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== Main ==
In [[Eviction]] i don't see what i do with the tenant who have NOT lease.I need know about this. [[User:Rosangelaludvig|Rosangelaludvig]]
:Contact a lawyer. --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] 22:55, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
::Sorry, this does not have anything to do with the main page. Please contact a lawyer. Thanks.[[User:FellowWikipedian|FellowWikipedian]] 23:31, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

== Images ==
Err, this might just be me, but no images are appearing. I'm using Mozilla Firefox, and when I click the link to an image, it brings me to a "Server not found" page. [[User:Crüsäder|Crüsäder]]

Yes, I'm getting the same problem. Reloading doesn't help. --[[User:Antifreez|antifreez]] 20:48, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

:I'm getting the same thing. Perhaps the server that holds the pictures is down again. It seems to happen alot. [[User:Dposse|dposse]] 20:51, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

:I also use [[Mozilla FireFox]] and have had that problem happen to me in the past. The solution in just to simply empty your cache. --[[User:DChiuch|DChiuch]] 10:08, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

The picture in the "In the News" section says it's Saddam Hussein, but it's clearly not.
[[User:Smedley Hirkum|Smedley Hirkum]] 23:08, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps you should clear your cache, as said above. Press ctrl+F5 or the equivalent to clear your cache. Hope that helps! [[user:Funnybunny|Funnybunny]] (<sup><i>[[user talk:Funnybunny|talk]]</i></sup>/<sub>[[WP:CVU|Counter Vandalism Unit]]</sub>) 03:59, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

==Underlining==
How do we get rid of the ugly underlining on links all over wikipedia! Its so ugly! [[User:Felixboy|Felixboy]] 19:59, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

:Just reload the page, that happens sometimes. [[User:Prodego|<font color="darkgreen">''Prodego''</font>]] <sup>[[User talk:Prodego|<font color="darkgreen">talk</font>]]</sup> 20:02, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

::Or you can go to your preferences, click on "Misc.", then in the "Underline Links" drop-down menu, click on "Never." [[User:Crüsäder|Crüsäder]]
ok, Thanks [[User:Felixboy|Felixboy]] 20:03, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

:::That's what I did on my preferences when I started. It still does that ugly underlining sometimes. [[User:FellowWikipedian|FellowWikipedian]] 23:48, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

::::The opposite also occurs. (I have "Always" selected, but the underlines occasionally disappear for me.) Usually, changing the setting to "Never" and back to "Always" (which I imagine might work in reverse) eliminates the problem, Otherwise, it corrects itself after a short while. &mdash;[[User:David Levy|David Levy]] 00:52, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
Need more images

==Focus on Search Box When Main Page Loads==
Is there any way someone can change the main page so that when it is first loaded, the insertion point is already blinking in the "Search" box (like, for example, when you go to Google). It would mean that the moment a person loaded the page, they could type what they're looking for. It's an encyclopedia, so the search box should have a little more priority, don't you think? The fact that it takes an extra click to get to the search box suggests that the main page is primarily a "click-thru" page to other content. I may be wrong, but for me the main page is primarily where I start searching (by using the very tiny search box that I have to first click in).
[[User:Spmenic|Spmenic]]
:[[Wikipedia:Main Page FAQ#Why doesn't the cursor appear in the search box, like with Google?]] - [[User:BanyanTree|Banyan]][[User talk:BanyanTree|Tree]] 21:57, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
::Actually, one simple click does not take much energy and it isn't inconvenient. [[user:Funnybunny|Funnybunny]] (<sup><i>[[user talk:Funnybunny|talk]]</i></sup>/<sub>[[WP:CVU|Counter Vandalism Unit]]</sub>) 04:08, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
:Also, the search box appears on each and every page in Wikipedia - not just on the main page. You could go to your user talk, your user page or your watchlist and it's the same box. :) [[User:155.69.5.235|155.69.5.235]] 10:00, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

== Bob Marley ==

Bob Marley died 25 years ago today (11 May) , shouldn't that be mentioned on the main page ?

He died of cancer, partially, it seems, due to his reluctance to take advange of Western medicine. Marley's article suggests that his birthday, not his deathday, is what is celebrated annually. Does Wikipedia do these anniversaries on round numbers like 25? -- [[User:71.139.168.199|71.139.168.199]] 11:57, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

:Not usually. Maybe on the 100th anniversary of his death. ''Maybe''. More likely not. <span style="font-size:90%;">—'''<font color="olivedrab">[[User:Cuivienen|Cuivi]]</font><font color="darkolivegreen">[[Wikipedia:Esperanza|é]]</font><font color="steelblue">[[User:Cuivienen|nen]]</font>''' <span style="font-size:95%">(<font color="sandybrown">[[User talk:Cuivienen|talk]]</font>•<font color="cornflowerblue">[[Special:Contributions/Cuivienen|contribs]]</font>)</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, [[Thursday]], [[11 May]] [[2006]] @ 19:02 [[UTC]]</span>'''

There should be a Bob Marley holiday :) sick197666 [[User:71.29.173.68|71.29.173.68]] 21:29, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

== Any information on Japanese names? ==

Can anybody give me more names for Japanese? See page [[Kitsumiti]]
--[[User:Shadow ruler|Shadow ruler]] 19:03, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
:I have replied on the user's talk, pointing to the entries on individual characters at [[Wiktionary]]. - [[User:BanyanTree|Banyan]][[User talk:BanyanTree|Tree]] 21:11, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
didnt he get shot?

== phone tapping news ==

I wonder why wire tapping isn't mentioned in the recent news section.
:We need a recently updated article. The shut-down of the investigation into the NSA wiretaps would probably qualify for "In the News". <span style="font-size:90%;">—'''<font color="olivedrab">[[User:Cuivienen|Cuivi]]</font><font color="darkolivegreen">[[Wikipedia:Esperanza|é]]</font><font color="steelblue">[[User:Cuivienen|nen]]</font>''' <span style="font-size:95%">(<font color="sandybrown">[[User talk:Cuivienen|talk]]</font>•<font color="cornflowerblue">[[Special:Contributions/Cuivienen|contribs]]</font>)</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, [[Thursday]], [[11 May]] [[2006]] @ 20:11 [[UTC]]</span>'''

==Inappropriate featured article==
While I think the topics are relevant to current events, I don't think the computer game and China prostitution articles should be main page articles. These topics just aren't what most people go to an encyclopedia for. A main page article should have broad appeal to all audiences. Perhaps you could have a "relevant topics" box at the bottom of the first page to contain references to these types of articles and ideas with hypertext links for those interested. I think the main page article should also contribute to the days' news. For instance, since the NSA wiretapping was in the news, the main page article could have been on the NSA or spying. Just something so that when you wake up and turn on Wikipedia you get an article that that is somehow relevant to the day's news.

