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Sceptre's talk page: Archive 50


You tagged a film as WP:CSD#A7

I see from your talk page preamble that you've been around a long time, so I'll assume you know something I don't about speedy deletion criteria. Can you tell me how a film qualifies for speedy deletion under CSD#A7? Thanks. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 15:07, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Huggle problem

In this revision you attempted to warn a user about a page that was being submitted for speedy deletion, but the Huggle template did not display the message properly. --Metropolitan90 (talk) 16:30, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You can close that case. No-one but an IP makes a fuzz over the redirects anymore. – sgeureka tc 22:14, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Why did you delete the page??????????

Hey, are you crazy or what? You say you deleted the page about the Japanese movie A tale of Mari and three puppies because it was about a web site?? What's wrong with linking a movie article to the official web site of the movie? This movie was the greatest hit in Japan in 2007. Maybe you are racist and because you don't know a movie which didn't come out in your country yet, you just abuse your admin priviledges to delete an article you don't like. —Preceding unsigned comment added by AugustinMa (talkcontribs) 11:01, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]


I need graphics editing help

I noticed you are listed to help people in designing their user pages.

Well, I need help with a similar type of thing - graphics editing.

I'm preparing to coordinate this: and for it I'm developing some awards. Each award will include an image, and that's where I need help...

I've got to have all the awards done by July 15th, and I don't even have the first one finished yet.

I'm looking for someone who knows how (or is interested in jumping in and learning how) to work on images in xcf format using GIMP, or Inkscape, etc. (Because I and others will need to be able to edit each image's layers after you are done with it).

If this sounds like something you are interested in helping with, please drop me a note.

By the way, both GIMP and Inkscape are free, making it easy to get started from scratch.

I look forward to your reply.

The Transhumanist 12:44, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I just wanna say...

Thanks. If I hadn't found your "Isn't this where...we came in?" thing I would have never found out about The Wall and therefore never gotten into pink floyd. Again, thanks.

Cheers,

--Editor510 (talk) 20:16, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

:O

*huggles* -- Gurch (talk) 17:39, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Hurleylost.PNG)

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Talk page vandalism

Thanks for the revert, you watching my page or the user?— dαlusT@lk / Improve\ Contribs 08:38, 7 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I do and I am, however, I'm on an old G3 iMac... — dαlusT@lk / Improve\ Contribs 08:42, 7 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

June 2006

It was a completely justified edit. I added who the referee of that match would be. I did make a mistake in not making an edit comment but the edit was completely justified. I have now added the match results etc. Ssiww (talk) 12:32, 7 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Intelligent design RfC

You've been named as an involved party at this RfAR. As an outcome, User:Gnixon/Intelligent design RfC provides a Workspace, with discussion at User talk:Gnixon/Intelligent design RfC which I've started off with ideas for a basis to formulate the RfC. We also must try to resolve the dispute and as a first step my suggestion is developing guidelines or procedures aimed improving behaviour from now on, so that the desired outcomes can be achieved amicably. Your assistance and comments will be much appreciated. . . dave souza, talk 13:55, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RFC notice

Please be aware that a request for comments has been filed concerning your conduct on Wikipedia. The RFC entry can be found at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Sceptre, Sxeptomaniac, SirFozzie, B, where you may want to participate. Odd nature (talk) 23:57, 9 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

An editor has asked for a deletion review of March 19, 2008 anti-war protest. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article, speedy-deleted it, or were otherwise interested in the article, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Myheartinchile (talk) 18:58, 10 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Secret Combination the Album

I have moved it back to "Secret Combination the Album" as it is the right and official name of the CD. It is the way it is published on the CD, her record label and site, as well as IFPI. The "the Album" is not just added to the end because there is a CD single of the same name, but because it is actually part of the title of the album. There was a mistake when moving it back, and I accidentally moved it to "the album" (not capitalized), so I have requested an admin to capitalize it. Greekboy (talk) 01:20, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Remove a category from userpage

