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Straw poll for selecting photos of Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Photos were taken at Adelaide Olympic welcome home parade, September 18, 2008.

They were all very ladylike and gentlemanly. Very dignified and genial.

Great photos. Well done on getting them all and of such quality! -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:32, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Simply vote and comment as follows below the individual sections.

Comment (numbering pictures from 1, 2, 3 etc, left to right) and ~~~~

Poll: Tessa Parkinson

No:2 - I like the light dark combination more but would crop slightly (if possible) to lose more of the top of head at the bottom.--VS ^talk 08:57, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. appropriately cropped (if anyone can be bothered) -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:01, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. unless we get a really good crop on 1. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 1. is of better quality, although No. 2 is the better picture. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 -- Y not? 04:22, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Good Balance of shadow and light —Preceding unsigned comment added by PurpleView (talk • contribs) 06:58, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Higher quality, will look good if cropped. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2., looks more personable and interactive/friendly. Cirt (talk) 00:36, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Could be cropped a bit more at top to reduce the overexposure. Durova^Charge! 01:11, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 definitely 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 1 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 1 --TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:02, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 2 - Privatemusings (talk) 04:54, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.1.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 2 The Firewall (talk) 08:13, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Coldmachine^Talk 09:29, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Brighter Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- pretty.:) Sticky Parkin 12:41, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- Better shot of her face.— Ѕandahl ♥ 03:51, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Lisa Oldenhof

No:3 In mid signature - where Lisa is probably writing "To Yellow Monkey - you are my Gitarzan"--VS ^talk 08:58, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:02, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3., lighting is definitely best there (though unfortuneately none of them are that great....). Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed with Giggy. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like a dude. They're equally bad. -- Y not? 04:23, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
All are bad too fat face sorry for being blunt may be camera gone too close PurpleView (talk) 07:02, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Agree with Y. If I had to choose, I'd say No. 2. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Good contrast. Cirt (talk) 00:37, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Best color and composition of the three. Durova^Charge! 01:12, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed, No. 2. -- Avi (talk) 04:26, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:05, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'd go with No. 3 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Gotta work on the lighting on this one, Notorious Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
These are all... Really bad, I have to say. 2, I guess. Grand master ka 04:43, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 - it is a bit unflattering though! :-) Privatemusings (talk) 04:55, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I would've liked 2, but the photo's bad. So my vote goes for 3.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 3 The Firewall (talk) 08:15, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 Coldmachine^Talk 09:30, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2, Slightly on the bright side but no pen sticking out.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3- best of an unflattering bunch:) Sticky Parkin 12:42, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3- none are great but 3 is the best of the lot.— Ѕandahl ♥ 03:55, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Amber Halliday

No 2 for Amber IMHO--VS ^talk 08:59, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:02, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. No. 3 would be good if it wasn't so blurry, though. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 3 is the best picture except the quality isn't as good as the others. It would be best if it was a "frame" instead of a "thumb". Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. I resized to fix the blurry. -- Y not? 04:24, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Put more light in this photo and it worth putting in album. Looks very old in all other photos PurpleView (talk) 07:03, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Even though it could be better quality, I like this because she looks vibrant and happy. Cirt (talk) 00:38, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 3 also is the only one in which she is not squinting, and the lines are not in sharp relief. Although it is a bit blurry. -- Avi (talk) 04:38, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
With all these pics why doesn't her bio have one?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 20:43, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Some people don't like cramming all the low quality images they can find into an article: these polls are, if I read them correctly, designed to select the best quality picture to go into the article. Woody (talk) 21:01, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I added teh second one when I uploaded it but somehow YetiHunter thinks that it is a net negative. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 23:25, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No. 2. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:07, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
She's awesome. Oh ya, number 2 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
She's #1s. But I vote for #2.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:05, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I actually like #4. 3 is second-best. Grand master ka 04:27, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 Privatemusings (talk) 05:02, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 The Firewall (talk) 08:16, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. 4 is a cute pic though, probably not particularly representative. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Although I like 4, it's kinda funny. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3, despite the fact it is slightly hazy, the smile is good.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 Could this be Naomi Watts' long lost sister? ˉˉ^anetode╦╩ 10:21, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- sweet. The last one looks like my nose sometimes lol. Sticky Parkin 12:43, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3- It would help if it were lightened though.— Ѕandahl ♥ 03:58, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Grant Schubert

