:Hi Philg88. [[Wikipedia:Don't overlook legal threats#The message|This page]] says to send an e-mail to the OTRS team and they can assess what to do. You should likely forward them a copy of the e-mail you received so they can read it themselves. --[[User:Diannaa|<span style="color:teal;">Diannaa</span>]] <sup>([[User talk:Diannaa|Talk]])</sup> 01:19, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
:Hi Philg88. [[Wikipedia:Don't overlook legal threats#The message|This page]] says to send an e-mail to the OTRS team and they can assess what to do. You should likely forward them a copy of the e-mail you received so they can read it themselves. --[[User:Diannaa|<span style="color:teal;">Diannaa</span>]] <sup>([[User talk:Diannaa|Talk]])</sup> 01:19, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
::Thanks Diannaa, will do. Best [[User:Philg88|<span style="color:#646464; font-weight:bold; font-size:11px; border:2px solid #FFCC33;background-color:#cde0fc; padding: 2px 10px;">► Philg88 ◄</span>]] <sup>[[File:star.png|11px]][[User_talk:Philg88|talk]]</sup> 01:55, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
::Thanks Diannaa, will do. Best [[User:Philg88|<span style="color:#646464; font-weight:bold; font-size:11px; border:2px solid #FFCC33;background-color:#cde0fc; padding: 2px 10px;">► Philg88 ◄</span>]] <sup>[[File:star.png|11px]][[User_talk:Philg88|talk]]</sup> 01:55, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
== Checks ==
I have signed up for checking - anything to look at or do before I do them?
Also spotted a couple of oddities that may need discussion later.
Hope you are enjoying yourself :¬) [[User:Chaosdruid|Chaosdruid]] ([[User talk:Chaosdruid|talk]]) 03:01, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
Hey, I started a rough draft for the next drive page. I made some changes with regard to 2009 article awards, but I figure we should all discuss it a little more to make sure the changes are okay. Let me know what you think. Thanks. —Torchiesttalkedits20:25, 12 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I agree we should try this out this time and do it instead of a Requests page bonus. I have done a few edits. Thanks for getting this started. --Diannaa(Talk)20:52, 12 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
That sentence that gone wrong horribly with typos and missing words. Please check again. When you are done, please add the GOCE tag on the talk and remove my note about GOCE pending from the GA nomination tag from the talk. Thanks. --RedtigerxyzTalk16:34, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
We have worked out a convoluted and perilous way to handle the RSMAS GA review, and I have added the deletion template. But I asking you to be more understanding than Ryulong and allow me to continue contributing the articles and bringing them up the GA standards. Please change your vote so as to not create a precedent that would subject me to futher MfDs. Thanks, Racepacket (talk) 03:07, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, I don't think I understand your question here. I object to people working on articles in a separate sandbox rather than in the main space, but I do not object to you contributing to articles whether they are up for promotion or not. There is no need for your work on this wiki to be convoluted or perilous, and I did not place any restrictions on your contributions. Perhaps you could enlighten me. --Diannaa(Talk)03:17, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Another admin, not you, conditioned my text contributions on being submitted to a volunteer to be cleared before they are allowed to be posted in article space. The procedure we have adopted is to put the text to be modified into a subpage, finalize it, and then have it cleared once, so as to not overwork the volunteer. I have successfully used that procedure on other articles without objection until Ryulong objected within minutes of my copying over the RSMAS article. By forcing me to edit in article space, I have to trust the GA reviewer to clear each edit rather than my usual, highly-expert volunteer. I will probably should ask the volunteer to review it a second time at the end of the GA review to make sure that we did not miss anything. Thank you for your understanding. Racepacket (talk) 04:20, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The best way to handle this restriction is likely to post your proposed edits on the article talk page. Thank you for explaining this to me. --Diannaa(Talk)04:25, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The IP in question has been repeatedly and unilaterally reformatting at least a dozen pages. They may be good faith attempts to improve the articles, but he is changing translations, inserting poor formatting styles (bolding items where they need not be bold, removing the use of the colon in lists of items, utilizing the HTML line break in lists), and generally being unresponsive when being told to not use those formatting styles. I posted to ANI on Tuesday to seek assistance but only two people responded and no one took any god damn action against the IP. He needs to be blocked to at least get through to him that the edits he is making are not welcome. This is just the latest in several IPs that have performed this unwelcome article formatting and he seems to be using this one much longer than any of the others.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 19:42, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
These appear to be good-faith attempts to improve the encyclopedia, not vandalism. No one is going to block the IP for these things; it's just too bitey. Please take it to the talk page and negotiate. --Diannaa(Talk)19:59, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I took it to the IP's talk page but he persists in making these edits that one person at ANI agreed are not constructive. If the IP will not respond, then blocking is the only course of action to get him to respond.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 20:16, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I personally am not going to block someone for these edits:
