User talk:Cwmhiraeth
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Leech
We haven't done a juicy pest for a while ... I think Leech would be suitable as it's a famous animal with plenty to say. The current article isn't too bad but will benefit from a bit of attention. Hope you'll join me in taking it to GA. Chiswick Chap (talk) 08:38, 27 April 2018 (UTC)
- OK. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:31, 27 April 2018 (UTC)
- @Chiswick Chap: Three paragraphs in the Reproduction and development section were added in July 2011 by Danielkueh, who I see still edits occasionally, and who improved the article considerably at the time. I think these paragraphs are too detailed for this general article on leeches and suggest we hive them off into a separate article. My Invertebrate Zoology has some good, more general information on leech larval development which I would propose adding instead. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:34, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
- OK, move them out. Chiswick Chap (talk) 12:26, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
- My name was pinged to this discussion. I don't have much to add. It has been a while since I have edited the leech article. My current involvement with wikipedia is limited to simple edits and copyediting. So if I can help in that way, let me know. Otherwise, do what you think is best. :) danielkueh (talk) 14:51, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
- Thank you. The article Leech embryogenesis has been created, and there is information on its talk page providing attribution for the article. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:55, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
- I was about to revise the "Nervous system" section when I saw you had written it yesterday. It does not agree in all respects with my Invertebrate Zoology. I intend next to write a bit about the body wall, coelom, gas exchange and excretion, which I will add to the "Anatomy and physiology" section for the time being. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:16, 5 May 2018 (UTC)
- Good work, and thanks for tidying the refs. I'm beginning to think it's easier to start afresh rather than relying on anybody else's claimed facts and half-filled in, half-flaky references. I think we're about ready now? Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:26, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Yes, I think we are about ready. Do you want to nominate it or shall I? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:29, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Go right ahead. Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:43, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- OK. I was just looking around. Do you fancy Cestoda? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:49, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Go right ahead. Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:43, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Yes, I think we are about ready. Do you want to nominate it or shall I? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:29, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Good work, and thanks for tidying the refs. I'm beginning to think it's easier to start afresh rather than relying on anybody else's claimed facts and half-filled in, half-flaky references. I think we're about ready now? Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:26, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- I was about to revise the "Nervous system" section when I saw you had written it yesterday. It does not agree in all respects with my Invertebrate Zoology. I intend next to write a bit about the body wall, coelom, gas exchange and excretion, which I will add to the "Anatomy and physiology" section for the time being. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:16, 5 May 2018 (UTC)
- Thank you. The article Leech embryogenesis has been created, and there is information on its talk page providing attribution for the article. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:55, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
- My name was pinged to this discussion. I don't have much to add. It has been a while since I have edited the leech article. My current involvement with wikipedia is limited to simple edits and copyediting. So if I can help in that way, let me know. Otherwise, do what you think is best. :) danielkueh (talk) 14:51, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Ursine tree-kangaroo
On 3 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ursine tree-kangaroo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the ursine tree-kangaroo (illustrated) is listed by the IUCN as "vulnerable" as it is hunted for food and its numbers are decreasing? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ursine tree-kangaroo. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ursine tree-kangaroo), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 3 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Holochilus chacarius
On 3 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Holochilus chacarius, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the diet of the semi-aquatic Chaco marsh rat includes sugar cane, rice and bananas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Holochilus chacarius. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Holochilus chacarius), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 3 May 2018 (UTC)
Congo A Political Tragedy
What you deleted on that page was my own words, I've honestly had it up to my limits with WIKI, First I was accused of using a copyrighted poster and now it's the synopsis that I wrote myself. Delete that page is it's too much of an hassle, I'm done with Wiki and done with trying to always justify myself.Kadimina (talk) 15:46, 3 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Kadimina: It is hard to reconcile your statement with the fact that the words you used in the Wikipedia article were identical to this website which is used as a reference in your article. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:11, 3 May 2018 (UTC)
