User talk:Dante Alighieri

DO NOT SPAM MY TALK PAGE

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Korak according to Wold Newton

Korak, born as John Drummond (I), is the son of Roger Drummond and brother of Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond. For some reason Roger Drummond could not keep John, and John Clayton III adopted John Drummond (I). So while Korak is a son of Tarzan, he is not the biological son of Tarzan. If I remember right the reason the Wold Newton researchers had a problem with Korak being the son of Tarzan was that Tarzan would have been 12 when Korak was born or something like that. Just FYI.
—Lady Aleena talk/contribs 01:43, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Believe me, the Wold Newton setting is vast and convoluted. However, Korak was not mentioned by the originator of the setting, and that is why he was not mentioned in the main article. He is on the list however, so he is not forgotten. You should take a look at just how many characters from so many sources have all been interconnected by this setting and its imaginative collaborators. - LA @ 08:00, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

Re: FP delist closing procedure

Hi Dante!
Yeah, a delist nom is like the reverse to a nomination nom. For a picture to be dilisted it needs a 2/3 majority. So if the results were 10 delist 5 keep it would be a delist, but if it were 10 delist 6 keep it is retained. --Fir0002 07:53, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

Hummingbird Hawk-moth FPC

Hi! You supported the Hummingbird Hawk-moth FPC (like everyone else who commented), but HighInBC uploaded an edit that absolutely no-one commented on. I can't promote the image without knowing which version to promote, so now I have to ask everyone which version they prefer. Would you mind specifying which image you are supporting? Thanks. Raven4x4x 09:28, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Fremont/Hayward

Hey, I'm currently living in Livermore. Are there any local Wikipedia meetups? We have one in Goettingen every other month and the Bay Area is a lot bigger... --Dschwen 16:03, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

I've been here for two months now, but I'm leaving on e 25th. This might be a bit to short to start up a whole new meet-up. Well, maybe it's worth a try.--Dschwen 16:43, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Request of Help: moderation

The article about Boscovich is NPOV due to nationalistic ideas. I've tried to mark it as NPOV several times, but the user User: Ante Perkovic always deleted it. My idea is that the article should be marked NPOV, than rewritten in a neutral way, presenting all the points of view. Thank you.

--Giovanni Giove 19:27, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Re: Canon Lens Equipment

Hi Dante!
That's extremely generous of you! I'll bear that in mind on any future purchases. Thanks! --Fir0002 12:42, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

Hangman

Hi Dante, I started a new round at Wikipedia:WikiHangman_Tournament/Tournament_1/Match_6/Round_2/B.

Why'd you delete my entry

I just submitted an entry for the music genre Swordmetal. You deleted it less than 10 minutes after I submitted it claiming it was nonsense. That is an obviously ignorant claim, since the genre clearly exists whether you listen to it or not.

I do not appreciate you deleting my submissions without researching the topic at hand. You don't know everything and that quick delete was apparently a "if Dante doesn't know about it, it doesn't belong on Wiki" act.

People like you make the Internet frustrating. I'm going to resubmit the entry and I suggest you mind your own business, or, if you're just that determined to ensure Wiki is filled with legit content, LOOK UP THE GENRE BEFORE YOU DELETE IT!

--Sean Cannon

Re: 85mm lens photo

Hi Dante!
Yeah no worries, I was kinda surprised it was promoted, and although I disagree with the rationale behind "ad shot" opposes, I agree that there was no way that the consensus was in favour of a promote. Thanks, --Fir0002 00:15, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

APBT

hello dante-

i don't know who you are, but i like tuttle :)

i wanted to ask you if he is a rescue or if you bought him from a breeder, if a breder, i am interested in his ped. or just the kennel name if you don't mind.

i am an apbt freak and spend a large amount of my time studying the history and peds of well bred dogs.

I have an apbt mix currently and am expectign a new pup after 2007. i really like tuttle's looks and headset, and would appreciate any info you would like to share.

you can post here or contact me privately @ dizzyvinyl@aol.com

thanks for your time. Vanessa (dizzyvinyl)

AN/I

Please see [1] where I have have enacted the proposed solution by emailing Taxman my new nick to distribute to who he wishes as he sees fit. Jtkiefer ^talk 08:30, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

Klimt caption

See User_talk:Atomaton#Masturbation_page_vandalism. All fixed now.

