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do you have reverted my edit?

like the answer :) what i've wrote is write on the APA's page too! how can i directly attribute it? thanks Psico pp (talk) 01:43, 17 December 2011 (UTC)

(edit conflict) Yeah. If you put it verbatim in the article it is considered a copyright violation. See WP:COPYVIO. As I wrote in my edit summary: Must be directly attributed otherwise it is a copyvio, you must put it in quotes and credit the APA directly. I hope that helped. Best regards. Dr.K. ^{λogosπraxis} 01:46, 17 December 2011 (UTC)

if you say so, then ok

Hi Dr.K., Regarding your deletion of the edit, if you say so then fine. I do feel the way they identified themselves is major fundamental point to make, additional to what the kingdom's name was (some readers like it spelled out), but I take your point. In light of our lengthy discussions to arrive at a conclusion and the subsequent conduct of that editor, I was just about finished pinning something on the Administrator Noticeboards. Subsequent to your edit, I will pause. I am aware that editor is an administrator, but between accusing someone of being a sock, the manner in which they delete, and the wholesale references that are taken out in the process, I feel their conduct is inappropriate. Sincerely and best regards, Romaioi (talk) 02:20, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

(edit conflict) Hi Romaioi. Thank you for your nice message. I haven't checked in detail the main body of the article regarding coverage of the self-identification of the Byzantines as Romans, the Roman state traditions as well as the oriental influence on the culture but if you feel these points need clarification you can elaborate in the appropriate sections. On your other point, I wouldn't advise going to the admin noticeboards as a remedy for any case other than outright vandalism or other egregious behaviour. If your report is not a clear-cut case, soon enough, as the conversation grows larger with the pros and cons, the main point of the initial report eventually gets lost in the shuffle and the drama begins. The signal to noise ratio at that time approaches zero and your report will be closed as non-actionable. I wouldn't recommend filing a report at the present time. Take care and if you have any other comments or concerns you are always welcome here. Dr.K. ^{λogosπraxis} 03:19, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

but the other deletion?

Hi again, Dr.K., Thanks for not deleting the references in your last edit, but they pertain to all that was stated not just the portions that remain. It isn't obvious that Roman state traditions were followed based on the remaining text. Sure it can be inferred but the modern nomenclature can confuse the issue. Regarding the oriental influence, I thought we discussed this - it is mentioned in the cited materials. Sincerely, Romaioi (talk) 02:48, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Hi Romaioi. Long time, no see. :) I think that the lead must be as concise and pithy as possible. So when we say: Byzantium is today distinguished from ancient Rome proper insofar as it was oriented... automatically the common area of the Venn diagram of the two states includes the Roman state traditions. Plus when we state It was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State the adjective "direct" implies continuity, i.e. no sudden or revolutionary upheavals of the state infrastructure. As far as the oriental influence I am not sure how strong or how encompassing it was and if it is significant enough to merit mention in the lead or in a section other than the lead, as I mentioned in my reply above. Dr.K. ^{λogosπraxis} 03:29, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

I added this as an additional clarification. Dr.K. ^{λogosπraxis} 04:06, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Hi Dr.K., thanks very much for doing that. It reads very well. I understand/agree with everything you said in both replies (and I will spare myself on the admin issue - thanks for the advice). I'm just trying to help as quietly and effortlessly as possible and am failing on all accounts. ;-) I have to admit, conciseness is not my strong suit, even after all the practice of writing a bunch of scientific papers and now working as an engineer - I wish it was, it would save a lot of work. Thanks again for all the trouble you went to. I know I have already said it, but I'll do so again, Merry Christmas (great picture you have there), Romaioi (talk) 05:42, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Thank you very much Romaioi for your kind comments and your well-taken edit suggestion. There was no trouble involved, especially when talking to a gentleman like you. It was my pleasure. I am also glad you like the decoration. I try my best to follow the spirit of the season. Merry Christmas and I would also add Happy New Year if I don't talk to you by then. :) Take care. Dr.K. ^{λogosπraxis} 06:06, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

External links

(I'm not sure if this is correct place to post this) Dr.K I would appreciate you taking another look at the links that I added. These reviews complimented the pages I added. I understand there the links here are "no follow", I have writers who write articles relating to photography equipment and educational in value. If I placed in wrong spot... it wasn't intentional. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alex Schult (talk • contribs) 08:41, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Your account seems to be doing only one type of editing. Adding links from photographytalk.com to photography-related articles. There are various essays/guidelines dealing with this: The single-purpose account essay WP:SPA and the spam guideline WP:SPAM as well as the external links guideline WP:ELNO, all of which advise against the editing practices you are following. I would suggest you stop adding these links and instead go to the external links noticeboard WP:ELN to ask them for a second opinion if you don't believe me. Dr.K. ^{λogosπraxis} 08:51, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

If my knowledge is based off articles from Photographytalk... and I'm adding content to an article on wikipedia... if I'm not mistaken it clearly says I'm suppose to reference the work. So how is this considered spam? I'm adding value to your board, and I'm following your instructions posted indicating to give reference to work?

