User talk:Axl/archive 6

Dental ( + illustration)
Thanks for your comment at Pakistan / India -- emotional edit warring on the Talk page of Dentistry. I've revised my suggested text there according to your comments.

Only slightly related: There is a marvelous illustration in Figure 5 in the source 'Suddick, Richard P. and Norman O. Harris, 1990' (PDF) of toothache caused by the tooth worm. If you (or someone you know of) know anything about getting illustrations released and uploaded to Commons, this one would be great to have, to illustrate dentistry, toothache, pain or other articles. It's from a 1985 illustrated history of dentistry (Ring, M. E.) and shows a French carving from about 1780. I get a toothache just looking at the picture. --Hordaland (talk) 21:04, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
 * The toothworm picture is visible at several websites. Here is one (at Creighton University Medical Center website). I don't know enough about image copyright to answer your question. I'll ask someone who does. Axl (talk) 21:58, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks! --Hordaland (talk) 22:36, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

Well, I think this image is too old. If we have a source says that date for publishing, then, it is definitely under public domain; And he can upload it directly to Wikimedia Commons. --OsamaK 14:07, 1 August 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks for checking, both of you! The one image I got uploaded to Commons, someone else had to do for me - I'm really not capable, and too old to learn.  I'll ask Osama if he can do it. --Hordaland (talk) 12:12, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks

 * My apologies, seems I made a huge cock-up here by not signing and linking the wrong RfA. Not going well. Anyway, my sincere apologies and my heart-felt thank you for the vote. Happy editing! —CycloneNimrod T@lk? 19:42, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

WP:VG
WP:VG where VG = video games. Several comments and mentions in the relevant RfA cite and direct the acronym. VG Heavy simply means a bias of contributional effort towards that one area. Plutonium27 (talk) 18:54, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Okay, thanks for the explanation. Axl (talk) 18:56, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Most welcome you are. A read of the RfA and following up of the links that all contributors to the !vote give is always a Good Thing. In this case, there is nothing in itself against video games per se, its always the same when a candidate does their thing mainly in the one arena. In a not-RL place like VG, pains-in-the-arse like me are always gonna question the experience for an wannabe-admin who could find themselves up to their neck in RL-row shite. So, I (and many others) like to see some evidence of dealing with these WP RL aggravations, is all. All the best Plutonium27 (talk) 19:15, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for science barnstar!
Hi Axl, thanks for awarding me the science barnstar! Really much appreciated. --Slashme (talk) 06:39, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar
Many thanks for that. I'm glad you appreciate my efforts. WilliamH (talk) 20:18, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

reply
Please check my talk page for a reply. «  Diligent Terrier   [talk]  19:25, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

Great power
Thank you very, very much for reviewing the great power article. We've all worked very hard to bring it back up to snuff. I was beginning to think that it would never be reviewed, Best wishes. --Hobie (talk) 17:37, 11 August 2008 (UTC)

Thankyou
Just a little note to say thankyou for participating in my successful RFA candidacy, which passed with 96 supports, 0 opposes, and 1 neutral. I am pleasantly taken aback by the amount of support for me to contribute in an administrative role and look forward to demonstrating that such faith is well placed. Regards, WilliamH (talk) 09:09, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Age
I agree that he is an unsuitable candidate, but how does age come into this? Some of WP's best admins are some of WP's youngest.  Ase 'nine ' '' 20:17, 14 August 2008 (UTC)
 * It explains the naive and immature nature of the application. Tharnton isn't trying to make a point or deliberately disrupt RFA. He doesn't know any better.
 * I have no objection to young editors, administrators or even bureaucrats. Rather I measure the candidate by the nature of the contributions. Axl (talk) 20:20, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Re: Optional questions
Why shouldn't I?  Ase 'nine ' '' 20:23, 14 August 2008 (UTC)


 * The candidate was clearly inappropriate. Axl (talk) 20:25, 14 August 2008 (UTC)


 * Even inappropriate candidates can have questions. 'Inappropriate' is an opinion, after all.  Ase 'nine ' '' 20:53, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you for the kind words over at my talk page. I left a response for you there as well. Also, wanted to say you definitely deserve that Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar award! Take care! Homoaffectional (talk) 17:02, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

My RfA
Axl, thank you for your contribution to the discussion at my recent RfA. If ever you have any concerns about my actions, adminly or otherwise, don't hesitate to let me know. Best wishes, Paul Erik  (talk) (contribs) 19:53, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

Great Power
Hey Axl, I was just wondering whether you thought that the great power article needed any more improvements to meet good article status. Please reply soon. All the best. --Hobie (talk) 14:30, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

inre: Appreciate the strike through
And I myself made a conclusion jump that was unwarranted, which is why I backpeddled as quickly as I could. At least at an AfD these things can be adressed and a better article can be the result. I think Ice Blues will be around for a while now. It is at AfD's where I am myself able to do research and learn the merits or not of the pro and con votes. I was happy to help improve it and prove the erroneous tags as erroneous.  Schmidt,  MICHAEL Q. 18:06, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

Anti-tobacco movement in Nazi Germany
There is a disagreement over the inclusion of Image:AntiSmokingNaziGermany.jpg in the article in Featured article candidates/Anti-tobacco movement in Nazi Germany. For this reason a consensus is necessary and discussion is going on in. Notifying you because you are involved in it.  Otolemur crassicaudatus  (talk) 14:35, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine Featured Topic Task Force proposal
Hey, I've just set up a proposal for a new task force in the WikiProject Medicine called FTTF, or the Featured Topic Task Force. We aim to create a featured topic for medicine, most likely to do with an infectious disease of some form (the proposals so far include polio and bacterial infections in general) and become the first medical featured topic. The proposal can be found here and further discussion can be found at the bottom of the WikiProject Medicine talk page. I've very much appreciate your comments and possibly support of such a proposal, if you'd be willing to take part! —Cyclonenim T@lk? 13:41, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