And today's featured article is about a computer game. Once again Wikipedia shoots itself in the foot. [[User:Scranchuse|Scranchuse]] 02:14, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
:Just wait until you see [[Prostitution in the People's Republic of China|tomorrow's featured article]]... [[User:JusticeGuy|JusticeGuy]] 02:18, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
::Computer games are just as notable as anything else. It isn't as if we only have video games on the front page. And yes, tomorrow's featured article will rile up a few people. <span style="font-size:90%;">—'''<font color="olivedrab">[[User:Cuivienen|Cuivi]]</font><font color="darkolivegreen">[[Wikipedia:Esperanza|é]]</font><font color="steelblue">[[User:Cuivienen|nen]]</font>''' <span style="font-size:95%">(<font color="sandybrown">[[User talk:Cuivienen|talk]]</font>•<font color="cornflowerblue">[[Special:Contributions/Cuivienen|contribs]]</font>)</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, [[Friday]], [[12 May]] [[2006]] @ 02:53 [[UTC]]</span>'''
:::[[Blocking of Wikipedia in mainland China|It's not like we have to worry about China blocking us.]] [[User:Raul654|Raul654]] 02:56, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
::::I was thinking more along the lines of people appalled that prostitution is on the Main Page. I know about the Chinese blocking Wikipedia. <span style="font-size:90%;">—'''<font color="olivedrab">[[User:Cuivienen|Cuivi]]</font><font color="darkolivegreen">[[Wikipedia:Esperanza|é]]</font><font color="steelblue">[[User:Cuivienen|nen]]</font>''' <span style="font-size:95%">(<font color="sandybrown">[[User talk:Cuivienen|talk]]</font>•<font color="cornflowerblue">[[Special:Contributions/Cuivienen|contribs]]</font>)</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, [[Friday]], [[12 May]] [[2006]] @ 03:03 [[UTC]]</span>'''
:::::[[Prostitution]] was [[Wikipedia:Today's featured article/May 3, 2004|on the Main Page]] on [[3 May]] [[2004]], so there's precedent. (Since defeatured.) My initial reaction was also "What the?!!" but I just read the article and it's very well done and deserving of a wide readership. - [[User:BanyanTree|Banyan]][[User talk:BanyanTree|Tree]] 00:59, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
::::::This is a bizarre choice for a featured article. Although well written, researched and presented it tells the reader nothing original about the relationship beltween prostitution and the state. Any number of countries have tried innumerable of methods or controlling or eliminating prostitution, all with very little success. Surely a featured article on the front page of Wikipedia should encycopedic in nature. This article may qualify as a featured article but it's not worthy of the front page of Wikipedia. --[[User:86.141.56.73|86.141.56.73]] 12:37, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:::::::"Surely a featured article on the front page of Wikipedia should encycopedic in nature." Who are you to say it's not encylopedic, though? Besides your misspelling of the word and your omittance of the word 'be', you also fail to mention what does is encyclopedic. I'd say it is, if it's well-written and informative, as this article is. I'd say it's an excellent choice for the front page.[[User:Retinarow|Retinarow]] 21:03, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
::::::::Oh come now. Let's not fire flames of syntax Mr. "does is encyclopedic". Personally, I agree with you. It's interesting, relevant and has a place on the main site. But no more [[ad hominem]] please.[[User:Bordello|Bordello]] 10:37, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

==Archive==

Should we archive Talk:Main Page? [[User:FellowWikipedian|FellowWikipedian]] 00:49, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:Er...we do. It's at the top. Also, could you please log in for once? Like on the [[Keith Marlowe]] article, there is no way of telling that some of the anon edits are actually you. Also, you may actually be an anon masquerading as FellowWikipedian, which wouldn't be fun. --[[User:M1ss1ontomars2k4|M1ss1ontomars2k4]] 00:51, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
::It's a pain to log in. But I am login in more so don't worry. [[User:FellowWikipedian|FellowWikipedian]] 02:36, 13 May 2006 (UTC)



==Featured article==
How do you think [[Baidupedia]]'s article on Prostitution in the People's Republic of China compares with Wikipedia's? [[User:Hawkestone|Hawkestone]] 11:45, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

I think that the photo they used was inappropriate. The timeframe of the story is post-Mao and the near-WW II vintage photo seesm out-of-place, especially the dreary and menacing nature of the soldier and that large bayonet. It will not help with the [[Blocking of Wikipedia in mainland China]] either. Wikipedia does not need to censor itself, but this will not help the situation. -- [[User:71.141.22.14|71.141.22.14]] 12:48, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:The complaint about the photograph is a valid one. However, to date, noone has uploaded a more fitting photograph on the subject. If you wish to, you can travel there and take one yourself. [[User:GeeJo|<font style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</font>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;14:54, 13 May 2006 (UTC)</small>
I personally think that wikipedia could have censorship to some extent.
In my opinion, the featured article today "Prostitution in the People's Republic of China" paints a bad picture about China. It can also be linked with racism to some extent. Also, I don't see the point of having articles of prostitution of any country.
People that are brought up in Europe or America might not think that it is offensive, but as a person brought up in Asia, I declare that I am very offended by the article.
Also, I doubt the information of "Prostitution in Hong Kong" being correct at all.

You might think that China blocking wikipedia is ridiculous, but to some extent, some content in wikipedia does give people a bad image to China, or cannot be accepted by people in China. [[User:Cherubfish|Cherubfish]] 14:43, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:I don't really agree with you about this. Having an article on "Prostitution in the PRC" featured on the main page no more paints a bad picture of China than putting [[Ku Klux Klan]] (also an FA) onto the front page paints a bad picture of the United States. They're both negative topics, but they're encyclopedic, and the articles are informative and interesting. As for being racist, I'd say it'd be erring towards [[reverse discrimination]] to say an article on the subject shouldn't exist. It's a shame the articles on [[Prostitution in the Netherlands]] and [[Prostitution in the United Kingdom]] arent of the same quality. [[User:GeeJo|<font style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</font>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;14:54, 13 May 2006 (UTC)</small>

My point is, most people brought up in Asia do not find it interesting, and would be offended. If a person from America/ Europe does not find it offensive, then I won't mind protitution articles about those countries existing!
Also, I demand more information on the term "encyclopedic" in terms of wikipedia's standards.

Also, note that, I only said "I don't see the point of having articles of prostitution.", NOT "these articles should not exist", so I am not having reverse discrimination here.
I am just passing on an information of people brought up in Asia may have the tendancy of being offended. [[User:Cherubfish|Cherubfish]] 16:02, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

: Wikipedia is not censored. But, out of curiosity, besides being "offended", where do you see the harm in offering comprehensive information about the international status of prostitution? The article about the PRC happens to be the only one that has reached featured article quality standards, though [[Prostitution in Germany]] is also fairly comprehensive.--[[User:Eloquence|Eloquence]][[User:Eloquence/CP|*]] 16:50, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

:::Yep, wikipedia is not censored. Only WP:OFFICE can censor Wikipedia. [[User:65.95.63.179|65.95.63.179]] 02:48, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

::::WP:OFFICE has a right to remove libellous, unsourced content. This is not censorship. If the content was well-sourced (not to some random internet forum) and neutral, then it would be alright. Unfortunately, almost all of Wikipedia is unsourced, and rarely neutral. --<small>'''[[User:Brian0918|<font color="black">BRIAN</font>]]'''[[User_talk:Brian0918|<font color="gray">0918</font>]]</small> 18:42, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

:::::Any action that supresses the flow of information is censorship, even if the said information is considered bad, garbage, libellous to some people; or if one has the right to remove it. [[User:Supertramps|Supertramps]] 19:52, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

::::::Maybe if Wikipedia was a government/community first, then you could call it censorship, but Wikipedia is an encyclopedia first, and well-sourced, factual information takes precedence over unsourced, libellous, false information. This isn't about freedom of speech, it's about the freedom to have access to useful, correct, well-sourced information. If you want to ramble on without caring how true your statements are, sign up with MySpace or LiveJournal. --<small>'''[[User:Brian0918|<font color="black">BRIAN</font>]]'''[[User_talk:Brian0918|<font color="gray">0918</font>]]</small> 21:41, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

