User talk:Pharos/Golden Age of General Relativity

Wikipedia Academy
Hey Pharos, while I responded to your Village Pump article, I do want to say that I think your idea is neat and if you feel that the subject of Wine would meet your criteria, the Wine Project would certainly be interested in helping to facilitate the event. We could help the content drive with creating lists of good reliable sources (online & offline), tips on writing wine related articles on different topics (grapes, wine regions, wine history, wineries, wine bios, etc) as well as creating a list of new articles that are needed. The nice thing about wine is that it is such a broad and diverse subject covering everything from history (Colonial British wine trade-responsible for Bordeaux, Maderia, Port & Sherry being famous), literature (Thomas Jefferson and wine), business & law (Three-tier (alcohol distribution) could be expanded as well as articles on various states/countries' wine laws), Science & biology (Winemaking technology and expansions of the grape disease and wine fault sub topics), as well as culinary (Wine in cooking and several splinter articles could come out of Wine and food matching like Wine and cheese). Oh and the Long Island wine article (as well as other New York and New Jersey wine topics) could always use some expanding and local pictures. I think there could be a little something for everyone. :) AgneCheese/Wine 08:21, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
 * I suppose I should take the lack of reply as a sign of disinterest, but I do want to point out one thing that may interest your group and the students helping. The motivation for a lot of people in Wikipedia is to create something of lasting significance and value that people can use to enrich their lives. While topics like Humanities, Literary History and Academics are certainly important,   the "overall impact" that your project will have via its involvement with Wikipedia will be smaller due to the lack of audience. Take for consideration the article traffic for the main topic page in each category.
 * Wine - 139,000+ page views in Feb
 * Humanities - 26,000+ page views in Feb
 * History of Literature - 5000+ page views in Feb
 * Academics - 1430+ page views in Feb
 * Again, while I will not discount the importance of those categories, I think its pretty fair to say that the sizable portion of unwritten and unexpanded wine articles will have a broader audience than those articles in the Humanities, Academics and Literary History sphere. The Columbia University students and your group will have an opportunity for time and effort to have a larger impact and reach more people with a subject like wine. Just some food (or wine :p) for thought. AgneCheese/Wine 16:41, 27 February 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi Agne. I appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in this project, and I'm going to definitely raise this option when I go to the Columbia Free Culture Meeting tonight.  Though I'm not sure if an alcohol topic would be OK with the university, when most of the students will probably be under 21.  And, I'm a little skeptical of your numbers above, because people tend to be interested in specific topics in the Humanities (authors, books, artistic movements), rather than the academic discipline itself.  But your willingness to help with sources, etc., definitely will count in the Wine Project's favor.--Pharos (talk) 20:13, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

I've responded at the village pump ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦       $1,000,000? 13:42, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

You are invited!
In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, and have salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the last meeting's minutes).

Well also make preparations for our exciting Wikipedia Takes Manhattan event, a free content photography contest for Columbia University students planned for Friday March 28 (about 2 weeks after our meeting).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and (weather permitting) hold a late-night astronomy event at Columbia's telescopes.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Meetup/NYC/Invite list.

You're also invited to subscribe to the public Wikimedia New York City mailing list, which is a great way to receive timely updates. This has been an automated delivery because you were on the invite list. BrownBot (talk) 03:22, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Thank you
I am going to see if i can come i have to work and i have school the next day i am still in high school. But i am going to be excited if i can make it.Ps im also shy lol

Thanks Again  Staffwaterboy  Talk ♂ 21:26, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Along those same lines...how did you guess my geographic region so accurately? I dont think ive ever posted on wikipedia aboutit....--Osbus (talk) 00:19, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh, I see. You are a conscientious one. I'll try to make it. --Osbus (talk) 22:10, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Another invite
Pharos, per Wikipedia Signpost/2008-03-03/Dispatches, can I entice you to look at Ima Hogg? is trying to locate some good sources, several people are helping, but time is running out. Sandy Georgia (Talk) 16:17, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Article is mostly done now, ready for FAC by about Wednesday; still wondering if you are interested in having a look to see if it can be made sufficiently unusual. Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 21:33, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Glad you like it. The blurb credit goes to User:The Fat Man Who Never Came Back, and the article authorship mostly to User:Karanacs. Sandy Georgia (Talk) 00:50, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Photos and Video from the Meetup
Hi. I went to Wikimedia Commons and signed in so I could upload the pics I took, but there's no "Upload file" function in the left hand menu as there is on the 'pedia. How do you upload files to the Commons? Also, what was the website you had me upload the videos to? Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 04:17, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I just uploaded the pics to the Commons, and posted 20 of 'em on the 3.16.08 Meetup Page. Btw (shameless plug), I just posted my latest figure drawings on my MySpace page.  I'd have to add you as a Friend, but if you're interested, I post them from the sessions I go to every Wednesday night, as well as other artwork too.  The ones I just posted are the sixth this year. Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 06:36, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I understand. You can see some of them on my User Page. Btw, any idea how long before Part 1 of the last Meetup is posted? (No pressure, mind you.) Nightscream (talk) 01:28, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Wiki academy
Here is the guy with the most article creations (13,000+). he'd be a good guy for material for the academy idea.  MBisanz  talk 07:05, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Should this page be blanked or move archived? .  MBisanz  talk 03:17, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks - New York
Thanks for all your hard work yesterday. It was a good meeting. --David Shankbone  20:02, 17 March 2008 (UTC)


