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Location change (and reservations made) for DC meetup[edit]

I stopped by TGI Friday's this evening and was less than impressed. They apparently don't take reservations, except perhaps if you call 24 hours ahead of time. The staff was not so helpful, and the menu has hardly anything vegetarian which is an issue for some people.

So, I checked out the Bertucci's pizza/Italian place across the street (21st & I St NW). Their staff couldn't have been more helpful, and think it will be fairly quiet so we will be able to hear each other. So, reservations are made for Bertucci's at 5pm on Saturday. --Aude (talk) 02:42, 2 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

D.C. Meetup, Saturday, June 6, 2009[edit]

The 7th DC Meetup dinner will be held this Saturday, June 6th, starting at 5 p.m. The event will be at Bertucci's, near George Washington University and the Foggy Bottom metro station. It will follow the Apps for Democracy open source event at GWU. For details or to RSVP if you haven't already, see Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 7. (You have received this announcement because your user page indicates that you live in Maryland, Virginia, or DC.)
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Thanks so much for the barnstar! And good luck with law school - how far along are you? Having been through it twice now, I'd be glad to give you any advice I can! bd2412 T 06:38, 7 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

New site design?[edit]

(just a heads-up that I posted this same message on Michael Snow's page several days ago, but haven't gotten a reply yet, so I'm popping it here too)
Hi there. I was just wondering if Wikimedia has any intent to (significantly) update Wikipedia's design anytime soon, because I live and breathe this kind of thing (software, interface, and website design), and have been thinking about the kind of design philosophy that would help the editing experience in particular be able to reach people of the third-world, and be accessible/inviting (<key word there: actually *inviting*, not just "easy") to non-tech-savvy users in general... (without developing an interface that requires endless bandwidth). And, of course, the look/layout of the site. Anyway, you can see what I do here (software design stuff at the bottom - And not shown is a new editing interface for forums that use SMF (preview image) that is currently being discussed by the SMF devs, and might become the standard for SMF2 forums. - Here's the thread where I first posted it), and if you're curious, I can mock up a Photoshop comp (preview) of a new Wikipedia look (way more than just a skin), so you can see if you wanna mess around with the idea. If you do, I would do all this for free until work actually got started (in other words, free during the design phase), then just collect some dough upon completion. (so you understand I wouldn't be trying to get myself into something that I would try to make drag on for eternity, for more dough. That's totally not me.) Otherwise, if you guys aren't interested for the time being, that's fine. Either way, my email is dario@deefrag.com ... Take care! - Update: Oh, and I just read an article saying that you guys got a huge grant to work on this very thing (at least the editing aspects of it). Sounds exciting.--[ Dario D. ] 01:13, 21 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

RFC: socionics[edit]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Socionics Tcaudilllg (talk) 20:22, 29 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki-Conference New York Update: 3 weeks to go[edit]

For those of you who signed up early, Wiki-Conference New York has been confirmed for the weekend of July 25-26 at New York University, and we have Jimmy Wales signed on as a keynote speaker.

There's still plenty of time to join a panel, or to propose a lightning talk or an open space session. Register for the Wiki-Conference here. And sign up here for on-wiki notification. All are invited!
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The Helping Hand Barnstar[edit]

		The Helping Hand Barnstar
		For volunteering for the Wikipedia Academy at the NIH, July 16, 2009. Your presence was valuable not only for the help you gave, but also for showing how much so many people believe in the mission of Wikipedia. -- John Broughton (♫♫) 14:29, 20 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Signpost interview request[edit]

Kat, I invite you to answer a set of questions for the Wikipedia Signpost about your board candidacy: Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2009 Board elections/Kat Walsh. If you choose to do so, please let me know. I also encourage you to respond by 26 July; interviews with all candidates who respond will be publicized in the 27 July issue of the Signpost.