No: 1 - background also adds interest to the photograph.--VS ^talk 09:05, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Probably No. 3, although unfortunately the hat in No. 2 obscures part of his face, otherwise I would choose that. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:06, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Someone good with photoshop could remove the hat in 2, but if not, then I'd say 3. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 or 3. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 or 2. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2, and un-crop it to reveal the hat-person. -- Y not? 04:27, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Pulling a leg? YellowMonkey (choose Australia's next top model) 05:11, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not at all - a little fan adoration adds a human touch. not everything needs to be a formal posed shot -- Y not? 16:32, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No. 1. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Confident and mid-stride, looks good. Cirt (talk) 00:44, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 Durova^Charge! 01:22, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 would have been best but our little friend in there is popping up. Go with No. 1 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 - and maybe either crop more, or less Privatemusings (talk) 05:06, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.2 - something needs to be done about the cropping though.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:25, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 3 The Firewall (talk) 08:19, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 2. Do not crop though! Adoring fans are a bonus! Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Unfortunately, the medal does not show, but atleast no half faces.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- better view of face. Sticky Parkin 12:48, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Laura Summerton

No 3 for Laura (I don't think she like her neck profile in number 1 :) )--VS ^talk 09:06, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. I think ... -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:06, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3, absolutely. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 with mickey mouse ears :) -- Y not? 04:27, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 Again a fat face with un-propotionate body PurpleView (talk) 07:17, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. is the best. Cirt (talk) 00:46, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Durova^Charge! 01:23, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yep, No. 3 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 3 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 is very cute. Grand master ka 04:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.3 - although it looks like she has giant mickey mouse ears.... Privatemusings (talk) 05:06, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.3--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 3 Its the best pic on this page :) The Firewall (talk) 08:21, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3, just for looking so good.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3- fwoargh:) Sticky Parkin 12:49, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Too obvious to warrant an explanation. :) Aditya^{(talk • contribs)} 12:14, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Steven Brown (judo)

No. 1 definitely (a crop?) -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:06, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No: 1 for me - and I'd give the others the Chop (is that Judo or Karate?)--VS ^talk 09:07, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. (4 as backup if you can't get a crop) Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. I'll try to get a crop done on that for you. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 -- Y not? 04:28, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Looks cool dude PurpleView (talk) 07:16, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. I like it as is, nicely framed. Cirt (talk) 00:47, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 is fine for me 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'd go 4 Privatemusings (talk) 05:07, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Go for No. 1.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 4 The Firewall (talk) 08:22, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 as is, or 4. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 4. Or, number 1. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1, boy next door image.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4- a bit blurry though. Sticky Parkin 12:50, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Linda Mackenzie

No. 3. would be my pick. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:07, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I think No. 5 if you are able to darken up slightly.--VS ^talk 09:09, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
5 or 3 -- Y not? 04:29, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3., looks happy and nice smile. Cirt (talk) 00:49, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 3 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:09, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
If you can sort out the glare a bit, I'd go 5 - otherwise 3 Privatemusings (talk) 05:12, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 The Firewall (talk) 08:22, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 5. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3, another clean imageDineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3- what's happening with the mouth in 4?:) Sticky Parkin 12:51, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Lyndsie Fogarty

No. 1. although the reflection off the forehead is a little off-putting -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:10, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I like 3 again - interesting background also and the medal in full view.--VS ^talk 09:10, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I also like no. 1. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
All three are good, but the third one is the best IMO. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 -- Y not? 04:29, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Looks pretty. glare cann be taken care of PurpleView (talk) 07:18, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3., good contrast and display of the medal. Cirt (talk) 00:50, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2: better facial expression than 3, no blown highlights like 1. Durova^Charge! 01:44, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:14, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Im going No. 1 here even with the person in the background 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 3 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:11, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 Privatemusings (talk) 05:12, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.1 or 3.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 1 The Firewall (talk) 08:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
#2 is a far better facial expression. Grand master ka 09:36, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. nice. Sticky Parkin 12:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Andrew Schacht