That's their last four edits. That's not vandalism or blockable activity, so sorry. Both User:EdJohnston and Chris Cunningham, who have been admins for much longer than me, looked at these edits too and failed to block the IP. --Diannaa(Talk) 20:31, 14 April 2011 (UTC) Not these specific edits, but the ones on the 12th, when you posted at ANI. --Diannaa(Talk)20:35, 14 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Turboranger diff: he's unilaterally changed several characters' names without discussion. Liveman & Flashman diffs: he's using inappropriate formatting, bolding items when I have asked him not to and replacing the use of the colon with a hyphen as well as removing formatting that helps the page (removes an extra set of parentheses). Sharivan: the unnecessary bolding. He's been told to stop making those edits yet he persists.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 20:21, 16 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Help, please
I've now received three erroneous warnings, the last a level three from you, all for the same legitimate edit to restore Natalie Portman's birth name. An acknowledgment and correction of this little Wiki injustice would be appreciated. Thanks, 99.149.87.151 (talk) 03:50, 16 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Not too fast, there!. This user was reverting a revert of another user which accidentally re-added the vandalism (I mean, the registered edit accidentally added the vandalism, which was initially added by a now blocked user). I've removed the warning. Buggie111 (talk) 03:53, 16 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I know, the post directly above yours was about this same mistake. Hershlag! Who knew! I have posted an apology on the IP's page. --Diannaa(Talk)03:56, 16 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Diannaa; I've filed a vandalism report on this user [1], whose sweeping edits have not been restricted to cutting up an oversized article, but include a mixed bag of edits, some plainly disruptive, others broadly altering terminologies used in the conflict...one is suspicious of such thorough revisions of high-profile and politically charged articles. I've had no response, and if you're inclined to have a look, it would be appreciated. Signing off, 99.149.87.151 (talk) 05:59, 17 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I love your edit summary [2], but truth is, I'm probably older than you, and years ago was asked to become an administrator by two different sysops. Many articles and barnstars later I'm trying to kick this addiction, am semi-retired, and hoping this latest business will convince me to get out altogether. Fat chance. 99.184.128.194 (talk) 16:53, 17 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Sure, that would be great. Normally what I have been doing is critiquing copy edits and giving feedback and advice on improvements that can be made. If you have an article you would like me to reveiw to get started, please let me know. --Diannaa(Talk)
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(talk page stalker) I commented at the Deletion Review concerning the circumstances surrounding whoever nominated the images and their motives/possible status. Don't know if they fail NFCC #1/#8 or not, but I don't see the nominator acting in truly good faith to begin with, which sucks. They seem more interested in hounding the uploader. See this for more background. The nominator was advised not to file an AIV report on Bouncehoper because it would be unsuccessful, but they did it anyway.[3] It failed as predicted. Cheers... Doctalk04:44, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Yah, regardless of the motives of the nominator, the photos do not qualify for fair-use. Regrettable. BTW, this whole range can be taken out with one tight little range block that would affect virtually no one else. We need to monitor this and take action if the harrassment continues. Thank you for the information. -- Diannaa(Talk)05:28, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Cool - good to know about the rangeblock! I know nothing about the "black magic" technical stuff, but I did see that all the IPs are extremely close together, and I do not believe the user's claims of only making the "good" edits from them. They did start using another range,[4] but only after I let them use most of their other IPs in my little "Q&A" ;> I'll be watching, and Cheers :> Doctalk05:45, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The other range is another kettle of fish, it is Sky.com which would hit a few more users, but the only person who seems to have used that range in April is this user, so I don't see a lot of collateral damage if that range got a wee block either. I will notify Bouncehoper so he can keep in the loop. --Diannaa(Talk)05:52, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. I noticed your post at AN/I regarding the text logo thing. I was wondering if there are any noticeboards related to file namespace or image issues? Could you list any you know off for me please? I want to add them to my watchlist. Sven ManguardWha?21:13, 23 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I have been learning how to do things by watch-listing problematic images and seeing how other admins handle things. And by nominating stuff for deletion on the Commons and getting schooled by Courcelles. There are some notice boards at the Commons including a village pump, AN, help desk, and a copyright questions notice board. Another great place to learn about copyright issues is to follow the goings-on at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files. Hope his helps. Regards, --Diannaa(Talk)21:39, 23 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I have a passionate hatred of Commons. They have shown repeatedly that they don't see it as being worth the effort to inform the local projects when files used by the local projects are put up for deletion. Until it becomes policy to keep the rest of the projects they work with in the loop, my participation there will be minimal, i.e. only when Wikipedia related activity forces me to go there. My most recent creation {{NeverCommons}} is going to accompany all future releases of my work.
