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WikiBookHi Sir, I think you should write a WikiBook about analog signal processing. You would be able to reference that as text so all the students can look at it. Then we can get help for homeworks and labs. Thanks. Good idea. Let's see if I can find the time. But thanks I appreciate it. Dr.K. 14:21, 24 March 2006 (UTC) ArxaiaΣυγχαρητήρια για τις γνώσεις σου της αρχαίας ελληνικής. Politis 10:17, 9 May 2006 (UTC) Ευχαριστώ πολύ Πολίτη. Πολύ ευγενικό εκ μέρους σου. Dr.K. 18:38, 9 May 2006 (UTC) Survey on the use of Latinized/Greek names for Byzantine rulersHi. There is a survey on the names of Byzantine rulers at Talk:Constantine XI. Maybe you are interested in.--Panairjdde 17:58, 23 May 2006 (UTC) Thank you very much. I appreciate that you took the time to let me know, it's very kind of you. It's a great topic and I am really interested in it. I will definitely take part. Take care. Ciao. Dr.K. 15:21, 24 May 2006 (UTC) Thank you for contributing to the survey and for your nice summation of the issue. Would you be interested in supporting one of the three proposed options (or indicating a ranking of choices, where applicable)? Ευχαριστώ, Imladjov 20:17, 24 May 2006 (UTC) Thank you very much Imladjov for your nice feedback. I might add I was also very impressed by the clarity of your arguments. Thank you for the reminder. I will vote soon. Take care. (Παρακαλώ). Dr.K. 20:33, 24 May 2006 (UTC) Ancient Greek WikisourceI understand from your userboxes you're interested in Ancient Greek. I've submitted a proposal to add an Ancient Greek Wikisource on Meta, and I'd be very grateful if you could assist me by either voting in Support of the proposal, or even adding your name as one of the contributors in the template. (NB: I'm posting this to a lot of people, so please reply to my talkpage or to Meta) --Nema Fakei 20:24, 24 May 2006 (UTC) Survey on the use of Latinized/Greek names for Byzantine rulers Follow UpGreetings. As a recent contributor to the survey on the names of Byzantine rulers at Talk:Constantine XI, you may be interested in the following. A mediation sought by Panairjdde resulted in the recommendation that "that proposal two from this page be implemented in the short term, until a consensus can be reached about proposal three". Accordingly, before resuming the editorial process, I am seeking feedback on whether option 2 or 3 of the former survey is more acceptable. Please state (or re-state) your opinion in the follow up survey on Talk:Constantine XI. Thank you for your time, Imladjov 14:27, 29 May 2006 (UTC) Thanks Imladjov. The mediator provided us with a reasonable decision. I will participate in the new survey as well. Thanks for letting me know. I think that the current climate supports proposition 2, but 3 is the eventual destination. If we can find means to speed it up it will be even better. Dr.K. 14:59, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
Option 3 is my preferred option as well. but the recommendation suggested we go with option 2 first pending consensus on 3. Even though the mediation cabal decision is non binding shouldn't we just follow through with 2 and take a poll on 3 at a later date, as per the recommendation? Dr.K. 15:36, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
Good point. I'll follow through soon. Thanks again. Take care. Dr.K. 17:31, 29 May 2006 (UTC) Orphaned fair use image (Image:AngelokastroKerkyras.jpg)
Thanks for uploading Image:AngelokastroKerkyras.jpg. I notice the 'image' page currently specifies that your image can be used under a fair use license. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If your image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why your image was deleted. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. If you have uploaded other fair use media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any fair use images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Jusjih 14:34, 1 June 2006 (UTC) It is not orphaned. I just used it in the Corfu article.Dr.K. 14:40, 1 June 2006 (UTC) Thank you very much for your very quick response. (Many other uploader that I have asked have never responded.) Once no longer orphaned, we have a much better chance to claim fair use.--Jusjih 16:12, 1 June 2006 (UTC) Good point. Thank you very much. Dr.K. 16:53, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
