User talk:Elias Ziade/Archives/2009

Jeita Grotto
Hello, Elie

I've been having a look at your Jeita Grotto article - excellent.

However, it isn't clear whether the Upper Series and Lower Series are connected, which is an important pointy from the speleological point of view. Langcliffe (talk) 08:17, 25 September 2008 (UTC).

Thank you!
Hi Elie, thank you for the invitation :-) With14ever (talk) 23:10, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

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TfD nomination of Template:Firefox
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GAN Jeita Grotto
Hi there. I have reviewed this article, and placed it on hold. My comments are on the review page. I believe that all of my concerns easily can be addressed in the 7 days that an article is allowed to be on hold. Xymmax So let it be written   So let it be done  04:33, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

Congrats!
I just noticed that Jeita Grotto has become a good article. Congratulations and keep up the good work on WikiProject Lebanon! --Al Ameer son (talk) 21:30, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the comments... and join us to help pull together Wikipedia Days in Beirut
Hi Elie- Thanks for the constructive comment regarding the WikiProject Lebanon page... think we got it corrected now.

Also, we would love your help/involvement (and other Wikipedia/WikiMedia contributors in Lebanon) to work with us to build up Wikipedia Days in Beirut/Lebanon. We have other ideas for where this could go, but want to see what other folks want to do with this... monthly events? contests? a conference? etc etc etc?

We're open to ideas.

More info on our Facebook page

Cheers,

Chantal/RootSpace

Chantal Souaid (talk) 12:34, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

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re "NTEKO"
Could you advise me what these means, and why you posted it on anothers userpage. I have deleted it following a suggestion as to its meaning, but would prefer you to respond to my query. LessHeard vanU (talk) 20:57, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
 * I am pleased to see you have returned to editing; I would be grateful if I may have a response to the above. LessHeard vanU (talk) 14:55, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Request to participate in University of Washington survey on tool to quickly understand Wikipedians’ reputations
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re: NTEKO
Khalas raye7, ma eleh jledeh. Bas mni7a te3it NTEKO. LOL! Stayplus12 (talk) 19:08, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

re "NTEKO" again
Is it correct, as Stayplus12 says, that "NTEKO" may be translated from the Arabic to an insulting phrase? Why, if it is a username you also use as you say, would you place it on another editors userpage by itself? LessHeard vanU (talk) 20:07, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

Lek, ayre fik w bel ouwet bel salib el ma3kouf taba3ak. :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Stayplus12 (talk • contribs) 12:25, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

Notice
If you use your sock User:LMshe one more time, I will open a sockpuppet investigation and you will likely be indefinitely blocked. Stayplus12 (talk) 18:45, 22 June 2009 (UTC)
 * HEHE you are a funny one! I am so amused Eli +  20:24, 22 June 2009 (UTC)

June 2009
This is the last warning you will receive for your disruptive edits. The next time you violate Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy by inserting commentary or your personal analysis into an article, you will be blocked from editing Wikipedia. Stayplus12 (talk) 21:36, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

My "little editing" about the 2006 Israeli/Hezbollah War was well intentioned. Seeing the recent damage done after the Israeli bombardments I was shocked.
My "little editing" about the 2006 Israeli/Hezbollah War was well intentioned. Seeing the recent damage done after the Israeli bombardments I was shocked.

Having seen how much damage the Israeli bombarments which they call "selective surgical or target strikes" in South Beirut, which I saw coming from and to the airport in early 2007, I thought the harm especially in South Beirut was downplayed in the article. Though I saw Gaza on televison the very same Israeli "selective surgical or target strikes" caused widespread damage there with a lot of innocent deaths. (As a staunch secularist, I am no friend of Hezbollah (or Hamas for that matter), and as you will surely as a Lebanese will agree, I hate fundamentalism and secteranism an every form, religion should be separated from politics and politics from religion. It caused your beautiful country and city so much harm, and as I saw is still divided psychologically and physiacally into secterian sections. Religion is a private matter concerning the individual, and it should not be abused for political means.) I went there for the (still) first time for academic purposes for a week (from Turkey), with a little sightseeing in central Beirut and ventured as far as to the edge of South Beirut (aka Hezbollahland) which was nerveracking.

