User talk:Holly Cheng/Archive12

F.Y.I.

There is a less than warm reception for the Dave Teo DYK listing at Admin noticeboard. Also see this or this. I thought that you would like to know.-- Jreferee t/c 21:22, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Cat on mat

Hello, you marked Image:Cat-on-mat.GIF as {{PD-ineligible}}. This might be true if this were a generic block diagram of the idea it represents, but it is not. It contains shading etc. which clearly come directly from [1] -- exactly the same shapes, fonts, shading, etc., with only a slightly different color. I believe this is a copyright violation. --Macrakis 23:39, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

FPC St. Louis

Hello, I don't know if this is the proper channel but I was wandering if the St. Louis skyline picture that was accepted for FP status could be the FP for Dec. 11th? It's my b-day :) cheesy I know.

Thanks Brian Uphoff —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.239.243.55 (talk) 00:02, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Sure, why not. howcheng {chat} 00:52, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Thank you

Moved to user page

Lord Stewart

I found the guy, Charles Stewart, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry. It took a while, mind you; just imagine the number of people with a name like Lord Stewart in Georgian Britain! -- Chris.B | talk 15:32, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Re. Template http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Template:POTD/2007-03-08

Hi Howcheng

The name of the town given in the description in above template and also in others related links is not correct.

The 1877 colour photo by Louis Ducos du Hauron is NOT of the town of Angoulême, France, but it is the town of Agen, France.

A photograph of the St. Caprais Cathedral given in the town's website as per URL below will confirm my contention.

http://www.ot-agen.org/_eng/visite/visite.htm

Please verify my info and correct the description.

Thanks

CuriousJM

PS: This is my first post and I hope you are the right person to be contacted for this correction. I had tried to edit the relevant info myself but couldn't find the proper link. —Preceding unsigned comment added by CuriousJM (talk • contribs) 16:54, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Re: Welcome note and Du Hauron Agen photo.

Thanks for the welcome note and prompt action on Du Hauron Agen photo. I am a regular poster in Google Earth Community and very frequent user of Wikipedia. I will go through the help/hint pages referred by you and may post/edit entries in Wiki in future. Thanks once again.CuriousJM (talk) 10:16, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

Du Hauron - Agen

Thanks for fixing - all I eved did was upload a hi-res scan of the image for FPC, I never checked the article text... Greetings, --Janke | Talk 19:49, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia Picture of the Day

Hi I noticed that you were an admin and mostly concerned with images, so I thought I could ask you my question. I had a picture of mine pass as featured picture. So when does it appear as a picture of the day? Can I choose the day? Regards Muhammad Mahdi Karim (talk) 03:56, 25 November 2007 (UTC)

The POTD is pulled from the Featured Pictures in a roughly FIFO order. I wouldn't expect to schedule this one until next year. I usually only allow for specific requests to commemorate anniversaries, or if it's close enough to the day where it would normally appear otherwise (e.g., Image:STL Skyline 2007 edit.jpg which is going on the photographer's birthday). howcheng {chat} 18:16, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Muhammad Mahdi Karim (talk) 18:44, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Can I please get Feb 9, 2008? Muhammad Mahdi Karim (talk) 16:34, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

Could you please explain more fully?

The deletion log shows you deleted File:Iceberg nasa.jpg. But you didn't record a specific reason. Could you please explain more fully?

Thanks! Geo Swan (talk) 16:36, 25 November 2007 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion/2006 May 18. This was deleted for being an orphan (not used in any articles). If you have an article to use it in, please feel free to reupload it, or I can restore it for you. Another alternative is to upload it at Wikimedia Commons, where it doesn't need to be used in any articles. howcheng {chat} 18:12, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

Spiffier triple crown, new awards available

Imperial triple crown jewels.

Hi, I've been sprucing up the triple crown awards. Here's the new version of the imperial triple crown jewels you've already earned. Feel free to replace your old one with this if you like the new version better. I've also introduced two new triple crown awards for editors who've done a lot of triple crown work: the Napoleonic and Alexander the Great edition awards. If you're active in a WikiProject, check out the new offer for custom WikiProject triple crowns. I'll make those upon request if five or more editors qualify. See User:Durova/Triple crown winner's circle for more information. Thanks for your hard work, and cheers! Durova^Charge! 22:14, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

2007-12-06 POTD

Looks like User:John Reaves changed today's POTD at 01:08 (UTC), about an hour after it appeared on the main page, from Image:Hitlermusso2 edit.jpg to Image:Static jump.jpg "because today is the first day of Hanukkah".[2] While an insensitivity for showing Hitler during Hanukkah may not be a valid reason, an argument was made by User:Purgatorio on WP:ERRORS beforehand that the copy on Commons, Commons:Image:Hitlermusso2 edit.jpg, was deleted back in September for having an invalid license. I was also wondering about the licence myself when I first looked at it too.

Although I do not fully agree with John Reaves' original reason, I am hesitant to revert back because of the licencing issue. What do you think? I will leave it up to you whether to revert, continue the discussion on WP:ERRORS#Errors in Picture of the Day/Today's featured picture (if it is still up), etc. Cheers. Zzyzx11 (Talk) 03:09, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

Just curious...

