Hi, there. I was wondering if you could help out with the [[83rd Academy Awards]] article. I do not want to see any trivia list or unecessary information.[[User:Birdienest81|Birdienest81]] ([[User talk:Birdienest81|talk]]) 02:13, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
Hi, there. I was wondering if you could help out with the [[83rd Academy Awards]] article. I do not want to see any trivia list or unecessary information.[[User:Birdienest81|Birdienest81]] ([[User talk:Birdienest81|talk]]) 02:13, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
== You have a lot of nerve ==
You know what Tbhotch, you acted extremely rude, unfair and immature. In case you didn't know, you come to an article, start edit wars over stupid facts in which you have no idea. Wait, let me guess, Beyonce's albums are High priority, even though they have sold diddly-squat in comparison to ''Butterfly''. You are unfair and biased. I spent over 1 hour reading and trying to better your [[Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Halo (Beyoncé Knowles song)/archive1|Halo]] FAC nomination, even though I think the article was terrible and needed tons of work. But because I though we were friends, I spend all that time instead of slapping a big oppose on it. I should have, because I see what kind of editor you are. Next, in case you also didn't know, most of the "comments" you left are BS. Maybe you should read up, but a quote needs direct attribution and sourcing '''even''' in the lead. Next, "The Roof" image is perfectly fine. If you took the time to read the flipping article, you would have seen it has sufficient rational to cover its use. And instead, you come and oppose not for the album, but for the stupid edit war you started. Wow, and you say I learn? Seriously, don't speak to me, and please leave you're BS oppose, I don't want you're help, support or friendship on Wiki, not like I ever had it.--[[User:Petergriffin9901|<font color="black" face="Lucida Calligraphy">'''CallMe'''</font><font color ="purple" face= "Lucida Calligraphy">'''''Nathan'''''</font>]] • [[User talk:Petergriffin9901|<font face="Garamond">Talk2Me</font>]] 08:29, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
If you leave a message here, I will respond on your talk page.
Hello, Tbhotch! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions to this free encyclopedia. If you decide that you need help, check out Getting Help below, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and ask your question there. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages by clicking or using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your username and the date. Finally, please do your best to always fill in the edit summary field. Below are some useful links to facilitate your involvement. Happy editing! fetchcomms04:09, 1 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Tbhotch. I need your help on an item. The problem is that there is a dispute between editors about Notable Instruments Section in Talk:Gustavo Cerati#Infobox / Notable Instruments. The article had been a long time this section without any kind of problem, until appeared a anonymous users that deleted this section , with the justification of a rule of the wikipedia. Another user claims that it is wrong to remove this section. In my opinion, anonymous users misinterpreted the rule, because they say that artists have used this section are users: they have made famous the instrument or that people will buy this instrument because the artist uses this instrument.
But the rule does not say that. The rule clearly states that this section is intended to name the characteristic instruments of the musician, has no bearing if he has become famous or not these instruments.
Furthermore, these anonymous users know nothing about the artist. This artist is very important in Latin America. But they have said "he is not important" or "no one has bought these instruments because he used" things that are not true because this artist is important and has even popularized some of these instruments. Clearly they do not know about the topic that are talking about and obviously they has no reliable sources.
I would like you to give your opinion because these are anonymous users to be very authoritarian about this topic. They edit any attempt to include this section in the infobox.
