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I'm semi-retired now so if you leave a message here it may take me a while to get back to you. If you're here about an article you know I'm editing, it's probably better to post on the article's talk page instead. Be nice, if at all possible... |
I'm semi-retired now so if you leave a message here it may take me a while to get back to you. If you're here about an article you know I'm editing, it's probably better to post on the article's talk page instead. Be nice, if at all possible... |
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I'm semi-retired now so if you leave a message here it may take me a while to get back to you. If you're here about an article you know I'm editing, it's probably better to post on the article's talk page instead. Be nice, if at all possible...
Hi, you might, as the person who passed its GAN, be interested to know that the article Consolation of Philosophy is now up for a Good Article Review. Best, It Is Me Here t / c 11:40, 17 January 2012 (UTC)
Opinion needed on an external link
Johnfos - I'd appreciate your opinion on the Biodiesel Production Tutorial as an external link. In years past, I've helped to protect the link on Biodiesel and Biodiesel production, as, in my opinion, it was the best of the hobbyist/enthusiast biodiesel sites.
I recently removed it as 1) the site now contains numerous adverts, 2) it is directly linked to a commercial site, and 3) the status of contributors (apparently not a wiki, expertise not established) and owners (WHOIS is proxied) is unknown. Prior discussions have noted that posting the links to the DMOZ Open Directory is a good solution, since it eliminates the need for inclusion debate, though at that time the page was link-spammed much more frequently.
The other alternatives I'm familiar with are the Collaborative Biodiesel Tutorial, which is also hosted/affiliated with a business, but contains no ads, and Journey to Forever, which does not seem objective and definitely has some questionable content. Note that, under protest from a user advocating for the site, I have restored the link.--E8 (talk) 23:13, 20 January 2012 (UTC)
- Have removed the link. Hope that helps. Johnfos (talk) 11:32, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Johnfos - Thank you for your help in settling this. I appreciate the opinion. I see the objections and understand them, even though I still do not agree with the outcome. Rick36502 (talk) 21:17, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
The Bugle: Issue LXX, January 2012
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Thanks for linking to the Wikipedia article on Stephanie Cooke's In Mortal Hands. I was doing it myself when you beat me to it. I'm trying to get the hang of this new Wikipedia format for in-line citation of books and articles. I'm just a little slow. Cheers! -- Cuppysfriend (talk) 00:46, 26 January 2012 (UTC)
- I've noticed your name popping up quite a bit. You are doing good work. Happy editing! Johnfos (talk) 00:49, 26 January 2012 (UTC)
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Ontario Sustainable Energy Association - proposed article - assistance request
John,
May I introduce myself? I am also currently semi-retired - I refer to it as a self awarded sabbatical. I am volunteering on a number of envirnmental activities including at the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. I would like to propose an article on OSEA and it seems that the Renewable Energy Portal is the most relevant place. Would you mind helping this newbie to Wikipedia? I have drafted the content in a Word document and wonder if you, or someone you recommend, could review it while I find out how to convert that into Wiki Markup. (I also seek help with that too.) Any advice would be deeply appreciated. --neilfa 15:34, 15 February 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks, Neil, for your thoughtful note. I can see that OSEA is an active group and that you would want a page on Wikipedia. Happy to help where I can. One of the main things to ensure is that the subject is notable enough for a separate page, and that the text is not simply a cut-and-paste of something that is copyright. WP:COI is also relevant.
- Initially I have identified some of the Renewable energy/Ontario articles that we already have, here and thought these may provide some useful background. There is the Sustainable Development Strategy in Canada article as well. Hope this is a help. Johnfos (talk) 23:18, 16 February 2012 (UTC)
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