I hope your country can be rid of the religious divisions and become truly peaceful, tranquil and "normal". I wish all the best and good luck.

Thanks!
Thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it. Mnation2 (talk) 03:31, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

DLM
I'm not really sure how the media files and copyright work, so I'll need your help with that. In the meantime, I'll try to do some copy editing. Thanks for your help! Mnation2 (talk) 16:34, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Hey, That PDF isn't the DLM's manifesto, but it is written by important figures in the party, so it could still be significant for the article.

The draft document/manifesto of the party is here: http://alyassar.org/ar/content/view/10/5/ Unfortunately, I can't read arabic, so it's pretty much useless to me. There should be some interesting stuff there. The closest thing I could find to an organizational chart is the party's "rules of procedure", which is here: http://alyassar.org/ar/content/view/11/5/

If you could read through those, they should be pretty helpful. Do tell me what you find! Thanks, Mnation2 (talk) 22:16, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

I did some reviewing/editing. You repeatedly referred to the DLM as the DML - watch out for that. As always, thanks for your help. Mnation2 (talk) 02:26, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Hey, have you looked at the alyassar documents yet? Also, does it usually take this long for a GA nomination to get reviewed? At this rate, it won't be done 'till September. =/ Mnation2 (talk) 02:57, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

Good luck and be back soon! Mnation2 (talk) 03:35, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Well, mate, we've done it! Democratic Left Movement (Lebanon) has been listed as one of the Social sciences and society good articles under the good article criteria. Mnation2 (talk) 22:07, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Democratic Left Movement (Lebanon)
Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I am glad to be reviewing the article Democratic Left Movement (Lebanon) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Yazan (talk) 05:57, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Hi, Eli, I need your help with something if there is any way you can contact me let me know thanks :) Lebanese bebe (talk) 19:56, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Edit War?
Honestly I do not understand why there would even be an edit war over something that is true. Do you know how I can make them stop undoing my edits, I have spent a lot of time looking for reliable sources and I have used them! Bas mabedun I even used their own newspapers as a source and they still deleted my edit. Who can I go to, to help me? Because my sources are beyond reliable. I do not think ever said George Wassouf is Lebanese origin. Youssef Chahine and Omar Sharif are both Lebanese by origin and I think they should acknowledge this on wiki since almost every website on the internet does. I will reallllyyyy appreciate ur help :) Merci kteer Lebanese bebe (talk) 20:36, 11 August 2009 (UTC)


 * I'm sososososoo sorry for bringing you into this I didnt mean to cause you any conflict and I really appreciate your advice!!!!! People ma2hooreen mitil l3adee :) Lebanese bebe (talk) 08:13, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

Eshmun Temple
Hey again! I've made some initial edits to the article and will do a lot more tomorrow.Mnation2 (talk) 04:18, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

Personally, I like the history section as it is for the most part. As long as there is enough of the other content to balance it out, I think we can leave it as is.

The article is looking really nice by the way. . . Do you want to nominate it for GA status? Mnation2 (talk) 23:11, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

Hey. About your email - it looks like the action in question stopped, (for now anyway) but I'll keep watching. Mnation2 (talk) 15:47, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Guardian of Time age
Hi, a picture I took of "The Guardian of Time" statue, which is in the Jeita Grotto article, has been put up for deletion here. The image could be saved if the creator of the statue died more than 50 years ago, do you know anything about it? FunkMonk (talk) 14:50, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Hahah, seems like telepathy, we both notified each other at exactly the same time. But yeah, unless the creator died more than 50 years ago, I don't think I can save it... FunkMonk (talk) 14:53, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I sent you the image! FunkMonk (talk) 15:14, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

