User talk:Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington/Archive/Archive07

Messages This is an archive of old discussions. Please do not modify this page. Archives: The Basement Re: "you meant this" Near native english ? Thanks but I don't think so: every time I turn on a US channel on my TV I get the same impression as when I see a Thai movie with spanish subtitles. TwoHorned 22:07, 1 November 2006 (UTC) OK, I have made a compromise ;-) — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 17:05, 2 November 2006 (UTC) Wikipedia:WikiProject Islam:The Muslim Guild/Articles for deletion When I try to nominate this page for deletion using the MFD tag { {subst:md1}} the MFD box created then points to the earlier miscelleanous for deletion discussion page. Thus I am not able to complete a second nomination for deletion as I would then be overwritting the earlier discussion page. I looks like the MFD process may not have been designed to accomodate a second nomination for deletion. Any ideas?--CltFn 00:38, 2 November 2006 (UTC) I have replied on your talk page. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 17:32, 2 November 2006 (UTC) Thank you , I have now created the MFD page .--CltFn 03:56, 3 November 2006 (UTC) Hi there! Hi Andy! I just wanted to drop you a line, as I hope I didn't offend you in my rather firm opposition of Michael Billington's current RfA. It wasn't my intention to insinuate that everyone who has visited that channel has engaged in shady activities. In fact, I certainly agree with you that the channel seemed to be a joke at first and a lot of the people in the channel treated it as such. However, it certainly evolved into something more serious at a point, and I feel quite strongly that integrities have been compromised. Having said that, you have my complete trust, respect, and confidence. I know that you would never engage in that sort of silliness; you're a great asset to the project and again, I hope my comments weren't viewed contradictory to that. Cheers mate! hoopydinkConas tá tú? 13:01, 2 November 2006 (UTC) Go away, I hate you! No, ofcourse not. I was never offended; but the thing is that you might have just opined in such a way that might trigger a knee-jerk oppose voting for the user. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 16:09, 2 November 2006 (UTC) Hmmm... How about this?--<°)))>< 14:42, 2 November 2006 (UTC) You don't have to ask me. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 16:06, 2 November 2006 (UTC) MOTD Very nice, thanks! :-) Kusma (討論) 16:48, 2 November 2006 (UTC) No problem. That template was lying unused since a few days – so I thought, why not mention one of Kusma's comments for she's a fabulous wikipedian. :) — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 16:52, 2 November 2006 (UTC) I'm a "he", actually, although my user name ends with an "a". And no, I didn't chose it because it means mumps in Norwegian :-) Kusma (討論) 16:56, 2 November 2006 (UTC) So, you mean; all that flirting was a waste of time? :-( — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 17:01, 2 November 2006 (UTC) You are dead anyway :-) Kusma (討論) 17:03, 2 November 2006 (UTC) That doesn't mean that I haven't got feelings. Now you're making me sound like Myrtle. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 17:06, 2 November 2006 (UTC) Your advice Hey, thanks for your advice about the (perhaps) early test4 warning, but it appears that a couple of admins have agreed with my actions and the vandal in question has been banned until Feb. Just thought you'd like to know. Cheers! Budgiekiller 18:31, 2 November 2006 (UTC) Re: my english level I thank you for that. I really appreciate it. You treat me much better than did a whole sleeping amphitheatre of students in an english university recently... Well , it was in North England anyway: 20 year old young people brainwashed by Morphine-Coke (a local drink) and speaking like Harry Potter. Gothic has its word of english there...TwoHorned 19:34, 2 November 2006 (UTC) Thank you... ...for the kind words and support on my AfD. If you ever need any help or just a person to review an article from a fresh perspective, let me know. Also, inform me when your Indian cuisine wikiproject gets started, as I will be more than happy to help out (although I might end up eating everything, as I could eat my weight in curries daily. youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 15:17, 3 November 2006 (UTC) Yes, your AfD was fantastic. I haven't received word from the gentleman above since a long time. I guess he forgot about it. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 09:18, 4 November 2006 (UTC) RE: I haven't seen you in a while Oi! Wassup with you? Haven't seen you around for quite a long time! — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:54, 30 October 2006 (UTC) I've stopped editing for the forseeable future... just can't get myself into the vibe, and I'm afraid of making bad edits. I still prowl occasionally but I've stopped significantly editing. Thanks for caring though, it lightens the darkness that is life without Wikipedia! :P Cheers! Master of Puppets The Walrus! 