User talk:TheoClarke/Archive 008 2

Pro/con wiki alternative Debatepedia

I saw the Wikipedia:Pro con lists page, and I have the same concerns about Wikipedia's policies discouraging pro/con lists. I would suggest looking at www.debatepedia.org. It has a "logic tree" method to creating pro con lists and allows for arguments to be made into their own pages where masses of evidence can be deposited and counter-arguments documented. Debaterx 15:39, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Geogre's ArbCom nomination

Hi Theo

I just wanted to say I think your condemnation of Geogre was a little harsh. I have always found him to be sincere and very helpful. I'm dissapointed you have not had similar experiences. Regards Giano 18:12, 11 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Giano: You are absolutely right. I have added the appropriate plaudits to my comment. Thank you for pulling me up on that. —Theo (Talk) 18:30, 11 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I made me a little sad to see the original comment too, but didn't want to pick open old wounds by saying so. I am a bit nonplussed by the opposition from so many people that I admire and respect - even some of them changing their minds - but there we are. I hate the person politics. -- ALoan (Talk) 18:55, 11 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I guess that this is why I have stayed away from wikipolitics for the last year or so. I am really sorry to cause you any discomfort. —Theo (Talk) 19:16, 11 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the response and the nice message on my talk page. I too have been trying to avoid the Wiki-politics as much as possible, and you are perfectly entitled to your opinion, of course (but thanks also for clarifying your position on the vote page). Fortunately, there are lots of articles to write. -- ALoan (Talk) 19:56, 11 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

A dilemma for you alone

Hi Theo

You are probably going to find this excruciatingly embarrassing (I'm wincing just mentioning it to you) but at the end of the day like halitosis it is better to know than not, and like the man whose wife is having an affair often those concerned are the last to know. Have you seen this Theo Clarke. If the subject seems familiar to you, you may either want to expand it to increase notability or, most likely, volunteer it for deletion. Things like this are one of the reasons I keep my surname quiet, there has been a small discussion on the subject here [1]. I'll leave it in your capable hands.

Regards and Merry Christmas Giano 14:02, 20 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for drawing this to my attention. It is beyond me why anyone would consider me sufficiently remarkable to merit such an article. I have flagged it for speedy. I do not recognise the IP addresses used for the edits apart from the RSA... presumably part of a project by an employee or fellow of the society to identify other fellows. —Theo (Talk) 17:45, 20 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Glad to have been of help. Rather like presiding over one's own execution I would immagine, never mind such is the price of notoriety. Giano 18:31, 20 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Bio resurrection

Well, as you saw I speedied Theo Clarke, but it's baaaaaaaaack. :-( Bishonen | talk 18:32, 21 December 2006 (UTC).[reply]

Not for long... +sj + 05:11, 24 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Text adventures?

Do you know anyone who is really keen on text adventures, current and historical? +sj + 05:11, 24 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Apart from me? Contact me on UK yahoo instant messenger or by email if you want names.—Theo (Talk) 10:46, 24 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Anne Frank House

Thanks for the merge! Jvhertum 20:56, 16 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Appreciative messages such as this are most warming. Thank you. —Theo (Talk) 10:57, 19 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ash

Regarding the articles: Ash (near Taunton), and: Ash (near Yeovil), and: Ash (near Stourpaine), and: Ash (near Salway) - all of which you have edited, have you got any green idea about the origin of the name Ash?

Eliko 00:12, 19 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Without research, so purely in my opinion, the name is most likely to be derived from the Ash tree, which probably grew locally. In some cases the placename may derive from a personal name. —Theo (Talk) 11:00, 19 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Drake Hotel (Chicago) Urban Legend

Do you have a citation for this edit. TonyTheTiger (talk/cont/bio) 02:16, 7 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

English Local History

You included the phrase "contemporary pluralist synthesis of specialisms" in the article you started on English local history. I'm afraid I don't understand this. Is it possible add some explanation? Rjm at sleepers 09:51, 16 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the clarification. I have now substantialy re-writen the history of English local history. I hope you have some time to look at it and improve it by editing. Rjm at sleepers 10:58, 21 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject Classroom coordination

Your name is listed at Wikipedia:School and university projects - instructions for students so I welcome you to join the new WikiProject that covers classroom assignments. Regards, Durova^Charge! 19:11, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Amazon

Since when does helping a user find a book to purchase online or read more info (where they will also find a mass of reviews) equal link farm? Links are supposed to be no-folllow on wikipedia, so why is sending a user to a site with more information about a book wrong? Just curious.

Thanks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.203.190.157 (talk) 00:15, 1 May 2007 (UTC).[reply]

"Link farm" was too harsh a summary. I apologise for that phrasing. Linking to a commercial site that aims to sell the linked product encourages the reader to buy from that supplier. I agree that Amazon provides a lot of useful information about books. In practice, however, a reader who links to Amazon and then chooses to buy the book is more likely to buy from Amazon so by making the link we are promoting Amazon. —Theo (Talk) 10:49, 1 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Appreciate and understand the explanation. I'm a usability dork, so I like to provide a user with exactly what they're looking for, but agree on your points. Thank you for following up on this.

RFC creative industries

Hello this is a comment from Alan XAX Freeman. I have made a few suggestions for improvements on Creative Industries page - see bottom of the talk page. How do you feel about these suggestions?

Alan XAX Freeman 07:05, 23 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Ted Radcliffe FAR notice

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Wikimedia UK

Hi TheoClarke,

At some point you expressed an interest in supporting Wikimedia UK. We're now ready to begin receiving applications from prospective members. If you would like to join, application forms and further information can be found at: http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/join. Feel free to ask me if you have any questions, either via my user page at the English Wikipedia or by email (andrew.walker@wikimedia.org.uk).

Thanks, Andreww 19:26, 15 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

(Membership officer, Wikimedia UK)

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Century Tower

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