Username
Sorry for the long response time, I only edit in short spurts while I'm at work. Anyway, I blocked User:WWW.WRHAM.CNBC.C as promoting www.cnbc.com. Useight (talk) 18:17, 19 August 2008 (UTC)

RfA thank you
, I wish to say thanks for your support in my successful request for adminship, which ended with 82 supports, 3 opposes, and 1 neutral. I will do my best to live up to your expectations. I would especially like to thank Rlevse  for nominating me and  Wizardman  for co-nominating me. &mdash;  JGHowes talk  -  19 August 2008

thanks
I appreciate your kind words. - Revolving Bugbear  17:57, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar
Just found the star you awarded me. I don't know what I've done to deserve it, but thanks all the same. Brianboulton (talk) 23:00, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Eh...
How are you not an admin yet? You have excellent article contributions and from your participation at RfA I haven't seen anything worrying.. —Cyclonenim (talk · contribs · email) 18:36, 30 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I have strong reservations about the RFA process. Too often I see editors who miss the point when !voting. [Although I have been accused of the same. :-) ] The RFA process is currently under review. Unfortunately I missed my chance to contribute. I can think of a few situations where I would have found the admin tools helpful. However I am reluctant to apply under the current regulations. Axl (talk) 19:07, 30 August 2008 (UTC)

Oxford Wikimania 2010 and Wikimedia UK v2.0 Notice
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My RfA
Thank you for your support in my recent RfA, which was successful with 58 support, 4 oppose and 1 neutral. Kind regards. --Malcolmxl5 (talk) 20:41, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

RfA thanks
--SmashvilleBONK! 23:45, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
Hello! I just wanted to pass along my thanks for your support in my RfA from earlier this week. I hope I did not disappoint you. I am going on Wikibreak and I will let you know when or if I am back on the site -- I am trying to take time away to clear my thoughts and refocus on this and other priorities. Be well. Ecoleetage (talk) 04:55, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks for the help on Cyclura nubila, I hope it makes it to GA status!--Mike - Μολὼν λαβέ 19:21, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Question
Hello! Do you by chance remember the deletion of The Hell Diablo Hellfire mod (about a month ago)? You kindly asked us for more references. Now I have recreated the article on my user page with much more content and reference sources. Would you please have a look on it? What do you think about its current state? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:CAH81/The_Hell_mod CAH81 (talk) 18:59, 7 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Yes, I do remember it. Your first reference (the Hungarian website) looks promising. However I can't read Hungarian so I don't know if it's a reliable source. The second reference is the web development team's homepage. The third reference (phrozen keep) looks like a message board for games developers: not a reliable source. The notability of the article hinges on the Hungarian reference. Axl  ¤  [Talk]  20:26, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

My RFA
Thank you for your support on my RFA; it was unsuccessful, but I nevertheless appreciate your comments; your complements were very nice, and it means a lot to me to know that you support me. Thanks again,-- daniel folsom  03:02, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Closure of Image:Lt Clayton.JPG at Deletion review
As a partipant in the IFD, closed as keep, you may be interested to know that it is now at DRV and I invite your comments. Justin talk 09:14, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Thank you
Hi Axl. I would like to thank you for your support in my RfA and the confidence expressed thereby. It is very much appreciated. :) The RfA was closed as successful with 73 supports, 3 opposes and 4 neutral. I would especially like to thank WBOSITG for nominating me. Best wishes and thanks again, —αἰτίας •'discussion'• 23:15, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Kurt and RFA
Thanks for your note. While Kurt's opposes are probably not given a great deal of weight, others do oppose per Kurt. As an RFA is a discussion, it is needful to refute and counter balance arguments like his, as ridiculous as the may seem to others. Once others have joined in making the same oppose argument, it gains weight by virtue of the nature of consensus. One must balance between consensus building discussion and being drawn into nowhere discussion. In the past, there was a group that opposed based on candidates not having a Featured Article. The discussion/consensus was this was not a valid oppose criterion, and it fell into disuse. More recently, Kurt has opposed based on self-noms. The community again begged to differ, and that oppose rationale fell into disuse. Now Kurt is using this one. It too will wear out, and he'll think of something else. Efforts have been made to try to adjust or control Kurt's behavior. That is not going to happen. Kurt will continue to stretch everyone's imagination. The project, by it's nature, will continue to let him have his say because the alternative (ban, topic ban) is the worse choice. I believe there have been RFC's and RFAr's in the past. They generally stirred up a lot of dust and raised a lot of blood pressures and changed nothing. We edit in the realm of ideas, and ideas have a power that transcends mere people and mere discussions. Those who disagree with Kurt's oppose rationales will continue to try to balance between consensus building and being drawn into futility. Cheers, and happy editing. Dloh  cierekim  14:20, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Oxygen toxicity
Thanks for your review of Oxygen toxicity. It's much appreciated. As you say, the article has developed from a diving perspective, not a medical one. Having looked through the GA criteria again, I'm still unsure where it fails those criteria, other than not complying with MOSMED. Anyway, I'll get back to work on a re-write using the MOSMED headings (if I can figure out what they all mean - jargon strikes!). I've answered your query about journal titles on the Oxygen toxicity talk page. Hope that helps. Cheers --RexxS (talk) 14:39, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar
Thanks! What a nice way to start the day! Tim Vickers (talk) 17:32, 29 September 2008 (UTC)