Fair enough! the words on that site you cited, is actually a festival that I attend. I'm the filmmaker of this documentary. So that's why I know that it's my word, It's the synopsis of the film. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kadimina (talk • contribs) 17:37, 3 May 2018 (UTC)
- If you are the author of the page on the website mentioned then the situation is different. I am not at all familiar with this aspect of copyright law but you may be interested in this page. It is always open to you to write a new, differently worded synopsis for use in your article. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:53, 3 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Andaman masked owl
Hello! Your submission of Andaman masked owl at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 22:00, 3 May 2018 (UTC)
Henriette Feuerbach
I learned to usually simply accept when an image for DYK is not taken, but for Henriette Feuerbach, I'm disappointed, because it doesn't only show the subject, but style and period of the mentioned painter, who seems not as well known as I thought, + it's a woman. Please reconsider. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:52, 4 May 2018 (UTC)
- Done. The image is very relevant to the hook. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:04, 4 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Temora longicornis
On 4 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Temora longicornis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the copepod Temora longicornis makes daily vertical migrations, spending the day near the seabed and the night near the surface? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Temora longicornis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Temora longicornis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 4 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Uspallata chinchilla rat
On 5 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Uspallata chinchilla rat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Uspallata chinchilla rat feeds on the leaves of the creosote bush, despite the toxicity of its foliage? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Uspallata chinchilla rat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Uspallata chinchilla rat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 5 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Deraeocoris brevis
On 6 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Deraeocoris brevis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during its development, the predatory plant bug Deraeocoris brevis can consume up to 400 eggs and nymphs of the pear psylla? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Deraeocoris brevis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Deraeocoris brevis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
Question
Will you take a look at Synodus intermedius - last edit changed the order of the lead name and corrected something else. I wasn’t sure if I should change the lead back like it was. Best Atsme📞📧 14:20, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Atsme: The page is called Synodus intermedius so I think that is what should come first and be bolded in the lead. I see that the editor concerned is making similar changes to other articles, as in Synodus marchenae, and that one is worse because the fish does not seem to have a common name. I suggest you take the matter to the WikiProject Fishes page, or just reverse the ones you don't like. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:43, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
Ping
Cwm, are you online? Please ping me if you are, thanks, Gatoclass (talk) 15:31, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Gatoclass: I am now. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:28, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- Sorry to bother you with this. Just as I was about to promote a set to the queue, Vanamonde queried the lead hook, which happens to be my nomination. I quickly responded but he had gone offline so the nomination page has been left hanging. I'm wondering if you could close the nomination for me, assuming you are satisfied with my fix? Otherwise, I am probably going to have to rotate that set out of its position and verify a third set today, which I'd really like to avoid. The open nomination can be found here and you can see my fix in Queue 3. Thanks, Gatoclass (talk) 17:38, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Gatoclass: I have proposed and approved ALT1. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:01, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- I have also closed the template. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:06, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Gatoclass: I have proposed and approved ALT1. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:01, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- Sorry to bother you with this. Just as I was about to promote a set to the queue, Vanamonde queried the lead hook, which happens to be my nomination. I quickly responded but he had gone offline so the nomination page has been left hanging. I'm wondering if you could close the nomination for me, assuming you are satisfied with my fix? Otherwise, I am probably going to have to rotate that set out of its position and verify a third set today, which I'd really like to avoid. The open nomination can be found here and you can see my fix in Queue 3. Thanks, Gatoclass (talk) 17:38, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- Thanks, much appreciated :) I tweaked the hook according to your suggestion. Gatoclass (talk) 18:11, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
- I just thought I should let you know that I tweaked the hook to say "escaped destruction" rather than "escaped damage". There are two reasons for this - firstly (given the kind of nitpicking we often see these days) somebody could argue that there is no way of knowing whether the ship was damaged or not, we only know it was still operational after the quake. Secondly, I added some new sources to the article documenting that another ship went aground and was wrecked beyond repair shortly before Otsego arrived, establishing that the same fate might well have befallen Otsego.
