User talk:SlimVirgin

War on Bad Writing 1. There is no such word as "incivil." You can be uncivil, and you can be accused of incivility, but you cannot be incivil. 2. There is definitely no such word as "definately."

Please leave messages about issues I'm already involved in on the talk page of the article or project page in question. Many thanks.

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Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Disavian/Userboxes/Peace Drugsspecial, random, Merkinsmum 08:43, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Michael Jackson

there is a discussion on the current image of the Michael Jackson page. This may result in an edit war or at least a disruptive environment. Would you mind leaving a note on the discussion page under "current image"? If you choose to do so, thankyou in advance. Bookkeeperoftheoccult (talk) 22:26, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Block on Mongo

See comment at my talk page. Orderinchaos 02:40, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

designated agent

You ask who the designated agent is. This is the current legal designation. This is what must be done to change that. WAS 4.250 (talk) 04:47, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Unblock

Well done, SV. Risker (talk) 05:59, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Based on the standard you used to argue Tango was previously involved here, wouldn't you count as previously involved as well? — Carl (CBM · talk) 12:14, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Help in copyediting an article

I was wondering if you would be willing to copyedit an article, Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes. I'm trying to get the article into good shape, and you're a better writer than me. Jayjg ^(talk) 06:09, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Please log the MONGO unblock

Hi Slim, the ArbCom ruling asks that all actions in relation to the ruling be logged there. It will help the further process if you do. Thanks in advance.--Thomas Basboll (talk) 07:14, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanks.--Thomas Basboll (talk) 07:30, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

While I completely agree with the unblock, I take offense at the assertion that incivil is not a word. I've been accused of incivility, but I mean, come one, it has to have a derivative, right :) the_undertow ^talk 08:16, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Well I've been accused of it so many times (little secret, I have a bone to pick with wiki-lists, etc), you cannot argue with Webster, right? I'm incivil, damn it. the_undertow ^talk 08:24, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Can I block you? Please? After all, you said "damn." And you told someone "you cannot argue" which might possibly somehow (in this or some alternate universe) stifle debate. (What I came here for was to tell Slim that this was a good move, and it was best done by someone who was fresh to the situation.) Raymond Arritt (talk) 09:27, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Feel free. After all, given my reputation, you know I'll simply unblock myself. the_undertow ^talk 09:39, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Please intervene

Please intervene on this matter, but not as an admin. It can be found here. I ask you because of your previous involvement with the user in question. The above user has made an unwarranted comment on an FAC review that I am involved with. The user refuses to WP:AGF, accusing me of harassment, and is acting in a potentially problematic manner. FAC are to review pages and not make claims about other user's editing habits, and this user is showing a moderate level of disrespect that is out of character. Thank you for your time. Ottava Rima (talk) 18:12, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

who (?)

Who's on first .... try reading it long/slow....I believe the edit is needed, on an otherwise great read. And need I say, I totally love the page, and have sent it to 15-20 people today at work, with some acclaim already....io_editor (talk) 01:10, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Re-raising the author-date system issue

I've reraised an issue at Harvard referencing on changing Harvard referencing to author-date referencing before Wikipedia changes the reality. Author-date is a much more intuitive name. OptimistBen (talk) 05:25, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

your advice, please?

Hi Slim

I'm writing the WP Signpost dispatch for featured content this week, and thought of using Image:AnimationWIKIPEDIA001.gif, (entitled "Français : Logo Animation Rotating"), which is at [1]. I notice you've used a bouncing gif icon from that page. The info page of the gif I want to use says that permission is required. The uploader doesn't seem to have been around for months.

What is the situation here? TONY (talk) 16:14, 16 April 2008 (UTC)

All fixed, thanks, Slim. TONY (talk) 10:13, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

FCDW

You're mentioned here! TONY (talk) 13:28, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

Except that I spoke too fast: mention will have to be removed because of my goof in date diffs, and it's been pointed out that the point in question you added to MOS is already covered in the same section (inclination of eyes/heads). TONY (talk) 16:37, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

milti coloured bird

do do you get the bird?Grandoldman (talk) 14:51, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

New Anti-semitism mediation

Heya. I noticed that you hadn't left your statement here regarding the New Antisemitism case. Its important for the success of this mediation that you stay involved in this otherwise i cannot guarantee that your views will be taken into consensus agreed upon by the parties. I hope that you will be able to participate soon. Seddon69 (talk) 23:45, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Homeopathy

