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[edit]Delighted to see you back, EA. Hope you are well. Very best wishes, BencherliteTalk 16:31, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks, Bencherlite! I'm not sure how active I'll be, but I do hope to get back to my efforts to get the Cheshire portal featured... eventually... Espresso Addict (talk) 17:48, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
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Ron Ball
[edit]Thanks for reviewing the article. I've made a couple of comments and suggested an alternative that can be sourced nationally. Cheers Paul MacDermott (talk) 15:00, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks for responding. I am still interested in WikiProject Shropshire, but haven't really had a chance to develop it further than a basic project page, so if you could help with that it would be great. Paul MacDermott (talk) 15:55, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
- ok, added some more sources to the article. Cheers Paul MacDermott (talk) 16:51, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
- Hi again. Thought I'd better let you know I've added an alt3 suggestion to the DYK nominatin based on your suggestion concerning the government minister. Cheers Paul MacDermott (talk) 20:49, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
- ok, added some more sources to the article. Cheers Paul MacDermott (talk) 16:51, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
Jessie Stephen
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I am sorry you are upset by the changes I made to this article some time ago; I can understand that you had put some detailed work into it. However at the time, when you were not available for discussion, I was looking through Cheshire articles to update the Images of England (IoE) references. The problem with IoE is that it was a Millennium project and is frozen in time in 2000. It has not been updated since then; this means that new listings, delistings, changes in grading, and errors have not been deal with. The website has been replaced by the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). This contains, in addition to listed buildings, scheduled ancient monuments, parks and gardens, and more. It is updated, if necessary, daily, so is up to date, and IMO is the most reliable source for heritage source easily available to the reader. I have checked personally with English Heritage it is frequently updated.
Also when I looked at the article it was not up to date, as there had been developments in its use since it was written (links to these are in the version you reverted). I then found that some of the links were dead. I spent some time trying to see which, if any, had been archived (using the Wayback Machine). Those for which I could not find reliable citations (online OR offline) I regretfully removed in the interest of maintaining verifiability (which I hope you will agree is an important WP value).
Looking at the article as it stands today, it has ten references, only one of which leads directly to the source (the Victoria County History); the other are to blank pages, error pages, or to a non-specific page of the Cheshire West & Chester website. I did not "hack" the article "just because sources no longer online", but spent some time in trying to make it reliable and verifiable. I can, if you so wish, update the IoE references, but I would not know what to do to cure the dead links. And the up-to-date material needs to be incorporated into the article. By the way, I find the {{NHLE |num= |desc= |accessdate= |separator=,|ps=}} template invaluable for NHLE links.--Peter I. Vardy (talk) 09:55, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
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"Shuffling to reduce prominence of My Little Pony hook"
[edit]LOL! Thanks. I didn't want to say anything which might appear self-serving. ROFL. ClaudeReigns (talk) 16:38, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
- Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best :) And admin privileges have gotta be good for something! Espresso Addict (talk) 16:44, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Listed buildings in Wrenbury cum Frith
[edit]![]() | On 15 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Listed buildings in Wrenbury cum Frith, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the listed buildings in Wrenbury cum Frith, Cheshire, include three timber lift bridges (example pictured) constructed by Thomas Telford? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Listed buildings in Wrenbury cum Frith. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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DYK for Dutton Horse Bridge
[edit]![]() | On 17 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dutton Horse Bridge, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Dutton Horse Bridge (pictured) on the River Weaver in Cheshire is one of the earliest surviving laminated timber structures? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dutton Horse Bridge. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Materialscientist (talk) 10:51, 17 December 2012 (UTC)
When the article was pulled back from the main page, the nomination was reopened to see if it could be edited to meet proper standards. I was wondering whether you'd be willing to review it. Given your comments in WT:DYK, that would seem to be a good way of assuring that it meets those standards if it is approved. Thank you. BlueMoonset (talk) 15:02, 18 December 2012 (UTC)
