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The Signpost "Features and admins"
Brian, I'm so sorry to have taken hours to respond. Indeed, not a sausage this week, and 55 FACs in the list. The Delegates are very busy people, of course!
Yes, it would be perfect if you did the honours next week instead (2 August). I'll advise Dana boomer, FAR Delegate, of the one-week postponement; I'm sure she will be happy to judge for the 9 August edition, changed from 2 August. Please assume this will be the case. Tony (talk) 08:10, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
- Brian, the window we survey is now settled on Saturday–Friday, to avoid the last-minute panic. So all is fine! Thanks. Tony (talk) 02:51, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
Bethena Peer review
Hi Brian,
You were kind enough to give Bethena a Peer review back in March. I have gone through your comments, and have tried to improve the article accordingly. I can see from your talk page that you're a really busy Wikipedian (and busy in real life too no doubt), but could you take another look at the article to see if I have taken sufficient action in the areas you mentioned? If you'd rather I go through the PR process formally, then I will do that.
Best wishes,
Major Bloodnok (talk) 19:03, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
- I will get to it. Giv me a little time, though. Brianboulton (talk) 20:21, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
- Many thanks for taking the time to have another look. I've implemented the change you mentioned. Major Bloodnok (talk) 20:15, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
Stephens City FAC
Others have asked about an economy section. At the time, I was unaware of US Census information was available. With that information now in hand (well, on the internet) I have constructed an "Economy" section. I would like your opinion on that section as you have brought up points on the FAC already. Thank you. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 05:19, 26 July 2010 (UTC)
- Just lighting this up again as it was covered by the below section. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 04:18, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
- I note what you say, but at present, except in a few cases where I have particular knowledge of or interest in the subject, I am restricting my FAC comments to sources issues rather than the generality of the article. Brianboulton (talk) 09:50, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
- Okie Dokie, no worries, just wanted to bring it to your attention in case you wanted to address it. 'Tis cool. :) Hope all is well. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 19:12, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
- I note what you say, but at present, except in a few cases where I have particular knowledge of or interest in the subject, I am restricting my FAC comments to sources issues rather than the generality of the article. Brianboulton (talk) 09:50, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
A few months ago, you expressed an interest in this article. I've just renominated it at FAC here. I appreciate how busy you are, but if you have time to look, I would greatly appreciate it. --Sarastro1 (talk) 21:13, 27 July 2010 (UTC)
- I doubt I'll have time in the near future, but I'll put it on my list "to do". A most interesting cricketer; if I were minded to do cricket articles I might have chosen him. Brianboulton (talk) 21:56, 27 July 2010 (UTC)
Can you recommend someone to give a 2nd opinion
Hi, Brian. TenPoundHammer and I are at an impasse at Wikipedia:Peer_review/Joe_Diffie/archive1#Joe_Diffie. Can you please recommend someone to give a 2nd opinion. --Philcha (talk) 21:35, 29 July 2010 (UTC)
- I don't think peer review is the right forum for resolving disputes. As the peer reviewer, you state what you think needs fixing in an article. If the nominating editor chooses to ignore what you say, that's up to him/her. PR is not a judgemental process. In this case, I agree that the chosen structure causes difficulties with the chronology, and you have pointed this out. I don't think there is much else you can do in this respect, though there are other faults with the article that you could mention, if minded. Brianboulton (talk) 22:47, 29 July 2010 (UTC)
Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Millennium Park/archive2
Since you commented at the original FAC, I thought you might care to comment at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Millennium Park/archive2.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 23:01, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for pointing out mis-posting on Harris Levey article. Please advise.
