User talk:Bmitchelf/Archive 1

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New York Rangers roster

Yeah, I totally agree with your edits that are being reverted. Bring it up at WP:HOCKEY. I won't be around for the weekend, but you have my support. ccwaters 18:53, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

Nice job!!

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- Lucky 6.9 06:28, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Yup. With all the really short stubs that come in, it's refreshing to see an article so well-thought out. Way too many of the "x is a y in z" sorts of nanostubs. - Lucky 6.9 06:36, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Your punctuation edits

An edit you made to Pardon the Interruption happened to show up on my watchlist. Per the Manual of Style, ending punctuation (periods/commas) only go inside quotes when the quotation is a complete sentence. Note that this is not standard American English usage, so it may look wrong to some users. I was just letting you know, since you seem to be making a lot of these types of edits. It might be a good idea to change them back before they got lost in subsequent edits. --Fru1tbat 22:27, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

I tend to disagree, based on grammar I have learned forever that periods go inside quoatation marks, without an exception that I can think of, in American English, Apparantly, according to this discussion, my use of the period is fine, and I believe technically correct. Bmitchelf 22:41, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

You're right about American English usage, but the MoS makes it clear that Wikipedia doesn't adhere strictly to American English usage, and the recommended style is in fact somewhere between American and British usage. The case that you referenced on the talk page is pretty specific in its discussion of a long sentence fragment that includes the end of a sentence. In that case, I would agree with you that the period belongs inside the quotation marks. However, the uses I'm talking about (e.g. the ones you changed in the Pardon the Interruption article [1]) are unrelated to that discussion. For instance:

Reali referred to it as a "squadoozle."

A very short quote like that clearly falls under the standard guideline on the main page. --Fru1tbat 23:04, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

And I would still rather stick to what I have learned, being that I am editing things in the United States. It just seems one way is correct based on "Wikipedia", and one way is correct based on "English." Bmitchelf 01:01, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

Personal preference is ok, except when it goes against established guidelines. The idea is to have a somewhat consistent style for the entire encyclopedia. Also, remember that this is the English language encyclopedia, not the American encyclopedia. As I'm sure you know, some leeway is allowed, for instance, articles about British subjects usually favor British spellings, and articles about American subjects usually favor American spellings. But punctuation is something that is supposed to be standardized throughout. The guidelines are there for a reason, and you'll probably run into less resistance if you choose to accept them. We all make sacrifices to be part of the community here. --Fru1tbat 04:32, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

Schedule edits

My first thought is that if we were a bit more generic with the dates (i.e., "early January" as opposed to citing specific dates) that it would pass muster. The reason I'm so married to making these changes is that there was the AfD vote for the station listings for each of the networks last month. I'm concerned that if these entries remain very specific, the hard-lined folks who are looking for an opportunity to yank stuff will use WP:NOT to justify doing just that. But if we remain more general (and certainly linking to Futon Critic, Broadcasting|Cable, MultiChannel News or wherever else we find the info on the web), it'll keep the hardliners at bay. --Mhking 01:41, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

Jim Rome Is Burning

ESPN may call it "Jim Rome is Burning", however there are guidelines that Wikipedia follows, which includes all verbs being capitalized in titles. I'm moving it back to Jim Rome Is Burning. Evan Reyes 22:02, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

I can't find the specific WP rule right now, but it is supposed to go by its common or official name when possible, which has the lowercase "i", so I had to move it back. It seems many of your moves are controversial, so it is not wise to make rash moves. bmitchelf•T•F 22:40, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

From WP:NC:

"In general, titles of books, films, and other works are also capitalized, except for articles (a, and, the) and prepositions and conjunctions shorter than five letters (e.g., to, from, and). Examples: A New Kind of Science, Ghost in the Shell, To Be or Not to Be.

Because credibility is a primary objective in the creation of any reference work, and because Wikipedia strives to become a leading (if not the) leading reference work in its genre, formality and an adherence to conventions widely used in the genre are critically important to credibility."

