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Steinsky is taking a short wikibreak and will be back on Wikipedia soon. |
My forced wikibreaks are being voluntarily extended as I've realised how many more fulfilling and productive activities can be completed in the same amount of time that can be spent here. I will still be logged in, and get your message whenever I next happen to click on a link to a WP page.
Wikipedia is a community effort: where relevant start discussions in a public namespace, i.e. on the talk page of the article in question, and notify me of them, that way others can give their input. If your comment is about a specific article I will likely reply on the talk page of that article.
[edit] Image:BBC Broadcasting House 400.jpg
The website you sourced the images from doesn't actually say the images are PD. It says they are from some books published in 1932 by the BBC and I quote "In these web pages you can find most of the photos from the books (hopefully out of copyright!).". I don't think they are - as far as I can tell copyright exists for life of the author + 70 years. Therefore I've listed it as a possibly unfree image, in order for someone with more experience to make a decision on it. Alexj2002 13:04, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Map for K&A canal
I see you are taking a well earned wikibreak & wondered whether, on your return, you might be able to help with a map. It's not actually Bristol, but not far away. I've been doing some work on the Kennet and Avon Canal & have put it up as a FA candidate. One of the comments made was that it would be improved by a map. I've seen maps here, here and here but don't have the knowledge or skills to create one. — Rod talk 19:58, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
- This is now being kindly done by user User:SFC9394 so please cancel the request. — Rod talk 16:54, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Wikipedia:WikiProject Bristol
Hello. Just wanted to let you know that your project is being listed on the WikiProject Directory, so you might be expecting a bit more activity soon. One suggestion. One of the criteria which is used to determine is a project is eligible for deletion is the lack of any listed members. Right now, your project has no member list and, thus, no members. I think you might want to change that situation. Good luck and I hope you had some fun and relaxation over your break. Badbilltucker 18:44, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] UK geography COTM
The WP:UK geo collaboration of the month for October 2006 is Rutland. 80N 21:01, 1 October 2006 (UTC) (P.S., if you don't want to continue getting COTM updates, just change your settings at WP:UK geo.)
[edit] Constituency page moves
Hi Joe, I have left reply on my talk and on the project page. --BrownHairedGirl (talk) • (contribs) 12:29, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
- Steinsky BrownHairedGirl's moving of pages to XXX (UK Parliament constituency) does have the support of the vast majority of those of us who are working in this area. Simpy moving the pages to vague georgraphic names such as South Dorset is too non specific and we prefer to standardise on 'South Dorset (UK Parliament constituency) as a given example for clarity. Also in the likes of 'West Lancashire', the District council is already on that page as as are the vast majority where the councils and the constituencies share the same same, hence our use of 'West Lancashire (UK Parliament constituency)' for that page and also many others like it.
So please come into line with the rest of us on this subject as I am sure you will realise with further consideration, that you own formula is unworkable on the vast majority of constituencies. Galloglass 13:11, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
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- I think you'll find it is very much the case. Your own formula is just too vague I'm afraid Galloglass 13:23, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
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- Rather patronising of you to say I'm unfamiliar with the arguments steinsky, Having been a part of this debate for a long time now. Galloglass 13:28, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] wp: uk geography
You rated Banbury a 'start' article on the discussion page, now i know that it isn't fully complete but i think it is at least a B grade article because although it can be improved it has a lot of info, Thatperson 21:37, 29 November 2006 (UTC).
[edit] New Photo Matching Service
Hi there,
I'm contacting you because you listed yourself at Wikipedia:Wikipedians/Photographers. You might be interested in a new wikiproject page that lists photographers and articles that need photos by location. The page is located at Wikipedia:Photo Matching Service or WP:PMS GabrielF 00:26, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] RE: Shaftesbury page
You recently removed a link on the shaftesbury page under the reason "removed spam link" this is vandalism of the Shaftesbury page as the link was to http://shaftesburytown.co.uk the towns completely free website, nothing on that website charges and its the only place where the official where to stay and where to eat tourism guides are kept as well as the shaftesbury and district chamber of commerce business directory. While there have been recent spam by commercial websites relating to shaftesbury attacking its only non-profit one which has a great standing in the community and has served the town well is a great mistake.
Please do more research before damaging pages.
Also the gold hill article links were a bit much, the original 1 link to the gold hill section on shaftesburytown was enough however vandels and spamers removed that last week and replaced it with the 2 links, which for benefit of users were altered to point at the non-profit community and tourism website. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by --Shaftesbury 09:23, 7 January 2007 (UTC)81.129.208.199 (talk) 08:55, 7 January 2007 (UTC).