Am I missing something? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alex Schult (talk • contribs) 04:31, 21 December 2011 (UTC)

Yes. You have a conflict of interest in that you cannot add your website link to the articles in addition to the links being spammy etc. Please see WP:COI. But for more information please go to WP:ELN and submit these questions to the experts there. Dr.K. ^{λogosπraxis} 04:36, 21 December 2011 (UTC)

Revert?

What for was the revert when in fact the edit is more detailed than the previous one? ГоранМирчевски (talk) 05:13, 23 December 2011 (UTC)

I personally like the new map more because of ancient Macedonia on it, we should keep it. Macedonian (talk) 06:34, 23 December 2011 (UTC)

There are colour patches which look splattered randomly inside other colour areas. Overall it doesn't look very professional. As far as including the ancient kingdom, I think the old one did too. But, as I am obviously in the minority and consensus must rule, you can reinstate it. I would advise however someone to work on the colours, change them to more lively ones as in the other map, as well as fix the colour patches as described above. Not to mention the label "Greece" in the north somehow looks bad. It could be the size, the font and the orientation of the letters, or maybe just the greyish colours of the map. Καλά Χριστούγεννα. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 15:41, 23 December 2011 (UTC)

Macedonia first of all is an ancient kingdom and then everything else. To what you refer as macedonia boundaries in this page, you refer only the last 100 years. I guess we miss some thousands years of definition. This page lack of information, facts, and education. What you call boundaries of Macedonia todays, you refering to the Turkish Vilayet of Thessaloniki, Monastir and Kosovo. However due the Ottoman Empire period, nowhere is reffering to the area as macedonia. However Turks make their vilayets not according to geographic term or ethnic groups areas, but they make vilayets according to the mix of population, because this cause less revolts and plus the local nations fight each other. Also in all Ottoman censuses, nowhere is mentioned any "macedonian" nation. So where was located Macedonia the previous centuries? Macedonia due the Byzantine period referred to the Themas of Thessaloniki, Strymon and Macedonia (which located in todays East Macedonia and Thrace. Evidence of that we can find into the Bulgarian Nationalism in the first and second wars and in the some previous years. VMRO, an originally Bulgarian organization which claims Macedonia to unite it with rest Bulgaria, was set mainly by Bulgarians, which Greeks and Albanians join in common goals of sending Turks away. Bulgarians refer to Macedonia as it was the Themas of Thessaloniki, Strymon and Macedonia, plus the Shopluk area. In Byzantine period Macedonia Thema was in the area of Adrianople, which VMRO claims also as Macedonia (See Bulgarian Nationalism and maps related to VMRO). VMRO exist as organization till today with claims over Vardar region due the high Bulgarian population in Shopluk area. Also there is another new VMRO of Skopje origin created the last decade and is the current political party and government in Skopje (FYROM). For the record, Bulgarians and Slavs came in the region of Balkans in the 6th century AD according of what they say and their history. Macedonia thema was relocated in late Byzantine period for strategic reasons and mainly due of the came of Bulgarians and Slavs in the area of Balkans after the 6th century and the wars between Byzantines and Bulgarians. In Roman period Macedonia was a cross road and located mainly from Durres in Albania all across the "Egnatia Odos". Is impotant to mention that Skopje city is all that period, never was part of Macedonia. However the City of Skopje original name was Scupi (Roman), Shkupi(Illyrian) and proof of that is the even latest period of Ottoman Empire which the City of Skopje known as Uskup, the name Skopje is recently invented and name it. Before even the Roman period, was the Hellenistic Era, even in that time Skopje city was not into the Macedonia's borders. There are questions such, why Alexander the Great spread Hellenism and not Macedonian stuffs if he spoke another language? Why he order Athenean Greek ships to explore red sea and find a route to India? What for was the Oath of Alexander in Opis? Why left no evidence of "Macedonism" instead all left are Greek if Macedonia and Greece was two different things? Probably because Macedonia is nothing more than Greece. What about the Kingdoms after Alexander's the Great era? Why Alexander had Greek teacher and not macedonian if it's different language? How they communicate? And for those who believe that Philippos does not like rest Greeks, why he teach Greek to his son and why he had Greek name as he and his son? Let's go to some definition. In ancient Greece there was no single thing called Greece, but there was region cities/states which fought each other and make alliances for glory and power. Notable is the Peloponnesian war which keeps for 50 years between Sparta (Lakaidemonians) and Athena. Each side had other Greek region cities/states as their alliances. For example Macedonia was with Sparta and Thebes with Athena etc. However when the so called Barbarians came in the area, Greeks stop fight each other, they form all together an army and send away the Barbarians, after that they continue their internal wars. Alexander the Great wanted to lead a campaign to Asia against Persians, however the rest states doubt if he can lead that due his very young age. For this reason he had to proof his self against the opposite alliance and did it. Note that areas such Epirus or Sparta was not set foot because they came from same alliance. After he prove his self to the opposite alliance he recruit army, which not include