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Question on GA process

Hello, I have caught your name in the Wikipedia:Good article nominations/Mentors list so please allow me to raise a question. I am member of the Wikipedia:WikiProject Chess that has its own formal process for review at this page. There are some articles, like Alexander Alekhine, that we have assessed as not of sufficient quality for FA-class or A-class, but good enough for GA-class. Thus, would it be possible somehow to immediately set this article as GA-class, without going through the whole GA-nomination process ? After all, it has already been reviewed quite extensively, as you can see in this review, so I do not see the point of doing another review again. What do you think ? SyG (talk) 20:49, 7 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks for your great explanations on my Talk page! SyG (talk) 20:32, 10 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Atlantic campaign

Thankyou very much for you message, I was wondering whether I was being unreasonable and I was glad to see that you didn't consider what happened to be entirely my fault. I must admit to feeling a little bruised after that, and it'll be while before I go back to FAC (partly as I am now involved with GA Sweeps). Nonetheless I will return at some point and when I do, twill be in triumph I am sure. Thankyou very much for all the help you gave me towards this series of articles, I couldn't have achieved as much as I did without the support of yourself and User:Carre. Many regards,--Jackyd101 (talk) 21:31, 7 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Review of a GA Review

Hi, thanks for the offer of checking out my review. I'd be interested on any comments you might have. The review is at Talk:Unforgiven (2004). There was also some discussion at my Talk Page. Thanks again! Nicholas Perkins (T•C) 11:22, 8 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Joking Apart GA sweep

Thank you for your sweep GA review of Joking Apart. I especially appreciate your minor fixes: it's annoying, really, when reviewers point out a very minor issue that would have been quicker to fix themselves rather than type it out!

I'm aiming to improve the article to FA status in due course, so any other issues you picked up on that you think would help get it there would be appreciated. Cheers, The JPStalk to me 13:29, 11 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks for your additional comments. I've expanded some parts, and rearranged others. I'm going to get round to rewriting the 'Episodes' section. More reliable sources should start to drip through with reviews of series two. Bathurst is making various TV and radio appearances on Tuesday too (The Wright Stuff, LBC, The One Show). I've requested a copyedit from LOCE. After that it should be ready for FAC. Thanks again for your work. The JPStalk to me 18:12, 12 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The President is on hold

Hi, happy to do the review. I've left a detailed review on the talk page but basically the article needs more work on its prose before I'm comfortable passing it, otherwise there aren't really any serious issues. I'd recommend asking Carre to take a look too, he's good at picking up things other people have missed.--Jackyd101 (talk) 13:01, 12 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]


A new Talk Venue?!

I will look into what happened with that refernce, I believe at one time it was complete... i have no idea how it degenerated... All the comments are a little bit overwhelming, I guess we maybe thought we would just get a GA stamp but we are trying to stay positive and work through all the comments!!! Thanks for all your time and help, I dont know where this page would be without you!--Mfreud (talk) 19:11, 13 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I tried finding the source via google scholar and the university library webpage but couldn't quite locate it. I then went through the page's history and it turns out that it was added by Eecono so I have left a note on her talk page and so hopefully she can address where she got this source from, or I will ask her about it next time I see her. Thanks again for all your help, fingers crossed we get to GA in the next few days!--Mfreud (talk) 19:44, 13 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the congratulatory note but I have to say we would have never of made it without all your input! So, Congrats to you too, we did it!! Now onto Andewits comments and suggestions! The next couple weeks might be a bit slower as we have run out of english sources in the libraries so we are now going to start searching through the spanish ones which is a bit more arderous! Thanks again for all the help thus far and I hope you added the little decal saying you contributed to making the President (novel) a good article!!!  :)--Mfreud (talk) 23:21, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nebulous GA sweep

