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— Calvin999 20:48, 21 September 2015 (UTC)
How is the film not a follow-up? All the actors are returning, Ralph Fiennes has taken over as M after Judi Dench's death in Skyfall. Mr. White is returning as well. We've listed Quantum of Solace as a direct sequel to Casino Royale. To not have any mention of Spectre on the Skyfall page seems ridiculous.-- Valkyrie Red ( talk) 00:17, 22 September 2015 (UTC)
If, per impossibile, you have a few minutes to spare, would you be so kind as to run an eye over Master of the Queen's Music? I've worked on it a bit, but I feel it could be further improved. It has more text than the Poets Laureates' page, to the extent that FLC is probably not a realistic option. What think you? Absolutely no rush about this, Tim riley talk 07:45, 22 September 2015 (UTC)
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Hi, it would be a shame to demote the Filmography. As you probably know it's challenging to incorporate media such as pics and videos into our articles due to copyright. However the filmography utilizes the Presidential Library and it's treasure trove of public domain material making this list unusually rich in pics and video. – Sir Lionel, EG( talk) 00:43, 25 September 2015 (UTC)
I was reviewing Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of international cricket centuries by Greg Chappell/archive2 for the WikiCup and noticed that this FLC hasn't been promoted yet by the bot and it's been almost two weeks. Just a FYI.-- Sturmvogel 66 ( talk) 02:03, 25 September 2015 (UTC)
Sorry to bother you again, but I'm actually certain that I don't know the answer to the question about "greatest", so I added that question. Please weigh in. - Dank ( push to talk) 22:41, 24 September 2015 (UTC)
Hi Gavin,
I have nominated a new article for featured status: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant. Might you be willing to comment at the FAC? Please let me know if you decide to nominate Hitler Diaries for a main page slot! You did a great job with that article.
Neelix ( talk) 18:29, 25 September 2015 (UTC)
Hi, SchroCat. I'm just posting to let you know that List of works by W. Somerset Maugham – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for October 26. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008 ( Talk) 19:21, 28 September 2015 (UTC)
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I see you felt there were too many commas at George Formby Sr: [1]. I also felt there were too many commas, but if there is one after the "according to" prepositional phrase, there should be one before it. I don't see the need for either the comma after "according to George Formby's biographers" or the comma after the names of the biographers. I would remove both of those and put the one you removed back in. I don't expect you to do that since we often disagree on punctuation, but I just thought I'd let you know the way I see it. I also think you are wrong on the placement of the quotation marks outside the period. Read the second paragraph of MOS:LQ carefully. The "sentence" referred to is what is in the quotation marks, not the sentence in which the quotation is included. Otherwise, there would be no point in including a section on the placement of quotation marks in MOS. Corinne ( talk) 19:19, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
I wanted to pop by to thank you for hatting that side conversation at the Sinatra talk page. That got unnecessarily nasty and personal. Your comment on the collapse bar was also apt and appropriate. I appreciate that you did that. You know how contentious my RfA was and you may not have known that I was also putting up with things like this (which is the one left that wasn't revdeled). I'm pretty tough, but still needing some recovery space, considering the situation, so it's nice to see folks who may not always agree with me still act with integrity and support for things like NPA and AGF, no matter who is involved. By the way, if you have any interest in doing a drive-by informal PR on the article I'm looking at for "my" next GA, it's Beholder (horse), and I always like to have non-horsey people look at these to be sure we are not falling into a writing style that borders on incomprehensible gibberish. There exists Glossary of equestrian terms and North American horse racing terminology that we often link to for certain technical language where no other article exists, and I particularly value folks pointing where we need to do so! (but heh, the infobox stays, though I'd give my eyeteeth to get a photo, we are having no luck finding free images of her!) Montanabw (talk) 17:53, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
Hi, I fixed the punctuation issue you brought up at Beholder's GA review (inserted a comma); right now there's a trend here in America to write in run-on sentences without punctuation. White Arabian mare ( Neigh) 15:09, 6 October 2015 (UTC)White Arabian mare
You're welcome. And on the capitalization issue (fought out in a long, hard battle by WikiProject Equine) the capitalized word 'Thoroughbred' is generally used here in America to refer to the specific breed of horse, while 'thoroughbred' in the lower case means any purebred horse, i.e; "That farmer breeds thoroughbred Tennessee Walkers". I'm pretty sure it's used that way in the article because it's an American article about an American horse, in the same manner that British articles use "colour" with a u. I hope that explanation wasn't a run-on... White Arabian mare ( Neigh) 15:42, 6 October 2015 (UTC)White Arabian mare
Still, the use of thoroughbred as a synonym for purebred is fairly common in books/magazine articles written by non-horse people, so...worth mentioning, but I don't use it that way. White Arabian mare ( Neigh) 22:12, 6 October 2015 (UTC)White Arabian mare
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Following the peer review, to which, I am glad to say, you contributed, I have Bax up to FAC. If you have time and inclination to look in, your comments will be most welcome. – Tim riley talk 12:56, 9 October 2015 (UTC)
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It looks like you boxed the MaterialScientist thread at ANI with the Blofeld thread. John Carter ( talk) 17:08, 12 October 2015 (UTC)