06:43, 4 November 2006 (UTC) I used to go around with the username User:Anirudhsbh earlier. Remember Andy123? — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 09:14, 4 November 2006 (UTC) Edits to the GNU General Public License article Why was this edit to the GNU General Public License article considered "unconstructive" and "vandalism"? It simply adds some references to the "Criticism" section with valid cites! Maybe the heading "The GPL as a restrictive license" ? 83.37.6.160 Try dicussing it on the talk page of the article. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:25, 4 November 2006 (UTC) OK 83.37.6.160 Locksport Deletion Why do you feel the Locksport article was justified for deletion? The term has been used by more that one major news outlet, and the article had a quite large support base Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Locksport. None of the terms for deletion seem to fit the reasonings applied to the article, it saddens me that the article was deleted because people failed to realize that the term isn't exclusively used by people in the hobby but also by major news outlets(ABC and the Wall Street Journal). I am wondering why you felt it deserved deletion, most other articles with that amount of support and evidence would not have been deleted.What_aka_Kevin 21:43, 5 November 2006 (UTC) Please read WP:RS and WP:NEO. If you are still not convinced, I urge you to take this to WP:DRV. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 09:27, 6 November 2006 (UTC) —I am not convinced, as there are reliable sources. Taking to WP:DRV. What_aka_Kevin 20:44, 6 November 2006 (UTC) Pingus on deletion review An editor has asked for a deletion review of Pingus. Since you closed the deletion discussion for (or speedy-deleted) this article, your reasons on how or why you did so will be greatly appreciated in the above review. --Stevefarrell 18:06, 6 November 2006 (UTC) Noted, thanks. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:35, 7 November 2006 (UTC) Heads up The markup in your signature seems to be playing up [1] Michael Billington (talk • contribs)<;;;;/span> 07:43, 7 November 2006 (UTC) It seems to be working fine, elsewhere. Feel free to take a look at User:Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington/Sig and post your suggestions here. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:20, 7 November 2006 (UTC) Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Hkelkar Hello, An Arbitration case in which you commented has been opened: Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Hkelkar. Please add any evidence you may wish the arbitrators to consider to the evidence sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Hkelkar/Evidence. You may also contribute to the case on the workshop sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Hkelkar/Workshop. On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, Thatcher131 12:42, 7 November 2006 (UTC) Noted, thank you. The statement I made has been removed, although I was partially involved in the case. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:50, 7 November 2006 (UTC) Your statement was placed on the talk page as you weren't in the list of involved parties. You can add yourself to the list and move your statement back if you wish. Thatcher131 12:53, 7 November 2006 (UTC) On trolls and respecting your fellow encyclopedia-writing comrades Your comment from User talk:Journalist: I suggest that you drop this topic, Orane. People will not stop patronising trolls. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 13:56, 5 November 2006 (UTC) [2] Oh, rubbish. I'm in no way whatsoever supporting trolling in any way, shape, or form. I simply feel that you shouldn't behave as they do by attacking them on large or small levels. I completely empathise with the anger that you feel towards them, but feel that there are more appropriate venues than treating anybody, troll or dedicated contributor, poorly or incivily. Anyhow, I too will drop this, not having really wanted to take it this far anyway, but don't drop this complete nonsense about me "patronising trolls". Honestly, treat your fellow contributors with more respect. Hmph. Snoutwood (talk) 00:09, 6 November 2006 (UTC) Um, yes. I would have agreed with you any other time. But I think I have lost my patience with such users. Very well, I will assume good faith. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 09:01, 6 November 2006 (UTC) Brilliant, thanks. Snoutwood (talk) 15:54, 7 November 2006 (UTC) Help needed I dont know how the image rules work so I need someone to find me an image of Sukhbir (musician) kind of quick for WP:DYK article I wrote. If this helps, here is the google search. Sukhbir (the musician) usually wears dark glasses at concerts and what not. I figured I'd ask a couple of the Indian users who listen to Sukhbir.Bakaman Bakatalk 02:24, 8 November 2006 (UTC) Nvm, GaneshK kindly uploaded one.Bakaman Bakatalk 02:34, 8 November 2006 (UTC) Deleting an article (I wish) Dear Sir Nick I want to delete an article, The Raising of Lazarus - Messina (Caravaggio). It's a double - there's already an article called The Raising of Lazarus (Caravaggio), which is about the same painting. I've copied and pasted the text from the first to the second (will tidy up later), but would like to complete the clean-up by getting rid of one of the two. But I don't know how. Can you help? As for why I'm chosing to bother you, rather than some other hapless Wikipedidian, I just like your nick, Sir Nick). PiCo 07:16, 8 November 2006 (UTC) Looks like Samir has already done the deed. Next time, you want to request deletion for a page you created, just put in {{db-author}} in it, or contact some administrator. Best regards, — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 11:48, 8 November 2006 (UTC) Thanks Hi Nick, once again thanks much for your unexpected nomination... Gonna take me a while to start acting bold like you though... -- Lost(talk) 09:35, 8 November 2006 (UTC) Bold? Who? Moi? — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:01, 8 November 2006 (UTC) Of course (That was supposed to be a compliment BTW:) -- Lost(talk) 12:10, 8 November 2006 (UTC) Saley padhai karle, nahi to fail ho jayega (meri tarah) — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:14, 8 November 2006 (UTC) सारी, अन्कल. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 08:33, 10 November 2006 (UTC) कोई बात नही बेटा :) -- Lost(talk) 08:54, 10 November 2006 (UTC) अन्कल, आप मुझे बहुत हंसाते हैं. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 08:55, 10 November 2006 (UTC) बेटा हसना बंद करो और पढाई शुरू करो नही तो फ़िर फ़ेल हो जाओगे... Gaaaah, no more hindi please. its taking me an hour to write a sentence! -- Lost(talk) 10:42, 10 November 2006 (UTC) Barrington Hall Hi, Thank you for not deleting content from Wikipedia. Thanks also for remembering that "Wikipedia is not a Bureaucracy"--that means if there is a disagreement, you should discuss on talkpage, not assume or insist that your interpretation of WP:EL doesn't need to be discussed with the editors of an article. While one obvious solution is to send Mahlen an email asking him to post that when he uploaded the film onto the internet for free more than 10 years ago, he meant for it to be free/freely used by everyone (and yes we know him, and no that film is not under copyright), there's nothing wrong with formatting uncopywritten content in youtube for easier access than a cache provides. Cindery 10:38, 10 November 2006 (UTC) Please see this. Wikipedia is not a bureaucracy is not a matter here at all. Please revert your edit. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 10:41, 10 November 2006 (UTC) The link is staying. I sent Mahlen an email asking him to state the obvious, and you can wait. "We" do know who the artist is, and that there is no copyright. Mahlen, for your information, is an old school "information wants to be free" guy. You don't know what you're doing, and you're degrading the quality of the article by making assumptions; deleting without discussion. This is a very clear case of "Wikipedia is not a bureacracy." Cindery 10:57, 10 November 2006 (UTC) Arabic العربية Thanks for your help. --Mido 12:49, 10 November 2006 (UTC) All done. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:56, 10 November 2006 (UTC) Re: Sig I no longer had an image in my signature when you left a message. --Shrieking Harpy......Talk|Count 13:49, 10 November 2006 (UTC) Thank you. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 13:51, 10 November 2006 (UTC) Intimidation and libel Hello. Before making potentially controversial edits, such as those you made to Ian Smith, it is recommended that you discuss them first on the article's talk page. Otherwise, people might consider your edits to be vandalism. Thank you. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:00, 11 November 2006 (UTC) I did not make a controversial edit and I regard your comment as libel and intimidation. You appear to be attempting to mislead anyone else who might see my talk page. Please make a full retraction and apology for the baseless slur. Your own edit on the other hand can only have been politically motivated or vandalism. Which was it? 82.18.125.110 12:01, 11 November 2006 (UTC) Please assume good faith while dealing with other editors. We are all here to make an encyclopedia. Try discussing your changes on the talk pages of the article and get the approved by consensus. