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I'm interested in contributing to an article, but all articles seem to be expanded to full potential. As a lead member of the project, I was wondering if there was any articles that need to be created, expanded, etc. that have references available. If you know any of these, I'd love to work on them. Thanks. RedThunder20:29, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
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Sorry, I missed your message on IRC. My speakers are broken so I didn't hear it beeping at me. For retired storms I like to use http://www.reliefweb.int. For example, their Hurricane Noel archive has 412 documents, which can be sorted by Country, Region, Sector, Publisher, etc. It's a great site. PlasticupT/C02:16, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Motto of the day
Hello, I notice you're using one of the {{motd}} templates, run by Wikipedia:Motto of the day. You may have noticed that some of the mottos recently have been followed by a date from 2006, or on occasion simply "Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia". The reason for this is that Motto of the day is in some very serious need of help. Participation in the project, which has never been especially high, has dropped considerably over this past summer, to the point we have had several days where no motto was scheduled to appear at all. Over the past several weeks, I've been the only editor scheduling mottos at all, but there aren't enough comments on some of these mottos to justify their use. If we do not get some help - and soon - your daily mottos will stop. In order for us to continue updating these templates for you, we need your help.
When you get a chance between your normal editing, could you stop by our nominations page and leave a few comments on some of the mottos there, especially those that do not have any comments yet? This works very simply; you read a motto, decide whether or not you like it, and post your opinion just below the motto. That's it - no experience required, just an idea of what you personally like and what you feel reflects Wikipedia and its community. If you do have past experience with the project, then please close some of the older nominations once they've got a decent consensus going. There are directions on the nominations page on how to do this.
If you have any questions, please let me know, or post on the project's talk page. I'm looking forward to reading your comments on the suggested mottos, and any additional suggestions you'd like to make. Until then, happy editing! Hersfold(t/a/c)02:33, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Thank you
Thanks very much for your offer to help dress up NY 74. Mitch is a great guy; I'd love to welcome him back with a newly minted FA. You've been around the highways articles longer than I have. May I look to you for guidance? Best, DurovaCharge!06:46, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
dyk
On 4 September, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hurricane Noel, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.
Greetings Juliancolton! I really need your help. Could you, please, make a read-over and a simple copy-edit in the Meshuggah article? It won't be many issues, because I made only few changes since it was error-free. I want to go with it to FAC and you would help me very much if you do that. Have a nice day!-- LYKANTROP ✉ 18:31, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Love it! You are great! That is what I needed. You are a reliable person. I THANK YOU! God bless you, may the Force be with you! :) -- LYKANTROP ✉ 19:58, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
That is great! I've nominated it right now: Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Meshuggah. I expect that two sources will be asked. Fuzz.com and Rockdetector. I've discussed both of them. Both with Ealdgyth: (link) and Rockdetector on RS/Noticeboard (link). Rockdetector must be asserted - it is renowned and professionas source, thus should be acceptable. If the Fuzz.com is a problem, I can delete it. That should be all.. Thank you for the offer!-- LYKANTROP ✉ 20:41, 4 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks you for your last comment! I fixed the remaining sourcing issue! Can you express your opinion about the article now? I dont want it to get stuck. :) -- LYKANTROP ✉ 21:12, 12 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi Juliancolton! The nomination has one support from Dabomb87, but nothing else happened for the last 4 days. Do you know about something that I could do to help it?-- LYKANTROP ✉ 11:51, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
The report you sent me saying i did "unconstructive edits", was wrong, i clearly updated the information as a character just left the soap of Coronation Street tonight, so i added it from current to past. Friendly.86.156.244.22421:21, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
We need 2 more awards completed (for a total of 3). I'm focusing on these.
It looks like the only things the country lists need before we can start are the administrative divisions (under their respective subheadings), and the government branches.
If you could work on the government branches, that would help a lot - hopefully I'll be done with the awards by the time you get done with these.
