:Wikify, with some difficulty. Guoguo12  --Talk--  01:31, 17 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks, and I responded there as well. Also, today my computer is acting up, so I doubt I'll get much done.  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  14:57, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

No problem!
I saw you note, it's fine with me. -- CrossTempleJay   →  talk 22:09, 23 May 2011 (UTC)

June 2011 Wikification Drive
Sumsum2010 · T · C 04:13, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

Thanks
For the notification and replacement of my comments. Certainly just got caught in an ec. Appreciate your dilligence. Pedro : Chat  06:20, 27 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Glad to help :)  Nolelover  It's almost football season!  06:55, 27 May 2011 (UTC)