As for stuff on Wikipedia itself, is there anything other than Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files that deals with files? If not, creating a noriceboard for files might be a good idea. In my experience there are a lot of good file workers, but we/they tend not to know about or come in contact with each other regularly, and tend not to know about file related issues the way we/they probably should. Sven ManguardWha?22:09, 23 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
One reason there are problems at the Commons is because they don't have enough admins (an even worse shortage than we are experiencing). A file discussion notice board is a good idea. People could learn and discuss stuff. Me likeeee. This should be a section at the Village Pump. --Diannaa(Talk)22:19, 23 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Dianna for copy editing James A. Garfield. I checked for spelling and grammar, however, a copy editor can make the article look good. I plan on adding one more section on "Civil Rights" in the Presidency section. Cmguy777 (talk) 04:38, 24 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Ok, that's awesome. I will do some more tomorrow. Note there was a second dsiambiguation needed further down; a general named Johnston I was unable to identify. --Diannaa(Talk)04:41, 24 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
FWIW - I have plenty of respect for you and most of Jack's friends. You probably don't know him like I do. I wouldn't even know him at all if it weren't for a former wiki-friend (who is now retired) that was ruthlessly harassed by him, and she had asked me to intercede on her behalf. It all went downhill from there. Please don't confuse problems between Jack and myself for anything that would deserve any more attention than it's worth. Which is nothing. He thinks I'm a troll, and vice-versa. Diffs speak louder than words. Cheers, Diannaa... :> Doctalk08:53, 24 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I am creating a new thread for this remark so people do not get the impression that Jack Merridew is in some way related to the problematic IP being discussed above. I have many talk page watchers. I am pretty sure you are talking about Wildhartlivie, who was interested in movie stars and their associated tables. She was of the opinion that sortability is a personal or stylistic choice, and adding colour and rowspans and the like pretties them up for the reader. Trouble is, not everyone looks at Wikipedia with their eyes. Some people read it with a screen reader, because they are blind. But Wildhartlivie was prepared to defend the colour blue, and the other things, to the death practically, and all the time Jack was right. Adding all these things to the tables destroys their accessibility. Some of the HTML we are using is obsolete or will be shortly, and at some point might have to be removed from our articles... all three million of them. If Jack is prepared to spend his free time cleaning up code and improving the accessibility of tables, I think we should be cheering him on, not making the task more difficult by constantly bringing up things that happened in the long-ago. I'm not saying I agree with everything he has ever done; I probably know him better than you as I have read vast swathes of the history, But I still support him and will continue to support him. Sincerely, --Diannaa(Talk)16:22, 24 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Of course he's talking about WHL. You might ask Rossrs about her (he worked closely with WHL and came around to my view of things). And ping RexxS re the accessibility issues; he's taken things even further, to good effect. What Doc's doing is pure battleground. What's the first thing he did when he noticed this IP editing? Outted it. What's he do after I call him on his bullshite? Go kick IPs. Doc's the one here for the hunt. 125.162.150.88 (talk) 01:57, 25 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
See Greens. I noticed that the colouring was masking redlinks in the group column (Presidential tickets) as well has hiding valid bluelinks, which is distinctly unhelpful. Also, there's a loose 'n' in the dems, Parties by nstate... 125.162.150.88 (talk) 11:35, 25 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The rep and dem ones use Bold to convey information. What do you think? What happens to someone looking at it with a screen reader. Does that work? --Diannaa(Talk)15:36, 25 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Such use of bold is inappropriate; MOS:ACCESS#Text; many will miss the information. It is amazing how people who would not call someone a nigger or burn a Jew will still do so many common things that bias the encyclopedia against some. Accessibility is not just about visual access; it about the content being open. Anyway, bold is a purely presentational effect; MediaWiki isn't even using the strong-element. In many ways, it is stuck in 2001. The project is so unimpressive because most people are unimpressive. A "‡" leading to a note would be better; note that the next character over in the symbols tools is a cross ("†"), a typographical bias from the middle ages.