"Is" is neither and article, preposition, nor conjunction. Just because ESPN renders the title of the show with a lowercase "i" does not mean that Wikipedia should as well. Being a sports network, it's highly doubtful ESPN is concerned with issues such as naming conventions and manuals of style. However, Wikipedia is, and therefore the correct title of the article is "Jim Rome Is Burning". Many articles possessing the seemingly "official" rendering have been overturned on Wikipedia. This is not the first, nor will it be the last. Evan Reyes 01:21, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Therefore, I'm going to move the page back to "Is". Evan Reyes 20:27, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Additionally, WP:MOS (trademarks) clearly states, "Follow standard English text formatting and capitalization rules even if the trademark owner encourages special treatment". "Jim Rome Is Burning" it is. Evan Reyes 22:19, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

New York Rangers

The 'restrictive guideline' at Wikipedia: WikiProject Ice Hockey/Team pages format, has been removed (backed by consensus). All 30 NHL team pages' HHOF section may allow ALL HHOFers. Therefore 'Terry Sawchuck' is included in the Rangers HHOF section. See, WPTT for consensus. There's been past arguments about the HHOF section (who belongs, who doesn't). GoodDay 00:22, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

It easier 'not' to wiki-link 'interim' alternate captains (like Nylander). 1)it cuts down on adding & removing wiki-links (according to players injury status) & 2)it helps distinguish 'filling-in' alternates from the regular alternates. GoodDay 19:24, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

I see what you mean, but it's not that big of a deal, man. There should be an easier way to sort it out. bmitchelf•T•F 19:26, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

If we wiki-link Nylander (NYR), Axelsson & Savard (Bos) and Liehtenen (Dal) 'A's? less familiar readers may mistaken the teams as having more 'alternates' then they really have. The only other solution would be to 'not' add the 'A's to interim alternates (that could be difficult as editors have gotten used to adding them, particularly anon IP adresses). GoodDay 19:50, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Do as you like, I won't fuss about it (anymore). GoodDay 20:42, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Nah, I understand where you're coming from. It just looks strange unlinked, and someone probably will link it again. bmitchelf•T•F 21:06, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia New York Meet-Up

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Hartnell's number

Do you have a source saying Hartnell's number will be 19? --Sparkhurst 04:53, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Hartnell's Yahoo sports profile has him listed as #19. The reason I didn't put Lupul at 15 is because Ruzicka wore it last season. bmitchelf•T•F 06:26, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Hartnell is being listed as #19 on the Flyers website now. Good call on that. --Sparkhurst 16:51, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, usually when Yahoo takes the time to change something, they have it right. Like they still have Scott Gomez at #23. bmitchelf•T•F 23:00, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Around the Horn

You made a statement: "(rv - how is that original research, it's not a score)". I'm sorry I said score. I was really thinking about something else when I was typing or something. I meant to say numbers or something. I think to add the numbers every day is original research. There is no source for the numbers outside of 1,000, so adding numbers every day would be un-verifiable and inaccurate. Also, it is tedious to keep updating the numbers every day because a simple "1000+" note can remain there. I appologize of the wording once again, don't know what I was thinking, but I still feel strongly that updating the numbers every day has a chance to be inaccurate. What if they get off a day? Please respond here, thank you for your time.++aviper2k7++ 22:58, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

After they say it's 1,000, you just add the shows every day that it is on; I'm sure somebody will be watching. Plus, there is the Yahoo group, so if you miss a show, it verifies there that it was on that day. Other weekdaily shows like talk shows and soap operas are updated every day, as well, and in those cases it is harder because they show reruns, while Around the Horn does not. It's like saying The Simpsons shouldn't have an episode count updated because the only way to know what episode they are on is to look online, especially since FOX doesn't tell the truth about their episode count. Anyway, if you really go by the letter of the rule, practically everything on Wikipedia could be orginal research, if it doesn't have a reference. bmitchelf•T•F 17:41, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

I'm bringing this to Around the Horn discussion page to get some other opinions.++aviper2k7++ 04:13, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

You want more information on the ABC Fall Schedule? Read the headlines!!

If you want to know more about what's happening to 20/20, Women's Murder Club and Men in Trees on Fridays, please read the headlines on the article by clicking the following link: TCA: ABC Unveils 2007-08 Premiere Dates AdamDeanHall 17:53, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Wow, way to keep it civil. Plus, that story is dated today, so my revert was correct in that it was just a rumor. bmitchelf•T•F 20:17, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia: WikiProject Ice Hockey

I wonder (sometimes). If the 30 NHL official websites used diacritics, and I argued against it? What do you think would happen to me 'by now'? Would Djsasso demand compliance with the websites? Guess, we'll never know. I'm not angry with Dj, just bewildered (he's indirect suggestion, that I'm a control freak - really hurt.)GoodDay 21:21, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