Hi Sceptre, can you replace Category:User template coder-c with Category:Wikipedians who program conditional templates per this UCFD Thanks LegoKontribsTalkM 18:40, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fiction

Please revert yourself on that. Let's just let it go. Fussing with that hybrid set of tags is just going to perpetuate a new conflict. --Kevin Murray (talk) 00:49, 14 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Let's take a step or two back. I'm sorry about the up yours. I hoped that I had retracted that before you were offended. It was uncalled for. I was upset, but you have your right to your opinion, though I disagree with your interpretation of the canvassing policy. Have a great weekend. --Kevin Murray (talk) 03:50, 14 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I note you have commented "Definitely" (and nothing more) in the "Neutral" section of the above... I have rarely seen someone so certain about not being sure if a candidate should be a sysop, and have a sneaking suspicion you were intending to place your !vote a couple of sections higher. LessHeard vanU (talk) 00:00, 15 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yup, just dropping by and hope for your confirmation. OhanaUnitedTalk page 02:16, 15 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

FA-Team Mission 4

Mission 4, a series of articles on the Everglades, could do with help from the FA-Team! Thanks! Awadewit (talk) 13:08, 16 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just saw your oppose on this RFA - and it's quite a bold statement. I don't need e-mail details, necessarily, but was the candidate a participant in the harassment, or did he just let it occur, or did he argue that it was not actually harassment? Or would it be better to e-mail evidence? I'm unclear on the circumstance, so whatever works for you is fine - but I was prepared to support and am now unsure, so more information is warranted. Thanks, UltraExactZZ Claims ~ Evidence 15:51, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

NM, you've answered this at the RFA. Best, UltraExactZZ Claims ~ Evidence 17:02, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

FEMA trailer

Hi. It looks to me like your edit to FEMA trailer was overly agressive. You removed both poorly referenced claims and well referenced points, including removing all mention of the Formaldehyde problems which were cited with links from mainstream press articles. Perhaps you'd care to take another look or comment on that? Thanks, -- Infrogmation (talk) 16:13, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Professor River Song

Hi, I created an article about Professor River Song that was deleted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:The_Rogue_Penguin , I feel unjustly. His whole argument is that there is not enough about her to warrant an article. However, I feel that once the article is reverted back into existence, it will rapidly fill up with facts. Take for example, the character Jenny, who so far has only been in one episode but has her own page. Can you please let me know what you think? (Wordforge (talk) 19:18, 17 June 2008 (UTC))[reply]

I reviewed you. Note also that one of the quickest Featured Article promotions was George Washington (inventor), about five days after its creation, and it was displayed on the Main Page one day later. If only it were that easy... :) Yechiel (Shalom) 17:00, 18 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

General hello-ness

Hey there Will,

Somewhat back in the day (well, last year), you posted a nice hello to me when I was temporarily back on the encyclopedia. I don't know if I actually ever replied (for shame if I did not!), but I'm now back more permanently (at least, that's what I say now!), and I just wanted to drop by and say hello. I hope things are going well for you, both on-wiki and off! -- Natalya 02:48, 19 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please point me to the previous AfD. Thanks, EJF (talk) 21:44, 19 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey. I removed your speedy tag from Alexander Bing, there are at least claims of notability there. It does need sourcing, though. Corvus cornixtalk 23:19, 19 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AFD

Hello. You just unwittingly nominated my article for deletion. If you see my other created articles, I take about 6 edits to fully make the page. The infobox is not the entire article, and I am currently working on it. Please remove the notice, but feel free to watch the page.--LAAFan 23:24, 19 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Racinguk.gif)

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My RfA

Cheers for your support during my RfA. Although I'm disappointed by the outcome I got lots of good constructive criticism from the process. And who knows, in the coming months after I've incorporated all this advice I may be successful. Cheers! Mark t young (talk) 07:24, 23 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A Get Well Thing