:::::::YES, wikipedia is a commnuity, so yes, it's censorship. [[User:70.48.250.138|70.48.250.138]] 06:55, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

: The article made it seem like Chinese government are trying hard to stop protitution but there are still loads--ie seems that they are quite vulnerable, plans don't work, etc.
Normally, people brought up in Asia (especially north east Asia) associate prostitution and prostitude with pornography quite well. [[User:Cherubfish|Cherubfish]] 19:59, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

:''removed''

: I really agree with you here. I think the article could be more acceptable when it is written and structured in a more philosophical/ scientific/ which ever subject concerned way. [[User:Cherubfish|Cherubfish]] 19:59, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

And could we '''''not''''' have featured an article on the Main Page with an "unsourced statement" tag in it? It doesn't look good. [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] 23:11, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:I just checked the current FA (as well as the last three before it) and I see no such tag anywhere. [[User:Raul654|Raul654]] 23:14, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
::My apologies ... it was there earlier today but it has been fixed. [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] 23:15, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

::The article looks fine to me- not fantastic by FA standards, but certainly not egregiously bad. Provided the information is true and verified, it is irrelevant whether some find it offensive on subjective grounds- it certainly does not seem to me that the article is written to shock, or that the average person would find it unduly shocking or offensive. I am very surprised that the issue of censorship has even been brought up. If the Chinese government don't like this encyclopedia because of articles like this, then we need to wait until that government is removed or until they change their minds, not dilute Wikipedia to suit political pressure. Freedom of speech is not negotiable. [[User:Badgerpatrol|Badgerpatrol]] 23:32, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

==Article-May 27==
Hi. Could you guys consider posting the followin Wiki on May 27?-[[F-4 Phantom II|F-4 Phantom]]- Its maiden flight was on May 27, 1958. Please! ([[User:Hpetwe|Hpetwe]] 19:44, 13 May 2006 (UTC))
:Go [[Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries|here]].--[[User:Dp462090|<b><tt><span style="color: blue">''&#5024;&#5090;''</span></tt></b>]][[user:Dp462090/Esperanza|<span style="color: green"><b><u>4</u></b></span>]][[User_talk:Dp462090|<span style="color: red"><tt><b>62090</b></tt></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Dp462090|<span style="color: blue"><sup>Contribs</sup></span>]] 19:55, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
:: Actually, [[Wikipedia talk:Selected anniversaries/May 27]] may be better. -- [[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 09:18, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

== Spelling error ==

The short description of the Sanssouci article contains a spelling error; "single-storey" should read "single-story."

*It's British English spelling, which is perfectly acceptable at wikipedia. [[User:JeremyA|JeremyA]] 16:41, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

:*Ok, that was simply confusion on my part. --[[User:71.111.77.10|71.111.77.10]] 17:20, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
:*That's a British spelling? Gee, if I had seen it maybe I would have thought it was an error too. --[[User:M1ss1ontomars2k4|M1ss1ontomars2k4]] | [[User talk:M1ss1ontomars2k4|T]] | [[Special:Contributions/M1ss1ontomars2k4|C]] | [[Special:Emailuser/M1ss1ontomars2k4|@]] 05:42, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
::It is indeed. A storey is a floor of a building, a story is a tale. Handy, but confusing for those unfamiliar no doubt. [[User:57.66.51.165|57.66.51.165]] 08:19, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

:You should report main page errors here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Main_Page/Errors --[[User:Andypandy1337|Andeee]] 19:23, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

==Hulk Hogan error==

It should be "WWF's Hulk Hogan" or "WWE's Hulk Hogan" or "Wrestler Hulk Hogan". WrestleMania is an event, and as such Hulk Hogan can't really belong to it.

:Fixed, Thanks. --[[User:Lord Voldemort|<font color="purple">Mark Neelstin</font>]] <sup><font color="#3D9140">[[User talk:Lord Voldemort|(Dark Mark)]]</font></sup> 01:00, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

== Preval Sworn in As Haiti's New President ==

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Rene Preval, the only elected president in Haiti's history to finish his term, was sworn in Sunday to again lead the impoverished nation in its latest attempt at democracy after decades of armed uprisings, lawlessness and foreign intervention.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060514/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/haiti;_ylt=AnenSGV.bOmDqak_4hEn0Jms0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b3JuZGZhBHNlYwM3MjE-

:This is an important international news.[[User:Patchouli|Patchouli]] 01:55, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

:: So ? Instead of stating the obvious, please go update [[Current events]], [[René Préval]], & [[List of Presidents of Haiti]].... and various related pages in Wikipedia. **THEN**, think about a suggested headline for ITN and post it at [[Wikipedia:In the news section on the Main Page/Candidates]]. -- [[User:64.229.177.247|64.229.177.247]] 03:36, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

:::Please don't [[WP:BITE|bite]] the newcomers. That said, as soon as the relevant articles are updated, that information can be placed on the Main Page. <span style="font-size:90%;">—'''<font color="sandybrown">[[User:Cuivienen|Cuivi]]</font><font color="green">[[User:Cuivienen/Esperanza|é]]</font><font color="cornflowerblue">[[User:Cuivienen|nen]]</font>'''</span><sup><font color="olivedrab">[[User talk:Cuivienen|T]]</font>|<font color="steelblue">[[Special:Contributions/Cuivienen|C]]</font></sup><span style="font-size:85%;">, [[Monday]], [[15 May]] [[2006]] @ 13:52 [[UTC]]</span>'''

== Sandbox seems to have been deleted fully! ==
Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Sandbox and someone wrote China and so one. Unfortuantly I don't know who the culprit is, but I hope you can catch him as I was going to work on sand box and that person has runined it for me. If they are allowed to do that then please inform me. Thank you and best regards, --[[User:Kitsumiti|kitsumiti]] 15:58, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

It gets re-set every 12 hours, by [[User:Sandbot|Sandbot]], so it's not the end of the world, but their not supposed to mess with the heading.--[[User:Dp462090|<b><tt><span style="color: blue">''&#5024;&#5090;''</span></tt></b>]][[user:Dp462090/Esperanza|<span style="color: green"><b><u>4</u></b></span>]][[User_talk:Dp462090|<span style="color: red"><tt><b>62090</b></tt></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Dp462090|<span style="color: blue"><sup>Contribs</sup></span>]] 19:42, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

== hi ==

hi
<p>''If you like to spam then please go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Sandbox. This is a discussion page not a spam page. Thank you and best regards, --[[User:Kitsumiti|kitsumiti]] 16:24, 15 May 2006 (UTC)''

==Notability of things on WP==
Could there be other projects created so that the unknown albums that will never be encyclopaedic articles be dump at so that when cleaning WP of the new articles, these would be classified easily and not dropped into oblivion until. I suggest something like WikiMusic or WikiVideogames or things like that so that articles like [[Milord (album)]], [[Loin de moi (album)]] or [[X (Game Boy game)]] be put in an appropriate place and not stay uselessly on WP knowing that people wont read the articles??? [[User:Lincher|Lincher]] 20:09, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
:How do you know that no one will read them? Someone created the articles so there must be some people interested. [[User:Mad cat 42|mad_cat_42]] 16:32, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
::I know but if there are seperated wikis for them, it would be easier to find since this is not the first place people search for albums or games or that kind of stuff. [[User:Lincher|Lincher]] 23:45, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
::: If you search by Google, you may end up here anyways. -- [[User:64.229.177.254|64.229.177.254]] 12:58, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
:::Actually, this is the first place I look for information on albums. [[User:Tyir|Tyir]] 21:40, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