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:11, 11 November 2006 (UTC) I really don't see how you can think you are in a position to tell people to assume good faith as you absolutely did not do so yourself. You immediately accused me of vandalism. 82.18.125.110 12:21, 11 November 2006 (UTC) No sir. I never called it outright vandalism. The claims you have made on this page seem controversial to me, and for that I requested you to discuss them on the talk page of the article. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:23, 11 November 2006 (UTC) Again you are trying to imply that I made multiple changes. All I did was change "European-dominated" to "Apartheid". It is indisputably accurate and it actually looks worse for Smith. I don't think you have a leg to stand on in your allegations that I have acted improperly on any article. You have caused me much distress for no reason at all. 82.18.125.110 12:31, 11 November 2006 (UTC) I note that one of the above items concerns your lack of respect for other editors. 82.18.125.110 12:34, 11 November 2006 (UTC) My twopenn'orth is that it is probably better to say Apartheid in terms of South Africa, but in Rhodesia one should prefer the term 'European' and 'African'. This doesn't imply that the governments were directed by Europe, merely that they were composed of people who were descended from European settlers. This was the accepted term used at the time. Rhodesia did not have an Apartheid system; it was at times suggested, but ruled out as impractical. Fys. &#147;Ta fys aym&#148;. 12:37, 11 November 2006 (UTC) Just saw your contributions, David. You'd be better off using WP:AWB if you want to do lots of janitorial work like that. ^_^ — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:39, 11 November 2006 (UTC) I'm not on a Windows computer. Hate them, as a matter of fact. Fys. &#147;Ta fys aym&#148;. 12:40, 11 November 2006 (UTC) Ooh. I am a Microsoft loyalist. Bill fills my daddy's pockets. ^_^ — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:43, 11 November 2006 (UTC) The reference I edited was to the South African government !!!!!!!!!!! Did neither of you read the sentence? 82.18.125.110 12:43, 11 November 2006 (UTC) I note that I even said I was referring to South Africa in my edit summary. 82.18.125.110 12:51, 11 November 2006 (UTC) Reversions on Gujarat Riots page - Who's right and who's wrong? Discussion moved to Talk:2002 Gujarat violence. 09:42, 12 November 2006 (UTC) User talk:82.18.125.110 I just came across User talk:82.18.125.110 where it appears as though several users, who should know better, have been harassing an editor whose only interest is improving Wikipedia. Am I missing something? The last few edits I have seen by this editor have been productive and uncontroversial. I see on the talkpage what looks like a false accusation of failing to assume good faith, made by you, User:Glen S threatening to block this user for vandalism that never takes place, and general harassment. If I am mistaken then I apologize. I doubt that I am. KazakhPol 20:46, 11 November 2006 (UTC) Then, I will graciously accept you apology. Ask your pal to read up WP:V, WP:CITE and WP:RS, and perhaps you should do a bit of reviewing too. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 09:27, 12 November 2006 (UTC) 2002 Gujarat violence I have responded to your post with my arguments.Hkelkar 10:57, 12 November 2006 (UTC) Ping Sir Nicholas, may I speak to you on #wikipedia? Bishonen | talk 13:44, 12 November 2006 (UTC). Never mind. Bishonen | talk 21:21, 12 November 2006 (UTC). Oops. Looks like I missed you, but you can email me anytime. ^_^ — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 07:43, 13 November 2006 (UTC) I wanted someone to review a block, but I'm all set up, thanks. (You have some knowledge of the user: the blockery is here, if you want a read.) Bishonen | talk 07:57, 13 November 2006 (UTC). P.S. And now I've e-mailed you as well. Bishonen | talk 08:12, 13 November 2006 (UTC). Signature I see you've been involved recently in user signature issues. I came across a particularly distracting one recent, belonging to User:Tom mayfair. It has three images, one of them animated. I've posted polite requests that he change it, as has another user. Perhaps more feedback would be persuasive. -Will Beback 21:24, 12 November 2006 (UTC) Looks like he is a new user, just remind me when he makes wikipedia space edits. Best regards, — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 07:58, 13 November 2006 (UTC) Sam Blanning Please block Samuel Blanning, he's trolling. --Rexamds 12:00, 14 November 2006 (UTC) Namaskar Namastee Emperorjee or Emperorbabu :) --Bhadani 19:15, 12 November 2006 (UTC) Emperor? — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 07:47, 13 November 2006 (UTC) अच्छा समझ गया | — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 09:47, 14 November 2006 (UTC) भेरी गुड! --Bhadani 15:44, 14 November 2006 (UTC) Great work! I, Bhadani award this Tireless Contributor Barnstar to Dear Sir for crossing 5,000+ quality edits to wikipedia. --Bhadani 15:59, 14 November 2006 (UTC) Congratualtions! Really great work!! --Bhadani 15:59, 14 November 2006 (UTC) Milk is always good for Health!!! 