Did you ever make a decision on whether this pic will get a shot at the main page? Videmus Omnia ^Talk 03:17, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

I think I will skip it. In the end analysis, it seems it would be likely seen as a detriment to Wikipedia's reputation. howcheng {chat} 17:56, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

That's really discouraging...well, thanks for considering it, anyway. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 20:05, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

History of erotic depictions was featured on the front page, with more and racier stuff, and there was no furore... --AnonEMouse ^(squeak) 02:19, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

Yes, but that topic has at least some educational value. This is more of a cheesecake photo. howcheng {chat} 06:18, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

POTD

We are currently in Hannukah, one of the many festivals of the Jewish calendar. Featuring a photograph of Adolf Hitler on the front page is really inappropriate given the time. Surely featuring the image can wait until some time after the holy days have finished (sometime after December 13).—Ryūlóng (竜龍) 07:51, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

I'm generally opposed to any sort of censorship, but we do no harm by featuring this picture on another day. I would argue against its removal as a POTD (unless the license is a problem), but simply making it the POTD for a different day is a simple move that keeps everyone just a little happier. :) kmccoy (talk) 07:55, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

OK, I rescheduled this as POTD for December 14. howcheng {chat} 17:54, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

POTD ordering

Hmm, so it could be four months before it's on the main page? Gah! — BRIAN0918 • 2007-12-06 17:56Z

Yep, there's kind of a long queue, although some pics might get faster treatment for anniversaries or holidays. howcheng {chat} 17:59, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

POTD

I am trying to nominate Template:POTD/2007-12-17. Let me know if you have any advice.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 07:22, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Opening Day would be good.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 17:36, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Can you post the text of the blurb I wrote for my photo at Image talk:20070616 Chris Young visits Wrigley (4)-edit3.jpg. I think it has gotten moved somewhere that I can not find.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 19:10, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Image:Santa Claus 1863 Harpers.jpg

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, Image:Santa Claus 1863 Harpers.png, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. MER-C 05:26, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:EverclearBottle.jpg)

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POTD 30th December

Hope this catches you in time. I responded to the POTD errors comments Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors unfortunately a bit too late. It appears QEII is indeed the second longest serving head of state as Sheikh Saqyr is no longer a head of state. The List of longest reigning current monarchs mentions this but it's easy to miss if you just look at the list. Nil Einne (talk) 08:59, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Image:20070616 Chris Young visits Wrigley (4)-edit3.jpg

Which Opening Day are you considering using Image:20070616 Chris Young visits Wrigley (4)-edit3.jpg for. I understand (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/important_dates.jsp) that 2007-03-25 is the international opening day with a game in Tokyo, Japan. Since the game time is to be announced and it may start at night it is possible that it is already by 2007-03-26 at gametime. Opening day for the rest of the league is 2007-03-30. I think I prefer the international day.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 23:10, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

March 25 sounds good to me. howcheng {chat} 18:28, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Is this date still set?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 15:19, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

What is going on with this?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 22:17, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

I still have that planned for that day, but I haven't gotten to writing the blurb for the 25th yet. howcheng {chat} 22:19, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Honestly, I don't generally read the POTD blurb. I kind of think some more detail about the background scoreboard and foreground bullpen would be appropriate. I will take a shot, but please keep an eye on what I am doing.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 02:20, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

P.S. I modified the credit in a way that might not be Kosher.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 02:28, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Mussel Slough Tragedy

Hey there, I just saw your post on User:Armona's page, I live just off of Grangeville, in Hanford, I'll go snap some pics in the morning when I get off when it clears up(CLETS is saying it is going to be foggy). Dureo (talk) 07:37, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Excellent. Thanks. howcheng {chat} 18:28, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

OK Dureo, that would be great. There are some other things that I plan to add to the article. The wording of Historical Landmark is inaccurate in that it says that the two local men killed were Deputy U.S. Marshals, which they were not. Also, the dead and wounded men were laid out under an oak tree on the Brewer farm. The tree became famously known as the Tragedy Oak. It blew down in a storm in the early 1990s. A piece of the tree was saved as a memorial and is on display at the Pioneer school. Armona (talk) 20:06, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Ah yes, Tragedy Oak is missing from the article. For my part, I'm planning to get the pic of the Mussel Slough Five in there as well. howcheng {chat} 20:33, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

Picture of the day

Since John Edwards is a candidate in the January 3 Iowa primary, I felt it was best to remove the image from the Main Page. I have moved January 4's POTD to January 3, and so on. Nishkid64 (talk) 01:38, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

Ah, I totally did not realize the primary was today. Bad timing on my part. Thanks for taking care of that. howcheng {chat} 02:48, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

GA review

You may notice that I have put Rancho San Francisco under my wing, so to speak. But due to personal matters, could I delay the review until about Wednesday/Thursday? I may get a chance to do it before then, but I'll have to see it as it goes. Yours, Rt. 20:39, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Wow, that was fast. I wasn't expecting a reviewer to come around for a few months. So sure, whenever you get the chance, that would be great. howcheng {chat} 21:30, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Cool. And regarding the time, I do my own sweeps of articles I've never heard of, and then I can actually learn something. :) Best, Rt. 21:42, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Just to let you know, I'll be doing it earlier than planned. Look forward to reviewing it! :) Rudget. 22:06, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar!

Moved to user page

Mary of Teck fpc

Hey i was perhaps wondering if i could change your vote on the Mary of Teck FPC as there are know a number of edited images up for candidacy, the best of which being, in my humble opinion, fir002's, anyway please take a look thanks Hadseys (talk • contribs) 03:33, 6 January 2008 (UTC)

POTD

Hi there, and thanks for the heads up regarding Template:POTD/2008-01-14. I looked at the caption and it seems well-written to me; I know little about the biological processes actually taking place in the picture and am relatively ill-qualified to further elaborate in the caption. I would certainly not be offended if someone more knowledgeable than myself were to modify it as they deemed appropriate. Lumbergh (talk) 00:24, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Japanese Gardens POTD

Hi Howcheng,

Thanks for the note on Template:POTD/2008-01-15. The only thing that troubles me a bit about the caption is the part about "...adapted for a Western setting".