Spartans as respect of their legend in their epis battles of Thermopulai against Persians. The main reason of Alexander the Great of his campaign to Asia, was to take revenge for all Greeks about the wars of the previous centuries and of course as dreamed a free world. Greeks are all those which came from same nation and share same language, gods, tradition and civilization. A state or kingdom does not make the nation. Nation is people of same origin, and doesn't matter if they have one or more states. Example is the Albanians, are spread in Albania, Kosovo and FYROM, they have two states, they mainly are spread to another one, but they are from one nation. About the Vergina Sun, the sun of Vergina has been found to various Greek locations and is a symbol that represents the Olympian Gods mainly, the four elements etc. Actually is a Greek symbol and have found centuries prior Alexander's era in various locations within the Ancient Greece regions cities/states. About the language, Makedonia, Alexandros and Filippos has a meaning in Greek language. What it means in Skopski language? In Skopski language all those words has no meaning and is some plain words. And if all is different with Macedonia and Greece, how can those words has meaning in Greek language but not in Skopski language? What about the Skopski names and traditions, language? How can be related with Macedonia? And if you tell me that all change from time to time. Still how can be everything completly change? And if we speak about the Slav-Macedonian. Slavs came after 6th AD in the region of Balkans, they came 1000 years after Alexander's the Great death. Bible reffers also to the Macedonia. There are more problem to consider about the new State of Macedonija, the 35% of the total population are Ethnic Albanians which Skopski republic want to name them "macedonians" by force. Is important to know that all those Albanians who makes the 35% of the total population of FYROM, they didn't migrate there recently, but this place was their natural home before even the slavs came to the region. We mention about the city of Skopje for it's original name etc. earlier. Also there are more minorities groups in FYROM who are not refer to their selfs as "macedonians" Another issue is the Shopluk area and the Bulgarian population. More notes, into the FYROM parliament there are two official languages, Albanian and Skopski, anyone can speak whatever want, also Bulgaria issue passports to Skopski people because it decides that Skopski people are Bulgarians, passport issued to them just by fill up one form in the Bulgarian embassy. Is very known that FYROM people can understand better the Bulgarian subtitles than the Serbian one. Other remarks, the VMRO never claimed the Greek name of Macedonia or Alexander the Great, but they claim territory as due the centuries they lived and spread to that territories as outcome of the wars between Greeks and Bulgarians and they call the region Macedonia, as they learned from Greeks when they appear in Balkans in the 6th century. Today Bulgarians has no intentions to the historic Macedonia, but they have to Vardarska region (FYROM) which Shopluk located and many Bulgarians live. After VMRO failed to accomplish it claims, Yugoslavia turn that propaganda into it's own favour by renain the regions to sosialistic internal republics with extension views against Bulgarians, Greeks and Albanians. This change happened due the communist changes, as same happened to Communist Russia at that time. After the second world war, a civil war comes in Greece between the communists and democratics. Communist take their supplies from Yugoslavia which aims to expend to Macedonia by using the communism as an excuse. Yugoslavians of the Vardarska commited genocide against Greeks and they mess into internal matters. Prior that it had followed the plan of Yugoslavias extension to Bulgaria, Greece and Albania, and for this reason happened the renames of the regions to socialistic republics, to fullfill that plans and to create claims from nowhere. However and this propaganda failed. After the break up of the Yugoslavia, the Republic of Macedonija (FYROM) born. The only way to survive while is landlocked, is to take from others and to invent history if wants to survive. The first part, of adopt Bulgarian language and tradition it was already there as also the name, as given to the communist era. Now that communism in Yugoslavia collapse and the break, the area was landlocked and with no major population. However the first President of Republic of Macedonija (FYROM), make it clear that they are Slavs and they have no connection with Alexander the Great and his Macedonia (check videos). We can continue very much more further. Mention also that in the Ottoman Empire, even in 18th century was newpapers in Greek language, with names "Pharos" and "Makedonia" ... based in Thessaloniki.

COMPOSE OF A NEUTRAL MAP

Now let's back to wiki, a neutral map must not lay only to one side, but to show all sides. A neutral map must write in english or local language the name of the area according to what each state call the area. Then the map must write the names of the countries as it's nation wall it self and as others call the other nations. This will represent all sides and names in one and is very enough fair. Also the boundaries of Macedonia must be dotted, and within the dots and rest area to mention the name of the country, inside dots must be written all countries related to Macedonia region. Colors must be the main national colors, blue, red and green. Map must present also the ancient Macedonian kingdom and it's capital cities. Also additional can be a light line of the expand of Macedonia during Alexander's the Great time but remember that was a time of few years only according to the whole Macedonia's Kingdom period. This will be a very neutral map which will respect everyone.