Οχι παίζουμε. Ελληνικός είναι ο μηχανισμός, τι να κάνουμε. Ευχαριστώ για το μήνυμα. Γειά χαρά στη πατρίδα. Τάσος. Image Panagoulisontrial.jpgI notice you have uploaded Image:Panagoulisontrial.jpg using a licence that requires it to be presented "with the publication name either visible on the image itself or written in the image description above", but there is none provided. Could you please provide it. Thanks. William Avery 07:29, 13 June 2006 (UTC) This picture appeared in many newspapers in Greece and abroad during the dictatorship and after. However I do not recall a specific publication name at this time. I can only recall that I saw it. If that creates a problem then we can change it to some other suitable category. Dr.K. 13:49, 13 June 2006 (UTC) I think the fairusein tag is the only one that could be applicable. Three other images claiming fair use on the Panagoulis page were recently uploaded to the Wikimedia Commons, which is what took me to that page. William Avery 20:17, 13 June 2006 (UTC) I agree. There is a less optimal one Fairuseunsure as well. The problem is as far as I understand the fairusein tag has to be repeated three times because it can only be used one article at a time. except if we ignore the word article in the tag and include multiple article titles. Dr.K. 20:28, 13 June 2006 (UTC) Now I got it. There is a fairuse2,3, or multiple article tag. I'll use the multiple. Thanks for the suggestion. Dr.K. 20:50, 13 June 2006 (UTC) Fair use rationale for Image:Walter A. Shewhart.gifThanks for uploading Image:Walter A. Shewhart.gif. The image description page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any fair use images lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. This is an automated notice by OrphanBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. 04:07, 18 June 2006 (UTC) Walter A. Shewhart imageThe image added to the Shewhart article is a photo of W. Edwards Deming. Leaders100 04:09, 18 June 2006 (UTC) Thanks I'll correct it. Dr.K. 04:13, 18 June 2006 (UTC)
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Byzantine names: suggested moratoriumOn Talk:List of Byzantine Emperors I've suggested a limited moratorium because I don't think the current discussion is leading to, or can lead to, consensus. I hope you'll vote, for or against! Best wishes Andrew Dalby 13:29, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
Corfu holocaustKudos for the cleanup!! --Michalis Famelis (talk) 20:22, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
KaramanlisΓειά σου Τάσσο. Γράφω για να σου γνωστοποιήσω ότι η σελίδα για τον Κωνσταντίνο Καραμανλή βρίσκεται στα όρια του flame/revert war τις τελευταίες μέρες. Η συμβολή σου θα ήταν ουσιαστική για να αποκατασταθεί η αντικειμενικότητα (έχω κάνει και ο ίδιος κάποια edit με την ip 212.251.125.63, όπως την προσθήκη της εκστρατείας λάσπης εναντίον του Καραμανλή από την Στάζι). Aλλά όπως φαίνεται, το μένος των βασιλοφρόνων εναντίον του Καραμανλή, ανταγωνίζεται επάξια εκείνο της Στάζι. :-) AvianFluke 10:00, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
Redirects and misspellingsHi, Regarding student portests, just so you know, one valuable use of redirects is to compensate for obvious spelling errors. As a rule, one shouldn't endeavor to make a redirect for every conceivable mangling of letters in any article title; but, if one already exists for whatever reason, there is no need to delete it. More narrowly, there are only three valid reasons listed for speedy deleting redirects, together with other general reasons for speedy deletion (WP:CSD). This case did not fall under any of those criteria. Best wishes, Xoloz 01:37, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