File:3133_(7)Jeita.JPG
Hi, i'm elias, nominator of Jeita Grotto, your nomination of the above mentioned picture is not justified, refer to namely  article 31. Oh and this is vexing, I have said it a thousand times, the appellation THE LEBANON is diminutive and is considered an insult by Lebanese people, it's LEBANON _you know for future use_ thank you  Eli  +  15:40, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Actually, it is indeed justified. The law gives an exception to the media; Wikimedia Commons is not the media, and even if it were, this would still prevent the image from being free for all uses, which is required for Commons. Stifle (talk) 15:49, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I quote from article 25 "It shall also be permitted, without the authorization of the author and without obligation to pay him compensation, to use a limited part of any legally published work for purposes of criticism, argumentation or citation or for an educational purpose, provided that the part used does not exceed what is necessary and

customary. However, the name of the author and the source shall always be indicated, if the name of the author is included in the work." So i guess you are right, all we have to do is crop the image and change the tag Eli  +  16:00, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Actually, we still can't use it as Wikimedia Commons does not accept images that are only valid for educational use. Stifle (talk) 17:55, 17 September 2009 (UTC)


 * I think the article can still be featured without those images, this is a special case since it is prohibited to take pictures inside the cave. But the caves were discovered in the 1800s, so I'm sure there must be some public domain photographs or other illustrations of it somewhere. Maybe ask for some on the website of the grotto, maybe they're even willing to donate one or two images and put it under a Commons compatible license, Wikipedia articles are good publicity. http://www.jeitagrotto.com/ FunkMonk (talk) 18:10, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Jeita Grotto
I noticed that you are nominating Jeita Grotto for featured article status. The prose needs significant work, and the FAC reviewers will make that point known. . . very effectively. I've fixed up most of the lead and will do some more tomorrow.

Hopefully, with the reviewers preoccupied by sources and pictures and alternate text (whatever that is), I'll be able to attend to the whole article before then. Cheers, Mnation2 (talk) 01:48, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Hello
Salut Elie! Thank you for keeping an eye on the Lebanese Forces article and reverting vandalism. Please also take a look at the Kataeb article. I'm not sure if it should be considered "Fascist" as it is currently described in the page. Please always let me know if you need help with any Wiki article. Thanks again. --Lanternix (talk) 23:44, 19 September 2009 (UTC)


 * Hello again Elie, and thanks for your note! I'm mostly interested in Egypt-related articles, but I also contribute to various Middle Eastern, religious, geographic and medical articles every now and then. Lebanon has a special place in my heart, so I also tend to follow up on Lebanses articles periodically. It's sad to see how many of these are being vandalized by people. Anyway, I'll look forward to more Wiki communication in the future :) --Lanternix (talk) 21:39, 20 September 2009 (UTC)

Re:Eshmun temple
Thanks! From a quickscan, the article looks great. It certainly covers all the main points and is well-referenced. I'll fill you in with suggestions and will make some fixes in the article by the end of the day. Cheers! --Al Ameer son (talk) 19:24, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Templates for deletion nomination of Template:Historic buildings in Lebanon
Template:Historic buildings in Lebanon has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. Locos epraix ~ Beastepraix 17:13, 23 September 2009 (UTC)


 * I've now deleted the template, but it seems that is not quite a replacement for it, as its parameters are named differently. Your template was included in 3 pages, and in those pages the infobox is now broken:
 * Grand Serail
 * Eshmun Temple
 * Mseilha Fort
 * You're going to have to go through those and change the parameter names so they match the ones in Template:Infobox Historic Site. Please do it quickly, as currently it's having negative effects on the articles (causing information to be hidden). If it's not fixed quickly I'll have to undelete the template until this can be fixed. r ʨ anaɢ talk/contribs 20:35, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

RE:Possible sock puppet
Marhaba Elias. I don't know much on finding sock puppets, but I think you're supposed to submit a case here. If you need more guidance with this, you should contact Avraham. Good luck ;) --Al Ameer son (talk) 00:46, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

