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elections

Thanks for the recommendation (if that's the right word!). I'm honestly not sure, but I'll give it a thought over the weekend - the deadline seems to be Monday night, so hopefully that won't be a problem... Shimgray | talk | 10:08, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

...thanks! I suppose I should actually read up on what I've let myself in for, now... Shimgray | talk | 00:10, 29 September 2010 (UTC)

ITN

--Mkativerata (talk) 08:14, 11 September 2010 (UTC)

Co-ord

Thanks Tom, I actually just posted on the co--ordinator page about it. I'd like to, but I can't commit much more time than I do already... Ranger Steve (talk) 20:12, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

As head co-rdinator, would you be happy with me contributing about as much as I do now if I stood for the a new term? If its not enough I understand, but seeing as there's a fairly average turnout, I'm happy to stand if a low contributing co-ord is considered useful. Ranger Steve (talk) 20:38, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 13 September 2010

MILHIST election

Thanks for the prod. I've been busy with the usual hassles during the opening week of school, but now that things have settled down, I've thrown my hat into the ring. I think that this time around, if elected, I'll be able to contribute more as a coordinator, since I have more free time on my hands. Thanks, --Patar knight - chat/contributions 00:00, 14 September 2010 (UTC)

Signpost PC discussion

Since you were wondering about the tallying of the support for each individual option at the pending changes poll, I thought you might find the stats I posted at Wikipedia talk:Wikipedia Signpost/2010-09-13/News and notes interesting. Cheers, - Kingpin13 (talk) 11:15, 14 September 2010 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, TomStar81. You have new messages at The ed17's talk page.
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Iowa class battleship was nominated at ACR by an editor without consulting anybody -MBK004 05:58, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

Courageous

The Barnstar of Integrity
For willingly throwing yourself into the meatgrinder that is WP:FPC with the Baghdad Airstrike Video, and for defending the occasionally absurd oppose rationales with calm civility, honour and integrity. Cam (Chat)(Prof) 20:07, 16 September 2010 (UTC)


My rationale for giving this requires a bit of an explanation. I happened to stumble upon the FPC for File:CollateralMurder.ogv earlier today, and have to say that pouring through the debate/shooting-gallery was rather eye-opening in and of itself. While it revealed a great deal about the reasons I don't nominate Featured Pictures, it also offered a window into people's personal feelings about the video and what it represents. It morphed into a debate not on the quality of the video/soundfile, but a debate on the very nature of the attack and what the leaked footage represents. One even went as far as to imply that you were committing treason by nominating this for FPC, and that those who leaked the footage deserve to die.

It was Churchill who said that "in war, truth is so precious that she must always be attended by a bodyguard of lies". We've gotten used to being lied to in war; let's be honest. Whether it's hopelessly biased news reporting (and that's across the spectrum, from rightwing groups like FOX to comparitively leftwing groups like MSNBC), the withholding of documents and files, the shrouding of the actions of our soldiers in secrecy (especially in cases like My Lai or Abu Ghraib or Haditha), and the accusation of "treason" against those who dear to lift the veil of secrecy. When the veil is lifted - as is the case here - controversy, emotion and hysteria are virtually inevitable. There were many cases in some of the rationales (particularly the one concerning treason and the death penalty) where it was appallingly obvious that people were being baited into a fight. You didn't fight back with emotion, however. You defended yourself with WP policy, guidelines, and cold, hard and steadfast logic and reason. You performed far better than I would have, and you willingly threw yourself into the meatgrinder. I admire you for it.

As you yourself admitted in the nomination, the realities laid bare in the video are unpleasant and horrific. They're not realities I enjoy having to accept, and I imagine even moreso for you and other American citizens. Many of those who got particularly heated in the nom - though they did not explicitly mention it - could not accept those realities, and did not want to. As you mentioned in the nom, your eyes were opened. This award is for having the courage - and the balls - to open the eyes of others. The truth - cold, hard, brutal, and often unpleasant truth - pushes no agenda save itself.