NOTE: FYROM 40% of population are ethnics of other nationalities and they don't consider their selfs as "Skopski-Macedonijans" or "Slav-Macedonians" anything similar. All those populations aren't came there by migration, but where they live is their natural home. Meed to consider the opinion of the 35% of Ethnic Albanians and rest minorities groups. Then we can talk about good faith and neutral. --ГоранМирчевски (talk) 23:51, 23 December 2011 (UTC)

Thank you Горан for the information. I am going to read it in detail. As far as the map, I have some suggestions at the article talk about improving it. Take care and Season's Greetings. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 02:01, 24 December 2011 (UTC)

ГоранМирчевски has a point there... Καλά Χριστούγεννα to both of you guys! Macedonian (talk) 07:12, 24 December 2011 (UTC)

Επίσης. Καλά Χριστούγεννα με υγεία και ευτυχία Macedonian κι' ευτυχισμένος ο καινούργιος χρόνος. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 08:55, 24 December 2011 (UTC)

Demi Moore

Discussion has apparently opened up again from ground zero, if you'd like to return to it. --Tenebrae (talk) 17:00, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

Thank you Tenebrae. I commented there and I'll keep an eye on the discussion. Hopefully there is enough momentum to reach a consensus version. Take care. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 20:18, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

Just saying...

A flower for you!

That was nice of you. :) --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 02:08, 31 December 2011 (UTC)

Thank you very much MRG for the beautiful flower and your elegant gesture. Well, since we are on the subject, it is my turn to tell you that I was inspired by your comment on Lolo's talkpage: ...it looks as though Angel's BeLIEve wasn't very successful or perhaps that good when it first opened, but that he has successfully taken into account criticism to make it more of a show featuring him and his magic, and that this is being well-received. If this is the case, our article should reflect that.. It was so fair and well-taken that I felt I had to do something about it. So, it is my turn to thank you for inspiring me to do something nice. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 03:21, 31 December 2011 (UTC)

Revert edit

Hey Dr.K,

Noticed you reverted my edit in the ]]Competition between Airbus and Boeing]] section. I Added Airbus as "See also" read material. And deleted the Airbus Executive and Private Aviation section. Isnt it so that the main Airbus article is better fitted in this article? Is it maby an idea to put both the articles in the "See also" chapter? Njirk (talk) 12:35, 31 December 2011 (UTC)

Hi Njrk. Per WP:SEEALSO once a wikilink appears in the main text of the article it should not be included in the "=See also=" section again. These wikilinks are included first in the lead of the article therefore they should not be added again in the "=See also=" section. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 16:56, 31 December 2011 (UTC)

I hate to bother you...

...but since your and AndyTheGrump's names have come up in the latest posts at Talk:Demi Moore#A specific proposal, I thought you might want to be alerted in case you wanted to comment. I truly apologize for any inconvenience, and wish you a Happy New Year, with all the promise that holds.

Also, what a beautiful, exotic locale on your user page.--Tenebrae (talk) 17:38, 4 January 2012 (UTC)

Thank you very much for the invitation. It is no problem at all. I will drop over there. As far as the picture, thank you very much. You have great taste. :) Happy New Year to you too. Best wishes. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 01:56, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

Salmonson references

You are aware that all mention of the fact that Jesssica Amanda Salmonson is a transsexual has been edited out of the article, right? The link I gave was to a site that mentioned this fact, which was never particularly a secret in the science fiction community (well, not a secret until recently, I guess.)

I would have thought a reference to this would have some importance. Of course, anybody who was serious in researching JAS would refer to reference materials available in print, but it did seem that at least a link to this information would be useful if anybody wants an understanding of the author. 108.81.78.48 (talk) 15:08, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

No I was not aware of this controversy at all. I just saw that this is a blogspot which locally is not considered a reliable source by definition and also noticed the links to Amazon.com for buying books, which makes it spammy, and I decided to keep it out of the article. The fact that the site is blacklisted by Xlinksbot did not help either. Since you just mentioned the underlying controversy, I want to add that this article is covered under WP:BLP, the policy of biographies of living people, making the use of reliable sources mandatory, especially for adding controversial information. If you think this fact is worthy of inclusion perhaps you can find a few reliable sources to support its inclusion in the article. I hope this helps. Best regards. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 19:00, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

Most websites about authors include links to the author's books on Amazon. That's not being "spammy," that's just what literary websites do.

On the other hand, if Sa1monson wants to erase all mention of her (his) previous identity from Wikipedia, I suppose that's her perogative. She's been "Jessica" for long enough that I suppose shw thinks it's time her past is forgotten. 76.241.120.215 (talk) 04:23, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

She may have even forgotten it herself. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 04:55, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

A cup of café for you!

