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My dear friend

I did not think it was necessary to wheel war over AN/I discussion closure; for this case, it was fine; but when are you going to run for RfA? Hundreds of us have been asking you and perhaps, GreenMeansGo. Alex Shih (talk) 20:26, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

@Alex Shih: Look: I really must apologise about the ANI close. I assure you—no excuse that it is—that I didn't realise that You had already closed it, that SoV had re-opened it, and then I turned up in size thirteens  :) I saw the thread, went to the RfC, saw you'd closed that, and went back to the ANI thread... and closed it :o I'm afraid you and "hundreds" of others are now in the company of someone who didn't check the page history. A page one error! -and one which I will be rightfully condemned for. Sorry about that. Hope SarekoV didn't think I was stepping on their toes too. wel, clearly i did; but not deliberately. Nice message though: thanks! >SerialNumber54129^{...speculates} 20:34, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

I see what you're doing... a joint RfA so we can fail together an console one another. GMG^talk 21:32, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

Hey, if you are all bound and determined to fall on your sword like that, this'll cut the sword budget considerably.... Anmccaff (talk) 21:41, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

Yes, but then they're stuck together and would have to abide by the two-man rule for any administrative actions. Primefac (talk) 15:44, 18 January 2018 (UTC)

True dat  :) They're critical, I just bring the mass  ;) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Serial Number 54129 (talk • contribs) 15:50, 18 January 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Dolly Rudeman

The article Dolly Rudeman you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Dolly Rudeman for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Usernameunique -- Usernameunique (talk) 09:21, 24 January 2018 (UTC)

• Bravo! Drmies (talk) 12:51, 24 January 2018 (UTC)
  • S'yours too—couldn't have done it without you- my Dutch is no better now than then, ongelooflijk ;) >SerialNumber54129^{...speculates} 12:59, 24 January 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Peter, Abbot of Vale Royal

The article Peter, Abbot of Vale Royal you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Peter, Abbot of Vale Royal for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Eric Corbett -- Eric Corbett (talk) 19:02, 24 February 2018 (UTC)

RfA

I know a lot about RfA, prbably more than most because I pioneered the biggest ever investigation into it and I've voted on literally 100s of them. One of the problems of being an admin, is that people jump on us for anything they can and just love taking our comments out of context. You said 'extremely unfair'... Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 06:21, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

PS: We'll talk about it more when you run for adminship, and based on your history, I might even nominate you. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 06:24, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

• @Kudpung:I've clarified my remarks @ORCP. Pour l'autre', I never had you down as a masochist... ;) —SerialNumber54129^{...speculates} 19:07, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Mowbray

Congrats! Well deserved, it is a very pleasing and enjoyable read. Ceoil (talk) 21:21, 12 May 2018 (UTC)

Love the puppy

I think the correct response to it is d’awwwww. TonyBallioni (talk) 16:44, 19 July 2018 (UTC)

Thanks ToBal, it's appreciated that he's appreciated  :) not really a puppy though, he was thirteen—check out the ole grey chops!  :) —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 11:11, 20 July 2018 (UTC)

All dogs are puppies regardless of the age :) TonyBallioni (talk) 11:41, 20 July 2018 (UTC)

Yaaaay!!!! :) —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 11:45, 20 July 2018 (UTC)

It's getting smaller and smaller, just like: her hat is getting larger and larger —PaleoNeonate – 22:17, 24 August 2018 (UTC)

HIV and ZFN

Hi Serial Number. Liked the personalised talk page message. It is a nice touch. However, I can't claim credit for the article as I split it out from Zinc finger nuclease where I decided it was too WP:Undue. I am not sure who created most of that, a lot appears to be merged previously from Zinc in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, although there already was a section pre-merge. Looking through the history most was added here. Thanks for your new page work. AIRcorn (talk) 20:00, 19 July 2018 (UTC)

Just noticed the nomination for autopatroled. Thanks for that too. AIRcorn (talk) 20:05, 19 July 2018 (UTC)

Hope you're OK with that Aircorn; I imagine you can always give it back like the other permissions if you don't want it...I see what you mean about the article. It's good work though, because, in a way, you've started a new article and at the same time improved the other. So, no images then! Unless one has access to a Cambridge laboratory I guess  ;) (although it's no joking matter really, apologies). Hope all's well! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 07:18, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

