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This image probably can't be used under fair use, as it would fail [[WP:NFCC#1]]. However, if the packaging was first published in the USA before 1978 without a copyright notice, the image would be public domain per {{tl|PD-Pre1978}}. Do you think that might be the case? [[User:Stifle|Stifle]] ([[User talk:Stifle|talk]]) 08:50, 24 May 2010 (UTC)
This image probably can't be used under fair use, as it would fail [[WP:NFCC#1]]. However, if the packaging was first published in the USA before 1978 without a copyright notice, the image would be public domain per {{tl|PD-Pre1978}}. Do you think that might be the case? [[User:Stifle|Stifle]] ([[User talk:Stifle|talk]]) 08:50, 24 May 2010 (UTC)

== have some cookies ==

{{cookies|[[WP:Userpage]] is straightforward about what you can do in your userspace. Likewise, one must take a lot of care when uploading images you didn't snap or make yourself. [[Wikipedia:Uploading images]] has some background on this, now and then [[WP:OTRS]] is the only safe way to go. All of the images you uploaded can most likely be uploaded to commons under sundry categories having nothing to do with notability of the subjects photographed. I know that in an open project like this there can be misunderstandings as to the bounds of what one can do here in good faith and this can stir up much unhappiness. I'm sorry all this happened the way it did, but sometimes, it takes a ''very'' thick skin to edit here. If there are any questions I can answer, let me know. [[User:Gwen Gale|Gwen Gale]] ([[User talk:Gwen Gale|talk]]) 23:59, 24 May 2010 (UTC)}}

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My wikistalkers

I have a sneaking suspicion that they are either the same person or working together. Most of their contributions appear to be nominating articles that I start.


As it turned out the two were the same along with a third. I am sure there are more. All three personas nominated the same article and the accounts were banned from editing.

New articles

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Misdescription of warnings

It's not in your best interest to dismiss a warning as a threat. That was a legitimate block warning, and I will have no hesitation in following through if I deem it appropriate.—Kww(talk) 19:40, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Are you going to indefinite block me for your perception of votestacking, or for me perceiving your message as a threat? I didn't "dismiss a warning as a threat", I labeled it a threat because of the unfriendly and threatening language. It was not a friendly civil notice, the way my message to people to "express their opinion" was a friendly notice. Your tone was and still is threatening where a friendly notice would be more appropriate for any perceived infraction. --Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) (talk) 20:28, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It was an extremely civil notice. A demand to stop a flagrant policy violation shouldn't be accompanied by "please" or "thank you", because there is an unfortunate risk the the receiver may interpret it as a request, or somehow think that compliance might be optional. It's impossible to say "do that again and you will be blocked" without saying "do that again and you will be blocked."—Kww(talk) 20:38, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Re: this, I'm curious what part of my comment you perceive as a "threat." Yilloslime TC 22:41, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Disputed non-free use rationale for File:Iceland-Mexico 2008.png

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Disputed non-free use rationale for File:Cullen 2073237659 da63261d03 m.jpg

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Fair use rationale for File:RoadForgiveness.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:RoadForgiveness.jpg. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under fair use but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to the file description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale.

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Molluscs

the Canadian and British English spelling of molluscs is with a c. you should be aware the whole world does not use American English spelling. LibStar (talk) 14:20, 16 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You still cut and pasted it directly in the article with the misplaced caps. You used the Canadian spelling because you plagiarized the full sentence, next time use quotes or reword the information. Cheers. --Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) (talk) 19:31, 16 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have always spelt mollusc with a C and so do many other English speakers. You should realiSe that the whole world does not use American English. I'm assuming good faith here, perhaps you need to enrol in a local community college in basic linguistics to understand that regional variation in English exists. cheers. LibStar (talk) 00:45, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You still cut and pasted it directly in the article with the misplaced caps. You used the Canadian spelling because you plagiarized the full sentence, next time use quotes or reword the information. Cheers. --Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) (talk) 00:05, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
you simply miss the point. you can't admit that there are variants of English spelling just like several people point out canvassing which you pretend not to see. should realiSe that the whole world does not use American English. I'm assuming good faith here, perhaps you need to enrol in a local community college in basic linguistics to understand that regional variation in English exists. cheers. LibStar (talk) 00:06, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A Barnstar