I've seen an editing war between us and, i would like not to war but to reach an understanding, if u would like to talk, message me. :) Ric5575 (talk) 21:22, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

A beer for you!

so thirsty XD, i understand and appreciate your kindness, i really do, so hope your not mad. i hope not to sound ridiculous by saying, how about if put he was a french born Corsican and you put that he was born in France, to make it more accurate, message me if u have any more ideas. Ps... if i were u, i also would have reported me : ) Ric5575 (talk) 22:08, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

Some baklava for you!

and thanx Ric5575 (talk) 00:40, 12 January 2012 (UTC)

Michael Dominic revert

The information I added from his website I wrote from an interview with him and research. Can you explain how I can add these changes and not have them reverted?

I am not sure about the best way of doing this but you may want to ask at user talk:Moonriddengirl. She is an admin and a copyright expert. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 04:33, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Ok. I conversed with moonriddengirl and she said the easiest thing to do is for Dominic to put "The text of this page is available for modification and reuse under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 3.0 Unported License and the GNU Free Documentation License (unversioned, with no invariant sections, front-cover texts, or back-cover texts)". He has now done this.

She also wrote "Either way, we'd need to provide proper attribution to his site, which we do with a "template" at the bottom of the page: Template:Dual, for instance. If he decides to go this route, Dr. K or I should be able to help you".

Please instruct.

Done. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 20:39, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Great thanks. How do I help get rid of the "This article has multiple issues"?

Unfortunately all three issues appear to be valid. The sources are few, the article is covered by information provided by the subject of the article and notability is a bit iffy. If you can find more sources to add like mainstream newspapers, books, magazines etc. it would help two out of the three issues. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 21:07, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Copy cats

these guys copy contents from wiki and paste it on their website and claim that it belongs to them... they have no sense and shame... how to keep them away from here, thats the reason I made such harsh statements. If that has hurt you by some means, I regret for the same BrownyCat (talk) 16:34, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

I see. You could explain then nicely to Johnuniq that the website copied from Wikipedia and that you did not copy from them. If what you say turns out to be true then I am sure that you will not be accused of a copyright violation any longer. But you have to do this in a civil way. Thank you for your last comment though. It was nice. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 16:42, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Rustaveli

Hey there stranger. Didn't realize this was one of yours until after I AfDed. Sorry You know I love museums, but I'm not even sure this one exists. QUick question on this comment. Is that actually the name of the the museum? If so, it should be in the article so those of us who don't know Georgian can try to find results. Although, now I see you've removed your comment so maybe I'm confused ETA: whoops you weren't creator. Sorry for confusion. Misread AfD StarM 22:29, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Hi StarM. No problem. I was ready to tell you it was not my article but we had an edit-conflict after you corrected your statement. At the AfD, I simply wanted to point out that we may have to search using the Georgian language. But my translation was wrong since it was about the theatre, not the museum. That's when I self-reverted, when I realised that I had the wrong search terms. Maybe it is still worth a try to search for the name in the Georgian language further, but since I don't have any idea how to write it I don't think I will try again. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 22:43, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Yeah I got you & Dr. Bloefeld mixed up in the history. Bad reading. Gotcha on the translation. I'd love to find Georgian language sources but I see now that it may be just the wrong name of the bldg., which certainly makes sense for accounting for no results other than wiki mirrors. One thing I've found in both my travels as well as my editing is that if something exists, there's always something written about it in English even if it's not a RS. When there's nothing, I begin to question whether it's a misnomer or doesn't exist. Have a good day StarM 23:02, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

I understand the confusion. How many doctors can edit an article at the same time? :) As far as your other points, I agree. Notability is usually very problematic when Google shows no hits in English. It was nice meeting you. Take care. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 23:24, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

Likewise. Have a great evening. StarM 00:45, 14 January 2012 (UTC)

You too. Best regards. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 02:09, 14 January 2012 (UTC)

Recent editing dispute at Germans

Hello DrK, in response to your note on my talk page I've posted my response and explanation at the talk of the page in question. As I've indicated there, I'm not going to involved further with editing this entry until some additional discussion of the points I've raised. Thanks. Malljaja (talk) 21:18, 16 January 2012 (UTC)

Hi Malljaja. Thank you for your notification. I saw your comments on the article talk. I wanted to mention there that I did not want you to feel obliged to respond to my comment on your talk. I simply wanted to offer my opinion on the TW edit-summary. Other than that I did not want to elicit a follow-up from you. Regarding the sockpuppetry angle, I am not familiar with the case you refer to but I think that an SPI might clear the air. My personal opinion of the other editor is that he is willing to listen, discuss and compromise. If he is a sock then too bad; but if he isn't, he is not such a bad guy. So it is up to you how you want to pursue this matter. I have no opinion on the historical details because I am not an expert on German history. My only motivation in the first place was to correct some bad grammar. After that I have no further opinion on the intricate details of German history. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 21:35, 16 January 2012 (UTC)

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store peer review

Hi Dr.K., I've just peer reviewed the Cracker Barrel article and we'd like to get some more input from interested editors. If you're interested, please weigh in. Thanks, Mark Arsten (talk) 22:09, 17 January 2012 (UTC)