Sorry if I have not written anything good, I do not speak English well. Thanks you. JGabriel ar (talk) 03:31, 1 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
¿Puedes buscar asistencia para solucionar el problema? Terceras opiniones o algo de wikipedia que permita resolver el conflicto. Te lo pido porque yo no me manejo tan bien en esta wikipedia. Francamente ya estoy cansado de la eterna discusión, para algo que encuentro injusto. Pero por lo mismo, no me quiero rendir, voy a seguir defendiendo lo correcto. JGabriel ar (talk) 04:09, 4 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Notese el detalle de que en la sección que agregaste, sólo han opinado usuarios no registrados. Para mi es sospechoso, independiente del lugar en dónde residan. Además mi idea era que opinaran usuarios "de peso" (como administradores), o que al menos esten registrados. Un abrazo JGabriel ar (talk) 04:24, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Lets hope so. On other notes, I think you misunderstood this edit. The rowspan is done for those songs which charted at the top together. That was allowed during the 80s, when A-side and B-sides could chart together. — Legolas(talk2me)07:32, 1 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Although people have quickly come to take it for granted, can I just say that your notifying people when articles are selected as TFA is much appreciated. It's a lot better than the old days, of checking your watchlist and wondering why an article has suddenly degenerated into a pool of grey goo since you last looked; at least this way one can prepare for it. – iridescent15:54, 4 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Your userpage
Hey, I've protected your userpage per a request at RfPP (kind of ironic that someone would request protection for you given how many RfPP request you've made!). If you want it unprotected (or if you need to move it, I set it to [move=sysop]), just let me know. Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:06, 4 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Lol, so am I always! How do you think I have survived against all odds in wiki heh? On other thoughts, this is almost ready for the bronze star. Wanna steam roll it with me? — Legolas(talk2me)04:58, 7 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
(Outdent)Soon, it failed the first time. Next tinme should be lucky. I will be more involved with the Fas now I think. I have done enough Gas to last me a lifetime. :) Are you planning to take "Halo" to FAC I believe? — Legolas(talk2me)05:52, 7 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
For your work at RfPP, adding and removing protection templates where necessary, combating vandalism, and fantastic work on Beyoncé, Leona Lewis, Madonna and Oscars articles. Is there anywhere that you aren't? Adabow (talk · contribs) 07:25, 8 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi ! Xqbot redirected all of them to the Airport . The [official] city name is Sanandaj and the Kurdish (unofficial) name is Sanandej . Now the article about the city is vanished !! Please help to get it back ...--Alborz Fallah (talk) 11:33, 8 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. But I can't seem to find any info. She may not have performed the song live, except on the I Am... Tour. Do you know of any other live performances? Adabow (talk · contribs) 19:54, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It's something I felt the need to ask because a lot of talk has surfaced on the topic, I'm indifferent about it, and just want to clear the confusion up. GaBe1922:36, 11 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
That's what it seems like, and when did I say this wasn't an encyclopedia?? This is an issue that should be resolved and as an editor, you should leave your comments on the that talk page. join the conversation.:) GaBe1901:24, 16 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Correct me if I'm wrong But I think I've met all of your objections (the non-free media has a tag asking for reduction.) Do you think this is GA-worthy yet? —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 20:30, 12 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Feel free to continue tagging articles with the WikiProject banner, but I have asked for a bot to do it automatically, to save time and to stop driving us bored. Adabow (talk · contribs) 01:38, 13 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thats why the nomination is flawed, since there is an ongoing discussion at a GH nom. If you have time from "Halo", will you review Who's That Girl? These few GTs are lying there. I will comment on "Halo" soon. There are some pesky issues my eyes have caught. Lol. — Legolas(talk2me)06:02, 13 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Anyways, at this point I really dont care if Celebration is delisted. Among the 36 songs, 21 is already GA, rest 15 if I revert back to my old self, will be GA like zat! Lol. And about WTG, lol, you should try some movie review. Be diverse, not that you are not lmao! I will add some more comments for "Halo" and here's hoping Fasach Nua doesnot pull another irritating comment. — Legolas(talk2me)07:49, 13 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Actually they arrive at last, when the FAC goes to the urgent article list. You should be prepared to face any snide remarks, comments, as well as the opposes. I think the best advice that I can give you is to go through the 3 FACs for "4 Minutes" and the Madonna FAC. You have to be extreeeeeemely cool-headed and quick to solve the issues. My heartful best wishes. — Legolas(talk2me)16:52, 14 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Freedom of panorama (FoP) would not be a factor for File:Flickr - gillyberlin - Beyonce I am... Tour 2009 Live in Berlin (14).jpg. FoP applies to permanent installations; in the case of stage sets, they are usually not permanent (the definition of "permanent" would be either that the stage design, including a looping version of the video, remains forever, or it is destroyed once the performance is over and never to be used again).
The concern here should be more on the background, which seems to be a collage of layers of camera shots focused on Beyonce. Does the compilation (a visual work) qualify as a copyrightable work of art? Perhaps. A similar case might be a person in a sports stadium who takes a photograph of the big-screen that is broadcast over TV channels as well. This is where the concept of de minimis comes in. Reference: Commons:Deletion requests/File:SANY0138.jpg.
One might argue that the background is quite large, about 25% of the whole image, and is part of the focus (that would not be de minimis). The opposing opinion would be that there is no way to isolate the possible copyrighted element in this photograph, that the background is a live feed not meant to be a separate work from the performance, and that the focus is on the stage and the performance.