If, for some insane reason, I should ever end up in El Paso, I owe you a drink. Cam (Chat)(Prof) 20:07, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

The Milhist election has started!

The Military history WikiProject coordinator election has started. You are cordially invited to help pick fourteen new coordinators from a pool of twenty candidates. This time round, the term has increased from six to twelve months so it is doubly important that you have your say! Please cast your vote here no later than 23:59 (UTC) on Tuesday, 28 September 2010.

With many thanks in advance for your participation from the coordinator team,  Roger Davies talk 19:44, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 20 September 2010

Wikipedia:Pending changes/Straw poll on interim usage

Hi. As you recently commented in the straw poll regarding the ongoing usage and trial of Pending changes, this is to notify you that there is an interim straw poll with regard to keeping the tool switched on or switching it off while improvements are worked on and due for release on November 9, 2010. This new poll is only in regard to this issue and sets no precedent for any future usage. Your input on this issue is greatly appreciated. Off2riorob (talk) 23:51, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Article Alert

The bot for Wikipedia:Article alerts is supposedly going to be coming back online soon. This would be a great way to automate a great many MILHIST tasks. I advise you to bring it ut with your fellow coordinators and look into it. bahamut0013wordsdeeds 16:15, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

GA to FA

Can you go directly from GA to FAC without ACR? WikiCopterRadioChecklistFormerly AirplanePro 16:39, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

TPS'ing Yes you can, but I'd recommend using the A-class process. Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 16:40, 22 September 2010 (UTC)
At the very least youll want to go through peer review...Is there a certain article you are referring too? Maybe some of us could take a glance at it and give you some ideas. --Kumioko (talk) 16:51, 22 September 2010 (UTC)
Arado Ar E.381 WikiCopterRadioChecklistFormerly AirplanePro 19:07, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

Reminder

YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE EVERYTHING IN NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1. Failure to submit everything will result in your sitting out another semester. Hacket needs a list of classes I attended, Sheppard needs to be emailed so we can get his letter in, and you need to inquire of Jaime if she will still write a letter for you.

Also, consider seeing a doctor since you've been experiencing pain in you chest, shoulders and back for over a month; additionally, your new cavity gets drilled and filled on October 5. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.135.171.73 (talk) 06:36, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 27 September 2010

Coordinator

Thank-you very much Tom! It's good to be back! Cam (Chat)(Prof) 00:56, 29 September 2010 (UTC)

Well done

Coordinator of the Military history Project, September 2010-September 2011

Congratulations on your election as Coordinator of the Military history Project! In honor of your achievement, I present you with these stars. Ian Rose (talk) 02:13, 29 September 2010 (UTC)

Thank you Tom and congratulations to yourself as well! Ranger Steve (talk) 07:53, 29 September 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 4 October 2010

Mississippi class battleship

Tom, we've worked quite a bit in an attempt to satisfy the concerns that you and others posted at Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Assessment/Mississippi class battleship. Do you have the time to come back and verify that we've addressed your concerns? Thanks! Kevin --Kevin Murray (talk) 01:41, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Ribbons

I noticed that you've authored a few award ribbon racks for some ships (such as File:USS New Jersey (BB-62) Awards and Medals.PNG). Do you have any that aren't in commons:Category:Displays of military decorations of the United States? I'd like to replace the single images with dynamic tabled racks for consistancy and ease of maintenance. bahamut0013wordsdeeds 14:42, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

OK, I took care of New Jersey, Missouri, and Wisconsin. If you have a ref for Iowa, I can do that one. I can also take care of any other ship or biography you would like. Be sure and let me know if somebody screws up the table. bahamut0013wordsdeeds 16:24, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
K, I also found a photo from NavSource. Verified against the ship history, I think that's solid enough. Let me know if you ever need any more. bahamut0013wordsdeeds 21:13, 22 October 2010 (UTC)

Thanks

Just wanted to say, thanks for the idea [1] ResMar 20:57, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Something for you