 * Agreed. Good job.  Enigma  msg! 04:59, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi
I just want to say I'm really glad to see a person with no POV like you get involved in Assyrian related issues. Please do stick around with us, we are such a small group. Chaldean (talk) 00:20, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

New York Meetup Video
Hey Richard - when is the video going to go up from the meeting? Any idea?

Dave David Shankbone  05:31, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

Next meetup
I was thinking about doing a presentation at the next meeting the admin coaching program. Any opinions?  MBisanz  talk 08:13, 24 March 2008 (UTC)


 * Hey, sticking my nose in. Yeah, I think that'd be a helpful presentation, especially coming from someone as involved as you've been.  Enigma  msg! 15:23, 24 March 2008 (UTC)


 * If, and its a big if, I did a fancy powerpoint on my Windows machine, would it work on the equipment?  MBisanz  talk 23:34, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Adding names to the photos on Meetup/NYC
Hi Pharos. A brand new editor, User:Bluelight2b, has reverted some names that Science Apologist added to the photo captions. Do you have an opinion on this? I could add some names from my own recollection (only adding names that are already given elsewhere on the page) but won't do so unless it's clear that it's the right thing to do. Bluelight didn't give any reason for his concern, and hasn't provided an email address. EdJohnston (talk) 03:15, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I think the issue is that some users like Brad and Josh have followings at WikiReview/WikiTruth. Granted it didn't take Brandt more than a day to ID them from this Meetup's gallery.  I'd say leave them blank unless we're certain the person has disclosed their physical identity on-wiki.  MBisanz  talk 17:34, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Article writing drive
Hi. Any article writing scheme in principal of course is an excellent idea particularly if it is Columbia students. More lecturers and school teachers in my view can use wikipedia as an educational tool not only for reading but for writing practice. As you may be well aware there is significant uneveness all across the project but inevitably some areas are far weaker than others, particularly in relation to the domination of Anglo-Centric/American articles in proportion to the content of the rest of the world. For me personally, geographical articles are very important to an encyclopedia and if you browse through some of the categories of African cities for example the number of articles and indeed depth of them is nowhere near what it could or should be. I doubt very much though that any new articles would have enough references to develop it beyond a stub, but I sincerely hope eventually countries in Africa will develop enough to increase the relaying of info on the web.

What I would recommend however, is to point them to the core list, The Core Contest/Articles, which lists encyclopedia articles which many of us consider a core article but at present is shockingly lacking either in content, conciseness or quality. Veropedia for one has highlighted some of these articles many of them only a start class which need a great deal of development e.g River Seine etc which should ideally be a lot more detailed. It may of course depend on the subject as some of the teachers/lecturers may recommend work in a given subject. Other than this I would link them to the WikiProject Missing encyclopedia articles where there are detailed lists (far from complete though) a missing articles. Also perhaps see the categories which have been tagged as requesting for expansion by populating with new articles; I'm certain there are many.

Other than this I believe as suggested above the focus should be on Non western articles. For me counteracting systematic bias is perhaps the most important goal of this project.