I know what you're trying to say, but I wonder if the 'western' part isn't being a bit general. Like a Japanese Garden in Canada for example would not be adapted in the same way as this has been for the harsh summers of inland Australia. I don't how to word it better, whether it would be better just to say adapted for Australia, adapted for the latitude, adapted for the environmental conditions, or something else. Anyway, see what you think is best. I'll leave it up to you. Cheers, --jjron (talk) 08:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, yeah, that looks good now. Sweet, two POTDs in three days! --jjron (talk) 07:11, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

DYK

On 14 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article George Shima, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thank you for all that you have done, including all of your help at DYK! --Royalbroil 02:43, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Image:Warsaw Ghetto Josef Bloesche-edit1.jpg

Hi Howcheng,

I asked on this image's delist nom whether this version was the same as the version originally promoted to FP. I directed the question to you, as you seemed to be in the know, but you haven't replied. Just wondering if you do know?

There's also an issue that it now doesn't appear to be in any articles (at least not the version showing up on the FPC delist). Do you know if this is correct?

I was looking at closing it, but will leave it till things are a bit more definite.

Thanks for any clarification, --jjron (talk) 08:45, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

dyk

On 14 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lorenzo Sawyer, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Archtransit (talk) 21:46, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Rancho San Francisco

The article Rancho San Francisco you nominated as a good article has passed , see Talk:Rancho San Francisco for eventual comments about the article. Well done! Rudget. 22:03, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Excellent. Thanks! howcheng {chat} 00:42, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

An article which you started, or significantly expanded, Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, was selected for DYK!

On January 15, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 (talk) 06:20, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Adolph B. Spreckels

On 15 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Adolph B. Spreckels, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Elkman ^(Elkspeak) 14:33, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

TfD nomination of Template:DYKRefresh

Template:DYKRefresh has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. _{WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN}^{play it cool.} 22:25, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Fort Massachusetts/ 1st LA Native Guard image

Hey, just wanted to touch base on this one. No big deal, I'm sure you've seen the reference for this one by now. It's an image that was actually of a Union regiment and has been photoshopped to represent the old CSA militia unit (by someone other than the fellow who posted it to a Wiki page I presume.) It might have been done for someone's own amusement, for a game, etc., but then leaked out and misinterpreted/gone viral, etc. (It doesn't necessarily require any malice or intent to deceive, although one naturally wonders.) Red Harvest (talk) 06:53, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the note. The article was an interesting read. howcheng {chat} 06:57, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

O RLY?

Moved to user page

Main page discussion

You may appreciate or have an opinion on this: Talk:Main Page#"Did you know" and "On this day" are getting too long. Regards, Separa (talk) 16:02, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Updated the Konigssee track article on DYK nomination

I updated the DYK nomination on the Königssee bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track if you wish to have a look for reconsideration. Chris (talk) 23:55, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the DYK

Thanks for the DYK on the Igls bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track. I really appreciate it. Chris (talk) 01:35, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

William Rulofson

On 19 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Rulofson, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 12:08, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

reminder

Hi, I m sorry, if I am nagging. The Image:Flower with pollen-Edit2.jpg is an FP ad probably be POTD around mid Feb. Could I please have it on 9 Feb? its a special day :) Muhammad(talk) 12:57, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks :) Muhammad(talk) 05:18, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Why the incredulity?

France was majorly anti-Semitic and was occupied by Germany as well. There seem to be few references to the recipients of the Legion d'honneur on that page; feel free to remove them all. There are more than just a blog supporting Streicher's receipt of the award, but nothing that probably rises to a reliable source. Odd that the organization doesn't even have a list of its recipients. Carlossuarez46 (talk) 17:48, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

Use of NPS template

Hi Howcheng -- Your last comment on Talk:New Almaden pointed me to the NPS template. I see that there are about 40 sites listed now in Pages that link to Template:NPS. It is actually depressing to me to see that. I think that copying text from NPS websites and then using that template (instead of using full quoting where appropriate) is not making good articles, but is rather making more work for other editors. I would hope that you would consider using quotation marks or block quote formatting. I had thought that we were going to work on improving the New Almaden article, now I am depressed thinking we could get embattled on what is proper referencing. Sincerely, doncram (talk) 02:27, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

DYK Query

Firstly, I'd like to clarify on one response to my DYK suggestion related to Bombay Stock Exchange. You had said: "DYK is not a consolation prize for failed ITN candidates."

What are ITN candidates?

One more question: I wonder if I find an article containing an interesting fact, can I just nominate it in the suggestions page even if I did not contribute to its content? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mspraveen (talk • contribs) 15:47, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

WP:ITN is the news section on the Main Page, which is where articles about recent events go (even new articles). If a new article about recent events can't make it there, it does not get to be featured in DYK as a "second bite of the apple" so to speak. Regards, howcheng {chat} 17:33, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply. And, can you answer my other question as well. I reckon you missed it. :) Many thanks! Mspraveen (talk) 03:58, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Ah yes, of course you may nominate anyone else's article. Just don't forget to give them credit. howcheng {chat} 04:01, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Cracker Jack

About a year ago, you not only told me the image was OK, you placed it in the article for me. Now we've got some non-admin saying it's not OK. Who's right? Here's the original discussion (under my old username): [3] Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} 12:59, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

After some research, it turns out that the Coca-Cola can I originally pointed towards you is a different creature. The copyright on the Coke logo is expired and now it's only protected under trademark laws, which is why I can take my own photo of it and freely license it. Although I don't know the details of the Cracker Jack characters, I would say that to be on the safe side, it should be treated as non-free. Sorry for the confusion! howcheng {chat} 23:22, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

I redid the FU and they seem to have left it alone since. I appreciate your help. :) Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} 00:26, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

DYK

On 27 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alviso Adobe Community Park, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Bookworm857158367 (talk) 14:55, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

On 29 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Casa de Estudillo, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Daniel Case (talk) 05:22, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