Thanks for pointing my Harris Levey article mis-posting out, Brianboulton. I am new to Wiki, and thought I was posting a request for review in the proper place. My apologies. Actually, all I am looking to do is to post a request for constructive feedback and input on my recently posted article on Harris Levey (aka Lee Harris) on the Wikipedias Comics Participants group site (WCP) site so that members that are knowledgeable in this subject can help make the article and verification even better. Hopefully, yo can give me clear instructions on how to proceed. :)Jonathan Levey 23:33, 31 July 2010 (UTC) Jonathan Levey 00:05, 1 August 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jonathanlevey (talk • contribs)
- I'm not sure what the "Wikipedias Comics Participants group site" is, or where to find it, but if this is some sort of group project I imagine you will find help there. Meanwhile, here are a couple of tips for free:-
- Citations need to give specific support to statements made in the article. For example, the statement "In the late 1970s, while continuing his work in the field of advertising, Harris completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications (evening studies) through Empire State College in New York" is not supported by a cite to the College's website. There are other cases of the same.
- Wikipedia pages, e.g. Hyperrealism (painting), cannot be cited as sources by other Wikipedia articles.
I hope your project succeeds, but unfortunately I can't offer any further help. Best wishes, Brianboulton (talk) 13:53, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
Thanks again Brian. I understand your time is limited towards other project. Your "free" ;) tips to date have been greatly appreciated. If I create an external link to the Empire State College site, is this sufficient? Or, do I have to find a page on their site that makes clear mention of his name as a student or a graduate of their communications program. Please advise. For my reference to Hyperrealism, are you suggesting that a link to a Wiki definition of Hyperrealism is more valid (or valuable) than a link to an external site that is recognized for providing definitions (ie. Encyclopedia Britania)? Please clarify. Jonathan Levey 19:56, 1 August 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jonathanlevey (talk • contribs)
- I repeat: citations must support information given in the article. If you want to cite your father's attendance at Empire State College, you need to find a page that confirms his attendance. That is the general principle of citation. Likewise, the statement that "Harris continued his lifelong passion to paint Still Lifes and Portraits with oils—moving further towards developing his style of hyperrealism" needs a citation to a source supporting that fact, not to a definition of hyperrealism. As a final tip, you should not refer to your subject throughout as "Harris"; that is not encyclopedic. That really I all the help I can give. Brianboulton (talk) 09:09, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
Re: Greenland map request
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/Nansen_Greenland_Crossing_Map.png/251px-Nansen_Greenland_Crossing_Map.png)
I have only been looking at diffs of my talk page and so missed your map request until a short time ago. I would be glad to try and make a map, but cannot really read the details on File:NansenGreenlandrevisedMap.jpg - do you have a higher resolution scan? More importantly, could you tell me what features need to be labeled? I think that two paths in two colors would be very possible. The suggested base map also looks like it would work and is the right color for lots of snow and ice. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 02:53, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- I found a higher resolution version on Google Books here. Still would need to know what to show and label. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 02:56, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- How detailed does the planned route line have to be? Would a straight line across Greenland between the start and end points work? Any preferences for the three colors for the three lines (the Fram map has red, green, blue, purple, and yellow)? Red, green and blue would probably be easiest, perhaps blue for the ocean journey, red for the plan, and green for the actual trip? Also, do you want me to upload a higher res version of the book's map? This will take me a few days, but should be doable. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 17:59, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- The journey line should be not quite straight; on leaving Umivik Nansen initially struck out north-west for Christianhaab, then changed direction after a few days when he realised that Christianhaab could not be reached in the time available. The journey line should reflect this, but it isn't necessary to show other details. I'm happy with your choices of colours for the lines. Thanks, but I wouldn't bother creating a better resolution for the old map; once your new version is uploaded, the old won't have any function as far as I can see. Brianboulton (talk) 18:23, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- I watch your page and am fine with having the discussion here, thanks. I can follow the book map for the actual journey lines (both on sea and across land). Just to clarify, my question was would the line for the journey as originally planned be OK as a straight line between Sermilik and Christianhaab (assume shortest distance is what they wanted) or would it have had some curves too, perhaps to avoid some features (mountains?). Ruhrfisch ><>°° 19:30, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- Yes, the projected journey should be a straight line. Since the interior was unexplored they had no way of knowing what they would actually encounter, so they assumed (hopefully) the shortest distance between two points! Brianboulton (talk) 20:26, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- OK, thanks - do you want dots for the places (Umivik etc.) or just labels near them? Ruhrfisch ><>°° 20:30, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- Maybe dots for Gotthaab and Christianhaab which were towns. Umivik, Sermilik and Cape Farewell are locations, and a simple label will do. Brianboulton (talk) 20:35, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- OK, thanks - do you want dots for the places (Umivik etc.) or just labels near them? Ruhrfisch ><>°° 20:30, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- Yes, the projected journey should be a straight line. Since the interior was unexplored they had no way of knowing what they would actually encounter, so they assumed (hopefully) the shortest distance between two points! Brianboulton (talk) 20:26, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- I watch your page and am fine with having the discussion here, thanks. I can follow the book map for the actual journey lines (both on sea and across land). Just to clarify, my question was would the line for the journey as originally planned be OK as a straight line between Sermilik and Christianhaab (assume shortest distance is what they wanted) or would it have had some curves too, perhaps to avoid some features (mountains?). Ruhrfisch ><>°° 19:30, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- The journey line should be not quite straight; on leaving Umivik Nansen initially struck out north-west for Christianhaab, then changed direction after a few days when he realised that Christianhaab could not be reached in the time available. The journey line should reflect this, but it isn't necessary to show other details. I'm happy with your choices of colours for the lines. Thanks, but I wouldn't bother creating a better resolution for the old map; once your new version is uploaded, the old won't have any function as far as I can see. Brianboulton (talk) 18:23, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
- How detailed does the planned route line have to be? Would a straight line across Greenland between the start and end points work? Any preferences for the three colors for the three lines (the Fram map has red, green, blue, purple, and yellow)? Red, green and blue would probably be easiest, perhaps blue for the ocean journey, red for the plan, and green for the actual trip? Also, do you want me to upload a higher res version of the book's map? This will take me a few days, but should be doable. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 17:59, 1 August 2010 (UTC)
I ma still working on the map - the latitude lines are more difficult than I expected. I will be glad to cover the backlog as you need. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 15:59, 6 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks. There is no rush for the map; I'm still developing the article and don't expect it to be ready for PR for at least another week. My connection has been working normally for the last couple of hours, so fingers crossed...Brianboulton (talk) 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)
- OK, the map is up on Commons and shown here - does it look OK? Any changes / tweaks needed? Ruhrfisch ><>°° 14:56, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- The map is as always excellent. Just a couple of suggestions:-
- I think the green line should continue along the fjord to Godthaab, otherwise the impression may be given that the party didn't make it.
- Would it be possible for the beginning of the blue line to be broken, to differentiate between the voyage in Jason and the journey in open boats up and down the coast? The broken part of the line should end above the "e" in "Sermilik". All explanation will be given in the caption.
- The map is as always excellent. Just a couple of suggestions:-
I hope these amendments won't present too much difficulty. If the broken blue line is problematic another colour (yellow?) might be used instead. Brianboulton (talk) 16:33, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I continued the line along the north shore of the fjord to Godthaab - the journey line in the original map ended at the fjord, so I originally followed that. I also made the blue line dotted as far as the "e". SInce your excellent articles often are translated into other languages, I also made an unlabeled version which could have lables added in other languages. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 21:16, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks again, and for your kind words. I will post the latest version to the article, and I'll let you know when it is finished and ready for review. Brianboulton (talk) 21:26, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks - I will be glad to look at it. Dincher and I have Ricketts Glen State Park at peer review now and plan to take it to FAC soon, probably Monday. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 21:40, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Oh, goodies, a state park! (although if you get it up tomorrow, I can do the source review, but Mon/Tues/Wed I'll be out of town, so it'll have to be Brian or wait for me to get home.) But ... what brought me here.. Ruhr, you do maps? Ealdgyth - Talk 21:52, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- We are waiting until Dincher gets back from vacation - not 100% sure when that will be. I would say more that I tweak maps - if there is a decent free base map somewhere and something to follow, I can usually "make" a map. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 03:52, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- As you know, I've been a bit limited with my PR work recently, but the return of Ealdgyth means I'll be able to do more. I'll be happy to check out the state park at FAC (those wonderful photographs) – and I think you are underselling your mapping skills, which have assisted me more times than I can easily remember. Brianboulton (talk) 07:52, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- I see myself as a secondary mapmaker - I cannot make a map from scratch like a primary mapmaker can, but I can modify a map someone else has made, and my modicifcations can be quite extensive. I have been neglecting PR - some burnout, some work on other projects like Ricketts Glen. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 13:19, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- As you know, I've been a bit limited with my PR work recently, but the return of Ealdgyth means I'll be able to do more. I'll be happy to check out the state park at FAC (those wonderful photographs) – and I think you are underselling your mapping skills, which have assisted me more times than I can easily remember. Brianboulton (talk) 07:52, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- We are waiting until Dincher gets back from vacation - not 100% sure when that will be. I would say more that I tweak maps - if there is a decent free base map somewhere and something to follow, I can usually "make" a map. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 03:52, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- Oh, goodies, a state park! (although if you get it up tomorrow, I can do the source review, but Mon/Tues/Wed I'll be out of town, so it'll have to be Brian or wait for me to get home.) But ... what brought me here.. Ruhr, you do maps? Ealdgyth - Talk 21:52, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks - I will be glad to look at it. Dincher and I have Ricketts Glen State Park at peer review now and plan to take it to FAC soon, probably Monday. Ruhrfisch ><>°° 21:40, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks again, and for your kind words. I will post the latest version to the article, and I'll let you know when it is finished and ready for review. Brianboulton (talk) 21:26, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
The Harbingers
Although the FAC wasn't closed by me, with the comments made at the FAC I would have withdrawn it when I awoke up just a few minutes ago. If you could spare sometime and give the article a look over you will make me a happy editor. :) d'oh! talk 02:47, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- I will get to it in a few days. I know nothing about the game - or video games generally - so I will only be working on the prose. Any other improvements will be down to you. Brianboulton (talk) 08:48, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
Tosca at TFA/R
I'm uncertain if you noticed, but I put up Tosca in the nonspecific slot at TFA/R, where it has attracted modest support.
If you are ever minded to return to Puccini (obviously were are both busy with other projects), I rather think Gianni Schicchi would be fun to do. It probably would not be a hugely long article, I did some work on it a long time ago although it is little more than a stub (for all the opera nuts around WP, the state of the articles is appalling), and I think references and images would not be an insurmountable problem. Possibly a freebie audio file of the only aria anyone ever mentions could be found. Perhaps late in the year, if it appeals to you? If not, I will not throw myself into the Arno.--Wehwalt (talk) 12:45, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- Tosca TFA noted. What was the last TFA opera? If it was G&S that doesn't count. As to Gianni Schicchi, it could no doubt be done, but if I am to participate, the question is when? My schedule (as always, not immutable) is Nansen (current), followed by L'Orfeo, then most probably Evelyn Waugh, then Pietro Mascagni, then (I thought) Nixon in China. Schicchi is a tiddler, and could perhaps be fitted in between Waugh and Mascagni, October/Novemberish. Progress depends on how much relief I can get from reviewing duties. Now that Ealdgyth is back, I am sharing sources reviewing at FAC, but PR is getting seriously gridlocked and I have to help out there. And I have a couple of holidays coming up... Brianboulton (talk) 15:46, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- November, December, there is no hurry on this. I expect that my visits to various libraries and archives in September will furnish me with material on Nixon and Dief to keep me busy for months.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:48, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- As for Nixon in China, I think we should wait on that until the Met's production in the winter (I think February). I will most likely go, there are bound to be articles in Opera News, and the playbill should be useful.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:49, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- I remember now, we agreed this re N in C. Interested to see that Dief the Chief is still in your in-tray. Brianboulton (talk) 15:54, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- Associated articles now, the '58 election and WP has no coverage of his parents, brother (who was quite a character) and only limited coverage of his wives. Plus I lost the deletion case over at commons over the Duncan Cameron images and so the article lost half of its images.