No problem. I applied years ago, but hadn't created enough articles. I wasn't sure what to do about the HIV article, but felt this was the best option. All good here, although getting busy in real life. AIRcorn (talk) 11:17, 21 July 2018 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Attapeu dam collapse

On 24 July 2018, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Attapeu dam collapse, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Stephen 23:34, 24 July 2018 (UTC)

Your GAN

Hello, it appears you have been inactive in your GAN on Talk:John Fresshe/GA1. It is holding up the backlog and should be addressed as it has been a month. AmericanAir88 (talk) 15:12, 29 July 2018 (UTC)

@AmericanAir88: Yeas, it is somewhat of a slow boat to China, what? Better a Night Boat to Cairo, any day! And all the best to you, colleague. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 19:45, 4 August 2018 (UTC)

It is, in fact, still static, although I have addressed the reviewer's points, to a greater or lesser degree (indeed, there were not many of them). Cheers! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 14:48, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

@Serial Number 54129: I will continue the review soon. You should not have to wait this long. AmericanAir88 (talk) 17:01, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

@AmericanAir88: Many thanks for involving yourself in this, it's very kind of you to take on others' work as well your own  :) let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 17:21, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

@Serial Number 54129: No problem, Thank you! AmericanAir88 (talk) 17:26, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Cèllere Codex

The article Cèllere Codex you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Cèllere Codex for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ceranthor -- Ceranthor (talk) 17:02, 4 August 2018 (UTC)

Siege of Berwick (1333)

Hi Serial Number 54129. Firstly many thanks for the additions to Siege of Berwick (1333). Useful stuff there, you clearly have access to some handy sources. Secondly, as you are no doubt aware, the article picked up an assessor for its GAN, Zawed, on 29 July, who gave his initial thoughts on 5 August. Obviously the assessment has been put on hold while you are adding significant material to the article. I was wondering if you know when you are likely to have finished adding to the article. I am not trying to hurry you - this is Wikipedia, you can edit what you want, when you want - but, again obviously, Zawed doesn't want to waste his time commenting on an article which is in flux, nor I mine on addressing them when it may be pointless. As the creator and nominator of the article you will understand my interest. Thanks again for the input. Gog the Mild (talk) 16:46, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

<Holding place until tomorrow morning UTC> —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 18:10, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

Hi Serial Number 54129. I am assuming that your lack of reply and lack of editing for the past week implies that you are not currently planning on adding new material, so I shall get on with addressing the GA assessor's comments. Let me know if my assumption is incorrect. Thanks. Gog the Mild (talk) 10:34, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

@Gog the Mild: Who can put it better than yourself? "I think it best if I avoid interactions with this editor, at least for a while or I may be a little too "free and frank". And there you have it. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:51, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

I find that enigmatic. I hope that I have not been too free and frank. Gog the Mild (talk) 13:57, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Murder of Deborah Linsley

The article Murder of Deborah Linsley you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Murder of Deborah Linsley for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Ritchie333 -- Ritchie333 (talk) 17:42, 10 August 2018 (UTC)

Anyway, down to more important matters, are you up for a pint or three at Pendrel's on Sunday? Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 17:50, 10 August 2018 (UTC)

@Ritchie333: Yep, I'll be there. Saw your note on Mediawiki and agree wholeheartedly with your thoughts  :) I'm going to Soho first (to take a photo) but it's only 10" walk away and I guess i could be there from 1-ish. What were your plans? —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 17:53, 10 August 2018 (UTC)

Refs

References

Source

• Blud, V. (2017). The Unspeakable, Gender and Sexuality in Medieval Literature, 1000-1400. Woodbridge: Boydell & Brewer. ISBN 978-1-84384-468-6. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)

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@Bishonen: Brilliant  :) I made sure I to take the addy down first! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 14:09, 13 August 2018 (UTC)

Plus, you can buy it online! And we have professional hackers! Bishonen | talk 14:15, 13 August 2018 (UTC).

