User talk:Liftarn/Archive 4

Political epithets

Hiya. Please desist from WP:POINT in List of political epithets. Thank you. --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 00:57, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

I have not nor will I ever do that. // Liftarn

Your political activism

WP is not a proper place for political activism. Please review WP:NOT. ←Humus sapiens ^ну? 12:11, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

What exactly are you refering to? I usually stay out of political articles where I have a strong opinion. // Liftarn

boogie woogie contribution

Do you have a date or any other info on Johanssons boogie-woogie-vals? It would be good if you could add a reference to that sentence so we could better intergrate it into the article. Thanks Steve Pastor 21:25, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

It became a hit in 1944, but he wrote it earlier. Anyway I've added that is was in 1944 to the article. I found the chords[1] and you can probably find an MP3 at some torrent if you want to listen to it. // Liftarn

Going To The Chicago Auto Show

Are you going to the Chicago Auto Show this weekend? -- Bull-Doser 16:09, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

I don't think so. It's a bit out of my way (I live in Sweden). // Liftarn

Islamophobia

Hello Liftarn, you might like to review the editing history of Islamophobia (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views). Metamagician3000 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) has moved many of the details you're requesting deeper into the article in order to make the intro cleaner. Cheers. (→Netscott) 15:31, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

I just reacted to the many weasel terms. // Liftarn

the merage on MFI-17 Mushshak

I mentioned the offical page as to say that it doesn't mention any link with Saab Safari, so there is no need ot mergae this article with it.yours sincerlyUser talk:Yousaf465

That is not a reason. The MFI-17 Mushshak is just a license built version of the SAAB Safari. // Liftarn

User talk archives help

would you pl help me with backing up my user talk.User talk:Yousaf465

Image:1953 MO and Owners Daughter.JPG

Hi, I have noticed that you had copied the picture to Wikipedia Commons. I'm not at all familiar with the Commons database. Would you be able to give me some insight as to where I can find that photo in Commons and what it is Commons is supposed to accomplish. Thanks, --HJKeats 14:20, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

I haven't copied it (yet), but only tagged it as a candidate to be moved to Commons. The big advantage of having images on Commons is that the same image can be used on all Wikimedia projects. For instance we could use the same image on the Swedish Wikipedia. For instance notice Image:1995LotusEspritS4s 3049.jpg that is on Commons and it is used in both Lotus Esprit, fr:Lotus Esprit and it:Lotus Esprit. See Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia:Moving images to the Commons. // Liftarn

Excellent, thanks for taking the time to advise me on the use. Is it fair to say that only media such as photo's get posted to Commons then? Are there any structure to Commons and how would one go about uploading files to commons and place it appropriately for future reference and tracking the use of it? Thanks again for taking the time to respond to my questions, --HJKeats 14:57, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

Mainly photos, but also files like sounds and PDF files. Commons has a stucture of many categories. The image mentioned abouve would be placed in Commons:Category:Morris Oxford and Commons:Category:1953 automobiles. Tools like CommonsHelper is a good way to transfer existing images. For new images a good place to start would probably be Commons:Commons:First steps. // Liftarn

Please don't

Re-create an article after it was deleted. See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of political epithets (2) ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 15:39, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

It was only recreated as a redirect to handle all the red links, but if it's that important to you. // Liftarn

Are you going to add tags or are you going to transwiki things?

It seems like you spend more time adding tags marking images to be transwikied to Commons rather than actually pitching in and doing the transfers (or making any substantive contributions to the encyclopedia such as uploading pictures of your own or drafting some new article text). Perhaps you might want to actually try creating something for Wikipedia sometime! Just a thought. --Coolcaesar 06:16, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

I have actually done a lot of transfers (see my log at Commons) as well as adding my own images (see commons:Category:Files by Liftarn), but now I have also tagged a lot of images as well (partially as a "note to self"). I hope to get around to moving them to Commons soon. So to answer your initial question. I will probably add tags for now and transfer later. The actual transfer should be able to do automaticly, see Wikipedia_talk:Moving images to the Commons#Move bot suggestion // Liftarn

Speedy deletion notice

I have nominated Wikipedia is a democracy for speedy deletion, as it is generally inappropriate to have a mainspace article redirect to anything but another mainspace article. If you disagree with or wish to contest the speedy deletion, please add {{hangon}} to the page. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me Please review me!} 11:06, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, you're right. // Liftarn

Citation needed at Wikipedia:Consensus

<blink>. Oh-kay... maybe... what do you mean by that? I had better listen most carefully.