- Sorry once again about the hassle, and thanks again for work around DYK. I have really been enjoying your hooks lately BTW - the natural world is really a pretty fascinating place isn't it! Gatoclass (talk) 20:45, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar |
Dear Cwmhiraeth,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Warm regards, ClassicalArt ClassicalArt (talk) 17:16, 6 May 2018 (UTC) |
- Thank you. Keep up the good work! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:10, 6 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Andaman masked owl
On 7 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Andaman masked owl, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the only place in the world where the Andaman masked owl (pictured) is found is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Andaman masked owl. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Andaman masked owl), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 7 May 2018 (UTC)
Wang Bingzhang
I was going to restore this hook as the issue has been resolved, but I see you have put an inuse tag on the next prep. Feel free to use it if you like, the nomination is at Template:Did you know nominations/Wang Bingzhang (general). Gatoclass (talk) 05:30, 8 May 2018 (UTC)
- It could go in Prep 5 as I have already added a different Chinese bio hook to Prep 4. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:43, 8 May 2018 (UTC)
- Cwmhiraeth, it looks like you put the hook in Prep 5, but you haven't yet closed the Template:Did you know nominations/Wang Bingzhang (general) template. Please do so when you get the chance. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 13:53, 8 May 2018 (UTC)
- I wrote a note on the end but forgot to close the template. I have done it now. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 16:54, 8 May 2018 (UTC)
- Cwmhiraeth, it looks like you put the hook in Prep 5, but you haven't yet closed the Template:Did you know nominations/Wang Bingzhang (general) template. Please do so when you get the chance. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 13:53, 8 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Cacopsylla pyricola
On 9 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cacopsylla pyricola, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the pear sucker arrived in the eastern United States from Europe in the early 1800s and took about 100 years to travel across the country? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cacopsylla pyricola. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cacopsylla pyricola), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Anthocoris nemoralis
On 9 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anthocoris nemoralis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that both adults and nymphs of the bug Anthocoris nemoralis suck the body fluids from the insects and mites on which they feed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anthocoris nemoralis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Anthocoris nemoralis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
Swedish Chinese speaker
Hi, I noticed you promoted this bio to a regular slot in Prep 1. I really think this hook deserves the lead image slot, but can't promote it because I worked on it. Could you move it to the next set? Also, we have tons of bio hooks further down the noms page which should be used to balance sets. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 13:34, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Yoninah: I did consider whether that hook should have an image slot and decided against it. On the whole I try to promote image hooks on encyclopedic subjects where the image enhances the hook; historical characters, geographical locations, works of art, animals, images required to illustrate the hook, etc. I do not in general promote living people, especially as here where I presume he is well known in Sweden. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:20, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
- Oh. That's interesting. Yoninah (talk) 17:31, 9 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Hemibdella soleae
On 11 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hemibdella soleae, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 40 or more fish leeches of the species Hemibdella soleae may be found attached to one common sole? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hemibdella soleae. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hemibdella soleae), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Dagetichthys lusitanica
Hello! Your submission of Dagetichthys lusitanica at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! HaEr48 (talk) 05:56, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
Precious six years!
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--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:31, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
- Well, thank you Gerda. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:56, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Aphid
On 11 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aphid, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that aphids (pictured) are sometimes farmed by ants? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aphid. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Aphid), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
It does not seem that my name was added at Template:Did you know nominations/2018–19 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, which you just closed.-TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 18:52, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
- @TonyTheTiger: Looking at the nomination again I see that DetroitFan7 mentioned that you were the co-creator in his blurb but did not fill in the nomination template correctly so that your name did not appear on the credits. I will add it now in the prep area. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:06, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
- Does the nom page also need to be edited?-TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 19:43, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
- The template shouldn't really be edited after it has been archived, but I don't think it will do any harm if I add your credit there. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:49, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
- Actually, the template changed when it was archived, and is no longer in the same format. You will find that you get credited on your talk page in the normal way when the hook gets to the main page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:55, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
- The template shouldn't really be edited after it has been archived, but I don't think it will do any harm if I add your credit there. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:49, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
- Does the nom page also need to be edited?-TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 19:43, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
A kitten for you!
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Thank you for the supportive words, example, and offer of help!