No. 3. Although he is at more of an angle, less shadow is on his face
No 3 for me also.--VS ^talk 09:11, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Prefer 1, myself. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 -- Y not? 04:30, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3., color looks best on this one. Cirt (talk) 00:51, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Durova^Charge! 01:45, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Prefer 1, but second choice would be 3. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:15, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Going No. 3 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Grand master ka 04:34, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 Privatemusings (talk) 05:13, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.3 The Firewall (talk) 08:24, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3, clean image. Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3- nice. Sticky Parkin 12:53, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: William Henzell

No. 1. Yay, no sunnies. Can we crop out the thumb? -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:09, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 1 for me also - so Olympians do have eyes (who'd a known?) perhaps a crop to lose the orange on the right and then part of the thumb would go too?--VS ^talk 09:13, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1, and keep the thumb! Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 I guess, but it's kinda bright. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4 -- Y not? 04:31, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Good for toothpaste advert PurpleView (talk) 07:19, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 per PurpleView. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1., bright and smiling and happy. Cirt (talk) 00:52, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Durova^Charge! 01:46, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 4. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:17, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 looks cool 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
He looks like someone I know. #2. Grand master ka 04:47, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
cheesy no. 1 ! love it :-) Privatemusings (talk) 05:13, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.2.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4 The Firewall (talk) 08:25, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- better view of face. Sticky Parkin 12:53, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Scott Brennan

No. 2. No sunnies on, and a better look at his face, even with the slight shadow. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:11, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 2 - Agree with Matt.--VS ^talk 09:14, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2, per Matt. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2., per Matt. Cirt (talk) 00:52, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Durova^Charge! 01:46, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Unanimous it looks like No. 2 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'm crashing the party and voting number 1. It's iconic; you could put that on a T-shirt. Grand master ka 04:19, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 is a better general picture, but if he's the subject, no.2's a better choice in my book... Privatemusings (talk) 05:14, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.2.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.2 The Firewall (talk) 08:25, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- not as pretty, but looks more distinctive. Sticky Parkin 12:54, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Chris Morgan (rower)

No. 1. probably for me. No. 2. has a touch too much glare, I think. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:12, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 1 for me also (I can almost hear the girls swooning for this guy already).--VS ^talk 09:14, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 is awesome. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Looks greate modeling photo PurpleView (talk) 07:20, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1., this one is obviously the better shot. Cirt (talk) 00:53, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
#1 could be a campaign photo. That's my choice. Grand master ka 04:48, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
no. 1 Privatemusings (talk) 05:14, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 1 The Firewall (talk) 08:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- nearer. Aaaah, bless.:) Sticky Parkin 12:55, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Shane Kelly

No. 1. Looking directly at the camera. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:13, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I agree 2 thumbs up for me on no. 1 --VS ^talk 09:15, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 is good, 1 is better. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 -- Y not? 04:31, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 Has better clarity of facial features with good light exposure PurpleView (talk) 07:22, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1., enthusiastic, nice expression. Cirt (talk) 00:53, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Durova^Charge! 01:49, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:19, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Im going No. 2 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
two thumbs up for no. 1 Privatemusings (talk) 05:16, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.2.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.1The Firewall (talk) 08:27, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1, surprisingly. from front. Sticky Parkin 12:56, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: James McRae

No 1 -shadows are a bit complex but it is a nice close up.--VS ^talk 09:16, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Sits in the centre of the frame. Lighting looks better. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:19, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1, agree with Steve. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1, agree with Steve and Giggy. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 makes him look the most human. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 -- Y not? 04:31, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
123 all are good —Preceding unsigned comment added by PurpleView (talk • contribs) 07:22, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3., per Matt, nice framing. Cirt (talk) 00:54, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Durova^Charge! 01:49, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Prefer No. 2, second choice is 1. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:22, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Tricky one, No. 1 for me 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
no. 1 - and you might be able to fix it up a bit? Privatemusings (talk) 05:16, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hmm... go for No.1.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3- nice. Sticky Parkin 12:57, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Megan Jones

No 6 for Megan please.--VS ^talk 09:17, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 4. A nice smile and looking at the camera. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:20, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4, with crop. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
6 -- Y not? 04:32, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

