No problem - it is on my watchlist. Unfortuantely I will not be able to make it to the grill in the city of brotherly love (this time, at least). Ruhrfisch ><>°° 20:11, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
It's all great test of patience of course, but hopefully there is progress. As a rule we are good at picking up on style and I fear fairly weak on substance. Perhaps for next April Fool's I'll come up with a GA on a completely invented island or similar. It might take quite a while for anyone to notice. I should get round to the Park sometime this weekend. At first glance it looks great, but I'm sure I can come up with a few tweaks. All the best and thanks for your support. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 10:24, 12 April 2008 (UTC)
What's H Smith? Anyway, the source is the Sabhal Mòr database ( http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/sbg/lorg.php), the place name for Foula having been provided to them by Dr Iain Mac an Tàilleir of the Scottish Place Name Soc (he's the chap who provides the Scottish Government with the official Gaelic names of places), not sure how you'd reference that though. Akerbeltz 20:35, 03 April 2008 (GMT)]
Thanks for that - I've put it in as a citation. A wee bit rickety, but much better than nothing. Unfortunately it's not listed at Mac an Tàilleir's http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/language/gaelic/pdfs. H-Smith is Hamish Haswell-Smith whose (2004) The Scottish Islands was already cited in the infobox, but who only provides a Norse name. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 21:15, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
I'm afraid my Gaelic is all but non-existent. I can find Foula and I can see that Dr T is Faic Tùsan No 49, but when I choose 49 it just takes me to a page of 'A's with no obvious way forward. How do I connect Foula with 49? Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 21:55, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
Ta for the message. Between you and moi, the most recent DYK turns out to be wrong, even though sourced! Thomas de Rossy (you'll recognize the name, though it's a different one here) went to the holy see and was consecrated! Bah to the Chronicle of Man and its followers! Walter de Coventre? The guy is so much work. I guess he, if he passes, will perhaps be the most obscure FA yet ... certainly among religious figures! Best, Deacon of Pndapetzim ( Talk) 18:15, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
Done They are all obscure to me mate - although you probably think the same about
Out Skerries.
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Walk 13:15, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi, " Emery Molyneux" is currently undergoing an FA review: see " Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Emery Molyneux". One reviewer has suggested that a fresh pair of eyes go through the article for readability. Since you were the GA reviewer, if you're free would you like to oblige? Thanks. — Cheers, JackLee – talk– 13:55, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
No worries. Thanks! — Cheers, JackLee – talk– 15:21, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
Hack nonsense. This was brought up before, and I commented on it somewhere. Can't remember where though. A giant big YAWN! BTW, you'll need to triple the size of that wind farm article if you want it on DYK. meh. Deacon of Pndapetzim ( Talk) 22:50, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
Hi, you're welcome, and thanks for starting the article, I probably wouldn't have come across the subject otherwise. - Bobet 13:33, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
-- Daniel Case ( talk) 03:33, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
Any further thoughts on what I posted on the discussion page [ [1]]? It looks a bit of a mess. -- Akerbeltz ( talk) 14:21, 9 April 2008 (UTC)
In case you've missed it, I object to your edits and proposals at Scotland and Talk:Scotland. My reasons are there. -- Jza84 | Talk 19:49, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
I'm tidying up a page ( Usurbil) at the moment that someone ran through Babelfish... Ive added an infobox and I'd like to add a label for % of Basque speakers (as the Basque and Spanish versions have) but I just can't get it to work. I've currently added it as a footnote but that doesn't work very well... you couldn't give me a pointer on how to add a label for Density of Basque Speakers to such a box? Thanks. Akerbeltz ( talk) 10:58, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
Hm never done that, I got the box from the Donostia page and assumed it would be easier to adjust that. Are these boxes pre-set somehow, or in other words, would it be easier to go to the Donostia page and ask if someone can add that to the box in general? Thanks! Akerbeltz ( talk) 12:56, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
Ok I'll do that, thanks! Akerbeltz ( talk) 18:49, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
Hello, I noticed that you took part in the recent FLRC for List of Arsenal F.C. players and thought you might be interested in participating in a new discussion. The FLRC was closed as no consensus and it is clear the the issue of incompleteness in longer FLs is not over, so a discussion page has been started here. Please feel free to comment. -- Scorpion 0422 21:22, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
You're right, it is "am Fear ..." rather than "an Fear". I think the article should mention the Yeti thing in passing, because although some people think it represents the same phenomenon (whatever that is!), it's not the most populat theory. Westerners tend to see yeti and sasquatch as animals, rather than guardian spirits/genii loci (sp?) as am Fear Liath is, and sasquatch amongst the Indians. -- MacRusgail ( talk) 13:50, 20 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, when it passed FA I was really .... no I can't say it Jimfbleak ( talk) 16:05, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
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Congratulations - and I'm sorry I missed it. I was intending to get involved but I am still stuck in the prehistoric. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 17:34, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations and thanks to you and the 'others' mentioned in the Signpost. A wonderful step forward towards sanity. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 08:18, 25 April 2008 (UTC)
Absolutely magnificent work. Easily one of the finest articles I've ever seen on Wikipedia. JKBrooks85 ( talk) 06:40, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
I replied at FLC, but thanks again. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 19:59, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