--Wehwalt (talk) 16:38, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- I remember now, we agreed this re N in C. Interested to see that Dief the Chief is still in your in-tray. Brianboulton (talk) 15:54, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- As for Nixon in China, I think we should wait on that until the Met's production in the winter (I think February). I will most likely go, there are bound to be articles in Opera News, and the playbill should be useful.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:49, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- November, December, there is no hurry on this. I expect that my visits to various libraries and archives in September will furnish me with material on Nixon and Dief to keep me busy for months.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:48, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
Loretta Jones
Hey there, Sources all removed that you questioned. Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Loretta Jones/archive1, do you support or appose at this time?RAIN the ONE (Talk) 16:29, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- When reviewing sources, I am not able to support or oppose, since I am not looking at other parts of the article. The "sources OK" is a health check that all FACs must have, regardless of the number of supports they get. Likewise, you need an "images OK" report. Supports normally come for content reviews, which have been lacking so far on this nomination. I will put a note on the WP:FAC talkpage, asking for comments on the article's content. Brianboulton (talk) 16:45, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
- Okay well I understand now, atleast that's images and sources, well thankyou for all your help so far and thankyou for putting a reminder on the talk page. :)RAIN the ONE (Talk) 17:04, 2 August 2010 (UTC)
Hi there. This individual has played List A cricket, which falls under the banner of "major cricket matches", and thus, according to guidelines at WP:CRIC and, further up the guidelines, WP:BIO, is notable. I have therefore removed the tag. Hope this explains fully the cricketer's notabililty. Bobo. 00:18, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- How utterly ridiculous. A club cricketer who has played one one-day match for a minor county is notable? It seems that our cricketing folk need to get a better sense of proportion about their game. Brianboulton (talk) 08:50, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
Millennium Park FAC3
You commented at a prior discussion for this candidate. Please comment at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Millennium Park/archive3.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 01:10, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
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For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, click here. Have a Great Day...Neutralhomer • Talk • 05:16, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- Have a happy "ours" day! More Mahler: did you know (2 August) ... that Andris Nelsons conducted Bartok's Viola Concerto and Mahler's Fifth Symphony in the final concert with his Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie in Herford? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:59, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
Isn't Scotland part of England?
Anyhoo, I have peeked in your sandbox and addressed the concerns you wrote there so far. Thanks for taking time, I realize how busy you are.--Wehwalt (talk) 12:03, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- I added a little extra detail on the Gounod work, which by the way, Moreno mentions was performed by four male choruses. I did phrase the account of the cantata to recall the sacristan's mention of the new cantata that Tosca is to perform in ...--Wehwalt (talk) 12:07, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- Wehwalt better be a very good lawyer, as most Scots will object strongly - and I'm first in the queue :-) --Philcha (talk) 13:44, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- Wehwalt is a famous piss-taker (I don't know if that expression exists in AmEng though he'll gather what it means) but I will have my revenge, some place, some time.... Brianboulton (talk) 14:25, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- Of course I was referring to Brian's draft comments in his sandbox here. I have been to both England and Scotland many times and thoroughly appreciate the difference of course. And I did have to google "piss-taker"--Wehwalt (talk) 14:33, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- Wehwalt is a famous piss-taker (I don't know if that expression exists in AmEng though he'll gather what it means) but I will have my revenge, some place, some time.... Brianboulton (talk) 14:25, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- Wehwalt better be a very good lawyer, as most Scots will object strongly - and I'm first in the queue :-) --Philcha (talk) 13:44, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
I made the suggested changes to the H.R. Gray page, per your notes. I cleaned up the references a bit and repurposed many of them, as well as cleaned up the flow of the sections by adding a History section and reorganizing the language in each section. In addition, I removed many of the H.R. Gray references, since they were not necessary in the first place. I changed the heading titles to reflect Wikipedia standards, as mentioned, as well as took citations out of the headers.