The Resilient Barnstar
Just wanted to say that although a lot of your stuff gets nominated for deletion, and although I'm often on the side arguing for it to be deleted, that's only a reflection of the stirling quantity of new and expanded articles and images you contribute to Wikipedia. Don't think all the absolutely-worth-keeping improvements to the project you make aren't noticed or appreciated just because a few of them fall short of the bar. DustFormsWords (talk) 06:22, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Warning for personal attacks

Please do not attack other editors. Comment on content, not on contributors. Personal attacks damage the community and deter users. Please stay cool and keep this in mind while editing. Thank you. for this edit, please be WP:CIVIL. LibStar (talk) 03:55, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I am cool, and don't take it as a personal attack. It is a number pulled from thin air, or more colloquially, from an anal aperture. It has no corresponding verifiability and is being used to sway an argument. Your confusing calling someone an ass, and saying someone pulled a figure from their ass. They are very different concepts. --Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) (talk) 03:58, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
you are skating on thin ice. if you dispute the figure there is no need to use rude language. obviously you are looking for admin attention. LibStar (talk) 04:01, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Don't make threats. It serves no one. --Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) (talk) 04:04, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I was not making threats. assuming good faith here, perhaps your local community college runs courses in etiquette. It is a potential option you can explore, the money spent will be well worth it. LibStar (talk) 04:09, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wait a sec here, was the butt pulling hypothesis denied?--Milowent (talk) 04:27, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ANI notification

Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. LibStar (talk) 06:27, 21 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Replaceable fair use File:Norway DSCN0135.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:Norway DSCN0135.jpg. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under a claim of fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first non-free content criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information or could be adequately covered with text alone. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:

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File:Brabados 2009 trade.jpg listed for deletion

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File:Iceland-Mexico 2008.png listed for deletion

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File:Mexico-Iceland 2008.png listed for deletion

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Percy Byron

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May 2010

You currently appear to be engaged in an edit war according to the reverts you have made on Percy Claude Byron. Note that the three-revert rule prohibits making more than three reversions on a single page within a 24-hour period. Additionally, users who perform several reversions in content disputes may be blocked for edit warring even if they do not technically violate the three-revert rule. When in dispute with another editor you should first try to discuss controversial changes to work towards wording and content that gains a consensus among editors. Should that prove unsuccessful, you are encouraged to seek dispute resolution, and in some cases it may be appropriate to request page protection. Please stop the disruption, otherwise you may be blocked from editing. ╟─TreasuryTag►cabinet─╢ 08:48, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Percy Claude Byron

MfD nomination of User:Richard Arthur Norton (1958- )/Family History

User:Richard Arthur Norton (1958- )/Family History, a page you substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Richard Arthur Norton (1958- )/Family History and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of User:Richard Arthur Norton (1958- )/Family History during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. ╟─TreasuryTag►stannator─╢ 09:24, 23 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Possibly unfree File:Hall-Mills 027.jpg

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Family History Wikia exist

User:Scientistguy

Richard, if User:Scientistguy is a legitimate sock (and I'm not implying or suggesting any reason why it wouldn't be), could you tag it? I noticed the same bios being discussed at MFD and this text at the start was a little odd. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 05:47, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

File:1870 census Turpin.gif listed for deletion

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File:SmithBrothers 03.gif

This image probably can't be used under fair use, as it would fail WP:NFCC#1. However, if the packaging was first published in the USA before 1978 without a copyright notice, the image would be public domain per {{PD-Pre1978}}. Do you think that might be the case? Stifle (talk) 08:50, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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WP:Userpage is straightforward about what you can do in your userspace. Likewise, one must take a lot of care when uploading images you didn't snap or make yourself. Wikipedia:Uploading images has some background on this, now and then WP:OTRS is the only safe way to go. All of the images you uploaded can most likely be uploaded to commons under sundry categories having nothing to do with notability of the subjects photographed. I know that in an open project like this there can be misunderstandings as to the bounds of what one can do here in good faith and this can stir up much unhappiness. I'm sorry all this happened the way it did, but sometimes, it takes a very thick skin to edit here. If there are any questions I can answer, let me know. Gwen Gale (talk) 23:59, 24 May 2010 (UTC) has given you some cookies! Cookies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. You can spread the "WikiLove" by giving someone else some cookies, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend.[reply]


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