Thanks for giving the article a quick copyedit - I hadn't looked over the article for a while, so quite a bit of non-GA standard stuff had crept in. Thanks for cleaning that up. I've implemented the suggestions you made on the talk page. I'm a bit worried the lead is still a bit short - it's never been my strong point, but I've lengthened and clarified it a bit. Laïka 14:49, 14 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

re-GA reviews

Hi, don't worry, it's a good thing to make sure these articles are kept to a sufficiently high standard. I think part of the problem is that a lot of them have had uncited stuff creep in during the time since they passed - quite a few of them were promoted in 2006, and articles like Mr Bean, due to the programme's target audience, seem to be quite attractive for children to edit! I've been adding quite a few references to that, so hopefully that will be sufficient by the reassessment date - the only problem I'm finding is that the article itself is probably the most detailed thing about it on the internet! But, no, it's good to have problems pointed out - the only reason I had to let Dad's Army slip was because I don't have access to any books about it at the moment, and it needed loads of work doing on it. I'll perhaps have to have a go at that when I have a free moment. Thanks for letting me know about One Foot in the Grave. Bob talk 13:28, 15 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Peer review idea

Hi, I have made a proposal that no peer review request be archived without some response. To aid in this, there is a new list of PR requests at least one week old that have had no repsonses beyond a semi-automated peer review. This list is at Wikipedia:Peer review/backlog.

There are just over 100 names on the PR volunteers page, so I figure if each of these volunteers reviewed just one or two PR requests without a response from the list each month, it would easily take care of the "no response" backlog (as there have been 2 or 3 such unanswered requests a day on average).

If you would be able to help out with a review or two a month from the "no responses" backlog list that would be great (and much appreciated). Please discuss questions, comments, or ideas at the PR talk page and thanks in advance for your help, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 00:18, 16 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

copy editing

As it states on my user page, I do copy edits for those who ask. :) And you did. So nicely. :) Sometimes I don't have time or am overwhelmed by daily copy editing (grading!), so I haven't made myself available for that particular job very visibly, but I don't mind volunteering on a case-by-case basis. Working on The President (novel) is a pleasure. Awadewit | talk 22:41, 16 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The General in His Labyrinth

Eyeserene, you have been so magnificent and helpful and generous with your time regarding the WP:MMM. Thank you so much! I feel I shouldn't even think of imposing you any more. But I just thought I'd make you aware that the editors of The General in His Labyrinth are feeling a little overwhelmed. They've made some great progress, and the article is now one of our better ones. But I suspect that a fresh eye and a bit of encouragement would go down very well, if it were at all possible for you to provide them. But please don't feel pressured at all! Thanks again. --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 23:49, 17 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

(Copied from talk page:) Yes, many thanks for this. Seeing the list of the pages you've watchlisted, I note that they're among the project's most successful so far... I can't believe that's just coincidence! I agree that The General in His Labyrinth is pretty close to a GA. Its editors will be encouraged to hear you say that. And I'd say that I, the Supreme isn't all that far behind. Many thanks again! --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 10:37, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
(Copied from talk page:) More thanks! I'm glad that you are also finding the process worthwhile. It has been (and still is) interesting indeed. Incidentally, you might be interested in this, which is the beginnings of a reflection upon this experience. --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 11:47, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
(Copied from talk page:) Glad you're interested. And heh, I'm equally interested to see what my conclusions will be! It's a story so far without an ending... --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 12:42, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]
(Copied from talk page:) Heh, indeed. Though strangely, and in a rather febrile rush, I feel I've come to the end for now. (Though cf. the suitably wiki-like caveat in my final sentence!) Anyhow, I would be delighted to hear your, or anyone else's, responses. --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 14:35, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding layout, we must have our wires crossed. I agree with you! It was changed to the way you suggested. Historical context first. Cheers! Wassupwestcoast (talk) 18:20, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, ES; I'll take that nice glass of wine to my herbal bath now :-) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 21:40, 18 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

On behalf of The General and His Labyrinth editors, I just wanted to say thanks so much for all your help on our article! It is currently on hold for GA and we are still working hard to get it past that stage and onto FA. Thanks again! Eshiu (talk) 00:11, 24 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure if you believe in these (and I'm not sure I do either)

But here goes, inspired by this diff (but it could have been so many others)...