Faithfully, ragesoss (talk) 18:24, 21 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wikivoices Invite[edit]

Hi Mindspillage,
On behalf of Wikivoices, a community podcast based on the English Wikipedia, I would like to invite you (and all the other Board of Trustees candidates) to a round table interview on Skype to be held at 22:00:00 Friday July 24, 2009 in UTC. The format of this interview will be question-answer style whereby interested members of the community will pose questions to one or all of the candidates involved. If you would like any further information about the process or Skype, please contact Durova or myself on the English Wikipedia. Please be advised that spaces are limited and the sign up page can be found here. We look forward to your attendence at this event. Cheers «l| Promethean ™|l» (talk) 02:06, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Help plz[edit]

Hi, ive already told this in stu's discussion and copied to wing discussion, but i beg fot all the help possible: )== HI == Im really really sorry for bother you here, i know u must got a more important business, however i repeatly have been object of abuse of authority in es.wikipedia. They ban me now, saying that im a problematic user, a user i have never talk to. The last ban is because, i created a new article: http://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Latinoam%C3%A9rica_en_la_crisis_actual&action=edit&redlink=1 . An user named Amadis, http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usuario:Amad%C3%ADs , deleted saying that i copyvio and totally copy a page from a forum: http://razonyfuerza.mforos.com/549918/8559668-crisis-de-la-economia-mundial/ . However this is the story: I have been collaborating to an article "crisis economica del 2008 - 2009" however, i felt that current latinoamerica's situation didnt fit well in the article. So i passed all the referenced information I PUT ON THAT PAGE and create a new one: Latinoamerica en la crisis actual. I have to say that my article was created in march 2009, that the crisis started in 2008, but they say i copyvio an article created in 2005! That's not true, those forums copied my articles! And i told him, like I explain here: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usuario_Discusi%C3%B3n:Amad%C3%ADs#Disculpa.3F.3F.3F . Not only he didnt answer me, but it made that his friends ban me. I put an anouncement because i thought it must be an error, however they have ban me for being a problematic user. They will tell you a lot of things, because they didnt like me, but i have all the proof, and this is not the first time it happens, I went to en.wikipedia to look for help. This are all the answer for everthng i thought, and the apologies for the mistakes i made mostly because they never answer when i look for help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Griffinofwales/Archive_1#Momoelf This are Griffinowales opinions: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usuario_Discusi%C3%B3n:Griffinofwales.

This stress my a lot. Firstly i really contributes and i can proof it: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Especial:Contribuciones/Momoelf This is my page: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usuario_Discusi%C3%B3n:Momoelf#.C2.BFOtra_vez_plagiando.3F All the attacks i have proved it to be false, and the faults of ettiquette i have apologized and recognize i was stupid. Plz, for justice Jhonatan--Momoelf 02:01, 24 July 2009 (UTC) " —Preceding unsigned comment added by Momoelf (talk • contribs)

THis is my en.wikipedia disccussion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Momoelf Here it says that i evade my ban. It's true, i evaded it because i wanna collaborate even though those guys dont want me there. This were my contributions during the ban: http://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crisis_econ%C3%B3mica_de_2008-2009&diff=26464986&oldid=26444716 And here you can see, how even i try to use a lot of sources for referering, they delete it, saying without verifying, im copyrighting (the link to the pages are in the edit):http://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Citigroup&diff=28292453&oldid=27982835 Plz, help me.--Momoelf (talk) 07:50, 25 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Plz answer me, dont pass me over. At least tell me what u think.--Momoelf (talk) 06:01, 26 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Mindspillage, I'm sad I missed the Wikievent@NYC, but wanted to invite ya'll to try a similar event at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia... perhaps next year? We now have the BoltBus that shuttles back and forth to NYC, plus there's the historical places including Memorial Hall from Centennial Exhibition dating around 1900 which was definitely a Wikievent ahead of its time. Plz reply to kathleenpowers13@hotmail.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by 165.123.99.175 (talk) 14:30, 26 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles for deletion nomination of Jody-Anne Maxwell[edit]

I have nominated Jody-Anne Maxwell, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jody-Anne Maxwell. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

