User talk:Evadb/Archive18May2006

Bruno Bernard Heim
Thanks for creating the nice article on Bruno Bernard Heim! --EncycloPetey 08:31, 24 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Evadb 13:59, 24 February 2006 (UTC)

Anthony Wagner
I believe there's a serious copyright problem with the Anthony Wagner article, as it appears to have been taken almost word-for-word from the obituary in the Independent, to which you include a link. --Michael K. Smith 02:59, 2 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Sorry! I was using the obit as a base for writing the article, but other things have come up and I haven't been able to supplement/add other materials. Evadb 07:52, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

Order of St John
First explain me what is the reasoning for its inclusion in the category for British orders. I hope you are aware of the Russian tradition of the Knights Hospitaller. Actually, it's hard to mention a high-profile Russian nobleman active at the turn of the 19th century who was not awarded with this order. As a sidenote, the system of Russian Imperial awards also included the Polish orders, like the Order of the White Eagle and Order of Saint Stanislaus. --Ghirla -трёп- 18:59, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Scottish Heraldry
Thanks for your words of encouragement (and for fixing a few of my typos!). I started the Lord Lyon template after getting sick of having to flick back to Court of the Lord Lyon or your list of Offices to see whether a title was a herald or a pursuivant. I was planning to add this template to the relevant articles after I'd got rid of all the red links. Dr pda 23:12, 18 March 2006 (UTC)


 * I've now added the template to the articles of the Scottish officers of arms. Thanks for creating the rest of the articles, and for the barnstar! Dr pda 15:13, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

John Brooke-Little
You'll turn my head with such flattery! As it happens, the officers of arms are an area about which I know little. —Tamfang 17:07, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Richmond Herald
Links must correspond to articles. Directories such as the CoA main page only serve to confuse the reader. Your choice would be best for the CoA article, not the Richmond Herald. Try Occam's Razor. IP Address 07:00, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

The page I linked to has all the info a casual observer would need to find out about the Richmond Herald. When one visits the link, they expect to directly find info on the Richmond Herald. They are not supposed to have to go digging throughout the entire website. You should know this. IP Address 07:16, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Sorry dude, but that's just the way the Wikipedia is set up. Either go with the flow, or find somewhere else to make your own world, with your own customs to follow. IP Address 07:53, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

I think your attitudes are that of intentional Naivety according to Ignoratio elenchi. I'm upset because this is more or less the second time within a couple of hours I've dealt with it. IP Address 08:26, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

That sounds good. IP Address 08:47, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

I'm sorry if I gave you a hard time. That was not my intention. IP Address 08:14, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

Readers are to be guided to the direct link which has to do with Wikipedia articles. That other articles have not had their external links standardised means, that they are in error. IP Address 08:21, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

You still fail to see that we are supposed to direct link from Wikipedia to the very webpages that reference the article titles?! IP Address 08:27, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

The main page of that website does not reference Richmond Herald; it is a mere directory of info, which may lead you on a further path to find the page that discusses Richmond Herald. We're supposed to make "digging" easier and less time consuming, than we as editors do. IP Address 08:30, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

What would be a lot more helpful, is to avoid plagiarism and find a multitude of sources which vary and enrich the language used to discuss the article. The more info the merrier, specifically about Richmond Herald--not the College of Arms--which is a webpage already reference in the College of Arms article. IP Address 08:32, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

There is absolutely no point in double-referencing. That only clutters the article. It is plainly apparent, that you refuse to consider the fact that you may have to do work to clean up your own mess. Now, you wish to spread more of that mess around as a "standard". Don't pretend you weren't editing the article earlier under your own IP address, to hide your activities and subvert a WP:3RR. You know what you were doing and trying to get your way--the wrong way! Don't game the system! IP Address 08:37, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

Maybe you should quit these games? IP Address 08:38, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

Maybe you really are a child, with no knowledge of right and wrong? If so, then I should pity instead of raise my voice. IP Address 08:45, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

How can you be so two-faced like this? You brought it onto yourself, by thinking you could hide your actions! I do not believe that you have a self esteem big enough to accept when you've made a mistake. That's kind of dangerous, don't you think? No, you can't fool me. IP Address 08:57, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