Re: DYK

Sorry, and thanks for the suggestions - I saw all the rules. BTW, can you check the The Sea Island Mathematical Manual DYK nomination? I put a reference too it and it seems to meet all other criteria. Thanks! Also, if you are to reply, please reply on my talk page. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 20:09, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Hopefully you don't get hit by a bus, or even worse a garbage truck. That's when it's bad - you're lying there bleeding, it hurts everywhere and it smells. :) - Milk's Favorite Cookie 22:53, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Savanna Portage State Park

I have answered your point on the article talk page. I am not sure if it is possible to directly link the page directly on point; one must go to the linked page and use the search function. But in any event I added additional (although slightly more cumbersome) sources. Regards, Kablammo (talk) 00:25, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Rouse DYK hook

Hi. Thanks for your feedback about DYK on Pete Rouse. Here I tried to improve the hook, as you suggested. Do you think this is better or can you help me make it punchier? Thanks muchly. HG | Talk 07:10, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

DYK thanks

I did the DYK update a few hours ago and wanted to thank you for checking all the articles - it was my first time to do DYK and that made things much easier (and hopefully I did everything correctly).

Also as regards the Carl Frederik von Breda self-nom, I can email you a scan of the subscription-only article if you want to check that - the first few items in the hook (swedish painter, studied with Reynolds) are in this ref. Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 15:39, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

No need. We trust you. :) howcheng {chat} 17:19, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks - Could you please update DYK - I would do it, but one of my articles is in the next updates list and I want to avoid conflict of interest. Thanks, Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 23:11, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

Double thank you for the update and the DYK notice. I will try to help with updates from now on, as I see the need. Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 00:01, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Barnstar

Moved to user page

Potd req

Can we do Image:HonusWagnerCard.jpg as Potd on Feb 24th, which is Wagner's birthday? Jeff Dahl (Talk • contribs) 03:51, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Sounds good to me. howcheng {chat} 06:30, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Image:Fly-Angel.jpg

Hello, I've noticed that the featured photograph of the Angel of the North is available in a much higher resolution at the original uploader's Flickr account here, and is under a CC attribution licence. Does this mean that it would be able to be uploaded over the lower quality, but featured picture? I'm a bit unsure what the rules allow, but it would be presumably better to have the larger image on here. Thanks. Bob talk 15:54, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, that's entirely acceptable. Thanks. howcheng {chat} 17:26, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Template:Hadrosaur tree noframe

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If the template is intended to be substituted, please feel free to remove the speedy deletion tag and please consider putting a note on the template's page indicating that it is substituted so as to avoid any future mistakes.

Thanks. --MZMcBride (talk) 06:29, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Mussel Slough Tragedy

Hi -- sorry I did not get your message re: Mussel Slough citations until now. I can provide citation for claims that the M.S. settlers were squatters, and I think a section on that would be warranted, as it is closely related to the "myth" side of the story (the myth being that the "squatters" were "settlers" -- the difference in names here is crucial). So, I could add a citation and brief section, but I don't want to screw up the GA status of the article. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ahatcher (talk • contribs) 15:14, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

An expansion on that point would only be an improvement to the article. Please add it at your leisure, but be sure to follow the footnote/reference format that's been implemented. Thanks. howcheng {chat} 18:52, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

POTD

We have a last minute POTD request for February 14, rushed through FPC - Image:Love or dutya.jpg. Thanks. MER-C 04:59, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Here's the FPC nomination, which passed. Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/"Love or Duty". Spikebrennan (talk) 14:11, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

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Image:Serbia boundaries CIA.jpg

Hi, Howcheng. I stumbled across Image:Serbia boundaries CIA.jpg. It's an image on the Commons, but with an image description page here (containing two categorizations) and a talk page (tagging it as part of WikiProject Kosovo). What is the typical thing to do in a case like this? Since the image itself is a Commons image, should the image description page and talk page be deleted here? If so, is there a CSD for this? —Bkell (talk) 02:44, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

IfD questions

I saw your comments at Template_talk:Oldafdfull and then your more recent reply to my question at Template_talk:Oldifdfull, so I thought I'd pose this to you.

I made a minor but probably bold for a deletion process template change to the {{ifd top}} template to give it a result parameter as many of the others have. However, I found out afterwards that contrary to the instructions on the template documentation, closing admins are transcluding the colored box templates. All of the other XfDs subst as far as I know. This means the change I made is now showing on all the recent IfD closings which can make them look a little odd. Secondly, I noticed that closing admins are placing the {{ifd top}} template above the discussion header, contrary to the closing instructions. I've commented on these at WT:IFD. I can easily undo the changes I made, but wanted to get some opinions, since it seems people are following a completely different procedure than the one that is written down. If you could, I'd appreciate your comments at WT:IFD#Closing Procedures. Thanks.--Doug.^{(talk • contribs)} 03:40, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

FP

If you want your image to be on the main page, is there a place you suggest it? Or do you just put it in in the selected day? Please reply on my talk page. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 16:49, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

Alexz Johnson / Instant Star Pictures

Thanks very much for your work on this! And thanks for the quick action in putting the right picture in the info box at the top of the article.

The Alexz Johnson article really needed some good pictures! I'll also add them in to the Instant Star article.

I really wanted to get all this done before Alexz Johnson releases her solo CD, which has the potential to be a major hit. (We'll see; one never knows about these things, but given that the show has been broadcast in 120 countries . . . )

Thanks again!

JD Fan (talk) 03:04, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

No problem. I didn't know that was the "right" image, but it seemed the most appropriate. Good luck with the articles and happy editin. howcheng {chat} 03:17, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

CC-by

Great, thanks--I'd like to experiment with this. Are they at Commons as well? That's where I put most Flickr photos for which I've gotten permission. The second question is, how come nobody has answered the many questions I've asked about this at various discussion pages, and how come no "image expert" knew this before? It's a serious problem that most people do not know this is possible. Badagnani (talk) 03:30, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I believe the Commons versions of the templates also allow for this. I don't know why nobody was able to answer your question; I would have had I seen any of the discussion up until now. howcheng {chat} 03:31, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

You weren't right. I pasted the sample you gave me into a recent Commons upload and clicked "preview." Didn't work; the photo credit and link do not show up at all. That's why I began using the alternate license in the first place. Can we please get this fixed? Everyone I've asked to help with this eventually "forgets" about it, or seems quite disinterested right off the bat. Thanks, Badagnani (talk) 03:40, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Permissions on Launch loop images.