Can you please return to this review and let us know which statements you considered controversial in a BLP? I asked Gerda to review the German, but she understandably wants to know which ones, and Moonraker is saying that "politically sensitive" is not the same thing as "controversial". Thank you. BlueMoonset (talk) 04:33, 19 December 2012 (UTC)
Your DYK review of Obelia longissima
[edit]Thank you for reviewing Obelia longissima. I have responded to your concerns on the DYK template page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:36, 19 December 2012 (UTC)
I have expanded the lead of the List of Ramsar Convention contracting parties so that it is now over 1500 characters. I probably won't expand the main article on the Ramsar Convention anytime soon. So I would like to continue with the current DYK nomination. Thanks, Fredlyfish4 (talk) 22:32, 19 December 2012 (UTC)
I was wondering whether you'd like to take another look at this nomination now that your earlier comments seem to have been addressed. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 07:24, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Listed buildings in Lymm
[edit]![]() | On 6 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Listed buildings in Lymm, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the listed buildings in Lymm, Cheshire, include three aqueducts, a cross, a water tower, a well, an icehouse, a pigeon house, a mounting block, a milepost and the stocks? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Listed buildings in Lymm. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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DYK for Sweetbriar Hall
[edit]![]() | On 7 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sweetbriar Hall, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that scientist Joseph Priestley is believed to have lived at Sweetbriar Hall (pictured), in Nantwich, Cheshire, and another scientist, Sir William Bowman, was born there? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sweetbriar Hall. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Orlady (talk) 08:01, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
- Two in two days! Congratulations. What's for tomorrow? --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 09:06, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks, Peter! They're like buses, aren't they? I've been working on listed buildings in Combermere in my sandbox, which has 'hooky' buildings a-plenty, but I don't have your stamina for lists. I'm very impressed by your recent output -- what are you working on at the moment? I got the new Pevsner for Christmas and have wrested de Figueiredo & Treuherz out of the library, so if there's anything in Cheshire you'd like a second pair of eyes on? Espresso Addict (talk) 21:08, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
- Suffering from New Year laziness and the effects of a virus attack, I have recently found compiling lists requires (from me) less stamina than struggling with the texts of articles, so I have been working through the civil parishes in northwest Cheshire. Some of these contain few listed buildings, and I have not added these to the Project page (the "new articles" have become rather unbalanced anyway!). In your "absence" I've been rather straying away from Cheshire into Grade I listed churches in nearby counties; so far there are FLs for Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Lancashire, and there is an article on every Grade I church in all these counties plus Cumbria (not all written by me). At present I am working (slowly) through the Shropshire churches. Hope you enjoy your new Pevsner. There is an article in WP (at least a stub) on all the houses included in F&T; but please expand/improve anything that takes your fancy. --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 15:58, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Hi! Could you please take a look at the article about Marian Cripps, Baroness Parmoor, and tell me whether I have addressed your concerns properly. Do you have any other suggestions? Surtsicna (talk) 13:55, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Hmm, now I see that one of your DYK contributions is a very detailed article about a British botanist. I've created an article about her colleague, Gabrielle Howard, and nominated it at Template:Did you know nominations/Gabrielle Howard. I would truly appreciate your input. Surtsicna (talk) 14:03, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
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Shitterton DYK
[edit]I've had some further thoughts about the hook at Template:Did you know nominations/Shitterton - what do you reckon? Prioryman (talk) 20:03, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
I've started taking this nomination over. Adam Cuerden (talk) 15:33, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
- I'm glad someone is working on it; let me know when you want me to take another look. Espresso Addict (talk) 09:19, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
- Still working on it, but if you want to have a look at what I've done so far, it might help. Adam Cuerden (talk) 21:59, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Tony Minson
[edit]![]() | On 18 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tony Minson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Tony Minson developed a new way of disabling viruses for vaccines? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tony Minson. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:02, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