You've failed to learn from the last time; still making snide remarks and pretending to not know what is discussed. You have everything to know, from what is already written here in this section of your discussion page. It's free advice, but you're quite headstrong. IP Address 09:05, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

It's not my fault that you refuse to pay attention. I will not repeat myself again. Don't play charades and feign innocence. Grow up. We all make mistakes--even you. IP Address 09:10, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

You're the one who says he doesn't want to be bothered, but keeps coming back for more. This is clearly a game you enjoy. I'm telling you straight up, that you have to make amends on this "standard" you've invented, because it has no place in the Wikipedia's already established standards. You can't make the Wikipedia bend to your will--that includes those like me who patrol the articles for vandalism, trollery and even badly formatted articles. They all need to be fixed, in order to be appropriate for the Wikipedia and not a hinderance for our readers. IP Address 09:17, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

If you want me to leave you alone, you have to stop Playing God with the Wikipedia. You edited all of these armorial articles to fit your concept of a standard, in your own mind's eye. IP Address 09:25, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

You still don't understand how to stop an uncomfortable conversation. Own up to your mistakes and misdeeds and/or commit yourself to silence and reflect on what has occurred. You pursued this article in a way as to continue the issue, so it hardly seems like your issues will go away again in one months' time. If I (or others) don't go about fixing all your mistakes, you will conclude that there is nothing wrong. I've already told you that what you've done is wrong, but you pretend you haven't read my words and ask for further explanation. You just avoid facing facts. IP Address 09:31, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

If we cross paths again and it is because of your obstinance, then I will most certainly involve myself for the sake of the Wikipedia. Now if you don't want me to reply, send no reply for me to reply to. IP Address 09:38, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

There you go again, refusing to heed that advice. I should have told you, that attempts to charm and flatter me will not "buy me off". It is obviously lost upon you, this cause of formatting appropriately per wiki-standards. You've got three strikes and so, you're out. No more will I be patiently lenient with you. You think that just because you join some elite group like the CVU, that anything you do will be safe and others will be your apologists when you are in trouble. I suggest you back off now, before more damage is done. Just because you are a "teacher", doesn't mean that everything you do is right--or you know everything. I see you've met User:Mel Etitis. IP Address 09:46, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

Keep flouting wiki-conventions. I'm sure it will get you somewhere. IP Address 10:55, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

Can you keep your problems limited to one article at a time? IP Address 10:57, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

I do not afford random people a whole month of playing stupid. Make no mistake--this is something caused by your own behaviour and not merely an appellation of my devising. IP Address 10:59, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

Hon. Sir George Rothe Bellew
We seem to have finally decided after repeated bun fights not to include styles (ie the Hon) in the inline though they can be mentioned in the body of the article or as some do in a section on styles etc. Secondly, though not necessary for the article, I think he or his brothers must have sought a warrant of precedence at some point - as he was not entitled by right to the Hon style as he father was never a baron - dying two years prior to his elder brother. I can't see such a warrant though so there is an error in my memory/understanding or the site I checked. You've clearly put in a huge amount of efford into the article though so keep up the good work. Alci12 18:12, 1 April 2006 (UTC)


 * Such an 'order and declaration' indeed appears in the London Gazette for November 5, 1935 granting the brothers and sisters of Edward Bellew, 5th Baron Bellew "the same title, rank, place, preeminence and precedence as would have been due to them if their late father, Richard Eustace Bellew (commonly called the Honourable Richard Eustace Bellew) had survived his brother, George Leopold Bryan, Baron Bellew, and had thereby succeeded to the title and dignity of Baron Bellew." Dr pda 21:39, 1 April 2006 (UTC)
 * Well as I thought the site i'd checked didn't have that entry, the gazette can be a bit slow to hunt through so I hadn't checked that first - I was sure an entry must exist. As I said we can add that he obtained it to the wiki entry it just depends if general users think that interesting enoughAlci12 16:48, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

