User talk:Shantavira

Krishnamurti
Hello, Shantavira, and Happy New Year.

I liked your quote on the Ref Desk so much that I've added it to my Favourite quotes. But I promise never to quote it anyone. Best regards. --  Jack of Oz   [your turn]  03:19, 3 January 2012 (UTC)

Your help desk question
I was surprised no one responded to your question. And you seem to know Wikipedia as well as I do, or better. Still, I recently started looking for unanswered questions that were several days old, and I offered my opinion. Vchimpanzee ·  talk  ·  contributions  · 19:02, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

Nascent Canal Articles
Hi Shantavira. I hope you don't mind, but I made a couple of tweaks to your nascent canal articles. Wikipedia is international, so I added "England" to Birmingham, as not everyone who reads will know where Birmingham is. I have also added imperial units using the comvert template, in two formats. I think they need some more precise dates, rather than 18th and 19th centuries. We know the old main line was built between 1768 and 1772, for instance, which is more precise. You are also going to need refs for the facts, with a references section. Even though they are quite small at the moment, I would add an Infobox (have a look at other canal articles and copy one if you are not sure how to do it), and I would search on Wikimedia Commons for an image for each article. If you cannot find one there, the Geograph project is quite good, and if they have an image which is not on Commons, it can be transferred. I hope this helps. If anything is not clear, please respond! Keep up the good work. Bob1960evens (talk) 11:02, 1 February 2012 (UTC)

Spon Lane date
Hi. Thanks for your many new articles on the canals around Birmingham and the Black Country. I think you need to look again at the date of the which is part of the original and oldest canal to/from Birmingham. I have made some rambling notes on its talk page. Well done for spotting the OS benchmark stud. I saw it for the first time last week and failed to photograph it. My feet were sore at the time. Best wishes. Oosoom Talk 16:28, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

Talkback
I replied to your question at Help desk. Best. -- Toshio Yamaguchi  (tlk−ctb) 11:39, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

Photos and Commons
I see you upload photos as well as being active in canal articles. Whilst completely up to you, could I suggest that you look into putting your photos on Wikimedia Commons (site Wikimedia Commons) instead. This makes them available to all the other language Wikipedias instantly and also allows tham to be categorised so that they can more easily be found (something not done on en.Wikipedia). It is quite satisfying to see one's pictures in an article in a foreign language. You would be their foreign correspondent! Oosoom Talk 14:26, 23 April 2012 (UTC)


 * I agree. I did try to log into Commons but got thrown out, and reckoned it wasn't worth trying to fix the problem for local photos. I'll have another go some time. Feel free to move the photos if you know how.--Shantavira|feed me 14:31, 23 April 2012 (UTC)