I regret to say that I have no concrete idea on this. This is the sort of work that would be best discussed with several people to arrive at a decision (or a case law might be found to provide a direction). You might want to raise a Deletion Request on Commons for this to seek opinion. Asking Elcobbola and Soundvisions1 to provide further opinions might be another way to move ahead. Jappalang (talk) 07:27, 14 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, I apologize but I am unsure how to edit the page I created that would be satisfactory to you. Could you please instruct me on what to do exactly? Thank you.--Newyork48 (talk) 22:04, 15 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Laughing
I apologize in advance but this really made me LOL. You sure get alot of hate lol, and you for some reason attract the crazies to you user page O_O. BTW, Thanks for the support on the Good Topic nom. - (CK)Lakeshade - talk2me - 22:43, 15 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Tbhotch, its been a long time since we talk. Just to thank you for reverting the vandalism in the Spice Girls' article, and sorry for the annoying IP that vandalized your page. Regards. Frcm1988 (talk) 01:43, 16 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Ohh ok, it just that my page have never been vandalaized and I think that it has to be somehow upsetting. But keep up with the good work. :) Frcm1988 (talk) 02:09, 16 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
PepsiCo article revision assessment - your thoughts?
Hi. Concerning this edit of yours I would like to make 2 small comments: Per documentation if the person is dead you don't have to add |blp=no in WPBS. Moreover, WikiProject Biography doesn't have general priority support anymore. Thus, |priority= is useless. Thanks and happy editing. (No need to reply to my talk page. Just reply here if needed). -- Magioladitis (talk) 09:36, 16 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Tb, one small help, can you check whether I installed Miszabot correctly in my talk page? I'm such a retard with these things, that it won't surprise me if I screwed up something important. — Legolas(talk2me)04:32, 17 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hey thats fine. The bot started running, guess I will know now whether I installed it correctly. By the way, in light of Fasach nua's opposes in the FAC articles, I have started a discussion at WT:NFCC regarding this. You may wanna comment and give your opinions, as it probably will bring new light on the FAC nfcc checks. — Legolas(talk2me)15:48, 17 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I see that you have protected a number of pages against page moves indefinitely; see this example. I think that this goes against the the wiki spirit that anyone can edit pages and that would include move pages. The protection does not seem to be subsequent to any page-move vandalism that I am aware of on the ornithology pages, so to me this protection does not seem to be needed and I do not why you protected them. I have started a discussion at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Birds#Pages_protected_from_page_moves_indef, where you can post a reply. Snowman (talk) 10:17, 17 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, my friend. I need your help with "Single Ladies". Do you know where the song was recorded? If yes, please add the information in the article. The peer review says it is important. "Single Ladies" will also be taken to FA very soon. Jivesh boodhun (talk) 18:33, 18 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi my friend, i am very sorry for late reply. Thank you a lot. By the way, you told the image could be replaced by a free one. From where will i get it? Jivesh boodhun (talk) 17:11, 19 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
J' ai remet des références dans cette page Berber Latin alphabet, car je pense que c'est vraiment nécessaire pour un bon articles. j' espère que vous empêcher Mr Tussna de les enlever. Cette utilisateur veux introduire des inventions sans références. voir clavier berbère.
As someone who has taken part in previous discussions regarding the use of succession boxes in articles for songs and albums, I'd like to notify you of a request for comment that is taking place at WT:CHARTS#Request for comment: Use of succession boxes. It would be nice to finally come to a resolution on this. If you have already participated in this RFC or do not wish to participate, then please disregard this notice. Thanks. --Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (talk) 01:08, 21 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
While decorating the Christmas tree, I got badly hurt in my middle finger by a thorn. :( Can't even type properly, but showed enough middle finger to the tree. — Legolas(talk2me)07:14, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Tbhotch, i am sincerely sorry for that because i know how much you have worked on that. Can i help you next year? I will be over with "Single Ladies" in a few days and i am also taking it to FA. Jivesh boodhun (talk) 04:56, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, i already have a reliable link that contains a lot of information about the composition and recording of "Single Lsdies" but i do not know how to start. Will you help me if i give you the link? Jivesh boodhun (talk) 05:03, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I do not really understand but it does not matter. Actually the photo was important because it is the only public statement of Beyonce marriage to Jay-Z. By, the way, in January, i