User talk:CZmarlin/Archive 2020

Used two Project 1964 Rambler American convertible solid but some assembly required photos for lecture


Hello! I'm using "Project 1964 Rambler American convertible solid but some assembly required 1of6.jpg" and "Project 1964 Rambler American convertible solid but some assembly required 5of6.jpg" in one of my cybersecurity lectures. I'm talking about networking in this lecture, and I wanted to illustrate the idea of building all of the networking hardware and software for your network on your own.

In other words, some assembly required :)

Credits will be visible with both pictures, including links to CC BY-SA and the Wikimedia Commons pages where the photos are located.

Thanks for the photos, and thanks for making them available to us! JeffDadOf3 (talk) 21:46, 18 January 2020 (UTC)


 * It is good to know that even some of the most unusual images that I have been able to upload into Commons can be used to help illustrate concepts like your cybersecurity lecture! I like the idea and also appreciate your comments! Thank you, CZmarlin (talk) 17:52, 16 November 2020 (UTC)

Use for a book
Hello Our family owned a 54 Hudson in 1960 that was identical to this one. I m sure it was a lighter green. We travelled from Montreal to Chilliwack BC in it when I was 2. I have written a book called Rude Awakenings. I know it does not sound like a car story. I did mention the type of car we travelled in, in the book. I am writing to ask for permission about using this lovely picture in my book. I am ready to publish ASAP. My Dad will be 92 in August and I think he would be happy to see the picture of his first car in my book. Thank you Stay safe elaine5cam@gmail.com SpookyMe1@outlook.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.151.173.152 (talk) 18:11, 28 April 2020 (UTC)


 * Sorry for the late posting. Just getting around to checking this talk page. Please go ahead! And wishing very Happy Birthday wishes to your father! CZmarlin (talk) 16:33, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:Richard A Teague Foto.jpg
Thanks for uploading File:Richard A Teague Foto.jpg. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in section F5 of the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. --B-bot (talk) 02:25, 23 July 2020 (UTC)


 * The link to the article using this image has been updated. Contributor CplDHicks2 moved page Richard A. Teague to Dick Teague. In other words they changed the hame of the article about Richard A Teague, but did not include this to tie this image to the new name: Dick Teague. CZmarlin (talk) 17:31, 5 November 2020 (UTC)

Precious anniversary
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:43, 20 August 2020 (UTC)


 * Thank you very much! CZmarlin (talk) 17:52, 16 November 2020 (UTC)

weight
can you tell me the weight of a 1961 f100 shortbed76.216.196.50 (talk) 19:16, 1 October 2020 (UTC) scott matthews
 * An encyclopedia is not the source of all information available on each subject. Details, such as the weight of a particular vehicle are best found in specialist sources and focused clubs or forum sites. Note that there are approximate "shipping" weights that manufacturers provide, typically for use in registering the vehicle in some jurisdictions. Moreover, there are countless variables such as model versions, different engine and drivetrain combinations as well as options, that affect the actual weight of each specific vehicle. Be safe - CZmarlin (talk) 16:37, 5 November 2020 (UTC)

Corvette page
Hi. We have not met before but, nice to meet you. Just an FYI, you right aligned all the images on the corvette page and the images no longer align with the appropriate year blocks for the generations. Kbhatt22 (talk) 15:20, 5 November 2020 (UTC)
 * Hello Kbhatt22, Thank you for letting me know about the changes I made. The purpose of aligning all of them is to follow the image placement that is suggested by WP style guidelines. It allows for easier reading of the text. Of course, there are going to be different browsers and screen combinations that will make differences to the positioning of each image within an article. Think of how each page appears on a big external computer monitor to that of viewing it on a smartphone browser. Nevertheless, my objective was to provide images to be stacked up within each generation section and not be jumbled left and right. I hope this helps! Cheers! CZmarlin (talk) 16:37, 5 November 2020 (UTC)
 * I went back to the Chevrolet Corvette article and noticed that the problem was not in their alignment to one side. Rather, the images were not even ordered by model year, but seemingly randomly placed in the sections. Therefore, I have edited them to appear in sequence according to their model year - if identified. Please check to make sure and add the correct year if it is missing. Thanks! CZmarlin (talk) 17:06, 5 November 2020 (UTC)
 * I was not aware of that style guidelines. Thanks for teaching me that. I will run through and add year or generation if I see one missing. I noticed a few years still had images that were flowing over into the next generation like 1996. I think if I made the third and seventh generations galleries inside their generation sections, it will flow better and be browser and device compatible. Do you think that works? Kbhatt22 (talk) 00:50, 6 November 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you for identifying and clearing up the images for the Chevrolet Corvette article! Improvements are most often incremental when working on WP. Moreover, there are many aspects of WP style guidelines that I am constantly learning about. The goal is to keep on improving! CZmarlin (talk) 17:52, 16 November 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you as well for being a good teacher. I made the gallery changes mentioned above to reduce the blocks of white space without left aligning anything for device compatibility. Great team effort. Been a pleasure. Cheers!! Kbhatt22 (talk) 18:18, 20 November 2020 (UTC)

Picture of car
I have the twin sister to this car. Right down to the tailpipe end, Crome window shades and wing window reflectors. What became of this car. I am I Idaho. Is this the car I have. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.47.99.156 (talk) 21:37, 9 November 2020.
 * Hello 173.47.99.156! Thank you for noticing one of the photographs that I have uploaded to the Commons! However, I am not sure which car you are referring to. This is because I have contributed images of several hundred cars for everyone to see and use. Cheers! CZmarlin (talk) 17:52, 16 November 2020 (UTC)

"wholly-owned"
Please be aware of Wikipedia's Manual of Style for hyphens, which says "Avoid using a hyphen after a standard -ly adverb (a newly available home, a wholly owned subsidiary) ...". In particular, in the article Jeep. Happy editing! Chris the speller  yack  15:14, 16 November 2020 (UTC)
 * Thank you for the notice. There are different style guidelines depending on the publisher's expectations that I have to deal with on a regular basis. It is sometimes difficult to remember all the rules! Thanks again! CZmarlin (talk) 17:52, 16 November 2020 (UTC)

Picture of blue 1975 AMC Matador 360 sedan
Hi Christopher,

May I please show the 1975 Matador sedan you photographed in an AMC history book? They are rare survivor cars these days in such sound condition. Thank you. Marc — Preceding unsigned comment added by Qbert82 (talk • contribs) 17:02, 3 December 2020 (UTC)


 * Yes, please go ahead and use the pictures in your book! There are several more images of four-door Matadors like that one. As I am the author, these images are all released from the copyright and are available in the public domain. All the best on your AMC history project! CZmarlin (talk) 22:48, 5 December 2020 (UTC)