User talk:Sir Nils

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DYK for Angela Calomiris[edit]

On 18 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Angela Calomiris, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that FBI informant Angela Calomiris donated US$50 of government money to the legal defense fund for CPUSA leaders before testifying against them in court? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

Rutherford Hayes FAC[edit]

I've renominated Rutherford Hayes for FAC. If you have any more comments to add this time around, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, Coemgenus 15:45, 31 January 2011 (UTC).[reply]

CSI effect FAC[edit]

Hi! Thanks for your detailed feedback on CSI effect. It's always good to get some insight from someone who has reviewed the literature. I believe I have addressed the issues that you brought up at the FAC; would you mind having another look?

Also, I happened to notice that you're working on security dilemma. I'd be happy to take a look at it if you're thinking of bringing it to GA/FA/PR/BBQ/C3PO. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 00:28, 8 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It looks pretty good from here, with a few final thoughts: I think there's a small WP:EASTEREGG concern with the way you link to Perry Mason syndrome in the Background section. Intuitively, it seems like that link would be taking you to the article Perry Mason just as Quincy, M.E. takes you to that article.

Changed. The link to PMS is now in the Trials section. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 20:32, 10 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Also, there are a few more sources that might be good to look at. Have you seen The CSI Effect: Television, Crime, and Governance (WorldCat link)? I haven't looked at it myself, but it seems like there might be useful information in it. If you don't have access, I can get a copy easily and leaf through it. Also I link you should you have a look at "The CSI Effect and the Canadian and the Australian Jury" subscription link that has from pretty useful findings on the effect ("The study supports the notion that regular viewing of crime-related television shows influences the population’s opinions of the criminal justice process.").

My university's library has a copy of the book, and as far as I can tell, the Canada/Australia journal is freely available. I will take a look at both of these, but if you're curious and feel like helping out, I would be happy to have you leafing through them as well! --Cryptic C62 · Talk 20:32, 10 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I have started to develop more of an interest, so I think I'll get the book tomorrow and have a look. Two heads are better than one and all that.

Also, I keep coming across this quote from CSI creator Anthony Zuiker: " 'The CSI Effect' is, in my opinion, the most amazing thing that has ever come out of the series. For the first time in American history, you're not allowed to fool the jury anymore." (Original ref) and it does seem appropriate to document his enthusiasm, though I'm not quite sure where it would fit into the article. Sir Nils (talk) 14:48, 8 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm thinking that if we only use the first sentence ("...the most amazing thing..."), we could squeeze it into the Background section, though I'm still not sure where that would fit in. I'm thinking the at the very end of the last paragraph would flow nicely. Thoughts? --Cryptic C62 · Talk 20:32, 10 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds like a good place to me. Sir Nils (talk) 22:53, 11 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for nurturing the FACs![edit]

Just saw the sharp upgrades you were making to Californium. Kudos and respect.

TCO (talk) 19:21, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the kitten! Sir Nils (talk) 19:28, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]