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For your extraordinary thoughtfulness, kindness, and supporting mentoring of members of WP:MMM. Thank you and, again, thank you! jbmurray (talk|contribs) 08:30, 19 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You

Haha I'm glad you like my picture. If you'd like I can draw one of you for your main-page... Lincolnchan98 (talk) 09:23, 20 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Two things

Sorry to hear you've been unwell, but isn't manflu a chance to get off work and edit Wikipedia :-)

Anyway, the two things are... First, you offered to write an article for the next GA newsletter on delisting. I can help if you want to write it, otherwise DC or myself will cobble something together. Second, any chance you could GA review Miguel Angel Asturias? It's been at GAN for a while now, and the first reviewer went AWOL. By the way, I have appreciated so many of your contributions that I have lost count. Geometry guy 20:55, 30 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome back!

Man-flu can be truly debilitating. I'm glad you survived! --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 17:25, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: your ga newsletter contribution

Thanks for writing that. I'll take a look at it in the next few hours and edit as needed. At first glance, most of it looks ok, and I don't really have major problems,... ;-)

I think we also need to put a few April Fools jokes into the newsletter. If you have any ideas, please add them to the draft version. ;-) Dr. Cash (talk) 18:25, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Surnames

(Copied over from my talk page:) Heh, no problem. It would be like calling you Mr. Serene, rather than Mr. EyeSerene. Or something like that... --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 09:04, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXV (March 2008)

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RFA?

bibliomaniac15 would like to nominate you to become an administrator. Please visit Wikipedia:Requests for adminship to see what this process entails, and then contact bibliomaniac15 to accept or decline the nomination. A page has been created for your nomination at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/EyeSerene . If you accept the nomination, you must formally state and sign your acceptance and answer the questions on that page. Once you have answered the questions, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so.

I think that you would make a good administrator. If you accept, I will fill in the redlink. Please respond as soon as possible on my talk page, accessible by clicking the 15 in my signature. bibliomaniac15 Hey you! Stop lazing around and help fix this article instead! 22:14, 3 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

All right, I've created the page. Once you are done answering the questions, please transclude your RFA onto the main RFA page. If you'd like me to change my statement, please contact me. Thanks, and good luck! bibliomaniac15 Hey you! Stop lazing around and help fix this article instead! 02:06, 5 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I don't know the procedures very well, but I would like to do more than support: could I add a conomination? Geometry guy 22:58, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dictator novel

Hi, EyeSerene; I wasn't sure whether you wanted my impressions here or on the article talk page, so I chose the former.

I agree with your review comments and share the concern that, even with complete rationales, the book covers would likely not qualify for fair use in this article. The images appear to be used as “eye candy”; I’m unable to discern or anticipate meaningful contributions beyond this malapropos function. I’m forced to wonder how seeing, for example, the cover of The President helps me to understand either that it was a classic novel in this genre or the genre itself. Fulfilling either of those purposes would be necessary to satisfy WP:NFCC#8. Other (perhaps now moot) considerations include the apparent ability of prose alone to convey meaning (which would be more so pertinent if this were up for FA) and the questionable necessity of all three covers; NFCC#3A requires as little use as possible in each article.