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I've noticed your frequent requests at Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors to add "the". It would be much more helpful if you made the edit yourself before it went on the main page. For example, I found the place where dyk is staged before going to the main page: Template:Did you know/Queue. There you can edit the preparation areas yourself. If it's already been put into a queue, those are protected, but you can request an edit at Wikipedia talk:Did you know. This would be preferable to waiting until it's on the main page for however long until you notice it, reporting it as an error, then waiting however long for someone to make the edit (if anyone ever even does). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Inglefoot ( talk • contribs) 21:43, 14 October 2015 (UTC)
Hi, any chance you could give this a review at Wikipedia:Peer review/Marilyn Monroe/archive1? A core article if ever there was one which really needs a good review.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:05, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
This edit rung a bell, and it seems the same editor has tried to push this before in February this year ( [3] & [4]) so that's another thing we have to keep an eye on in this article. Isthmus is a fictional city in the film, so technically it is not anywhere unless the film provides a specific location. I think it is pretty obvious it is a Caribbean country though, and you don't need to be a genius to figure out where they took the name from. Betty Logan ( talk) 22:41, 18 October 2015 (UTC)
This is a notification to all the recent PR contributors that the above article is now at FAC. Comments welcomed there. Brianboulton ( talk) 23:19, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
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Hey, do you know how to archive sources? — Calvin999 14:23, 22 October 2015 (UTC)
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I feel guilty, when you are grappling with the lack of material on Ketèlbey, for importuning you for a peer review of Ralph Vaughan Williams, on whom I have been blessed with a deskful of fine sources, but if you have time ...? Tim riley talk 18:30, 24 October 2015 (UTC)
An alt images was added to the nomination. Could you check it, and modify your !vote according your preference. Armbrust The Homunculus 11:06, 25 October 2015 (UTC)
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Why don't you want to expand the infobox of John Barrymore? Savolya ( talk) 20:23, 27 October 2015 (UTC)
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Thanks for subbing for me on this article today. I think it's the first time I have ever missed an edit war on that article so you can imagine how disappointed I must have been to not exercise my revert button. My computer fried last night so I had to dig out my old laptop this evening, but it's from 2006 and it is so SLOWWWWWWWW!!! Betty Logan ( talk) 22:19, 29 October 2015 (UTC)
Please, do not edit the archive [5]. It is not allowed for obvious reasons. Instead, open new case under the same master. Vanjagenije (talk) 11:24, 8 November 2015 (UTC)
Hi SchroCat,
Given Pitcroft's disruptive behaviour in the Spectre article, I have taken it to ANI. I mentioned your name because you have been dealing with him directly. It's pretty obvious that he is pisses off that he's not getting his own way. Prisonermonkeys ( talk) 01:16, 7 November 2015 (UTC) Prisonermonkeys ( talk) 01:16, 7 November 2015 (UTC)
SchroCat, I admit that some of my actions yesterday were inappropriate. It's not because I really care about the outcome of the debate on this template. It's because I have perceived your comments to me as uncivil, to a greater or lesser extent, from the very beginning; and I saw the way you chose to phrase your revert as a continuation of that incivility. So I pushed back. No doubt your view of this exchange is different, and if there is anything you haven't already got off your chest, here is the place to do it. Then let's both try to be civil. After all, we're talking about a color change and section links. Not really worth the stress, is it? RockMagnetist( talk) 15:32, 8 November 2015 (UTC)
I know you and I have had our differences about how to handle box office figures (mostly because you're I'm assuming UK and I'm American) but I really think having more than just the total gross as the opening line of the box office tab is important/interesting. So. What I did was pretty much copied Kingsmen's format and said "As of _____, Spectre has grossed (total amount). $(blank) has been generated from the UK market and $(blank) from the United States." I think this serves both of us as it puts the UK first and foremaost, but it includes the US, which is the predominant film market and will be probably 33% of the entire gross of the film. Take a look at it and let me know what you think. Cheers. TropicAces ( talk) 16:32, 8 November 2015 (UTC)tropicAces
Hello. Back in February the article that I re-wrote on the TV sitcom Temperatures Rising was promoted to GA status. Since then the article has had some further refining, including a"once-over" by the Guild of Copy Editors. I have now submitted it again as an FAC. Since you supported it last time would you care to take a look at it once more? Jimknut ( talk) 17:16, 12 November 2015 (UTC)
Kailash29792 has nominated the article for FAC. Feel free to leave comments at its FAC page. — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:25, 9 November 2015 (UTC)
I confess to the accidental use of US spelling. But "clumsy grammar" and "not an improvement"? Before my edit, it just said Bond was going to his enemy's funeral, which is likely to baffle readers. I attempted to explain the reason for his doing that. Guess that's "not an improvement." And, unless a reader has seen the film, mightn't they be confused why Oberhauser's "addressing Bond by name" would prompt "Bond to escape"? As for the word "jaded", that was my attempt to explain why this woman would just confess to her husband's murderer all about her husband. So there is a method to my madness! Wolfdog ( talk) 01:13, 13 November 2015 (UTC)
I put links to four more articles from reliable sources saying that the big twist in Spectre is similar to the big twist of Goldmember on the talk page for Spectre. I would greatly appreciate some feedback!