DYK for John/Eleanor Rykener

On 16 August 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John/Eleanor Rykener, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1394, John "Eleanor" Rykener was apprehended for committing a "detestable unmentionable and ignominious vice" in Cheapside and later confessed to having had sex with both friars and nuns? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John/Eleanor Rykener), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

Shall

you choose to chime in at Template:Did you know nominations/Godfrey's Cordial, it'll be a pleasure, as to my first DYK run:-)∯WBG^converse 14:29, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

@Winged Blades of Godric: Many thanks, great stuff, i've done so. I've made a couple of tweaks , a suggestion or two, but nothing particularly radical, feel free to revert or contest if you wish  :) everything I do is contestable. Well, with the exception of wot that character above is moaning about. Cheers! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 15:49, 16 August 2018 (UTC)

Belated thanks, for your review and copy-edit(s) :-) As to the above thread, welcome to ARBIPA where the law of the land is to assume bad-faith. ∯WBG^converse 14:01, 26 August 2018 (UTC)

​ I get dat  :) reviewed, and re-reviewed. Prepare for ...ALT3  :) —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 14:10, 26 August 2018 (UTC)

Grennock Stowaways article

If you nominate it again, I'd be happy to review it--please ping me. There's nothing there that's not fixable. Catrìona (talk) 18:12, 17 August 2018 (UTC)

@Catrìona: You are very, very generous, and after all my raging there, you make me humble. You are very kind. I will be the first to admit that articles I nominate are unlikely to be perfect—I write them and nominate them, often in the same stroke, otherwise, I totally forget. And there's usually such a massive wait between nominating and reviewing that there's plenty of time to fiddle and tweak. Clearly not so this time! I'll be the first to admit I forgot about the lead (d'oh!), and would have given the prose a copyedit too, but if the rest of the review hadn't been so passive-aggressive WP:IDLI, we might have actually got somewhere. One lives and learns. Thank you again for your offer (and, btw, for your DYK review the other day, I forgot to thank you). I hope you have a good weekend! (One that isn't centred on reviewing my turgid text, of course!!!)—SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 18:26, 17 August 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Ricky Megee

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Ricky Megee you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Catrìona -- Catrìona (talk) 19:02, 18 August 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Ricky Megee

The article Ricky Megee you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Ricky Megee for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Catrìona -- Catrìona (talk) 19:42, 18 August 2018 (UTC)

Bonville

Great work on William Bonville, 1st Baron Bonville, that really puts Lionheart0317 and my petty squabble into perspective. You should be cloned a few thousand times and set to work on rewriting the whole of Wikipedia :) You must expect me to ask, though, why you've not mentioned the disputed parentage of Philippa Bonville, as you agreed was appropriate when you gave us your third opinion here.  —SMALLJIM  22:54, 18 August 2018 (UTC)

• @Smalljim: Many thanks for the kind message. I'll day here that I'm not particularly wedded to either perspective, but, yes, my position has shifted slightly, to reflect what i discovered in the sources. Perhaps I should post on the article talk page? Having said that, and whatever gets said elsewher, I have to say I'm not a fan of Lionheart's approach to collaboration. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:19, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

It's such a tiny point that the pages of argument must be in line for lamest edit war of 2018. But it does have some significance because of a Royal descent for living people if Philippa (P) was Bonville's (B) daughter.

A quick summary... Before Lionheart started on the article it excluded P from B's children; in this version solely citing Douglas Richardson, Magna Carta Ancestry (2011) - extracts are readable via Google Books (pp. 256-7). Lionheart was right to amend this, but he went too far, leaving P as B's daughter, citing J. S. Roskell and History of Parliament (1993). He has vigorously defended this position.

My position, after some research, is that P's parentage still isn't known for certain despite years of genealogical research that have attacked the problem from many different angles. In 2017, Richardson set out the reasons for his decision on soc.genealogy.medieval here. We don't know why the editors of History of Parliament made their decision. Lionheart goes on about new research of 2018, but this hasn't been published.

