User talk:Green-Dragon

Welcome!

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An image behind the text, that makes sense, but I have no ideas of these sort of technical workings... I used to play a lot at D&D some times ago... Cheers! Santa Sangre 19:27, 4 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's a fun game, and thanks for helping. --Green-Dragon 19:28, 4 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Image text

Hello, I am not sure there is a way to do that unless you were to edit the image with the text that you want with your software and then upload it. I have done that but that may not be what you mean. I might suggest that you take it the Village pump assistance [1] where a greater range of users might see and have the answer. I hope that helps. I added you welcome also. Thanks.--Dakota ~ 19:40, 4 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome.--Dakota ~ 20:02, 4 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Holy water

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Okay. Did you get rid of it, or should I? --Green-Dragon 21:45, 10 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I have already done so. When adding links, try to discuss first in the talk page of the article to see if anyone objects. Massively adding links to articles trigger several alarms, which may get you blocked for 24 hours. Thanks for understanding. -- ReyBrujo 21:46, 10 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. --Green-Dragon 06:21, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

SVG??

Is it possible to upload SVG files, and have wiki automatically convert it on the fly to png? If so how do I do this, when I tried to upload an SVG it said it was not a recommended format, I did not see a way to force it to go. I noticed in the uploaded files area you have a couple that are .svg.png. Also, could you please resond on my talk page? Thanks. --Green-Dragon 06:31, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I have no idea. Bubba73 (talk), 06:33, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Well, .PNG is I guess the native format, or at at any rate one of the usable formats, for The Gimp, which is the graphics editor I use (it's free). I don't know what an .SVG file is, I don't think any of my files are .SVG. I don't think you can change from one type to another on the fly as you upload, you have to save the in the format you want. Herostratus 06:34, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I really don't know much about the picture formats. I didn't even know that the ones I uploaded had SVG (or what that means). Sorry I can't be of more help. You might try using the Help option to post a question. The people who answer them know their stuff. CRKingston 06:40, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

asking questions try the help desk. Good luck! CRKingston 06:44, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I would recommend searching for a picture converter website. They allow you to upload your picture. Then it will change the format and you can download it again and upload it to Wiki. -Nationalist 06:43, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding your request for help, anything I did in the past to overcome this problem was probably accidental. What I know I have done is open gif or other files in the "paint" program that comes with Windows and save them as jpg. Then, while uploading, I add the .jpg extention to the new filename. I don't know if this is helpful; I suspect it won't be (sorry). House of Scandal 06:44, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I'm afraid I don't know much about the subject - I was just lucky, I suppose. May I suggest WP:VPT? Biruitorul 06:45, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, sorry but I don't know much about it either. FreplySpang 06:46, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks guys, I guess I will just convert it outside of Wikipedia. Thanks for all the feedback. --Green-Dragon 06:49, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, want to say off hand that I'm not an image expert and there are many more qualified than I to answer image questions. However Commons:SVG indicates that WikiMedia accepts the SVG format as a native format for uploading files and gives some help on how to do this. It indicates that MediaWiki uses rsvg to convert SVGs to PNGs for display. *nix users can use rsvg-view to preview how their SVGs will look when rendered by MediaWiki." It's a good bet that the users who helped write the Commons:SVG article will know more than I do how to answer the question. Every article in Wikipedia has a history tab indicating who contributed to writing it. Looking at this tab I see that User:Linuxerist and User:Arnomane are two of the folks who helped write the Commons:SVG article. Why not ask one of them? Best, --Shirahadasha 06:51, 3 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I can see that Shirahadasha gave you some good pointers on where to go for some answers — much better than I could have. I hope this works out for you. ~ Jeff Q (talk) 04:40, 4 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

How to vandalize a wiki

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Uh, why is that vandalization? It was a Help page! Deletion was not even discussed? This was "Speedy Deleted? Why? Please explain why this happened, as I dont' think it is OK to delete that article without discussing it when it is not deliberate spam. --Green-Dragon 08:22, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The official reason given for deletion was "how to", but my original reason for recommending that it be speedy deleted was "pure vandalism" under Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion, criterion G3. But if you think that the deletion of the article was improper, by all means feel free to bring it up for reinstatement at Wikipedia:Deletion review. --Metropolitan90 18:07, 6 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion of Azaghal (Band)