All girls in this squard seems to be bit heavy may be photographic problem or real!!! PurpleView (talk) 07:25, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No. 4. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 4. is best combo of smile and display of medal. Cirt (talk) 00:55, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Prefer 6, second choice is 4. Both should be cropped. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:25, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 6 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
6 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 6 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:13, 9 October 2008 (UTC)--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:13, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:13, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
easy no. 4 Privatemusings (talk) 05:17, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 4.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 4 The Firewall (talk) 08:27, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
6. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:46, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 6. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 6 Nice body language. Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
6. Grand master ka 09:19, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4- less flattering, but distinctive. Sticky Parkin 13:03, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: David Dennis

A difficult one - but I think number 2 given no sunglasses. --VS ^talk 09:18, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. for me -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:25, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I like 3 also. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 -- Y not? 04:32, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 Looks very stylish PurpleView (talk) 07:25, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3., per Matt. Cirt (talk) 00:55, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
NO. 3. Durova^Charge! 01:51, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:27, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
it's a toughy... 2 isn't as nice, but 3 has sunnies..... 2 just scrapes it for me Privatemusings (talk) 05:17, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.3.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 The Firewall (talk) 08:28, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:47, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3 Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'll go with 3, though I do like number one's Lincolnesque quality. Grand master ka 09:23, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2- less geeky looking than 3. Sticky Parkin 13:04, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Kate Gynther

No 2 for Kate - nice pic.--VS ^talk 09:18, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. A nice, natural photo. I will even overlook the sunnies for it. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:26, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2, I prefer. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3, the 2nd one makes her look bad. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 -- Y not? 04:33, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
3 Looks OK out of all PurpleView (talk) —Preceding undated comment was added at 07:29, 3 October 2008 (UTC).[reply]
No. 3. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. nice smile but could be centered a bit better. Cirt (talk) 00:56, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Best colors; no blown highlights. Durova^Charge! 01:52, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 3. Ncmvocalist (talk) 02:28, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Going No. 2 here 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 1 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2 for me Privatemusings (talk) 05:18, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
2. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:47, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2, girl next door.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
#3. The second one is the best-framed, but she has a very unflattering look. Grand master ka 09:32, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Bless. 2. Look so teenagey. Sticky Parkin 13:05, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Mia Santoromito

No 1 for Me (whoops sorry I mean Mia) - nice balance of light and dark.--VS ^talk 09:19, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. for Me Mia as well. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:28, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 for me.... Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Numero Uno. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Not Voting for fat face any more PurpleView (talk) 07:26, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. is the better shot here. Cirt (talk) 00:56, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Durova^Charge! 01:53, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 1 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
no. 1 Privatemusings (talk) 05:18, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:47, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Coldmachine^Talk

No. 1 for me. Best photo of the lot. Tim Vickers (talk) 16:49, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)

No. 1 . No rocket science here. Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. Grand master ka 09:34, 12 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1- more natural. Sticky Parkin 13:06, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Tracey Mosley

Another hard one - I think no. 1 for me.--VS ^talk 09:21, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Looking up and smiling. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:30, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 it is. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
4 -- Y not? 04:33, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 - Nice photo. Girl in background looks very prety who is she? PurpleView (talk) 07:27, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. no medal unfortunately but it's the best shot. Cirt (talk) 00:57, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 Durova^Charge! 01:53, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 here 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 1 Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
no. 1 Privatemusings (talk) 05:19, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.1.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 1 The Firewall (talk) 08:29, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:47, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1, clean image. Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1- shows face. Sticky Parkin 13:06, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Poll: Alicia McCormack

No 1 also for this last one I think.--VS ^talk 09:22, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1 I agree. No. 2. looks a touch out of focus. -- Mattinbgn\^talk 09:31, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. Giggy (talk) 00:59, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'd say 1. –Juliancolton ^Tropical ^Cyclone 01:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'm thinking 1. Khoikhoi 03:42, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 -- Y not? 04:34, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Again a fat girl PurpleView (talk) 07:28, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 23:37, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1., probably wouldn't be too hard to improve the quality of this one though. Cirt (talk) 00:58, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 1. Durova^Charge! 01:54, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Not much to choose from:) No. 1 211.30.12.197 (talk) 07:50, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1 Cbrown1023 talk 23:41, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Number 1. Next time do we get to rate the babes out of 10? (Sorry, I meant rate the athletes out of 10) Dance to be free 23:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2 Privatemusings (talk) 05:19, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No.1.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 07:44, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No 2 The Firewall (talk) 08:29, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
1. ~ Riana ⁂ 08:47, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Coldmachine^Talk 09:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
No. 2. Would have choosen no.1 but for the clash of sun glasses.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:19, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Ewww. Not a slim profile. 2 I suppose.Sticky Parkin 13:08, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Other stuff

John Ogden, and input from a wise monkey......