I took this edit you made[4]

And I copied the permission across to: http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Image:LaunchLoopRotor.png

Since they're both covered by the same permission.

Trust that's OK, I'm not sure whether you need to update anything your end or whether it's automagically covered.- (User) WolfKeeper (Talk) 20:53, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, that's perfectly fine. Thanks for the note. howcheng {chat} 20:55, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Permission OTRS Antonello Matarazzo

Thank you a lot! I've just uploaded two files. Excuse me, I've only a question: is this permission valid for other Wikipedia language too? all the best --Carlons (talk) 20:54, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, a free license release is valid for anything. You should upload these to Wikimedia Commons so that they can be used on all projects. Regards, howcheng {chat} 20:56, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Alexz Johnson Photos

After going to some trouble to get the licencing permissions for the Alez Johnson / Instant Star photos, I find that one of them was replaced with an unlicenced photo, by a person with a history of copyright violations, namely: http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/User_talk:Geniusd402

I just wanted to flag this point in case the problem continues. I reverted their edit to reinstate the properly licenced photo.

Thanks again for your help with the licencing permissions!

JD Fan (talk) 04:00, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, that's always a problem in many articles. WP:NFCC is your friend here; you can always cite policy when removing those. Reverting clear policy violations also doesn't count for 3RR either. howcheng {chat} 04:17, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Groomsport Image

Could you let em know what the email address is for what you require? Austenlennon (talk) 14:16, 28 February 2008 (UTC)austenlennon

permissions-enwikimedia.org. howcheng {chat} 17:19, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

article improved

Hi, I don't understand, I've improved the article with images and other informations as requested, but now someone (not registered) has attached this template [5]... --Carlons (talk) 00:22, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

What you need to do is cite your article to reliable, 3rd-party sources, preferably using inline citations. Please read WP:CITE for guidance. Good luck. howcheng {chat} 00:26, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you.

I'd like to thank you for the adding my image of GGB refraction to the refraction article. Best wishes.--Mbz1 (talk) 00:47, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Seemed like the obvious thing to do. :) howcheng {chat} 00:49, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

article improved

Thank you for your answer... I've improved this article again, I wouldn't want to impose on your kindness, but can you help me to understand if is it ok now? [6] Best --Carlons (talk) 09:39, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Photorealism Image Removal

Hello, in your deletion of the image from the photorealism article you told me to look at example 2 of the Improper Image Use which states an image cannot be used that has a corporate image or logo. There was no logo or corporate image in the uploaded photo that I was aware of. It is however a famous image but is used for commentary and as a subject of study/information on the subject of photorealism. Any clarification of the deletion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Zachiroth (talk) 03:28, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Arg, the link changed. It's item 2 of the "Images" subsection of WP:NONFREE#Unacceptable use -- "A rose, cropped from a record album, to illustrate an article on roses." You have a nonfree photorealistic painting, used to illustrate the article on photorealism. I don't know if you can get your hands on a free image, but one can certainly be created (by somebody -- doesn't mean it has to be you). Since the image is replaceable a free use photorealistic painting, it can't be used here (WP:NONFREE#Policy item 1). Sorry for the confusion. howcheng {chat} 05:41, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

POTD for March 15

I recommended Image:Ireland from space edit.jpg for POTD for March 15-- I don't know whether you saw the suggestion. Saint Patrick's Day is being observed on March 15 this year (rather than the usual date of March 17) to avoid a conflict with Holy Week. Spikebrennan (talk) 03:38, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

POTD

Quite a while ago, you told me if I wanted to help out with POTD, to ask you. I would love to help out! Is there a list of the images to be POTD? I wouldn't also mind sending the messages to the users as well. Tell me what you think. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 21:15, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Images are in reverse order, currently in the middle of Wikipedia:Featured pictures thumbs 10. Be sure to read WP:POTD/G and let me know if you have any questions. howcheng {chat} 00:28, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Ok. I created this Anything I could improve on? It would be best to reply on my talk page. Thanks, - Milk's Favorite Cookie 03:40, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Sorry I missed Edward. (Totally forgot). I skipped the next 2, and created this. Give me some suggestions if I made any mistakes. Thanks, - Milk's Favorite Cookie 00:53, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

How is this?. I would say my best one yet. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 00:45, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

A Junco By Any Other Name...

Not to be argumentative or difficult, but how confident are you that the image you placed in the taxobox at Dark-eyed Junco is actually a Junco? I'm a beginning birder myself - not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but when I looked at that image I have to admit to being a little skeptical on the ID. If it is a Dark-eyed Junco, I'm pretty certain it's not a member of the Slate-colored Junco hyemalis hyemalis subspecies, but you didn't change the caption, and I'm always open to the possibility of being wrong. Thanks. - Ken Thomas (talk) 00:15, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Good question. I was relying on the ID by the Flickr user, who seems to have a pretty good track record (I uploaded ~15 of his bird photos today), but now that I examine it closely, based on [7] it seems to look a lot more like the Oregon form. howcheng {chat} 00:27, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Hope you don't object, but since the slate-colored version is the more common Junco subspecies, I thought it might be more appropriate to have a slate-colored Junco in the taxobox. I moved the Oregon Junco image into the body of the article (next to the Oregon Junco description, replacing a lower-quality image) and also corrected its description on Commons. Feel free to revert if you don't agree with the changes. Ken Thomas (talk) 18:16, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

