User talk:DuncanHill/Archives/2011/January

Ref Desk
No problem. I use that template a lot as it's one of the least obtrusive quote templates. Enter CBW, waits for audience applause, not a sausage. 15:42, 6 January 2011 (UTC)

Not a SPAM message: Regarding "admin only discussion" sections
This was going to be the first of a bulk message regarding "admin only discussion" sections, as you'd previously expressed an opinion on the matter. I had the window open and my SPAMtastic text typed. However, since then my edit deprecating it in Arbitration enforcement was reverted, so I'm distracted from canvassing. So, lucky you, here's instead a one-off hand crafted invitation to join debate. - Aaron Brenneman (talk) 05:46, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Sorry, you'll never get admins to accept that they are nothing special. DuncanHill (talk) 14:05, 9 January 2011 (UTC)

Lies at CFD
Please stop telling lies at CFD. It is disruptive, and a form of personal attack.

Please try to discuss the subject at hand in light of wikipedia guidelines and evidence of usage. I notice that so far you not referred to any guidelines, and not offered any evidence of how these terms are used other than in wikpedia category names. You have chosen instead to repeatedly tell simple untruths about me, and you have repeated them even when the evidence is pointed out to you.

I'm sure you are capable of making a case for your viewpoint without lying. Please do so. --12:46, 9 January 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by BrownHairedGirl (talk • contribs)

Categories for discussion nomination of Category:People from Charlestown, Massachusetts
Wmcewenjr Category:People from Charlestown, Massachusetts, Renamaming it so changed it to the extent that it is effectivly deleted, because the catagory can no longer apply those people who originated in that part of Charlestown that became Somerville or Arlington. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wmcewenjr (talk • contribs) 02:33, 15 January 2011

Two new articles
Hi Duncan, I've recently created two articles, Cornubian batholith and Haig Fras, that I think you will find of interest. I would be grateful if you have the time to take a look through them and comment/correct as you think appropriate. I 'finished' the batholith article in a bit of a rush, when they get that long I just want to get rid of them, so any help in checking through would be appreciated. Cheers, Mikenorton (talk) 00:04, 16 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks for creating those - rather embarrassing that we didn't have at least the Cornubian batholith already! DuncanHill (talk) 16:46, 16 January 2011 (UTC)


 * It's been on my mind to fill that gap for a while now, but I knew how big the article was likely to be, which is always a bit off-putting. I was aware that there was a granite at Haig Fras, Maurice Stone was one of my geology lecturers at Exeter and he made sure that we learnt a lot about his favourite rock type, but the problem was the opposite, finding enough info to build more than a stub. I'm intending to put them both up for DYK in the next few days, once I've tidied up the 'other intrusion' and 'metamorphism' sections in Cornubian batholith. I'm rather surprised to find that this is by far the biggest batholith article on wikipedia now, but I'm not planning any more (except maybe the Donegal granites I suppose). Mikenorton (talk) 17:00, 16 January 2011 (UTC)


 * When did we stop calling it the Armorican orogeny? I'm just now looking over my books to see if I can add anything and noticed that they seem to call it that in preference to the Variscan. DuncanHill (talk) 17:12, 16 January 2011 (UTC)


 * From the dates that Google Scholar and Google Books gives for that phrase, it looks like that usage faded away in the '70s and '80s and is rarely used now. Mikenorton (talk) 17:26, 16 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Yes, Rita Barton (1964) and the British Regional Geology (4th ed, 1975) use Armorican, Selwood Durrance and Bristow (1998) use Variscan. DuncanHill (talk) 17:30, 16 January 2011 (UTC)

Paul Myners
Hi Duncan

Just wondering if it would be possible to change the image on the Paul Myners page? I am afraid I am relatively clueless about these things but I think that the picture is from a webcam so actually deforms the image of Lord Myners. It is also from the Stuckist website so is biased and unfair in its depiction, as well as out-dated. Could it be replaced with a more up-to-date image?

Kind regards

Emma —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.253.22.197 (talk) 10:22, 17 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Emma, the best place to make requests like that is at the article talk page - Talk:Paul Myners, Baron Myners. I've had a look on Wikimedia Commons, and we have very few pictures of Paul Myners. You can see them here. If someone uploaded a better picture, appropriately licensed for use on Wikipedia then it could be used. While we're talking, could you confirm if you, or the organization you work for (Apollo Real Estate Advisors, AREA Property Partners or Apollo Management) have any connexion with Paul Myners? It's very important on Wikipedia to declare any possible conflicts of interest. I'll copy your message and my reply to your talk page and to the article talk page. Best wishes, DuncanHill (talk) 15:10, 17 January 2011 (UTC)

What...the...Hell...?
& &  - Same editor? Have to admire its creativity from this (Scotsman?) vandal. :) --Τασουλα (Shalom!) (talk) 19:02, 17 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Did you see this one? One almost wishes it were true! DuncanHill (talk) 20:26, 25 January 2011 (UTC)

Thanks
Thank you for reverting the multiple vandal postings on my user page. Geoff Who, me?  18:25, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

Pronunciation of Cornwall
I'm afraid the major pronouncing dictionaries disagree with you. (I checked Oxford and Longman before I made the correction.) I'll reinstate my change and give the proper citations this time (when I'm in front of the books tomorrow). I'm afraid 'how it's pronounced in Cornwall' isn't strictly important - it's 'how do English speakers in general pronounce it?'. Thanks for mentioning what you've done - I appreciate the heads-up. C0pernicus (talk) 21:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)
 * Pronouncing dictionaries! Not the OED but the Oxford Dictionary of Pronunciation (and the Longman, and the Cambridge). Proper citations tomorrow! C0pernicus (talk) 21:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia Ambassador Program is looking for new Online Ambassadors
Hi! Since you've been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, I wanted to let you know about the Wikipedia Ambassador Program, and specifically the role of Online Ambassador. We're looking for friendly Wikipedians who are good at reviewing articles and giving feedback to serve as mentors for students who are assigned to write for Wikipedia in their classes.

If that sounds like you and you're interested, I encourage you to take a look at the Online Ambassador guidelines; the "mentorship process" describes roughly what will be expected of mentors during the current term, which started in January and goes through early May. If that's something you want to do, please apply!

You can find instructions for applying at WP:ONLINE. The main things we're looking for in Online Ambassadors are friendliness, regular activity (since mentorship is a commitment that spans several months), and the ability to give detailed, substantive feedback on articles (both short new articles, and longer, more mature ones).

I hope to hear from you soon.--Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation (talk) 01:01, 28 January 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks for thinking of me. A few years ago I'd have jumped at the offer, but sad to say I'm really too disenchanted with too many things in Wikipedia to be able to give the kind of commitment this programme deserves. I do wish you every success. DuncanHill (talk) 01:06, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry to hear that, but thanks for your wishes of success. Cheers --Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation (talk) 02:00, 28 January 2011 (UTC)


 * What's particularly sad is that the truly horrible "welcomes" I've seen given all too often to students and academics are a big part of why I no longer have the energy to commit to this sort of thing. I've fought that battle too many times :( DuncanHill (talk) 02:19, 28 January 2011 (UTC)