Empty category
Hi there. I've been going through Special:Uncategorizedcategories, and I noticed you recently removed the category Arms-granting bodies from all of its parent categories, leaving it an orphan. I've deleted the now-unused category, but in the future, can you please nominate unneeded categories for deletion at Categories for deletion or request that they be speedy deleted using the &#123;{db}} template, whichever is appropriate? Thanks, SCZenz 22:33, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

Images of Orders
Hi there,

I notice that you have been adding public domain images of certain orders such as Image:Imperial Order of the Crown of India Insignia.JPG. Since these images are in the public domain, might I suggest that you upload them to the wikipedia commons rather than directly to wikipedia ? Doing that is just like uploading an image to wikipedia (you will need to create a new account, but its just the same as creating an account on wikipedia), and when you upload an image, simply add it to Category:British Honours System, and we can create a pretty good database of free use images that are easy to locate and can be used on all wiki pages (when you upload an image to the commons you can automatically use it on wikipieda, it doesnt have to be uploaded seperately).

thanks for you consideration and all your work

Dowew 23:53, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

Assuming royal arms
If one is descended from legitimate royal lines, does that entitle them to use a defaced version of the royal arms without penalty? Does it really matter if the dynasty is no longer around to contest another's usage of the arms? For instance, my ancestors through several female lines have been hereditary rulers of all the UK composite countries--just not all at once, of course. I know for certain that my ancestors used Capetian lilies, Richard the Lionheart's three leopards, William the Lion's lion rampant and more. But there is the point of the Irish harp, when I know the Celtic Irish monarchs did not use arms. Could I therefore, fashion my own versions? I really don't need permission from the College of Arms, or do I when concerning other nations such as France? What about Crusader states and defunct countries or monarchies? That would make myself independent of armorial jurisdiction in respect of those entities, correct? IP Address 10:56, 12 April 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for this belated reply. I don't see how I could possibly find anything in the direct male line; it's all through marital alliances. I think that when certain countries or aristocracies don't exist anymore, there aren't restrictions for marrying lesser families of property--the landed gentry, for instance. Overall, this type of thing has more sentimental value, than a real one...doesn't it? IP Address 10:39, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Let's hope. What about using the Plantagent arms (defaced, of course), because I am descended from them (by heiresses) and George III abolished their statuatory (official) usage? Does the problem of using the French arms, stem from Canada's own royal arms? Is there anything against using civic arms, which have had ducal or other quasi-national peerage titles attached to them in the past? For instance, could I use a form of arms for the Duchies of Lancaster/Brittany/Normandy/Aquitaine etc--if I prove descent? Nobody can "copyright" or "patent" defunct titles and/or arms, correct? Isn't this kind of a community property, in the public domain? There are enough widespread descendents to make it so, which is why I find it hard to see such things put on a restricted list. In point of fact, I would not claim to own the specific arms quartered (France or England, etc.) but merely just own my specific design of arms (a creative spin-using correct armorial practices, of course). That is considered reasonable, right? What about long gaps of various ancestors who did not own or bear arms (but have biological descent)--is that the chief bar to using arms in the first place? Of course, none of this matters if I don't make any legal claims in such matter...right? There are only repercussions for those who assume somebody else's arms and perpetuate fraudulence, correct? IP Address 11:01, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Your knowledge in the matter of heraldry is very helpful. Just one last questionable issue: My mother's family comes from a divergent line of Anglo-Irish baronets who lived in Ulster (the Protestant Ascendancy). My mother's father's line does not descend from the title-holders, but are parallel descendents of a mutual ancestor shared between them (a younger son)--before the title was granted and when more or less the whole family was living back in Bristol. The grant of baronet was made in Stuart England and my ancestors on this side went to the American colonies. There is now an abeyance for claims to become the next baronet for inheritance. Could my American relatives (of the same surname) successfully petition for at least recognition of their rightful connexions? Would the default be a recognition of property, or title? I know Americans aren't supposed to bear titles, but there are several Americans with a knighthood and this is obviously not a peerage-related issue. IP Address 11:40, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Ah, the distinction is between diplomatic bribery and the inheritance of family estates/titles/honours. Thank you very much. I see that Wikipedia (and the general public) can gain very much from you, at least in regards to heraldry. IP Address 11:49, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