Please contact me if you're unsure why you received this message. RadioFan (talk) 12:36, 27 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You may also wish to comment on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Sai R. Gunturi

Hm.. I made them as redirects hoping they wouldn't be created as full articles by themselves! Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 16:25, 27 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Good to meet you![edit]

Hi, Kat! It was good to finally meet you in person. Hopefully, next time I'll get the chance to speak with you a little bit more! Cheers! – Clockwork Soul 00:04, 28 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It is a pleasure, isn't it? (Do let me know when you are out in my area again Kat ... :) Antandrus (talk) 00:35, 28 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You guys are going to make me blush. :-) Great to meet both of you! Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 02:20, 29 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That was fun :) Some facilitation thoughts[edit]

Your input would be welcome here: Community Facilitation - user:Sam and I were discussing related ideas over the past few weeks. It's meant to be a totally open way for people interested in facilitation to join and help organize and improve discussion of [often long-term] issues... which currently get brought up briefly and lost many times in succession.

Be well, +sj + 02:12, 29 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Looks interesting, will take a look. (Feeling a bit under the weather for deep thought unfortunately; don't worry, nothing contagious...) Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 02:20, 29 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Vote[edit]

My vote for the WMF Board went to you...good luck! —Eustress ^talk 17:18, 3 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Just FYI.....[edit]

DC 8 (talk)

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Congratulations[edit]

On your Board win! -->David Shankbone 20:25, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Here's a second congratulations from another bassoonist. :) — Jeremy 13:28, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Condolences, dear. Your exhaustive efforts are much appreciated. I look forward to a new image of you and luggage at some ungodly hour. ;-) KillerChihuahua^?!?Advice 13:53, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I am very happy for your victory, I´m a new user in es wikipedia and i only want to wish you happiness and prosperity in the mandate, I only ask you to be benevolent and friendly and have good luck in the future Attentivly: NazcaiN —Preceding unsigned comment added by NazcaiN (talk • contribs) 16:56, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 06:37, 15 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited![edit]

You're invited to the
Philadelphia-area Wikipedia Meetup
September 12, 2009
Time: 3 pm
Location: University City, Philadelphia

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NOTE: The date and time of this meetup has been changed to accommodate other regional activities.

The purpose of this meeting is to finalize our plans for the Wiki Takes Philadelphia event. We'll discuss logistics, establish jobs, and coordinate with participating groups.

The floor will also be open to discussing other projects relating to the Wiki and Free Culture movement.

Afterward at around 5pm, we'll share dinner and friendly wiki-chat at a local sports bar.
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Thanks for the welcome and kind words[edit]

I don't know yet how active I'll be, and I'll admit, it's hard to muster up the energy to get back on top of all the controversies and unwritten rules a second time. :-) But WP is subtly addictive in a way that I think will be hard to resist. Congratulations to you on your (apparently re-?)election to the Board--it's nice to know the community makes good choices in this regard! I look forward to our working together to continue improving this place in the future (or at least I hope I still have contributions to make in that arena). Thanks again, Jwrosenzweig (talk) 05:51, 22 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited...[edit]

	New York City Meetup Next: Sunday September 13th, Columbia University area Last: 07/25/2009 This box: view • talk • edit

In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, review the recent Wiki-Conference New York, plan for the next stages of projects like Wikipedia Takes Manhattan and Wikipedia at the Library, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the May meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list.

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Wiki Takes Philadelphia[edit]

I'll make sure to post minutes from our meeting on wiki so you can see what was decided. We're going to need a lot of help with this, especially from experienced users such as you. Let's keep in touch! --Mblumber (talk) 23:29, 9 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

D.C. Meetup, Saturday, September 26[edit]

The 8th DC Meetup dinner will be held this Saturday, September 26, starting at 6 p.m. The event will be at Burma Restaurant (740 6th St, NW near the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station). For details or to RSVP if you haven't already, see Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 8. (You have received this announcement because your user page indicates that you live in Maryland, Virginia, or DC.) --EdwardsBot (talk) 07:01, 23 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia Takes Philadelphia[edit]

You're invited to the
Wiki Takes Philadelphia
October 4, 2009
Time: 12 pm
Location: Drexel Quad (33rd and Market)
University City, Philadelphia

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Wikipedia Takes Philadelphia is a photo scavenger hunt and free content photography contest to be held all around Philadelphia aimed at illustrating Wikipedia articles.

Scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2009, the check-in location will be at the Drexel University quad (between Chestnut and Market, 33rd and 32nd) at noon, and the ending party and photo uploading (location to be announced) will be at 6 PM. To reach the Drexel quad, walk south from Market Street at 32nd Street into the campus.

Register your team here

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Request[edit]

Dear Kats, how are you? It seems like a mighty long time since the last time that I've requested something from you. I was wondering if you could check out the Copyright Infringement of Photos allegations discussed in Talk:65th Infantry Regiment (United States) in regard to the images in the table of the 65th Infantry Regiment (United States)#Notable Puerto Rican members of the 65th Infantry. I believe that the person making the claim and legal threats is wrong in doing so. I sent a message to Michael Snow, he hasn't responded, therefore I would appreciate it you or anyone who has the proper knowledge would look into the matter. I am not too knowledgeable in these matters. Thank you. Tony the Marine (talk) 20:20, 30 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wikis Take Manhattan[edit]

WHAT Wikis Take Manhattan is a scavenger hunt and free content photography contest aimed at illustrating Wikipedia and StreetsWiki articles covering sites and street features in Manhattan and across the five boroughs of New York City.

LAST YEAR'S EVENT

Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan/Fall 2008 (a description of the results, and the uploading party)
Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan (our cool team galleries)
Streetfilms: Wikis Take Manhattan (our awesome video)

WINNINGS? The first prize winning team members will get Eye-Fi Share cards, which automatically upload photos from your camera to your computer and to sites like Flickr. And there will also be cool prizes for other top scorers.

WHEN The hunt will take place Saturday, October 10th from 1:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by prizes and celebration.

WHO All Wikipedians and non-Wikipedians are invited to participate in team of up to three (no special knowledge is required at all, just a digital camera and a love of the city). Bring a friend (or two)!

REGISTER The proper place to register your team is here. It's also perfectly possible to register on the day of when you get there, but it will be slightly easier for us if you register beforehand.

WHERE Participants can begin the hunt from either of two locations: one at Columbia University (at the sundial on college walk) and one at The Open Planning Project's fantastic new event space nestled between Chinatown and SoHo. Everyone will end at The Open Planning Project:

Wikis Take Manhattan page at The Open Planning Project

148 Lafayette Street

between Grand & Howard Streets

FOR UPDATES

Please watchlist Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan. This will have a posting if the event is delayed due to weather or other exigency.

Thanks,

Pharos

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list.
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Your instrument...[edit]

I'm curious as to the make and model of your instruments. Your contra sounds just like my 19th. century German cello, which has a big crack in it! As always, I offer you my best regards, Hamster Sandwich (talk) 18:59, 6 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Your instruments: thanks for appreciating the highlighted viola player Cecil Aronowitz. We kind of met on contrabassoon - Graham Waterhouse. Musical greetings! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:34, 14 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Birthday[edit]

Hey, Mindspillage. Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!
Have a great day!-- Vatsan34 (talk) 12:28, 16 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted images[edit]

Hello, I recently uploaded an image and it was automatically categorized for speedy deletion. I don't understand why because I used the proper licensing. I contacted the company directly via email ticket #2009100210033461 and they agreed to release the image, and other, under CC-by-SA 3.0. Skier Dude (talk) deleted my page and he recommended me to contact an admin to verify the email and to have the image restored. You can reply to this image on my talk page. I also contacted Bastique ^demandez But I have not gotten a respond from him yet. Thank you for your time and help.Elmatamoskas (talk) --Elmatamoskas (talk) 22:37, 28 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited![edit]

In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, review the recent Wikipedia Takes Manhattan, plan for the next stages of projects like Wikipedia at the Library and Wikipedia Loves Landmarks, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, for example particular problems posed by Wikipedia articles about racist and anti-semitic people and movements (see the September meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list.