I have absolutely no stake in the article or the photo, so whatever you think is best is fine with me. howcheng {chat} 16:27, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

General notability and citations addressed

As a Wikipedia Administrator who has previously commented on http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Dai_Bai_Zan_Cho_Bo_Zen_Ji could you please check out the changes that have been made and if appropriate delete the "general notability" "missing citations" flags. Thank you. — User:Zenquaker —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zenquaker (talk • contribs) 22:17, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

Hunsdon House

Thanks for starting Hunsdon House. I'l see if I can expand it a bit. - PKM (talk) 03:50, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

DYK edits

Thank you for your supportive comment. Clearly I had no intention to cause the upset I obviously did. Ghmyrtle (talk) 09:01, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Tenby Davies Photos

Dear Howcheng

I just wanted to thank you for clearing the permissions for the Tenby Davies photos to be used, and repairing the links to the relevant page. One small thing, when I originally uploaded the scans I put the date Richard Davies sent then to me, but I think I should have put the date they were uploaded? As a new user I’m still trying to find my feet. Anyway, thanks again for your help with this.

Regards Lepidus Magnus (talk) 15:01, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Image:Paul_Stamets_by_oxyporus.jpg

Replicated from User talk:Harmil:

Regarding your note at Image:Paul_Stamets_by_oxyporus.jpg, one of the easiest things to do is simply ask him for freely licensed photo. Instructions at WP:COPYREQ if you need them. howcheng {chat} 18:55, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

I did just that. No response. See the image discussion page for more details. I've been around Wikipedia for quite a while. I know the ropes. There's not, as far as I can tell, going to be a freely licensed replacement. We can argue that perhaps one day someone might get such an image, but there isn't one today, and we don't know how we'd go about getting one, so I don't see the point of suggesting that the image is "replaceable"... replaceable with what, exactly? -Harmil (talk) 18:58, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

I have sent them another email. Perhaps we'll get a response this time. howcheng {chat} 04:27, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Image:Kevintaft.jpg

I recently transfered this to Commons (so it could be used in French+English Wikipedias). I wanted to properly fill in the "Author" on Commons. But I'm not clear who it is. Is it the "Alberta Liberal Caucus", or is there a specific person. I thought you might know, since you handled the OTRS. --Rob (talk) 00:57, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

It's the Atlanta Liberal Caucus. howcheng {chat} 03:50, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Electron shell diagram

Could you upload a local version of the file? I would, but I can't save SVG files.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 06:15, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

I didn't think it was necessary; I protected it at Commons and cascading protection should take care of the local page, ya? And it may be a moot point now anyway since Raul put the liquid oxygen photo back. howcheng {chat} 16:37, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is officially on the 14 March 2008 this year. St. Joseph's Day is todady, 15 March 2008. Your source does not appear as scholarly as Catholic News Service. It is because of your source, somebody is trying to depend on wikipedia for the official St. Patrick's Day observance date. I gave them several reliable sources. They were in shock, but anyways, I thought I would point out the facts to you. Patjee (talk) 16:04, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Image:Dungeness crab face closeup.jpg

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, Image:Dungeness crab face closeup.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. MER-C 08:09, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

OTRS thanks

Hi... thanks for processing all those requests... gave you a lot of work! I was so thrilled that my friend agreed to release all those photos, its made a real difference to the numbers of titleholder photos out there. I've requested emails from the Flickr contacts and will get back to you with them asap. PageantUpdater talk • contribs 21:04, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Photo by Dave Frieder

In Hell Gate Bridge do we really want to use an image which requires attribution on the article page? I really don't like seeing that there. - Denimadept (talk) 18:19, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, it was simply his request that we add attribution there; we don't really have to have it. howcheng {chat} 18:21, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

It's his image, not so? If it's a question of "attribute or don't use", I suggest we revert or find another image. I've nothing against his wanting to mark his stuff; I have something against actually using the stuff so marked. - Denimadept (talk) 18:25, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

No, it's not a "attribute or don't use" case. He just simply asked for it to be in the articles. I had told him that it wasn't customary to do so. I told him I would add attribution but it might be removed by other editors, which is fine with him. howcheng {chat} 18:27, 19 March 2008 (UTC).

Oh. Well then, good image! After all, if someone wants to know an image's provenance, they can click on it. - Denimadept (talk) 18:38, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

quickimgdelete.js

Hi, did something changed with this script recently? Not that I could see any recent edits to it but for some reason it doesn't show anymore below my toolbox. And boy, I do miss it. Garion96 (talk) 18:34, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

It's still works fine for me. Have you added any new scripts to your monobook lately? Or perhaps something else has updated? If there's a Javascript error happening before quickimgdelete loads, then that will stop execution of any other script after it. howcheng {chat} 21:48, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

Strange, I will try to see if something has changed. It stopped working for me at my home and my work computer. Both in firefox and IE, and I haven't changed my monobook in months. Perhaps some other script in my monobook has changed. On a quick glance, do you see something strange in User:Garion96/monobook.js? Garion96 (talk) 22:39, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

Hebrew Ticket

I updated Commons, but I do not have rw privs on info-he so the ticket is still there for now. -- Avi (talk) 08:41, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Identical image on WP, WM

On wikipedia, how do I specify to use an image[8] from Wikimedia commons if there is one[9] of the exact same name on wikipedia? Z00r (talk) 09:30, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

I deleted the local copy. Just use the normal image syntax. howcheng {chat} 16:19, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. Z00r (talk) 21:00, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

oops sorry

Thanks for pointing out the image error with DYK. I was trying to just do the load quickly and forgot the image. Cheers Victuallers (talk) 17:49, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

Image:Mahuri.svg FA nomination

I should inform you about this: [10] Which side, I do not know. --293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 10:26, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