PS: It now seems you have tried to damage links to this website all over wikipeida, this is vandalism at its worse, many many of the articles that link to shaftesburytown were WRITTEN by shaftesburytown or its members and the links are not spam. Kindly refrain from this kind of action. A complaint has been made against you. --Shaftesbury 09:23, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Lyme Regis
Way back in May 2006 you added Coords for Lyme Regis church. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lyme_Regis&diff=51134854&oldid=51020194 When I follow the link through this location appears to be in the sea. Is there some sort of convertion corruption happening? If you have a source I might be able to unpick it, otherwise I'll find a new one. GameKeeper 17:32, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Hello
Regarding the article Ash (near Yeovil) - you have edited, have you got any green idea about the origin of the name Ash?
Eliko 00:19, 19 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Image:Spit diagram.jpg listed for deletion
An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:Spit diagram.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. —Remember the dot (t) 23:30, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Image:Glucose.jpg listed for deletion
An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:Glucose.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. —Remember the dot (t) 19:17, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Image:Longshore drift.jpg listed for deletion
An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:Longshore drift.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. —Remember the dot (t) 19:20, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Maps and infoboxes on pages
Steinsky, how do you create the maps and infoboxes like the one you put in Bishopston, Bristol? Fig 16:04, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Cheers for that. To make the close-ups do you just edit the map image and re-paste a blown up portion, and then flood-fill it? Fig 21:00, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Image:050123 61.jpg ? make PD
Hi, I've just done an article on St Pauls Church, Bristol & illustrated it with Image:050123 61.jpg which you took in 2005. I've added a fact from the article to Template talk:Did you know (22nd Feb) & would like to illustrate it with your pic but I don't think Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 1.0 License are allowed on the front page - would you be willing to make it PD or do you have another suitable image?— Rod talk 09:39, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Survey Invitation
Hi there, I am a research student from the National University of Singapore and I wish to invite you to do an online survey about Wikipedia. To compensate you for your time, I am offering a reward of USD$10, either to you or as a donation to the Wikimedia Foundation. For more information, please go to the research home page. Thank you. --WikiInquirer 03:46, 4 March 2007 (UTC)talk to me
[edit] Re: St Paul's church
Never too late for a better photo :-) I just used your old one which was illustrating the St Pauls, Bristol article. If you are going down there (when the rain stops) could you also take some more general ones of Portland Square, Bristol. I presume you've seen that quite a lot of the Bristol articles & have been rated & categorised by the work needed, listing 78 in.— Rod talk 19:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Main page
Hi Steinsky - D'you see you have a picture on the main page today :-) Giano 10:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Mendip Hills FAC
Thanks for your edits of Mendip Hills. I have now put it up as a Featured Article Candidate & comments, support or opposition is being recorded at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Mendip Hills.— Rod talk 10:50, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Bristol pics
Congrats on getting the dissertation submitted. if you are going to look at the photos needed for Bristol - can you keep an eye on Grade I listed buildings in Bristol, Grade II* listed buildings in Bristol & Grade II listed buildings in Bristol & associated articles. I've added pictures where I have them or can get then from geograph, but some are not very good or haven't got pictures at all. Any help appreciated.— Rod talk 18:11, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
- Sure. I'll make a list tommorow, and see if I can start tackling them. I also hereby give my permission for the 500 pixel versions of any of the photos at Cotch.net to be relicensed for WP, and I may give full size versions depending on the particular shot. Joe D (t) 00:43, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
- Great thanks - I've just taken a look at Cotch.net & I'm impressed you have thousands. I looked at the Bristol Harbour photos to see if you have any of the underfall yard - the one I took was removed recently as it wasn't good enough - but there are so many I couldn't find any, is it searchable at all?.— Rod talk 07:38, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Nightingale Valley
Isn't NV 'dry' in the technical sense used by geographers? (The description is not original with me). And it does go nearly all the way back to the gates of Ashton Court! (Or did, when I last lived just over the bridge :-)) But I've not changed it (Though I have added a redlink to Stokeleigh Camp, and a comment on the talk page) Bob aka Linuxlad 08:44, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] northdorset.net reversion
New to this, but explain why you reverted my link to NDN (which is non-profit and has a clear 'in praise of local' positioning), yet don't seem to have any problem with a link to Blackmore Vale Magazine (which *is* commercial and part of Trinity Mirror).
Gb-slade 23:23, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
