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Nomination for deletion of Template:Cto
Template:Cto has been nominated for deletion. Template:Cto creates a conditional topic overview linkbox for the See also section of an article with links to (1) the topic article, (2) the outline of the topic, (3) the index of topic-related articles, (4) the bibliography of the topic, and (5) the Wikipedia book on the topic. You are invited to comment on the discussion at Templates for discussion. Cymru Am Byth! Buaidh 20:14, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

'WikiProject: BMW Motorcycle' Proposal
Dear Thruxton,

I am currently proposing this new WikiProject would have the primary aim of creating and developing a page for each model (both old and new) of BMW motorcycle produced in the company's history. This would enable a highly valuable resource to be for both enthusiasts and restorers such as myself to be created, where extensive information about specifications, development, modifications and the history behind could be found. Not only this, but it would encourage motorcycle enthusiasts, who would not normally have used Wikipedia, to both use its resources and to contribute to the project's pages, becoming part of the motorcycle fraternity which would be the driving force behind this community. Once this task has been completed of English Wikipedia, I, with help of other editors and members of the project, would like to then translate the pages into other languages (particularly German, in order to make the resources available in Germany, where many BMW enthusiasts and restorers are concentrated), and so contribute to the wider Wikipedia group. The WikiProject, would also contribute large numbers of pictures to Wikimedia, as part of its galleries.

In order to promote the group and encourage the growth of the articles in our scope, the WikiProject is not only being promoted to present editors who are currently active editing articles on BMW itself and motorcycles in general, but also notify groups such as the Vintage Motor Cycle Club and the BMW Club in the U.K., which would encourage members (20,000+) to contribute some of the extensive knowledge of the topic which is demonstrated by members of these clubs. Members of the WikiProject who are active in clubs outside of the U.K., would also be encouraged to promote the Project to their respective society, making the WikiProject multinational. Current, more experienced editors, would then help the 'new boys' to use Wikipedia and share their knowledge, which has often been built up during the course of a lifetime of passion for BMW motorcycles. This would enable us, together, to produce a resource which will help generations long into the future and help preserve and catalogue BMW's legacy in the motorcycle industry.

Currently, there are no such WikiProjects which would be dedicated solely to the BMW motorcycles (not even BMW itself) and the development of pages on each individual model, in opposed to the current situation where some models are briefly referred on a BMW related page. This WikiProject would allow this community of people who are highly knowledgeable about this specific topic to develop articles in extreme depth, something not possible with larger groups, which could then be published on the world wide web, available gratis, as with all Wikipedia articles, to the public.

If successful, the idea could serve as a blueprint and be replicated for other motorcycle manufacturers.

Please visit the project proposal page, in order to see more details of the project and to join. Any questions or queries can be posted either on the proposal page, or I can be contacted directly on my talk page.

Many thanks and any help from fellow enthusiasts on this project would be greatly appreciated.

DAFMM (talk) 15:35, 16 June 2012 (UTC)

WikiProject Motorcycling BMW Motorcycles Special Interest Group
Now created: WikiProject Motorcycling BMW Motorcycles. Many thanks. DAFMM (talk) 13:16, 25 June 2012 (UTC)

Merge discussion for Ducati 800SS
An article that you have been involved in editing, Ducati 800SS, has been proposed for a merge with another article. If you are interested in the merge discussion, please participate by going, and adding your comments on the discussion page. Thank you. Sincerely, SamBlob (talk) 03:01, 14 November 2012 (UTC)

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Merge discussion for Velocette MAC (WD)
An article that you have been involved in editing, Velocette MAC (WD), has been proposed for a merge with another article. If you are interested in the merge discussion, please participate by going, and adding your comments on the discussion page. Thank you. Sincerely, SamBlob (talk) 09:04, 21 April 2013 (UTC)


 * I would appreciate your input in the discussion in particular, since you had created both articles. What was the reasoning behind creating two articles on what is basically the same subject? Sincerely, SamBlob (talk) 09:08, 21 April 2013 (UTC)


 * Happy with proposed merge - at the time I thought there would be more differences! Thruxton (talk) 09:18, 21 April 2013 (UTC)

Hunting for embedded outlines
While you are reading or browsing Wikipedia articles, please...

...keep a lookout for outlines embedded in articles.

I've run across a number of these over the years. One example is the Outline of fencing, which used to be part of the fencing article.

If you know about or spot any structured general topics lists in articles, please let me know (on my talk page).

Another thing you might find are articles that are comprised mostly of lists (without "Outline of" or "List of" being in the article's title). If you come across any of these, please report them to me on my talk page. I'd sure like to take a look at them.

Happy hunting.

I look forward to "hearing" from you (on my talk page). Sincerely, The Transhumanist 08:00, 11 June 2013 (UTC)

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New Wales Coast Path WikiProject
I see you're a member of WikiProject Wales and have contributed to Welsh articles. There's a new project, Llwybrau Byw!|Living Paths! under development which you might be able to contribute to. Lonely Planet rated the coast of Wales "the best region on Earth" in 2012, yet there is a very low number of articles on the history and culture of places along the Coastal Path and the many and various activities and attractions. This promises to be an exciting project as it gathers momentum with many Users joining in. Let's make this WikiProject, like the path itself, the best on earth! Cymrodor (talk) 08:52, 10 September 2013 (UTC)

New outline, etc.
Heads up from the WikiProject Outlines. The following outline was recently built:


 * Outline of Yukon

Please take a look at it and see if you can improve it.

Outlines of Canada and its provinces and territories
First, the US got outlines on each of its states. Canada was chosen next. There are only a few more to go (shown in red)...

Outline of Canada
 * Provinces of Canada: • Alberta  • British Columbia • Manitoba  • New Brunswick  • Newfoundland and Labrador  • Nova Scotia  • Ontario (Toronto) • Prince Edward Island  • Quebec • Saskatchewan
 * Territories of Canada: Northwest Territories • Nunavut • Yukon

Comments and editing are very welcome and appreciated.

Thank you. The Transhumanist 23:55, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

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Mary Tudor images
Hi. I am confused by your edit summary at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mary_Tudor%2C_Queen_of_France&type=revision&diff=806536783&oldid=805082284

Both images seem to be Mary. Why do you think one is Isabella? —SmokeyJoe (talk) 23:40, 22 October 2017 (UTC)

I am a specialist in the life of Mary Tudor Queen of France and the main image on her Wikipedia page was a portrait originally identified by the Narionak Gallery in London as by Anónimo flamenco c. 1520 of María Magdalena - NOT Mary Tudor. Since then researchers have proposed it is of Isabella please see the research paper at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259570188_Un_retrato_desconocido_de_Isabel_la_Catolica

The portrait I have used is definitely Mary Tudor as it is from a larger painting of her with her second husband, Charles Brandon.
 * Interesting. Thanks. I’ll read it. —SmokeyJoe (talk) 10:02, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Nomination of Mark Friedman for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Mark Friedman is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

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Motor Cycling (magazine0 listed at Redirects for discussion
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Category:British_motorcycles_listed_by_marque
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