I never doubted your knowledge about the subject matter, just wiki-formatting. I suspect that there is something for both of us to gain from our mutual experience. IP Address 11:54, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Calvinist confederacy
If you have a moment, please lend your thoughts to Articles for deletion/Calvinist confederacy. --Flex 01:39, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:American College of Heraldry.jpg
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 * Thanks, Mr Robot. Problem fixed.--Evadb 20:08, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

Signature
You can customise your signature at the Special:Preferences page. Most people probably do what I did &mdash; steal someone else's, and then play around with it until it's what they want. Try Sign your posts on talk pages for tips on customising. --Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης ) 13:57, 28 April 2006 (UTC)


 * That looks fine. --Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης ) 14:05, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

RE: Image:Peter Gwynn-Jones coa.png
The copyright info is on the description page, why the request for deletion? Craigy (talk) 14:45, 1 May 2006 (UTC)

Yes I've used this tag because...it's a coat of arms. I wouldn't see a use for it if it didn't justify the copyright and if it didn't, then I suggest all the other images under this template be reviewed too. What more information about the image are you're looking for exactly? Craigy (talk) 15:35, 1 May 2006 (UTC)

OK, I've used as there's a desctiption of his arms on Peter Gwynn-Jones, so it's not like it's just been plonked on the page. Would this be ok? Thanks Craigy (talk) 15:55, 1 May 2006 (UTC)

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 * Problem solved.--Eva d b  08:12, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

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Spoiler
Hello. Thanks for your comment. I'm happy to see people serious about this. I appreciate your keep vote and your reason for voting so. Thank you again (from one Esperanzan to another) for your imput. Chuck 09:10, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Yep, 4AM...studying for the finals (fun!). If you ever need another Wikipedian for help on an issue or support for something, let me know. Guess it's a good time to go to bed. Chuck 09:15, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Just Because
Just because you have lots of good info about heraldry, does not excuse and permit your persistent formatting vandalism. Using the same link for every article related in some way to the College of Arms, does not help and in no way describes further what Wikipedia readers are looking for. Wikipedia's readers are looking for specific information, not some goose chase. You have been told this time and again, yet ask again and again for why I revert your obvious lack of care. If you cared to follow Wikipedia's style rather than your own obscure reasonings, then we could come to some reckoning. If you revert my edit one more time, then I will have to take that as a further declaration of hostility and self interest in the Wikipedia community. I will not fix your other edits, on other articles. I leave that up for you to fix. I have enough experience with your edits to know that you will disregard this, then feign surprise at my edits. You will repeat this game for so long as you edit. It's a common sign of trolls here. I will defend this article forever more, in the case that it may be subjected to spam or any other vandalism. Do not like that? Tough. IP Address 06:44, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

Wikistress
Sorry to hear that you're stressed out. Just sit back and relax for a while, and imagine that you're in this pretty, calming place. -- Nataly a 12:55, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Hello again. You helped me out when I was stressed with the Spoiler TfD and now it's time to return the favor. I hope that you get things worked out with IP Address (I had actually thought IP Address was a member of Esperanza as well..). Anyway, I'll look into your discussion as you suggest and let you know of any good idea. Happy editing, Chuck 13:25, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
 * OK, so I just got done reading you talks with IP Address and am very concerned about his remarks. I think it's a little odd that for the one thread about the use of arms, the conversation was suprisingly civil, and almost a perfect example of what should occur. Seems to me that maybe two people are using the Username. Good Luck again, Chuck 13:47, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Your conflicts with User IP Address
Hi, I saw your alert on the Esperanza page and was asked by Chuch to take a look at it, so I just did. I'm not sure if either of you has asked the help of an outside party before, this looks like it has gone on for way too long! To me it seems like you both have the interests of Wikipedia at heart, and for both of you your patience has been tried for too long, hence the uncivility and 'name calling' that occured from both sides (it's never a good idea to call edits by a fellow editor 'vandalism' if he's not a vandal). I'm sorry that it has caused you so much stress!