will start working on "Sweet Dreams". There is lots of information on the net about the song that can be added. And the composition should be a stand-alone section now. Jivesh boodhun (talk) 05:43, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Wow, 4 songs of Beyonce in Top 10. Just amazing. My top 10 consists of at least 7 songs of Beyonce. My favourite song is Sweet Dreams but critically, i would choose "Halo" because its has been produced impeccably. Jivesh boodhun (talk) 08:16, 23 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I did a check and the IP that added the homosexuality section has been spamming articles and talk pages with the same nonsense. I've notified Future Perfect at Sunrise of the Anon IP. So could be keep that nonsense off the talk page until we get this sorted out?? --Kansas Bear (talk) 04:22, 27 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I really am. I see you around and know that you are an established editor and although I have blocked you, any administrator can unblock you the moment you confirm you realize the difference between vandalism and disruptive editing. Your breaking of the 3-revert rule at Kandahar (2010 film) was made in response to reverting disruptive editing. However, Disruptive editing is not vandalism and you cannot ignore the 3-revert rule. My apologies for this block. Kind regards and I sincerely hope that you don't consider this block as a reason to consider your experiences at Wikipedia negatively. Wifione ....... Leave a message12:15, 27 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
You're a productive editor. We all make mistakes and get caught up in the moment. It seems to me that (per your explanation below) that you've identified your mistakes and are prepared to take action to make sure they don't reoccur. Hopefully an admin will unblock you shortly. --nsaum75!Dígame¡19:51, 27 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
First of all, wow at above. That page has really deteriorated because of that idiot Chelo61. Now for the main thing. How involved are you in these swap reviews of the GA music articles? I have seen the recent crop of editors doing these "Do mine, I'll do one yours" kinda reviews for a long time. This is leading to poor reviews, pathetic constructions and absolutely no commentary as to how to better an article. I am actually concerned about most of the articles that have passed. — Legolas(talk2me)06:32, 28 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, when someone makes a request and if you are completely uninvolved, then its fine. Otherwise its complete POV. At present there are so many articles that have passed that I can't in reality keep a tab as to which one was canvassed and not. Was it Nathan who started this? Then it was a poor judgement on his part, leading to his countless FAC failures. I believe we should set up a task force to keep an eye on these canvassed articles. What do you say, as well as Yves? — Legolas(talk2me)07:32, 28 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I am not sure who exactly is getting benefitted from these reviews. Is it that important to get a GA symbol for an article, rather than having such a thorough review that an article you develop becomes close to FA status? Well, my GA contribution would have exceeded 100 if I had done that. This is seriously sickemning and I kinda blame myself for not noticing this before. Why didn't you tell me anything Ariel? — Legolas(talk2me)07:59, 28 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, sorry, in real life I have a friend called Ariel Axel, must have confused you with him. Well if you would have informed me, I would have taken this issue at WT:GAR/GAR. And comeon, you speak enough English that you can communicate well. Don't feel shy on these terms my friend. — Legolas(talk2me)09:46, 28 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The most recent review was done by Candy32. I left him a message asking his explanation. I think this discussion is actually doing good, since, you know, how many people watch out pages, hence anybody doing this heinous swap reviews are aware of it, and won't do it further. But still keeping an eye. — Legolas(talk2me)05:44, 29 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry for the delay, Legolas; it's been super busy here, but here I am. I completely agree with this statement: "I am not sure who exactly is getting benefitted from these reviews. Is it that important to get a GA symbol for an article, rather than having such a thorough review that an article you develop becomes close to FA status?". You are right that GA swaps don't benefit anyone and recent GAs that I've seen have been comparatively weak, which is pretty disappointing. Yves (talk) 23:05, 31 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Ányos Jedlik semi-protect
Hey. You've changed template pp-semi-protected to pp-semi on Ányos Jedlik - I don't think there's a difference, but OK. :) However, you've put "Remove template of an unprotected page" as an edit summary. Now, I don't know if I've misinterpreted that sentence, but I don't see how that's correct. You didn't remove a template, you just changed its name (it's still the same template). Also, the page isn't unprotected - it's under 2 weeks of semi-protection. I know it's a trivial matter, but still, you can see why I'm confused right now. :) Peasantwarrior (talk) 10:07, 28 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