HiHi ή μάλλον γεια σου! Απ'ότι είδα τα ελληνικά είναι η μητρική σου γλώσσα οπότε ευελπιστώ ότι θα με καταλάβεις. Το όνομά μου είναι Κώστας αλλά χρησιμοποιώ το account μια φίλης μου μόνιμα (εξ ου και το "Ξανθή"). Απ'ότι είδα έκανες κάποιες ψιλοδιορθώσεις στο άρθρο μου για την Immacolata. Χαίρομαι που κάποιος ασχολήθηκε περαιτέρω με το άρθρο και δη Έλληνας! Αυτά από μένα, αν ποτέ θελήσεις κάτι μη διστάσεις να μου στείλεις μήνυμα! Κώστας -- Xanthi22 02:10, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
Constantinople patriarchsAs regards your edit summary ("rev. ODB standard. Byzantine Emperor debate is a precedent. Opening a separate debate for Patriarchs is waste of time and redundant."): I do not want to start an edit war, so I shall stop, but pushing a consensus gathered on one matter over other matters is not a good behaviour, imho. Farewell.--Semioli 10:51, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
Torture ChamberHi, just commenting on your Torture chamber edits. The history page for the article is full of saves every couple of minutes. Please try using the "Show preview" button instead of "Save page", otherwise the history becomes full and too hard to use. (edit: forgot signature) -Maelin 00:23, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
LanguagesHi There! Can you translate my name in what language you know please, and then post it Here. I would be very grateful if you do (if you know another language apart from English and the ones on my userpage please feel free to post it on) P.S. all th translations are in alpahbetical order so when you add one please put it in alpahbetical order according to the language. Thanks!!! Abdullah Geelah 13:26, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
Homosexuality in Ancient GreeceThis article is nominated for deletion. I thought you might be interested in expressing your opinion on the talk page of that article.66.233.19.170 04:30, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
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MetapolitefsiHello, thanks for your kind words. Actually, I kind of agree that the article is a bit verbose (albeit in a pleasant and smart way), so I think that it should be tweeked a little. I peeked at Wikipedia:Summary style and it does make some good points. I mean, as a Greek, the article suits me perfectly and I find it quite a good read, but what would an eg Australian think of the matter? So, maybe the tag should go -personally I believe such tags should go to talk pages, as they don't concern the reader but the editors- but maybe you should work on it a little more. Btw, I posted my comment because I don't like people complaining about other wikipedians' work without giving at least an effort to improve it. If I was active in editing the article I'd go ahead on my own, but I'm not, and it's exams period for me. Anyway, keep up the good work! Oh, and by the way, I think this is in order:
Greetings. What's your opinion of this template? There are two minor flaws, I think: one, the current flag wasn't used between 1975 and 1978, but I think it's safe to gloss over that; two, Papadopoulos named himself president in 1973, though that was during the military dictatorship; I don't know if we should mention him. Also, a better title might perhaps be found. Anyway, since you know much more about the subject than I do, please give it a look and tell me your opinion before I start putting it on the presidents' pages. Thank you. Biruitorul 21:36, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Greek history projectHi! You'll see some contributions of mine in metapolitefsi. Something else now: In my Userpage I expressed my thoughts about not having any Wiki-project working on Greek topics, while users from other countries are far more active. User:Argos'Dad read my thoughts and expressed his interest in participating in a project concerning the Greek history. Check User talk:Yannismarou/Thoughts. After that response I went through history projects in Wikipedia. There aren't many of them, but I think it is an interesting idea and I hope it will not be difficult to recruit members.