If you have any further questions feel free to give me a bell. Regards  ♦Blofeld of SPECTRE♦       $1,000,000? 13:27, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Humanities Desk question about Niger
Thank you very much for your answer. Remind me to send a barnstar your way :-) Thanks again! Scarian Call me Pat  23:42, 26 March 2008 (UTC)


 * A friend of mine is researching Niger for her Model United Nations trip to Ciaro on the 4th of April. You've been a big help. I really appreciate your answer, friend :-) Scarian Call me Pat  23:50, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

You're invited!
 You're invited to the

Sixth Philadelphia-area Wikipedia Meetup

April 5, 2008

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: The Marathon Grill, 10th and Walnut RSVP (view/edit this template) This has been an automated delivery by BrownBot (talk) 23:47, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia Takes Mahattan Weather Issues, Yet Again
I was aware that the event had been postponed. Well, sorry to be bearer of bad news, but it looks like you will need to postpone the event, yet again :( . Ugh, I know, this may be a pain and all, and you may not believe me, but according to Weather.com, Friday, April 4th, showers are expected. Weather.com, WeatherBug, MyFoxNY.com (WNYW - Fox 5) --Prevalis (talk) 21:18, 1 April 2008 (UTC)


 * The event is on. No more postponements.  Rain or shine.--Pharos (talk) 06:47, 3 April 2008 (UTC)


 * That's unfortunate. A friend and I intended to participate, but I don't think that we'll be headed up to New York to walk around in the rain and take dreary photographs.  I suspect that others will be similarly reluctant, and I hope that this doesn't significantly affect the turnout.
 * In any case, I wish you the best of luck! :-)  —David Levy 10:29, 3 April 2008 (UTC)


 * This is a very big event; we have commitments made with Columbia University, and there are reporters coming from the The Wall Street Journal, WNYC New York Public Radio, and maybe The New Yorker. Last time we postponed, and the weather was just fine.  Anyway, if there is a bit of rain, it will be light.  And you can't really predict the future: if there is at all a possibility of your coming, you and your friend must register here before 8 PM EST.--Pharos (talk) 11:03, 3 April 2008 (UTC)


 * This is a very big event; we have commitments made with Columbia University, and there are reporters coming from the The Wall Street Journal, WNYC New York Public Radio, and maybe The New Yorker.
 * That's understandable. I just hope that the weather doesn't spoil things.
 * Last time we postponed, and the weather was just fine.
 * Yeah, I noticed (as I happened to be in New York that day).
 * ''Anyway, if there is a bit of rain, it will be light. And you can't really predict the future: if there is at all a possibility of your coming, you and your friend must register here before 8 PM EST.
 * I'm aware, and I'll be speaking to her about it later today. I don't mind a bit of rain, but she's less tolerant.  I already lost my other teammate (who broke his ankle over the weekend), so it's looking iffy.  (I wouldn't feel comfortable participating on my own or with a stranger.)
 * Regardless, I hope that this event is repeated; my other friend (with the broken ankle) is very disappointed about missing out. —David Levy 12:09, 3 April 2008 (UTC)


 * If there's even a small chance you can come, you should still register. There's no downside to registering and not coming, but there is a distinct downside to coming and not registering on time (we'll have trouble letting you in).--Pharos (talk) 12:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)


 * Okay, thanks for the tip! —David Levy 12:42, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Podcast
Hey Pharos- I wish I could go, but the timing is not very good. I am actually leaving work tomorrow at noon but it's to interview punk pioneer Richard Hell. --David Shankbone  13:57, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Ah, I think I will go to that. --David Shankbone  15:33, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Great. Register here before 8 PM tonight then.  It's for security, so use your legal name.--Pharos (talk) 15:39, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
 * What's the team name? --David Shankbone  16:05, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

"Propaganda Victory"
Why is it that when there is a politicall victory we call it a politicall victroy, but when the Mahdi Army has a politicall victory it becomes "propaganda"? And don't say: "see talk page" cause the only thing you said there is that it shouldn't be mentioned in the infobox, which it should. The Honorable Kermanshahi (talk) 14:02, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia_Takes_Manhattan
Thanks for your offer. If you like you can mail me at collin at xs4all dot en el.--branko (talk) 14:27, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

Symphony space
Any reason why you replaced the perfectly good (I thought, but then I might be biased) image for the Symphony Space article with another one? Your edit does not seem to give any justification, and I thought the older version actually gives more of a sense of the place (it isn't directly from the front but shows how Symphony Space sits on its street corner). Markus Poessel (talk) 20:07, 12 April 2008 (UTC)


 * No idea how many people actually click through to the high-resolution version in an article - do you think many do? I wouldn't have thought so, but I could be wrong. No problem, though, I'll leave future New York City photographs to you guys, then. Markus Poessel (talk) 00:18, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Good addition
Good addition to The Winter Garden) article about Grand Hotel and present NYU buildings.  Thanks.  [[User:Weimar03|Weimar03 (talk) 13:44, 13 April 2008 (UTC)