It's not 100% done, but it's ready for more comment now, as I have some questions and reactions that could use replies. =) Adam Cuerden (talk) 07:44, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
For your consideration: Wikipedia:Featured portal candidates/Portal:Massachusetts
[edit]I have done what I believe to be a thorough job at addressing the concerns you raised at Wikipedia:Featured portal candidates/Portal:Massachusetts, and would appreciate it if you could take another look and let me know if it has your support. Sven Manguard Wha? 20:44, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
- Changes you asked for are made. Sven Manguard Wha? 17:32, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
- Changes you asked for are made. Sven Manguard Wha? 00:14, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
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Discussion on the AFT5 Request for Comment
[edit]Hey Espresso Addict - this is to notify you that there is a discussion starting on the Article Feedback RfC talkpage that has ramifications for the RfC itself. Your input is much appreciated :). Thanks! and apologies if I've missed anyone Okeyes (WMF) (talk) 16:38, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
re Closing steps for portal pro/de-motions
[edit]Okay understood, but can you please help with suggestions of other ways to make the Portal Promotion/Demotion process much less steps? — Cirt (talk) 15:53, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
European Military history topics
[edit]It'll be just about as long as the country version, but what do you think of me using every major war (or higher page if there is one, e.g. Crusades instead of each crusade) for the topics? Adam Cuerden (talk) 18:50, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
- Sounds like a good place to start, organised by date perhaps. I'd suggest adding a list of other high-level articles too. The Military History WikiProject has lots of task forces classified as general which might be able to help with general articles/lists on, say, European castles. I think one problem this portal has is that there is so much potential content, but no European-specific WikiProject -- which does at least mean the portal should be useful to readers. Espresso Addict (talk) 19:10, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
- Trying to pull in MILHIST has proven a little difficult. I think everyone thinks someone else is more qualified, so noone speaks up. =) Adam Cuerden (talk) 21:05, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
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[edit]Hey! Thanks for your useful and clear answer about what to do with a deleted article when the Teahouse guest sought to userfy it and continue working on demonstrating notability of the subject. Article creation is often tricky, but you made it seem a bit easier with your help. Thanks for doing that!
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Congratulations
[edit]I've been away for a few days, and returned to discover that the Cheshire Portal is now featured. A worthy promotion reflecting the excellent work you have put into it. --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 09:01, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks, and congratulations to you too -- the lion's share of the material that's featured there is yours. Espresso Addict (talk) 17:03, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
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Thanks for tidying up Manuel Morales
[edit]I really appreciate your help in reordering, and especially catching the glitch in the journal reference. There will be a lot more added soon, to cover his later work - the guy who wrote the obit said he'd send me a draft. But I'm curious about the rationale for deleting/moving the 2 journal refs that give solid verifiability and also connect each ref to its brief description - to me, they seem less useful as just a list of key papers. Dcrjsr (talk) 03:35, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
RfA: thank you for your support
[edit]Espresso Addict, please allow me to thank you for your support during my RfA. It meant a lot. Warm regards, Dirtlawyer1 (talk) 11:23, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
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Your contributions and major improvements have not gone unnoticed. You have single-highhandedly changed what was an embarrassment, to an impressive page. On behalf of the community, particularly the small group of virologists here, please accept our gratitude. Graham. Graham Colm (talk) 23:05, 16 February 2013 (UTC) |
A belated thanks, Graham! (Sorry, missed this with the DYK notification arriving a couple of minutes afterwards.) There's still a way to go, and I hope I can draft in some opinions from the WikiProject, but it's definitely better than it was. Cheers, Espresso Addict (talk) 10:36, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Ali Maow Maalin
[edit]![]() | On 16 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ali Maow Maalin, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Ali Maow Maalin was the last person in the world to be infected with naturally occurring smallpox? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ali Maow Maalin. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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Congrats... You gave an awesome answer in the Teahouse!