To keep up-to-date on local events, you can also join our mailing list.
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OTRS help requested[edit]

Hello Kat, I know that you are very busy with all of the responsibilities that you have in Wikipedia, but I really need your help.

The following image File:Joe Sanchez.jpg has been placed for deletion. However, permission from the copyright holder was forwarded to OTRS on 11/8/ 09 and again on 11/12/09. Here is what was sent:

bluewall@mpinet.net. "I, Joe Sanchez_____, as the copyright holder of the image attached/in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Joe_Sanchez.jpg, agree to release in under the terms of GFDL. I understand that this allows anyone to use the image for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as the constraints in the license, like attribution, are respected."

I would appreciate if you would look into the progress of the process of this permit or at least have the deletion of the image delayed until OTRS does what it does, because it would be a pity to have the image deleted. Thank you Kat. Tony the Marine (talk) 20:27, 12 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Image copyright[edit]

Hi, this is regarding File:Ruslan Sirota.jpg – the appropriate e-mail has been sent on Nov. 9, if you could please look into this issue as soon as possible it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much in advance. Hearfourmewesique (talk) 15:42, 13 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Please note this response. Let's keep any discussion centralised, so please respond there. Thank you so much, m:Mark W (Mwpnl) ¦ talk 17:25, 13 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Planning Discussions Now Ongoing Regarding DC Meetup #9[edit]

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You must be busy[edit]

I guess that you and some of the others must be really busy here. On September 30th I requested some imput into the Copyright Infringement of Photos allegations discussed in Talk:65th Infantry Regiment (United States) (I also sent an unanswered request to Snow who is savvy with legal issues) and on November 12th, since you are in the OTRS commity, I also requested imput in regard to the image File:Joe Sanchez.jpg which was placed for deletion. Not to worry though, all issues have been solved. I was just wondering if you are well since I did not receive any response to my requests. Hope all is well. Tony the Marine (talk) 00:19, 29 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'm really glad that you took some time off and that you are well. I really missed you here :) Tony the Marine (talk) 04:26, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Planning Discussions Now Finished Regarding DC Meetup #9[edit]

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Composers project[edit]

Your input would be most appreciated at this debate: Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Composers#Changes_affecting_the_classical_music_projects Thanks! --Jubilee♫clipman 01:53, 19 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Season's greetings[edit]

Thank you for being one of the people who has made 2009 such an interesting and enlightening year for me. It has certainly had its challenges, but also many highlights. I wish you peace and contentment in 2010, and a joyous holiday season to you and yours.

In honour of the season, I hope you will enjoy a little musical token. Your choice: traditional or cheeky.

Best, Risker (talk) 01:32, 25 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Happy New Year[edit]

Best Wishes for 2010, FloNight ♥♥♥♥ 13:29, 1 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Unreferenced BLPs[edit]

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Wikipedia Day NYC[edit]

You are invited to celebrate Wikipedia Day and the 9th anniversary (!) of the founding of the site at Wikipedia Day NYC on Sunday January 24, 2010 at New York University; sign up for Wikipedia Day NYC here. Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends!
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Question for Mindspillage[edit]

