User talk:MBK004/Archive 9



Admiral class
Per this, why doesn't it get italicized like every other name?  bahamut0013  words deeds 12:42, 2 June 2010 (UTC)


 * Some British ship classes are named for the common theme (like the Town class cruisers), not the lead ship name. Since the category isn't a ship name, it doesn't get italicized. I think there's a guideline about this somewhere at WP:SHIPS. Parsecboy (talk) 12:49, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Ah... that makes sense. Thanks. Do you know who is responsible for picking names? The Admiralty? I've seen a lot of RN ship names (especially 18th century) that seem like somebody threw a dart at a dictionary (the Insect class gunboats come to mind (note the lack of italics!) ).  bahamut0013  words deeds 17:20, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I do believe it is the Admiralty who chooses the names. As to the guideline, i'll do you one better, it is in the naming conventions: Naming_conventions_(ships) -MBK004 21:45, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Task Force
Hello, I am sending this with the suggestion of creating a working group for the United States Military History WikiProject. My suggestion is to create a group for working on the coverage of U.S. Militias. If you can give me any feedback it would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time, Tetobigbro   talk  23:27, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

Galleries in Spaceflight pages
Can you please remove all the galleries on spaceflight pages (if they are prohibited by Wikipedia) to be consistent. I saw that you have deleted the gallery in Soyuz TMA-17 page (but in other pages there are galleries). Another thing is, once you remove galleries, could you please add 1 / 2 images of important events covering the topic? (I believe instead of reading text all the way in an article, it would be nice to see 1-3 images along with it) Thanks Kurun (talk) 00:13, 3 June 2010 (UTC)

Concern with USS Indiana (BB-1) addressed?
Hey, I have created a paragraph on the construction phase of USS Indiana (BB-1), which should address the reason for your oppose on WikiProject Military history/Assessment/USS Indiana (BB-1). Would you be so kind too have another look at the article and tell me if I have indeed addressed your concern and if there are any other problems with the article? Thank you Yoenit (talk) 14:07, 3 June 2010 (UTC)

User:Marksoler
This editor removed the section from the Thea Garrett article again after you had warned him. I've replied at WP:HD, reverted the removal and given him a uw-del4. Told him to take the issue to the article talk page. As far as I can tell, there is no BLP issue as what is stated is sourced to a RS. Mjroots (talk) 13:54, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for dealing with that, at least now I'm not the only person who has reverted them... -MBK004 06:15, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Mk.7 Helmet
I come to you as a co-ordinator because I have no idea how to find someone who can knowledgeably add an article on the British Army Mk.7 Helmet. I think we all now know that the Mk.7 is in issue. I know a little about it, e.g. the 4-point chinstrap, but not enough to write an article myself. I am prompted to this by the fact that there is an article on the Mk.6/6A. Agent0060 21:38, 4 June 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Agent0060 (talk • contribs)
 * ???, I'm not quite sure if you've provided enough context for me to be able to help you, perhaps a better place might be at WT:MILHIST? -MBK004 06:16, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Removal of CO lists from Ship articles
I realize I am too late and that concensus has been made but I disagree with the removal of this info from these articles. It is my opinion that the CO is an important piece of information relating to the history of the vessel and removing that info will weaken the value of the article itself. Just my two cents. --Kumioko (talk) 21:30, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks for fixing my error in regards to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. -- nsaum75 ¡שיחת! &lrm; 03:37, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

Mir EO Mission Patches
I found out that Wikipedia does not have Mir EO expedition patches. They are available in sites such as spacefacts.de. How can we get the patches into Wikipedia? Kurun (talk) 04:04, 11 June 2010 (UTC)

Black Project report
As a member of the Black Project working group I wanted to leave this message here to inform you that the most recent black project report has been completed and is now available for reading at this link. TomStar81 (Talk) 19:41, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

Help requested
MBK, the AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo page is in the midst of a long-time-frame POV was. I've tried to revert to the last clean version, but now there's an IP reverting "to the last clean version" also, per [this diff]. The version the IP is reverting to is in violation of several points of the WP:AIR/PC style guide, and WP:NC-CHINA. I'm not sure this would be counted as vandalism, so I'm hesitant to jusut keep reverting. There has been no recent discussion on the talk page about these issues, though these types of POV edits have been occurring on the page for several months. Perhaps semi-protection would force the issue to the fore-front. Any suggestions/actions? - BilCat (talk) 02:48, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I'll semi it, but you should refrain from further reverts without clear consensus since you are teetering close to 3RR. -MBK004 02:54, 25 June 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes, that's why I came to you! I've also posted at WT:AIR for more input. Thanks again! - BilCat (talk) 02:58, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