WP:WHMT

We need some more people for the second Wikipedia:WikiHangman Tournament. If you are interested, add your name to the "waiting list" (who will all play because we have a lack of people -- the "waiting list" is only for show). Just thought I'd give you a heads-up. Also, the rules have been modified, so that may be of value. If you have any questions, please contact me at my talk page. Ian Manka Talk to me! 23:45, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

Klopman Diamond

Hi, you added that Myron Cohen was the originator of the Klopman Diamond gag, but on that entry page, it says the joke is traditional and has apparently been around for a long time. If so, it wouldn't have an originator of relatively recent vintage, and furthermore, you haven't sourced your Myron Cohen claim. I'm not saying you're wrong to put this in there, but it needs sourcing - and both pages need to be consistent and even NPOV. If you have the source, then the joke page needs to say it's not traditional, or that it became traditional after being written by Cohen. Bruxism 02:51, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

I like your suggestion (on my talk page). If it's really in the oral tradition, finding an "originator" will be hard to do. Bruxism 23:48, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Your opinion, please

Hi! We welcome your opinion, or participation on Wikipedia:WikiProject Sexology and sexuality/WIP-image-guidelines where we are attempting to develop useful guidelines to help solve a variety of problems. Atom 15:11, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Hermes

Hi, I actually split the paragraph in two in this edit and added information, correcting a bit (I had some time and made a trip to the library to dig up the primary sources - it is the only way you can ever be sure of anything when dealing with the classics, and even then you are at a handicap if you do not have the original language). Haiduc 01:11, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

I got it off the Wikipedia Herma article, but I have not yet found anything to back that up, nor has the original poster. If you find anything supporting it please let me know. Haiduc 23:32, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

Willamette Meteorite

Thanks for sprucing up that page. I tried, via a quick Google search, to find a reference to what was happening in that older photo so I could provide a meaningful caption, but I failed. :) It appears to be from the day they moved the meteorite to the museum. Thanks for fixing it. Happy editing! Katr67 02:42, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

Bronx Zoo

Hi Dante, thanks for the message. And yes indeed, they both are the same bird (I only saw one) :) Also, your image of the Palawan Peacock Pheasant is awesome!! I'm jealous ... LOL. Couple times there, those pheasant keep hiding from me. I put it on taxobox and wikicommons Bronx Zoo, if you don't mind. Any chance, you took picture of Green Junglefowl? I only have female (never saw the male, so far ..). --Stavenn 01:01, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

I don't know much about photography, but your pic is sharp enough to me. Considering that the bird is very hyper, hides a lot and the place is pretty dark. You capture the bird' whole body and its metallic blue feathers, nice pose too :) ... If you have images of Mariana Fruit-dove, St. Vincent Parrot, Pheasant Pigeon and Wattled Curassow of Bronx Zoo, it would be a great additions on Wiki. Thanks :P --Stavenn 02:20, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I noticed :) Thanks a lot ... hehe. Your pics are great !! I never got decent picture of that birds in the zoo (that's why I requested). Palawan Peacock Pheasant, Mariana and Pheasant Pigeon loves to hide in the dark, St. Vincent hides in top corner and Wattled Curassow way down low. You did great capturing clear pics of those birds. Your pigeon is not lousy at all, are you kidding me. Mine is all dark, can't see the birds .. whenever I cleared the image, the Pheasant Pigeon became a new species: Black Pigeon instead .. LOL. Someday, I will take good pics of those birds like yours. Thanks again and have a great weekend ! --Stavenn 01:01, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Announcement

Announcement The "Help name my baby" Poll has closed :). Greta Annette was born 12/12/06. She weighs 6lbs 14oz and is 19inches long. Mother and baby are both doing fine. Thanks for all the suggestions! To keep this slightly Wikipedia related I have started Adopt a State, so adopt your state article today!

I'm trying to straighten something out.

Follow the link to your edit here. It goes to a porn site. So I thought it's a joke. I think an apology's in order, but I need to get to the bottom of this. My apology in advance. Xiner (talk, email) 00:08, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

If you have AIM, my username is AngelusOfGalway. I'm really sorry as it looks like a huge misunderstanding. I first went to your link and it went to a porn site. Then it was fluid dynamics. I'm trying to figure out how that happened, but it caused my vandal radar to go crazy. You must be the calmest guy alive judging by your reactions to my actions. Xiner (talk, email) 00:14, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

No problems, it was an honest mistake, made all the more easy by some VERY shady dealings on the part of the new owner of the website. --Dante Alighieri | Talk 00:21, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Ok, it's not as entertaining as I thought. I definitely missed a few red lights there. Mea culpa. But anyway, here are the uncensored facts of what happened. Xiner (talk, email) 02:46, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Ok, I've corrected the misinfo I put in wiktionary. Thanks. Xiner (talk, email) 21:12, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Oh ok. It worked out well though b/c I checked out that archived discussion and found the meaning of that cryptic Chinese character. It means baiji, not dolphin as I'd inserted into wiktionary. Xiner (talk, email) 00:07, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Happy New Year (and a request)

Hello again. I'd like to delete Two of Hearts and was wondering if you could help. Before I tried to straighten out the disambig situation there today, it was a disambig page that links to a) the Playing card and b) the Two of Hearts (song). Confusingly, Two of hearts redirecte to Playing card, despite the fact that placing a disambig in Playing card would look a bit odd. If you could delete Two of Hearts, then Two of Hearts (song) could be moved there. I've already placed the disambig link to Playing card in Two of Hearts (song). Thanks.

