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Bhopal

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Thanking you in advance for any help you can give to the very substandard Bhopal Disaster article, with bulleted lists in the place of readable, fact-based text. There is going to be an uptick in page views now that it is back in the news with the conviction of Indian nationals June 2010. Good luck! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Garydave (talk • contribs) 20:21, 7 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I agree, the article isn't really up to scratch. Thanks for the support, WackyWace talk to me, people 20:24, 7 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You

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Thank You for your advice. Well, I have a little confusion in adding references in my article. Can I add the references and sources in the end of the article in the External Links section? Tatiraju.rishabh (talk) 14:25, 9 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Really what you should do is add references in the article using the references tag. I reccomend taking a look at Wikipedia:Citing sources, which should tell you everything you need to know about using references.WackyWace talk 14:29, 9 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

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...for that. I was still struggling with the template when I saw you'd done it instead ;-) Cheers, TFOWRThis flag once was red 13:54, 3 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rollback

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Hello, per your request, I've granted you Rollback rights! Just remember:

If you have any questions, please do let me know. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:21, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!

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Thank you for the barnstar, much appreciated! SeaphotoTalk 16:06, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No worries! WackyWace talk 16:08, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for July 2010 Canada/United States heatwave

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— Rlevse • Talk • 06:03, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Signpost

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An RFC on the spelling of Spitsbergen (or is it Spitzbergen) is currently taking place here. Possibly worth mentioning in the Signpost? Mjroots (talk) 11:29, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, looks like an interesting one, that. I'll get to work on it this evening for Monday. Regards, WackyWace you talkin' to me? 12:46, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost may also be interested in this, which I discovered on WP:AN. Mjroots (talk) 06:03, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Already put that in In the news. Thanks for the tip, WackyWace you talkin' to me? 06:17, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi; it's hard to select/ration images until we know what the other two "choice of the week" people will say. I've blanked out the FP choice of the week, and will edit it down to a manageable size. Do you access the signpost IRC? I've never done IRC before, but it would be an advantage, I think. Tony (talk) 09:36, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I've been in the Signpost IRC channel, but either there wasn't anyone on there or it didn't work. I agree, though, it would certainly help getting the Signpost out on time. WackyWace you talkin' to me? 11:46, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

USAir Flight 405 - Comments on GA (and FA) level

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I apologize for editing your archived page on this article, but I did not realize it was archived until after I entered all the data. You have a great article in my view and you deserve a lot of credit for all the time spent.

http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/Wikipedia:Peer_review/USAir_Flight_405/archive1#USAir_Flight_405

Drop me a line when you reach FA status with it. § Music Sorter § (talk) 10:12, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You are now a Reviewer

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Hello. Your account has been granted the "reviewer" userright, allowing you to review other users' edits on certain flagged pages. Pending changes, also known as flagged protection, is currently undergoing a two-month trial scheduled to end 15 August 2010.

Reviewers can review edits made by users who are not autoconfirmed to articles placed under pending changes. Pending changes is applied to only a small number of articles, similarly to how semi-protection is applied but in a more controlled way for the trial. The list of articles with pending changes awaiting review is located at Special:OldReviewedPages.

For the guideline on reviewing, see Wikipedia:Reviewing. Being granted reviewer rights doesn't change how you can edit articles even with pending changes. The general help page on pending changes can be found here, and the general policy for the trial can be found here.

If you do not want this userright, you may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time. —DoRD (talk) 18:16, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your redirect change!

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...I'm not sure what you did, but it definitely helps. I will copy it from now on!