Thanks for voting on my RFA, although it was unsuccessful, I do appreciate the feedback; thanks for being able to look past my “recent low activity level” and still support me. I wish you luck in all your wiki-on-goings and I hope to see you around. Thanks again!--danielfolsom02:51, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I nominated a page you created for speedy deletion. It looked like you were trying to create a portal page? I just wanted to give you a heads up and if there's anything I can do, let me know. Cheers! TN‑X-Man13:53, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
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Scrollboxes at FAC
The scrollboxes are hard to read through: what's the point, and what's going to happen when 1) every FAC gets dozens of them that I have to scroll through and 2) then someone adds a comment or Support or Oppose declaration to the bottom of one that I miss? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 17:28, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
They're "safe" in terms of template limits ... the problem is when everyone starts using them, and the FACs become unintelligible and declarations go missing. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 18:50, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
Request for check of GA review
Dear Juliancolton, I have just completed my first GA review, which can be located here: Talk:Miles Fisher/GA1. Is it ok if you look over it, in your capacity as GA mentor, to see if I have completed it correctly? If you do, thank you very much in advance. I welcome any feedback you may have. If you aren't able to check it over, thanks anyway for reading this message. JEdgarFreeman (talk) 00:28, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Thank you very much for your check. I really appreciate the advice you have given me, and I will keep it in mind when I conduct another GA review in the future. JEdgarFreeman (talk) 22:27, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for your comments at the Harry Potter peer review located at Wikipedia:Peer review/Harry Potter/archive3. Please may you double check that I have completed all of the errors that you found within the article, and leave more comments if required.
And someone created a list for Angola from scratch in article space, so I moved our almost identical version of it to article space and merged the two. List of basic Angola topics isn't complete, and could use a general going over. Some data is missing, redlinks need to be blue-linked where possible, and it needs maps and pictures.
Its not a concrete road. Its a ferry route. Its not even in the WSDOT highway log. I was able to get a bit of history from a newspaper article on it, and from the WSF website, but roads in WA are not like ones in NY where the state has existed for hundreds of years. Yea, you are probably right that there is a lot of history on ferries into the area, and I will attempt to find some information on that. As far as the writing, you are right, I don't have the best writing skills, but I thought I did okay... If you wouldn't mind giving it a quick copyedit, it would be appreciated. Thank you --Admrb♉ltz (talk) 02:26, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, if you don't mind. Sorry to have to do it, I thought it was pretty good but after, what, 15 days or so, no-one else bothered looking at it... Gimmebot is usually around a couple of times a day so it'll not be long... The Rambling Man (talk) 16:19, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
On 12 September, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cyclone Graham, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.
I am dealted the however and replacace it with more description. I think how rapid strengthening is fine, but i do not no how to do an image.--Yellow Evan (talk) 14:33, 13 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, when the time comes I will have you look at Lairdsville Covered Bridge (once I have beefed it up as much as I can). I do not see how this can ever get to FA with the info I have been able to find so far. I do not know who built it, why it has some of the names it does, or much of any of the restorations. I do think I can get it to GA though, Ruhrfisch><>°°02:28, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, I have done almost all the research alredy, just need to sit down and write it. I actually think I can get a DYK out of it (it was repaired by county prisoners to save money). Dincher and I will work on Colton Point State Park next, and the next bridge on my FAC list after that is Sonestown Covered Bridge. Would it make sense for me to write up all of what I know about Lairdsville, then let you loose on it (to avoid duplication of efforts)? Ruhrfisch><>°°03:02, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
Thank you for supporting me in my RfA, which passed with a count of (166/43/7). I appreciate your comments and in my actions as an administrator I will endeavor to maintain the trust you have placed in me. I am honored by your trust and your support. Thank you, Cirt (talk) 01:52, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
Dalila
The TCR [1] doesn't say that there was any damage.
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SIMBAD lists 23 papers that refer to the star, though most of these deal with samples of a class of objects (usually Mira variables) rather than to U Andromedae in particular, but at least they provide some basics - this is not a totally unknown star for which we only have coordinates. Given that this erroneous redirect has been created twice (the second time apparently by a bot), it's probably better to put something in to prevent it happening again. Icalanise (talk) 13:40, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi Juliancolton. I would like to thank you for your support in my RfA and the confidence expressed thereby. It is very much appreciated. :) The RfA was closed as successful with 73 supports, 3 opposes and 4 neutral. I would especially like to thank WBOSITG for nominating me. Best wishes and thanks again, —αἰτίας•discussion•22:51, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
very nice
Julian, nice to see you have time to stir up problems but not to privately debate issues. if you can cause trouble, I am sure others can humor your efforts. my next step will be to consult professional forecasters and get back to you. Assuredly (talk) 12:24, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
Do you like the hook? I think "List of storms in the 2001 Atlantic hurricane season" is an oustanding work. Thanks for your work. :-) AdjustShift (talk) 16:24, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the kind words. I also supported your "Requests for adminship". You are clearly one of the most brilliant Wikipedians I've encountered on Wikipedia! :-) AdjustShift (talk) 16:29, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
I'm surprised that you haven't been awarded this medal earlier. You clearly deserve it, for the many featured articles you have driven through the candidacy procedure. JonCatalán(Talk)18:32, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
Sometimes i say stop merging the page and when i read the message (it appeared when i was working on an article like this one). I commonly notice mistakes in my articles that I usually fix like Hernan where the page has come a long way since August 8 where i posted a message stated it needs an page now after Dr. Lyons told me (on TV) that it is 120 mph major hurricane.