Regarding the content of the dispute, I think that you both have different views of the way external links are supposed to add something to Wikipedia. That seems to be a problem for many editors, so much that there is new policy under development to deal with this. It is just proposed policy right now, but you might want to read it and join in the dicsussion there: External links/External links policy. The current style guide is a bit ambigious about the kind of links that this dispute is about, but my reasoning is usually this: It says at point 5: ''Sites that contain neutral and accurate material not already in the article. Ideally this content should be integrated into the Wikipedia article, then the link would remain as a reference, but in some cases this is not possible for copyright reasons or because the site has a level of detail which is inappropriate for the Wikipedia article.'' (bolding mine) Therefore, links should be links that go into more detail, not a general page about a more general topic. I understand you want to make things easier for the reader who wants to learn more about the topic, but perhaps you could consider creating something like a portal (I don't know if there already is something like it, just a suggestion).

In the mean time, I'd want to ask you to refrain from reverting edits like these over and over again. Let's try to sort this out first. --Joann e B 15:08, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I agree. Create a Heraldic Portal. IP Address 20:24, 7 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Hey me again. Sorry about the whole admin thing coming along, but IP Address went too far and it probably wouldn't have stopped otherwise. I don't want there to be hard feelings as we're both Esperanza members, but since the edit warring seems to be continuing, I'm gonna Be Bold and neutral and take the external link out altogether. I do not believe that this will harm the article too much, as there is already a link to College of Arms. Until there is a clear-cut policy, I believe this to be the best compromise. Have a good day/night. Chu ck(척뉴넘) 08:00, 8 May 2006 (UTC)


 * It's no problem. Let me know if you need anything. Chu ck(척뉴넘) 09:05, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks
Thank you for the advice regarding User:IP Address, I will definatley just ignore him; you are right he does seem to have a vendetta against anyone who disagrees! Thanks --Berks105 18:28, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Maurice and Lazarus
Hi

Previously the "Saints Maurice ..." caused the article to appear after St. Vladimir (since Saints is after Saint). Without the extra "s" the article gets sorted with Maurice and Michael. I was thinking that since the saints' orders are sorted by saint's name, rather than the word "Saint".

Of course, this might be against sorting rules, in which case I'm sorry for any error.

203.184.63.175 21:06, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

Portcullis Pursuivant
Hi,

I noticed in the list of office holders you've changed post 1820 to 1820 for James Pullman. I put post 1820 because I was unable to find evidence of the date of his appointment, but found George Frederick Beltz listed as Portcullis in the ceremonial for the funeral of George III (Supplement to the London Gazette of Feb 19th 1820, reprinted in The Times Feb 21 1820). Thus Pullman's appointment musy have occurred some time after this. (I find Pullman mentioned as Portcullis in 1830, so he must have been appointed some time in the preceding decade). Perhaps pre 1830 would have been better than post 1820. Do you have evidence for his appointment in 1820?

Dr pda 17:06, 9 May 2006 (UTC)


 * That's OK. I've changed it to pre-1830 since it seems more logical to quote the earliest positive date I have for him, rather than the latest date I have for someone else. Dr pda 22:04, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Hon. and other styles Adam_Bruce
Just a gentle heads up that the Manual of Style doesn't allow the use of styles in the inline of articles. It is however acceptable to mention it in the article proper, the main picture or a specific section on styles.Alci12 17:36, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
 * No worries. I've edited the link to point to his father's article and if I can find the details I will add him to that to create a circular link between the earldom, father, son and the FinlagganAlci12 17:48, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Answering the RFA questions
I am very, very sorry I hadn't answered the questions: I would have, but I really had to leave (I had to be up by 6:40 this morning). I know how much you love those answers (and I know it's really my civic duty to answer them), so I went on and answered them. Enjoy! — THIS IS M ESSED OCKER  (TALK) 11:05, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Your message
I didn't think that you were being uncivil in anything that you said; I felt that things were approaching incivility because of the reverting. I certainly don't consider that the way that you expressed yourself in your messages was anything but wholly unexceptionable. --Mel Etitis ( Μελ Ετητης ) 13:04, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Welcome to VandalProof!
Thank you for your interest in VandalProof, ! You have now been added to the list of authorized users, so if you haven't already, simply download and install VandalProof from our main page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any other moderator, or you can post a message on the discussion page. Eagle talk 19:13, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Smile!