== помощь! ==
Здравствулте!. Где я? Я не знаю я. Вы знаете? Где это место здесь? Где русский вариант этого? Я помощь!
Help. No spek englis.
: Try the russian wikipedia: [http://ru.wikipedia.org Заглавная страница] --<font color="darkgreen">[[User:Flatluigi|flatluigi]]</font>(<sup>[[User_Talk:Flatluigi|talk]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/Flatluigi|contrib]]</sub>) 21:14, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
:If it helps, [http://ru.wikipedia.org Russian Wikipedia] <span style="font-size:90%;">—'''<font color="sandybrown">[[User:Cuivienen|Cuivi]]</font><font color="green">[[User:Cuivienen/Esperanza|é]]</font><font color="cornflowerblue">[[User:Cuivienen|nen]]</font>'''</span><sup><font color="olivedrab">[[User talk:Cuivienen|T]]</font>|<font color="steelblue">[[Special:Contributions/Cuivienen|C]]</font></sup><span style="font-size:85%;">, [[Monday]], [[15 May]] [[2006]] @ 21:10 [[UTC]]</span>'''

== Greek Wikipedia up one floor ==

Please note that the [http://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9A%CF%8D%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%B1_%CE%A3%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%AF%CE%B4%CE%B1 Greek wikipedia] has happily surpassed 10,000 articles, so it should be moved to the "More than 10,000 articles:" section. Cheers - [[User:Badseed|Badseed]] 22:53, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

:The update has been performed. --''[[User: Allen3|Allen3]]''&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Allen3|talk]]</sup> 23:56, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

== Picture of the Day ==

Does anybody know where the ISS is orbiting above in that picture? If so, maybe that could be added to the heading. It looks like it's over the [[Caspian Sea]] to me. But I could be wrong. [[User:BirdValiant|BirdValiant]] 00:38, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
:My first question, upon seeing the image, was ''how was it taken?''
::[[Hubble Space Telescope|Hubble]]? [[User:Mad cat 42|mad_cat_42]] 16:31, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
:::Unlikely. It's probably from one of the Soyuz capsules used for cargo and/or crew transport. Stuff has to get to and from the station, after all, and that provides plenty of photo opportunities. — [[User:Ceejayoz|ceejayoz]] <sup><font color="darkred">[[User_talk:Ceejayoz|talk]]</font></sup> 16:50, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
:I mean, the description of the ISS' inhabitants is great, but we could use a picture caption as well. Anyway, all of our questions about the picture, and more, are succinctly answered by [http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html APOD], which by some dark conspiracy is featuring the same image today! [[User:Melchoir|Melchoir]] 10:16, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
::So it looks like the answer is the [[Caspian Sea]]. -- [[User:SmthManly|<font color="black">SmthManly</font>]] / <sup><font color="blue">[[User_talk:SmthManly|ManlyTalk]]</font></sup> / <sup><font color="blue">[[Special:Contributions/SmthManly|ManlyContribs]]</font></sup> 20:38, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
Uhhh. shouldn't questions like this be directed elsewhere? Like the image's talk page? -- [[User:Nsandwich|nsandwich]] 03:47, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

==Beaconsfield==
Instead of ''''two miners''', can we have, 'Miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell'? They were trapped for 2 weeks. I think we should at least mention their names. [[User:Scalene|Scalene]] 08:39, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
:Looks like nobody cares... or cared.--[[User:143.92.1.33|143.92.1.33]] 23:04, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

== Saddam Hussein ==

Where is this story? It's not on the bbc and its not on the actual page. [[User:Yellowmellow45|Dave]] 15:57, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
:It is on the BBC [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4771479.stm] although not prominently. It is a bit of a non-story really. [[User:Badgerpatrol|Badgerpatrol]] 16:04, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
::Oh ok, thankyou, but, as a non-story, why is it on the news section? [[User:Yellowmellow45|Dave]] 16:12, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
:::Because being officially charged with a crime over two years after arrest is notable. [[User:Mad cat 42|mad_cat_42]] 16:28, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
I think the line should be like so:
:'''[[Saddam Hussein]] (pictured)''' is formally [[indictment|indicted]] for [[crimes against humanity]].
Just for those who forget what an indictment is. Also, the bit has been added to Saddam's article. [[User:Mad cat 42|mad_cat_42]] 16:28, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
::I also added this reference to the [[Crimes against humanity]] article. [[User:PHDrillSergeant|<font color="blue">Porphyric Hemophiliac</font>]] [[User_talk:PHDrillSergeant|<font color="green">§</font>]] 18:10, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
Saddam Hussein is NOT currently pictured.
:::"Saddam Hussein, he's our hero. He's going to take pollution down to zero." -- [[User:Nsandwich|nsandwich]] 03:47, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

== Large ==

When will Wikipedia ever have over 1,000 featured articles? It's getting tougher to promote featured articles these days. [[User:General Eisenhower|General Eisenhower]] • ([[User talk:General Eisenhower|at]] [[Wikia:c:war|war]] [[Special:Contributions/General Eisenhower|or]] [[User:Main Page/Help me improve|at]] [[User:Rayven the Crook|peace]]) 18:20, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
:We will hit 1000 featured articles sometime next month. -- [[user:Raul654|The featured article director.]] 20:58, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

== Error on Main Page: Featured Picture - International Space Station ==

The blurb for the Featured Picture - International Space Station says "there have '''always''' been at least two people on board" (emphasis added).

Actually there were [[List of manned spaceflights to the ISS|five shuttle flights]] that docked with the ISS before it was permanently manned, during each of which there were several people on board for several days before it was once again left unmanned.

So, it should say something like, "there have always been at least two people on board since the arrival of [[Expedition 1|the first permanent crew]]." - [[User:Reaverdrop|Reaverdrop]] 22:42, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

: Note that errors in the future should be reported to [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors]] (also accessible via [[WP:ERRORS]]). [[User:Joturner|joturn]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<font color="green">e</font>]][[User:Joturner|r]] 22:43, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

== Saddam (is no longer pictured)... ==

In the current news section, there is a picture of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, though it still says "Saddam Hussein (pictured) is formally indicted..."
:It doesn't say that any more. Either someone is avidly monitoring this page or happened to notice it himself. [[User:AmiDaniel|AmiDaniel]] ([[User talk:AmiDaniel|talk]]) 23:22, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
::So shouldn't it say "Ayaan Hiris Ali (pictured) ..." ? [[User:RyanMcK|RyanMcK]] 00:33, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

== Error reports posted on Talk:Main Page may be moved without notice. ==

I like this policy. Should remove quite a bit of the clutter on this page. -- [[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 09:29, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
:Good. It was not my idea but I supported this one. There is too much clutter. [[User:FellowWikipedian|FellowWikip]]<font color="green">[[User:FellowWikipedian/Esperanza|e]]</font>[[User talk:FellowWikipedian|dian]] 21:52, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