I hope things with your RfA stay the peaceful, happy way they currently are. ;) There are six more long days to go, a time over which things could really change of course, but I'm glad that right now it's looking to be successful and doing well (as in no drama, fights amongst others, or even the tough optional questions). Good luck with everything! Jamie☆S9323:18, 20 September 2008 (UTC)
Dear Julian, I've to ask something about Twinkle. I installed Twinkle. See: User:AdjustShift/monobook.js. When I viewed a user's contribs I saw a little "[rollback] [vandalism]" link. But now, they have disappeared. There is no "[rollback] [vandalism]" link. What happened? Can you explain me more about Twinkle? I also read Wikipedia:Twinkle/doc. But I'm still confused about Twinkle. AdjustShift (talk) 17:14, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the info. Do you know that for a fact? Is he OK? It's times like this I'm awfully happy I live in rainy old Britain! ;) Best, --Cameron*17:14, 22 September 2008 (UTC)
We've been "bluelinking" the Navy of x links in the basic topic country lists, by creating redirects for them, even for the countries that have no navy.
There's been a little controversy over the navy redirects for the landlocked countries (many of which have no navy), as you can see above. But it's all been worked out. Each country with no navy gets a redirect to wherever it is reported that it has no navy, or failing that, to its "military of" article.
The country lists are coming along slowing but surely. It shouldn't take too much longer before they will be complete enough to move into article space (!), but I can still use all the help I can get. (hint hint).
Thank you for the update. Keep up the good work! (eom)
Sorry to Barge In!
Hi I saw your post at the 2008 AHS talk page. Do you live near or in Westchester if so are you in northern westchester because I come form here.
--Elena85 | Talk to Me | Almost 2000edits21:53, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
Swamps
I am working on my own swamp article now. Dismal Swamp State Park Is this great swamp managed by the state or federal government? They usually have pretty good info. If it's been "engineered" by the Army Corps they should have some information too. I also look up local histories for the county and townships in my Pennsylvania articles. It would be counties and towns in New York. I will look and see what I can find. Thanks for asking and best of luck. Dincher (talk) 23:30, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
here is a list of what came up with a search. Hope it helps. But if you want history you might have to dig deep to rootsweb or some similar provider. I have used these type sites for work in Lycoming and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania. See Leonard Harrison State Parks reference section #'s 15 and 21 could lead you to similar work for the local New York counties. Dincher (talk) 23:37, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
I tried to check the "frogs" link you asked me to check. I am at "work" right now and my internet access is sometimes limited. Some things just won't work for me and unfortunately I can't check until I get home. It may be late tonight before I can check, but I'll let you know. Dincher (talk) 23:42, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
The Friends of the swamp seems fine to me. But I am not really a stickler for those sorts of details. There is lots of good info. I'd use it. --Dincher (talk) 03:00, 24 September 2008 (UTC)
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StreetsWiki articles covering sites and street features in Manhattan and across the five boroughs of New York City. The event is based on last year's Wikipedia Takes Manhattan, and has evolved to include StreetsWiki this year as well.
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WHEN
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WHO
All Wikipedians and non-Wikipedians are invited to participate in team of up to three (no special knowledge is required at all, just a digital camera and a love of the city). Bring a friend (or two)!
REGISTER
The proper place to register your team is here. It's also perfectly possible to register on the day of when you get there, but it will be slightly easier for us if you register beforehand.