AmateurNaturalist (talk) 20:13, 11 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Copella arnoldi
On 13 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Copella arnoldi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the splash tetra (pictured) lays its eggs on a leaf above the surface of the water? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Copella arnoldi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Copella arnoldi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 00:31, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
- Would you consider changing the text back towards what you originally entered:
- Both fish then return to the water, ...
- rather than the (to me at least) ambiguous:
- ... before they fall back into the water.
- As it is now I had to re-read a couple times to be sure you indeed meant the two fish fall back into the water, rather than the eggs which were just deposited.
- As it is now
- Here the female lays a batch of six to ten eggs which are immediately fertilised by the male, before they fall back into the water.
- it just feels like you are playing with the reader with 'they'. Shenme (talk) 02:38, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
- Thank you. It's a good suggestion and I have made the change. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:16, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
- Would you consider changing the text back towards what you originally entered:
My bad
The article says "yards." Not sure why I wrote acres, sorry.Zigzig20s (talk) 06:32, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
Cwmhiraeth, there was an attempt to ping you about this nomination last month (you had just reviewed it), but the nominator didn't sign the ping, so it didn't go through. Please stop by when you can. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 18:11, 14 May 2018 (UTC)
Cwmhiraeth, I was wondering whether this should be given the final tick. Your post earlier today would seem to indicate that it is. Thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 23:16, 14 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Dagetichthys lusitanica
On 15 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dagetichthys lusitanica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that not enough is known about the Portuguese sole to indicate whether it is in need of conservation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dagetichthys lusitanica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dagetichthys lusitanica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 15 May 2018 (UTC)
Request
Hi Cwmhiraeth. Sorry to bother you about this but I would like to ask if you would be able to close the merge proposal on Triangular corner flags in English football? I ask as consensus is against merging and it's part of a time-sensitive DYK nomination as I would like for it to run on Saturday to coincide with the FA Cup Final and the merge proposal is blocking this. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 06:50, 15 May 2018 (UTC)
- Done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:03, 15 May 2018 (UTC)
Hi, I just promoted your DYK nomination. Would you mind linking it to another Wikipedia page so it won't get an orphan tag? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 01:07, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
- Done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:07, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
Pinging Zigzig20s also: can we hold off on this one for a few days? I'm asking around for pictures of Jefferson Street; I have a few friends who may be able to supply. I should know shortly. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 15:36, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
- Shoot, I totally misread that stupid question mark--I thought the template was a "there's a question that needs answering" notification. Never mind. I really need coffee. Drmies (talk) 15:37, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Drmies:I am afraid your request to hold off is too late. the hook is on the main page today. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 15:48, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
- Ha yes, that is what I was saying. Anyway, I may get pictures from someone next week--too late, but good for article improvement. Thanks! Drmies (talk) 16:42, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Drmies:I am afraid your request to hold off is too late. the hook is on the main page today. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 15:48, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
Diphyllidea
Hello, I'm Smjg. I noticed that you recently removed all content from Diphyllidea. Please do not do this. Blank pages are harmful to Wikipedia because they have a tendency to confuse readers. As a rule, if you discover a duplicate article, please redirect it to an appropriate existing page. If a page has been vandalised, please revert it to the last legitimate version. If you feel that the content of a page is inappropriate, please edit the page and replace it with appropriate content. If you believe there is no hope for the page, please see the deletion policy for how to proceed. If this was a mistake, don't worry; the removed content has been restored. If you wish to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. — Smjg (talk) 09:53, 18 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Smjg: Well actually, the page was a redirect to the page Cestoda, one of about ten used in the Taxonomy section of the page Cestoda, and I would like to remove them all, leaving red links that indicate to other editors that articles are needed for these taxa. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:02, 18 May 2018 (UTC)