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This award is given with respect and admiration to Ben MacDui for assistance in helping Black Moshannon State Park become a Featured Article from Ruhrfisch and Dincher ( talk) 18:19, 27 April 2008 (UTC) |
Fantastic - Punxsutawney Phil is one of my favourite actors! Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 20:05, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
Why did you revert my edits? They weren't questionable changes. The way it is now (with your revert) has a political sentence mixed with a geography statement. The next question again mixes political defintion with geography. Do you not agree that it is better to not have them mixed up? That's all I did. 78.16.123.86 ( talk) 20:49, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
A quick glance at the Archive Summary and talk page will show you that there have been screeds of discussion about the wording of the lead. In my view, the only way to avoid constant edit wars on this page is for users to propose and discuss controversial changes before they are implemented. If you make such a suggestion no doubt it will be taken on its merits. Regards, Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 07:39, 28 April 2008 (UTC)
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Ben MacDui...Thank you for supporting my nomination for adminship. Through it I have become aware of a great many people who can help me in my future editing endeavors. Even though I was not promoted, your support shows that I still have something to contribute to Wikipedia, even if it is minor edits to fix spelling and grammar to working in WikiProjects to help others make great articles. If you wish to further discuss the nomination, please use its talk page. Stop by my talk page anytime, even if it is just to say hello. Have a wonderful day! - LA @ 04:32, 30 April 2008 (UTC) |
Not for worry, i see that it is most funny joke and that maybe as Scottish it should be Aye aye instead for Yes yes, yes?
It is like for catching a pidgeon yes? always fly for difficult and gone you know this, yes? YESYESandmanygoals ( talk) 13:57, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
Congrats on finally doing the flora of Scotland article! Good complement to the Fauna of Scotland one. BTW, did you see the Natural World doc the other week Moose in the Glen? Deacon of Pndapetzim ( Talk) 14:14, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, and no I'm afraid I didn't. Was it about rodents or artiodactyls :)? Incidentally, am I right in thinking there is a bit of gap in the historical record re 'The Romans in Scotland' or similar? Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 18:27, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
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Given with respect and admiration to Ben MacDui for you work on Timeline of prehistoric Scotland, especially for your calm and patient attitude through a long and challenging FLC. Yours, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 00:04, 3 May 2008 (UTC) |
You are very kind - and I should be thanking you for your support. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 17:17, 3 May 2008 (UTC)
You're welcome! Akerbeltz ( talk) 11:34, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
Good work! Glad to see it made it, and thanks for the barnstar! If you have a free moment, could you take a look at List of Atlantic Coast Conference football champions? I'd love to have input on that FLC from someone who's unfamiliar with American football. JKBrooks85 ( talk) 21:08, 4 May 2008 (UTC)
What do you think of Scotland in the Iron Age? Bit wooly, but gives more chronological flexibility and reduces the chance of overlap if you move on to other topics. Creates a clear division between other prehistoric topics, such as Scotland in the Bronze Age, where factors like the Romans aren't so conveniently present. Proper coverage in any case would involve discussing a longer earlier period as the Roman era won't make sense otherwise. This is a very complicated and deep subject btw. What kind of resources do you have for it if I may ask? :) You've got the brains to deal with it no doubt, the biggest problem might be resources. Best, Deacon of Pndapetzim ( Talk) 19:27, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Well part of the problem with the Iron Age is knowing when it begins. At least the Romans had the decency to arrive and leave in some sort of organised and verifiable way. As for resources.... my chief resource is surprise and fear.. Sorry, my two main resources are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... My three main resources are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Oh I'll come in again. And thanks for the warning! Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 19:44, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
I noticed you deleted "the largest in the country" on the Scotland article. Quite right! I wrote that sentence, the shame of it :<. I really should read things more than once when changing things. Never mind, your edit summary genuinely made me laugh out loud so something came of it. cheers!! -- Jack forbes ( talk) 11:50, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
I'm glad you got the joke - not every one would have done! Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 12:58, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
Made those changes you suggested, but there was one question I had about them. JKBrooks85 ( talk) 20:34, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
I saw your recent edits to Template:Europe topic and I am hoping you can help with a small but irritating technical problem. We use an assessment template for WikiProject Scottish Islands - Template:WPSI. It comes with a 'comments' section, but there is an annoying glitch. The talk page of an article without a comment on the template (e.g. Whisky Galore) works fine. When you click on the "leave comments here" link it takes you to Editing Talk:Whisky Galore/Comments to leave whatever message may be required. However, for an article with a pre-existing comment e.g. at Talk:Lunga, Firth of Lorn clicking on the "edit" button in the WPSI template takes you to a "Server not found" error page. If you can fix this, tell me how to fix it, or suggest someone who might I'd be very grateful. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 11:18, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
You're wading into an old, bitter debate here. This matter remains undecided because, basically, we're all too stubborn to change our habits. It is probably the biggest dispute in the Tree of Life WikiProject. There are various lengthy and ultimately unproductive discussions lying about, but at the moment it's the smaller projects (e.g. WP Birds) that decide the capitalisation. Basically at the moment, it's capitalise common names for birds, undecided for mammals, reptiles and amphibians (many of both), and don't capitalise for plants, etc. Most of the projects have their own conventions on their pages. Hope this helps. Frickeg ( talk) 22:34, 9 May 2008 (UTC)