WP:Recent Additions

this edit seems to have gotten omitted at WP:DYKA. I am not sure if a non-admin should slap it in there. I think it should be in archive 133.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 23:15, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

In fact, this set of edits are missing.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTD) 16:56, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, the plan was to start archiving them when we take them OFF the main page, but I guess I was the only who decided to actually do it. I'll add them to the archive when I get a chance. Thanks. howcheng {chat} 18:56, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Re: Jordan Bayne

Thanks for your message. My concern is not with Jordan Bayne's own website. The GFDL is all well and fine in relation to that. My concern is with the duplicate text when compared to another totally independent and copyrighted website, namely The Internet Movie Database, as specified. How do you know which source the text was copied and pasted from, and do you hold similar details as regards the IMDB, allowing Wikipedia to copy from there? I would be grateful for answers to the above, as the Jordan Bayne Wikipedia article similarity to the IMDB bio is alarming. Thanks. Ref ^(chew)(do) 00:40, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

The IMDB bio is written by "blue eyed cherokee films" and if you look at her web site (which is pretty much the same as the IMDB bio), it says "© 2001-2008 Blue Eyed Cherokee". It seems pretty clear that the same entity has written both pages. howcheng {chat} 03:19, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

OK, thanks. Horrible article. Ref ^(chew)(do) 12:56, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

re: barnstar

Thanks! Epson291 (talk) 06:53, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

April Fool's DYK

Are you sure that we should use up all of our April Fool's DYK hooks in the first few hours of the day? How about we mix in some real (normal) hooks so that ther will be some left for later rounds? Do you have a different plan otherwise? Royalbroil 05:09, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

My plan was to only do two updates today instead of the usual four (I left a note at T:DYK/N), unless some of those shorter ones can get expanded. howcheng {chat} 06:17, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Excellent plan! It worked well. Royalbroil 13:03, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Good job on changing the DYK list right at midnight UST at the end of April Fool's Day. Royalbroil 00:11, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

...and thanks for your work on DYK in general! - House of Scandal (talk) 01:50, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

It's Okay

But, when I viewed the Dione picture, it said it had never been picture of the day. Next time I write an article for POTD, I'll double-check to see if its a rerun. Rj1020 (talk) 07:05, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I must have missed that one. It was down in the "File links" section. howcheng {chat} 16:09, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Ernie Awards

Thanks for fixing up my wikicode errors. Andjam (talk) 16:55, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Main page nomination for Manzanar

With the 39th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage coming up on April 26, I have nominated Manzanar to be on Wikipedia's main page on that date. Please add your support for that at Today's featured article requests.

Oh...how's it going, Howard? :-) -- Gmatsuda (talk)

The nomination was removed intially because there can only be five nominations on that page, but it's back, so if you are so incllined, please offer your support. Thanks! -- Gmatsuda (talk) 21:06, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Chinese copy method

Please see my response to your comment regarding citations in the nominations for Did you know.... I wish to also assure you that the term is neither racist nor pejorative in this use (except as bearing on intellectual property theft), or if in its original sense as suggesting a product of low quality, durability, etc. as noted in the article). Thank you for your consideration and best wishes, Leonard G. (talk) 23:47, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Further response to your response on the template talk, please review the article for completeness as it stands before responding on the template talk. Thank you, Leonard G. (talk) 03:05, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your edit

Hi Howcheng, thanks for your edit to "How to acquire a free image". I haven't had to email them in a while, so I was unaware that the email could be more specific. If you see anything else like that, please help me fix it. . .one of the problems that people run into is where to send stuff, and it's easy to get confused. Thanks again, R. Baley (talk) 22:48, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

Afrikaans permissions-commons OTRS ticket.

Re [11], I've taken the ticket. I've moved it to info-af, where I've asked someone else with rights there to handle it. If they don't, I'll take a crack at it despite not liking the permissions by email system. -- Jeandré, 2008-04-05t13:17z

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Standing Bear Productions logo.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Standing Bear Productions logo.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 12:27, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Image:Maxine Swann.jpg

Thanks for getting that nice head shot of Maxine Swann. She is a pretty lady and my image didn't do her justice. -Regards Nv8200p talk 14:40, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

I didn't do anything in particular. She sent it in to us via OTRS. howcheng {chat} 18:55, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Re: Ticket#2008040910002021

Hm, I'll watch for those little technicalities in the future. I'll be sending a follow up email, cheers. Spellcast (talk) 17:23, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

I've sent the new transcripts to the OTRS, thanks. Spellcast (talk) 20:03, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Danny Siegel

hi -

you helped about 6 weeks ago with this page (Danny Siegel). at the top, it says that it might not meet the standards nor be wikified. i think i have done both. can you check and please let me know if i need to add/change anything? thank you very much!

arnie draiman Soosim (talk) 11:07, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Image issue

I know you're busy but could you please take a look at something quickly? There is a dispute about the lead (infobox) image at Susie Castillo. The alternatives are a low-res headshot that is face on, and a hi-quality hi-res version that is a long photo and not such a good photo of her face. My argument is that the smaller image should be in the infobox, because regardless of quality issues, the proportions of image itself and the angle of the face are more suitable. User:David Shankbone, who took the other photo, argues that "I disagree with your reasoning, and highest quality needs to be the lead. Also, for someone who is a beauty pageant contestant, full body works better anyway". We're not going to get anywhere with this and I would appreciate another opinion, perhaps at the article talk page? Thanks. PageantUpdater talk • contribs 14:40, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Your copyright question.

Sorry for the delay. Unfortunately, such a transfer is not possible. The assignment of a copyright must be in writing to be effective, per 17 USC § 204 (a):

"A transfer of copyright ownership, other than by operation of law, is not valid unless an instrument of conveyance, or a note or memorandum of the transfer, is in writing and signed by the owner of the rights conveyed or such owner's duly authorized agent".