J.Lepeltier (talk) 12:43, 2 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Replied at your talk page. WackyWace converse | contribs 10:22, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fabulous (UK Prank Rock Group)

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Hi, I made the changes you suggested. Can you advise further. Ideally I 'd like to change the title to Fabulous (band). Is this doable? If so can you advise. Sinsaiman (talk) 13:40, 2 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Replied at your talk page. WackyWace converse | contribs 10:22, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Huggle

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Hey I saw that you're using Huggle and wanted to try it out, too. I downloaded it, but every time I try to open the program I get the message: CLR error: 80004005. The program will now terminate....What can I do to fix the problem? TRBP (I hear voices telling me what to do) 19:09, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Replied at your talk page. WackyWace converse | contribs 10:22, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fabulous prank rock

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Thanks for your encouragement. If you could change that to Fabulous (band) I'd be grateful. I take on board your suggestions and will make some text edits and put in more references. Maybe I can check in with you in a week's time so you can have another look at it. Thanks. Sinsaiman (talk) 10:13, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Replied at your talk page. WackyWace converse | contribs 10:22, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

LF-190 Pionyr

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Appreciate that you don't check/reply the talk pages on articles but please see:Talk:Let LF-109 Pionyr, you may also want to look at (both which have comments (not from me) which need addressing:

Any comments regarding the LF-190 please use the articles talk page Pandaplodder (talk) 11:06, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Cotswold Air Show

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— Rlevse • Talk • 18:03, 7 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Libraries in Cardiff

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Hi there. Please could you participate in this discussion. Thanks. Welshleprechaun 20:59, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Wikipedia Signpost: 9 August 2010

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DYK for Sogen Kato

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The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 16 August 2010

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The Signpost: 23 August 2010

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Predictably...

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The Signpost: 30 August 2010

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Sutton Wick air disaster's GA review

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So far as I'm concerned there are only two outstanding issues to be addressed before this can be listed as a GA. The first is to clarify what "blind approach" means, and why it was blind, and the second is perhaps related to that. What time of the day or night did this accident happen? Was it in darkness? Malleus Fatuorum 17:44, 2 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

License tagging for File:UPSAirlinesFlight6crashsite.jpg

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Articles for deletion nomination of UPS Airlines Flight 6

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I have nominated UPS Airlines Flight 6, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/UPS Airlines Flight 6. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

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You sound like a great person...

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I just wanted to say that :-) Chevymontecarlo 16:39, 6 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted
Your nomination for featured picture status, File:CVN-69-SPIE-training.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. I'ḏ♥One 19:33, 6 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A Journey

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Hi, I quite like the idea of adding a few more pictures to illustrate the artile. Perhaps cropping the Blair image you found might make it look ok. I'll have a look on Commons in the next day or so to see what else is available. In the meantime if you can help please feel free to add to the article. Cheers TheRetroGuy (talk) 22:15, 6 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Actually Blair's role in Northern Ireland is one thing I seem to have overlooked, I'll have a scout around to see if there's anything in the reviews I can use. Cheers TheRetroGuy (talk) 22:21, 6 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Good stuff. I agree it would be useful to have an image of Blair in the article, since it's his book and the article is rather empty when it comes to anything but text. I don't think that the image I added was particularly brilliant, though, since it was taken in 1998. Regards, WackyWace converse | contribs 15:33, 7 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 6 September 2010

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License tagging for File:2010 Conviasa ATR-42 crash.jpg

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The Signpost: 13 September 2010

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Re: Vancouver Island

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Thanks for the tips - looking at some GA's right now and I see what you mean.

Cheers, Ewaladel (talk) 06:07, 14 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Air Training Corps squadrons

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Hi would like your input on List of Air Training Corps squadrons which has just had a PROD added, its a list for the sake of list, any opinions? Pandaplodder (talk) 18:01, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 20 September 2010

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Wikipedia:Pending changes/Straw poll on interim usage

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Hi. As you recently commented in the straw poll regarding the ongoing usage and trial of Pending changes, this is to notify you that there is an interim straw poll with regard to keeping the tool switched on or switching it off while improvements are worked on and due for release on November 9, 2010. This new poll is only in regard to this issue and sets no precedent for any future usage. Your input on this issue is greatly appreciated. Off2riorob (talk) 23:52, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 27 September 2010

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The Signpost: 4 October 2010

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Digital manipulation of FPCs

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Hi! By "removing tracks" from Wikipedia:Featured_picture_candidates/Seven_Pillars_of_Wisdom, besides cropping, I also meant digitally removing them. Is that option allowed or not? (If done properly, of course)--Tomobe03 (talk) 19:48, 6 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 11 October 2010

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WikiNews?