Moving the BCN template
Hi, I notice you have moved the BCN template from the bottom of a few of the BCN articles. I cannot find any discussion on such a change, and since there are hundreds of canal articles all with a similar template at the botton, wondered what your logic is. It is a particular problem on the BCN articles because many are too short to make it hide itself. Regards. Bob1960evens (talk) 19:59, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Bob. Thank you for your message. The positioning of the template varies from one article to another. There doesn't seem to be any consistency throughout Wikipedia on the positioning of these types of templates and I couldn't find any guidance, but since the purpose of the template is to refer readers to similar topics I thought it would be best placed under the "See also" heading (where this is one). I don't quite see why it's a particular problem with short BCN articles. Suggest we take this to the template talk page if you wish to discuss further.--Shantavira|feed me 07:22, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the response. I think it is a problem on short articles because it is so big when displayed in "Show" mode. I am not convinced anyone will see the discussion on the talk page behind the template, since you would have to be pretty determined to find it. Also, while there might be no consistency throughout Wikipedia, all of the canal articles and the river articles have it positioned at the bottom, as do the Norway project, geography articles, holiday camp articles, aircraft articles, and quite a few more. The UK Waterways talk page might be a better place for discussion, though I am not sure how many people look at that regularly, either. Bob1960evens (talk) 08:21, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
 * I have had a look through random articles in the History, Places, Geography, Transport, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Culture, Education, Economics, Law, Media, Politics, Sport, Theatre and Video Games classifications, and all the ones with similar banners have them positioned at the bottom of the article. I am not sure that it is worth starting a discussion, because the answer will almost certainly be "at the bottom". I cannot see any sensible argument for moving away from a convention that seems to apply over most of English wikipedia. Let me know what you think. Bob1960evens (talk) 14:40, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
 * I'm happy for you to move the templates as you see fit. I have only put them in the "see also" section where there is one, which is usually near the bottom anyway. I will ask on the help desk whether there is a general rule for placement, since "see also" seems more logical to me. The other issue is whether to show or hide the template. I changed this to "show" a few months back as I felt that was more helpful to the casual reader; many visitors will simply not see the template contents otherwise. But the usual practice does seem to be to hide the larger templates. Again I'm happy for you to change this. If other editors see it keep changing that might get involved in the debate.--Shantavira|feed me 08:21, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
 * One option is to use the "autocollapse" option, which means it will show on shorter articles and hide itself on longer ones. I thought it was already set like this, hence my comments about shorter articles. It seems I was wrong. Bob1960evens (talk) 10:16, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your help in resolving this one. Wikipedia works by concensus, and it can sometimes be quite tricky to obatin one, but not in this case. Well done, by the way, on the Spon Lane Locks Branch and Soho Loop articles. I have added a kml template to one, and some imperial units to the other. Regards. Bob1960evens (talk) 15:47, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
 * I have just found Layout, which lists Navigation Templates after External Links, so I think a discussion would have just pointed to that. Cheers. Bob1960evens (talk) 10:57, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

Merge of Coalport Canal stub
Twice in one day! I see you have put a merge tag on the Coalport Canal article, but think it should be merged with Shropshire Canal, not Shropshire Union Canal, since it was part of the first, and was in terminal decline by the time the SU bought out the Shropshire. I have altered it accordingly. Cheers. Bob1960evens (talk) 20:15, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

Bypassing redirects
Hi. I see you recently edited the aricle 4-12-2 to change a wikilink from Gresley Conjugated Valve Gear (each word capitalized) to Gresley conjugated valve gear (only the designer's name capitalized). Since the first version redirects to the second, there's no need to make this kind of change: see WP:REDIRECT. In this case, it probably wasn't harmful but it does fill people's watchlists with edits that don't actually change anything. Dricherby (talk) 17:37, 22 May 2012 (UTC)

WikiProject West Midlands
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Invitation from WikiProject India
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Incorrect application of WP:D3
Hi, I noticed you have made edits to a few disambiguation pages citing del non-articles per WP:D3 in your edit summary. But some of your edits have also remove legitimate entries for the pages. WP:D3 is only meant to be a summary of WP:Disambiguation and WP:MOSDAB and it is not comprehensive. In particular, it does not actually say that "non-article" entries should be removed. Please see WP:DABMENTION and WP:DABRL for more details on legitimate entries that don't have articles. older ≠ wiser 16:12, 19 August 2013 (UTC)

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West Midlands Police Museum editathon
Hi, I see you're in Birmingham. You may be interested in this event. Andy Mabbett ( Pigsonthewing ); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 22:10, 24 February 2014 (UTC)

Global account
Hi Shantavira! As a Steward I'm involved in the upcoming unification of all accounts organized by the Wikimedia Foundation (see m:Single User Login finalisation announcement). By looking at your account, I realized that you don't have a global account yet. In order to secure your name, I recommend you to create such account on your own by submitting your password on Special:MergeAccount and unifying your local accounts. If you have any problems with doing that or further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me on my talk page. Cheers, —DerHexer (Talk) 22:10, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

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Please see this talkpage post
Hi Shantavira. Pete AU aka --Shirt58 (talk) 11:07, 30 September 2018 (UTC)

RefDesk reply about combing the cat
Excellent, that made me laugh out loud. Richard Avery (talk) 15:20, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

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 * It's also the definition page, which is what was needed.--Shantavira|feed me 09:24, 7 June 2019 (UTC)

Edward Conze
Hello Shantavira,

Did Sangharakshita (or his estate) revoke permission to use Sangharakshita's essay on Conze? I found it curious that it was suddenly removed when it was, at Jayarava's instigation. I intend to contribute to the Wikipedia page, though I was quite content with the entry as you had created it.