G'day monkey! - thanks for your help cleaning up the John Ogden bio - I've been working on that one offline for a while, and it's very cool to see improvements made so quickly - it's a wonderful wiki process! :-)

I wonder also if you might have a moment spare to offer your advice on my personal situation in regard to arbcom restrictions etc. - my mentoring has hit a rough patch, which is a shame, and kinda leaves me in a bit of an uncertain situation... if you get the chance I'd welcome your input here - I'll go vote on those good lookin' aussies now they've come to my attention, and thanks for your time anywhoo.... cheers, Privatemusings (talk) 04:53, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well I think they want you to edit articles. I remember that you went to the SCG during last January's notorious Test. Would you like to write about cricket? YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Stop reverting Orissa violence

It is well cited and the discussion page shows two editors in favor of keeping the note with only one opposed. Sandwich Eater (talk) 02:53, 17 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, three admins have expressed their disapproval with their editing pens. Also, please don't sock. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 07:51, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kitchener-Waterloo Youth Collective

Hi, the youth collective has important links to Canadian politics and politicians. I feel it is notable and I don't think it's appropriate to delete the article with no consensus. Please restore the article and nominate an AfD instead of just using your administrative powers unilaterally. --Mista-X (talk) 20:39, 19 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It has no reliable sources whatsoever except for some vanity pieces by some nn communists. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 07:51, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, it sounds like you didn't even bother to look at the article. The main sources for the article are the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty and the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist), hardly "vanity pieces by some nn communists". Both well known and one an officially registered electoral party. There is also several sources from bourgeois media, if that's the type of thing you think is important. Are you on some anti-communist quest? You seem to be abusive in your powers and condescending in your tone. --Mista-X (talk) 21:02, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, there was also a sources from York University about Davin's lawsuit. Please put back the article so that we can vote on an AfD. --Mista-X (talk) 21:03, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's some kind of uni newspaper. If you want, you can go to WP:DRV. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:27, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Comment by Srirangam99 =

Mr.Blinguen,

While I am not the one to question your 'protecting' a page or article whether or not it is an FA category, I want to point out at least one inaccuracy in the Western Chalukya page.... I pointed out to user Dinesh Kannambadi about one portion of text mentioned in the article on the Western Chalukyas. The said portion is copied in here for your information and consideration as an admin:

The overall effort by Somesvara IV to rebuild the Chalukya empire failed and the dynasty was ended by the Seuna rulers who drove Somesvara IV into exile in Banavasi 1189. After the fall of the Chalukyas, the Seunas and Hoysalas continued warring over the Krishna River region in 1191, each inflicting a defeat on the other at various points in time.[44] This period saw the fall of two great empires, the Chalukyas of the western deccan and the Cholas of Tamilakam. On the ruins of these two empires were built the Kingdoms of their feudatories whose mutual antagonisms filled the annals of Deccan history for over a hundred years, the Pandyas taking control over some regions of the erstwhile Chola empire.[45]

In the above passage, while it may be ok for giving info on kingdoms in western deccan or deccan whose mutual antagonisms filled history annals.... I feel that mentioning the demise of the Cholas (who did so in 1279/1285 AD) in the Chalukya page who got eclipsed in 1190 WHICH IS ALMOST 90 YEARS PRIOR TO THAT OF THE CHOLAS, is quite inappropriate.