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Hi, we are wondering why you've deserted The Signpost, and continue to contribute to WikiNews, which simply paraphrases and summarises better-written and more authoritative sources in a context that no one seems to want, parading as a viable WMF project. Tony (talk) 01:04, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fact is, since I hope to be a journalist when I'm older, I find Wikinews to provide excellent experience. I know you've had some difficulties with a few of the people over there, but I don't think its fair to describing it as something "parading as a viable WMF project." I'm someone who always like trying something new—I can't stand doing the same thing (in this case, writing for The Signpost) for months on end. Without a doubt I will continue contributing to The Signpost in the future—it is written by several of the best people on Wikipedia—but I'm not sure when that will be. Wackywace converse | contribs 15:37, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Wackywace, OK, I'd guessed that was the reason. But pity a journalist's job where you have to write to deadline every day. Also, I fear the business model of broadsheets will have decayed almost completely when you get to being a journalist. Think of broadcast journalism, too; might be a better option. On The Signpost, my perception is that it's a more close-knit group, and copy-editing is done regularly on one's work. It is becoming more widely read in the WMF community, especially by foreigners. It's on a good trajectory. Feedback from readers is also more forthcoming. Tony (talk) 08:36, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, I know what you mean. The Signpost is a fantastic publication, and indeed recently it has become much more prominent around not just Wikipedia, but also other WMF projects. There are lots of problems over at Wikinews right now, including the issue of the number of people working there—including me, it ammounts to about six. Broadsheets are in decline, yes, and much of the media is moving on to the web. But there isn't exactly an industry that hasn't suffered in the past ten years, whether it be the recession or the constant demand to make everything easier for the consumer. The problem is, wherever I apply for a job, it will be difficult to get. Wackywace converse | contribs 15:23, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Section break

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i think that your sources are good, i've checked almost all of your work, to be honest, it's really good, you should keep going p.s i know who you are Xeno616 (talk) 20:07, 13 October 2010 (UTC) oh and don't worry i'm not your stalker :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Xeno616 (talk • contribs) 20:24, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

gerrards cross tunnel

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Good work on the article. The only thing I would say at the moment is I'm not sure about the fair use picture. I did manage to get some pictures from the guy who has website, but for some reason I didn't get round to uploading them. I'll check my correspondence and see whether I have enough to meet the licensing requirements. Anyway, the point is that as the collapse was visible to the public and it wasn't that long ago, it is reasonably likely that a free picture could be found (particularly as the residents were dead against the supermarket so if it makes Tesco look bad they'd probably be happy to release it!) Quantpole (talk) 08:31, 15 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Air Greenland

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Thanks for that.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:50, 17 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No worries. Wackywace converse | contribs 17:00, 17 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 18 October 2010

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TUSC token e52d6a6dffd71806930178ef77686b90

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I am now proud owner of a TUSC account!

The Signpost: 25 October 2010

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DYK submission

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Hello! Your submission of MacArthur Airport disaster at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) below and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! SPhilbrickT 12:17, 26 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

In MacArthur Airport disaster, the term "propeller" occurs a number of times, sometimes spelled that way, and sometimes spelled "propellor". I think the latter is just a typo, but just wanted to make sure.

I also see "maneuverer" in a quote. I don't have access to the source, so don't want to change it if it is a faithful replication of the quote. Could you check?

Very interesting article, thanks for writing it.

