User talk:Ragesoss/Archive17

Next issue of Signpost
I've added a bit to News and Notes re Wikipedia being mentioned in a magazine article. Let me know if more info/proof is needed. Do I need to use a cite journal template here as a ref? Mjroots2 (talk) 19:19, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 5 April 2010
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How to create page for (draft) of book review
Sage, I do not know how, and want to include a non-free image of the book cover, which can't be done in a sandbox. Tony  (talk)  03:39, 13 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you, Sage. I must say I'm surprised to hear about the existing policy regarding book covers. No big deal if it doesn't happen, since I'll be using one or two Commons pics, too. Tony   (talk)
 * Sage, I have applied for exemption for the use of book-cover images in critical reviews of books on WP in The Signpost. User:Hammersoft deleted the image from my draft earlier today because it is not in article space. I wonder whether you support the application? Tony   (talk)  12:28, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
 * The discussion had moved to Wikipedia_talk:Non-free_content and has turned nasty. Tony   (talk)  14:17, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 12 April 2010
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History of psychology
Hi, it's been a long time.

Given your interest in history of science and the academic image of Wikipedia, I wonder if you've seen this somewhat old discussion at the Advances in the History of Psychology blog of a debate that took place a while back about Alhazen's contributions to Psychology (It mentions your HoS Newsletter piece).

I posted an excerpt at Talk:Alhazen but think the comments might be more widely disseminated. --SteveMcCluskey (talk) 14:29, 15 April 2010 (UTC)


 * I see now that you and Jagged 85 both responded at that blog. My comments on wider dissemination still stand.


 * As a heads up, there is a tempest brewing about Jagged's edits which may lead to a request for admin intervention. --SteveMcCluskey (talk) 14:50, 15 April 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 19 April 2010
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WIKIPROJECT OKLAHOMA
-- Steam   Iron  22:30, 21 April 2010 (UTC)

Protection of signpost
Please participate in the discussion here. עוד מישהו Od Mishehu 13:49, 23 April 2010 (UTC)

Signpost
Looks ready; let's publish!-- m o n o National Pretzel Day 01:32, 27 April 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 26 April 2010
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Featured picture candidates/Review of closure process 2
Because you've contributed to FPC either recently or in the past, I'm letting you know about the above poll on the basis of which we may develop proposals to change our procedures and criteria. Regards, Papa Lima Whiskey  (talk) 22:51, 27 April 2010 (UTC)

Gregory Brothers
Thanks for the pictures you uploaded&mdash;I compiled them into a. &mdash;Notyourbroom ( talk ) 03:47, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

Thanks
I just read your review of The World and Wikipedia. I know as well as anyone the book has weaknesses as well as strengths: thanks for being fair, and for noticing the strengths! And rew D alby 12:52, 3 May 2010 (UTC)

Reponse to 'interview questions'
Hi there. Just to let you know, I responded to your questions. If you want to ask any follow up questions, please do. Sorry for the slow reply. :-) &#208;iliff    &#171;&#187;  (Talk)  18:23, 3 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Hi, I am open to questions. I think it would be a great way to educate the vast majority who think wikipedia means pd --Muhammad (talk) 16:32, 4 May 2010 (UTC)


 * I've answered as well. Anything else? --Muhammad (talk) 18:17, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 3 May 2010
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Plan for Post publication?
What are your plans for that this week? Wikipedia Signpost/2010-05-10/Commons deletions isn't done, and nobody is particularly in charge of it. I suggest that you wait for this to be publishable, because I think we really need to include it in this week's Post. Also, I plan to change Wikipedia Signpost/2010-05-10/In the news and remove most of the content about that brouhaha which isn't specifically related to its coverage in other media. Leaving it there repeats a lot of information and I think we should have most of the content in one article. I'd ask your thoughts on that first, though. ÷seresin 04:57, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I changed my mind. I did some final tidies, and I think the story is at least publishable now (it's probably not as exhaustive as it could be, but there's a lot of discussion to tackle so I think what we have is acceptable). News and Notes is a bit skimpy, but I think just final formatting and it can run formatted . All the rest seem ready to go. I still think we should modify ITN before publishing, but other than that, my opinion is that you should be good to publish. Oh and I put a title on the Commons article, because I thought the title I gave to the BLP page was just hilarious. Feel free to change it, though... ÷seresin 05:45, 11 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I think you're right, it's probably better to publish now, when it's a least in half-way decent shape if not as complete as it ought to be. I'm inviting readers to expand and improve it post-publication.--ragesoss (talk) 11:09, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 10 May 2010
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Guidelines for Signpost reviews
Oops, I just "slipped" on the save-page button without even asking you. Please revert anything you don't like, or the whole lot. It's all guesswork: Newly edited and diff. Tony  (talk)  13:05, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
 * You're welcome! I've just changed you into The Signpost's managing editor ("managing" inserted). I did this because we're all editors—it's a kind of semantic wobbly, I've always thought.  Tony   (talk)  13:18, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