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Just FYI, the conclusion that has been reached at FTC is that List of storms in the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season will need to be included in the topic. Because it failed at FLC due to stability issues, it qualifies under featured topic criteria 3.c. to be audited. You will have to get a peer review done and address all issues that come up with that, then add the audited list to the topic. If you do that, the topic should pass. Rreagan007 (talk) 00:18, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
"Owner of the cabal"
Since all of my work is to avoid such accusations and perceptions by keeping FAC commentary on Wiki and transparent, can you explain why you think that's funny? And as a followup, were you previously aware of how much agida has been caused by IRC, for example, in the Giano-admin and ArbCom debacles? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:09, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
(ec) I'm sorry. I've been badgered all day because of this channel. I was simply trying to make life easier for people when I created the channel. As for that comment, I was trying to be light-hearted, as it appears everybody is tied up in knots over this situation. I never intended harm, nor did I intend it to be serious. I apologize. Yes, I was aware of that. –JuliancoltonTropicalCyclone01:11, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
No problem; thanks, Julian. If I had known that you set it up from the beginning, I could have just inquired directly to you if you were aware of all of this and all of the issues that could ensue. I know you meant well. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 01:14, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi Julian, I want to apologize if I came across as badgering on the IRC discussion. I have very strong feelings about transparency in the WP processes, and that sometimes makes my tongue sharper than it should be. Anyway, I can remember when I was very involved in IRC, and I can see how this could seem like a good idea and a fun new way to participate. I do believe that you started the channel in good faith, and I did not think that you (or anyone else in particular) would be abusive. The fear was always what could happen later. Thank you for making an effort to understand our objections. Karanacs (talk) 01:35, 25 September 2008 (UTC) (PS I also got the joke referenced above, but cabal joking doesn't usually go over well with FAC regulars.) Karanacs (talk) 01:35, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
That's fine; I should have definitely put more thought into it before creating the channel, and it was rather inconsiderate of me to not bring it up on a talk page before doing so. I've created a number of IRC channels, and I suppose I didn't think this one would cause trouble. I also apologize if I became too defending of the channel.
Hi there, I noticed you changed your vote to "neutral" because of "per answers to the questions". I would really like to know why you decided to do so, i.e. what exact question and what exact answer to it prompted you to do so. But as I do not want to influence you or anyone reading this, I wanted to ask you to tell me this after my RfA has been closed (no matter with what outcome). I'd appreciate if you could do so next week as I really value your opinion and I wish you good luck with your RfA (although you don't need it :-). Regards SoWhy12:46, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
I'm happy to see x at the Olympics in all of the country lists. Nice job.
By the way, I just completed Austria's list enough to move it to article space. It really needs pictures bad. Do you think you could dig some up for that? :)
Yes, congratulations on passing your RfA. You certainly will be an asset to this project with those tools like you were without them :-) SoWhy15:06, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations... I would just point out that the RfA linked to in the Big Purple Box has no supports, 2 opposes and no neutrals; I am pretty impressed you got the mop on that basis! ;~) LessHeard vanU (talk) 19:55, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
...on the successful RfA and thanks for the thank you note. Small matter, your template says I appreciate the community's trustitme but I think you may have meant to say in me. No biggie, just thought I'd let you know.
Congrats, Julian! Sorry I didn't get to support you in your RfA, but then again...it looks like you didn't need me. Welcome to the club, and don't forget to wear your new t-shirt! Frank | talk 20:35, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
Congrats! I would celebrate the achievement with a rousing rendition of "They Call the Wind Mariah"...except that on Wikipedia, no one can hear you sing! Oh well, congrats again! Ecoleetage (talk) 20:51, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
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can't you get another well-earned FA *and* let me stay dry? :) I'll make you a deal, rack up your FA storms now but kick them far away from Cancun and my vacation in early December, OK? :p TravellingCari23:58, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi Julian, I have withdrawn my opposition to the article's FAC. Clearly, I was concerned about the length (or lack of it), but the FA criteria lack guidance on this. I hope that you took none of this personally and there are no hard feelings between us. Graham. Graham ColmTalk16:25, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
Personal grats
Hey Julian. Fantastic to see your promotion to admin. Well done. It was my pleasure (while I could) to keep an eye on the process and update your progress. Welcome to the ranks of the unclean! Anyway, keep up the fab work at FLC and promise to let me know if you need any help with anything admin-related in your formative steps. Otherwise get out there and strut your stuff. Awesome! The Rambling Man (talk) 18:19, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
Wikipedia:Featured topic candidates/Millennium Park
–Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 22:39, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
–Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 18:30, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
Registration date, edit count, and RfA pileon verified. :P Good luck with your editing, Jamie☆S93 21:25, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