Thanks for the fixes, will update the DYK status now.--SPhilbrickT 13:03, 26 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Burj Khalifa

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When you reverted, My edits also gone..please check..--Kalarickan | My Interactions 10:36, 27 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for MacArthur Airport disaster

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— Rlevse • Talk • 06:02, 29 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Very interesting article, big thank you for writing it. --Bongwarrior (talk) 07:09, 29 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for i (newspaper)

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— Rlevse • Talk • 12:02, 29 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

re Tory Christman

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Thanks very much! One step at a time, will try for T:TDYK, first. ;) But thank you for the kind words! Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 15:44, 29 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Heh, thanks very much. I will consider it. ;) -- Cirt (talk) 15:50, 29 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 1 November 2010

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Amusement Park WikiProject

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Hello Wackywace. Recently, the Amusement Parks WikiProject was reformatted and revived. As part of this process other related WikiProjects (such as Disneyland, Herschend Family Entertainment, Universal Parks & Resorts and Walt Disney World) were also revived and have now become part of the Amusement Park WikiProject as task forces. If you would like to remain listed as a member on these WikiProjects please re-add your name to the appropriate lists at the participants page. All names currently on the list have been cleared. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you for your cooperation, Themeparkgc  Talk  08:28, 6 November 2010 (UTC).[reply]

Can you please do the review ?

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Can you please volunteer to take over the GA Review at Talk:Don't Forget the Bacon!/GA1, or suggest someone else that can? The timing shows the intent. As does snarky comments like this [2]. Please? Can something be done about this retaliatory behavior pattern? -- Cirt (talk) 09:36, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2010 Karachi plane crash

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Yeah, but that's Mick. This is a guy with NINETEEN BLOCKS for edit warring and incivility, and I've been watching his antics on AfD for years. Heck, he just came off of a block five days ago. Frankly, I'm astonished no one's RfA'd him.  Ravenswing  19:45, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 8 November 2010

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A Journey

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Nice work on the article. I still haven't had a chance to read the book so I'm glad somebody else has been looking at this and taking it forward. Cheers TheRetroGuy (talk) 11:57, 10 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of bacon dishes

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On the discussion page of List of bacon dishes you wrote that you planned to expand all the sections in an attempt to bring it to FL status, but almost a month later, the process has not yet been completed.

The article, as it stands, lacks continuity - not only with regard to the balance of information, but also because you've altered the size of the photos relating to your edits, making all the others too small for their boxes. Please could you address this issue. Obscurasky (talk) 12:51, 14 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

FAC

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Hi there Wackywace! Thanks for your helpful edits at 1949 Ambato earthquake. I assume you know it's at FAC; would you be interested in providing commentary there? ceranthor 00:53, 15 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 15 November 2010

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Hi/Question

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I get the music video screenshot, but you said there are 2. There is only 1 non-free. Which is the other. Thank you.--CallMeNathan • Talk2Me 20:09, 16 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Um, every article has a cover. I mean you guys are pulling stuff out that isn't fair. Every FA music article has an album or single cover. I added info about it anyway. About both--CallMeNathan • Talk2Me 00:28, 17 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi again. That other editor is being rude and not responding and removing my messages, but of course leaving the oppose. Can you please give your opinion since your involved now, or leave some more comments. Thanks--CallMeNathan • Talk2Me 06:44, 17 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Internet linguistics GA nomination

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Hi there, thanks for helping out with the WP:GAN backlog by closing/quick failing Talk:Internet linguistics/GA2. The nominator seems to be fairly inexperienced though, and given that the first nomination was quicked failed for the reason that the peer review was still open, I checked the history of the talkpage. I believe that the nominator was under the impression that the peer review had been closed (with this edit). It might have been worth checking with the nominator to avoid them having to nominate again. No real harm done, but with such a long backlog, if the article had been in the queue for a while, I imagine it would have been frustrating for a new user for it to have been removed on a technicality, when most articles wait weeks to be reviewed anyway. This article has recently failed to be promoted to a Featured Article, and quick-failed one good article nomination. That's already a bit discouraging! Working out the intricacies of Wikipedia can take some time. Sometimes it's worth waiting the time it takes to drop a note to an editor to check that they understand what's gong on. I hope this doesn't sound too patronising! It's just that lots of potentially good editors get put off by bureaucracy before they really get to know how Wikipedia works. :)--BelovedFreak 12:04, 19 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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The Signpost: 22 November 2010