Please review this and consider removing the flag. Any further feedback is welcome. thank you for taking the time to review. Wendyfables (talk) 19:32, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
I just removed the flag temporarily from the page, since I followed all of the criteria that you suggested for changes. Please advise if you feel that there are more items I can improve upon and I will make the changes. Thank you in advance Wendyfables (talk) 13:08, 5 August 2010 (UTC)
- You've probably done enough to justify removing the tag, but there seems to be quite a lot more you can do to improve the article. For example, removal of bullet point style; proper formatting of references (incidentally you should not use other Wikipedia articles as sources); prose/spelling check ("memeber"). Keep working at it. Brianboulton (talk) 14:04, 5 August 2010 (UTC)
The links for "Titanic" are done
Hi Brianboulton. Just came by to tell you the changes for the references have been completed. Secret Saturdays (talk to me) 23:16, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
- I also fixed the other refs you requested. Secret Saturdays (talk to me) 16:59, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
- Again, I did the suggested changes you wanted. Secret Saturdays (talk to me) 23:35, 6 August 2010 (UTC)
David Fisher
Hello Brianboulton! Would you mind GA reviewing David Fisher (Six Feet Under)? I'm pretty much baffled by what the current reviewer is doing, and he/she has recused himself from assessing at this juncture (see the talke page), so I would like to ask you to take a look at it, since you are an experienced reviewer. Thanks!--Esprit15d • talk • contribs 15:06, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
- Well, you didn't acknowledge or respond to the list of points that I left at peer review, though you may have taken action on them – I don't know. I don't have time to go through my list, but if you care to summarise how you dealt with my points, that would help. The present GAN looks in a confused state; it is not actually clear if the reviewer has formally withdrawn and he/she seems to have little idea of the procedure. I might mention that it's ages since I was involved in a GA review, so it might be better if you asked someone, e.g. Ophois, who has already contributed to this review. Brianboulton (talk) 17:03, 6 August 2010 (UTC)
Fergie discography
Wikipedia:Peer review/Fergie discography/archive1
I've fixed most of it. There's just one thing I need your opinion on. Pancake (talk) 21:20, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
- Which is what? Brianboulton (talk) 22:06, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
- Perhaps I can remove "...as of..." from the album and single sales? She hasn't released any new material since spring 2008 so I don't think the sale numbers from February 2009 and December 2007 have changed that much. Pancake (talk) 22:14, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
- I'm sure that would be OK. Perhaps you could include somewhere the statement that she has said she isn't going to release any more solo stuff. Brianboulton (talk) 22:19, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
- Perhaps I can remove "...as of..." from the album and single sales? She hasn't released any new material since spring 2008 so I don't think the sale numbers from February 2009 and December 2007 have changed that much. Pancake (talk) 22:14, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
Re FAC
Redundant references have been removed, take a look. ResMar 01:43, 5 August 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for support and ...
Tosca looks pretty good on main page, no?--Wehwalt (talk) 00:02, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I've been so busy catching up after my busted connection that I hadn't even looked. Oh well, it's fight–the–vandals time again. Brianboulton (talk) 00:06, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Yes, I have to go out soon but will be back after about 2 hours, and will keep an eye on things until I fall asleep.--Wehwalt (talk) 00:09, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I know the vandal thing is a hassle, but it's good to seee both your work on the Main Page. Jonyungk (talk) 05:02, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Yes, I have to go out soon but will be back after about 2 hours, and will keep an eye on things until I fall asleep.--Wehwalt (talk) 00:09, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
Original wording
got changed by Wetman. I think he felt that there were no "scenes" of torture as Cavaradossi is (usually) tortured offstage.--Wehwalt (talk) 00:27, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- This is an opera; it is the musical rather than the visual depiction that is being talked about. But let the matter stand. Incidentally I see someone has taken exception to the word "graphic" and deleted it, but at least has had the courtesy to explain why on the talkpage. Brianboulton (talk) 16:18, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
Dropping out of a current PR
Hi, Brian, I'm sorry to say that I must drop out of Wikipedia:Peer review/Fred Shero/archive1 as I need concentrate on Wikipedia:GAR#Warcraft II and Wikipedia:Good article reassessment/Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares/1.
I'll also apologise to Mo Rock...Monstrous. --Philcha (talk) 04:03, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I'd say no apology is called for. Many articles get less review comments than those you've provided. Your work at PR is much appreciated, particularly as we have been very short of reviewers recently. Brianboulton (talk) 08:35, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Hi, Brian. I've had another look at Wikipedia:Peer_review/Fred_Shero/archive1 and Fred Shero and think Fred Shero is as far from GA as ever. Am I being too hard? My concerns are:
- IMO there's still much stuff that is superfluous.