Hey Will, I just stopped by and noticed you were feeling ill. Here's hoping you get well soon. Speaking of ill, there was this one time I was so sick, I had a terrible stomach ache, and I could barely stand up, or sit upright for that matter. Anyway, I know what it feels like, so I just hope you feel better. :) Cheers! -[[Ryan]] (me) (talk) 17:31, 25 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RfA Review

Hello Sceptre. I've noticed that you have a completed set of responses to the RfA Review question phase at User:Sceptre/RfA review , but they don't seem to be included on the list of responses here. If you've completed your responses, please can you head to Wikipedia:RfA Review/Question/Responses and add a link to them at the bottom of the list so that they get included in the research. We have a closing date of midnight UTC on 1st July, so please add your link before this date. Once again, thank you for taking the time to participate in the Question Phase of RfA Review.Gazimoff WriteRead 16:16, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, Will, could you explain your reasoning behind your comments at Wikipedia:Images_and_media_for_deletion/2008_June_15#Image:FotD_007x.jpg? I don't know the history behind this image, so I was wondering why you said the nomination was disruptive (especially since the image got deleted). There's a DRV to get the image restored, and although my opinion is that if the image violates fair use, the deletion was valid, but I was hoping to get input from you on the matter. Corvus cornixtalk 07:51, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"Journey's End"

Yes, I absolutely agree. But, it is the only reliable source we have - it is reliable and it is original research (Heaven forbid I should accuse you of such a thing...) to doubt it. I do happen to know what happens, and if you want to see, it's HERE [spoilers], but obviously you may know, and it's OR not for the article! ╟─TreasuryTag (talk contribs)─╢ 19:41, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It actually hasn't! It failed to list Billie Piper (thus didn't say Billie Piper will not appear in this episode, in any way), but never printed anything incorrect. Has it ever printed anything incorrect? If not, then to begin suspecting it to be, is OR. ╟─TreasuryTag (talk contribs)─╢ 19:46, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I'm losing you. The issue is; has the press-release ever been known to include a factual error? If not, to speculate on whether it does (and as I and now you, I guess, know, it doesn't) is uncalled for. ╟─TreasuryTag (talk contribs)─╢ 19:50, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Where has it been demonstratably proved wrong by the episode? What episode? What's been proved wrong? ╟─TreasuryTag (talk contribs)─╢ 19:54, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The regeneration does not prove the press-release wrong. While it is perfectly possible that the details were witheld from the PO, if you want to definitively state that Tennant is not in the final episode, you must find a source to counter the existing one (the release). As I've said, I know how he's in the final episode; while that's not admissible, it's one of an infinity of plausible means for Tennant to appear, and to pick and choose is OR. ╟─TreasuryTag (talk contribs)─╢ 20:05, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  1. Edit-summaries such as this are un-necessary. Really.
  2. I'm not basing my knowledge I'm right on the rumour (which I can assure you is not ridiculous, you wait 'til next week), I'm basing it on the reliable press release from a reliable source.
  3. Tennant has been confirmed for this Xmas (photos of filming are available) and for the four specials next year. This, coupled with the press-release, is strong evidence that a full regeneration does not, in fact, take place.
  4. While, in the past, a regeneration has always resulted in a new face, there is no reason to assume (without a RS) that the trend continues, with such strong evidence to the contrary.
  5. You wait 'til next week! ╟─TreasuryTag (talk contribs)─╢ 20:15, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I couldn't possibly tell you my sourceS (and there are rather a lot of them, I'm afraid to say!), but there have been set photos of {ROT13} gur GNEQVF ba Onq Jbys Onl, jvgu rirelbar gurer (Qbaan, Zvpxrl, Wnpxvr, Ebfr, Graanag - zber rivqrapr ur'f onpx!)... ohg gjb cubgbf. Bar bs Graanag va oebja, bar va oyhr. Ehzbhe (naq guvf vf yrff fher; gur bgure ovg, V'z pregnva nobhg) unf vg gung bar Qbpgbe vf uhzna naq tbrf bss jvgu Ebfr vagb gur fhafrg. ╟─TreasuryTag (talk contribs)─╢ 20:20, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think it's that bad... anyway, it's got to be something MEGAMEGAMEGA, hasn't it? It's the last time for him to do a finale! ╟─TreasuryTag contribs─╢ 20:29, 28 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mind blown: What's new?