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Judge

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Hi, just reminding you about F and A. I'm doing the list now. Thanks! Tony (talk) 14:35, 27 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 29 November 2010

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The Signpost: 6 December 2010

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POTD December 26

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Just curious, why did you choose File:Notocactus minimus.jpg for this day? This looks like it just got promoted recently, and it shouldn't normally be allowed to jump the queue unless there's a specific reason for it (like an anniversary). Thanks. howcheng {chat} 18:35, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 13 December 2010

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The Signpost: 20 December 2010

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Review of the year

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Did we have this last year? You do get very good ideas!

Not sure about reviewing featured content. Choosing the best? Let me talk about this with dabomb87.

Any ideas for humour? Some Signpost prizes for the most embarrassing wiki-moment, the biggest drama, lamest post/thread, biggest windbag, etc? There could be a public short-list for each, with the SP's winner. I think Mono could help with that, possibly. Tony (talk) 10:28, 21 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Humour and "embarrassing incidents" need a wide net to catch. I wonder whether a few people could be emailed to cast the net? Best assembled off-wiki, of course. I could ask a few people myself, and if anything comes up, I'll pass to you or Mono. Tony (talk) 11:06, 21 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Review of the year

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Yes, of course, I'd be delighted to. - Jarry1250 [Who? Discuss.] 11:16, 21 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

South Park (season 13)

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Hey. You had weighed in at the first FAC for South Park (season 13), which got hung up largely because of the image. Now there is a second FAC discussion ongoing, where once again the image is dominating the conversation. At the FA delegate's suggestion, I am asking everyone who participated in the first FAC to weigh in once again, if it's not too much trouble, but please comment on the full set of FA criteria rather than just the image fair use rationale, so we can work toward a consensus on the overall FAC. Thanks! — Hunter Kahn 17:47, 21 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Question

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Do I have to get permission from Wikipedians to quote them in The Signpost? Guoguo12--Talk--  02:40, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bzuk (talk) 16:01, 24 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]


The Signpost: 27 December 2010

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Surgut accident

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Well done, you beat me to it! Happy New Year. Mjroots (talk) 13:06, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This should put a smile on your face if you haven't already seen it! Mjroots (talk) 13:26, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
You've got one guess as to who started that thread at Pprune. Flightglobal saying a Tu-154 RA-85588 Mjroots (talk) 13:45, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Happy, happy

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Happy New Year, and all the best to you and yours! (from warm Cuba) Bzuk (talk) 17:57, 2 January 2011 (UTC))[reply]


DC-6

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Hi Ww, the addition of the new external links was because there was an ongoing worldwide concern about the design of the aircraft and its systems, which inevitably led to a grounding of the type. The first of the problems surfaced with in-flight fires that were also related to the basic design of the aircraft. It was a somewhat ground-breaking type and that subsequently was reflected in fatal accidents and hull losses attributed to the design flaws, rather than the usual "pilot error." FWiW, check the last changes. Bzuk (talk) 17:50, 2 January 2011 (UTC).[reply]

I'm considering the latest move was a "hissy f#t" as the submissions made were in no way jeopardising the FA review. FWiW Bzuk (talk) 18:03, 2 January 2011 (UTC).[reply]
In considering the introduction of a type that had experienced issues with design faults that were amplified and punctuated by aircraft accidents. The 1955 disaster was another of the fatal events that could be attributed to Douglas aircraft technical problems. FWiW, a blog is not necessarily excluded as a source, especially if written or provided by an established source. Again, I see that this is a personal project and I can redo some of the revision to allay fears that they will be challenged in a FA review. Bzuk (talk) 18:29, 2 January 2011 (UTC).[reply]

Pages I Would Like You To Took At

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Wikipedia is strictly buisness (mostly) so I am sending you this message for Wikipages in need.