Thank you very much Mark. I'll have a look, but perhaps after the blackout. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 02:22, 18 January 2012 (UTC)

Jessica Lange

Someone we know is at it again at Jessica Lange, which is rapidly becoming just a list of awards and nominations. Any ideas on how to proceed, other than just a rollback (which, I'm sure will not be well received...) Blake Burba (talk) 04:25, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

I think we should create a new article featuring a list of these awards and split it from the main article per WP:SUMMARYSTYLE. Since the IP is a proven sock we also have considerable leeway in identifying problematic editing trends which could be mitigated by reverting and reporting. I will also keep an eye on the article and will support any corrections you may wish to make. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 04:47, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

There is already such an article (also copiously edited by said user.) I think I may begin to cut back on the awards listed in the main article. Blake Burba (talk) 04:53, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

Excellent idea. I will help out any way I can. You can start at any time. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 05:26, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

Shall we shift further discussion to the article's talk page? I'm sure others will want to weigh in.... -Blake Burba (talk) 05:50, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

Why didn't I think of that? Considering the notice at the top of my talkpage. :) Great idea. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 05:57, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

It is all my honour to award you:

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		For kind assistance and lending a hand. --Djathinkimacowboy 03:23, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your kind gesture Cowboy. Your kindness exceeds the merit of my actions but I accept this award with great appreciation. Best wishes. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 17:01, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

It means the world to editors like me.--Djathinkimacowboy 02:33, 3 February 2012 (UTC)

Anytime I can be of help don't hesitate to ask. Take care. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 03:43, 3 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you for your recent help=

As directed, please see.... [1] — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mt6617 (talk • contribs) 02:26, 8 February 2012 (UTC)

Just to clear my mind

Im new here and im just editing, what do you mean by this message, who is ric5575 and other accusitions??? Headshot789 —Preceding undated comment added 23:50, 8 February 2012 (UTC).

There were no accusations. Just an uncanny resemblance between your edits and those of another user, going by the name of Rick5575, on Napoleon. He was edit-warring by removing the "French" designation of Napoleon at the lead multiple times and against consensus and then he stopped editing. A short time later you started the same type of edits, and that made a few people wonder about a "French" connection. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 00:22, 9 February 2012 (UTC)

Headshot just got one. If the quacking wasn't sufficiently loud, Special:Log/newusers/Ric5575 pretty much nailed it. Favonian (talk) 22:44, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

Yes, the quacking was so loud I thought Daffy and Donald had a family reunion. Add to that the French connection and now the log and you get quite a duck tale. You did some excellent work. By the way I didn't even know that someone could create an account while logged in into another account. Rick5575 must have been very busy creating his sock that he forgot to log out. With a duck so careless who needs Elmer Fudd. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 23:05, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

Darn, you caught your own typo too fast. I was going to feign outrage at Duffy's mellifluous voice being compared to a duck . If Baseball Bugs has this page watchlisted, some choice comments should be forthcoming. Thanks for your kind words! Favonian (talk) 23:16, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

You are very welcome Favonian. It was the least I could do given the first-rate sleuthing on your part. I'm also glad I caught the typo so I wouldn't have to worry even in the slightest about BLP. :) As for Baseball Bugs I think you are right. I'm sure his antennae, or should I say his ears, must be particularly sensitive to any mention of Elmer's name, especially since the time of Duck! Rabbit, Duck!. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 23:34, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

Request for Comment on the Berlin page

Hi - since you edited the Berlin page within the last couple months, I'm writing to ask if you'd like to weigh in on a current content dispute that has resulted in a request for comment. The issue, simply, is whether the Berlin article should include an image of the "Buddy Bears" or not. Thanks for your time, Sindinero (talk) 16:30, 9 February 2012 (UTC)

Jessica Lange

Sorry to bug you about this--our pal MarkAlexisGabriel is at it again. He seems rather fired up, and I'm not exactly sure how, policy-wise, to dissuade him from continuing to pick away at this article. Your guidance would be welcome. Blake Burba (talk) 19:11, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

No problem at all. Thank you for your perseverance in cleaning-up the article. I handed him another 3RR warning. If he persists I will file a 3RR report at WP:3RRN. I will also keep an eye on the article. Please let me know if you need any other assistance. Take care. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 23:53, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

Brilliant. Thank you ever so. Blake Burba (talk) 00:03, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure helping a fellow editor and a great copy-editor such as yourself. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 00:07, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

thx

If you could keep an additional eye on this dude, he's been pulling these stunts for some time now. Choyoołʼįįhí:Seb az86556 ^{> haneʼ} 00:06, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

I'd be happy too Seb. BTW, nice talking to you after such a long time. Take care. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 01:38, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

7aum arivu article cnn ibn reference copy vio?