Hello
Hi Elias! Yes, I've noticed that rule thingy early on. It's all about numbers in this place. Thanks for taking a look at that Phalanges article. I think we could form a strong front together to keep Wiki unbiased. If you have some time, please also take a look at Arab Christians. To my knowledge, Maronites (the overwhleming majority of Lebanese Christians) are not Arabs and do not consider themselves Arabs, as opposed to the Greek Orthodox who may sometime identify as Arabs (on a geopolitical or linguistic basis of course, since they are not ethnic Arabs). The article is suggesting that all Lebanese Christians are Arabs, based on the number added to the infobox by the user Izzedine. Please take a look at it when you have time and let me know what you think. Thanks :) Ⲗⲁⲛⲧⲉⲣⲛⲓⲝ  [talk]  17:50, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the reply Eli. I also responded in the article. I will let you handle the Lebanon issue on the article since you have more knowledge about it. As for Egypt, I will stand firmly by an ethnic definition of Arabism. Thanks again man :) Ⲗⲁⲛⲧⲉⲣⲛⲓⲝ  [talk]  19:47, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Hello again :) Maybe we could call the article Arabic speaking Christians or "Christians speaking Arabic language instead of Arab speaking Christians, since Arab''' does not usually refer to the language? What do you think? Ⲗⲁⲛⲧⲉⲣⲛⲓⲝ  [talk]  20:13, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Eli, I just read your reply to Tiamut on the Arab Christians page. I am sorry you feel like you got dragged into this, and I feel responsible for this. I understand your frustration after all the effort you've put into changing the article. I hope you could stay and figure out a solution to that mess. But I totally understand if you choose not to. I apologize once again. Je te souhaite une belle fin de semaine. -- Ⲗⲁⲛⲧⲉⲣⲛⲓⲝ [talk] 00:23, 27 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Hi, I'm sorry if I put you off editing. I added your edits to Arabic speaking Christians to Christianity in Lebanon where I think they are much better suited. I am trying to undo your page moves and redirects, primarily because they were not done in a way that complicated the article histories. I'm not sure though if I'm up to the task and will ask someone for help. I hope you don't mind.  T i a m u t talk 00:36, 27 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I understand :) But don't worry, your efforts are not going down the drain. Your changes are excellent and we should make sure they remain in the article. Also, Tiamut added the same material to Christianity in Lebanon, for double safety ;) -- Ⲗⲁⲛⲧⲉⲣⲛⲓⲝ [talk] 00:38, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

Adminship
Thanks for the support, but I purposefully dive into controversial topics head first, often playing devil's advocate for persons or groups that I'm not particularly fond of myself, in an attempt to reach consensus on neutral descriptions. It's just how I try to ensure that everything is written from a neutral point of view. As a side effect though, there are probably quite a few very opinionated editors who think me a terrible person as well, and would oppose any attempt for adminship. That said, maybe one day I'll change my mind and give it a go, but for now I'm happy just trying to improve whatever articles I can. :) ← George talk 10:33, 27 September 2009 (UTC)

RfD nomination of 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie
I have nominated for discussion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at the discussion page. Thank you. Eli +  10:51, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I started to discuss a possible move here at the Olympics WikiProject as I didn't notice there was an active editor on the Francophone Games. It appears that the English-speaking press have begun to use "Francophone Games" in preference to "Jeux de la Francophonie". Compare the usages of Jeux de la Francophonie and Francophone Games on google. The competition hasn't had much coverage in English in the past, but I think this is changing during this year's Games. If "Francophone Games" continues to be used in preference to "Jeux de la Francophonie" in English press reports, then an article move should be done. What do you think? Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits) Join WikiProject Athletics!  21:47, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