Hi there, I notice you've begun to edit the homeopathy article. I hope you can help damp down some of the aggravation in this area, which as gone so far as to put the article under general sanctions. The whole discussion about "magic" on the talkpage is the major point of contention at the moment, if you had time to comment on that it would be much appreciated. All the best, Tim Vickers (talk) 17:04, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

I'm concerned that some very creative use of sources is involved in that argument, particularly the pieces relating to Frazer's The Golden Bough, a book which I admit I never got around to finishing! I'm glad by the way, that animal testing finally got to GA, so thank you again for all your help with that. If you need Pdfs of any restricted-access journal sources for similar articles in the future please don't hesitate to ask, I'm always glad to help. Tim Vickers (talk) 17:29, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Question about using source excerpts being a copyvio

Hiya Slim. Can you clarify whether or not I need to do rewrites when I repeat sentences from sources? I thought you (still my favorite policy wonk!) once told me sentence long excerpts were OK even if not wrapped in quotes, especially when there's not a whole lot of other ways to get to the point. I'm doubly screwed on one quote where one source says "A said 'B'" and another source says "'B,' said A" so my protagonist insists I'm copyvio'ing either way. Of course, he's not helping to rewrite the other material, he's just deleting stuff he doesn't like.... See Talk:Pentagon message machine#Copyvios. -- Kendrick7^talk 02:56, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Issued a response on talk page. Cheers. MrPrada (talk) 07:02, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Myron Sharaf

I have nominated Myron Sharaf, an article you created, for deletion. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Myron Sharaf. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time. Do you want to opt out of receiving this notice? ScienceApologist (talk) 21:20, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

smile!!!

Grandoldman (talk) has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend and remember :"All men are created equal, but ambition, or lack of it, soon separates them."! Cheers, and happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Of all poeple on wikepidia you are the one who needs to be smiled at! Grandoldman (talk) 08:31, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Irving, David Irving

Hi SlimVirgin, would you be interested in weighing in Talk:Irving regarding the disambiguation-style description of David? Thanks, Andjam (talk) 09:00, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Radio 4 program

Thought you might be interested in this program about the 43 Group. Tim Vickers (talk) 22:45, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

Richard Dawkins

Hello SV. How are you? I hope you are doing well. I want to promote the article Richard Dawkins to the FA status. I want your help. Please look at the article. Can you please point out the flaws? Your help will be appreciated. Regards, Masterpiece2000 (talk) 13:23, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

New Project

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If you consider yourself a very active Wikipedian who is willing to help newcomers, please either complete your information in the table or add your entry. If you do not want to be on the list, either remove your name or just disregard this message and your entry will be removed within 48 hours. The table can be found at User:Useight/Highly Active, as it has yet to have been moved into the Wikipedia namespace. Thank you for your help. Useight (talk) 17:56, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Monkey5.jpg)

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Image copyright problem with Image:AbuNidal.jpg

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Reverting

Regarding your note, I am very sorry if I have given the appearance of reverting your edits more than anyone else. I have had no intention of singling you out in any way. Since I've been editing here, I have found that I have had many of my own edits summarily reverted, usually without prior discussion. I have just recently had a (very minor) run-in with a crowd from the "revert first, ask questions later" school of editing, and perhaps it rubbed off on me without my realizing it. I notice that the more skillful users of this method often quote some obscure and acronymed point of wiki "law" while doing so. That having been said, I assume you are upset about my reversion of your edit regarding User:David Shankbone. I'm sorry if that is the case, but it did seem to violate both the spirit and the letter of WP:SELF. I can assure you that you will not see me lurking around David Irving, Homeopathy‎, or New antisemitism! -- Tom Ketchum 17:38, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

HI - a question

Hi Slim Virgin,

We havent met before, but I just noticed that you're one of the leading editors of WP:RS. I have serious concerns about a certain source. The details are here. Would you please weigh in on the discussion. Also, talking of SPS sources, what is a self-published source? How do we know whether a source qualifies as "self-published" or not? Also, I couldnt help notice your "War on bad writing" at the top of your page. Would you also be able to weigh in on this FAC? imho, it is bad enough not to be FA. I just want to know your views even if you dont agree with me. Thanks. And please do weigh in on that RSN discussion. Sarvagnya 19:39, 9 May 2008 (UTC)