::Eh, somebody's just got a policeman or schoolteacher complex. --[[User:Nricardo|Nelson Ricardo]] 00:08, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
::I find this proposal to be shallow and pedantic. -- [[User:Nsandwich|nsandwich]] 03:48, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
::: It's not a proposal, but a new policy. See the second red box at the top of this page. -- [[User:64.229.228.200|64.229.228.200]] 05:08, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
::::Did this ever get discussed ? It just seemed to turn up one day. [[User:Robmods|Robmods]] 13:52, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

==[[Operation Dropshot]]==

I've been searching and albeit the percentage of history covered there isn't such article??? Not sure whether I address appropriate site, but please move this request to appropriate site, as this is indeed notable topic of 20th century. --[[User:193.77.179.47|193.77.179.47]]
:It's mentioned briefly on [[World War III#Historical_scenarios]]. There seem to be very few comprehensive sources per Google, so a good article would need an editor with access to primary sources, e.g. an academic library. I agree it would be interesting. --[[User:Dhartung|Dhartung]] | [[User talk:Dhartung|Talk]] 05:21, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

== Big symbol ==
I think that the big symbol should be found anywhere on a webpage not just at the top because some people might not know that is clickable they mite think its only decoration.
: Where else ? And how would moving it make those who "might not know that is clickable they mite think its only decoration" know better ? -- [[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 01:22, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

== Would anyone like to discuss... ==

Would anyone like to debate this question here at: [[Talk:Akimichi Choji]]
Thank you!--[[User:Kitsumiti|kitsumiti]] 15:56, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
:Not a big debate. I put my answer there. [[User:FellowWikipedian|FellowWikip]]<font color="green">[[User:FellowWikipedian/Esperanza|e]]</font>[[User talk:FellowWikipedian|dian]] 21:57, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

:: Should have gone to the [[Village pump]] for something like this. --[[User:64.229.228.200|64.229.228.200]] 05:09, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

== Someone ==

Someone named Hans keeps on deleting the navigational box, which makes it more annoying to scroll around just to find some subjects. Can you please trace who this person is and try and get him not to do that? Thank you and best regards, --[[User:Kitsumiti|kitsumiti]] 19:08, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
:What navigational box are you referring to? --[[User:TantalumTelluride|<span style="color:#CD6600;">Tantalum</span><span style="color:#000080;">Telluride</span>]] 19:29, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
:You will have to tell us the name of an ''article'' that has been modified. Perhaps there is a reason for deleting the navigation box, which might be discussed on the article's Talk page. --[[User:Dhartung|Dhartung]] | [[User talk:Dhartung|Talk]] 05:12, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
The navigational page for this page of course!
--[[User:Kitsumiti|kitsumiti]] 11:17, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

:There's a navigational page for this page ? Where ? (Not the ToC ?) Who's Hans ? --[[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 01:20, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

== Square? ==

Today's featured picture about the British Museum describes the Great Court as a "covered square", but it's unclear from the picture if it's a geometric square (that was my first impression) or some sort of [[town square]]. Would a link to [[town square]] or [[market square]] be appropriate? &ndash;&nbsp;[[User:Mxn|Minh Nguyễn]] <small>([[User talk:Mxn|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Mxn|contribs]])</small> 00:59, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
:It's just a big square room, basically. Town & market squares are generally open and have a significance beyond just being square, so I wouldn't make the link. --[[User_talk:Cherry_blossom_tree|'''C'''herry '''b'''lossom '''t'''ree]] 13:45, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

==Hirsi Ali Item Misleading==

A news item currently reads: "Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application." But there were not in fact any new revelations about her asylum application, as the lies had been known about for years. The tone seems like anti-Hirsi Ali POV. I would recommend something more like, "Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns amid threats to revoke her citizenship over immigration violations." --[[User:Tisco|Tisco]] 05:31, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
: Is lack of action on this because the editors think I'm wrong, or just because no one has gotten to it? Now that I look at it afresh, the current wording makes it sound like Hirsi Ali was pressured to resign after a public outcry over the asylum application, which is exactly opposite the truth. The asylum application simply was not the direct cause of her resignation. It really should be changed. --[[User:Tisco|Tisco]] 14:53, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

::"Error reports posted on Talk:Main Page may be moved without notice." (See top of this page.) Try [[WP:ERRORS]]. --[[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 01:15, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

:::Oh. I interpreted "error" as something technical like a spelling mistake or a broken link, and thought my more substantive criticism of the content would belong here, as it has in the past. Well, I'll know where to go next time. You might change the template at the top of this page, perhaps changing "spelling mistakes and other errors" to "spelling mistakes and other criticisms", just to make it more clear. --[[User:Tisco|Tisco]] 14:04, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
::::Okay, just did that myself. --[[User:Tisco|Tisco]] 14:11, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

::::: To point out bad choices of vocabulary, yes, [[WP:ERRORS]] is the place to go. Not all "other criticisms". (For instance, to complain that a news item is not important enough to grace the Main Page, [[Template talk: In the news]] is probably better.) I've changed "criticisms" on the template at the top of this page to "minor problems". -- [[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 21:33, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

== On this day: May 18, 1958 ==

Please add the top speed of the Starfighter in [[SI]] units: 2,259.82 km/h. [[User:212.114.211.8|212.114.211.8]] 08:25, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

: Were SI units used by the flight crew that day in 1958 ? Probably not. -- [[User:64.229.231.210|64.229.231.210]] 14:08, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

:: SI units are used by most of the world, so someone should add it. [[User:Arnold S. Truman|Arnold S. Truman]] 16:03, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

::: No, whatever was on the [[speedometer]] should be used. What we need is someone to wikify the unit 'mph'. -- [[User:64.229.179.90|64.229.179.90]] 21:40, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

::::How are the readers to make a useful comparison if all 'other' measurments are not converted to SI? --[[User:Monotonehell|Monotonehell]] 05:12, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

::::: The other measurements can be mentioned in the article. Same deal when it comes to money. How many currencies do we need to include ? Let's not clutter the Main Page. --[[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 07:38, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

:::::: The airspeed indicator would most likely have been in knots. [[User:Hunter1084|mhunter]] 17:58, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

== Add link to CL final ==

Would an editor add a link to the article [[2006 Champions League Final]] on the word "final" in the match's "in the news" entry? Thanks.
: The bolded text links to the same page. "Error reports posted on Talk:Main Page may be moved without notice." (See top of this page.) Try [[WP:ERRORS]] next time. --[[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 01:30, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

== Can't imagine the scare at White House! ==

> 1980 - Mount St. Helens erupted (pictured), killing 57 people in Washington

Whoa! Did Osama agitate that volcano? You should understand that 90% of world population thinks of the US capital when "in Washington" is mentioned, so the front page should make it clear that the event was in W. State, not the D.C.
(Which is regrettable however, as hillbillies are much more worthy than politicians. Some 57 less of those corrupt liars would have been a feast). {{unsigned|195.70.32.136}}

Fixed... I guess. Could someone look it over and see if it sounds ok, though. Thanks! -- [[User:SmthManly|<font color="black">SmthManly</font>]] / <sup><font color="blue">[[User_talk:SmthManly|ManlyTalk]]</font></sup> / <sup><font color="blue">[[Special:Contributions/SmthManly|ManlyContribs]]</font></sup> 21:19, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
:Looks good to me. [[User:AmiDaniel|AmiDaniel]] ([[User talk:AmiDaniel|talk]]) 23:38, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

