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Bouncing Wikipedia Globe

I love your User Page! How/where did you get the bouncing Wikipedia globe? JudyCS (talk) 23:08, 4 January 2014 (UTC)

Hey JudyCS! That was from my User:Mediran/Float subpage. You can transclude that page to your userpage or copy this:
<div style="position: fixed; right:0; bottom:0; display:block;">
[[File:New-Bouncywikilogo.gif|155px|link=|alt=Mediran]]
</div>
and paste it to your own page. Thanks! :) Mediran (t • c) 01:37, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
Thank you so much, Mediran! I just added your bouncing globe to my page! Thank you so much for sharing your fun creativity! JudyCS (talk) 21:17, 5 January 2014 (UTC)

SpongeBob SquarePants


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Books & Bytes New Years Double Issue

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SpongeBob - Ephemeral segments

Hi, Mediran. I noticed this edit by United States Man, which drew my attention to the 356 segments summary, and I thought I'd solicit your thoughts about the following matter: I know you worked out a great solution for updating episodes across multiple articles without having to go to each article and make the change, via an "episode count template". If we leave behind an ongoing "segments" count, it seems to confuse things. For example, the article currently mentions 356 segments aired, but is that an old number? Is there any value to creating a new "segment count template" or are we wasting time listing segments, per this discussion? Related, I'm not sure that United States Man's contribution is useful, as we don't explain how a "full" episode differs from any other episode. I will be cutting that. Regards, Cyphoidbomb (talk) 02:32, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

Hi Cyphoidbomb! Thanks for your opinion. Anyway, I added the segment count because its mention is needed. The article should introduce the total segments in the series. I don't see any reason not to add that despite that discussion. The problem in the discussion is that the word "individual" is said to be redundant and "(totaling 356 eleven minute segments)" is inappropriate because not all segments are 11-min long, etc. I think "189 episodes (357 segments)" is enough. If it is ephemeral, it can be changed pronto. What do you think? Thanks. Mediran (t • c) 04:02, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
Sorry, I cited the wrong discussion. The newer discussion started here. I can't say that the discussion inspired any contrary discussion, but so far there are two editors (myself included) who think that an ongoing "segments" tally may be unnecessary. Regards, Cyphoidbomb (talk) 04:24, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
Why? The show is a show that has episodes that are split into at least two segments. That is a major aspect of it. Also, it is not WP:OR because that is just another way to tally the count. If it is OR, then we should also remove the "189" count. Mediran (t • c) 07:07, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
I don't feel so strongly about it to make a stink. I yield. :) Cyphoidbomb (talk) 17:58, 20 January 2014 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of SpongeBob SquarePants (season 7)

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Your GA nomination of Dunces and Dragons

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Your GA nomination of Legends of Bikini Bottom

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Your GA nomination of SpongeBob SquarePants (season 3)

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upload the display picture of Govinda(actor)

hi dear, it is my humble request for you to Please upload the display picture of Govinda(actor) on Wikipedia (Link is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Govinda_%28actor%29). I have uploaded it so many times but every time some issue occurs regarding license or copyright. I don't know how to fix it or upload image successfully. You can find best pictures of Govinda here

http://themirchmasala.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/govinda-photoshoot.jpg

http://hamaraphotos.com/albums300_2012/wpw-20130504/hpse_normal__1644962347_%20Govinda%20photo%20shoot%20for%20designer%20Suprabha%20Jain%20%289%29.jpg

So it would be much better if you upload either the pictures whose link i have given above of Govinda without any licensing/copyright issue or upload any best picture of Govinda Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amanraj6 (talk • contribs) 20:26, 24 January 2014 (UTC)

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Hello, Mediran, I am very interested in helping to fight vandalism on Wikipedia, and feel I understand the basics of the encyclopedia enough to begin training at the Counter-Vandalism Unit Academy. You looked to be the best available instructor for me near my timezone (according to the list of trainers), and if it's OK with you, I ask to be trained. Thank you for your time taken to consider this request. Have a nice day! --ObiWanDiscuss 17:47, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Happy Birthday to you!!