Mr.Kannambadi also mentions that the Chalukyas convincingly eclipsed the Cholas after the Cholas lost Vengi which is quite untrue. This is because Vengi was lost by the Chalukyas to the Cholas themselves under Vikrama Chola for after winning Vengi in 1119 or 1118, Vikramaditya expired in 1125 or so and was followed by very weak successors and the Chalukya capital itself was lost for around 30 years from 1136-1140 (courtesy, Ancient India by K.A.N.Sastri, 1956 edition). So what does he mean there, by winning Vengi and keeping it for 6-8 years the Cholas were convincingly eclipsed by the Chalukyas... Does it mean that we are to believe that sustaining a victory for 6-8 years enables an empire to claim glory or feeling that their opponents were convincingly eclipsed. I know Kannambadi will also speak about jingoism and that Hoysalas too won Gangavadi from Cholas, but pls. remind him that the same was prior to the Chalukyas conquering Vengi. I am sure you will be very well acquainted with these facts in case you have in-depth knoweldge of Indian History especially that of South India.

I will await for your (hopefully) impartial decision so that these pages are reopened and their quality further improved through placing of proper facts supported by evidences.

Srirangam99 (talk) 07:51, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bob

Good job! I have no idea though how you have all these images of Aussie sports people. The bright yellow is scaring me!! Everythings too yellow in your world LOL!Blofeld of SPECTRE (talk) 12:22, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Are you going to reconsider your comment at the FAC in light of the addition of more sources? YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:27, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Responded back at the FAC. Usually I suggest words in quotation marks, but didn't this time. That turned out to be a mistake, because it caused you to misunderstand my concern. I think I made it clear now. Giants2008 (17-14) 23:21, 22 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Googlean?

Which are the two other accounts of Googlean (talk · contribs) that you talk about at Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/IncidentArchive482? --Soman (talk) 14:03, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I thought some of the people who were edit warring on that article were socking, so when I CUed them, I caught and banned one and also noticed that Googlean has recently discarded his account, which was previously blocked for socking - the other sock he used to battle for him is indef blocked. There aren't too many people with his POV around and thousands of edits that have been blocked. I think that would be pretty obviuos. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:27, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but my life at wikipedia doesn't revolve around these disputes. I checked block logs for some high-profile users, and didn't come up with any block for socking. To be able to continue the discussion, i'd prefer if you clarified exactly which account you were talking about. --Soman (talk) 07:51, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, Googlean threatened to make a fuss if I revealed it etc, and now you say you'll take me to RFC if I don't say who it is. In any case, Googlean has already started sending emails all over the place, using the name of his old account. Ask him what he wants. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model!) 06:18, 23 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bing, I have some concerns regarding your blocking of Googlean at this point. I guess here he was reverting a reliable source (?) part which was removed by a possibly a SPA editor named Blondlottswires ( contribs ) . I think it we should have better discussed this before the block.I personally dont agree with many of Goolean's edits but after this incident, your judgement on blocking Goolean may be not really appreciated, probably an more uninvolved admin should have questioned the actions of Googlean. On the other hand, we should have more discussion whether consensus or reliable sources should be given more weightage. Just my personal opinion, though -- Tinu Cherian - 16:35, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I understand. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:27, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've added some comments on this matter when it was raised at the noticeboard - section break 2 may be of interest to you. Ncmvocalist (talk) 03:38, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just providing the link of which NCM says : Wikipedia_talk:Noticeboard_for_India-related_topics#Section_break_2 . FYI -- Tinu Cherian - 05:08, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jagdgeschwader 1 (World War II)

Hello!

Thanks for the clean up of this article. I was working with User:Roger Davies on taking this article to A class. He informed me that he is engaged elsewhere and is unable to devote time. I was wondering if you will be able to help me instead to take through A Class Review ?

Also User:Harryurz edited to convert the ranks from equivalent ranks to German ranks before your and User:Askari Mark's edit. The whole reason I had put in equivalent ranks with German ranks in bracket was the feedback in Peer Review. I may have to change it back if A class review brings up the topic. Could you please suggest a way to get the equivalant ranks back without edit or reverts ?