:: Looks good to me before and after the change. Links to the same page. No difference. --[[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 00:23, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

== Can an RSS version of the Main Page be provided? ==

The Main Page is great and I suspect would get even more coverage if it could be provided in RSS format.
Is it possible? It would certainly make my life easier.
Steve (who's forgot his login, oops!)
:Relevant info at [[Wikipedia:Main Page FAQ#Is there an RSS feed?]] - [[User:BanyanTree|Banyan]][[User talk:BanyanTree|Tree]] 16:12, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

==Problem with featured article?==

Can someone please tell me why we've had the same main page featured article for '''eight days''' now, when they usually change each and every day??? Is there some problem? [[User:Happy-melon|Happy-melon]] 19:19, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

: I'm not sure why it hasn't changed for you. Today's featured article should be [[Henry James]] (at least for another hour). Then the featured article for the day should be [[Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport]]. [[User:Joturner|joturn]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<font color="green">e</font>]][[User:Joturner|r]] 23:02, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

:It's a cache issue on your end. Go to the main page and hit control+shift+R to force a clean reload. That should solve your problems. [[User:Raul654|Raul654]] 23:05, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks - fixed now. I dunno why it randomly stopped refreshing the page for me - it was fine for months up till now! [[User:Happy-melon|Happy-melon]] 18:05, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

== Wikipedia Template ==

Hey guys! I just had this idea. Can admin folk change the format of the Wikipedia template so that it includes different colors as well? Just a thought. ([[User:Hpetwe|Hpetwe]] 01:11, 20 May 2006 (UTC))
:Huh? "Hey guys, radically change the design of the layout"? A lot of time and thought was put into the layout for the main page. It's not something that just gets "changed around" because a member had "just a thought". Unless I'm misunderstanding what you mean. —[[User:Michiel Sikma|Michiel Sikma]], 08:48, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

Okay! I didn't know that it would be this radical. I'm really sorry, but please do try to sound a little less angry. I only wanted to know if they would be able to, not asking them to do it. Never mind. Forget it. I don't want to cause anymore uproar. I won't say it again. Sorry. ([[User:Hpetwe|Hpetwe]] 18:00, 21 May 2006 (UTC))

==Origin of the Logo==
Did you guys use photoshop, or something for the logo. How did you guys come up with it? [[User:Amaas120|Amaas120]] 04:26, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

: See http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Logo_history for details – [[User:Gurch|Gurch]] 12:55, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

==Featured Picture==
Is it just me or does calling Charlotte Corday a "poor French aristocrat" seem kind of oxymoronic? [[User:Patking90|Patking90]] 15:34, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

: That's what it says in the [[Charlotte Corday]] wikiarticle. -- [[User:199.71.174.100|199.71.174.100]] 23:43, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
:Aristocrat refers to social status, which is not the same thing as wealth. One can be upper class but still poor - so, no, it's not necessarily an oxymoron. [[User:Zafiroblue05|zafiroblue05]] | [[User talk:Zafiroblue05|Talk]] 00:40, 21 May 2006 (UTC)
::That is very true. Being in the upper class of social status does not necessary mean that one is wealthy. --<font style="background:gold">[[WP:EA|<font color="green">S</font>]][[User:Siva1979|iva1979]]</font><sup><font style="background:yellow">[[User talk:Siva1979|Talk to me]]</font></sup> 02:48, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

==Jersey City is Central Jersey???!==
I think the characterization of the Cross-Harbor rail tunnel's new jersey origin being "central jersey" is completely wrong. First of all, it is on the hudson river, the coast of new jersey - which is a unique region of new jersey. further south, it is referred to as "the shore." Second, central jersey is a region south of the new york metropolitan area. Central jersey can be safely said to be a region that buffers between seriously high commuting popultations (to new york) and extremely low commuting populations(to new york). Jersey City is definately in North Jersey. I'm sorry that this post is grammatically (sp?) abhorrent, but i was just thinking with my fingers. pardon me.

==1/3 meter==

''Moved to the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Science#1/3 meter|Reference desk]].''

== DYK ==

The image in DYK seems to be outsize. --<font color="FC4339">[[User:Ghirlandajo|Ghirla]]</font> <sup><font color="C98726">[[User_talk:Ghirlandajo|-трёп-]]</font></sup> 06:28, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

== Glorious Revolution ==

That is a very POV term to use on the main page featured article.

[[User:Zoney|'''zoney''']] <span style="color:green; font-size:larger"> &#09827;</span> [[User talk:Zoney|'''talk''']] 09:03, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

Ummm... that is the name of the Revolution. See [[Glorious Revolution]]. -- [[User:SmthManly|<font color="black">SmthManly</font>]] / <sup><font color="blue">[[User_talk:SmthManly|ManlyTalk]]</font></sup> / <sup><font color="blue">[[Special:Contributions/SmthManly|ManlyContribs]]</font></sup>
:I think there may be a subtext here. Rightly or wrongly, that's the name of the historical event. Can't be changed whether we would want to or not. [[User:Badgerpatrol|Badgerpatrol]] 10:23, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

::Of course it can be referred to by another name here. Is it right for Wikipedia to continue using biased historical terms coined by the victors? I agree that it's the historical term, but it's biased (which isn't unusual for history - most countries don't even teach the same histories today). I am suggesting that it nevertheless does not fit with Wikipedia's NPOV aim. [[User:Zoney|'''zoney''']] <span style="color:green; font-size:larger"> &#09827;</span> [[User talk:Zoney|'''talk''']] 10:31, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
:::It does fit perfectly with Wikipedia's NPOV claim, in the sense that ''Wikipedia'' doesn't take a point of view- in itself. For better or for worse (and probably for worse) the term GR is extensively used by historians and others, and that is what is being reported herein. Sadly, history is always written by the victors. Although 'Glorious Revolution' has name-recognition, I guess in this case it is probably appropriate to modify the text to '''Revolution of 1688''', or similar. [[User:Badgerpatrol|Badgerpatrol]] 10:48, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

On the contrary, it would not fit with Wikipedia's NPOV aim to refer to it as anything other than the Glorious Revolution. [[User:An Siarach|siarach]] 10:43, 22 May 2006 (UTC)
:The relevant guideline here is [[Wikipedia:Naming conventions (common names)]]. If you feel it necessary to change the name of the Glorious Revolution, I'd advise moving [[Alexander the Great]] to [[Alexander of Macedon]] while you're at it. The point is, Wikipedia is supposed to use the ''most common'' name, not necessarily the ''most neutral''. Else [[Charles, Prince of Wales]] would be either "[[The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales]]" or "[[Charles Philip Arthur George Mountbatten-Windsor]]" [[User:GeeJo|<font style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</font>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;17:48, 22 May 2006 (UTC)</small>

== Serbia & Montenegro ==

I would like someone to delete the article [[Serbia and Montenegro]] (whoever knows how to do it) or to correct the article to -past tense-. --Boky[[User:Boky|Boky]] 09:56, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

:It's too early to do so yet: results of the vote notwithstanding, the process of becoming independent is likely to be a rather drawn-out one. --[[User:Ngb|Nick Boalch]]<span style="padding: 0 0.1em;">\</span><sup style="font-size: 70%;">[[User_talk:Ngb|talk]]</sup> 10:54, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

:No, the article will not be deleted. Even if the country ceases to exist, we will still want to record it for historical purposes.