Hey, Mediran . When there was no one for help you were the only hope for me. When there was no light you were the only light. And you were the only one to help me at my first days. So at this very happy day, I give you this, a small wish. Many Many happy returns of this day. And Happy Birthday to you Mediran. Pratyya (Hello!) 13:34, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

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Improperly sourced SpongeBob eps

Hi Mediran, I wanted to get your feedback. At SpongeBob SquarePants (season 9) these episodes are listed, but when I double-check the sources I see a general page like this one that says "Upcoming TV Show times" and "No upcoming shows found!" Should we delete these or do you have better sources?

190a 12a "Dueling Picnics" TBA TBA — —
SpongeBob convinces Mr. Krabs to hold the Krusty Krab's first annual company picnic.[79]
190b 12b "Krabs' Army" TBA TBA — —
Mr. Krabs thinks that the boys are slacking on the job and puts them through his personal boot camp.[80]
191 13 "SpaceBob InvaderPants" TBA TBA — —
SpongeBob and Patrick become obsessed with making contact with extraterrestrial life, they ask Sandy to build a device that transmits the luring smell of : Krabby Patties.[81]

Thanks, Cyphoidbomb (talk) 01:42, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

I was also thinking to remove those episodes from the list because there are really no sources, aside from public forums like "http://www.sbmania.net/forums/topic/36866-new-episodes-airing-in-australia/" and "http://www.thesbcommunity.com/forums/index.php?/topic/10047-new-episodes-revealed-by-australia-schedule/". The source they found was that the episodes are set to air Jan 11/3PM. Yet, there are no other sources confirming it. I checked the US Copyright Office but found no results about it. I say remove it until those "episodes" are officially announced. Thanks. Mediran (t • c) 10:35, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
Okay, I'll cut 'em. Cyphoidbomb (talk) 15:23, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

Best Day Ever copyedit

I'm going to begin copyediting this article now. I'll check in with updates :) -Newyorkadam (talk) 14:34, 11 February 2014 (UTC)Newyorkadam

I'm going to be doing this like a GA review, I hope you don't mind... I think it'll help :)

  • "In the episode, SpongeBob is determined to have a perfect day starting with doing what he loves best." What does he love doing best?
    • Removed "starting with ..."
  • I read online that Patrick broke not only his own net but SpongeBob's too, and that SpongeBob gave patrick his new set. This isn't mentioned in the article.
    • Added.
  • "Determined not to miss out on this activity as he had done with the others" This line confuses me. In the plot summary, he didn't miss out on any activities other than with Patrick. Or do you mean he missed some of Squidward's other recitals?
    • What had happened was that SpongeBob missed his activities when he had to help his friends with their problems. So, that's that.
  • "The featured song "The Best Day Ever" was composed by Tom Kenny, SpongeBob's voice actor, and Andy Paley.[3] The song was originally a part of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie soundtrack that was released on November 9, 2004.[4][5][6] At the time, Kenny, with Paley, worked for an album, on what would become The Best Day Ever album, with songs "The Best Day Ever" and "Under My Rock".[7] The team of the 2004 feature film needed two extra filler tracks for the film soundtrack.[7] Eventually, Stephen Hillenburg, the series creator and director of the film, heard the songs and decided to put it on the soundtrack.[7] "The Best Day Ever" was played during the closing credits of the film which was never intended.[7]" This paragraph confuses me. It needs some rewording. It's not clear which movie it was originally for, which it was actually used in, etc. The line that I bolded is the most unclear. I would fix this paragraph but I'm sure you know better than I about what's correct.
    • Thanks. However, I know you can fix this. The song was released on The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie soundtrack. Originally, Kenny and Paley were writing songs on the then-The Best Day Ever album. At the time, during the production of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, the team needed two more tracks. When Hillenburg heard the songs, he decided to add it on the soundtrack and be played in the film credits.
  • "Throughout the month of November, Nick Hotel released a "Best Day Ever" package to its guests starting at $369." What did the package include?
    • I don't really know. I can't find any sources saying what the package included.