Specific Athletics events links on 2009 Jeux
I saw you added specific links to each event in the athletics competition in the calendar. However, I think a single results page detailing all the results of the finals (Athletics at the 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie) will do. The reason is two-fold: firstly, the athletes who don't make the final of a specific event are highly likely to be non-notable athletes, thus their inclusion is debatable. Secondly, events pages for each race/competition is very time-consuming – that is the reason why, beyond the Olympic Games and Athletics World Championships, you do not often find articles of this nature. I think the links should be removed, or redirected to the main 2009 athletics page. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits) Join WikiProject Athletics!  00:49, 2 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Looks like a good idea to me! Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits) Join WikiProject Athletics!  12:45, 2 October 2009 (UTC)

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File:Barakat mansion.jpg
Hi. I noticed this image. Have you taken it yourself or have you grabbed it from some webpage. I ask because of the low resolution. Rettetast (talk) 15:07, 7 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Different image. Same question. Rettetast (talk) 15:23, 7 October 2009 (UTC)
 * File:Phoenician Funerary mask.png. Same question. Rettetast (talk) 21:25, 7 October 2009 (UTC)
 * This image also looks like some webimage you have found. Please communicate so I don't have to begin searching on the Internet for these images. I am pretty sure they are copyvios by now, since many of the uploads are low res and have no metadata, or metadata that contradicts the file description etc. But it is better if that fact comes from you so that we can just delete the images that are copyvios and move on. Many of the images I have listed above are old uploads and it is not uncommon for users to do errors when they are new to Wikipedia. Please respond. Rettetast (talk) 21:47, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

Bump. Rettetast (talk) 19:37, 8 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Thanks for your reply. There is no grace period for copy right violations, I want them deleted now. I want you to through your uploads, See this link and tag images with incorrect licenses for deletion. Rettetast (talk) 20:00, 8 October 2009 (UTC)

Note to self
I am amazed how people who can barely compose an English sentence get to have ADMINISTRATOR privileges JAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Ja Ja 16:14, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

File permission problem with File:Grottoentrance_Mari.jpg
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Basketball
Just finished making the basketball article for the 2009 Games, with help from the Portugese wiki. However, I'm missing some key bits of information.

Firstly, only a women's contest was held. Was this always planned this way? Or was a men's tournament cancelled? Secondly, Cyprus were leaders of Group A but were disqualified and did not play against France for their final game. Any idea why they were disqualified? I've searched for ages and still not found anything. Are there any French sources that discuss this? Cheers. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits) Join WikiProject Athletics!  08:48, 9 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Excellent work. That should also be discussed on the main article in the "Games" > "Events" section above the "Sports/Cultural" section. I believe this bit of information could also give a good DYK if you want to put that in your suggestion at Talk:DYK! I'm almost done filling out all the competition results – just Table tennis to go. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits) Join WikiProject Athletics!  11:41, 9 October 2009 (UTC)
 * I'd forgotten about the Eurobasket competition. I assume that's the one you mean. I'll make a note that a men's tournament was scheduled but didn't go ahead due to a conflict with that tournament. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits) Join WikiProject Athletics!  11:50, 9 October 2009 (UTC)

Jeita photos
I've found some private photos taken outside the grotto in 1998, I'll scan them and upload them next sunday. FunkMonk (talk) 18:04, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Here are three photos, I think the two first could be used in the article, and the third is just if we ever need one more for filer. They're all from right outside the grotto. The first one is maybe the entrance or a café outside or something, don't remember, and the second is some kind of Jeita train, where you can see the teleferique arrival place in the background (I'm the boy on the left standing with the side to the camera by the way, my father took the picture, but I doubt he gives a damn if I release it under whatever license). The last one is just a souvenir shop. If you think any of them can be used, I'll crop and colour correct those ones and upload them to Commons. FunkMonk (talk) 23:07, 18 October 2009 (UTC)
 * You there? FunkMonk (talk) 18:33, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Found a Flickr profile of a guy who has images from inside the cave, I'll ask him if he will release them under Commons compatible licenses: http://www.flickr.com/photos/billandben/sets/72157611844374708/ FunkMonk (talk) 17:09, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