- The article's starting level of prose is so poor that I fear |Mo Rock...Monstrous has no hear it. If so, the usual method I recommend (try as many attempts as possible on the same 10 sentences, and see what works best; then try another 10 sentences) looks unlikely to work. -Philcha (talk) 10:32, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
- I don't have time to examine the article, but my experience of your reviews generally is that they are thorough and fair. If you have made your points clearly, it is down to the nominator to respond, not for you to worry how he/she may react. I am sure you have done your work well. Brianboulton (talk) 23:13, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
- Hi, Brian. I've had another look at Wikipedia:Peer_review/Fred_Shero/archive1 and Fred Shero and think Fred Shero is as far from GA as ever. Am I being too hard? My concerns are:
Tosca
A very fine article on today's front page. - Tim riley (talk) 14:25, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks Brianboulton (talk) 16:34, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Your comments welcome at this discussion on my talk.--Wehwalt (talk) 18:02, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
Are you ...
doing roads at FAC or am I? (grins). I can tell Sandy promoted, the noms are coming out of the woodwork this afternoon... Ealdgyth - Talk 21:41, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- te he he :) Life was easier when I promoted daily, wasn't it? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 21:45, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I don't know. I kinda like the twice a week schedule, means I don't have to rush to fix things. Although as spacey as I'm feeling today (sinuses...) it's a wonder I managed to do source reviews. Ealdgyth - Talk 21:51, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I'll do the road, since you've done all the other newbies. Roads are rare at FAC these days; let's hope the wrestling people don't awaken from their sleep. Brianboulton (talk) 21:58, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Why, Brian ... shame on you :) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 22:01, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Shame acknowledged. I hate wrestling, unless...well, never mind. Brianboulton (talk) 22:35, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I must agree. Although I utterly loathe doing album articles. Mainly because I'm just not into music, not for any other reason... Ealdgyth - Talk 23:11, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Ha, well I don't get to say which articles I dislike the most, but none of those ... :) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 23:21, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Brian, it's either bishops or horses or explorers or operas...we're doomed. Ealdgyth - Talk 23:25, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- I've got a couple of witches up my sleeve, but to get back to the mud-wrestling that Brian was obviously thinking of ... Malleus Fatuorum 23:34, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- The curse STRIKES!! WrestleMania (1985) has appeared at Peer Review! Ah woe, woe! I think Sandy and Malleus arranged this Brianboulton (talk) 00:19, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- I find doing a diverse assortment of articles keeps me interested and challenged. The writing keeps me learning and stretches my mind. Twenty years out of school, it is a good way to learn on my own terms and in my own time. Each to his own though (or in the lady's case, her own).--Wehwalt (talk) 00:23, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- The curse STRIKES!! WrestleMania (1985) has appeared at Peer Review! Ah woe, woe! I think Sandy and Malleus arranged this Brianboulton (talk) 00:19, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
- I've got a couple of witches up my sleeve, but to get back to the mud-wrestling that Brian was obviously thinking of ... Malleus Fatuorum 23:34, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Brian, it's either bishops or horses or explorers or operas...we're doomed. Ealdgyth - Talk 23:25, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- Ha, well I don't get to say which articles I dislike the most, but none of those ... :) SandyGeorgia (Talk) 23:21, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
Dropping out of PR of Fisher_(animal)
Hi, Brianboulton. I'm sorry that I also need to drop out of Wikipedia:Peer_review/Fisher_(animal)/archive1. I've already told Atrian. --Philcha (talk) 22:33, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
- That review has been closed by the bot (no comments for two weeks). If the nominator reopens it I'll take it on. Brianboulton (talk) 22:38, 7 August 2010 (UTC)
Hope You Enjoy This
After reading your exchange with GuillaumeTell at the Talk:Tosca page concerning Britten, I thought you might enjoy this parody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YqgiOj54Ko by Dudley Moore. Dr. Dan (talk) 21:17, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
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