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DYK for George Hirst (virologist)
[edit]![]() | On 1 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article George Hirst (virologist), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that George Hirst was the first person to discover a viral enzyme (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Hirst (virologist). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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Listed buildings in Tarporley
[edit]Thanks for correcting my errors in this list. I uploaded it when rather tired, and clearly did not check it properly (but that's no excuse). In fact I've found a missing item and added it making the total 38. --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 17:34, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
Curt Schimmelbusch / History of sterilisation
[edit]Rather than continue the discussion on the DYK page, I thought I'd bring it here. I am hoping to work on some of the articles on sterilisation and autoclaves over the coming months, I've already started to have a little tinker in my sandbox. As you say, the current coverage seems very limited and disorganised. This seems more within your area of the encyclopaedia than my own; do you know of anything other than: Sterilization (microbiology), Dry heat sterilization, Moist heat sterilization, Autoclaves that covers the subject here? I note there is very little on the disinfection process within the greater surgical decontamination process. (This all seems a long way from my normal cricket articles I know, but it more closely reflects my professional expertise.) Harrias talk 17:19, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
- I'm an ex-virologist, so my microbiological knowledge is a bit thin, I'm afraid. We just used to splash a lot of ethanol around and hope for the best! I can't find any other articles directly related except aseptic technique; you might perhaps be interested in pasteurization and it's various linked articles but they're mainly about food treatments. I'm more interested in the history of surgery aspect of it, but don't have any good references I'm afraid. (I had a look at my history of medicine text, but it just mentions Pasteur and Koch.) Cheers, Espresso Addict (talk) 18:12, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
Agawam Deletion
[edit]You deleted the page 'Camp Agawam' a while ago for reasons I can not understand. Could you please restore the page which I had worked so hard on and suggest what I could fix perhaps?
Mfribbs (talk) 20:13, 13 March 2013 (UTC)mfribbs
- Actually I seem to have deleted a previous version back in 2007. The admin who deleted the most-recent version in 2012 is User:Fastily, who appears to be retired. I've taken a look at version Fastily deleted and it's completely unsuitable for the encyclopedia – it reads like an advert and is full of unsourced material of a trivial nature – so if you want to try to write an encyclopedic article I'd advise you to start from scratch. The references of the deleted page were: [1] and [2]. Espresso Addict (talk) 20:25, 13 March 2013 (UTC)
I understand. Fastily is retired, so I cannot talk to him/her. I will notify you if I have trouble if it's not too much of an annoyance. I am mostly a novice to Wikipedia. Mfribbs (talk) 21:02, 13 March 2013 (UTC)
- Your best policy is to try to find reliable sources (eg books, newspapers) that talk about the camp in detail, and are independent of the camp's organisers. Then, base what you write on what the sources say, not any personal knowledge you might have. If it really (verifiably) is one of the oldest summer camps in the US, it is probably notable, but the article needs to demonstrate that with good-quality, independent sources. I'm always willing to help inexperienced editors, but I'm probably not the best person to ask on this sort of subject, as it's completely out of the areas in which I'm expert. If you need advice, a good place to try is the Teahouse. Best of luck, Espresso Addict (talk) 21:21, 13 March 2013 (UTC)
Camp Agawam was again nominated for speedy deletion by MrX. Could you help me through this? --Mfribbs (talk) 23:48, 13 March 2013 (UTC)
- Just a quick yes/no question: do you think I can use videos for resources? Mfribbs (talk) 12:20, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
- There's no problem at all with using videos for sources, but you should note that videos advertising the camp, either by the camp itself or the ACA, are unlikely to be considered reliable. As with all material sourced only to the camp itself, they can only be used for simple facts that are unlikely to be challenged, for example, about what sports are offered. Hope this helps! Espresso Addict (talk) 20:44, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
Thank you...hmm..the only videos about the camp are used for advertising, and we can get all the simple unchallengeable facts from other resources. Mfribbs (talk) 12:40, 15 March 2013 (UTC)
I'd appreciate your comments ... you'll see why when you read it ... and if you'd rather reply here or on my talk page, that works, too. - Dank (push to talk) 20:15, 13 March 2013 (UTC)
Article Feedback deployment