So in order to not mislead our readers, I think we should include a (very!) brief note of the uncertainty.  —SMALLJIM  15:05, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

I'm intrigued by this edit and its immediate revert. What does it indicate?  —SMALLJIM  12:57, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

@Smalljim: It indicates I then forgot to post on the talk :) Anyway, that's what the original footnote said in the previous version, so it's up to you and Lionheart to chew the cud and decide how you want to proceed. My original "willingness" to compromise with the footnote in the original version was because, with the paucity of sources available in it, it seemed as if there was indeed a divided body of opinion. But the re-writing of it has—for me—cast new light. Personally, I now lean towards the view that it's stretching credibility slightly to say that there is any kind of debate among historians when I have provided ~70 sources (and remember they are only a (large) percentage of the sources I actually examined), all of which represent a substantial cross-section of late-20C. scholarship and all of whom say only that she was his daughter. And, indeed, the only character cited as saying otherwise seems neither a specialist of the period or, arguably, a historian at all (a genealogist?)—to the extent that they are cited no-where else in the article. Personally, I suspect that it's verging on the WP:FRINGE, probably originating with a 17C. palaeographical error, although that's my personal OR of course. Thanks for the update, and let's hope this is resolved soon! Take care, —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:14, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for that reasoned reply – it's a pleasant change from what I've been dealing with recently! There would be no point in attempting to discuss further with Lionheart (he's already gleefully restored his full-fat footnote and refs to one of the other relevant articles – note the edit summary). I do think you're underestimating the important part that RS genealogical researchers (in this case Fitch-Northen (1979) and Richardson, thrice) play in examining the facts that historians who, while writing about something more interesting, will just mention in passing and will copy sans check from their sources. And surely you're over-egging somewhat the number of sources that even mention Philippa – certainly not all 70 of yours do! But I think on balance that I won't pursue this further. I don't want your GAN to go down through the possibility of continued edit warring, and not mentioning the issue at all is closer to what it should be, compared to taking up half of the entire article as it did in Lionheart's preferred version. Thanks again.  —SMALLJIM  18:00, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

@Smalljim: Not at all, I think if you think it's significant enough to mention, then so it should be. Indeed, a) I didn't know about Norton-Fitch, so there's another, and b) true about the number of sources which mention her at all = very few, which is really why I just can't get excited about the significance. Some of that attitude is really unsavoury, and I certainly don't like being namechecked like that. Perhaps change the footnote I added to what you think it would say? Never mind the GA, green blobs are irrelevant to most  :) —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 18:34, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

That's very decent of you. I'll give it further thought.  —SMALLJIM  10:03, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

And the further thought is that yes, I will add a brief footnote as you suggest. I'll explain on Talk:William Bonville, 1st Baron Bonville. Tomorrow...  —SMALLJIM  23:58, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

John/Eleanor Rykener

Its on my list. Hold though! Ceoil (talk) 19:04, 19 August 2018 (UTC)

@Ceoil: Holding tight!  :) cheers! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:19, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of John Fresshe

The article John Fresshe you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:John Fresshe for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Auntieruth55 -- Auntieruth55 (talk) 17:22, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

Sorry

Sorry about changing your user page. Thought that spam was just ignored for months but funny enough after I published changes, I decided to double check the history and saw that someone else tried to do the same thing ;D. So I reverted my own edit and wrote the apology in the edit details but when I saved it someone else had beaten me to it. So I decided might as well write it here. So that's basically a long way of saying sorry. BOOMERANG. Thanks User:Galobtter and User:Serial Number 54129. Lord David, Duke of Glencoe (talk) 12:09, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

@DJ-Joker16: No problem at all, that has happened before as you say. If it keeps happening, well  :) and thanks again for Galobtter's UP stalking (funny enough, I didn't even get a notification of either of your edits there). Take care all! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 12:35, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

A beer on me

		A beer on me!
		For your amazing work on articles. I'm drinking a nice Vegas yard of Guinness right now and would like to share in the fun. Drinks on me. AmericanAir88 (talk) 04:22, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you @Serial Number 54129: for your complimentary comment on articles I have started, and encouragement for their review...very heartening! Jamesmcardle^(talk) 22:15, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

Your tagged articles

Your just tagged Draft:Joseph Kalimbwe for quite deletion "created by a banned user. Please revisit your tag and see that it was never created by that user. Kind regards SouthAfrica1994 (talk) 12:06, 23 August 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Ricky Megee

The article Ricky Megee you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Ricky Megee for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Catrìona -- Catrìona (talk) 17:21, 23 August 2018 (UTC)

Tsmamerica

this version caused me to nominate. The version you contested is ok. See TP. Kleuske (talk) 19:41, 23 August 2018 (UTC)

Specifically the "TSCM America® is a Certified Veteran Owned Small Business"-bit. Kleuske (talk) 19:42, 23 August 2018 (UTC)

Apologies, Kleuske, it's been a long day. That was a definite call, I agree, and even now prob worth a revdel. Can you get RHaworth to delete the page and then recreate it without the spam revisions. Thanks for letting us know. Take care! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 19:54, 23 August 2018 (UTC)

No worries, mate. Kleuske (talk) 19:58, 23 August 2018 (UTC)

Extremely impressive!