Best regards, LodruLodru (talk) 01:03, 24 August 2019 (UTC)
 * Replied to the same question at the article talk page.--Shantavira|feed me 07:21, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

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Change in Stub classification to ???
Hi, I'm currently working on improving the stub "Europe, the Middle East and Africa" and noticed that the stub classification has been changed to "???". I'm just wondering what this exactly means and what I can do to improve the stub to get it to a 'start class' or higher classification?

Thank you Mazz2129 (talk) 12:23, 13 November 2020 (UTC)


 * Hi . That article is clearly not a stub. See [WP:STUB]]. Apologies if I have edited the classification incorrectly.--Shantavira|feed me 12:37, 13 November 2020 (UTC)


 * Thank you for the clarification. I understand now. Mazz2129 (talk) 00:18, 20 November 2020 (UTC)

Do Not
Delete anything I post again. Thanks. -Roxy the sycamore . wooF 15:20, 13 April 2021 (UTC)
 * The above editor subsequently changed their mind. I will continue to delete unconstructive comments at the Help desk.--Shantavira|feed me 20:27, 13 April 2021 (UTC)
 * You ask "why not?" in your edsum. Well, because it is rather rude. -Roxy the grumpy dog . wooF 20:35, 13 April 2021 (UTC)

Link to question that has been answered on Help Desk
You answered a question on Teahouse saying that the question the user asked had already been answered at the help desk, however you didn't provide a link. I"m wanting to do this myself as it is very helpful for what I"m doing at the moment (expanding the article SnowRunner), however since you didn't give the link I don't know the answer. Mind providing the link? Blaze The Wolf &#124; Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 20:00, 10 May 2021 (UTC)


 * Hi . Yes, I am a bit blunt with people who cross post. The question is currently here.--Shantavira|feed me 07:05, 11 May 2021 (UTC)
 * That's helpful-ish. Not what I was thinking (although it makes sense that you can't have it to where the main page redirects you to somewhere else but only you) but still good to know. Thank you. Blaze The Wolf &#124; Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 13:20, 11 May 2021 (UTC)

Jane Meade Welch
In your edit of 14 March 2022 of this page you cited "no evidence of this cat". However, there was a reference to this in ref #5: https://buffalonews.com/news/women-to-remember-tour-of-forest-lawn-graves-unveils-pioneering-acts-of-11-remarkable-women/article_af05d9fe-13d5-5109-8090-581b857ed015.html BuffaloBob (talk) 01:18, 15 March 2022 (UTC)


 * All that article says is that "she had to write her stories in the Buffalo Courier anonymously". It doesn't say that "Jane Meade Welch" was an anonymity pseudonym. An anonymity pseudonym is an invented name. That was her real name.--Shantavira|feed me 09:20, 15 March 2022 (UTC)

Superb signature
Hello! I hope this isn't weird, but I was utterly charmed that the link to your talk page in your signature reads "feed me" <3 Birdsinthewindow (talk) 01:55, 1 April 2022 (UTC)


 * Thanks . In case you didn't realize, it's a reference to The Little Shop of Horrors. Shantavira|feed me 08:24, 1 April 2022 (UTC)

That's awesome! I didn't realize - thanks for clarifying :) Birdsinthewindow (talk) 02:30, 5 April 2022 (UTC)

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 * Thank you, but that was of course deliberate. Shantavira|feed me 11:24, 6 June 2022 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind help with the article about Canvassing. I wish you only continued success.
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 * It was a redlink when I removed it. Fine now. Shantavira|feed me 20:07, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

Curious?
Curious no Problem are You Indian?(Henryjohnson123 (talk) 12:09, 10 October 2022 (UTC)).