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Category to joinHi, you've created Category:British Royal Consorts recently, but a Category:British royal consorts pre-existed. Regards --PurpleHz 19:26, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
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Category recreationPlease note Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2007 February 8#Category:Karlspreis laureates, which makes your recent recreation of the category a CSD G4 candidate. I have deleted the category and rolled back all your additions of the categories. If you wish to appeal this decision, Deletion Review is available. Please do not recreate it again. Cheers, Daniel.Bryant 08:45, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
Hi! Please join us! Chris 09:18, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Category:British Royal Consorts is up for discussionThe link is here. Your comments would be most helpful as you created the category. --WoohookittyWoohoo! 09:57, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
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Copyright problems with Image:Chandrasekhar.gif An image that you uploaded, Image:Chandrasekhar.gif, has been listed at Wikipedia:Copyright problems because it is a suspected copyright violation. Please look there if you know that the image is legally usable on Wikipedia (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), and then provide the necessary information there and on its page, if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Abu badali (talk) 22:33, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
I've listed this image for deletion at WP:IFD (as, according to MangoJuice, WP:CP is only for images claimed to be free). As the uploader, you may (or may not) want to drop your opinion there. --Abu badali (talk) 18:05, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
Chandrasekhar imageBe sure to make your case that he died and free image will be tough to aquire on his image talk page. These image guys are pretty hard line, and User:Jimbo Wales has given his blessing for this non-sense.Hackajar 12:54, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
I can't approve the image's use for Wikipedia. We've been through this before with other entries. The problem is, if I do, anyone can take the image from Wikipedia and do anything with it they want to. We're fairly lenient under most circumstances, and I'd be happy to approve its use for Wikipedia only, but I understand that the site's rules prohibit this. this seems to be the growing theme I'm getting from many sources. Therefore, I am working on an essay that will be published in wikipedia to push the position that wiki is not ready for these strict guidlines, and we should moving it into a position where people want their content in here not us asking if content can be uploaded. Hackajar 22:59, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Hi, Tasoskessaris. Is this a picture of a picture? If so, you may not have the right to release under a free licensing. --Abu badali (talk) 17:47, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
Greek etymologiesHi Tasoskessaris. A cleanup project has been lying stagnant for months due to me "leaving" the wiki. Essentially, it's just standardising some etymologies from ancient Greek - the original contributions were mostly correct but some were transliterated etc. and the whole thing was generally a mess. Would you consider taking on the task? Info is at Wikipedia:Cleanup Taskforce/Greek etymologies. haz (talk) e 07:18, 12 March 2007 (UTC) Editing of articlesHi! I saw your proposal here, but I was recently distracted (unfortunately!) by some trivia issues. To the point: I don't know if a committee will be finally formed (if yes and if there are more volunteers, I'm willing to participate). In any case, I have many Greek-related articles that I also watch constantly through my watchlist. And one more thing: if you face persistent vandalism that you feel that you cannot fight alone and you need adm support, do not hesitate to contact with me.--Yannismarou 20:23, 15 March 2007 (UTC) Greek islandHi. No need for personal edit summaries. Thanks for the compliments, anyway. I'm not a native English speaker (I'm barely an English speaker, actually). I guess my spellchecker is American :) Anyway, there is really such a rule that says which version of English should be chosen for each article, or is it just an undocumented common practice? --Abu badali (talk) 22:04, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
I saw your edit at this article. Thought you will be interested in this: [2] —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Scheibenzahl (talk • contribs) 19:11, 16 March 2007 (UTC).
Your image deletion problemHi. I'm TechnoFaye and I'm writing this because you had perfectly good images you uploaded marked for deletion by Abu Bidali. You should know that he is "f***ing with you" and does it because he thinks it's funny; he even says so on his user page. It is particularly distressing to me when he does this to an academic such as yourself. More then 20 other editors just like us are parties to several formal complaints to Wikipedia in an effort to have him banned permanently for doing just what he did to you. Others have described him on the record as a "hoodlum" and a "vandal". My testimony was that "Bidali would be just as happy breaking antennas off cars at night". After he is gone, we can repair the damage he has done to WP. If you haven't already, please consider adding your name to the lists at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/Abu_badali#Users_Who_Endorse_This_Summary http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/Abu_badali#Users_who_endorse_this_summary:_2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/Abu_badali#Users_who_endorse_this_summary:_4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/Abu_badali#Other_users_who_endorse_this_summary http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/Abu_badali#Users_who_endorse_this_summary