I recently made my first edit addition in Wikepedia to the Skepticism pg. It was deleted for not being neutral. It is my understanting that all world views have weakness. Often in Wikepedia some world views have a small criicisim or opposing world views posted. For example the Creation Science view has opposing view and criticism posted. I am not sure I am posting this correctly for Mindspillage comment. I hope you can guide and correct me. I will post my edit for your review below. Logictj (talk) 01:33, 19 January 2010 (UTC)--Logictj (talk) 01:33, 19 January 2010 (UTC) Skepticism Criticism: Most philosophies have weaknesses and can be criticized and this is a general principle of progression in philosophy ^[1]. The philosophy of skepticism asserts that no truth is knowable ^[2] or only probable ^[3]. It has similarities to empiricism. Some say the scientific method also asserts probable findings, because the number of cases tested is always limited and they constitute perceptual observations ^[4]. The basic premise “no truth is knowable” refutes itself; as how can this truth be known? ^[5]. Skepticism also goes against common sense idea that we can know something and the belief that some truths are necessary to carry out ordinary life ^[6]. Kreeft noted that we do err and we are fallible. Error does not prove skepticism; it refutes it, because we recognize error against a standard of truth ^[7]. If we deny reason, we must use our reason to do so. Some reason insists on doubt, but our nature insists on assuming innate principles.^[8] Logictj 01:34, January 19, 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have moved the above to this spot after it had been misplaced at the top of this page. I have also placed some advice on the user's talk page, including to not edit war and not to use multiple IPs. They need to log in. -- Brangifer (talk) 03:46, 16 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fancy closing an RfC?[edit]

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Bureaucrat Unchecking has now been open for 32 days; with only four comments in the past 10 days. RFCBot ran off with the RfC tag two days ago; it's easily time for it to be closed. Due to the nature of the issue, no administrator is truly "uninvolved", but one who is especially well-respected by the community, such as yourself; are the closest thing we've got. Fancy making a close? For reference, I'm contacting former arbitrators who hold admin tools but no other bits. Cheers, Happy‑melon 19:05, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited to Wikipedia Takes Philadelphia[edit]

You're invited to the
Wiki Takes Philadelphia
April 11, 2010
Time: 12 pm
Location: Drexel Quad (33rd and Market)
University City, Philadelphia

RSVP

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Wikipedia Takes Philadelphia is a photo scavenger hunt and free content photography contest to be held all around Philadelphia aimed at illustrating Wikipedia articles.

Scheduled for Sunday, April 11, 2010, the check-in location will be at the Drexel University quad (between Chestnut and Market, 33rd and 32nd) at noon, and the ending party and photo uploading (location to be announced) will be at 6 PM. To reach the Drexel quad, walk south from Market Street at 32nd Street into the campus.

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NYC Wikipedia Meetup Sunday, March 21[edit]

	New York City Meetup Next: Sunday March 21st, Columbia University area Last: 11/15/2009 This box: view • talk • edit

In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, review the recent Wikipedia Day NYC, plan for the next stages of projects like Wikipedia at the Library and Lights Camera Wiki, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, for example User:ScienceApologist will present on "climate change, alternative medicine, UFOs and Transcendental Meditation" (see the November meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back. And if the weather is good, we'll have a star party with the telescopes on the roof of Pupin Hall!

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list.

To keep up-to-date on local events, you can also join our mailing list.
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Help Requested[edit]

Tony the Marine recommended that I speak with you about my issue. I have been dealing with some administrators who, in my opinion, are not acting in a neutral manner.

I use Wikipedia manly for research on history. I noticed over time, some articles I had read previously now have had the date style changed from BC/AD to BCE/CE. I admit initially I changed them back not knowing the rules, and sometimes I handled my reaction poorly in the discussion pages. However, after reading the rules located at WP:ERA, I was actually justified in my edits. It clearly states that date styles should NOT be changed "unless there is substantial reason for the change, and consensus for the change with other editors." In the edits I reverted, no substantial reason was given, nor was a consensus achieved. Now, I am receiving quite hostile messages, and threats of being blocked, from some administrators who, through their edits and writings, it appears have a bias on the subject.