Honarary Phoenix
Thanks for the Honorary Phoenix award Eli! It's been a pleasure to work with you on the Jeux de la Francophonie articles as you've been so helpful. I've moved the award off my user page but it still has pride of place on my talk page. Hope you don't mind! Take care! Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits) Join WikiProject Athletics!  00:03, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Eshmun Temple GA
Congratulations on the GA pass. Keep up the good work! --Al Ameer son (talk) 00:23, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

Baalbek article
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Thanks. I would cite a reference, but I have never found one. But I was there last year and the guy who looks after the quarry (has a cafe there) said there is a smaller stone in the next quarry. I went and measured it with a surveyor's tape, and it was substantially bigger. Don't have the measurements with me, but I seem to remember a meter wider and two meters longer. The evidence is in the photo.

There is also no great discussion in this section about the underground tunnels, which clearly demonstrate two construction phases on the site (one megalithic and one seemingly Roman). Again I have photos, but no references. Every reference I have found suggests that the entire site was Roman.

In addition, I have placed some more comments on the Baalbek discussion pages, as there is more that can be added to this page.

Narwhal2 (talk) 07:37, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

(just learned how to sign posts)

. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Narwhal2 (talk • contribs) 07:09, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Green Party of Lebanon
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Articles for deletion nomination of Green Party of Lebanon
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Green Party of Lebanon
Please consider creating an article about the Green Party of Lebanon in the Arabic Wikipedia at http://ar.wikipedia.org Please add to it some of the references that I found at this Google News archive search There is also a French Wikipedia at http://fr.wikipedia.org -- Eastmain (talk) 23:49, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

I added my input to the discussion page. Mnation2 (talk) 19:30, 7 November 2009 (UTC)

Compliment on pictures
Hi Elias and thank you. I've got more that I'll upload in the coming weeks - I just regret now not taking photos of more locations. we are replete with photos of Baalbek, but lack ones on say Zahle. Oh well.....for the next time I'm over there ! All the best - Peripitus (Talk) 20:53, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

RE: Maghen Abraham synagogue
Hi. You may somehow add a summary of this quote into the article, "Solidere’s reconstruction contract with the synagogue ensures that the place of worship remains under the ownership of the Jewish community and the building will not be destroyed." Don't forget to refer the website. - Omar 180 (talk) 08:12, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Faeq al-Mir arrest controversy : D
Haha thanks so much! I owe you a lot for getting me into the nitty gritty of Wikipedia editing (especially citing sources properly)... and that phoenix you made is freaking awesome. Mnation2 (talk) 21:47, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Re: what do you think?
Nice! Organizing is always a good idea, as long as the goals remain positive and constructive. :) ← George talk 18:28, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

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A Pat on the Back
Elie,

I just signed into my Wikipedia account for no reason at all (maybe I was a little nostalgic) and saw a message from you on my talk page. I'm sorry that my reply is like two months late&mdash;I'm sadly way too busy to contribute to Wikipedia anymore. But, it honestly makes me feel better knowing that people like you are there to take care of things. And do it superbly. You've done great a job with WP Lebanon and its child-articles. Keep it up! &mdash;  Lestat deLioncour t  04:04, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

Yanouh
Ah ok thanks for the catch. :) --User:Woohookitty Disamming fool! 10:07, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate
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Sorry for the late reply
Sorry for the late reply, bit of a busy day! I haven't been able to find anything on the castle a part from that it was also known as Passe Saint-Guillaume and Castrum Constabularii, it seems to have been associated with the Constable of Tripoli post, perhaps the Constable was stationed there? About Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas; I was surprised that there are Catholics in Palestine to be honest, of course I'd known of Lebanese Maronites and Iraqi Chaldeans, but thought that most other Christians in the region were Eastern Orthodox (Palestinians, Jordanians and Syrians)? - Yorkshirian (talk) 20:09, 23 November 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the invite
Hi Elie! I have not been on wiki in awhile and thank you for the invite I have joined. Lebanese bebe (talk) 00:13, 26 November 2009 (UTC)