Oh, and happy new year. Xiner (talk, email) 01:17, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Hi again. I've decided that I should wait a few more months for RfA. Sorry for the change of mind. Xiner (talk, email) 00:26, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Hmm...A third and fourth nomination offer came, and it doesn't feel right to reject them. Could you be so kind as to contribute to the RfA? I promise, this time I'll go through with it. Xiner (talk, email) 16:24, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Oooh, Dante, you're being too humble, or I wasn't clear enough. I was asking for your co-nomination statement, which you'd offered. I don't want people to think I'm canvassing for support here. :) Xiner (talk, email) 21:52, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

You can find my reply on my talk page

You've left a comment on my talk page and I've replied. Please read my talk page again. Morris Munroe 16:17, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

talk:Reality

No, I only supported keeping protection for the article talk at the current moment. If the article's protection expires in 2 days, then also unprotect the talk page at that date. Nishkid64 14:37, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

Impunv block

You blocked Impunv (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) for violating 3RR. I don't see any previous warning on his talk page - is there a previous history to this user? Yuser31415 21:11, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

He's certainly disruptive, but you blocked him for edit warring. Perhaps clarifying the block message might help. Yuser31415 21:24, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes, no problems. I added a second block message. Good luck, Yuser31415 21:29, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Golden-Road.net on Deletion review

Hola!

A request to clarify deletion was posted on Deletion review. I endorse overtuning the deletion and rewrite because I remember reading the page that was originally deleted was heavily biased. It said to notify the latest user responsible, so here you go. NoInsurance (chat?) 13:22, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Thats not quite right

Actually, i was placing the {{db-copyright}} on that page because looking at Mets studio and the article, the information was created almost word-for-word or as an advertisment. I did not create this page, if you look at the history. If you are referring to the talk page, that was an accident as i thought the template had to be placed there for the article to be deleted. Sorry. This comes from placing so many other templates on talk pages e.g. {{Move|Blah}} Simply south 19:41, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

No worries. Simply south 19:43, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Some durable vandalism

Please look at Baptists specifically chapter 1.4, Baptists in the United States. An inappropriate term appears in the subheader. It doesn't appear in my edit window. 1. How did it get there? 2. How do I remove it? (I can't claim to agree with these folks, but that is no reason to let their page get vandalized.) RPellessier | Talk 21:49, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Gone now, vanished. It said, "poopy." I couldn't find the edit that put it in, or the one that removed it. RPellessier | Talk 08:44, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

User:Dante Alighieri

User:Dante Alighieri is me! --Dante Alighieri | Talk 19:13, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

RAID image on commons

Consider uploading it to En Wiki under fair use. I don't give it high chances on Commons. meta:copyright paranoia is too strong there.-- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  03:51, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi "Dante". What can I say? You're a wonderful admin, putting up with my porn-paranoia, dallying, and during the trial, stressful rants. Hopefully, this thank-you note will go some way in remedying that. Rest assured that I have heard every voice loud and clear during the discussion, and will strive to use the mop carefully and responsibly. Thank you for your support, and please don't hesitate to let me know how I am doing anytime. Xiner (talk, email) 00:12, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Fringe science . . .

Just thought you should know, a rather fringe wikipedian has been taking liberties with the Fringe Science article. I reverted it to its status before he got to it, but it had sat in the modified version for about a month before I discovered it. Pschelden 10:39, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

"There is nothing more irritating"

That was highly amusing. While I grant that I did bait GN a bit, he was kind of pushing it. — SMcCandlish [talk] [contrib] ツ 00:49, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

RFA Thanks

I would like to thank you for your support in my recent RFA. As you may or may not be aware, it passed with approximately 99% support. I ensure you that I will use the tools well, and if I ever disappoint you, I am open to recall. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to leave me a note on my talkpage. Thanks again, ^demon^{[omg plz]} 20:35, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: Trent Lott photos

Yes, you're right. I did note that the user is of questionable reliability on the majority of the images, but I didn't on some of the earlier ones I tagged. --Tom (talk - email) 12:30, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

User:Tim Pope

Hello! I have unblocked this user, as I know him and this is his real name and he's told me he intends on being constructive. —Signed, your friendly neighborhood MessedRocker. 21:01, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

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What is considered as a racial slur

I am trying to understand the wiki's NPOV that covers this problem. I understand you could be right person to ask more about this problem.

E.g. Having a topic with content that could be probably hurting people who belong to a certain community as mentioned at nigger. Can you kindly explain me if this article that is talking about certain race would not be probably hurting the sentiments of the people belonging to that community?

What exactly does this NPOV actually stand for. I hardly understand it.BalanceRestored 13:04, 14 July 2007 (UTC)