Done past 'Production' section!

  • "Originally, Kenny and Paley were working on a "Brian Wilson-esque" song with "Brian Wilson-esque" background vocals on it. Kenny said "[...]and at the last minute, we had this opportunity to reach out to him and ask if he'd do it[...] But Brian's people said he was going on to Hawaii the next day with his wife and kids, and then going on the road." Eventually, Kenny got a call from Wilson saying that "I loved the idea."" So, what'd they end up doing?
    • Added.
  • I can't find the artist for the last song ("The Best Day Ever/Bonus Material" ) but I think it should be there.
    • According to this link by Artistdirect, that is a multimedia track. I think it's just OK to not have the writing credits for that song.
  • I don't understand why the section about the reception is called 'Critical reception' when there's barely anything negative mentioned in it. I'd suggest just calling it 'Reception'.
    • Done.
  • I think you should add a negative review to the 'Reception' (at the moment called 'Critical reception') section. This way you have a mix of positive and negative reviews, rather than mostly positive.
    • Sorry, I can't find any negative reviews.
  • The second paragraph in the 'Reception' section (not the album one, the episode one) is taken almost word for word from the reference.
    • Fix.
  • You have viewing statistics in the episode's 'Reception' section but you don't mention critic reception and/or fan reception.
    • Will add that.
  • I saw in your request for the copyedit that you think the 'Plot summary' section is too long. I think it's the right size, and everything mentioned in it is important to the episode.
    • Wow, thanks for that.

I think that's it. I'm going to put this Good Article review on hol- oh wait... :P -Newyorkadam (talk) 21:06, 11 February 2014 (UTC)Newyorkadam

P.S. You've inspired me to try and get Mr. Krabs to GA. This'll be fun :) -Newyorkadam (talk) 19:07, 11 February 2014 (UTC)Newyorkadam

Thanks Newyorkadam for this. I have added what was suggested and please take a look to the article again to see and well correct the prose of some of my additions. Good luck on getting Mr. Krabs to GA! ;) Mediran (t • c) 11:34, 12 February 2014 (UTC)
Looks great! I suggest you look over my changes to the paragraph about the album (second paragraph of the 'Production' section) to make sure they're correct. -Newyorkadam (talk) 12:23, 12 February 2014 (UTC)Newyorkadam

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Your GA nomination of SpongeBob SquarePants (season 5)

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Your GA nomination of SpongeBob SquarePants (season 8)

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Talkback

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GOCE February blitz wrapup

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March 2014 GAN Backlog Drive

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Also, something that I thought I would share with all of you is that we raised $20.88 (USD) for the WMF in the December 2013 drive. It may not sound like a lot but considering that that was raised just because we reviewed articles, I would say that's pretty good! With that success, pledges can be made for the upcoming drive if you wish.

More info regarding the drive and full descriptions regarding the changes to this drive can be found on the the drive page. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a message on the drive talk page.

I look forward to your participation and hope that because of it, some day the backlog will be gone!

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Books & Bytes, Issue 4

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Happy WikiBirthday!

I just noticed that you and I share the same WikiBirthday. Hope this past two years of editing has been memorable. I'm pretty pleased what I've gotten done in a year. Chris Troutman (talk) 08:14, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

SLR. Hi Chris. I wish you the same and I'm very proud of you. Thanks so much! :) Mediran (t • c) 08:06, 4 March 2014 (UTC)
Sorry I missed it. Happy WikiBirthday!--Mark Miller (talk) 08:18, 4 March 2014 (UTC)
Hi Mark!! Thanks! :) Mediran (t • c) 08:20, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

GAN March 2014 Backlog Drive

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File:SpongeBob S5.jpg listed for deletion

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Template:SpongeBob SquarePants episode count