Hope this helps. ЭLСОВВОLД talk 15:06, 4 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again for all your help on our page. Wondering if you could update on what still needs work. Would love to see what you think!--Abarratt (talk) 23:47, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re-Review of an older article

Long time no talk EyeSerene! I seem to recall that you did an informal peer-review of an article I have done significant work on and had recently submitted for GA Nomination, the Battle of Verrieres Ridge, some time in June 2007 (I can't remember the exact date). Shortly after that review was given, it failed its GA Nomination. However, I have taken the last nine months to completely rework a majority of the article. Since you were the one who previously reviewed it before GA, would it be possible for you to have a quick "re-look" at the page within the next few days (if you've got time). I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks! Cam (Chat) 23:47, 6 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, thanks. Whenever you've got time is fine by me:) Cam (Chat) 02:38, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Sure! That would be great!! Would you mind still leaving some comments after your review of it? Thanks. Cam (Chat) 00:05, 9 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Ok. Sounds like a plan. Cheers! Cam (Chat) 22:32, 9 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

April GA Newsletter

The April issue of the WikiProject Good Articles Newsletter is now available. Dr. Cash (talk) 03:50, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dictator novel GA work

For the two articles I've been working on, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and Latin American Boom, I've done a "what else is needed for GA" section since there was a lot of material and it seemed easier on the students to condense it down to a short list when they'd made a lot of progress. I wonder if that would be useful on Dictator novel? It does look like they've dealt with most of them; I was glancing down the list just now and it's quite confusing with the multiple conversations embedded. Just an idea. Mike Christie (talk) 10:16, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

OK, now I really am confused. Isn't it Facundo that Awadewit reviewed? Per WP:GAN you're the reiviewer for Dictator novel, or am I missing something? Mike Christie (talk) 12:54, 7 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's a fantastic job you're doing there. I'll be happy to take credit for it if you continue to deny it's your work. :) 86.44.26.69 (talk) 02:18, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note on RfA

Dear EyeSerene, just so you are reassured, I am somewhat considering altering my stance in your RfA based on your thorough response to my initial weak oppose and I will not just draw a line in the sand and decide to continue to argue against you throughout due to any unconstructive remarks made by others. It seriously bothers me that some approach RfAs in that manner and I will do my best to keep in mind that you are not responsible for what others might say. Sincerely, --Le Grand Roi des CitrouillesTally-ho! 07:24, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

(reply here per you talk page preferences): Thank you for your comments. It's true that we've often found ourselves on opposite sides on AfD, but while I stand by both my delete and keep !votes and recognise that the former outnumber the latter, I also have great respect for your principled stance on rescuing and improving articles. Any editor that goes to some of the lengths you have to salvage an article clearly has the best interests of our encyclopedia at heart, and that makes you one of the good guys, regardless of differences in the interpretation of policy. I have no problem at all with your RfA comments - based on your experience of me, you simply raised some issues you feel are important and should be considered, and in the Wikipedia spirit of collegiate debate, everyone should respect that. I realise you're awaiting my answer to your question - I'm trying to work my way down the list when I get the odd moment, but it's entirely possible I won't reach the end before the RfA closes! You deserve an answer though, so just in case I don't get there, I'd say (as a gut reaction) that an obvious injustice has been done to those articles, and they should be restored and relisted to gather a valid consensus. I will try to provide a fuller answer on the RfA page if I get the chance. All the best, EyeSerenetalk 14:07, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for the nice reply; I will change my stance to at least neutral for now. Best, --Le Grand Roi des CitrouillesTally-ho! 15:20, 8 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Silly comment

I've never mistaken myself for an Aussie (or a Kiwi). Cheers! Wassupwestcoast (talk) 20:36, 9 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Wow!

Thanks for the congratulatory note. I honestly don't know what to say. There were times, including this very morning where I was rather unsure if we would make it but here we are and I have been telling all of my family and friends about it shamelessly. After so many hours, days, weeks and months... it feels great to have a sense of accomplishment. Sometimes copyedit notes felt as if they would never end... but they made such a huge difference in getting the article to where it is today. Especially in the beginning you were such a fabulous and positive source of motivation to keep going and building up the article. Thanks for the encouragement along the way... I guess I am not so speechless after all! :P :D--Mfreud (talk) 07:23, 10 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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