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May 2007 WP:FILMS Newsletter
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Image:Nashik8.jpg
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July 2007 WP:FILMS Newsletter
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Rainbow flags
Hi, firstly congrats as you're doing a great job on the article. When it comes to image sizes and setting pixels it was pointed out to me that using the thumb size without pixels is generally the best way unless there is some special reason to set a pixel size. To set your own preferences use the "My preferences" link and click on "files" where you can set your own default for images you're viewing. Benjiboi 16:34, 21 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Thank you Benjiboi. I like the way you fixed it. And your suggestions have been really brilliant. Sharnak 16:39, 21 August 2007 (UTC) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Sharnak (talk • contribs).

August 2007 WP:FILMS Newsletter
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Merger proposed: Wagle estate → Thane
It has been proposed to merge the content of Wagle estate into Thane. Since you have previously edited one of these articles, I thought you might be interested. You're welcome to participate in the discussion if you like. --B. Wolterding 20:16, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject Films roll call
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 * I am currently inactive, and have removed myself from Wikiproject Films. Sharnak 23:02, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Sai Baba of Shirdi
THis article is a Good Article candidate? WOuld you like to review it? Best regards Kkrystian 11:22, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I think this would be a bad time to try to apply for GA status, as the Sai Baba article remains too unstable. It's not a real bad thing. Most people who use Wikipedia have no idea about such status concerns. It is more an inside pride thing. Better to just go on improving it and not worry. I did take a good look at it, and generally think it is good. That's what counts, not the designation. Good luck. Sharnak 14:40, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks. But there's only one disputed sentence. Kkrystian 17:37, 27 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Well then, can you tell me the right process that I should go through to do a proper review of the article? Sharnak 23:54, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

It is descriped on the page WP:GAN (e.g. in the section "How to review an article"). Thanks. Kkrystian 12:13, 28 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Kkrystian, I have carefully read the article and am sure it is a good article and am ready to pass it. But one rule against such passing is that there cannot be an ongoing dispute. Please first settle this issue in the discussion page to address the concerns of others, and if there is agreement I will pass it for GA. If you want, you could take a vote, but from looking at the discussion I think you don't stand a good chance. I'll keep checking back so see that that is resolved. Sharnak 12:40, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

THe edit war is over, I've agreed to Redtigerxyx's compromise solution that this sentence ist to be placed in the article: Sathya Sai Baba. Kkrystian 14:07, 28 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Kkrystian, I did as you asked. I wonder if you could do me a minor favor also. The article Rainbow Flag has a B status in all categories, although it is a very good stable article. However, I did so much editing that I can't even nominate it for GA status in any of its categories. Could you do that for me -- in the main category of Heraldry and Vexillology? I'm not exactly sure where you list nominations for GA for a WikiProject Heraldry and vexillology article.  If you could do this though, it would be much appreciated. Sharnak 15:26, 28 September 2007 (UTC)


 * I've already done it. Kkrystian 15:42, 28 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Much obliged. Thank you. Sharnak 20:03, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Meher baba rolling strone.jpg
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Gabriel Pascal
Hi Sharnak, the article about Gabriel Pascal is currently being translated into German. First of all, thanks for your extensive work. Given that the early career section is not particularly well referenced - do you still remember your sources for that part, and more specifically for Pascal's nudism? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance --20percent (talk) 23:42, 25 April 2008 (UTC)


 * 20percent. Actually almost everything in the article is from Pascal's only biography by his wife Valerie, A Disciple and His Devil (1970). It is now back in print through iUniverse as a paperback. If there is anything you would like an exact page number for let me know and I'll look it up. I have the book on my shelf. Sharnak (talk) 23:51, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Wow, that was quick. Thank you very much. --20percent (talk) 23:55, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
 * I am currently searching the page for the nudism you asked about and will add it to the article. Sharnak (talk) 23:56, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

There is also a story of Pascal climbing a mountain in the nude only to stumble nude into the firelight of a goat herder in the valley. His life was nearly beyond belief, but this is the account of his wife, the only one that exists of his early life. I added two references to the article. Sharnak (talk) 00:16, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Patrick Bauchau.jpg)
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please read the message left on the Meher Baba discussion board
As above. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rosabibi (talk • contribs) 20:21, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

appreciate your welcome
Dear Sharnak,

Thank you for welcoming me to this new-to-me world of Wikipedians.

I also want to thank you for clarifying how we should put the notice of copyright ownership on Francis' page... no doubt you recognised that help was needed!

Jai Meher Baba Eagliz (talk) 12:24, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

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Your work on Meher Baba
I have made a lot of changes to Meher Baba to reduce the threat of well-intentioned editors creating a mess. In the process, I became very aware of the excellence of your efforts to improve the article. I sincerely hope you see my work for what it is: an attempt to guard the article from the godawful foolishness of the Wikipedia polizei. I admire and applaud your steadfast efforts, and hope you'll continue to evolve the Meher Baba articles with the same energy and enthusiasm you have in so far. As for myself, I'm up to here with WP, and have returned to Seclusion to do my Univeral Work. Please contact me if additional microcrises show up and I'll do what I can to batten them down. --Nemonoman (talk) 13:37, 1 July 2008 (UTC)


 * Thank you Nemo. My favorite version is here and I think I'll leave it at that. Jai Baba, and Jai Baba to all those who one day read this. We tried. The grace is gone -- like Nemo said. Sharnak (talk) 02:57, 2 July 2008 (UTC)