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Stop acta

Why do you keep changing the acta Back.. That is the truth, If it wasent they would not be trying to hid the statis of the draft of the treaty.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.126.41.107 (talk) 22:36, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Walkway collapse at Port Ramsgate

Hello, I was editing Port of Ramsgate and was looking to mention the walkway collapse. By chance I stumbled across the article about the collapse in your sandbox which is obviously very relevant. Do you have any plans to move the article into main wikipedia space? If so, I think it would be appropriate to have a one paragraph summary in Port of Ramsgate and a link to your article. pgr94 (talk) 23:02, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

I was wanting to do a bit more on it before moving into mainspace, but to be honest I've been thinking that for about a year and haven't really got anywhere with it yet! The problem I've been having is that there is one main source talking about the collapse and I find it very difficult not to plagiarise when only using one source. Anyway, now you've given me a kick up the backside I'll have another go. Thanks for the heads up. Quantpole (talk) 07:30, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply. I didn't want to pressure you; it was just to let you know that there is interest in what you've done. You seem to have done much of the legwork in gathering sources and writing, which I might have attempted myself if hadn't found your material. Looking forward to seeing it in mainspace. pgr94 (talk) 08:21, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

Cheers. Feel free to mess around with it now if you want. I'm not particularly protective over it being in my userspace. Quantpole (talk) 08:51, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

I borrowed your opening paragraph and the references to create a new section in Port of Ramsgate. I hope that's OK with you. Also do you happen to know if the Swedish companies paid their fines in the end? There was some trouble collecting and the issue was discussed in the house of commons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Ramsgate#Walkway_collapse pgr94 (talk) 12:34, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Looks good. As far as the fine goes I don't think it was ever collected, but it may have precipitated a change to EU law (see here - I'll try and check whether it ever came to fruition). For quite a detailed look at the legal side this is very good. Quantpole (talk) 13:10, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

It was actually in my list of refs in the sandbox - the law was changed as a result - see here if you're interested. Quantpole (talk) 09:22, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

Ah yes indeed, a small paragraph hidden in the middle. So as of 2005, no payment. Pretty shocking if the company has genuinely gone unpunished. pgr94 (talk) 11:01, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

I don't think there ever will be payment, as the new law doesn't apply retrospectively. However, it does mean that if you're caught speeding in France on holiday they can enforce the fine over here! Quantpole (talk) 11:25, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

User:WearyWorld

Hello I noticed you posted at Talk:Stow-Munroe Falls High School#Class of 2010: 101st graduating class on August 11 in reference to WearyWorld (talk · contribs). It appears the same user has once again started a new account. Lately none of his edits have been disruptive, at least on the articles I watch that he/she frequently edits, but no answer has been given as to why there is a new account every few months. The latest incarnation is SoShinesAGoodDeed (talk · contribs). It's sad, though, because his/her edits have been helpful and positive lately (though somewhat misguided at times). --JonRidinger (talk) 02:59, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

Please take this to be me raising my hand. I will commit to this account. SoShinesAGoodDeed (talk) 03:52, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

I hope you do and look forward to working together on a consistent basis. --JonRidinger (talk) 04:29, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

Ditto. I agree with Jon that you appear to want to be constructive. If I may give a bit of advice, please can you start discussing things with people. If you get into a disagreement don't edit war or start using another account, but listen and think about what they are saying. Believe it or not, most people here are trying to help! If you still disagree then there are lots of options like third opinions, or requests for comments. Just remember that it's a collaborative project, and there's bound to be differences of opinion. Quantpole (talk) 11:11, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

Just to add to this - I note that you have been discussing things with Jon at the Stow-Munroe Falls high school article, and Jim Graner looks really good. Quantpole (talk) 11:15, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

Thank you. SoShinesAGoodDeed (talk) 21:22, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

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Gerrards Cross

Getting an image showing the damage that could be put on Commons and used in the article would be good. I added the fair use image because I found it hard to describe what actually happened in words, since before there was only a picture of the tunnel during construction, and this did not really show the devestation. It'd be good if a free picture could be found, though. Just to let you know, I've nommed it for GA status. Regards, Wackywace ^{converse | contribs} 10:26, 15 October 2010 (UTC)

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British People

Why did you revert your suggestions on Talk:British people? I found the reply to be very helpful! I've incorporated some of your suggestions into a new 24 person collage that I'm uploading as we speak.--res Laozi speak 23:41, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

Mainly because Bertrand Russell and John Wesley had already been suggested. I was going to go back and modify my comment, but I'm afraid it slipped my mind. I'll look through the discussion again and see if I can come up with anything helpful to say. I'm glad you found it helpful at least! Quantpole (talk)

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