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EngineeringI noticed your plea about medicine - I agree with you. However, it seems you are limiting the discussion to a comparison between medicine and mechanical engineering. I think the parallel is much broader. There's chemical engineering, for a start - pharmaceuticals would be nothing at all without it. Then there is ergonomics. Repetitive Stress Syndrome, anyone? What about systems management - figuring out how to get people to do things efficiently. Hospital admin? There are similar issues with convincing people to use new developments in both fields. Do you always use your seat belt? How about taking your medicine as prescribed, or doing the exercises the doctor recommended? Maybe if you add some of these ideas into your discussion, it will be less subject to deletion by whoever it is that doesn't get it. Let me know if I can help. Cbdorsett 05:02, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
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Fair use rationale for Image:21april1967principals.png
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Merged PagesI forgot about the existance of the article "Korkyra". I've now merged the two articles. Thanks for the reminder. T@nn 09:05, 5 April 2007 (UTC) Image:Sartzetakhs2.jpgHi Asu Badali. Picture is used with free license. Please ask for translation. I specified this to the President's secretary and she told me that the President agrees. Thanks. Dr.K. 01:05, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
I don't think so. This is a very delicate matter. On one hand how can you ask anyone unfamiliar with this bizarre copyright regulations about GFDL, back covers, front covers, creative commons etc. in an email without them thinking you are some sort of a mad salesman? Second you don't drag anyone into submitting such an email to an organisation they don't even know just prior to the email they received from me. Third if you attempt to communicate in human terms not just legalistic jargon from outer space your approach is called by others disingenuous. Fourth even if they send such an email how do they identify themselves? Must they show credentials and be verified like our recent debate? I sacrificed some of my personal privacy to copy the letter, they so graciously sent me, to the discussion page of the image. But it was not enough. However it was an ill considered idea on my part to volunteer for this arduous, thankless, time consuming, diplomatically difficult and ultimately useless exercise. My esteemed correspondents graciously allowed us to use the image and in the process they de facto recognised the importance of Wikipedia. This is historic for Wikipedia yet nobody cares. Now we want them to identify themselves to an unfamiliar for them organisation. This nonsense has gone far enough. I consider this debate closed. Do what you must Abu badali. Dr.K. 08:00, 9 April 2007 (UTC) Show Preview?Hi, just commenting on your edits. The history page for the Greek military junta of 1967-1974 article is, for example, full of saves every couple of minutes. As advised on Help:Show preview, please try using the "Show preview" button instead of "Save page", otherwise the history becomes full and too hard to use. Otherwise, keep up the great work.--Damac 06:08, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
Thanks. It was there originally until someone removed it. It's a pity that good edits often get lost in the ether. Slac speak up! 10:53, 25 April 2007 (UTC) WikiProject Greece Newsletter - Issue VIII (IV) - April 2007The April 2007 issue of the WikiProject Greece newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you.--Yannismarou 19:24, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
Prefecture_of_FokidaHi, I started a page about a place in Greece called the Prefecture of Fokida. Would you mind editing the page or cleaning it up? Here's the link the page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prefecture_of_Fokida Thanks! Neptunekh 01:08, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
I think we have reached an appropriate compromise. Thanks for cooperating. Bishonen | talk 23:55, 12 May 2007 (UTC).
Athens Polytechnic UprisingJust a quick thumbs up on the recent changes you've made re: Athens Polytechnic Uprising. The rephrased intro looks much more accurate. While I'm unsure whether Athens News is the best example of a reliable source, I think a citation from there is better than none at all. Good work!85.72.94.206 17:32, 19 May 2007 (UTC)
WikiProject Greece Newsletter - Issue IX (V) - May 2007The May 2007 issue of the WikiProject Greece newsletter has been published. You may read the newsletter, change the format in which future issues will be delivered to you, or unsubscribe from this notification by following the link. Thank you.--Yannismarou 20:51, 31 May 2007 (UTC) Gorgon shotsI'm surprised anyone would object to the cropped version, which I think is a very fitting illustration. I'm afraid that I am immensely busy at the moment, though. I'd like to recommend User:Mel Etitis, User:ElinorD, or even User:Abu badali as dedicated editors with an appreciation for policy and user created content. Jkelly 22:50, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