		The Original Barnstar
		For your original article Rose Street Club, truly a fantastic piece of work! Carrite (talk) 18:11, 25 August 2018 (UTC)

Yes, thanks for this piece of anarchist history! czar 04:36, 26 August 2018 (UTC)

@Carrite and Czar: Thanks very much! I think the Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club might be next; not only is it copiously named, but it's a bit of local history for me, so that's added interest. Have a good Sunday! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 16:06, 26 August 2018 (UTC)

Hi

Hi Serial, I wrote this just in humour. Apologies if it came out wrong. Wishes as always, Lourdes 19:19, 25 August 2018 (UTC)

​ Last time I got drunk and edited, my bocklog doubled in length  :) "'Never More', Quoth the Hydration". —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 19:25, 25 August 2018 (UTC)

"Bocklog!" Awesome pun... Carrite (talk) 17:35, 26 August 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club

The article Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Catrìona -- Catrìona (talk) 15:41, 29 August 2018 (UTC)

C'mon

"Single white 4EPB EMU seeks companion, GSOH, one careful owner"

You know fresh eyes are good. EEng 19:03, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Well of course, and I'm absolutely (in)famous for my inability to be able to take a step back or see through my own blind spots. Feel free to revert; I just thought you cut out all the interesting context. And, really, it's not as if it's ever going to be an FA is it. To which I would point you, for example, in this general direction. Hope you're well EEng! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 19:09, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

I stay away from FA because my observation is that there are too many unwritten arbitrary rules there. Nonetheless, in most cases if you personally were to ask me to make a pass (with a lighter touch than applied to poor Miss Linsley) I'd be happy to do that, but this particular article is far too specialized for me to pretend to be able to add anything. I did adapt one of the footnotes to good purpose, though [1].

BTW Google translates Comme un Indien dans son igloo as Come do Indian dance you son of igloo but I fail to grasp the significance.

EEng 19:37, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

"I just thought you cut out all the interesting context". I concur - I'm not particularly "up" on train geekery but even I know what rolling stock is. Just randomly putting the phrase through standard news sources suggests it's a perfectly recognisable layman term. I see your point about the specifics of Class 415s getting into extreme nerdery, but in that case I think the link gives you the full share of train porn if you're into that sort of thing. Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 12:28, 31 August 2018 (UTC)

Opinion

Your comments as to the prospects of a nominated GA would be immensely welcome....:-)∯WBG^converse 09:01, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

Also, how will Godfrey's Cordial fare at one? ∯WBG^converse 09:25, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

@The Blades, well: The sting operation, with a little (i.e: not much) work is proabbly definite. The cordial...yes, I guess. Might take slightly more work: it's very slender, and, although (just) over the (very-unofficial) lower limit of 500 words, could probably have some more context and background added to it, without sending it wildly of couse (see criterion 3). But yeah, I'd go for it/them. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 09:31, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

Although, I seem to remember that last time I lokoked at a GA, it was chock-full of subst:this and subst:'that: and I don't really nkow what that means :) so a reviewer who can't even fill out the first line may not be the droid you're looking for! @Ritchie333: the go-to guy for explaining me that kind of thing... —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 09:55, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

You really want a Bengali speaker who can spot check the sources, can Vanamonde93 handle it? More importantly, are you up for a pint at Pendrels on Sunday? I may see if I can sneak in a conference call with Lady Megalibrarygirl. Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 10:08, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

I don't guess V93 is proficient in Bengali.@Dwaipayanc:, @QEDK: and @Titodutta: are the names that I can recall, who are proficient in the language and longstanding enough.....∯WBG^converse 10:16, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

@Ritchie333: Is there such a thing as a joint-review at GA, know ye? —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 10:19, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