::We'll do it later (if at all) when everything is settled. --[[User:M1ss1ontomars2k4|M1ss1ontomars2k4]] | [[User talk:M1ss1ontomars2k4|T]] | [[Special:Contributions/M1ss1ontomars2k4|C]] | [[Special:Emailuser/M1ss1ontomars2k4|@]] 00:13, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

:While we're at it, why don't we delete [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]], too? (By the way, this discussion should really be at [[Talk:Serbia and Montenegro]].) [[User:TheProject|TheProject]] 03:59, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

== Adding Philosophy to the main portals list ==

I know this has been discussed extensively before, but I'm going to take a crack at re-opening discussion... We need to find some way to add [[Portal:Philosophy]] to the list of main portals. It is currently part of the {{tl|browsebar}} that sits atop the main portals, but discussion at [[Wikipedia talk:Portal]] may lead to its removal to match the Main page. If this happens, the philosophy portal as well as all the religion portals will be almost impossible to reach through the main sections of portals, going from one portal to the advertised "related portals" or "subportals" (Science or History->History of Science->Philosophy->Religion is the only path I can find).--[[User:Ragesoss|ragesoss]] 19:24, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

== Arthur Conan Doyle ==
I thought I'd mention that today is Sir [[Arthur Conan Doyle]]'s birthday! Since Google changed their logo for that today. --[[User:66.82.9.76|66.82.9.76]] 21:57, 22 May 2006 (UTC)

== Length ==

I think the main page is a bit too long. Please shorten it.

[[User:879(CoDe)|Nate]] 00:28, 23 May 2006 (UTC)
:How? -<font color="darkgreen">[[User:Flatluigi|flatluigi]]</font>(<sup>[[User_Talk:Flatluigi|talk]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/Flatluigi|contrib]]</sub>) 01:30, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

== Date and time ==

I would strongly suggest putting the current date and time (UTC) on the main page. I know the date is there already under "On this day.." but it would be nice to have it prominently displayed somewhere. &mdash;'''[[User:Mets501|M]][[User:Mets501/Esperanza|<font color="green">''e''</font>]][[User:Mets501|ts501]]'''<small><sup>[[User_talk:mets501|<span style="cursor:help;">talk</span>]]</sup></small> 03:16, 23 May 2006 (UTC)
:That's a very good idea; I agree.--[[User:Ragesoss|ragesoss]] 03:31, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

== Proposal for changing format of links to sister Wikipedias ==

Please see [[Template talk:Wikipedialang#How about a tag cloud?]] for an interesting proposal.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] 03:28, 23 May 2006 (UTC)


== May 23: Henrik Ibsen died 100 years ago ==
== May 23: Henrik Ibsen died 100 years ago ==

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May 23: Henrik Ibsen died 100 years ago

The death of Henrik Ibsen in 1906 (100 years ago today) should be on the main page (edit). Some admin need to help. This is a major celebration. Pommem 05:17, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

C'mon- I know that his writings are sometimes dreary and depressing, but that's no call to go celebrating his death! --maru (talk) contribs 05:37, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
It's rather the playwright that is celebrated. Pommem 06:10, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I think Pommem meant the death is "commemorated" today on the 100th anniversary, while we "celebrate" Ibsen's life and work. Anyway, it's posted now. Please consider mentioning some of the commemoration activities on Ibsen's wikiarticle. -- PFHLai 06:21, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Table of Contents not showing on some pages?

The TOC seems to be not showing on the main and some other articles (XP/IE6, tried Opera, logging out, and non-monobook skin as well)... of course, it is late so I may be going insane, plus adding __TOC__ works for me though... RN 08:40, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

If it's on this talk page then it is probably because someone has vandalized it. It usuallly happens but the page will other wise be reseted.Kitsumiti

Lordi

Is it just me, or has the "Monster rock band Lordi earns Finland's first ever victory in the Eurovision Song Contest." news been on the front page too long? It just doesn't seem very important, relevant or interesting. Is there a reason this is still on the front when breaking news of disasters, politics, etc. isn't? Bordello 20:49, 22 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It has worldwide, or at least Europe-wide, relevance, unlike political events (generally). Eurovision is, unfortunately, a big deal. Besides, it hasn't been there for more than a day or so. —CuiviénenT|C, Monday, 22 May 2006 @ 22:16 UTC
Ok, now it's definitely been here for more than a day. Seen it, done that. I feel we're playing demographic at this point (i.e. people on wikipedia care more about this than most of the population.) There is more pressing news, isn't there? No? It's a shame if a list of headliners-- namely the UN Health Agency leader's death, or China forbidding Iran to develop nukes, details about Iraq's establishing gov.-- slow news day maybe? It could just be my narrow opinion, but the concert was mediocre and doesn't affect the masses much beyond how it distracts or entertains them. Bordello 09:25, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
In the news (ITN) is not a 'news site', but a section on Wikipedia's MainPage to feature wikiarticles updated with recent news. (The bolded link connects to that updated page.) To propose new items for ITN, please go to Wikipedia:In the news section on the Main Page/Candidates. If you want to read/write about news and current events, please go to Current events or Wikinews. Thanks. -- PFHLai 10:16, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Right. I have nominated some suggestions (ok, maybe just one-- the release of a Pentagon plane crash tape) for ITN. I just don't like how Lordi gets precedence over global politics, etc., though. Call it a poor bias. Thanks kindly for your response; it did clear some things up for me. Bordello 10:44, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Bordello, welcome to wikipedia, the free encyclopedia where anyone can make suggestions and have them shot down by the established hacks. --JohnO 16:05, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Again, the point is that Wikipedia does not have a full-time news "staff" devoted to putting up fresh items every single morning. We're all volunteers. So those wishing to see something different should volunteer to get off their ass and help things out by adding things (preferably updating article as well) to ITN. I only just yesterday noticed there had been no item about Barbaro and the Preakness, which is why it did not make the main page. Well, if I had thought of it at the time, I should have added it to ITN. --Dhartung | Talk 17:45, 24 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wikispecies

The link at the bottem still links to the old URL. It's now species.wikimedia.org. American Patriot 1776 10:11, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Apparently this is not an issue. See the discussion at the Pump for an explanation. - BanyanTree 18:06, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

i need to know!

This page is very hard to figure out who made this web site i need to know. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.204.41.2 (talk • contribs)

If you want to know how Wikipedia is written, please see the Wikipedia article. If you need an author for a citation, please see Wikipedia:Citing Wikipedia, though you should read Wikipedia:Researching with Wikipedia to figure out if you really want a Wikipedia citation. - BanyanTree 13:54, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Long Live Joan of Arc!