This started out really good, I still remember how huge the lead was, (like the Ego?) looking better now. But then, the main review was awful, simply awful. It exemplifies every shining light that I have been trying to shed on the subject. :( — Legolas(talk2me)17:30, 29 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Legolas and Tbhotch, please do not get me involved in all this. I have never swapped my GAs. I do not even have the right to review articles. Ending Start reviewed only "Ego" for me. And if you want to know who has worked how much on "Single Ladies"... Just see this. If you observe well, you will notice that Ending Start practcally never edits "Single Ladies". Anyway, I will be the most happy one if someone i do not know reviews "Single Ladies". By the way, Adabow has not done much on "Single Ladies". He was on holidays while Candy also had to work on his Ciara articles. I was the one who did 95 % of the job. Please believe me, i have never swapped GAs. Jivesh • Talk2Me05:12, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Echo the same sentiments as Tbhotch. And Jivesh, as nominator, you have the right to expect a proper review for your article, including prose, media, mos etc. The purpose of the GA is to make the article as close as possible for a FAC, and a review by someone who is aware of the state of the article will not help. And no one is dragging you into the swap thing. I'm well aware of the editors who have done this thing, and I am keeping an eye on them. — Legolas(talk2me)05:44, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Actually i thought you both had been talking about me. Please believe me, Ending Start has only reviewed one article for me. I totally agree with you. It is better that someone else reviews it. Sorry for misunderstanding both of you. I thought you had a ver bad impression of me. Jivesh • Talk2Me05:47, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you Tbhotch. You are very kind to me. Thank you for all your help, support, patience, kindness and reliability. I wish i had a brother like you. Jivesh • Talk2Me05:57, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Yes i really meant it. One day when you will have children, you will be an excellent father. Lol. My mother used to say PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
I have to go now. Happy New Year 2011 and may this new year brings infinite positive changes in your life. Before i leave, what do you think of "Single Ladies"? Good? Jivesh • Talk2Me06:22, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Imagine their shock when I announced that I was leaving for marriage.... Lol, that was so much fun. I can't help it, I love these two singers like anything. An wow, unrequited love? You have to mail me about that. Might be able to give you support, what are friends for? Lol. — Legolas(talk2me)09:04, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
You reverted a number of changes this IP vandal made. Unfortunately, you didn't post any warnings. I noticed the vandalism because of another page I was watching, and I then realized that the IP had vandalized templates as well as articles and image files. I reverted many of the changes, particularly the templates, but because the IP had been so prolific, I was too busy reverting to post warnings. I then tried to get the IP blocked on WP:AIV, and an admin declined because of lack of recent warnings. Sometimes, Wikipedia decisions just boggle my mind. Anyway, I've now posted warnings on the IP's Talk page and I'll watch the IP to see if s/he commits any additional vandalism. I still haven't fixed all the earlier vandalism, and I'm probably not going to get to it today because I've spent a ton of time on this, and I need to eat dinner and go back to my real life. Any help you can provide would be great. Thanks for listening to my rant (I wanted to rant at the admin who declined the block but I restrained myself). :-) --Bbb23 (talk) 02:50, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Re: Proposed deletion of Wang Xiaolong (artist) & December 2010
Thank you Tbh®tch for your comments, much appreciated!
The reason that I removed the initial AfD notices on 29th Dec was that in the notice, it clearly said "Once you have provided at least one reliable source, you may remove the {{prod blp}} tag" and "please do not remove the tag unless the article is sourced.". As I have provided sources to the article, it seemed rather logical to me that I could remove the {{prod blp}} tag.
Did I misunderstand something?
Other people's comments such as "citation needed", are being worked on. Is it correct to assume "citation" means "to provide reference"??
You always keep on looking for excuses to block me. That account is not my account which is why removed the slash since the only reason it was there was because people falsely accused that account and my account to be the same. Chelo61 (talk) 06:48, 31 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Awww. And look at me, looking horribly bloated with all the hangover. I got up just to see what Gaga posted about Born This Way and BITCH is fugging releasing it in MAY!! I was so ! And the irony was that The Fame Monster passed GA when she made that announcement. — Legolas(talk2me)07:15, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I actually never pray for my fav artist's success, they are some how successul. I do pray for the flopping of the artist's I hate. :P who said I play fair? :) — Legolas(talk2me)07:52, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
OK Thanks for showing me the correct way to answer the first question.
Would you rather ask this question on the discussion page but either way, I'm going to answer it here
Q: Why are you nominating yourself for adminship?