- Check out Template:R animal with possibilities (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs), which is the template used on those redirects you tried to delete, @Cwmhiraeth:. It is used on 351 pages, with many others using {{R plant with possibilities}} and {{R taxon with possibilities}}. The solution is to write articles for those titles, and not just deletion. As you can see on Special:WhatLinksHere/Diphyllidea and Special:WhatLinksHere/Spathebothriidea, deleting the redirects would leave a number of redlinks instead of pointing users in the right direction. --Nessie (talk) 15:16, 18 May 2018 (UTC)
- The readers were being pointed in a wrong direction. If you feel like writing the articles, that's fine, but circular redirects are absolutely wrong (even if they have possibilities, unfortunately). Redlinks, on teh other hand, are fine, as they indicate opportunities for new articles. Chiswick Chap (talk) 16:46, 18 May 2018 (UTC)
- Maybe, but that doesn't change the fact that blanking the page isn't the way to go about getting it deleted. Have you read the deletion policy yet? This will guide you on the correct processes to follow. — Smjg (talk) 17:52, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Smjg: I have made stub articles to replace most of the circular redirects. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:57, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- Maybe, but that doesn't change the fact that blanking the page isn't the way to go about getting it deleted. Have you read the deletion policy yet? This will guide you on the correct processes to follow. — Smjg (talk) 17:52, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
Prep 1
OK, I wrote most of it, but wouldn't Endsleigh Gardens make a more interesting picture hook than a military officer with a train? It has a murder which always intrigues and a good pic of a woman that displays well at thumbnail. IMHO everyone will want to know who she might have murdered and why and why she got off. Philafrenzy (talk) 07:35, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Philafrenzy: The military officer with his image was already in the prep set when I added your hook to fill a gap in the set. There are always more hooks nominated with images than there are hook slots available. In this instance, the article was about a location and so the image was peripheral to the main subject. Plus the fact that the image was of someone who was charged with a murder on flimsy evidence and was not convicted of the crime. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:18, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- But charged with a murder that took place in that street and so notorious that they had to change the street name. Could you see it as a picture slot in a different set? Philafrenzy (talk) 09:03, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- The image would be more suitable for an article on the Euston Square Murder, in my opinion. Your article should still get plenty of page views even if the hook is not in the lead slot. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:28, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- Have to say that I agree with Philafrenzy, and that the army officer photo is rather dull, and that the murder woman would be rather more interesting, or could be used in another set. We owe it to our readers! By the way, although Philafrenzy is quite right about having done most of the work, I should disclose that I started the article. Edwardx (talk) 18:08, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- Of course, wasn't seeking to steal your thunder, just acknowledging my partiality. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:10, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- You could always try to persuade Yoninah to move it to another set, she likes women's portraits. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:19, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Yoninah: Philafrenzy (talk) 18:25, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- Cwm, it's not that I like women's portraits, it's like, as you told me a different time, that the image should add something to the hook. This image of a lieutenant general does nothing for the hook (which is a pretty good hook on its own). Also, we just ran one of Hawkeye7's general images a few sets earlier. The Endsleigh Gardens image adds some 19th-century flair to the hook. I'll make the switch. Yoninah (talk) 18:58, 20 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Yoninah: OK. I don't object. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:11, 20 May 2018 (UTC)
- Thank you. Yoninah (talk) 19:38, 20 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Yoninah: OK. I don't object. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:11, 20 May 2018 (UTC)
- Cwm, it's not that I like women's portraits, it's like, as you told me a different time, that the image should add something to the hook. This image of a lieutenant general does nothing for the hook (which is a pretty good hook on its own). Also, we just ran one of Hawkeye7's general images a few sets earlier. The Endsleigh Gardens image adds some 19th-century flair to the hook. I'll make the switch. Yoninah (talk) 18:58, 20 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Yoninah: Philafrenzy (talk) 18:25, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- You could always try to persuade Yoninah to move it to another set, she likes women's portraits. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:19, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- Of course, wasn't seeking to steal your thunder, just acknowledging my partiality. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:10, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- Have to say that I agree with Philafrenzy, and that the army officer photo is rather dull, and that the murder woman would be rather more interesting, or could be used in another set. We owe it to our readers! By the way, although Philafrenzy is quite right about having done most of the work, I should disclose that I started the article. Edwardx (talk) 18:08, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- The image would be more suitable for an article on the Euston Square Murder, in my opinion. Your article should still get plenty of page views even if the hook is not in the lead slot. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:28, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