Plain White T's, Edward Wong, David Turnbull, Columbia Revolt, Year of the Lash ,David Garrow,Nell Irvin Painter and Jheri Curls Have improved, but still needs a lot of help. --RayqayzaDialgaWeird2210    16:23, 2 March 2009 (UTC) PHASE 2 Thomas Latimer Matt Bai are better articles now, because of wikipedians like you who have improved articles. -Stubs- Hans Raastad-- an article I created Ryan Belal Pea enation mosaic virus The Grays (band) Gingivectomy Tom Karsch I have revised this list again. We need to edit and spread the word about these articles to make Wikipedia better. Even edd to this list all the articles you think need help (don't forget to timestamp). Adding references, information, and correcting grammar all really help.--RayqayzaDialgaWeird2210Please respond on my talkpage, i will respond on your talkpage.    19:35, 2 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

These stubs is getting better, but needs more work. Professor Mike Donovan Michael Curtis (TV producer) 

--RayqayzaDialgaWeird2210    16:21, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Spread the word!--RayqayzaDialgaWeird2210    14:14, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 3 January 2011

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1971 Surgut Aeroflot Antonov An-12 crash and Helios Airways Flight 522

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How are these two crashes some way related that it warrants putting a See also in the former's article?William 19:49, 6 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Wuhan Airlines Flight 343

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... 10 years ago there was no DYK. Luckily that's changed, so thanks Victuallers (talk) 23:55, 7 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for 1971 Indian Ocean Vickers Viscount crash

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The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

2000 Australia Beechcraft King Air crash

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Hello Wackywace. Congratulations on your commendable efforts to expand the story of the Ghost Flight! I have done some copy-editing to add some extra polish to an excellent article. There is a small number of problems that I haven’t attempted to tackle:

  • crashed flying between Perth, Western Australia and the mining town of Leonora, Western Australia. No, it didn’t crash between Perth and Leonora. Misleading for most readers.
  • The registration VH-SKC is mentioned three times. The one under Background is probably redundant. The Accident Summary box calls it the tail number. American registrations contain a number but Australian registrations don’t. Australian registrations are never called tail number, especially as they are usually on the fuselage.
  • Nice photograph of CASA’s Headquarters in Woden Valley but it is of doubtful relevance to the article, especially as construction of the building did not commence until 2005 and CASA did not begin to occupy it until late 2006.

Once again, a great effort on your part. Keep it up. Dolphin (t) 05:59, 9 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Just a note to say that any aircraft which has an article devoted to it (usually, but not always aircrashes) should be added to the List of aircraft by tail number. Mjroots (talk) 21:29, 9 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello! Your submission of 2000 Australia Beechcraft King Air crash at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 20:42, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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That's fantastic news. You've done a great job on it so congratulations. I'll have a read through it either tonight or tomorrow, but I reckon it could go for FAC. Peer reviews are useful to establish if there's anything else which needs to be added. I put it up for peer review when I was working on it and got some helpful advice, but I'll leave it up to you to decide whether you want to do that. Cheers an well done again. TheRetroGuy (talk) 20:58, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That would be cool to be a co-nominator. Thanks. Let me know when you want to submit it for FAC, and hopefully we'll get it on the front page sometime later in the year. Cheers TheRetroGuy (talk) 21:20, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:03, 17 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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No problem, you've done a lot of good work there. Just be ready to defend my Blériot 155 accident article at AfD! Mjroots (talk) 20:09, 17 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Great work! LittleMountain5 18:41, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! wackywace 18:44, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, I have reviewed this article for Good Article status and do not feel that it has met the criteria at this time. I have made some suggestions and put it on hold for seven days. Arctic Night 17:43, 27 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Just one more thing and I think we're done! Arctic Night 18:43, 27 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I've now listed the article as a Good Article. Arctic Night 19:01, 27 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A Journey