All I can say is that your suggestion makes sense; for some reason he took action to revert everything back, which is confusing. bmitchelf•T•F 21:26, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

I've reverted his 'reversion' on the WikiProject pages (in a desperate hope, of reaching him). However, that'll be my 'last' reversion, I don't want a Djsasso VS GoodDay situation. GoodDay 21:42, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

As you probably know; for the sake of the 30 NHL team pages (and my blood pressure), I've ended my part in the discussion at WikiProject Ice Hockey. There was no 'consensus' to hide those diacritics and also (though not mentioned) no 'consensus' to show them. It's so frustrating, I had a goal (no hockey pun, intended) to keep all dios off of the NHL team pages and keep all dios on IIHF team pages (along with respective related pages). I was about 99% there (so close). GoodDay 23:54, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Well, you tried. I'm glad it ended without too much acrimony. The reason I was confused about what you were saying is because of your liberal use of quotation marks, which looks like sarcasm or allusion. bmitchelf•T•F 19:29, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject Ice Hockey August 2007 Newsletter

WikiProject Ice Hockey Newsletter Dear Bmitchelf/Archive 1! You are receiving this newsletter because you have signed up as a member of WikiProject Ice Hockey. The purpose of this newsletter is to update on the goings on of the project, as there have been major changes, and a lot of new recognized content in the past few weeks. If you are an inactive user, you probably won't recognize the new and improved state of the WikiProject! From the project, Maxim. New recognized content By Maxim There have been a lot more Good and Featured articles written in the past few weeks. Here is a list: Featured articles Wayne Gretzky — Promoted on 2006-02-14; on Main Page on 2006-06-13 New Jersey Devils — Promoted on 2006-11-20; on Main Page on 2007-06-30 Martin Brodeur — Promoted on 2007-04-28 Fighting in ice hockey — Promoted on 2007-05-07; on Main Page on 2007-07-19 Dominik Hasek — Promoted on 2007-05-25 Good articles Calgary Hitmen Colorado Avalanche National Hockey League Joe Sakic Nottingham Panthers Stanley Cup Traditions and anecdotes associated with the Stanley Cup Ray Emery The French Connection (hockey) Featured lists List of ice hockey teams in Alberta List of ice hockey teams in Saskatchewan Frölunda HC seasons List of Colorado Avalanche players List of family relations in the National Hockey League List of New Jersey Devils players List of New Jersey Devils head coaches List of drafted Frölunda HC players Notes Article Improvement By Maxim Upon some discussion on the WikiProject talk page, the Article Improvement Drive page was revamped by Krm500 and Maxim. It was renamed Wikipedia:WikiProject Ice Hockey/Article Improvement, and it includes two section. The first section is called articles in dire need of improvement. It list articles, usually important, that are in very poor shape. The second section is called requested help. Users list an article they request help improving a certain article, which will facilitate collaboration, which is the aim of any WikiProject. There is one article currently listed there, Henrik Lundqvist, here. The goal is to at least get it to Good article status. Diacritics By Maxim In the past few weeks, there has been quite heated discussion about the use of diacritics in article name. The current guideline is using diacritics in the pages of articles of all player names which require them, but redirects are exempt. Task forces By Maxim There have been two new task forces started within the WikiProject to coordinate major topics. Sweden Ice Hockey task force This task force was initiated by Krm500. Its current goal is to improve Henrik Lundqvist to Good or Featured article status. It covers all Swedish clubs, leagues and competitions and associated articles, players and coaches that are Swedish, or have played/coached for a Swedish club, and arenas in Sweden. They plan to eventually operate as a sort of a sub-project, which will have its own articles for creation, ranking importance and quality of articles, and co-ordinate article improvement. Its current members are Krm500, Bamsefar75, and CLAES. New Jersey Devils task force This task force was initiated by Bsroiaadn. Its goal is to improve New Jersey Devils to Featured Topic status. Although it currently meets the required article count, the task force wishes to improve it further. Its area of coverage is very similar to the Sweden Ice Hockey task force. Its members are Bsroiaadn, JHMM13, FutureNJGov, Sportskido8, Michael Greiner, JRWalko, and Soxrock. Requested Images By Maxim After discussion on the WikiProject talk page, Serte created a page for Requested Images. The page encourages users to license images for use on articles. The page also has section to request images for players, arenas, game situations, miscellaneous, and team and league logos. The page has been quite popular; since it was created on July 21, there have been six completed requests. There are four currently outstanding requests: Patrik Eliáš — Photo of player, requested by Bsroiaadn Scott Stevens — Photo of player, requested by Bsroiaadn Daniel Alfredsson — Photo of player, requested by Maxim Hart Trophy — Photo of the original Hart Trophy (retired in 1960), requested by Scorpion0422 Article assessement completed By Maxim On July 12, Kaiser matias announced that he had completed assessing all the articles with a {{ice hockey}} tag, sorting them into Category:Unassessed Ice Hockey articles. Kaiser matias has ranked about 9000 articles in that category, and most were stubs, and "have no information at all", according to him. Everybody is encouraged to expand the stubs into real articles. This effort took around 5 months. A big thanks goes to Kaiser matias from me and all the project. Note: You have received this newsletter because you have added your name here. If you wish to no longer receive this newsletter, please remove your name. From the automated Animum Delivery Bot (delivered on 18:43, 2 August 2007 (UTC)).