has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to two other people, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding or  to their talk pages. Happy editing! Cowman109Talk 00:40, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Thank you
Dear &mdash; Thank you for your support on my recent RfA. It succeeded with a final tally of 72/2/0 and I am now an administrator. I'll be taking things slowly at first and getting used to the new tools, but please let me know if there's any adminnery I can help you with in the future. &mdash;Wh o uk (talk), 29 July 2024 (UTC)

Heraldry Portal

 * Glad to see someone taking this on. I had considered doing so myself, until I became so involved with Wiktionary and was appointed Administrator there. I'm also having access issues right now, and don't see that changing anytime for the next couple of weeks. However, do let me know when the Portal/Project is up, and I'll offer whatever suggestions, support, and such that I can. Thanks again, --EncycloPetey 18:38, 15 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Great work. It is nice to see the portal taking shape. You've definitely done some great stuff already.--Dave Boven 11:23, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

VandalProof help is here!!!
Ok, first off lets have this whole conversation on my page, so we can keep this togather. (any new tips that are learned from this I want to be able to pass to others... this conversation will actually have some value for others:-). Also I don't feel like jumping pages, especially if we don't find the solution right off of the bat:-).
 * Thank you:-)
 * P.S. normally when the light in the upper-right of my talk page is yellow or green, I will respond very quickly.

Popups
Ok, first off, I noticed that you do not have popups in your monobook.js, so we are going to need to add these first:-)
 * Go to your monobook and add  . This line will expand out to the proper code. I would do this for you, but for some reason you have your monobook protected:-(.
 * Note, this will not help you log in, but this will prevent problems after you manage to log in. Basically you need the "revert" ablility that this code provides. (the next version of vandalproof will be popup independent, i.e. you can remove this from your monobook)Eagle talk 19:15, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

Some questions so I can better figure out what is your problem

 * 1) What browser do you normally use to edit wikipedia? (Include version number please)
 * 2) Do you log in every time you use wikipedia, or do you use the "remember me" checkbox?
 * 3) What is your operating system?
 * 4) Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 of how computer competent you are? (1=I know nothing, I just click and it works, 10=you know how to program at a beginner level or higher any programming language)... I ask this so I have a clue of what you know and don't know:-). I rate myself a 10 as I program C++, and a little C, plus assorted others.
 * ok, enough questions, with responses to these I will be able to start:-).

Thank you for allowing me to help you, and please remember to check my talk page for the duration of this conversation:-)Eagle talk 19:15, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

Canadian Heraldic Authority Template
Great minds think alike :) I had thought about doing this several weeks ago, and indeed went as far as to email the CHA to find out why Coppermine and Miramichi Heralds (along with their badges of office) are not mentioned on their web page. I got a reply from Darryl Kennedy (Assiniboine Herald) to say that he had passed this information on to the webmaster, but it would take some time to appear due to a change of personnel. I was going to hold off until this information appeared, so I would have a source to cite. But that's no reason not to start creating the other articles I guess. I'll try and make a start on the red links when I have a moment, but I'm reasonably busy this week. (P.S. Great work on setting up the Heraldry Portal, I'll add my comments to the talk page there when I have a chance) Dr pda 13:23, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

RfA thanks
, thank you you so much for validating my RfA! I am grateful for all the supportive comments, and have taken both the positive and constructive on board. If I can ever make any improvements or help out in any way, please let me know, ditto if you see me stumble! Thanks again for your much appreciated support.

Deizio talk 18:07, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

Would you mind uploading Image:Basilica of Constantine in the Roman Forum.JPG
To wikicommons?


 * Done.--E va d b  10:44, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks!

Highway's RfA
 Request for Adminship 

Thank you for supporting/objecting/tropicanising me in my request for Adminship. Although I wasn't promoted to admin status, with a final vote count of 14/27/12, I am very happy with the response I received from my fellow Wikipedians. I was pleasantly suprised at the support, and was touched by it. I will also work harder on preventing disputes and boosting my edit count (which is on the up), so thank you to all your objectors. Hopefully I will re-apply soon and try again for the mop. Thanks again, H ig hway Rainbow Sneakers