The Content Review Medal of Merit  
By order of the Military history WikiProject coordinators, for your devoted work on the WikiProject's Peer and A-Class reviews for the period 1 April-30 September 2010, I am delighted to award you this Content Review Medal.  Roger Davies talk 08:03, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/USS Yorktown collision
Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted
Your nomination for featured picture status, File:USS Yorktown collision.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 01:18, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 11 October 2010

The Signpost: 18 October 2010

Belated thanks

The WikiProject Barnstar
In gratitude for your service as the lead coordinator of the Military History WikiProject from March to September 2010, please accept this WikiProject Barnstar. With thanks, EyeSerenetalk 14:54, 20 October 2010 (UTC)


As a device, I offer you my gratitude for being a really personable coord and some kind of a mensch in the form of the Cool Award. bahamut0013wordsdeeds 18:01, 21 October 2010 (UTC)

Mississippi class battleship

Tom, it seems that the major remaining concern is over copy edit issues. Am I interpreting this correctly? If there are deeper concerns, please let me know before I try to recruit seasoned copy editor. Thanks! --Kevin Murray (talk) 20:10, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : LV (September 2010)



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The Signpost: 25 October 2010


Happy TomStar81's Day!

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and therefore, I've officially declared today as TomStar81's day!
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Talkback

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Iowa class battleship

The A-Class review for Iowa class battleship is now open, and any input there would be appreciated! Thanks! WikiCopter (radio • sorties • images • lost • defense • attack) 01:06, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 1 November 2010

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The Signpost: 8 November 2010

RE:Happy Veteran's Day

Thank you tom. It is always nice to hear from the people that you consider among your best friends in Wikipedia. what have you been up to? Tony the Marine (talk) 03:17, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

Award!

 The WikiChevrons 
I'm looking at the work you've done and involvement in the Military History WikiProject (and particularly US Military History task force). I'm totally amazed at the great work you have done. :) Sorry to hear that you are on wikibreak and look forward to having you back in full soon as possible. --Aude (talk) 19:04, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
PS - I want to make sure you see Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#WikiProject_FedFlix_video and Wikipedia:WikiProject FedFlix. I realize you might not have much time to help now, but think this will be an ongoing project and with ongoing help needed. We would love help, and also if you can recommend other people (especially if you know of anyone in the Washington DC area, but we also need online help) or spread the word, that would be fantastic. Cheers. --Aude (talk) 19:07, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 15 November 2010

Ping

Hi Tom, check your inbox. Parsecboy (talk) 13:30, 22 November 2010 (UTC)

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The Signpost: 22 November 2010

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy WHAT? It sure ain't happy for me!

Happy Thanksgiving Tony the Marine (talk), 25 November 2010

Why did you delete my article?

Your a fucking faggot for doing that. Actually, Wikipedia already has an article called Cannabis Corpse. Your a fucking retard. Put it back up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Panicpack121 (talk • contribs)

why?

why my page (Bad Panda Records) should be deleted? There are plenty of netlabels ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Netlabels ) and everything is in free download —Preceding unsigned comment added by Badpanda (talk • contribs) 04:26, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

Salt?

You speedied BMB LU, but can you also salt that page, BMB Lee, and Banya Mu Beta to prevent recreation of the same article in those locations where it was previously created? MSJapan (talk) 18:05, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

Wickes and Clemson Class destroyer classes

I thought I might work on these classes a bit given that they US Destroyer Class articles seem to be in horrible shape. I've asked Brad101 if he'd be interested and you and I have worked on a few of the same articles as well, so I thought I might ask you if you were so inclined to help out a bit.Tirronan (talk) 19:23, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

Might take a look at what I am doing on the articles now, I think they are somewhat improved anyway.Tirronan (talk) 23:57, 5 December 2010 (UTC)

The Signpost: 29 November 2010

OMT in the Signpost

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FYI, see User talk:LadyofShalott#Waupaca Streetcar system. LadyofShalott 19:49, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

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