Wikilinking dates on MLB rosters

if you're going to wikilink dates in the MLB roster templates, you should use the ones like in the NFL roster template. See Template:Chicago Bears roster.►Chris Nelson 21:39, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

I don't see how it matters; it comes out the same way. bmitchelf•T•F 21:41, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

The MyNetworkTV telenovelas haven't aired since July 18th.

The MyNetworkTV telenovelas (American Heiress and Saints & Sinners) haven't been seen on the air since July 18, 2007. AdamDeanHall 14:44, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

So what? bmitchelf•T•F 14:47, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Reggie Jackson

Can you please go to Reggie jacksons talk page and vote for either A's or Yankees colors in the infobox--Yankees10 17:37, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Re: Dew Wall

It took around 1.5-2 years, I think (my bro knows more). How it's standing, it's just luck XD. Kwsn^(Ni!) 02:48, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:WikiProject Ice Hockey/Featured topic Drive

Hi, as you may or may not know, some of us at WP:HOCKEY have banded together and are trying to get the various NHL Trophy pages to FT status. It is a big job and if you would be willing to offer any assistance, it would be most appreciated. You can find out more here. Thanks for the time, Scorpion⁰⁴²² 21:33, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

Life is Wild doesn't premiere on The CW until October!!

Life is Wild doesn't premiere on The CW until October, so LEAVE THE CURRENT CW SCHEDULE ALONE!!! AdamDeanHall 21:37, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

HEY! Check your attitude, and keep it down; I'm trying to edit in here! bmitchelf•T•F 02:00, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

Why is it that every time I modify the current ABC schedule, you always revert it back to the ABC Fall schedule?

Why is it that every time I modify the current ABC schedule, you always revert it back to the ABC Fall schedule? AdamDeanHall 13:55, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

Because you're treating it like TV Guide with one-time airings, and I dont want to see the schedules removed. And it looks like someone else agrees with me. bmitchelf•T•F 00:14, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