in 7aum arivu article if u think that cnn ibn is copyright violations then remove only that reference and keep times of india reference . there is no need to remove the whole paragraph its important. we guyz find an authenticated site for boxoffice and u have removed the paragraph easily its not fair .pls dont do it again if u think cnn ibn is copyright violations atleast keep that times of india reference dont remove the boxoffice. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bothiman (talk • contribs) 15:48, 16 February 2012 (UTC)

Your edit is direct copyvio from both sources, which quote exactly the same info. Please do not add this again. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 17:02, 16 February 2012 (UTC)

Waco Outbreak

My edits here are confirmed by tornado expert Tom Grazulis and his book Significant Tornadoes. Please do not delete them again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.58.26.140 (talk) 05:41, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

You have to provide ISBN numbers, page numbers, publisher etc. Please do not add this information without sources. Have a look at the policies mentioned in the warnings you already got. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 05:45, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

90% of the old tornado articles with listings are unsourced anyway, just leave it alone. The information IS credible. Sharkguy05 (talk) 05:51, 19 February 2012 (UTC)Sharkguy05

WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS is not the right answer. Please stop adding this stuff if you cannot provide detailed citations. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 05:54, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

Germanic ethnic group ??

why did YOU support the notion of the germans being Germanic , how are the germans any diffrent from any other germanic speaking peoples , for example the swedes , norweigians and dutch austrians , those articles does not mention "Germanic ethnic group" in the lead so goes the same for germans so am asking you as a request to removing "Germanic ethnic group" from the germans , i mean wikipedia should not contradict itself , as said why arent the people above count as germanic if the germans do 95.199.28.127 (talk) 18:06, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

Unfortunately I have no clue what you are talking about. Most probably you mistook me for someone else. I know that for sure because I almost never argue about ethnic origins and I am absolutely certain that I never argued about the Germans, since I have no interest in the subject and I am not an expert on matters about Germany. I hope this helps. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 19:16, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

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Our friendly neighbourhood bot with a stern warning. Sign of the times I guess. Next stop, the Twilight Zone. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 19:18, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

FAR

I have nominated Byzantine Empire for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(What did I screw up now?)} 19:23, 23 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you very much Ten Pound Hammer for the invitation. I will check it out. Take care. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 20:00, 23 February 2012 (UTC)

Talkback

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Armenian Genocide denial

With regards to the Armenian Genocide denial and (recent reverts). Please see User talk:Realityvstruth. Realityvstruth has now been warned about 3RR. However it is time to take the dispute to the talk article talk page. -- PBS (talk) 23:36, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

Hi Philip. I saw the comments you left on this editor's talkpage. You make some good points. This editor is replacing cited text, adding original research and using weasel words to make it appear as if "many" scholars dispute the Armenian Genocide, meanwhile the citation they use is from youtube (in the version I reverted) and from a single scholar who is known to oppose the term "Armenian genocide". I don't think these edits are good. But since you did not revert their last revert you may have a different opinion. Since you have more expertise on these matters than I do, I would welcome your opinion on the talkpage of the article. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 00:08, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

As am wearing my admin hat, is is not appropriate for me to get involved on either side this content dispute. -- PBS (talk) 00:13, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

I didn't know you were wearing your admin hat when you left your comment here. And if you don't care enough as an editor to correct this problem why should I care? Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 00:16, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

The point is not whether I care or not, but I can not get involved with content and then take administrative actions against a party if they breach 3RR or whatever. If you look at where I have been involved in content disputes, I never use administrative tools as it would be unethical. As WP:ADMIN says "This page in a nutshell: Administrators are users trusted with access to certain tools on the English Wikipedia. They are expected to observe a high standard of conduct, to use the tools fairly, and never to use them to gain advantage in a dispute." Now theoretically I could use them if I did not gain an advantage. The only time I have ever done so is to protect a page from edit-warring (in which I was not involved) for what would be perceived from the talk page as "the wrong version" from my point of view, and I have not done that in some years.-- PBS (talk) 01:51, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you Philip for your explanation, but I didn't expect you to take administrative action against the other editor. This, if needed, would be taken care of by a report at 3RRN. I would simply appreciate your opinion, as a subject expert, more than I would your administrative action which could be provided by any other admin. As you know this is a highly contested area which badly needs expert supervision. You then, being an expert, are needed there. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 02:01, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

I have protected the page Armenian Genocide denial for four days. I expect responsible editors to discuss their differences on the talk page of the article and try in good faith to reach an agreement. --PBS (talk) 21:58, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

The subject is grim and not one of my favourites and I am not an expert in the field by any stretch. But I can see original research and weasel words like everyone else. If you think that my edits did not improve the article in the WP:OR, WP:WEASEL front, please feel free to revert me. In addition to that, SPAs and political agendas have overtaken the subject and experts like you don't want to participate. This is a motivation killer if I ever saw one, even though I don't blame you. It is easier to wear your admin hat and pontificate about outcomes rather than slogging it through with these grim issues. For all the above I don't feel particularly compelled to really take part in that discussion. Thank you for the notification though. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 22:27, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Jim1138

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Thank you

For being willing to mentor people. BTW: the title was not bad, but the link was a bit of a shock! Cheers Jim1138 (talk) 07:27, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you Jim. BTW, I didn't follow the link until after you described it to me, following my message on your talk. At first I thought it was some type of spam but when I actually opened it and saw the wreck, it hit home. For me at least the link description made the wreck more vivid and so even more poignant. But that could have been a writer's way of adding drama to this sad and long-past event. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 14:13, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

If all the friends of Sasha Obama would become US ministers this would be mentioned in the Barack Obama wikipedia article.....