Cheers, though. bd2412 T 16:18, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

Camouflage article

It's been a long time coming, but I mentioned wanting to do a theory heavy re-write of the camouflage article (see here) and you were in favor of that. I have started work on such an article here. Right now my intent is to get it finished up in the next few days, then publish it under the title "Theory of camouflage" or something similar. That way I can put it up for a DYK nomination, which seems to be a good way to get lots of people to take a look and do some proofreading for me :). The current camouflage article could then be re-worked into an article on cryptic coloration (which already redirects there) and the title "camouflage" could be used as a disambiguation page. Let me know what you think. scot (talk) 17:08, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Ghana Mission images

Hi! I've uploaded the two images as Image:Ghana Mission 017.jpg and Image:Ghana Mission 247.jpg. Would you be willing to add the OTRS permission confirmation? —Remember the dot ^(talk) 03:37, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Done. Next time, please use {{otrs pending}} instead of pasting in the contents of the email (to protect privacy). Thanks. howcheng {chat} 17:41, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/The Trumpet Calls

Hi Howcheng,

Have just promoted this as FP. Unfortunately we've just missed this year, but could I recommend this as a good POTD for ANZAC Day (April 25) next year. I know it's a long way off, but there must be a fair backlog by now anyway. Cheers, --jjron (talk) 08:52, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Well we don't a year's worth of backlog but I can save this (I can just create it soon for next year), but is there another Australian holiday that might work out for this? Maybe Remembrance Day or something? howcheng {chat} 16:14, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah I would have thought 11 November would be more appropriate being a FP specifically related to WWI, or 21st November if your looking for a tie in with the creator Norman Lindsay. Alternative 31 May as thats the date 90 years ago(1918) that all Australian troops on the Western Front came under command of Australian John Monash. Gnangarra 10:56, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Incorrect

Regarding this, the image was tagged as fair use yet you deleted it under CSD#I9, Blatant copyright infringement, which explicitly states "This does not include images used under a claim of fair use". It is hard to understand this mistake, since the image was tagged so clearly as used under fair use. In the case that the copyright holder complained about the use, that is irrelevant to whether it is fair use--judges, not copyright holders, determine what uses are fair, and this usage would be fair use indeed (although I'd like to be emailed any such correspondence). I will be re-uploading the image under a fair use claim, as it was before, since it is a historical photo that cannot be replaced, and is important in the articles in which it appears. Ewenss (talk) 18:55, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Hey

This is User:Deepak. Unfortunately, I've left Wikipedia. And sorry about that. I think somewhere down the line, I got too tempted to add false copyright tags in my attempt to add good images to Wikipedia and failed to realize the consequences. Cheers --98.223.115.18 (talk) 03:23, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

POTD for 2008-05-01

Aren't gonna save that for halloween as per [[12]]? --antilived^{T | C | G} 08:52, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Yea, I thought that this had been designated for Halloween! Royalbroil 19:28, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Yeah well, we had too much of a bloc of bugs, birds, and landscapes that I needed something to break the monotony. howcheng {chat} 04:18, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Stab City Redirect

According to the deletion discussion for the "Stab City" page, it was your good self who deemed it fair to redirect the page to Limerick (city)

Given that Limerick is not the only place in the world to be given this name, and the fact that most people from Limerick would find the term deeply offensive when used to refer to their city, I believe the newly redirected page constitutes an inflamatory redirect. Squidlimerick (talk) 18:37, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

It wasn't my decision. If you look at the deletion discussion it was unanimously decided upon. I only implemented the community decision. However, please feel free to take this to WP:RFD. howcheng {chat} 02:49, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

DYK

On 28 April, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rotabuggy, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Good job, fascinating topic! --Royalbroil 19:26, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Conclusion: Image placeholders centralized discussion

Hi. I'm sending this to you because you participated in the Centralized discussion on image placeholders that ended on 23 April.

That discussion must produce a conclusion.

We originally asked "Should the addition of this box [example right] be allowed? Does the placeholder system and graphic image need to be improved to satisfy policies and guidelines for inclusion? Is it appropriate to some kinds of biographies, but not to others?" (See introduction).

Conclusions to centralized discussions are either marked as 'policy', 'guideline', 'endorsed', 'rejected', 'no consensus', or 'no change' etc. We should now decide for this discussion.

Please read and approve or disapprove the section here: Conclusion --Kleinzach (talk) 11:22, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

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Jesus hair

Do not be alarmed if you see that this has reappeared: seeing that the Ebay scam auction actually linked to the article, I thought it useful to recreate it as a warning to any hopeful bidders that it had been deleted as a blatant hoax. My idea is that the warning should stay till after 3 May when the auction closes. I notified the deleting admin, Black Kite. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 23:09, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

P.S. - DrHaroldForsythe (talk · contribs) who I think created the original article promptly blanked my warning; Cluebot restored it, but you might keep an eye on it - it's bed-time here. JohnCD (talk) 23:14, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

P.P.S. Black Kite has protected it. No problem. 05:11, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Discovery Map

Your replacement for the deleted map is much appreciated. Would it be possible to move the red line (indicating to 82°17'S) so that it remains on the Ross Ice shelf, rather than going inland, as shown at present? If you drop the line vertically from the White Island corner, that will do the trick nicely. Many thanks again. Brianboulton (talk) 23:39, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Y Done howcheng {chat} 00:22, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks from me too. Your help is much appreciated. Finetooth (talk) 02:12, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Taylor Dayne

Howdy. I made a small edit to the Taylor Dayne article and noticed it was under full protection. Judging by your comment in the block log, I'm thinking maybe you didn't mean to do this? Can you check it out? Didn't want to lift the protection or semi-protection without asking you first. - eo (talk) 01:24, 3 May 2008 (UTC)