Hello. Why did you cancel my edit? There are 189 episodes... Guycn2 (talk) 20:23, 11 March 2014 (UTC)

The template counts the number of aired episodes. Mediran (t • c) 10:27, 12 March 2014 (UTC)
Now I'm curious :P Which episode didn't air? -Newyorkadam (talk) 11:11, 12 March 2014 (UTC)Newyorkadam
Episode 10 (S9) "Kenny the Cat / Yeti Krabs" in the US. Mediran (t • c) 11:13, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

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Spongebob image

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List of awards and nominations received by SpongeBob SquarePants

Hey I noticed you started the spongebob squarepants awards article, it looks great!!! I had to commend you for it! Kringe1 (talk) 04:28, 5 April 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for that! Mediran (t • c) 07:09, 5 April 2014 (UTC)

Thanks much

Thank you for your comments at Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of awards and nominations received by Penn & Teller: Bullshit!/archive1.

I agreed with them, so I just implemented all your helpful recommendations directly.

Perhaps you could revisit back at Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of awards and nominations received by Penn & Teller: Bullshit!/archive1 ?

Thank you for your time,

— Cirt (talk) 04:40, 6 April 2014 (UTC)

Would it be alright to collapse your addressed comments at the FLC ? — Cirt (talk) 16:23, 6 April 2014 (UTC)

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Books & Bytes - Issue 5

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April blitz wrap-up and May copyediting drive invitation

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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie


Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack

Hey Mediran,
I realise your status currently says "busy" (despite saying that for a few months now), but I was wondering if you could reply to my comments that I let you at the FAC for the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack article? That would be great. Thank you! -- Rhain1999 (talk to me) 07:42, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

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Star Wars

Hi. Thanks for your work on the article, but did you not see the banner on the top, asking other editors not to work on this article while we're going through it on a copy edit basis? Please don't do any more editing until the banner is replaced. It's just that sometimes this can lead to editing conflicts... especially if a section is taking a long time to go through. Thanks for your patience. It's a long article (and dear to my heart), so I want to take my time with it. Onel5969 (talk) 17:54, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

Sorry if that's the case. I'm sure my edits didn't cause you conflict/confusion as I only added some sources and some prose way below. Sorry, and thanks and thanks for your c/e works! — Mediran [talk] 03:07, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
No worries. No they hadn't yet, as they were all later in the article. I just didn't want it to happen. I'm about a quarter way through, won't get much done tomorrow (Mother's Day), but will most likely finish on Tuesday or Wednesday. Onel5969 (talk) 03:31, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
However, is it all right for me to add some info not yet covered in the article? — Mediran [talk] 06:30, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
The best thing would be to hold off until I finish the c/e.Onel5969 (talk) 12:23, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

Okay, only the last two sections to go. I just finished the copy edit on the "Home release" sub-section. I did it in two edits, since I had to delete several sentences which did not make sense, and therefore I couldn't copy edit. One was uncited, and the other one had a citation which didn't seem to refer to the material. You might want to take a look at that change. Onel5969 (talk) 23:51, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

@Mediran: - Okay, the c/e edit is done. Thanks for your patience. If you don't mind, I may go in and do some stylistic edits, perhaps do some research, etc... Onel5969 (talk) 02:12, 13 May 2014 (UTC)
Thank you very much Onel5969 for your copyedits. It was really a big help to the article's improvement to FA-class. Also, I would appreciate your future edits to the article! Thanks again. — Mediran [talk] 07:11, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

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Stephen Hillenburg

Hi. Just finished the copy edit. If you don't mind, I one suggestion, and one thing I'd like to point out in the edit:

  • First, I think you need to combine the early life and ed section with the early career section, they overlap, particularly the CalArts part.
  • Second, in several quotations, I changed the capitalization of the first word, since in the sentence structure the word should not be capitalized. However, I put the changed letter in brackets, since it was changed from the original, but that is a matter of opinion, some say the brackets are unnecessary. Good luck. Onel5969 (talk) 16:54, 20 June 2014 (UTC)

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