A: People are rarely nominated by others and I wanted to start being a bigger help to Wikipedia immediately, rather than waiting for someone to nominate me. --Cprice1000talk2me16:49, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for the encouraging words and the barnstar. I appreciate it, and I'm wishing you success on the next round with B.K. Happy New Year! Finetooth (talk) 17:20, 2 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Tbhotch, I added a reference to an online Dutch encyclopedia to an article on someone else which mentions in passing that the other person produced an album with our subject--is that enough to remove the BLP prod? Thanks, Drmies (talk) 03:37, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Corvus, the source does mention her--you have to click on "see more" (the Dutch variety thereof). I don't think she would survive AfD, though, but she'll survive as a redirect to Clan of Xymox. Drmies (talk) 04:42, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, thanks for the reverts. I had done as much as I could without falling foul myself of 3RR. I've made an AIV report. Cheers, --Kudpung (talk) 04:33, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Tbhotch! I feel there is something wrong with the way I initiated Diva GAR. It's not appearing on the GAR page, and shows GA2. Can we fix that? Also, I see improvements in the article, maybe we can close the GAR? Novice7 | Talk13:50, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I noticed your edit summary regarding WP:NPP requesting users not post to that page using Twinkle. I've seen several new entries on NPP being added above the "instruction" line; did something get re-coded in Twinkle that causes it not to see that any more? Given, I very rarely add anything to NPP, and as I recall the last time I did was using Huggle, but Twinkle's been a reliable workhorse until now. If something's changed in that, it would be good to know so I can at least make sure it does what it's supposed to and can fix things when it doesn't. Cheers, --Alan the Roving Ambassador (talk) 03:26, 7 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Doesn't seem as though we'll be getting any joy for Jayant Narlikar unless we have someone who can read that page. The translation is actually less coherent than the original. Google isn't pulling up anything. HalfShadow04:55, 7 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks budd... And I'm concerned about the cup thing. I know I enrolled for it, but somehow I fear that my quality of work may decrease, which I seriously don't want to. — Legolas(talk2me)06:55, 7 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, for me it has always been quality before everything, I have believed that quantity will always follow, if you believe in your quality. Thanks A, you made me happy. :) — Legolas(talk2me)07:26, 7 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The page created by mine has new layout and I really hope that it will be kept, as I will make further improvement to it.
Have your say here, thank you. I will notice other users joined above AfD, too. Silvergoat (talk∙contrib) 08:38, 8 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The information I changed it's from the Official website of Artistas e Espectáculos Portugueses which if you short up, you will get A.F.P., which you say we use here on Wikipedia, so I think you should undo you edit. Lady GaGa's The Fame went Platinum in Portugal long time ago and it is active on Portuguese charts. If you need anything else, make sure you contact me :)
Thanks,
Filipe Barros 01:14, 9 January 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Darkfreakxx7 (talk • contribs)
Lol, you have even my sandboxes watchlisted eh? Well then you know what I am working don'tcha? It feels good to be working on something else other than a music article. Looks like hte DYK nom for Glee will fail, :( but hey we can nom this one for DYK, its sure to be an 8× expansion. — Legolas(talk2me)04:00, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Getting a little pointy on this topic, aren't you? I'm leaving the house, but O.K, I'll take it through AFD. It would be nice if you were willing to pay attention to WP:NSONGS instead of reverting attempts at following it.—Kww(talk) 00:31, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
In case you missed it on AN/I, I apologize for the brusqueness of the tone of my request for you to change your sig, and for not saying please, and I appreciate your making the change in it, a very collegial action indeed. Best, Beyond My Ken (talk) 01:08, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your response, with your thinking on the subject. I'm afraid you have missed the important point, which is that both the trademark symbol and the copyright symbol are legal symbols with specific legal meanings, and as a publication, we should not be using them willy-nilly, even in talk pages. I suggest that it would be best for the project if you were to make the change to your sig permanent, or come up with some other words or letter to lead to your talk page and contributions that don't involve the use of legally meaningful symbology. Best, Beyond My Ken (talk) 02:41, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
If I Were a Boy
WP:TWITTER doesn't outright bar the use of Twitter as a source. In this case, I think it's an acceptable primary source, at least until secondary sources are found to verify that Reba's version will be a single. Ten Pound Hammer, his otters and a clue-bat • (Otters want attention)07:19, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I was thinking of asking that. An IP and a user (most probably a sock of the IP) keep on altering add unsourced, Badcharts. They also try to mess up the sentences. Novice7 | Talk07:38, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Article re-assessed. But shouldn't be the IP a sock of the account? Just wondering. Have you tried to resolve it with Drink1 (talk·contribs), beyond a "please do not add them again"? because if this hadn't gone further than that, there's not too much to do. TbhotchTalk and C.07:51, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I wanted to give him an insight of the WP rules first. If he reverts again, I'll warn him for sure. And, yes, I'm sorry an IP is the sock of user. Check this and this. Hmmm.. I smell a sock (maybe Punkox (talk·contribs)? He was from Peru, right? The IP is also from Peru). Novice7 | Talk07:58, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
This and this are practically the same edit, just a minor change, if the user uses the IP as a sock, it's very probably, and if the IP is similar to Punkox IPs, then Drink1 may be another sock of him. If I were you I would create a strong case if this start to become obnoxious. Time for bed, see you and considerate it. TbhotchTalk and C.08:13, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Seeing that you are watching me, which is something that also does not bother me, either article is a good article if it pass the basic criteria. If you mean that if the article would be nominated at this moment, I am not seeing the basic of either song, its background. If I were its reviewer I would comment you about that and about the "cover" section, which is too short, and need expansion/merge. TbhotchTalk and C.05:08, 12 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Actually i was not here. I do not really know what Has happen and where i should look. The article i created was better.
