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Is this a duck?

How can anyone (even people who agree with him/her) look at this contribution history and blame anyone for hearing the quack of a previous user? S/he has barely edited the mainspace at all, and somehow discovered Jimbo's talkpage, which isn't even one of the official drama boards--though it certainly serves as one? I'm sorry, I don't buy it. And I think if an "editor" (I use that word very loosely for one with that contribution history) had landed on Eric's side of the divide, the same people giving kudos for what a bright new "editor" s/he is, would be at SPI demanding to know who s/he really was. LHM^{ask me a question} 00:32, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah I know, annoying. But he's not the only one...♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:10, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

If I had even an inkling of who it might be, I'd start an SPI in a heartbeat--even though I have no clue how that process really works. We don't need anymore sub-10% mainspace editors--they're already taking over the project as it is. LHM^{ask me a question} 15:32, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The George

Hi Dr B – sorry, as usual I have been distracted by other articles and stuff (also been away for a bit). I've had another look through The George Hotel, Crawley and I think we can go for FAC now; I can't see any obvious changes or additions to make at this time, certainly not from the sources I have. I will be away with limited/no access to WP from Wednesday until Tuesday 28th, but am around regularly after that, so I can keep an eye on progress and act promptly on any comments etc. Cheers, Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 13:05, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

@Hassocks5489: OK, we'll nom it then when you return.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:31, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Clarification

So do you want me to stay off of Jimbo's talk page?Amanda Smalls 14:58, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Entirely up to you, but if you're looking for friendly conversation and a place to hang out it's almost as bad as hanging out at WP:ANI. Most of his talk page tends to be negative and pointless nonsense, and he barely responds to things most of the time anyway. I'd find somewhere more upbeat like Wikipedia:WikiProject Women writers or something...♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:07, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I've noticed. Do you think that I'm too young to be of value to Wikipedia?Amanda Smalls 15:12, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

No, you've got the potential to do a lot more in terms of content than Jimbo has ever done. Nature articles need a lot of work, a subject which seems to interest you.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:14, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Nature articles have a lot of sources and there's millions of species that need articles. Plus I love nature. Sometimes, I'll spend hours just walking through the woods, enjoying the natural beauty of it. I'm not one of those Die Hard go green people though. You know what I mean?Amanda Smalls 15:18, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't think you were David Bellamy's granddaughter or anything :-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:34, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Do you want to work on an article with me?Amanda Smalls 15:37, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not editing at the moment!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:26, 20 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Help on Loboc Church

Hi Dr. Blofeld! Hope you could do some CE on the article. Thanks.--Carlojoseph14 (talk) 18:30, 21 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Nice job! Sure, I'll look at it later on this evening.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:31, 21 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Dr. Blofeld. I have been into edit wars because of the issues an IP user insists, though another editor have copyedited it. That's why it has been page protected. --Carlojoseph14 (talk) 18:36, 21 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Even churches in the Philippines are subject to edit wars?? What hope is there on here!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:45, 21 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, this was the first time. The edit war issue is mainly on capitalization. This was supposedly resolved when another editor does CE. However, the IP since he cannot edit anymore after page protection, logged in and manually revert the edits. He insists that it must be Loboc church not Loboc Church (which lead to some red links and no category in commons). It was a proper noun in that case, and all PHL article on churches uses a capital C after the town's or location's name just like Maribojoc Church. --Carlojoseph14 (talk) 18:51, 21 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It generally looks OK, you might want to link or explain what a retablo is though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:04, 21 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I'll look for a reference on retablos (or church altars). Linked it to reredos or retable--Carlojoseph14 (talk) 02:57, 22 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Dr. Blofeld:, just a question. Should it be Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church or Saint Peter the Apostle parish church. And what is the difference between Sfn and harvnb. Thanks. --Carlojoseph14 (talk) 14:54, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Capital letters generally is preferred on here.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:00, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Editor who I have edit wars on Loboc Church turned to Maribojoc Church (diff), although not disruptive editing (and does not anymore insists church instead of Church). --Carlojoseph14 (talk) 15:08, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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Algebra II

Hey Doctor, (Is it ok if I call you that?)This has nothing to do with the Encyclopedia, but are you good at Algebra II? I take online classes and am taking a test right now. But I am stuck on a question. Could you pretty please help me out?Amanda Smalls 13:20, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, the doctor is fine. Oh good grief Amanda, nearly 20 years since I did that stuff, maths was my least favourite subject even though I was pretty good with it. I've pretty much forgotten most of it, perhaps somebody at WP:Maths can help you out?♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:22, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, So you're like 35 years old? (No offence)Amanda Smalls 13:26, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

In a couple of years, yup. I know that probably seems ancient to you but you'll be it before you know it!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:34, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

What?! No!! I don't want to be old! (Well at I want to be 21) but not old!Amanda Smalls 14:35, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Will you help me get the Valrico, Florida article up to GA status?Amanda Smalls 18:04, 24 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

If you're prepared to do most of the work yeah!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:15, 24 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Eh, never mind. I don't really like Valrico. Do you want to work on making an Angelfish article with me?! Pretty, Pretty please with a cherry on top?Amanda Smalls 18:19, 24 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Film

Hi. Can you take a look at this? Also -- I've been meaning to ask -- have you ever seen Invaders from Mars (1953 film)? I just love it, even though it scared the heck out of me when I first saw it. --Rosiestep (talk) 14:19, 23 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]