You know why the WMF and AC don't have any content standards or rulings? They don't care what the content of the project is, just that many visit and that many participate. Most of what emerges is mediocre; see Special:Random, Special:Random, Special:Random, Special:Random, Special:Random …
Gee thanks for that; now I'm blind. I found a whole series of templates designed to add gratuitous color to political articles; I will have to dig around after work as now I can't remember what they were called. I've been meaning to show you Bishop of Argyll; I was going to fix this one myself but then I discovered it is part of a series; see the nav box at the bottom of the page. I could make it my life's work to fix that series of articles.
On another topic, the people on the Ted Bundy article are talking about converting the bulleted lists to tables. Do you have an opinion? Your input would be appreciated. Thanks. --Diannaa(Talk)14:24, 26 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The Bishop & co are a mess; we let anyone edit here, so expect anything, especially stupidity. Those lists are semantically *list*, not tabular data. Using tables that way is against policy (we don't use tables for layout We're not supposed to use tables for layout, but a great many 'editors' do so;). 125.162.150.88 (talk) 05:37, 28 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The data is too wide for the screen so they made everything *small*. Its a bad state of affairs. I will prolly never get around to fixing it. I re-did my to-do list in fact, as the stuff was just sitting there un-done. Now it will be a home for humour. --Diannaa(Talk)05:44, 28 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I got through the succession templates (except s-par); check out Stephen, King of England for an example of the result. Before, it looked like someone had puked on the bottom of the page. I am gonna stop for now and will do s-par later. --Diannaa(Talk)02:21, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
{{s-ref}} has #bebebe; in it for no particular reason ;) 125.162.150.88. You see I'm being harassed by a sig-bot? Get revert as 'an ip' as if that's a reason. This place bytes.
{{House of Normandy}} would work better if it was designed like Template:Colonial India. (do take a moment to notice who is the author of the current version of Template:Colonial India). Note how little code is needed to get a beautiful easy-to-edit result. This is no doubt part of a series on houses of the British Royal Family: Normans, Plantagenet, Lancaster, York, etc. --Diannaa(Talk)02:40, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I see, and will look further. all such tempaltes should be using infobox; the endless hordes resist because they *want* to deviate in endless ways. it's all ownership; it's what people do. 125.162.150.88
It would have been more appropriate to discuss this change at WT:SBS and get some consensus beforehand, rather than plotting discussing on your own talk page. If the pages weren't protected I'd revert the changes as lacking consensus. Bazj (talk) 11:25, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I just noticed this. The author has a COI and a note on their talk; I've no idea who it actually is; prolly one of their volunteers. The article could use some copyediting as I'd not be surprised if much is cribbed off their site (I deliberately avoided comparing them, so I don't really know;) 125.162.150.88 (talk) 05:37, 28 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
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Sorry I have not been around, conjunctivitis and a blown graphics card have made me fairly useless for the past two weeks. Am back to healthy now, well at least I can focus again and I can look at my PC screen for a good hour without my eyes watering constantly :¬)
Sorry not been around but should be ok again, although a little intermittently for this week due to work commitments.
Hello
Just wondered why you "Protected Mel Gussow: Violations of the biographies of living persons policy". He isn't actually a living person...