Elie, Why did you delete "WISSAM SHEKHANI" page?
You deleted a very important page about a contemporary lebanese polymath "WISSAM SHEKHANI" who is so much contributing in the intellectual and cultural development of Lebanon. Why would you Elie delete aricles about lebanese intellectuals ?!! Aren't you lebanese? Don't you want to support Lebanese artists and inventors?! We need your full support please to bring back the page of "Wissam Shekhani"; the surprising issue that we found all the Lebanese singers and dancers in Wkipedia, but only rare Lebanese Intellectuals and Scientists !!! Are you deleting them? Regards, Fans of Wissam Shekhani Thank you —Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.96.174.161 (talk) 21:31, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
 * I donno where i should reply so ill do it here, the answer is quite simple please read WP:Notability. I have never heard of the guy, ill give an example of a notable lebanese scientist who has proven himself on the international scene Pierre Zalloua is a great man who ironically does not have a wikipedia entry in his name, so i am creating one right now. Wikipedia has rules, i make sure these rules are respected, do not take it personally, wikipedia is not a CV repository, it is not a fan site and is not a site to display vanity. Eli  +  21:40, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

Sorry for the super-duper late response!
Hey Eli! So sorry for taking like two weeks to respond. . . I've been sick and really busy. <.< Anyway, the Facebook group is another great idea on your part. Personally, though, I'd like to remain anonymous. Mnation2 (talk) 03:29, 28 November 2009 (UTC)

By the way... This is long overdue:

Talkback
Ged UK  09:42, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Temple photos
Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of the Eshmun Temple, and its one of the places I'm planning on spending time at on the next trip. August was also a bad time to visit (The heat is fine but the humidity was sometimes painful) so I spent too little time near the coast - Peripitus (Talk) 20:25, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Not in UNIFIL; it does not look like a fun job. I've got lots of relatives there and August was the marriage season. - 20:33, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Australian, though married into a Lebanese family. Would go over there more often but the cost of flying from Australia is prohibitive. Peripitus (Talk) 20:42, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

Arriving
In writing, there are are always small matters for possible improvement. (Arthur C. Clarke, after years, rewrote one of his fine stories, but didn't improve it in any substantial way, imho.) At some point, a writer needs to be "internally directed". I think you're there.

(duplicate of response on my talk page)

Piano non troppo (talk) 15:57, 9 December 2009 (UTC)

Hi
no problem,thanks!finding sources is the 2nd harder part for me the first being apropriate photos, but i do try to find them for other articles to prevent them be deleted. thanks for the advice ! take care Miss-simworld (talk) 21:08, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

Hi Nr. 2
Hello and thank you very much for creating the discussion page. I usually write in the german Wikipedia: and sometimes do small correctios in other ones. Today I introduced the interwikis for Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas because the robots weren´t doing that. My nickname comes from Pope Miltiades. Blessed Christmas. --Milziade (talk) 13:28, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Re: Hey George
Hi Eli+. Thank you, and I hope you had a happy holidays as well. Regarding the issue you mentioned, the diff you linked would indeed indicate that the user is the same as the blocked IP address editor. If they are using the account to avoid the block, the place to report them would be the Administrator's incidents noticeboard. Hope that helps, and good luck! ← George <small style="color:#dc143c;">talk 13:11, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

Changes to me user page
"Decent" → "descent"? Absolutely. But I'm not sure what you meant with "blonde" → "blond". — The Man in Question (in question)  08:17, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
 * hey sorry for putting my nose where it doesn't belong, i did not mean to upset you, it was probably my way to express how much i enjoyed reading your page. why "blond"?, it must be the influence of Mrs. Ljudmila our Russian- English teacher who favored UK English for some reason. Both are right mate, don't worry, technically i did not ruin your page :D . The way i see it, i say "blond hair" vs "she is blonde" _ " a blonde girl". Eli  +  21:26, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
 * No, I wasn't upset. I use blonde for girls, blond for boys, brunette for girls, brunet for boys. — The Man in Question (in question)  01:28, 31 December 2009 (UTC)