A tag has been placed on Azaghal (Band) requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a band, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not assert the subject's importance or significance may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for musical topics.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the article (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the article's talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Closedmouth (talk) 03:52, 27 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

These people have published WAY MORE albums then Good Charlotte, so why is good charlotte not deleted? Look at the content next time you delete something, this is a serious band. Holy shit, this is ridiculous. I busted my ass making that page and it gets deleted. If you want proof they exist do a google search, Azaghal (band) and tons of things will pop up. I want this page reverted. --Green-Dragon (talk) 06:06, 27 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Number of albums is not directly proportional to notability. Please read the notability guidelines for music --Closedmouth (talk) 06:16, 27 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Please do a little bit of research before claiming that a band is not notable. Just because I have not provided all of the information, seeing that I did not realize that not all bands are notable, does not mean that I am trying to fill up Wikipedia with spam. I am not. It meets:

5) Has released two or more albums on a major label or one of the more important indie labels (i.e. an independent label with a history of more than a few years and a roster of performers, many of which are notable). reference here

6) Contains at least one member who was once a part of or later joined a band that is otherwise notable; note that it is often most appropriate to use redirects in place of articles on side projects, early bands and such. reference here

And seriously... they already have an article on the nl wikipedia! [2].

It has met the requirements, and I want this page reverted. I spent a ton of time on that, and for you to delete it, is just ridiculous. --Green-Dragon (talk) 22:25, 27 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In case you are curious, I am not a band member of Azaghal. I just download their music, like it, and notice there is no page on Amarok that links to the band, so I thought "Damn I had better make one". I made one, and it got deleted. --Green-Dragon (talk) 22:32, 27 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe you should have added all this to the article in the first place. It's not up to the reader to research whether a band is notable, it's up to the author to assert it. If there is no assertion of notability, the article is deleted. Simple as that. If you recreate the article, with references, and with assertions of notability, it will most likely be kept. --Closedmouth (talk) 12:33, 28 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done. --Green-Dragon (talk) 02:25, 29 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Warning

I have removed a personal attack you made on other Wikipedia editors. Please refrain from doing so in future, or you may be blocked. Please focus on the message, not the messenger(s). Thanks, Crum375 (talk) 22:20, 7 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Excuse me, what are you talking about? I have no idea what you are refering to... Maybe you got the wrong user? --Green-Dragon (talk) 05:15, 10 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Does this ring a bell? I suggest you read up on WP:NPA. Thanks, Crum375 (talk) 05:20, 10 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, sorry... I agree that is a personal attack, but that was not me. Someone logged onto my account (I am sure someone I know...) and added that. If I had known that my user had posted that I would not have asked about that personal attack. Sorry to waste your time... --Green-Dragon (talk) 23:15, 10 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You are responsible for your account. If you have housemates which do not behave themselves, you should be more careful with your password, and make sure you log out each time.  Xiutwel ♫☺♥♪ (speech has the power to bind the absolute) 14:32, 26 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You are right. Sorry about that. --Green-Dragon (talk) 02:50, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

left handed

I was very interested by this addition you made to the 9/11 article. It would be great to have a reliable source which verifies that Osama is left handed! Do you have one? Thx  Xiutwel ♫☺♥♪ (speech has the power to bind the absolute) 14:36, 26 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Here is the FBI source : http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/terrorists/terbinladen.htm . --Green-Dragon (talk) 02:58, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thx! It may take several years, though, before the 9/11 Imperial Guard will allow me to mention that on the article... ;) — Xiutwel ♫☺♥♪ (speech has the power to bind the absolute) 22:07, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I started a discussion about it, let me know what you think :). --Green-Dragon (talk) 04:06, 19 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Tap Project

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Speedy deletion of Tap Project

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