The
Hi. I see you have been involved in removing the "the" from the names of ships. I think there is a misunderstanding here that doesn't go away. Navy ships, both USN and RN, leave out "the", but British Merchant Navy ships, of which the Titanic was one, have always put it in. Since the European-crewed merchant navies have dwindled in recent decades to a small fraction of the size of the fighting navies, most people now think naval usage is the only correct one, but if the Titanic in 1912 had ever been referred as just "Titanic" it would have sounded entirely wrong. Rumiton (talk) 06:25, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

Request for edit assistance to "List of United States Naval Academy alumni (legislators)"
Good day sir MBK004 may I respectfully request your kind assistance as an elected coordinator of the Military History WikiProject and an established Wikipedia sysop. As per your instruction, I have opened a discussion at the talk page of sir Rlevse who is indicated as the active editor of the Wikipedia article List of United States Naval Academy alumni (legislators) and the one who worked to have it promoted to featured list on Wikipedia. He advised me to also open a discussion on your talk page and on the talk page of the said article. I would like to submit a request for the inclusion of the picture of a noted US Naval Academy alumni who had set a record not only during his stay at the Academy but also made historical impact as a politician and public servant in the Philippines, Congressman Roilo Golez. While at the Academy, Congressman Golez excelled in academics as a consistent Superintendent's List midshipman, in sports becoming a four-year undefeated academy brigade boxing champion in his weight division setting a record in then more than 100 years of academy boxing, and in leadership having held the position of Company Commander which is a rare distinction for foreign midshipmen. In the Philippines, Congressman Golez had a long and productive career as a public servant having been elected in landslide victories in 1992, 1995, 1998, 2004, 2007, and 2010, serving as Representative of the then lone legislative district of the City of Paranaque during the 9th, 10th, 11th Congress of the Philippines, and as Representative of the 2nd District of the same city during the 13th and 14th Congress and will be serving in the incoming 15th Congress on his unprecedented sixth term in office as a congressman. He is also the President of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Philippine Chapter and is a Life Member of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. He had also served as the President of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Governor of the Philippine National Red Cross, and President of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you very much in advance for your time and invaluable inputs. Congressionalstaff (talk) 00:44, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Done but we should probably try and get a better picture, this one is rather hard to see in this list. --Kumioko (talk) 00:51, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
 * See Talk:List of United States Naval Academy alumni (legislators). Griffinofwales (talk) 00:55, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

List of USS Enterprise commanding officers
I have read the discussion page for this. While I may disagree with the general consensus, I don't think it's fair for you to assume that I would be a party a reverting war. Not all of us who edits these pages are that callus. I am quite aware of Wiki policies and have made the changes that was recommended. The main article now links it to List of USS Enterprise (CVN-65) commanding officers. Thanks. Neovu79 (talk) 05:54, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
 * What do you think of creating a sandbox to work on some notable fact on each of the commanders? It'll take some time, but it may help the main article. Thanks. Neovu79 (talk) 01:47, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

ventura
you seem to be far more interested in hurling threats and warnings and insults than actually producing well written articles. rather than reciprocating in kind, i'd like to refer you to wp:lead, which pretty much sums up my intent. you might also get be enlightened by wp:own, wp:3rr, and wp:dick. cheers! --emerson7 23:16, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

Are your ears burning?
They should be, because you are being talked about here! It's great that people interested in QE2 want to improve the article. I know Peter Mugridge and will be giving him some advice for posting on that thread, reminding potential editors of various policies such as NOR etc. Ensuring that editing is in line with policy is not the same as ownership, is it? Mjroots (talk) 07:45, 3 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Mj, feel free to direct them to Talk:RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, where we can collaborate with them. Just please make sure that Peter tells the others to give author/title/page numbers with their information (and use RS'...). :-) This is a huge opportunity, one we shouldn't waste. — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  08:07, 3 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I've left forum members a message at the article talk page. Heads-up given to WP:SHIPS too. Mjroots (talk) 08:28, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

Added better reference
I have removed the reference from the French wikipedia and replaced with one from the Paris Yacht Marina Compnay website. Sorry about my blunder, I am still new to this. 1Matt20 (talk) 22:02, 3 July 2010 (UTC)

hal ship reverts
even though the data was added by an ip user, unless it is wp:blp, it's probably best to add the fact tag to rather than make wholesale reverts. cheers! --emerson7 23:35, 3 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Actually not, since listing out itineraries like that in the lead is more advertising that encyclopedic information. (I note that you've also introduced overlinking with your "copyediting". Also, constantly reverting me before entering into discussion does not bode well for collaborative editing, you really should stop that. -MBK004 00:00, 4 July 2010 (UTC)
 * lol...i couldn't disagree more. --emerson7 00:09, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at WT:SHIPS regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Itinerary information in cruise ship articles. Thank you. --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 00:32, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Copyright Tag?
I upload to picture my own of course and i dont know how to put the license tag on it can you please help?--Yankeesman312 (talk) 01:36, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

