User talk:Siliconred/Archive 1

Size changes
I'm curious as to exactly what the "points" attached to edits mean. Where do these come from? What differentiates between positive and negative scores? Do they matter? Thanks! SiliconRed (talk) 19:00, 2 February 2018 (UTC)
 * If you mean the number in parenthesis (ie. (+21)‎) etc...that's the size of the edit, they're not points. CHRISSY MAD  ❯❯❯  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  19:46, 2 February 2018 (UTC)


 * Ohhhh. That makes much more sense. Thanks! SiliconRed (talk) 19:49, 2 February 2018 (UTC)

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 * Hi, I'm new to uploading media to Wikipedia, this was for my first new article. Thanks for this information on Wikipedia's fair use policy. I'm going to follow your instructions and leave more information on the talk page for the image and add an explanation, as I believe this qualifies under the non-free content fair use policy. If you have any recommendations for checking to see if an image is available for free use, I would appreciate a link to further information or any explanations you have off hand. I plan on looking for a fair-use version of an image of the same building. Thanks! SiliconRed (talk) 19:57, 15 March 2018 (UTC)

Infobox DS alert
Please see above. While this template is not itself an indication of any wrongdoing, I reckon it's time to heed the various comments from others to give it a bit of a rest with the reopening of straw polls and infobox discussions at the Stanley Kubrick article. I count three discussions this year, and the constant return to it is getting disruptive. Appreciate your desire for a firm yes/no outcome on infobox inclusion, but as points out, if there's arguments on either side they'll be just as valid in a couple of months time. -- Euryalus (talk) 02:09, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Thanks Euryalus for the comment. I've added my support of placing a restriction on the page, and don't intend to add to the discussion. SiliconRed (talk) 16:23, 9 May 2018 (UTC)

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Ways to improve Ivor Arbiter
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Notice of a WP:VPIL discussion that you may be interested in
Hey Siliconred! I see that you're also a bit frustrated by Wikipedia's naming conventions when it comes to sports teams. I've submitted an idea at the Village pump (idea lab), and I'm hoping that the draft proposal can be suitably refined and then proposed properly. I think it would be of interest to you, and I'd be extremely interested to hear any feedback that you have to offer on the proposal. Domeditrix (talk) 20:53, 17 October 2019 (UTC)
 * Hi Domeditrix! Thanks for this proposal--I think the idea of restructuring the PRIMARYTOPIC policy is an excellent approach to solving the problems encountered over on the England sports pages, with the added benefit of generalizing the subject across more articles than just football teams in Europe. I'll certainly help refine and comment on the proposal over at the Village pump. Thanks again for your work on the topic. SiliconRed (talk) 21:07, 17 October 2019 (UTC)

Women in Red
Hi there, Siliconred, and welcome to Women in Red. From your essay "Editing the World's Largest Encyclpedia, I see you have a strong interest in supporting the coverage of women. As you have already created a few biographies of men, you seem to be well set to start some on women. Before you do so, you might find it useful to look through our Ten Simple Rules. Please let me know if you run into any difficulties or need assistance. Happy editing!--Ipigott (talk) 08:48, 7 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Thanks! I am very much looking forward to contributing to Wikipedia with a more direct eye on improving coverage of women. I'll take a look at those guidelines, and I'm looking forward to reading discussions within the project and helping other editors who are members of the project. SiliconRed (talk) 12:52, 7 September 2020 (UTC)

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