Yes, I have been blown away yet again, but not as bad since it was somewhat expected that it would be bigger than anything we had seen. Now all we have to do is monitor all of the character biographies to make sure that there are no edits regarding "Stolen Earth" since we really don't know what is going to happen. For all we know, the Doctor could reset things to where nothing that has happened in the last four series has ever become public. All of those alien invasions could be hidden away from all but a select few. Who knows? :) - LA @ 15:29, 29 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Stolen Earth

I see now. My apologies. Ophois (talk) 20:54, 1 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just wanted to say thanks for your improvements to the article; it's so much better structured now the bloated Continuity section is gone. Pawnkingthree (talk) 09:51, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Turn Left

How is my edit not a statement of fact.--Dr who1975 (talk) 00:19, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't realize Harper had directed all three of them.--Dr who1975 (talk) 00:21, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Please read my messages carefully. Your first response didn't actually answer my first question (something like... as the director of all 3 episodes, Harper would be a good authority on whether they are a trilogy or not)... so I did some research and had already figured it out by my second post here. but thank for confirming what I just told you I knew.

Regardless of my whining above... you are correct, Harper is a good authority for this peice of information since he was intimitaly involved in the production of all 3 stories... but if he had only directed Turn Left then there would be a need for greater specificity.--Dr who1975 (talk) 00:32, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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"I've gotten into communication states with cats where I know I heard their voices in my head and we'd sit around and have conversations with each other. Like me and one cat there, one cat there and one cat there and I would sit there for like three hours talking to them before I realized 'I can't believe I've been talking to cats for three hours.'" - John Frusciante
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Re:continuity

Including information elsewhere to prevent continuity being the whole article is good. Great, even. But that doesn't mean a whole section should be deleted. What is left is neat, relevant and not mentioned elsewhere. So it should stay. For now at least, until the talk page discussion has run its course. U-Mos (talk) 16:00, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That is a literal translation being used out of context. It is next to last...to the denouement. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 20:09, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Talk: TSE

I think it is important to mention that TSE takes place immediately after the events of Turn Left. Just my opinion, but I'm not going to revert or push the issue. Toomanysidesofme (talk) 20:36, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"At the beginning of the episode," -> "Immediately following the events of Turn Left,"? Toomanysidesofme (talk) 20:40, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know it makes the whole sentence too long. I think if it said "immediately following...Turn Left", we can assume it is in the beginning of the episode Toomanysidesofme (talk) 20:46, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I've reviewed your DYK submission for the article The Stolen Earth, and unfortunately found a problem with it. Please feel free to comment on the DYK submissions page. Cheers, Olaf Davis | Talk 21:58, 2 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Could you explain?

Could I trouble you to explain a bit further your reasoning here? There appears to be no accompanying citation at the end of the summary phrase, and some specificity is called for. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 15:14, 3 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I am not saying it shouldn't sing the praises. I am saying that we have to cite it at its first mentioning. I noticed a ton of citations lower in the article. We don't need that many, and it is usually considered ugly to put that many there. Choose the best (read: most reliable) and bump the rest. It should also be cited in the lead, as it is the place where it is first mentioned. - Arcayne (cast a spell) 15:31, 3 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I am not suggesting adding the large number of citations to the lead. I am saying trim down the citations to the most reliable one and also use that in the lead. It's a fairly significant claim, and consensus in Lead is to list citations were necessary (trust me, I was on your side of this argument). - Arcayne (cast a spell) 15:38, 3 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]