Nickle
If we editors had a nickle for every time someone could not reading the fucking directions we'd be rich by now, don't you think? Here's to the nickle: at the rate we are going we should reach a whole dollar by December :) TomStar81 (Talk) 02:06, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

article assessments
thanks for your input. i was making all the assessments equal per Version 1.0 Editorial Team/Assessment: "(Note that when more than one WikiProject has rated an article, the bot will take the best rating as the rating of the overall article.)" when is it that milhist will get its act together and use C class? you are right about enola gay, since aviation has a B i have upgraded Accotink2 (talk) 11:00, 12 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry about that, I have been mentoring him on our work with WP:GLAM/SI and I guess he didn't read the template when it says "please take the class of the most prominent Wikiproject" or something of that sort. Sadads (talk) 14:59, 13 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I just wanted to add that in my opinion, the Enola Gay article does not meet B class criteria. It lacks inline citations, needs a bit of prose work, needs expansion to better summerize the subject, and a few other minor tweaks such as work on references. In order for it to be a C class it would need the majority of the things I mentioned corrected, especially citations and conent expansion. In my opinion this is a Start article. --Kumioko (talk) 17:23, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Rivadavia
Thanks for the help. I edit-conflicted you multiple times in delivering the project notifications&mdash;slow down! ;-) — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  06:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * The wonders of tabbed browsing! -MBK004 06:03, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, I opened five tabs and tried to save them all... and all were edit conflicts except for WP:ARGENTINA. :p — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  06:07, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Topic links
Ah, I was wondering whether they existed. I tried the links at the nomination page and they seemed to go to one of the main articles. Oh well ... now I know for the future. Thx. Tony  (talk)  07:52, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Two Pictures I Uploaded
Once again I got the warning that my picture my get deleted because of no source or license, someone recommended to use this as a license: CC-BY-SA and i edited the picture put that in but not im getting the warning so? did I do something wrong?--Yankeesman312 (talk) 02:59, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

Also i have some information about a ship Norwegian Dream but this website has been blocked??: nedcruise.info --Yankeesman312 (talk) 04:18, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

WP:MILPOP.?
Well sor-ry for not knowing what a "WP:MILPOP." is....>:[ —Preceding unsigned comment added by Treewizard648 (talk • contribs) 01:48, 17 July 2010 (UTC)

STS-135 (Atlantis/Discovery debate)
I have read reports mainly on NASAspaceflight.com that Discovery instead of Atlantis will be assigned to STS-135 (if approved). However Atlantis is still officially assigned to STS-335 (the rescue mission for STS-134). Also some say that it is still not decided which orbiter will fly STS-135. Since there is no official NASA confirmation that Atlantis will fly STS-135 would it be better to not to specify any shuttle in the page? Kurun (talk) 02:53, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
 * What the STS-132 astronauts said about Atlantis should qualify: "The first last flight of Atlantis." -MBK004 03:06, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

Faciat Georgius
Could you have a look at the following new page: Faciat Georgius? I am trying to not bite the newcomers and would like another opinion. The user means well but this award likely does not meet WP:N I could not find enough WP:RS to back it up... I have cleaned up the page but would like another opinion... -- RP459  Talk/Contributions 17:16, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I can see your dilemma here. While I agree with you, my views are not always what the notability policies mandate. The best course of action would probably be to raise this issue at WT:MILHIST. I feel that would be best because awards are not my main area of expertise in military history, posting there would allow those who do to be able to give their opinions. -MBK004 21:00, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the advice I have done that. -- RP459  Talk/Contributions 22:26, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

Sorry for the mess!
Sorry about causing so much trouble, but I was just following the archival instructions and I thought step 3 meant to move the article to an archive page. Won't happen again. Kirk (talk) 12:17, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

Jutland
You maybe put "tactical victory" and jutland into google books. After this you maybe change the outcome. I saw you did the last revert. You also can do the same with "taktischer Sieg" and skagerrak or "	Victoire tactique " and jutland, and so on and so on. Blablaaa (talk) 10:38, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent
Would like to get a review of some extensive additions I've made to the above. You've taken a look at some of my stuff before and I wondered if you had time now. Thanks, Corneredmouse (talk) 13:34, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Very kind of you. All the best, Corneredmouse (talk) 09:48, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

MfD for books
Thanks I appreciate your note on my talk and I was already done nominating, so I'm tacitly agreeing to the second half of your request. Regarding the first half, I'll simply see how these MfDs go and then see if the community is in favor of retaining these as books or not. If not, they can be userfied and similar books nominated. If so, then I can simply stop nominating and go on to something else. I don't really see the harm in letting the procedure run its course. If you'd like to respond, please do so on my talk. —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 06:01, 28 July 2010 (UTC)