The rules say that one person nominates and one person "chairs" the review, but anyone else can chip in and add comments. Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 10:23, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

Damn, GA review over a pint? I really need to look for work in London. Alex Shih (talk) 10:39, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

No, no Bengali, sorry....and to be honest, I would avoid Bengali sources unless they were specifically providing information not available in English. The Indian news media has a tendency towards hyperbolae and sensationalism, which gets stronger the further you get from the most staid English-language publications. If you have scholarly sources available, use those for what you can first, and only use news sources to fill in the gaps. Vanamonde (talk) 13:01, 5 September 2018 (UTC)

I can chip in sure, but that's a bit difficult way to have a GA review, with me having to corroborate every fact and the fact that the primary reviewer has no way to check personally about the veracity. --QEDK (後 ☕ 桜) 03:54, 7 September 2018 (UTC)

@QEDK: would you be willing to take it on as reviewer, while having me nibble away at the sides, commenting on prose etc? I only suggest a dual review because I was asked, and while I don't want to refuse, I'm ualso aware of the language barrier to much of the sourcing. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 14:48, 7 September 2018 (UTC)

I haven't been on a GAR for a long time and I don't want to say I'll be able to devote the required time, as I'm currently pressed for time. My apologies for not being able to help. --QEDK (後 ☕ 桜) 14:14, 8 September 2018 (UTC)

wot

Regarding this, I just want to say that I was just teasing you in the edit you replied to. I suspect you were aware of that, given your response, but I want to be clear. No hard feelings, nor criticism was intended, just humor. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 15:57, 9 September 2018 (UTC)

None taken whatsoever, MjolnirPants, and you will be doubtless glad to hear that my date rapey days are far behind me ;) If you're in London any time, I'm sure I could see my way to providing a beverage of the rohipless kind! Take care, —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:16, 11 September 2018 (UTC)

One of these days, I'm actually going to take a trip to London. Something like half of my favorite editors live there. With all the pints we keep offering to buy each other, it's gonna be an epic pub crawl. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 13:33, 11 September 2018 (UTC)

Heh

See here. It's no wonder the rest of the internet keeps making fun of us. We keep giving them such cringeworthy material to work with. Well, some of us, anyways. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 13:32, 11 September 2018 (UTC)

Unbelievable. I suppose crapping over WP:BURO and feeding the gallery is squaring the circle in some lines of work. Well, as you say, for some of us. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:37, 11 September 2018 (UTC)

The same person just templated me for disruptive editing me after reverting an unrelated joke I posted at ANI. Of course, when I (naturally) re-reverted, an admin came along and added to the joke, which must have stung something fierce. It boggles the mind that there are people out there who take themselves and what we do here that seriously. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 16:54, 11 September 2018 (UTC)

(tps) Oh you have no idea MPants at work, I have seen worse. Is it high time for SN54129 to wear the badge? Although the same folks are going to talk about temperaments again. What does one do in a lose-lose situation? Alex Shih (talk) 15:56, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

@Alex Shih: Ten days ago I emailed l-arbcom, and receievd the automated rely, "awaitng moderator approval". Since then I have received neither a reply nor a disapproval. What gives. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 16:00, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

Was going to make a joke about l-arbcom (since it's arbcom-l) but cannot think of a punchline. Your e-mail must have been some uninteresting stuff. Add some shining names and hyperbole to your e-mail, and it might receive attention. People are not that busy usually. Alex Shih (talk) 16:05, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

@Alex Shih: Well, it was only user names like "Admins get killed" and the like :P ...but yes, this is defintely the place for arbcom jokes, punchline or no. Meh, you were one of if not the most nuanced of this tranche's arbs, which is a quality sadly lacked in those with great responsibilities. I think, anyway. —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 16:32, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

(edit conflict)@Alex Shih:Well, I'm me and Serial Number got into a row once a year or two ago over something that I probably couldn't be bothered to work up a "meh" over, now. Normally, that wouldn't be an issue, but this is Wikipedia, and grudges must be held. Plus I once agreed with someone who reverted Serial Number, which we all know is a deal breaker.