NYC Wikipedia Meetup Saturday, May 22
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Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/File:Poster papaver 5a.jpg
Hi! You voted in support of this, but now we're having trouble deciding which set to promote. Would you mind giving your preference? Thanks. Nautica Shad es  11:57, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 17 May 2010
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AfD nomination of Global citizenship
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The Wikipedia Signpost: 24 May 2010
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Signpost
Hi Rs, I'm about to copy-edit your photography section. Is that ok? I did terrible things to the Features and admins page and left a note on the author's page. I'll be unpopular ... Tony  (talk)  15:02, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Seresin was asking for ideas for improving the format and presentation of F&A anyway, so I'm sure he'll be pleased that someone put some thought into it. As for my article, please do.  Thanks!--ragesoss (talk) 15:04, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

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 * Thanks. It's great --Muhammad (talk) 05:41, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

signpost ITN section
Hey Sage,

I see you've returned to writing for The Signpost. Obviously you have noticed the Monday deadline has slipped half a dozen times now and the "In The News" section has been missing for the past two weeks. Can I speak to you privately about becoming a regular contributor to this section? There are so many questions I need to ask before committing to anything, some of them quite embarrassing for me because I consider myself an experienced editor (I've been editing from this account since 2008). I would prefer to speak over IRC if possible.

Cheers,

Ottre 19:56, 3 June 2010 (UTC)


 * Seems we missed each other. I should be online for a while 9 hours from now. Ottre 17:22, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Stepping down as Signpost editor
Hey ragesoss. Really sorry to hear your departure from the Signpost, but I've already written on the talk page so I'll not go on at you! I'm just leaving a note to say it would be great if you could post a little farewell "From the editor" of some sort at Wikipedia Signpost/2010-06-07/From the team - if you wish, of course. This would also be a good time to comment on the ongoing discussions. Best wishes, &mdash; PretzelsHii! 00:45, 7 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Yep, I'm planning on writing something tonight. Thanks! --ragesoss (talk) 00:47, 7 June 2010 (UTC)

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Nature study, possible expansion
Hello, Ragesoss. I'm not sure if we've ever officially crossed paths, but I know I've seen you around. As such, I've just now come across nature study, which I see was part of a class assignment you monitored a few years ago. It's a great start, and if you don't mind I am considering expanding it further. I've recently written the nature fakers controversy article (promoted to FA last month), which as you may know occurred at the very height of the nature study movement, so I have various sources on hand. I think it would be great fun to research, but wanted to alert you as to my attentions -- in case you would like to collaborate, or if you have any ideas as to which direction you think the article should go. I greatly admire your work on Wikipedia, so please feel free to drop me a line if you still have the article watchlisted. :) María ( habla con migo ) 14:48, 9 June 2010 (UTC)


 * It's very interesting, I agree; such an article really needs to highlight nature study's effects on figures such as Rachel Carson and Aldo Leopold, and the modern conservation movement as a whole, as well as the historical aspects. Any help you could give would be most welcome! María ( habla  con migo ) 15:06, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Signpost Twitter
Hiya Ragesoss! Thank you so much for all your service as editor-in-chief of the Signpost. Good luck with your new job!

I see you will be ceasing use of the Twitter account, and someone else has offered assistance in maintaining it. I myself am on Twitter (@colmking) and if you think a second person is required, I will be willing to help with open arms!

Thanks, — Cargoking   talk  15:40, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

photo request
Hello, User:Risker told me you are the photog for this picture we are using over on the Tea Party Movement. We're having a problem because of it's size. Everytime we arrange sections and/or add/delete text, we are sometimes left with the photo encroaching on the references section which in turn creates a huge channel of white space. Is there anyway you could please crop this photo down? Thanks. Malke 2010  16:15, 9 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I'll rearrange it a bit. Malke 2010  16:56, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

Online Facilitator congrats
I see the announcement of you working at WMF is official- congrats! I was up for that position, they made a great choice by bringing you on. Will you be working in SF? If so, Pete owes you a coffee from me. tedder (talk) 18:17, 9 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks! I'll be working from home in Pittsburgh, but I could collect that coffee from Pete next week while I'm there. :) --ragesoss (talk) 18:20, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

I hear that you will be involved in University projects?
I am attempting to get the residents I teach to write for Wikipedia. I get a few coming through every month. I hear that you have a position arranging this sort of stuff? What does it entail? BTW I think it is a great idea and am looking into the possibility of inflicting Wikipedia an entire medical class. I still have a lot of people to convince. The classes currently have 256 students. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 04:15, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Grab some glory, and a barnstar
Hi, I'd like to invite you to participate in the Guild of Copy Editors July 2010 Backlog Elimination Drive. In May, about 30 editors helped remove the tag from 1175 articles. The backlog is still over 7500 articles, and extends back to the beginning of 2008! We really need your help to reduce it. Copyediting just a couple articles can qualify you for a barnstar. Serious copyeditors can win prestigious and exclusive rewards. See the event page for more information. And thanks for your consideration. m o no  pending changes begin june 15 17:51, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

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Interview request: The newbie experience, revert communication and $10 to the WMF
As I'm concluding the study related to the NICE user script, I'd like to ask you some questions about your experiences with and ideas about Wikipedia. The questions will be related to how you interact with new editors and the way you communicate when reverting. The chat should take about 45 minutes to an hour and can happen over phone, voip(skype) or instant messenger(gtalk, ICQ, AIM, etc.). As thanks for your time, I'll donate $10 (US) to the Wikimedia foundation at the completion of the interview. If you are interested or need more information, please let me know. -- EpochFail (talk 20:07, 15 June 2010 (UTC)

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