- But charged with a murder that took place in that street and so notorious that they had to change the street name. Could you see it as a picture slot in a different set? Philafrenzy (talk) 09:03, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Polystoma integerrimum
On 20 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Polystoma integerrimum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the flatworm Polystoma integerrimum, a frog parasite, has a life cycle which synchronises with that of its host? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Polystoma integerrimum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Polystoma integerrimum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Maile (talk) 01:11, 20 May 2018 (UTC)
Re: Robert D. Bell
Hi Cwmhiraeth, Thanks for your comments on the subject page. They were very helpful to me, and I appreciate your taking the time. I have added a new lead section (no header) which I hope will resolve the question about Judge Bell's notability. Also, I added new section to explain better why this man seems to be notable. Doing so, has also added three more in-line citations. I wanted to wait before removing the banners at the top of the article until you have had time to review the changed page. Please let me know if you see anything else that ought to be addressed. Bruin2 (talk) 21:53, 20 May 2018 (UTC)
- @Bruin2: Thank you for making those improvements to the article, I have removed the now unnecessary tags. All new articles get reviewed to make sure they adhere to Wikipedia policy and standards. If I can be of any further assistance, please ask. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:00, 21 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Piscicolidae
On 21 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Piscicolidae, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that most fish leeches cling onto their hosts with suckers but Acanthobdella peledina uses hooked bristles for this purpose? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Piscicolidae. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Piscicolidae), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Alex Shih (talk) 00:56, 21 May 2018 (UTC)
DYK for Acanthobdella peledina
On 21 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Acanthobdella peledina, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that most fish leeches cling onto their hosts with suckers but Acanthobdella peledina uses hooked bristles for this purpose? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Acanthobdella peledina), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Alex Shih (talk) 00:56, 21 May 2018 (UTC)
Hi, some parts are written in past tense because the source was describing Gwebi College in the 1960s/70s and a current source could not be found. Thus I did not want to speculate about things like, whether the curriculum is the same or whether the college still has a cricket team 40 years after the source Jgefd (talk) 15:17, 22 May 2018 (UTC)
- Having read the article more carefully, your approach seems reasonable. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:15, 22 May 2018 (UTC)
Thank you for your review of Abdulrahman Bashkan. Ok, I will try to find additional information about the politician. Regards Investigation11111 (talk) 09:30, 23 May 2018 (UTC)
NPR Gold Award
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DYK for Little brown bustard
On 24 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Little brown bustard, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that war in the Horn of Africa may have contributed to the decline of the little brown bustard? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Little brown bustard. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Little brown bustard), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Maile (talk) 00:52, 24 May 2018 (UTC)
Thank you
Thank you for reviewing my article on Susan Kamil. It is nice have your work noticed! --Jaldous1 (talk) 15:55, 26 May 2018 (UTC)
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DYK for Ozobranchus branchiatus
On 26 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ozobranchus branchiatus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that about 1,400 leeches were found to be attached to a green sea turtle in the Persian Gulf? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ozobranchus branchiatus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ozobranchus branchiatus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
— Maile (talk) 01:42, 26 May 2018 (UTC)
Thanks
I just wanted to thank you for your attention to Drift whale. My objection was to your proposed DYK hooks. But the more interest, the better; I appreciate your time. Carbon Caryatid (talk) 15:26, 27 May 2018 (UTC)
List of political groups in the French Revolution
I did translate the List of political groups in the French Revolution from Dutch Wikipedia, but I wrote the Dutch version of the article as well, so there is no need to do any kind of attribution; I own the copyright to both articles' texts. Nederlandse Leeuw (talk) 22:39, 27 May 2018 (UTC)
Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics page nominated for speedy deletion
Hi Cwmhiraeth, can you please explain why the page was deleted? The reasons listed are violation of copyright (there is a URL included -- is this the source of violation?) and advertisement (it is not, it is am article about a professional association, it has numerous references to outside sources, including several Wiki pages. Please help. I am new to Wiki (returning after a long hiatus), and I have worked on this page for a long time after it was once already deleted (the problem was that it was missing references, which I painstakingly provided). What can I do to improve it and how can I retreive the deleted draft to improve it? thank you.