[edit]Hey Espresso Addict; I'm dropping you this note because you've used the article feedback tool in the last month or so. On Thursday and Friday the tool will be down for a major deployment; it should be up by Saturday, failing anything going wrong, and by Monday if something does :). Thanks, Okeyes (WMF) (talk) 22:07, 13 March 2013 (UTC)
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Thank you for your help with me. Hope we can get Camp Agawam article off of the speedy deletion nominated list. Mfribbs (talk) 00:36, 14 March 2013 (UTC) |
I see that you expanded the article greatly! Thank you so much! Mfribbs (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 12:05, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
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Helen Vlachos DYK
[edit]Hi Espresso Addict. I have made an effort to address your concerns at Template:Did you know nominations/Helen Vlachos. I would appreciate your feedback there. Thank you for your time. Best regards. Δρ.Κ. λόγοςπράξις 23:14, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Radio Rewrite
[edit]![]() | On 18 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Radio Rewrite, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that although Steve Reich's works have often been referenced by pop and rock musicians, the Radiohead-inspired Radio Rewrite is the first time Reich (pictured) has returned the compliment? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Radio Rewrite. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Harrias talk 16:02, 18 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Listed buildings in Dodcott cum Wilkesley
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Espresso Addict, I was wondering if you'd be willing to review this. Since the hook refers to the Rock of Gibraltar, that means the nomination is Gibraltar-related, and needs a second review. The first review was an approval, but two are needed, plus a couple of extra criteria (already discussed there). Thanks for participating so far, even if you don't have time to do a full review. BlueMoonset (talk) 00:49, 20 March 2013 (UTC)
Thanks, and a followup
[edit]Hi Expresso, Thanks very much for the info on ISBN's. Also, in the process you have alerted me to the WorldCat site, which will be very useful to me. I am wondering if I am using the right kind of template for me refs, which are often books. I generally use the following format:
cite book |last= |first= |authorlink= |title= |url= |accessdate= |year= |publisher= |location= |isbn= |page= |pages=
Is there something better, that would take people to WorldCat when they click on the ISBN? Many thanks, EMP (talk 17:44, 20 March 2013 (UTC)
We'd like your opinion
[edit]A question for people who commented in the RfC at "Probationary Period" and "Not Unless". (Or feel free to reply on my talk page, if you prefer.) - Dank (push to talk) 18:59, 22 March 2013 (UTC)
Espresso Addict, were you planning to come back to this review, or should I put out a call for a new reviewer. Nvvchar has asked a question relating to your last set of comments. Please let me know (here is fine). Thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 02:20, 26 March 2013 (UTC)
- I have to admit I've been putting off re-reviewing it for a few reasons, partly that it really needs a thorough copy edit, which a quick glance suggested it hasn't yet received. I'll take another look at it now. Espresso Addict (talk) 02:49, 26 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Listed buildings in Dodcott cum Wilkesley
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— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:03, 27 March 2013 (UTC)
Hello. I am writing to you because you have indicated that you are willing to review Featured Portal nominations (and you have been active in the last 96 hours). I put Portal:Sports up for FPO consideration at the beginning of the month, and it is now the end of the month and I have received no feedback. Any comments you have would be appreciated. Thanks, Sven Manguard Wha? 05:47, 29 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Burleydam
[edit]![]() | On 2 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Burleydam, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the churchyard gates (church pictured) in the small Cheshire village of Burleydam come from Lleweni Hall, and were described as "of great elegance" by Samuel Johnson? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Burleydam. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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Project for RfA nominators
[edit]As the RfA RfC has now been closed, I am curious to know what your plans are for moving forward with your suggestion of a project for RfA nominators? AutomaticStrikeout (T • C • Sign AAPT) 16:32, 5 April 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Combermere Abbey
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Allen3 talk 22:32, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
curious
[edit]Hi Espresso, I'm a bit unclear about a comment I saw. I didn't feel that my toes had be stepped on in the least, and was wondering which comment I made that may have indicated I did feel that way. I have great respect for the project you've created, and admire your work a great deal, and if I've given any indication to the contrary, then I do apologize. — Ched : ? 11:29, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