Dr.K., I'm sorry for the delayed reply. I am of the same mind as Jkelly - it doesn't seem like there is much to object to regarding the use of the images. Are the images included in the article now? Are you still having issues? If you say "yes" to the latter, I would recommend getting a Wikipedia:Third opinion ... its an informal step in the dispute resolution process. Let me know of any updates, I could help you set that up. Cheers, Iamunknown 14:29, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
Non-free use disputed for Image:April 21 - Greek Junta.jpg
Thanks for uploading Image:April 21 - Greek Junta.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. —Bkell (talk) 04:06, 2 July 2007 (UTC) Apology on CorfuI know that it was rude and I apologize if it offended you. I did not know (and still don't) who wrote that particular section, but I could not help the exclamation when I saw it. Seeing things like "not to conquer, but to defend", or "multi-ethnic cooperation", which is a neologism associated rather with the UN than with multi-ethnic empires (I mean, in this sense, Darius' campaign in Greece was a "very early example of multi-ethnic cooperation"), irritates me no ends. Not just because it is incorrect, or ahistorical, but because it is like coming from a badly-written bulletin of a propaganda office (e.g. this "saving Western civilization" thing)... I'm not posing myself as perfect or anything, but this is one of the few things I can't stand, hence my reaction. I'll try to avoid such remarks in the future... Apologies once again, and best regards, Cplakidas 10:00, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
KapodistriasAirport.jpgI have tagged Image:KapodistriasAirport.jpg as {{replaceable fair use}}. If you wish to dispute this assertion, please add {{Replaceable fair use disputed}} to the image description page and a comment explaining your reasoning to the the image talk page. – Quadell (talk) (random) 13:50, 9 July 2007 (UTC) WP:AthensI was hoping you could add your name to the WP:COUNCIL/P page to help get WP:Athens into existance. It's just a proposal so far, but I hope more people will add their names. El Greco (talk · contribs) 16:04, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
Orphaned non-free media (Image:Vicky Leandros.jpg)
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot 13:58, 9 September 2007 (UTC) Scientists at Bell LabsHi there - Thought you might like to know about this, since you created the category. I was working on Category:American scientists, trying to sort through & arrange the sub-categories, when it dawned on me that there was no sub-cat for Bell Laboratories scientists, even though there was one for Category:Haskins Laboratories scientists. So I went off on a little search, and discovered that, sure enough, there was already a Category:Scientists at Bell Labs, crammed full of names as I expected. I've now added it into Category:American scientists. However, I'm wondering if there were an appreciable number of scientists who were not actually American, but just happened to work for Bell Labs. I checked a few of the unfamiliar names, but all of them had, in fact, permanently emigrated to the United States. Do you happen to know of any who wouldn't qualify as "American scientists", or do you think it's okay to leave the category where it is? (If need be, it can be moved up to Category:Scientists). Cgingold 13:43, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
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Fair use disputed for Image:Pop Tops Mommy Blue (Philips Label).jpg![]() Thanks for uploading Image:Pop Tops Mommy Blue (Philips Label).jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 18:29, 13 September 2007 (UTC) Fair use disputed for Image:Dr. Edward O. Thorp.jpg![]() Thanks for uploading Image:Dr. Edward O. Thorp.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 05:00, 16 September 2007 (UTC) Fair use disputed for Image:Fantômas poster.jpg![]() Thanks for uploading Image:Fantômas poster.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page. If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our Criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 05:11, 16 September 2007 (UTC) RfA thanksThanks for supporting my successful RfA, which closed at 63 supports and 1 opposed. I appreciate it and hope to do my best. I especially want to thank Shalom for the nomination, DGG for the encouragement, and Jokestress for welcoming me. Bearian 13:31, 28 September 2007 (UTC)
Copyright problems with Image:Jan Hendrik Schön.jpg An image that you uploaded, Image:Jan Hendrik Schön.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Copyright problems because it is a suspected copyright violation. Please look there if you know that the image is legally usable on Wikipedia (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), and then provide the necessary information there and on its page, if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Vonspringer 02:09, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
Copyright messageI sympathize, I personally think the Wikipedia "no fair use images of live people" is a little bizarre and makes the encyclopedia a less visually appealing place. That said though, I can see the motivation so we might as well try to work with it. What would be great is if you could email the host of the picture and ask them to release the image with the GFDL or something - it is a good picture. Good luck! Vonspringer 02:53, 6 October 2007 (UTC) |