Thanks Perseus71 (talk) 20:48, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

In principle, yes I will help. I don't believe that my edits made any changes to the rank titles though. That isn't a problem for me as long as whatever used is consistent. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:27, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just to clarify, I never promised to take this through to A-Class for you though I will happily continue to help with general input. --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 07:27, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

India national cricket team

Just a suggestion, you may want to explain why you remove the paragraph about the racial abuse of Andrew Symonds on the talk page of the article and on the talk page of the user who keeps adding it back in. I agree with the removal, but an explanation longer than what you can put in the edit summary box might stop it going back in! Andrew nixon (talk) 06:29, 22 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done, YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please semi-protect Battle of Verdun

Please semi-protect Battle of Verdun for the usual reason. Nunquam Dormio (talk) 07:34, 22 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again for your prompt action! Nunquam Dormio (talk) 07:40, 22 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Clarke

Hi there. I saw that you had reverted an edit by an anon user who had vandalised the Michael Clarke page. I had earlier reverted two edits ny that user myself and would be in danger (as far as I can determine) of breaching the 3RR rule if I reverted any further edits by that user of that page. I placed a couple of warnings on the talk page of the user but am unsure what to do next. any advise you could provide would be greatly appreciated as although I have been an editor for a while I have never done much else than revert edits and generally tidy up artciles as required. Thanks. Jonesy (talk) 06:08, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I;ve blocked him, but vandalism is exempt from 3RR so you could have reverted until the cows came home. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model!) 06:09, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thankyou, I wasn't aware of that. I'll keep it in mind. Thanks again. Jonesy (talk) 06:11, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

World Swimmers of the Year

Hey there. Just letting you know the World Swimmers of the Year prior to 1980 are official since Swimming World started naming them back in 1964. The only difference is that ISHOF started recognizing the award as well in 1980. I'm the managing editor of Swimming World and unearthed some more of these awards dating back to 1964. I wanted to make sure the information was correct.

RedTieGuy —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.3.41.6 (talk) 15:18, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh sorry, I didn't know it was you because you didnt log in. Can you add the details to your website's page on the SotY as well so we know that it's legitimate. That's good. Thanks. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, no problem. I'm horrible at this wiki-editing stuff, but want to make sure we have the in-depth stuff going okay on wiki. It helps having it here as well. Our site is horrible as keeping everything in one spot. Also, I thought I told my browser to auto-logon. Oh well. Thanks for all the help! user:redtieguy —Preceding undated comment was added at 19:37, 27 October 2008 (UTC).[reply]

Unprotection

Please see here for a discussion of the unprotection of two articles that you had fully protected. NuclearWarfare ^{contact me}_{My work} 19:48, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I would really appreciate your comments here, thanks. Tiptoety ^talk 04:39, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wekll they were'nt office actions.\ You can undo them if you want to. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I am not sure why Tan thought they were office actions. Anyways, I have

Unprotected them. Cheers, Tiptoety ^talk 04:43, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hello

Hope all is well — Lost^(talk) 14:31, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, very well thankyou. Happy Diwali. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kannada language

Sir, For alomost a month now, an IP has been adding unencyclopaedic info which has been reverted repeatedly by myself and several other users. The IP has not bothered to create an account or open a discussion. He is now eying Karnataka article. Please put a soft lock on Kannada so the IP may consider to log in and start a discussion.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 18:59, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

locked, YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, as always.Dineshkannambadi (talk) 23:53, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Murder of Swami Lakshmanananda

I had created this article solely by shifting the material from the Swami's page. Can you please help preserve it in present form. Thanks Shyamsunder (talk) 21:09, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What exactly is the problem with it? YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 04:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A couple of editors do not like the page and are bent upon burying it. I request a watch and help at appropriate time. Shyamsunder (talk) 10:44, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Marathi context

This is what it basically says: Hemanshu (and the other editor, Harshal) have not been seen on the mr: wikipedia for quite sometime. In Hemanshu's case, he has been inactive for three years. Then, the user (Abhay Natu) goes on to ask the community if they should be desysopped. Regards, =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No, no evidence of that on the request page, or on his talk page. He hasn't edited there since 2005, and his edit count is also pretty low. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:37, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed decision - Abtract-Collectonian

This case is going to be 2 weeks old in another couple of days. Evidence/workshop is complete, and all proposals made on the pd page have been supported by 4 arbitrators. If you could kindly hop on over to this page to vote, that'd be great. Hopefully this case will be ready to close by 29 Oct. :) Cheers, Ncmvocalist (talk) 17:33, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Noted, YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:47, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done - appreciate it. Ncmvocalist (talk) 17:06, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WP:SLR