Congratulations on your recent WP:FL. In case you do not know, we are running an experiment to choose the List of the Month and Lists of the Day for June. Feel free to nominate your list at User:TonyTheTiger/List of the Day/Nominees/200807 for consideration next month to be the July LOTM or a LOTD. If you would like to support this experiment the most important thing you can do is come by and vote at User:TonyTheTiger/List of the Day/voting/200806. My talk page is always open.-- TonyTheTiger ( t/ c/ bio/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:LOTM) 05:01, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
Checking half a dozen moss taxoboxes is no trouble at all. I cannot guarantee that the species names will be current, but I can easily check that all the higher-level taxonomy is correct. -- EncycloPetey ( talk) 20:27, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
Note, however, that Ceratophyllum demersum is not a bryophyte but a flowering plant. There are two separate groups of plants kown as "hornworts". One of these is a grop of bryophytes, but the other (Ceratophyllum) is a flowering plant. The article on the Flora of Scotland should be amended to correct this. -- EncycloPetey ( talk) 20:30, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
Those three are now completed. -- EncycloPetey ( talk) 15:26, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
-- BorgQueen ( talk) 15:42, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
Ruhrfisch and I are working on Worlds End State Park for hopefully FA status. It's currently up for Peer Review. Could you take a look at it for us? Dincher ( talk) 14:50, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the PR. I will get to tweaking it later. Dincher ( talk) 14:14, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
I think I have addressed most of your concerns. Thanks for the great review! Dincher ( talk) 00:05, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I've been doing more on Commons recently, but will get round to adding more island infoboxes. I don't see why you removed the links from the "to do" list. Finavon ( talk) 11:35, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
A brainstorm - I have self-reverted. Thanks for spotting this - and also the assessments. Cheers. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 14:12, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Please try to use some more references for the article Foula. Otolemur crassicaudatus ( talk) 13:51, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
I am always happy to collaborate on island articles. Do you have any particular references in mind we could use? Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 14:02, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi mate. You indicated that you might be able to make it. We;ve now settled on a venue (I hope) so maybe we'll see you there. Best, Asty ( 137.195.250.2 ( talk) 23:01, 5 June 2008 (UTC))
Hi MacDui, I reviewed Skye and put it on hold until the climate section can be expanded somewhat. Other than that it is a very good article, although I made some more suggestions for improvement (that do not need to be done to reach GA). You have a week to make the improvements, although I think they should be fairly easy to do. Please ask if anything is unclear or if you feel this is an unfair assessment. Yours, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 20:13, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
This article has come a long way since you became involved, congratulations on that. I will try to give it a thorough going over in the next few weeks before holidays intervene. I'm particularly aiming to expand the Precambrian part and maybe brush up some of the tectonics. Cheers, Mikenorton ( talk) 13:16, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
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Congratulations on a fine piece of work. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 08:05, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi MacDui, would this be useful? I did not label it yet - what should be labeled? I also tried to focus mostly on Skye itself, should other islands be included? Ruhrfisch ><>°° 18:46, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
Looks great! Also very helpful as the shape is so odd that I fear the descriptions are confusing without a labelled map. I think the labels could be:
Cheers. Ben MacDui Talk/ Walk 08:22, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the tip - St Kilda has been on my watch list ever since I read it. I did not have internet access for a day or so (just got back on) and have limited access for the next day. Will try to see the BBC then, take care Ruhrfisch ><>°° 23:13, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for the adjustments. I have to confess my main goal is often to get ward of the article not meeting standards messages. So any help there is appreciated. Bryan MacKinnon ( talk) 11:48, 22 June 2008 (UTC)
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I thought you might like to know that the Awards Center page has been deleted, along with its newsletter. :(
So, where do we go from here?
To new and even more interesting projects, of course!
As announced in the newsletter, I've been preparing to co-coordinate a large collaboration/competition called Around the World. It was going to be run at the Awards Center, but since that no longer exists, the collaboration will be hosted somewhere else.
Around the World will begin July 15th as planned - it's location will be announced soon.
It'll be a blast. In the competition, participants will be helping to develop over 200 pages (drafts, which will be moved to article space once they are ready), using advanced tools to edit every single one of them!
This is going to be interesting.
And the event shall have awards which are being created specifically for it as we speak!
If you would like me to keep you informed of this and other interesting collaborations I'll be working on and/or organizing in the future, please drop me a note on my talk page, and I'll be happy to keep you in the know.
I look forward to your reply.
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Unfortunately, I don't know anyone on Wikipedia who might be able to help with lichen nomenclature. I can only recommend that you contact either Scott LaGreca (I don't have his current professional address) or Chicita Culberson (at Duke University). Both are experts in the field of lichenology. -- EncycloPetey ( talk) 15:26, 28 June 2008 (UTC)