Thanks, MagicatthemovieS
I'd be pleased if you'd add this to your burgeoning list of review requests, for comments in due course. Brianboulton ( talk) 16:12, 15 November 2015 (UTC)
I want to point out that you have made 3 reverts on Spectre (2015 film) today. Please take note of what I have just said on the talk page: Talk:Spectre_(2015_film)#Enough_with_the_edit_warring. The edit warring rules are going to be strictly enforced on that article so please be careful. HighInBC 17:54, 22 November 2015 (UTC)
HighInBC, I suggest you get the circumstances right once in a while and AGF once in a blue moon. – SchroCat ( talk) 17:58, 22 November 2015 (UTC)
Phew! It's uncomfortable when the lunatics take charge of the madhouse, and as one inmate to another I bid you a heartfelt welcome back. Tim riley talk 21:21, 22 November 2015 (UTC)
Like Tim I'm mightily relieved that you're back, because I tend to rely on you to resolve technical issues that are beyond my feeble powers. On 8 December, Symphony No. 8 (Sibelius) will be TFA, in honour of the composer's 150th birthday. In checking the source links I find that two have died, those for refs 23 and 38. I know that there is a procedure for tracing web pages when the links have gone, but I don't know what it is; can you help? I'd be most grateful. Plenty of days in hand, so no particular rush. Brianboulton ( talk) 23:58, 22 November 2015 (UTC)
Betty Logan, I've just seen your post on samsara's talk page. As this is the second of the vocal editors to have been exposed for CANVASSing (Charl6 openly on talk pages, the WC by emailing at least one other), could you raise this on the ANI thread, or link this comment onto the thread. The underhand tactics involved in the whole affair really are rather sordid. I have no idea who was the sock master behind the various IP-hopping edits or SPA visitors, but there was too much going on for anyone to be happy with, which is why I stepped away for the last week. Thanks. – SchroCat ( talk) 19:06, 19 November 2015 (UTC)
A tag has been placed on File:Ian Fleming, headshot.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a non-free file with a clearly invalid licensing tag; or it otherwise fails some part of the non-free content criteria. If you can find a valid tag that expresses why the file can be used under the fair use guidelines, please replace the current tag with that tag. If no such tag exists, please add the {{ Non-free fair use}} tag, along with a brief explanation of why this constitutes fair use of the file. If the file has been deleted, you can re-upload it, but please ensure you place the correct tag on it.
If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Stefan2 ( talk) 16:41, 25 November 2015 (UTC)
The above article, to the PR of which you recently contributed, is now at FAC. Brianboulton ( talk) 22:20, 29 November 2015 (UTC)
Hello SchroCat! I have opened a peer review for actress Sonam Kapoor. If you have got time and interest, please leave your suggestions here. -- Frankie talk 19:31, 4 December 2015 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Isabella Beeton you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dr. Blofeld -- Dr. Blofeld ( talk) 13:20, 6 December 2015 (UTC)
Help! At Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Bessie Braddock/archive1 I am being asked to modify the lead image. Instructions are given, but I don't understand what they mean. Is there any chance that you could handler this for me? My mind goes completely blank when faced with such issues (I think it's a generational thing). Brianboulton ( talk) 00:56, 6 December 2015 (UTC)
Hi, SchroCat. Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom is now ready for a January 4, 2016 appearance on the Main Page. The TFL blurb is here for you to inspect if you want. Cheers. Giants2008 ( Talk) 23:19, 7 December 2015 (UTC)
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Hello, SchroCat. Isabella Beeton, an article you either created or significantly contributed to, has been nominated to appear on Wikipedia's Main Page as part of Did you know . You can see the hook and the discussion here. You are welcome to participate! Thank you. APersonBot ( talk!) 20:23, 13 December 2015 (UTC) |
There has been a recent alteration to the lead at James Bond filmography, changing the "RNR" to "RN". I have checked, this is correct for Skyfall, but do you know if this is the case for the earlier films? I am guessing the original RNR must have come from somewhere, and if different variations have been used throughout the series we ought to clarify this. Betty Logan ( talk) 20:58, 15 December 2015 (UTC)
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Thanks for the season's greetings, and even more for your stellar contributions. I hope nothing I've said in the past has dissuaded you from bringing anything you like to FAC or TFA; if I'm unfamiliar with BritEng usage, we've got plenty of people we can pull in to set me straight. - Dank ( push to talk) 14:25, 20 December 2015 (UTC)
Hello SchroCat: Enjoy the holiday season and upcoming winter solstice, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, North America 1000 20:30, 20 December 2015 (UTC)
... and may 2016 be full of sunshine. Thanks for your greeting, too, Gavin.
Cheers. -- Jack of Oz [pleasantries] 04:51, 21 December 2015 (UTC)
And a merry Christmas to you as well! -- Nathaniel / Pres N 16:19, 19 December 2015 (UTC)
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