User talk:WDGraham

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Orbit data

I wonder what orbit data we should use at USA 193, since the orbit is decaying? Evercat (talk) 21:30, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure. I would say some current data (like I added), and possibly some data from around the time of launch, if any can be found. What do you think? --GW_Simulations_{User Page | Talk} 21:34, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

Reasonable. There's a post from January 2007 by Ted Molczan at [1]. I'm not qualified to interpret it though. :-) Evercat (talk) 21:36, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

I need to check. I'll get back to you. --GW_Simulations_{User Page | Talk} 21:38, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

There are also other posts from him on the list around the same time period. Evercat (talk) 21:46, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

I was looking at using something slightly less technical from JSR. [2]. --GW_Simulations_{User Page | Talk} 21:49, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

Made a suggestion re: this (not) being an ASAT on the USA 193 talk page. Evercat (talk) 14:23, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Replied on Talk:USA 193 --GW_Simulations_{User Page | Talk} 22:00, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Stratellite edits

They seem to be. I'm no expert on the subject, and I reverted a page blanking that appeared on Recent Changes. While leaving a message on the user's talk page, I noticed that others had also flagged concerns about inappropriate edits to the same article. However, these edits seem fine, an apparent attempt to make the article more comprehensive and factually accurate (though, unfortunately, without references, but hopefully they'll appear soon :) Does this help you? Thanks, PeterSymonds | talk 21:55, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I just wanted a second opinion because of the substantial nature of the changes he was making, linked with his history of vandalism to the page, and his username, which suggested a potential COI. I'll leave him be for now, unless he blanks it again. For the record, the other "inappropriate edits" which you mentioned seemed to be exactly the same as the one you reverted. --GW_Simulations_{User Page | Talk} 21:58, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Sure thing. It's a difficult one, but I think s/he is trying to rewrite the article. I just had a look at the Stradeditor's full contributions, and his first edit summary mentioned the removal of content. Maybe s/he's just finding their feet; I'll welcome them officially, and see if s/he needs a hand. However, if I've got it wrong, then obviously further action must be taken.

I'm also concerned about the conflict of interest issue; an eye on the page to check that everything's written from a neutral point of view will be necessary. I'll add it to my watchlist (I assume you'll keep an eye on things as well) and hope that the edits were made in good faith. Any assistance, please let me know. Thanks, PeterSymonds | talk 22:07, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Hi GW, thanks for the tips! I am just learning my way around Wikipedia as a contributor, it's very interesting and seems to be very open in terms of contributors having access to each other. I'll eventually get the hang of it. Peter Symonds had written to tell me I had to sign the edits using 4 tildes. I guess I misunderstood where I had to place those tildes. Thank you again.