Serial Number, in case it's not obvious, that preceding paragraph is pure humor and I'd be one of the first to !vote Support. To be honest, content creation is not what I look for in an admin, even though you've got the chops there for sure; even-handedness and a willingness to smack drama over the head with a clue-by-four at the drop of a hat are. And I think you've got those qualities, too. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 16:08, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

@MPants at work: Did we really have a row a year or two back? If so, that's a shame and no mistake. There's a chap below also mentioning a poor interaction with me that I also can't for the life of me remember...temperment and memory loss, eh, perfect. I don't know why the bloody thing keeps getting mentioned really! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 16:32, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

I think we did. I'm not 100%. But I've argued with a lot of editors, so it's likely, lol. The only disagreements on here that stick in my mind are the ones where someone says something really stupid, and that's actually quite rare. ᛗᛁᛟᛚᚾᛁᚱPants Tell me all about it. 16:40, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

Given my recent history, I've gone ahead and watchlisted this to be sure I don't miss trolling your RfA too... :D Lourdes 10:18, 13 September 2018 (UTC)

@Lourdes: heh :) and remember the mandatory Wikipediocracy thread too! :D —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:36, 13 September 2018 (UTC)

By the way, I've watchlisted it too ;) —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 13:38, 13 September 2018 (UTC)

Your warning

Hi Serial Number 54129, last time i came here, that was not for good reasons, maybe you remember. This time, i'm here to thank you with my own words for the warning you posted on this user's talk page. I reported this user for the second time within a week for persistent edit-warring at List of largest empires. Take care.---Wikaviani ^{(talk) (contribs)} 16:17, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

Now then Wikaviani, I don't want to go searching through the archives  :) I hope you are well though. And, yes, I see your report, I think you had no choice. I understand they have just come off a block for edit-warring and recommenced exactly the same behaviour? Unbelievable really. Take care! —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 16:32, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

I was the one who accused you of being a WP:NOTHERE user months ago. I must confess that i never forgave myself for this mistake. I would be really happy if you accepted my sincere appologies. Best regards.---Wikaviani ^{(talk) (contribs)} 16:43, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

Oh, OK, I remember Wikaviani, and absolutely no problem at all, a misunderstanding. I'm sure we're both in a better place now; if only the rest of them were, eh! All my best, —SerialNumber54129 ^{paranoia /cheap sh*t room} 16:49, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

Thank you very much man, i mean it. Wish you a great day. Take care.---Wikaviani ^{(talk) (contribs)} 16:52, 12 September 2018 (UTC)

DYK for John Fresshe

On 17 September 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Fresshe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1381, during the Peasants' Revolt, John Fresshe—later to be Lord Mayor of London—was widely suspected of encouraging the mob to burn down the Marshalsea Prison? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Fresshe. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John Fresshe), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Alex Shih (talk) 00:02, 17 September 2018 (UTC)

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Vanamonde (talk) 00:03, 21 September 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club

On 24 September 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club, formed in 1880, was one of the first openly socialist societies in London? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Stratford Dialectical and Radical Club), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Rose Street Club

On 28 September 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rose Street Club, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Rose Street Club in 19th-century Soho has been described as bridging the political gap between an earlier generation of chartists and a newer trend towards anarchism and socialism? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rose Street Club. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rose Street Club), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 28 September 2018 (UTC)

Illusioncars

Thanks for your comment at UAA - I am still learning the ropes of Recent change patrolling, I haven't done a speedy deletion proposal before. I'm using Twinkle, and have found the option in the drop-down - I'll do that next time. Nice dog, by the way. GirthSummit _(blether) 12:15, 6 October 2018 (UTC)

@Girth Summit: No problem whatsover, and thanks very much. You're always welcome. Take care and happy editing! ——SerialNumber54129 12:22, 6 October 2018 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Slovak Three

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Previously Contested the Speedy Deletion and was Successful

Hi

Thank you for your assistance I had made my case and Dreamy Jazz removed the speedy deletion tag - I did not remove that.

There was reference to inappropriate citations which I went through and removed any that seemed like an advertisment, which again was acknowledged by Dreamy Jazz.

I have spent two days authoring this content to ensure it does not replicate other content on the subject matter, and I have removed any superfluous content that may make the piece seem like an advertisement.

Thanks for any guidance.

Tracy Keogh (talk) 11:26, 14 October 2018 (UTC)