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Just to say good luck with the FAC. I'll stay out of it since I've already reviewed the article, but it stands out even among GAs so I'm not at all surprised to see it as a FA candidate. I disagree with you about the See also link, but I'm not going to edit war about it. ;) MartinPoulter (talk) 00:52, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for keeping me up to date. I've just had a read through it and it's sounding excellent. I'm sure we'll do it. TheRetroGuy (talk) 12:42, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry to see this didn't make it to FAC. I thought it would, but in any case we can always try again in a few weeks time. TheRetroGuy (talk) 22:16, 7 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Great to see you working on The Signpost. What is that weird photo at the top of your talk page? Let me know when you go for RfA; I'll vote for you. Tony (talk) 11:50, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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My removal of the sentence wasn't motivated so much by censorship as by the fact that the sentence was so trivial and out-of-place compared to the text around it. Maybe I'd be more comfortable with it if you didn't source it to an actual tabloid.—indopug (talk) 14:30, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Sad to see this happening all over again there

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It's a shame you are leaving Wikinews, you are a great writer, and it's a great loss. Wanted to note that I published your article, disregarding that you requested its deletion. If I had seen it before, I would had published it before ;) Again, I'm sorry about your decision, and I hope you comeback some day. Cheers, and thanks :) Diego Grez (talk) 17:14, 1 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I too noticed that you had retired. I don't know if you remember me; I'm an old Wikinewsie who came back from retirement a few days ago only to get disenchanted all over again. I think I understand what frustration you're feeling. You're a very helpful and prolific contributor, it's a loss to Wikinews to see you go. Feel free to ping me here or at any of the other wikis I'm active (en.wikibooks, simple.wikt) at if you ever need any help. Cheers. Tempodivalse [talk] 19:25, 1 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Sorry, this is such a stupid question but how do you view other users' contributions? Thanks mate!! Outlaw265 (talk) 20:50, 4 February 2011 (UTC) Thanks :) Outlaw265 (talk) 14:00, 5 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Could you please recheck Talk:Boeing 767/GA1 to see if the article is sufficient for a pass? I think that the article is quite stable, accurate, comprehensive and well-written. So please just decide on whether it is good or not. Thanks for your time Sp33dyphil (T • C • I love Wikipedia!) 07:45, 7 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks :) Sp33dyphil (T • C • I love Wikipedia!) 05:51, 8 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:03, 9 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Nomination of Central American Airways Flight 731 for deletion

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The article Central American Airways Flight 731 is being discussed concerning whether it is suitable for inclusion as an article according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

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Your GA nomination of 1973 DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Learjet 24 crash

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The article 1973 DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Learjet 24 crash you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needed to be addressed. If these are fixed within seven days, the article will pass, otherwise it will fail. See Talk:1973 DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Learjet 24 crash for things which need to be addressed. Jappalang (talk) 03:31, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Hey WW, you might wish to have a look at the above discussion. --Eisfbnore talk 19:13, 7 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Do you have a link to the thread? Thanks, Prodego talk 17:26, 23 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Reverted, blocked, and watching. Unfortunately in blocking everyone who edited the page, I forgot to exclude you, sorry! I unblocked, let me know if there are any problems. Thanks so much for the help. Prodego talk 17:32, 23 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Morocco Hercules crash

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Please see my comments at WP:ITN/C where you will find links to plenty of useable sources to expand this one with. Mjroots (talk) 10:25, 27 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Thanks

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On behalf of WP:CHICAGO, thanks for the editorial contributions.

This user helped promote American Airlines Flight 191 to good article status.

--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 21:15, 22 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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