The song didn't receive a conventional physical release as a single, but it was given promotion independent of the album, so the statement "[i]t wasn't released as a single" is rather misleading—particularly given that digital downloading is redefining the definition of a "single" (see Billboard). Also, Wikipedia:Notability (music)#Albums and songs states, "A separate [song] article is only appropriate when there is enough verifiable material to warrant a reasonably detailed article; permanent stubs should be merged to articles about an artist or album." I'm not sure how "reasonably detailed" is defined, but I'm pretty certain that the article isn't a stub. The B'Day article is already very long, and though at a glance it appears to be in need of a little tightening, I'm not sure it would be appropriate for content containing information specific to the song to be included in the album article. Notability is rather the issue here. But notability does not mean a song should be released as a single. Also, maybe in other place the song is not notable enough but in Europe, it is. I was thinking also of merging; B'Day was just revamped by me and I personally assert that its long and need professional copy-editing. Everything important in the article is already mentioned in the mother article. Jivesh • Talk2Me12:14, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Theuhohreo contacted a group of people that he believed would be likely to support keeping an article and invited them to the AFD. That's about as clear-cut of a violation of WP:CANVASS as you can get. Candy032 has both been canvassed and participated. "fighting for the article" is clearly encouraging them to take a particular side in the discussion.—Kww(talk) 23:07, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
That message clearly doesn't encourage people to delete the article, or to consider whether it should be deleted, making it biased. There's no requirement to notify authors or wikiprojects of AFDs. I never do.—Kww(talk) 23:17, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I want people to evaluate articles that have no opinion on the topic. I wouldn't want to invite the author or a Beyonce fan club. I also wouldn't want to invite anyone that has said that they don't like Beyonce. It's best not to have people that have a strong feeling for or against the topic. The important thing is to get a random group of people to look at the article and compare it to guidelines and policies. The best way to do that is to not invite anybody, and let the AFD process do its work. I try to get the same rules applied to every song, no matter who does it.—Kww(talk) 23:35, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I edit in multiple topic spaces and I've been noticing what appears to be a repeated trend of misconduct such as canvassing in the music topic space that I don't see in other topic spaces. I'm not sure if it's the same editors but there's something weird going on in the music topic space. A Quest For Knowledge (talk) 00:14, 12 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Just a heads-up: You recently restored an AfD tag the page Gosling (band) after it was removed twice, first by an anon user and then by User:Findingdreams. However that tag was put on the article by the same user, apparently out of frustration that an article he created (Robin Kirby Music) is itself being AfDed. The tag on the Gosling page links to the Robin Kirby Music AfD discussion - there is no ongoing AfD debate for Gosling (band). I'll therefore remove the AfD tag on the page again. Travelbird (talk) 05:17, 12 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
As brought up in the discussions on the referenced pages, In the United States, CD singles are basically extinct. And you cannot re-release a song for digital download. Thus, a radio add date is the only way to indicate official singles in the US. Same thing happened with Bieber's "U Smile" which was originally released as on iTunes soley as a promo single before going for adds on rhythmic and mainstream radio, and re-enterting the charts as a single. Another more recent example is Back to December. Candyo32 - Happy New Year :) 00:14, 14 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Oh sure, I'm aware of that. Of course it would be indicative that it is just a single in the US. Similar to how "Pray (Justin Bieber song)" states that it was a single in "several European countries", being that it was not released here. Candyo32 - Happy New Year :) 00:22, 14 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Yo are most welcome. I will always help when it concerns Beyonce. Always. That's my promise. I am on Wikipedia almost exclusively for Beyonce. Jivesh • Talk2Me11:35, 17 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not at all averse to protecting the TFA, especially since WP:NOPRO isn't a guideline any more (not that that stopped me before, I just got reverted!). If it's all the pages linked from the TFA, I can run a Twinkle batch protection from the TFA blurb, if not, put a wikilinked list on User:HJ Mitchell/Sandbox 3 and I'll do it from there. I'll be somewhere around the Main Page at midnight UTC, I always am! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:09, 17 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, so since that whole "Freakum Dress" non-sense is behind, do you think the article would be ready for GA Nomination? I only come to you because you basically structured the entire article and made it as awesome as it is right now! :D Theuhohreo (talk) 03:38, 19 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, as I come along create a page so called Hovid Inc, but yet there is a Hovid which is a town in Sweden. Can I request your assistance to change the name of Hovid to Hovid (Places) to prevent mislead. Thanks! Kwfoo (talk) 08:20, 20 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The edit filter? I exactly don't know how a proxy is a proxy unless the filter log confirm it or the IPs have identical edits. Tbhotch* ۩۞02:09, 21 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hm.. I don't know how much you know about open proxies. Anyway, filters don't confirm them, editors do. Googling "proxy suspected.ip.address" gives a hint on whether this is a proxy, and if yes then what is its port. Then a tool like this (don't take this as an official advice - I use it at my own risk, WP has more "official" ways) can quick-check the port. Off course, with that recent individual, edits/summaries add extra evidence. Materialscientist (talk) 03:14, 21 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
These guys are solely using open proxies. The false positives from earlier probably weren't proxies and have been unblocked, but anything that trips 383 (assuming the edit that tripped it is what 383 is targeted at) is a proxy. That's how they're managing to evade all the blocks. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 03:49, 21 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
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I wanted to rub it in his face when I found out that DVD existed because that's what defeated the argument. And all it took was a google search to prove him wrong. I was thrilled when I found it though! --ĈÞЯİŒ1ооо04:31, 21 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
For personal reasons I do not want to mention his name but I have decided to write a professional letter to the user who blanked my page so I can see what was the reasoning for his vandalisim and see if he can edit constructively in the future if he is unblocked.
Thanks for restoring my user page from the blanking edit that the user did.
Hi... As you know questions were raised at the wiki-project about Knowles FA singles. I just finished fixing "Deja Vu", "Ring The Alarm" and "Irreplaceable" and i would be very happy to have your views as always. Please. Jivesh • Talk2Me13:22, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Request for a lock
Just thought i would ask you instead of going through the process. Could we Semi-protect Canadians..Its a new high profile article that is getting vandalized a few times a day now (i can only expect it will get worst). hard to see the vandals as i have been working on it alot. :) .Moxy (talk) 20:21, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Tb, I was about to accept that content and I always find that worthy of checking with other editors where the difference would have been caused by in our opinions, why did you reject it? I saw a source and it covered the story, I was going to accept it and then tweak the content a little bit more npov but not much, thoughts? Off2riorob (talk) 18:04, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
No I checked it for copy vio and got no results, did you see the citation? http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-542654 - I checked the ip also - from the area, likely someone with either local knowledge or a small coi in the uprising. I am not going to insert it and don't want you to either, but as a reviewer I don't think it required rejecting, if the user comes back and replaces it we can have another look at it, no worries, regards. Off2riorob (talk) 18:13, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hello! So me and User:Jivesh boodhun have been working on a "Flaws and All" article, which is sandboxed here. I was wondering if I could get your opinion on the article itself and if you could, in some way, help with the article. I found as much information as I could, but perhaps other people have different sources to add?
You know what Tbhotch, you acted extremely rude, unfair and immature. In case you didn't know, you come to an article, start edit wars over stupid facts in which you have no idea. Wait, let me guess, Beyonce's albums are High priority, even though they have sold diddly-squat in comparison to Butterfly. You are unfair and biased. I spent over 1 hour reading and trying to better your Halo FAC nomination, even though I think the article was terrible and needed tons of work. But because I though we were friends, I spend all that time instead of slapping a big oppose on it. I should have, because I see what kind of editor you are. Next, in case you also didn't know, most of the "comments" you left are BS. Maybe you should read up, but a quote needs direct attribution and sourcing even in the lead. Next, "The Roof" image is perfectly fine. If you took the time to read the flipping article, you would have seen it has sufficient rational to cover its use. And instead, you come and oppose not for the album, but for the stupid edit war you started. Wow, and you say I learn? Seriously, don't speak to me, and please leave you're BS oppose, I don't want you're help, support or friendship on Wiki, not like I ever had it.--CallMeNathan • Talk2Me08:29, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]