We are trying to centralize discussion in one place here. As it invovles some edits by you, your participation would be appreciated. Thanks Taprobanus (talk) 21:42, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I cruised by this too Yellow Monkey. The Sri Lanka articles are under edit restrictions and your participation in that discussion would be appreciated. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:02, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Noted, YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:47, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SLR Sockpuppetry

Per your request off-wiki, I have performed a CheckUser to determine sockpuppetry on various controversial Sri Lankan articles. I have found that the following are Likely of being operated by one user:

Teasereds
Pyongyange
Mayaren
ThesaiRao (blocked previously for socking as Christina71)
Kuutti
Christina71 (blocked indef)
Dumbasser
Desreas
Geetha no1
Korseter
Kumbersa

All users were found in a /20 range for the same ISP in the same city. All users also had the same browser string. Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 22:22, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:47, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me with the article Mahendra Singh Dhoni. As you know, I am doing a GA sweeps of sports persons and this guy has been on hold for several weeks because the page has two ^{[citation needed]} tags I added. Although by rights I should delist the article, I thought I come to you as someone I know is keen on cricket and see if you had the time to take a quick look and dig up a couple of sources rather than lose an otherwise perfectly good GA (barring some vandalism and a funny () in the infobox). If you can't then just let me know, and I'll delist the article if nothing happens soon. Regards--Jackyd101 (talk) 23:48, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately the article hasnt been expanded since mid-2007 when the original author retired. Since then he has become the ODI captain and reshaped the team by turfing out the oldies and introducing a whoel fresh set of youngsters, he also became TEst VC and was the captain in two matches when teh captain was injured and won both of them which has led to calls for him to be made the full-time captain. He also skipped a few international matches citing fatigue while playing in million-dollar club matches which caused other controversy. And also he once used these oversized gloves that were ruled to be illegal. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:47, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Non-Neutral POV

I think you lack a neutral POV on the Orissa article. You've repeatedly reversed all edits noting the violence in that province that has been occurring for at least the last 10 years but has roots in caste conflict. I am not going to reverse your edit once again but this discussion will not stop here. Multiple editors have chimed in that the violence should be noted in the article. There have already been third, fourth, and fifth opinions. The addition to the article is well cited and referenced. I think you have a POV issue with this article, it is the only reasonable conclusion. Sandwich Eater (talk) 01:57, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Obviously it is well cited, nobody ever disputed that. The question is whether it is a mountain out of a molehill. The section is about 30% of the size of the whole history section and gets the same amount as 500 years of history. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model) 03:49, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Windle

I asked GrahamColm to have a look ... I was stumbling over some of the swimming jargon, and it could just be me ... Graham has done a good job of sorting those sorts of issues before, or saying he sees no problem. Best, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 05:28, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yana Klochkova

It is more then likely that Yana Klochkova is of Russian descent, looking at her last name and place of birth but there is no proof given... She might as well been born out of Indian parents who changed there name to Klochkova :), my best friend is a Ukrainian of Russian descent so I wouldn't have a problem with it if she was... let's discuss this at her talkpage please. Mariah-Yulia (talk) 00:24, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Mariah-Yulia (talk) 00:29, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Siva.nayak

Can you please tell me why did you removed all the links I have added. The maps I suggested describe those places better than any article. I have visited those places and all the markers are 100% correct. You can ask anybody who visited those places. Even you can find a better info for those articles in that Website. I expect that you will respond.

Siva.nayak (talk) 07:30, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WP:SPAM and WP:EL. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model!) 08:15, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If you consider those links as Spam and the remaining links apt, You know nothing about those places. Ask yourself why did you maintained some remaining links which are of little value. Ok. I loose nothing, but Wikipedia looses good links because of you. 9:50, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

Derito

I saw you commented here and I wondered what you think about my conclusions here and possibly here.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 08:11, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, Delit seems to have told me himself, but I just want to be sure because there is also another similar individual in the history of the articles the three accounts have editted.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 08:13, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, all of it. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model!) 08:15, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

All six are one in the same?—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 08:18, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

He has a whole pile of other stuff that I have to fish out as well. YellowMonkey (click here to choose Australia's next top model!) 08:21, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That sounds terribly fun.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 08:22, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]