So why treat a Ukrainian President different? — Yulia Romero • Talk to me! 23:25, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

That's grossly hypothetical and unfair. I hope you realise that unproven innuendo is not any way of writing an encyclopaedia and especially a BLP. Until someone connects father and son and proves malfeasance, what the son does has no place in the article of the father. Common logic and fairness. No? Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 23:30, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Above reply struck as message by Yulia was supposed to be in jest. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 00:29, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Thanks :). — Yulia Romero • Talk to me! 01:02, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

You are very kind and very welcome. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 04:40, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Rinat Akhmetov

Dear Dr.K.,

I've seen you have been interested in Ukrainian public persons. You are welcome to have a look at the article about Rinat Akhmetov and your comments will be highly appreciated, as though I'm relatively young Wiki user, to my mind Львівське has been pushing the coverage of Rinat Akhmetov bio as a criminal, breaking relevant Wiki rules. Thank you, --Orekhova (talk) 11:45, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

Thank you Orekhova. I'll have a look asap. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 16:26, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

user Dr.K article mark duggan vandalism

hello he is vandalising, edit warring, violating 3rr and generally being a nuisence on the article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Mark_Duggan

And what do you want me to do? Report myself? Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 04:18, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

Maybe :) Penyulap _talk 07:25, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

Hi Dr.K.

I noticed that you have an interest in HAL 9000, when I was working on a userpage for PALZ 9000, a wiki bot, I noticed that the article says HAL got his orders from the National Council on Astronautics, but in the movie, it's from the National Security Council. Is the book different to the movie do you think ? I don't have the book, all I have is the movie, and I took time to be precise with the " NSC directive 342/23 top secret January 30, 2001 " which I wrote down while running a loop over that part of the movie. The article is like this :

Dr. Chandra discovers that HAL's crisis was caused by a programming contradiction: he was constructed for "the accurate processing of information without distortion or concealment", yet his orders, directly from Dr. Heywood Floyd at the National Council on Astronautics, required him to keep the discovery of the Monolith TMA-1 a secret for reasons of national security.

By the way, what do you think of my very crude homage to HAL on the bot page ? Penyulap _talk 07:14, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

Hi Penyulap. It has been a long time since I edited the article on HAL and I guess when I first joined Wikipedia I was more interested in the subject than I am now. I don't have the book so I don't know if it refers to a different organisation. The page layout on the bot page is very nice and very evocative of HAL. The only thing missing is the voice asking you if it's going to see any dreams. :) Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 17:23, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

I'm smiling ear to ear to find that you like it. It actually has sound on the page, just a small diagnostic in important dates. But It's difficult to find a voice that does justice to the concept. You can hear how far off base the included soundfile is, I had been thinking to ask the people who read the wiki articles if any of them can sound like HAL. Anyhow, it's a really good way to waste time when not actually editing (!)

I'll do a search for the book I think. Penyulap _talk 21:25, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

Keep up the good work! Best wishes. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 22:57, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

Enosis

I'm afraid I've just thrown a rotten egg in Enosis_is... meaning or political movement, or disrespect?. It was reading the article Corfu that got me to look at Enosis, which then got me rather upset. That you edited the Corfu article and inserting those usages of 'Enosis' leads me to risk leaving this note. I won't risk asking a couple Greek friends how they would feel about this, as it would hurt their feelings to know their history has been forgotten. Can you think of some editors who could comment usefully on the talk page? I'm afraid I could only contribute being upset. 24.28.17.231 (talk) 21:52, 25 March 2012 (UTC)

Ha Ha! What an uncanny coincidence! Just look at that. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 23:11, 25 March 2012 (UTC)

As for your other observations, although you are making some good points, I think that the term "enosis" has long been associated with Cyprus because it is the only unfulfilled enosis historically, but that's only my opinion. I will also look into what a Google search brings up and may comment further. You may want to also ask the opinion of a few other Greek users such as User:Cplakidas and User:Yannismarou. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 01:14, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

No.

I will not. Lol. 2.120.88.30 (talk) 16:47, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

Last chance. You still have time to reconsider. Δρ.Κ. ^{λόγοςπράξις} 16:52, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

I've had a little think, and I'm afraid the answer is still no. Sorry! 2.120.88.30 (talk) 19:28, 29 March 2012 (UTC)