WikiProject Ice Hockey newsletter

WikiProject Ice Hockey Newsletter Dear Bmitchelf/Archive 1! You are receiving as you are a member of WikiProject Ice Hockey There's been more new thing going on at WP:HOCKEY, and I think this will help you to stay informed. Since the last newsletter sent out in August, there's been great changes. Read on to find out! Maxim(talk) This just in: Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy has just been promoted to featured list status, while the bot was delivering the newsletter. Maxim(talk) 02:02, 28 September 2007 (UTC) And I've just promoted Art Ross Trophy. And Clarence S. Campbell Bowl is at FLC. This should be the last update. Maxim(talk) 00:40, 30 September 2007 (UTC) New recognized content By Maxim Especially due to the featured topic drive, there have been many new featured lists promoted concerning NHL awards. Here's the full list of all the 13 FL's promoted since the last newsletter. Hart Memorial Trophy James Norris Memorial Trophy Vezina Trophy Conn Smythe Trophy Frank J. Selke Trophy Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Lester B. Pearson Award Calder Memorial Trophy Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy King Clancy Memorial Trophy Jack Adams Award Presidents' Trophy List of Calgary Flames players There have been no new good articles or featured articles. Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy has been given A-Class status due to multiple issues raised at FLC. Did You Know? By Maxim There have been 4 new articles featured in the Did You Know section? on the Main Page since August. Wally Tatomir - August 4, 2007, authored by User:Maxim. ...that Wally Tatomir, head equipment manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, holds four patents on ice hockey-related equipment? Mark Major - August 12, 2007, authored by User:Schmackity ...that ice hockey player Mark Major attained 355 penalty minutes during the 1997-98 AHL season for the Portland Pirates, where he averaged 4.5 penalty minutes a game and still holds the club record? Garth Butcher - September 15, 2007, authored by User:Canuckle. ...that Garth Butcher was a member of Canada's first-ever gold medal team at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships before becoming a pest and setting team records for penalty minutes in the National Hockey League? AMP NHL Winter Classic - September 22, 2007, authored by User:Skudrafan1 ..that the AMP NHL Winter Classic is scheduled to be the first regular-season outdoor National Hockey League game in the United States? Featured Topic Drive By Maxim Started by User:Scorpion0422, the aim of this drive is to make NHL awards a featured topic. A featured topic is basically a set of very high quality articles (good articles and featured articles/lists). In this case, the topic is NHL awards. Many users have helped, including Scorpion0422, Resolute, Serte, Hasek is the best, Maxim, Croat Canuck, Spike Wilbury, FutureNJGov, and T Rex/Dinosaur puppy. The progress has been very good; there are 12 featured lists promoted, and 2 good articles: Hart Memorial Trophy (Scorpion) James Norris Memorial Trophy (Scorpion) Vezina Trophy (Scorpion) Conn Smythe Trophy (Serte) Frank J. Selke Trophy (FutureNJGov) Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Scorpion) Lester B. Pearson Award (Scorpion) Calder Memorial Trophy (Croat Canuck) Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Maxim) King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Maxim) Jack Adams Award (Maxim) Presidents' Trophy (Scorpion) Stanley Cup (Earlier collaboration, very many involved) Traditions and anecdotes associated with the Stanley Cup (Maxim) Check the project page if you are interested in helping out. Although it's closer to being done than not, there's still work to be done. The next topic that might be tackled is Stanley Cup, but this remains purely speculative and in discussion.

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New York City Meetup

New York City Meetup Next: Saturday November 3rd, Brooklyn Museum area Last: 8/12/2007

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Re: Ellen

Hiya,

WP:DIRECTORY states that Wikipedia is not an electronic program guide. This means that articles cannot list current schedules/listings. The Ellen article is about the show. The article may include broadcast history, but it cannot say "Ellen can currently be seen here, here, and here. There is extensive precedent for this on Wikipedia. See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of The Closer broadcasters, Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/International broadcasters for 24 (TV series), and Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Smallville broadcasters and home video releases for individual broadcaster article debates. See Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Television/Archive 6#Internation Broadcaster Tables for discussion about removing broadcasters from existing articles. Thanks. -- Wikipedical 03:14, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

An article which you started, or significantly expanded, Offer sheet, was selected for DYK!

On November 19, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Offer sheet, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 (talk) 19:10, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

New York Islanders seasons

Hello. Wondering about your recent edit to New York Islanders seasons. How do you figure the team is 17-17 in playoff series when they won 19 in a row (NHL record) during the 1980s? By my count the team is 30-17. Maybe I misunderstand what we're totalling... EnjoysButter (talk) 05:59, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

Sorry about that; I obviously miscounted for some strange reason. I've changed it back, though you could have if you wanted to. I'm not quite sure what I was doing there. bmitchelf•T•F 22:33, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

No worries. That page needs re-working since some of the other numbers are wrong as well. I am reviewing the totals for the Islanders' media guide so I figure while I'm at it I'll straighten the Wikipedia page too... EnjoysButter (talk) 00:53, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

NBC

Hello. A question about your recent edit. Why is it useful for NBC's 200 affiliates to be mentioned twice within two sentences? I deleted one mention, you restored it. RickDC (talk) 04:09, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Sorry; I was trying to revert something else. I restored your edit, as I did not mean to revert it. -- bmitchelf•T•F 04:18, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

We all do that sort of thing. Thanks for the response. RickDC (talk) 04:23, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic

Thanks a zillion for all your work recently on this article. I was planning on expanding it greatly after the event took place, and I was quite pleased to find that it had already been done by the time I logged on to do it! I brought Resolute in to take a look at the article because I think it is coming together very nicely and it has potential to be a Good Article. He has had plenty of experience working articles up to that level and getting them to GA status, so he knows what is expected of an article up for promotion. I will be posting a general message to WP:HOCKEY asking anyone else interested in helping the article get to GA for their input.