I think she is one of the best things that happened to the French people even though she did get captured because she inspired a lot of people, even the French Canadians (like me.) But what do you think of her? Do you think she did the right thing?:--Kitsumiti

There are a lot of mysteries about Joan of Arc...was she crazy? was she genetically a man? was she actually divinely inspired? The controversy that surrounds this enigmatic historical figure often outshines her actual deeds. During the Dark Ages, "right" and "wrong" were relative terms. I would not go so far as to say that she did the "right" thing, but she did help to drive the English out of France and establish a French national identity, which had profound effects on the later course of history. Sadly, her legacy is most likely tied directly to her gender. Had she been a man, she would never have had a main page article about her. However, she is undeniably an important woman in history. Historical perspectives aside, though, I love any historical figure who affected the future as much as she did...anyone who, through words or deeds, made the world what it is today (okay, except maybe Hitler, although admittedly nobody could envision a world without him) my verdict: LONG LIVE JOAN OF ARC!Dave 17:04, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, though it is very sad about the rumours of her and her gender in question. I doubt that there was anything wrong with her and the English must have started those rumours because of their anger towards her. Kitsumiti

The rumor about she was a man make me think about this one who said that Elodie Gossuin was a man. It went so far that she had to proove it that she hadn't any esthetic surgery. The hoax came from internet and the guy now have big problems with justice. I really hope it will be the same for the Jeanne d'arc diffamer because it is really a calamity I think. --Meithal 20:46, 24 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Wikisource

Wikisource has a new logo. Could you please change this. Thanks. --217.233.161.218 14:50, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The image on the front of wikisource: has not changed. The new image at Image:Wikisource-nt.png appears to be used in their version of the Signpost and has not yet been adopted for the project as whole, as far as I can tell. Note image disagreement in the history of the Wikisource article. - BanyanTree 15:18, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I'm an admin at the English Wikisource & can confirm that the logo hasn't changed. There has been a lot of debate & discussion on the possibility of changing the logo, which you can read here but nothing has been decided. We do have a new logo for wikisource news, our version of your signpost, at S:Wikisource:News but this isn't replacing the overall wikisource logo. AllanHainey 07:40, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
The german Wikisource is the only project that has made the changed yet. But the logo will soon be changed for all the Wikisource projects. /81.227.164.97 09:54, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Anonymous user, could you please provide verification for that assertion, say a link to where a new wikisource logo was selected, as as far as I and anyone else at the English wikisource knows no project-wide decision has been made, as can be seen from my link to the discussions. AllanHainey 12:00, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
In the Wikisource Scriptorium Jimbo Wales said that the new version should be used on all Wikisource projects without delay. /81.227.164.97 12:54, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

ST Cyril and Methodius

This holiday is not celebrated only in Bulgaria, but in Russia and Macedonia too. So please, do change it right away, as I find this rather offending. And I am writing this here and not on the article's discussion page since this is a featured article in the "on this day" section - found on the main page. It's really not human how you make some cultures great (bulgarians), and some worthless (every other slavic nation who has its alphabet in cyrillic). —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 62.162.189.143 (talk • contribs) .

The item has been fixed to list Macedonia, because that is in the article. Russia is not; if you have information to add to the article, it will be welcomed. The editors involved in selecting the holidays to list have a very long list to choose from every single day, and the front page is only a partial representation of the available items. There was probably no reason other than space or editorial time that only Bulgaria was listed. --Dhartung | Talk 17:40, 24 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Please disambiguate Macedonia. -- 64.229.207.142 20:42, 24 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
User:62.162.189.143, this is a wiki. I find it rather offending that you chose to complain here and accuse people of being "not human", instead of sharing your knowledge and help improve pages such as Public holidays in the Republic of Macedonia and Public holidays in Russia. Saints Cyril and Methodius Day is not listed on either pages. --64.229.207.142 20:54, 24 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I believe that person meant to say "Not Humane"...but that doesnt make any sense either. Regardless, it's not appropriate to lash out at the author of the blurb on the main page and assume that he or she was trying to stifle slavic culture by pursuing a pro-Bulgarian agenda. Please don't assume that every article is biased or that Wikipedia is attempting to make some cultures seem 'great' and others 'worthless'. I could understand that sort of vitriolic comment if it had said "The holiday of St. Cyril and Methodius is celebrated in awesome and beautiful Bulgaria where everyone is perfect, but not in Russia or Macedonia where people eat babies and live in yurts made of rotting corn husks". I guess I'm just trying to say that nobody meant to offend anyone in the first place, so there's no reason to take offense. Please try to remember this in the future.Antimatter 00:33, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
This might be a good time to mention Wikipedia:Assume good faith. -- Laura S | talk to me 14:44, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Victoria Day

I don't see a mention of Victoria Day. Did I miss it on the 22nd? It is a stat holiday here in Canada. It's on the Monday closest to the 24th of May, Queen Victoria's birthday. I would think it's a holdiay in other Commonwealth countries too.

It was mentioned on the appropriate day. Perhaps you looked in after about 10:00EDT on that day and saw "tomorrows" page becuase of the time offset? According to the article, Victoria Day is celebrated only in Canada. Resolute 02:19, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

referendum figures

it is unclear whether "55.5% support out of an 86.3% voter turnout" means "55.5% yes, 30.8% no, 13.7% abstain" or "47.9% yes, 38.4% no, 13.7% abstain", please clarify (the intended meaning appears to be "55% of a 86.3% turnout". taking percentages of percentages may be confusing.). dab (ᛏ) 21:31, 24 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Turnout is ignored. (This is usually the case in plebiscites.) Only people who voted are considered, so the 55% threshold was reached. —CuiviénenT|C, Wednesday, 24 May 2006 @ 21:48 UTC
yes, my point is that it is wrong to say "55% out of 86%" in this case, it should be "55% of 86%". dab (ᛏ) 10:38, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal to change format of the FA box on the mainpage

Please comment on the proposal at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article.--Pharos 00:48, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Minor fix needed for the news section

Moved to Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors. -- 06:28, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

East Timor Crisis

This current event should be on the news page, Australia has just sent troops to stabilise the country. http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/australian-troops-arrive-in-dili/2006/05/25/1148524807943.html —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Suicup (talk • contribs) 08:47, 25 May 2006 (UTC).[reply]

This is currently being discussed on Wikipedia:In the news section on the Main Page/Candidates. --199.71.174.100 10:11, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, it's already on the news page: Current events. There since yesterday.... -- 199.71.174.100 10:13, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]


Ascension Thursday

The quantity of information boxes in the article ( Ascension ) linked to in On This Day are somewhat off-putting; one of them seems to float over one of the sections. Sadly I have no idea how to fix them, but maybe someone else does? Inner Earth 10:23, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps you should complain at Talk:Ascension. -- 199.71.174.100 14:14, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Request image change in Template:In the News

Hi,

The "In the News" template currently has India's flag as the picture. I think that since now there are more relevant pictures like Image:Dharnaeithflag.jpg, the flag can be substituted. Thanks, -Ambuj Saxena (talk) 12:26, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The Wikipedia Signpost RSS feed is broken! Techies, help?

The Wikipedia Signpost RSS feed is currently broken, anyone that can help fix it or create a new, working one is welcome to discuss here. --Col. Hauler 14:03, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

This has nothing to do with the Main Page and you're already posted to the relevant talk page. Please read the notice at the top of the page. - BanyanTree 18:47, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalized!

This article has been vandalized:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_dance Please revert it to it's original form. Thank you and best regards, :--Kitsumiti

Perhaps you should complain at Talk:Electronic dance instead of here. -- 199.71.174.100 18:37, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Towel Day

Today is Towel Day. Is it possible to mention that in On this day...? Thanks. BethEnd 15:10, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Not likely.--ᎠᏢ462090Contribs 15:31, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Kitsumiti

Can someone please get rid of the article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsumiti as it is about me and I wish to keep my privacy. Thank you and best regards,Kitsumiti

Perhaps you should complain at Talk:Kitsumiti instead of here. -- 199.71.174.100 18:37, 25 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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