Also, why did you add that today, and not say... when the page was created here in 2004? --Kim Bruning 13:22, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

I didn't react until today. I'm not omniscient. // Liftarn

3 whole years though, that's a pretty amazing reaction time ;) Just took me by surprise, is all.

So what do you mean with citation needed in this context? (for instance, there won't be books about wikipedia procedure to cite from)

--Kim Bruning 13:33, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Well, I didn't think if that. It was just a knee jerk reaction. // Liftarn

!? Your actions do not compute. At any rate, I'll just revert you then? --Kim Bruning 14:01, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

I would like a source for the claim, but OK, do as you with. // Liftarn

!?!? Alright, why didn't you say so immediately when I asked?

Well, whatever the case may be: What do you mean by "source" in this context? What kind of source would work? --Kim Bruning 14:06, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Note that this is only the second time I've ever seen a citation needed tag in the project namespace (and I've been patrolling for years by now). I don't know what one would do with that? Though I'm certainly curious as to what it might mean! --Kim Bruning

Image:IkeaRestaurant.jpg

I removed this image from WP:PUI because it is CC-BY-SA-2.5, a free license. However, Commons' licensing rules are stricter than here on Wikipedia, and forbid images that are intended only for use on Wikipedia (which was my intention, as the original photographer and uploader). I don't have an account on Commons, nor do I have any need for one, so I've been the one posting on your talk page there. The image should be removed from Commons, however it fully complies with Wikipedia's own licensing regulations, and should remain here. --Kevin Walter 23:32, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

I already left a message on user's talk regarding this and re added the image on WP:PUI. Garion96 (talk) 00:08, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Either the image should be deleted (from both English Wikipedia or Commons) or it shouldn't be deleted. You can't have it both ways. // Liftarn

Lintott

Wow, I didn't know that! There seem to be a few Lintotts in the UK, but I've never met any of those I'm not related to. As for the username Lintott, it was registered about a year ago but hasn't been used since so you could usurp it - see WP:CHU/U Chrislintott 10:45, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Copyright problems with Image:Benson.gif

An image that you uploaded, Image:Benson.gif, has been listed at Wikipedia:Copyright problems because it is a suspected copyright violation. Please look there if you know that the image is legally usable on Wikipedia (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), and then provide the necessary information there and on its page, if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. RJASE1 ^Talk 02:33, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Volvo

Hi, Not sure why you like including the reference to Volvos being thought of as tractors - this is not referenced or cited and it is pretty clearly a point of personal bias. IF you can provide some sort of reference that is wide accepted as truth, then I'll be OK with this. Otherwise, it has no place here.

Also, Volvo as a brand does compete with the cars I listed - check out any car magazine, there are regular comparisons between Volvo, BMW, and Mercedes. It makes little sense why people refuse to list BMW etc as competition for Volvo.

"Half" of Volvo's line does not start below $30k, it is only 2 out of 8 models actually (S40 and V50).

Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.122.31.62 (talk • contribs)

Ok, add a {{fact}} on it then. There are regular comparisons between Volvo, Volkswagen and Skoda as well. It also needs source. // Liftarn

Hello. I've noticed that you've been deleting a lot of information from the Volvo C30 and Volvo Cars pages. A lot of citation tags have been placed there, far too many than are necessary. Please keep that in mind before you remove information, especially the well written bits. --Ng.j 14:17, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Yes, I did delete some text that was unsourced and had been so for a long time. The removed text looked like it was copied from a press release or an ad or something anyway so it wasn't well written anyway. // Liftarn 14:22, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

I was refering to some text from Volvo Cars. I think it would be best to put it up for discussion and see what others think. I still can't believe you want a reference for ""Volvo is known for safety". :-)

Anyway, I hope we can come to an amiable compromise and seek to expand Wikipedia. Would you consider moving areas you deem questionable to the talk page rather than just deleting? That way someone in the future may have more to add and be able to provide a better reference.

Ng.j 15:03, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Sure. // Liftarn

Orange Juice (website)

I have added a "{{prod}}" template to the article Orange Juice (website), suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but I don't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and I've explained why in the deletion notice (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may contest the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page. Also, please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. RJASE1 ^Talk 01:20, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Orange Juice (website)

I've nominated Orange Juice (website), an article you created, for deletion. We appreciate your contributions, but in this particular case I do not feel that Orange Juice (website) satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion; I have explained why in the nomination space (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and the Wikipedia deletion policy). Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Orange Juice (website) and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Orange Juice (website) during the discussion but should not remove the articles for deletion template from the top of the article; such removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. RJASE1 ^Talk 14:19, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

It said "You may remove this message if you improve the article, or if you otherwise object to deletion of the article for any reason." so I did. // Liftarn

Image:WPCF.png

Svg - Dunno how. thuglas^T|C 12:54, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Since it's a combination of Image:Red star.svg and Image:Flag of California.svg it should be no problem. Just use an program like Inkscape or Sodipodi to edit the file. // Liftarn

oh well im not doing it again man if you wanna do it go ahead. I dont even have the programs. Ill download them for next time. thuglas^T|C 13:00, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Ok, I'll put it on my list. // Liftarn

Sounds good - thanks thuglas^T|C 14:32, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Sorry for the delay Liftarn - my computer was on the blink for a couple of weeks there... all best, --G-Dett 17:35, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

FYI: I have some tools that may simplify your "Where I have been" secton of your user page

I see you have a list of nations and/or states/provinces on your user page. I would like to offer you some templates for this task I created for my own list. One pair of templates will create entries identical to the one I use. (I suggest you copy my legend if you use them.) Other templates will provide just a flag or name (nation or province/state).

Highlights

• All use a simple code.
  • Nations are identified with a two letter top-level Internet domain code (except for the United States of America, which uses "USA").
  • States and provinces are identified with postal codes (so far anyway).
• Nation and state/province names are linked.
• The low level templates return flag images with just the filename allowing you to control the image size and caption.
• All flag images located so far are SVG.
• If any flag images or names on your page officially change, your user page will get the update as soon as I know about it.

One drawback

• Currently the province templates can only look up data for the United States of America and Canada. However, additional capability can be readily added. All I need to do is create a starter template and let you add the provinces.

Templates to build a list of where you have been

Enter this	Purpose	Sample output	Subst this template?
{{User:Will Pittenger/templates/Flag Entry}}	Creates an entry in the list of places where I have been. Rather than call this template, most will call a template listed below. They will call Flag Entry as needed for you.	*‡§ — Illinois (The state where I was born and grew up.)	No
{{User:Will Pittenger/templates/Nation Flag Entry}}	Creates an entry in the list of places where I have been	*‡§ — United States of America (I visited other nations, but have yet to live in any) — Canada (Year unknown as I was too young to remember) — Mexico (Twice: 1977, 1982)	No
{{User:Will Pittenger/templates/Province Flag Entry}}	Creates an entry in the list of places where I have been. Important: See the notes for GetProvinceName and GetProvinceFlag.	*‡§ — Illinois (The state where I was born and grew up.) — Ontario (Year unknown as I was too young to remember)	No

Note: Not all templates in this next category are listed in the interests of space. To see a list of the missing functions, please see {{User:Will Pittenger/templates/GetProvinceName}} and {{User:Will Pittenger/templates/GetProvinceFlag}}.