Anyway, thanks once again. Excellent work! :) Skudrafan1 (talk) 04:16, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks a lot! I was writing it as I watched, during the endless ice maintenance breaks. I thought it had a lot of potential, and I'm glad it's getting a lot of editing attention. -- bmitchelf•T•F 07:40, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

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AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic

Thank you for taking up the task of pumping this article up and getting it closer and closer to potential GA status. I've been a lot busier in this new calendar year than I was before the game was played, so I haven't been able to keep polishing it as much as I'd have liked to. Let's get this thing to GA as soon as possible, because with the work you've done on it, it sure deserves it. :) Skudrafan1 (talk) 17:52, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Oh... I forgot I'd already thanked you once. Just saw it up there, two topics above this one. Well, thanks again!! :) Skudrafan1 (talk) 17:52, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

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New mailing list

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American Idol 7

It was just Lennon-McCartney this past week. There is never, ever the same theme 2 weeks in a row. Just thought you should know. ♥Shapiros10WuzHere♥ 01:06, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, but if you're watching the results show, you would know that the popularity of this week led to another week of the same. I thought you should know. -- bmitchelf•T•F 01:31, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Well sorry, I had homework to do and couldn't see the results show, but please don't call me an ass. That is called a personal attack, and those are not tolerated. Although, I can see you were fed up with this stupid user who didn't catch the results show, butremember, no personal attacks!.♥Shapiros10WuzHere♥ 10:54, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Sorry. Won't happen again. But don't freaking call me an ass! And if you're holding back, I think you need to think more carefully on your post. Why would you get so mad at me if I just assumed somrthing that was wrong? I meant no harm. ♥Shapiros10WuzHere♥ 11:00, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

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Sidney Crosby

FYI, you put your signature in this edit at Sidney Crosby. I'm assuming it was an accident, but just wanted to let you know. Grsz 11 00:18, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. I thought I might have hit one of the buttons, but didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Oh well, no harm done. -- bmitchelf•T•F 00:51, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Revert

As a courtesy, I'd like to let you know that I've changed back this edit of yours. You were, I presume, unaware that the phrase was a direct quote from the episode. Cheers, The Dominator (talk) 00:43, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

I just watched the episode, and Marge said "my," so I am changing it back to the correct quotation. -- bmitchelf•T•F 00:45, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Are you sure? Apparently it's a reference to Home Is Where the Heart Is, which would suggest "the", do you have it on your hard drive or something, or was it just on TV? The Dominator (talk) 00:53, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

It was on TV, rerun on FOX last night. That's definitely what she said. -- bmitchelf•T•F 19:34, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

you're right

about the Nigel Dawes page Iamtheultimatenoob (talk) 01:19, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

Well done!

For this [2], I mean. Philip Trueman (talk) 19:29, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Oh, yeah. I'm keeping up with this crap. I would say it should be semi-protected, but there is a lot of user-created vandalism in addition to IPs. -- bmitchelf•T•F 19:50, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Image at Blake DeWitt

Please don't remove the photo credit, as this is the attribution I have specified for the license.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 03:38, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

That doesn't make any sense. There's no reason to put a photo credit to yourself on the player's page. I looked for a precedent; point it out to me if you find one. I would keep the credit on the photo page. -- bmitchelf•T•F 03:41, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

The license it's uploaded under states that it may only be used along with the attribution specified by the author. That's the attribution I've specified, so it must stay or the photo cannot be used.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 03:42, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

For reference, the license says one is free to use the image but "you must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor."►Chris Nelson^Holla! 03:46, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I'm gonna be honest and say I'm not completely sure what that means, but I thought that should only apply to the image page. I guess you would want to put them back at Blaine Boyer, too, then. -- bmitchelf•T•F 03:53, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for telling me. I think it's pretty straight forward. Basically, I'm not just making the picture public domain. It's my right as the photographer to specify under what conditions the photo can be used. That license gives me the right to say the photo can only be used if it is attributed to me in the manner I specify.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 03:56, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Hmm, that's just weird to me, but I understand now. Sorry for the disruption. -- bmitchelf•T•F 03:58, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It's really no different than a watermark, I'd say.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 04:00, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

NYC Meetup: June 1, 2008

New York City Meetup Next: Sunday June 1st, Columbia University area Last: 3/16/2008

In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, elect a board of directors, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the last meeting's minutes).

We'll also review our recent Wikipedia Takes Manhattan event, and make preparations for our exciting successor Wiki Week bonanza, being planned with Columbia University students for September or October.

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and (weather permitting) hold a late-night astronomy event at Columbia's telescopes.

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