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Judging from the discussions here, this isn't the first time you've done this, so in light of that, please, next time do it right or don't bother. -- taegdv Oh I made a mess of that page, but that isn't the story with every page I am doing. Thanks for pointing out, and best regards, — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 05:31, 16 November 2006 (UTC) MedCab Why do you think MedCab is dead? --Ideogram 02:23, 17 November 2006 (UTC) Because they haven't been taking up cases lately. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 05:23, 17 November 2006 (UTC) You can see at Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases that this is not true. The most recent case taken up was filed 11/15. The oldest case not taken up yet was filed 11/07. Delays of up to fourteen days are normal. --Ideogram 10:11, 17 November 2006 (UTC) There is no cabal. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 08:54, 18 November 2006 (UTC) There is no possible response to that. You got me. --Ideogram 09:14, 18 November 2006 (UTC) YAYZOXXORS ^_^ — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 09:15, 18 November 2006 (UTC) Thanks Hi - thanks for co-nomming me. I appreciate your support and hope you'll gimme a buzz anytime you need an extra hand. Rama's arrow 02:41, 17 November 2006 (UTC) OK It is Ok but not right :) link title. --Bhadani 14:26, 17 November 2006 (UTC) RfA thanks Thank you for the w00t! I'd like to express my huge thanks to you, NHN, for your support in my recent RfA, which closed with 100% support at 71/0/1. Needless to say, I am very suprised at the huge levels of support I've seen on my RfA, and at the fact that I only had give three answers, unlike many other nominees who have had many, many more questions! I'll be careful with my use of the tools, and invite you to tell me off if I do something wrong! Thanks, Martinp23 14:26, 18 November 2006 (UTC) My apologies if you felt offended (or annoyed!) with my thankyou message - I'm sure you know that it was not my intention, and if you wish, feel free to remove it. Martinp23 15:04, 18 November 2006 (UTC) lol [23:36] <Jungleking> americunts are dumb. [23:36] <@Sheneequa> then get off the internet [23:36] <Jungleking> gotta go [23:36] * Jungleking (and@DFA277B3.43878B1F.C8702E2D.IP) Quit ( Quit: ) Sheneequa 07:40, 20 November 2006 (UTC) WP:3RR Please re-read the policy, and in good faith please consider what you've said in IRC. The way you see 3RR is detrimental to Wikipedia, and we cannot have that in admins. You are advocating more than three reverts to a page as long as it's not to the same version, when it's clear that four reverts with the same intent is a 3RR vio. As pointed out on WP:3RR, "The policy states that an editor must not perform more than three reversions, in whole or in part, on a single Wikipedia page within a 24 hour period." In good faith, please reconsider your stand. We cannot afford to have admins allowing 3RR violations. – Chacor 11:51, 20 November 2006 (UTC) This will speak for me – from User talk:William M. Connolley. I don't care for your opinion; you're obviously not suited to be an admin. I'd suggest you please re-familiarise yourself with the policy before making blanket accusations, tyvm. – Chacor 12:08, 20 November 2006 (UTC) Block of D.Prok. (talk · contribs) Hello William. I read the report on the WP:AN/3RR page and saw that you blocked this user for 24 hours for WP:3RR on the Michael Shields page. From the look of it, the user in question made three edits and reverted to his version three times and not four which is a prerequisite warranting a block. I understand that WP:3RR does not give any user authority to take the system for a ride and blocks are warranted when they have been repeatedly disruptive, but this user was new and it would be preposterous to assume that he was aware of the policies and guidelines on Wikipedia. Prima facie it appears that User:Chacor did not care to discuss the issues properly, but only left edit summaries such as rv, stop reverting to POV version and failed to explain why he thinks that this revert is POV. I, in good faith believe that you should have warned the user against a 3RR breach instead of blocking him, and asked Chacor to discuss the matter with him. In my opinion this constitutes newbie biting. Take care. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 10:48, 16 November 2006 (UTC) D Prok made 4 reverts, not 3 edits. If he is a newbie, how come he knows about POV tags and reverting? William M. Connolley 11:05, 16 November 2006 (UTC) You'd be surprised to know how resourceful those newbies can be... ^_^ — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 11:18, 16 November 2006 (UTC) He's just sent me a rude email, so he can sit out his block as far as I'm concerned William M. Connolley 11:55, 16 November 2006 (UTC) Well, I'd endorse the block in such a case, but to speak for the defendant – reversion essentially means reverting to the same version, and three revert rule generally applies to reversion of the article to the same version more than three times. Here, this edit is slightly different from the other three edits. Now, I wouldn't really stand up for this, but if you carefully look at the history of the page, Chacor conveniently goaded the other user to revert him by "edit-warring" and this user probably did not know anything about WP:3RR. He did not care to warn him on his talk page whatsoever, I see this as nothing but disruption and gaming the system. He went to the discussion page and then tells the user that he has breached 3RR and then posts the breach on the WP:AN/3RR page. That is the reason, I thought this block was ridiculous. It is disparaging how established users like Chacor resort to such tactics. Best regards, — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 05:52, 17 November 2006 (UTC) Moving Can you pls do that?-Bharatveer 11:32, 21 November 2006 (UTC) Done. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 11:40, 21 November 2006 (UTC) Hey Nick, I just deleted an article that you had contributed to. Guess I am getting bold now ;) -- Lost(talk) 17:53, 22 November 2006 (UTC) That article was suckage. I was trying to move it to a more appropriate title. Good work on deleting the redirect. :) — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 08:42, 24 November 2006 (UTC) Civility The same applies to TerryJ-Ho as well. His provocative comments need to stop.Hkelkar 13:06, 22 November 2006 (UTC) This (summary)[3] Comments like this, discussing political motivations, are irrelevant and disruptive to boot.[4] There's more if you look carefully Hkelkar 13:20, 22 November 2006 (UTC) Hi Nick - I don't know why you should post that notice mechanically - How is 1 incivil and why can't .[5] I put my views in evidence and be treated as incivil.MerryJ-Ho 14:10, 22 November 2006 (UTC) Troll Are such edits (unsolicited) by TerryJ-Ho acceptable? [6]Hkelkar 16:29, 22 November 2006 (UTC) Yes, they are very much acceptable. He is civilly trying to explain his opinions. However, putting a header like ==Troll== is considered incivil and disruptive. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:35, 23 November 2006 (UTC) Image:Yanagupta.jpg Thanks for uploading Image:Yanagupta.jpg. I notice the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first fair use criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed image could reasonably be found or created. If you believe this image is not replaceable, please: Go to the image description page and edit it to add {{Replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original Replaceable fair use template. On the image discussion page, write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all. Alternatively, you can also choose to replace the fair use image by finding a freely licensed image of its subject or by taking a picture of it yourself. If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified how these images fully satisfy our fair use criteria. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on this link. Note that any fair use images which are replaceable by free-licensed alternatives will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. --Chowbok ☠ 03:10, 23 November 2006 (UTC) I have engaged the template and produced my fair use rationale on the talk page of the image. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 12:36, 23 November 2006 (UTC) New User Hi. There appears to be a new user HKelkar2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) who's been editing some articles that I have been.I think he needs to change his name and he categorically is not my sockpuppet or anything.Hkelkar 19:48, 23 November 2006 (UTC) One other thing, he redid an anon's edit [7] that Rama's Arrow reverted [8] , suggesting that he and the anon are the same guy. A traceroute reveals him to be a Mumbaikar, so not me.Hkelkar 19:57, 23 November 2006 (UTC) ArbComm post Regarding your most recent post to my ArbComm, if you are expressing doubt as to the genuine nature of my references to the RSS criticism section then understand that I cited it per the rules of WP:CITE and I do so again below: Smith, David James, Hinduism and Modernity P188, Blackwell Publishing ISBN:0-631-20862-3 Author, Title, Page #, Publication and ISBN are all there.Look it up if you don't believe me.Hkelkar 08:57, 24 November 2006 (UTC) Read my comments carefully. I was reasoning why Hkelkar probably reverted one of Terry's edits to the 2002 Gujarat violence articles. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 08:59, 24 November 2006 (UTC) Sorry I misunderstood. This is why I asked you in the talk page for clarification. Thank you for clearing it up. Hkelkar 09:35, 24 November 2006 (UTC) Hi, are such comments by TerryJ-Ho against Bakaman acceptable [9]? Hkelkar 11:08, 24 November 2006 (UTC) Appropriately warned. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 11:32, 24 November 2006 (UTC) Hi Nearly Headless Nick, here's something interesting.Bakaman Bakatalk 20:53, 24 November 2006 (UTC) Revisions to Derek Sherinian page This is the most grotesque example yet of a YouTube removal I've found. You removed a link for a video that was shot specifically for YouTube and was announced as such at the head of the video in front of the interviewees. Permission was granted by the interviewees for the interview to appear on YouTube, and yet you removed the link. As I have indicated on the discussion page, this policy on YouTube is ridiculous, and allows editors such as yourself to run amok. Tvccs 01:13, 27 November 2006 (UTC) Flattery will get you nowhere. As it was evident from my edit summary, that I was using AWB to remove external links that failed to qualify under WP:EL; you were free to revert me, in case you felt it was not justified, backed up by a suitable rationale. I am — Nearly Headless Nick {L} and I endorse your reversion. Best wishes. 07:47, 27 November 2006 (UTC) Social activist I've added the "{{prod}}" template to the article Social activist, 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 is not for things made up in school one day"). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, or, if you disagree with the notice, discuss the issues at Talk:Social activist. You may remove the deletion notice, and the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached, or if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria. Bytebear 07:39, 27 November 2006 (UTC). EA links Hey Nick, hope you're doing well! I removed the EA link because... it just seemed wrong to be doing RCP with a link like that in my signature. It didn't seem to be what EA is all about, you know? Do you think it was wrong? riana_dzasta 10:07, 27 November 2006 (UTC) Nah, you aren't. I am a member, and I don't have the link. :) BTW, my real name is Anirudh. ^_^ — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 10:09, 27 November 2006 (UTC) I know! Some people are iffy about being called their real names on the site, though... fine, I'll call you that :) riana_dzasta 10:12, 27 November 2006 (UTC) Banner needed Hi Nick, any chance you can create a banner like the one on top of your page for Blnguyen? I am horrible at creating these! — Lost(talk) 11:30, 27 November 2006 (UTC) Hello! A request for minor assistance Helkar and I are having a mostly friendly (I can hardly believe it!), relatively minor disagreement about the the Wikipedia verifiability policy. I'm probably in the wrong here, but I was hoping you could weigh in. For the first time there seems to be real hope of moving this article forward, and I don't want to break the momentum Indian Buddhist Revival. Thanks in advance! NinaEliza 07:03, 25 November 2006 (UTC) I think you would need to fix the article link here. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 07:05, 25 November 2006 (UTC) I'm sorry - the title of the article changed, and maybe it's not redirected. This might work Indian Buddhist Movement. I'm sorry, but I can't figure out how to link to the talk page - I'm not very good with links yet, so what I meant was go to the talk page - or maybe that's obvious. However, it looks like things got worked out - at least I think so. I'm not absolutely sure to be honest with you. I'd appreciated it if you still had a look. Thanks!NinaEliza 07:17, 25 November 2006 (UTC) I will have a look, but responding might take some time. Please bear with me; and you don't have to be sorry. Perhaps you could use the preview button to take a look at what you're typing before pressing the save button? Cheers. — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 07:31, 25 November 2006 (UTC) There's a preview button? - Oh wait - it's right there. Thank you - you've just saved me a lot of time...NinaEliza 07:38, 25 November 2006 (UTC) Hi Nick, Were you still planning on getting back to me? Perhaps you're very busy. Could you recommend another admin I could contact? Thanks in advance! NinaEliza 10:59, 26 November 2006 (UTC) Yes, I have examinations coming up shortly. I was planning to look up the dispute on the talk page soon, however you could contact User:Rama's Arrow and/or User:Bhadani. Best regards, — Nearly Headless Nick {L} 11:57, 28 November 2006 (UTC)