- Oh, I'm sorry, Ched! It wasn't anything you wrote at all. The first two comments I received when I advertised the project (which had been discussed at a widely publicised RfC for nearly two months) were along the lines of "how does this differ from xyz forum [which I was associated with]", so to be honest it was a bit of a tongue-in-cheek comment directed towards my mild frustration with those previous responses, rather than anything at all to do with what you wrote. Please do ignore it! I shouldn't have written it. Cheers, Espresso Addict (talk) 13:50, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
Just dropping by
[edit]Hi Espresso Addict, I'm a bit behind the times but just wanted to say it's good to see you around Wikipedia again (I'm only five months late). And well done for getting the Cheshire portal to Featured status. Nev1 (talk) 14:18, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
- Hi Nev! It's excellent to see you too! Thanks -- I felt pretty bad about abandoning the portal in its first FP application so I was glad to be able to belatedly redress the ill. Cheers, Espresso Addict (talk) 14:30, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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For the long overdue Wikipedia:WikiProject Admin Nominators, you deserve this . Secret account 03:27, 13 April 2013 (UTC) |
- Thanks! I'm so glad you've joined, we need people with lots of experience of the process if the project is to have any positive effect. Cheers, Espresso Addict (talk) 03:37, 13 April 2013 (UTC)
re Your suggestion at TFAR
[edit]FYI, I've attempted to address your helpful suggestion from WP:TFAR. Have a great day! — Cirt (talk) 18:10, 15 April 2013 (UTC)
DYK for James Hall (historian)
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The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 16 April 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Joseph Partridge (historian)
[edit]![]() | On 21 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Joseph Partridge (historian), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Joseph Partridge, a former waggoner, wrote the first history of the Cheshire town of Nantwich? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Joseph Partridge (historian). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:02, 21 April 2013 (UTC)
Cheers!
[edit]Thanks Espresso, I think it was a case of too little sleep and too much caffeine.. - Hillbillyholiday talk 23:09, 23 April 2013 (UTC)
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Autopatrolled
[edit]Hi. I'm just letting you know that I have 'BRD' reverted your adjustment to the threshold for the Autopatrolled 'right'. IMO, this requires a major dedicated discussion by the community and a clear consensus, and not an arbitrary, unilateral decision of one editor. If I have missed such a single-purpose, dedicated discussion, I apologise, and please point me to it. Regards, Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 05:53, 12 May 2013 (UTC)
Wikipedia:Featured portal candidates/Portal:Singapore
[edit]Hi Espresso Addict,
Thanks for reviewing the nomination for the Singapore portal awhile back. I have made some changes based on your recommendations, so can you have a look at it again?--Lionratz (talk) 01:07, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
Andrew Simpson (sailor) for GA?
[edit]Hey Espresso Addict, I noticed you and I had popped up as most regular contributors at the Andrew Simpson (sailor) article, and since we've taken it quite a long way from its original state when nominated at ITN, I wondered if you'd be amenable to co-nominating it at WP:GAN? Just a thought! The Rambling Man (talk) 17:04, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
RFC on TFA images
[edit]Dear Espresso Addict, you may be interested in a discussion that I've started at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article#Request for comment - images in TFA blurbs. All views welcome. BencherliteTalk 16:30, 15 May 2013 (UTC)
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This week's articles for improvement - 22 July 2013 to 28 July 2013
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Article Feedback Tool update
[edit]Hey Espresso Addict. I'm contacting you because you're involved in the Article Feedback Tool in some way, either as a previous newsletter recipient or as an active user of the system. As you might have heard, a user recently anonymously disabled the feedback tool on 2,000 pages. We were unable to track or prevent this due to the lack of logging feature in AFT5. We're deeply sorry for this, as we know that quite a few users found the software very useful, and were using it on their articles.
We've now re-released the software, with the addition of a logging feature and restrictions on the ability to disable. Obviously, we're not going to automatically re-enable it on each article—we don't want to create a situation where it was enabled by users who have now moved on, and feedback would sit there unattended—but if you're interested in enabling it for your articles, it's pretty simple to do. Just go to the article you want to enable it on, click the "request feedback" link in the toolbox in the sidebar, and AFT5 will be enabled for that article.
Again, we're very sorry about this issue; hopefully it'll be smooth sailing after this :). If you have any questions, just drop them at the talkpage. Thanks! Okeyes (WMF) 21:51, 1 September 2013 (UTC)