 * No. I was given a Pali name when I became a Buddhist. I hate spicy food so I don't think I would be very happy in India. Shantavira|feed me 12:23, 10 October 2022 (UTC)

Since You are Not Indian, why Did You reply To my Topic about Asadhyudu?(Henryjohnson123 (talk) 12:51, 10 October 2022 (UTC)).


 * I don't see how that's relevant. Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Shantavira|feed me 15:26, 10 October 2022 (UTC)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7qriUwtAQ

Obviously Asadhyudu is Indian Film that Indians watch.

Since Prakash & Thambi are Brothers & Goons, I am Asking You Shantavira:

1. Although Pardhoo did Not mean For Thambi to die, Is Prakash Angry 😡 At Pardhoo because Half of Prakash’s Criminal Organization fell Apart due To Thambi’s death? Yes or No?(Henryjohnson123 (talk) 17:13, 10 October 2022 (UTC)).


 * In that case you should ask at the Telugu Wikipedia or Hindi Wikipedia. This is the English Wikipedia, where most editors are English and American. Your question has been answered to the best of our ability. Shantavira|feed me 18:56, 10 October 2022 (UTC)

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re: article for review
just an additional question; since you talked about reviewing at the draft/articles for creation process, should i just transfer the published article to AfC or let it be until it gets approved/deleted (also, if the latter, how long before i know its status, i.e., approved or deleted?) Dissoxciate (talk) 09:19, 11 December 2022 (UTC)


 * That's entirely up to you. If you would find a review helpful, use AFC. Also there is no queue so it could be done right away or it could take several weeks. Shantavira|feed me 09:22, 11 December 2022 (UTC)


 * thanks. i actually would prefer a review, really. should i just copy the entire article, transfer it to AfC, and wait for a review then? and if yes, what about the already published article? i do need advice on this. Dissoxciate (talk) 09:38, 11 December 2022 (UTC)

Grammatical correction on the Painkiller wiki
Hello. I recognized your reply on the help desk to my request. I feel so ashamed that this article really has grammatical mistakes. Can you please help me to correct these grammatical mistakes on the Painkiller article and then I would feel absolutely satisfied. I really need some help. 2001:871:22:34CB:E8C1:881F:5848:2F5C (talk) 09:49, 26 December 2022 (UTC)


 * Sorry I don't have time to help you. This is nothing whatsoever to do with Wikipedia. Shantavira|feed me 12:36, 26 December 2022 (UTC)

buddhism subjects
Hey, Shantavira! I just noticed you specialize in article on Buddhism topics. A while back we had an extremely persistent editor who was pushing POV hard at multiple of these articles, mostly Buddhist scholars, teachers, masters, lamas, etc. Eventually they were indeffed. There aren't many active watchers at some of these articles, and I'm the opposite of an expert, just wanted to make you aware in case you stumble over an account created in the last two years doing this kind of stuff. Valereee (talk) 14:33, 1 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi and thanks for the heads up. I haven't actually edited many Buddhism articles recently as they are now generally pretty good, but I will remain alert. Shantavira|feed me 18:12, 1 April 2023 (UTC)

Rang Da Basanti 2006
My nickname is Arnold Kumar.

My Parents are Born at India.

my Parents got Married at India.

I am Born at California USA 1992.

1. Awesome Shantavira No problem are You American, Chinese, English, Hindi, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Etc?

2. Awesome Shantavira Did You ever See Rang Da Basanti on DVD etc?(173.22.53.127 (talk) 19:09, 25 June 2023 (UTC)).


 * Who cares? Please adhere to the WP:Talk page guidelines. Wikipedia is not a social networking site, and all discussion should be directed solely toward the improvement of the encyclopedia. Shantavira|feed me 13:10, 26 June 2023 (UTC)

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