--Shylocksboy (talk) 10:13, 26 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Dianaa! I was wondering if you could copy-edit the above two articles. Editors have pointed out that the article's prose is not that good. Thanks. Novice7 (talk) 12:13, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Do you want me to copy these to the requests page? I already have two major projects on the go so it may be a while. Let me know; if you want to wait thats ok. --Diannaa(Talk)18:25, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Diannaa, I was wondering if you had time to run a copyedit over Air India Express Flight 812 as I did here but another user has told me that my prose is a bit off. (Which I'm not suprised about, it's normal for me) Just want a second set of eyes. Thanks -- DQ (t) (e)20:34, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, Delta Q. I am pretty busy with two big projects right now, but I will work on it later if you don't mind waiting. You could also post the request at the requests page. Let me know. --Diannaa(Talk)20:40, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Cody's last pledge lacks on clarity and includes not to post at all on wiki unless his name is mentioned. I think it is essential for him to do some editing on other topics (as far as he pleases) as it will help him to understand our policies while studying them. I think the thread should be kept open to give Cody a chance to respond to my last post here [5] which would clarify his pledge and not keep him from editing at all, which I think would be a bad thing he might not have thought of. I also left a note at their talkpage [6]. I'll leave it up to you to undo your closing if you feel some agreement with me here. Best, TMCk (talk) 17:58, 29 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, someone has brought up some objections to the edits you made to the succession boxes (example). Figured I'd give you the chance to self-revert or at least counter the objections. --Closedmouth (talk) 16:31, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hello! Somehow when you made this[7] edit, it made the references go crazy: see the references in the edit before. I tried to figure out what you missed, but I have failed. I'm sure it's a simple character out of place or something. Cheers :> Doctalk17:31, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, it was me all right. By the way if you have some better sources for the info on victims Oliverson, Aime, and Leach, that would be great. I have Rule's book sitting here but it is unindexed and thus no help at all and the Nelson does not cover all the info in the article. Thanks. Off to the gym, TTYL. --Diannaa(Talk)17:48, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I definitely can cite some important Leach stuff: like how he was seen by an eyewitness screaming at her as he drove in the van like an "angry parent" and her in tears - very sad but revealing stuff. I'll look into the others, but all I have in hard copy are the 1989 Rule and the Time-Life book. I'll see what I can dig up. Let's hope we a good reviewer gets this one, BTW... Doctalk18:01, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the heads up on the Chesapeake FAC (or is it technically FAN - nominee...) as am looking forwards to seeing how that gets on, also the Route 33 or whatever it was lol
Hope you are ok, I have a guest here though, so probably not able to start tonight as they are staying overnight and probably need attention :¬)
Anyway, lets hope this one is the best yet...
Oh I nearly forgot, I have posted a proposal on guides to the order of looking at GOCE requests on the coordinators talk page if you have a spare two minutes :¬) Chaosdruid (talk) 23:01, 30 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, sorry for not replying sooner. Yes, I saw that thread and have replied to your latest post. Have a good evening --Diannaa(Talk)02:27, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks and thanks lol, managed to get a little time online while she was watching a girlie tv program and again when she fell asleep on the couch but have to go now, see you tomorrow - bank holiday Monday :¬) so I should be able to be around for the next two days (oh, I suppose I probably just talked up a call-out from work now lmao) Chaosdruid (talk) 02:43, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
schools
Hi Diannaa. The Wikipedia Schools Project has set up a dedicated help and feedback page at WP:WPSCH/H. This for elementary/primary, middle, and high schools (often called college in the UK). It is not for universities or other degree awarding institutions. If you regularly give advice to users, you might wish to send enquirers there - we are quick to respond. However, WT:WPSCH still remains the place for general discussion about the management and policy of school articles. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 00:25, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The dildo pic was already on the list; Courcelles added it 40 min ago. I have added the poop. This is not a remark I often get the opportunity to make, believe me. --Diannaa(Talk)01:52, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
This article will not survive the speedy deletion process as it is not the type of article we do on this wiki. Sorry about that. --Diannaa(Talk)02:05, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Diannaa, sorry I have had to travel to the country to see my grandma, who is gravely ill. I should be back home later today or tomorrow. Can you help organize a quick newsletter to go out to potential participants for the drive? I can send it when I get back if that is a problem, but it would be good to have it ready. It should go out to all members and past participants (minus those on the opt-out list). I would do it but I do not really have proper internet service here in the sticks. Appreciate your help. I will be back in action in a few days. Cheers. SMasters (talk) 10:03, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
So sorry to hear about your grandma. A version of the newsletter is available here. If you could send it out when you get back that would be perfect. Let me know if you are delayed and I will send it out instead. --Diannaa(Talk)01:58, 2 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I will go over some of your copy edits and give some feedback. Thank you for interest in helping out with this project. --Diannaa(Talk)18:23, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I have moved you up in the box with me, as we are tied right now. We rearrange the leaderboard ourselves. Just give it a try and make sure you preview the result before saving. Thanks --Diannaa(Talk)23:14, 1 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Unity Resources Group
Hi Diannaa, I'd appreciate your input on an issue that has arisen over Unity Resources Group. You can get the jist of what it's about here. My response included a reply to an email received containing the line "I would also like to know the complaint procedure and the contact details for your legal team". According to WP:NLT it seems that this should be reported at WP:ANI but I'm not 100% sure and would appreciate your advice. Best ► Philg88 ◄talk00:46, 2 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Philg88. This page says to send an e-mail to the OTRS team and they can assess what to do. You should likely forward them a copy of the e-mail you received so they can read it themselves. --Diannaa(Talk)01:19, 2 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
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