Templates that look up the flag or name of a nation or province of a nation

Enter this	Purpose	Sample output	Subst this template?
{{User:Will Pittenger/templates/GetCountryName}}	Detemines the name of the country from a code	United States of America Canada	No
{{User:Will Pittenger/templates/GetCountryFlag}}	Detemines the flag of the country from a code		No
{{User:Will Pittenger/templates/GetProvinceName}}	Detemines the name of the country from a code. Note this relies on a series of templates that aren't listed here in the interests of space. You can find the complete list on the template's page. If a nation is not yet supported, you can add it in my namespace by asking for it on my talk page. I'll create a starter page and you finish it with the instructions I provide. The template also supports using templates from another user's namespace.	Illinois Ontario	No
{{User:Will Pittenger/templates/GetProvinceFlag}}	Determines the flag of the country from a code. Note this relies on a series of templates that aren't listed here in the interests of space. You can find the complete list on the template's page. If a nation is not yet supported, you can add it in my namespace by asking for it on my talk page. I'll create a starter page and you finish it with the instructions I provide. The template also supports using templates from another user's namespace.		No

Will (Talk - contribs) 17:43, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. I have put it to use. I noticed that some flags with a lot of white should have border around them. Is that possible? // Liftarn

I could call {{border}}. I may get to it later tonight. I just finished moving my profile over to a new partition. I am still catching up online. I will post here again after the change and ask you what you think. Will (Talk - contribs) 03:25, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Done. What do you think? You can override the border color, width, and style. There are new parameters for that. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Will Pittenger (talk • contribs) 07:00, 13 March 2007 (UTC).

What do you think?

This user believes images should be moved to the Commons.

Just curious. --evrik ^(talk) 16:32, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Is there a Wikipedian who don't agree with that? // Liftarn¨

Blanking, vandalism, baseless accusations and etiquette

Deleting irrelevant sections from articles is not considered blanking (I've been on the other side of the argument), and this particular section has been discussed at some length on the Talk page. Accusations of vandalism in a content dispute generally don't carry much sway on the vandalism noticeboard. Also, please sign comments you leave anywhere on Wikipedia. I'll take your suggestion to experiment in a sandbox as a joke and leave it at that. --Leifern 16:45, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Take it as you wish, but please talk trough changes instead of just blanking the section. // Liftarn

I did - see Talk page. --Leifern 17:12, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. Perhaps we can work this out in a sensible way now. It feels like I'm getting the silent treatment and nobody wants to discuss the content. // Liftarn

Copyright issue with Institute for Middle East Understanding

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March 2007

Please do not post copyrighted material to Wikipedia without permission from the copyright holder, as you did to Institute for Middle East Understanding. See Wikipedia:Copyrights. Copyright violations are unacceptable and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Your original contributions are welcome. ⇒ SWATJester ^{On Belay!} 20:09, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of ADVSYS

A tag has been placed on ADVSYS, requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done for the following reason:

Non-notable software, no assertion of notability under CSD A7

Under the criteria for speedy deletion, articles that do not meet very basic Wikipedia criteria may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as an appropriate article, and if you can indicate why the subject of this article is appropriate, you may contest the tagging. To do this, add {{hangon}} on the top of the page and leave a note on the article's talk page explaining your position. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would confirm its subject's notability under the guidelines.

For guidelines on specific types of articles, you may want to check out our criteria for biographies, for web sites, for bands, or for companies. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this. Walton ^{Vivat Regina!}

Wow, that was quick. I wasn't given any chance to object. Oh well... // Liftarn

Volvo C30

Can you elaborate on your objection to the statement? It would help me to find a better reference.--Ng.j 15:59, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Which one? The steatement about the C30 being as safe as other Volvos? That is not supported by the source. Only thet Volvo has a reputation for safetey. // Liftarn

So you want an exact statement that the C30 is as safe as other Volvos, or just that it is safe? Ng.j 16:17, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

A source for the claim. Either add a source or change the statement. // Liftarn