I would appreciate any help you can provide, as it seems some administrators are applying a double standard when the rules at [WP:ERA]] are very clear. Thank you for your help! (Jgw71 (talk) 16:18, 13 April 2010 (UTC))[reply]

Copyrights protection[edit]

Hi, Mindspillage! Could you please have a look at this Village pump section? The plagiarism by Mr. Cvikl has been reported by all major Slovenian media. Something should be done to protect the copyrights of the Wikipedia contributors, I just don't know how to go about it. Any advice? Thanks for your help! --Eleassar ^{my talk} 14:55, 18 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Planning Discussions Now Underway Regarding DC Meetup #10[edit]

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NYC Wikipedia Meetup Saturday, May 22[edit]

	New York City Meetup Next: Saturday May 22nd, OpenPlans in Lower Manhattan Last: 03/21/2010 This box: view • talk • edit

In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, review the recent Wikimedia Chapters Meeting 2010, plan for the next stages of projects like Wiki-Conference NYC and Wikipedia Cultural Embassy, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the March meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list.

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Congratulations[edit]

Was that a legal threat?! Well done! You can no longer say "IANAL", anyway. Very best wishes, --RobertG ♬ talk 20:46, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, congrats from me too! Has it been that long already ... wow. Hope you get a law named after you soon! :) Antandrus (talk) 20:56, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks very much, both of you! (Man, I need to actually log in more often.) Robert, I think I am obligated to say IANAL until I pass the bar exam, at least! Antandrus: the problem with being named "Walsh" is that I'm sure there are several... Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 23:15, 11 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Using a CC image that has an OTRS tag[edit]

Hello, Kat. You're listed as an OTRS person.

I want to add *File:BRUCE -Coaching 2009.jpg to Bruce's Familypedia page. May I just rely on the "This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License." or does the OTRS tag restrict it?

A reply on http://familypedia.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Robin_Patterson would be most welcome. Robin Patterson (talk) 10:40, 20 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

MfD nomination of Wikipedia:Follow all rules[edit]

Wikipedia:Follow all rules, a page you substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:Follow all rules and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of Wikipedia:Follow all rules during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Rodhull andemu 02:40, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, the blow to my ego to be repeatedly called not funny! I am glad to see it stay, though I suppose I'm not too deeply attached... Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 23:17, 11 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles for deletion nomination of Doctor Fun[edit]

I have nominated Doctor Fun, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Doctor Fun. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

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WP:GLAM/SI[edit]

Hey, I created a page at Wikipedia:GLAM/SI as a good central place for discussion of ideas of what we can offer to the Smithsonian at the Meetup meeting. You are pretty active in this sort of stuff in the DC area, so I thought you would be interested. Sadads (talk) 14:16, 22 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great, I'll take a look. Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 14:19, 22 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gracias...[edit]

for this. ;-) APK whisper in my ear 03:05, 27 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome! :-) Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 21:05, 3 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki-Conference NYC (2nd annual)[edit]

Our 2nd annual Wiki-Conference NYC has been confirmed for the weekend of August 28-29 at New York University.

Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 11[edit]

Hey, just in case you missed it, there is an oppurtunity to get a free dinner this Tuesday August 11 and a chance to meet and hang out talk about Wikipedia:WikiProject United States Public Policy and WP:GLAM/SI. Sorry that this is so late in the game, I was hoping the e-mail would be a better form of contact for active members (if you want to get on the e-mail list send me an User e-mail ). Hope that you can attend, User:Sadads (talk)12:31, 9 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DC Meetup #12[edit]

An off-wiki discussion is taking place concerning DC Meetup #12. Watch this page for announcements.
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Wikipedia NYC Meetup Sat Oct 16[edit]

	New York City Meetup Next: Saturday October 16th, Jefferson Market Library in Lower Manhattan Last: 05/22/2010 This box: view • talk • edit

In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, review the recent Wiki-Conference NYC 2010, plan for the next stages of projects like Wikipedia Ambassador Program and Wikipedia Academy, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the May meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back.

You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list.

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Wikipedia DC Meetup 13[edit]

You are invited to Wikipedia DC Meetup #13 on Wednesday, November 17, from 7 to 9 pm, location to be determined (but near a Metro station in DC).

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Wikimedia CAT[edit]

Hello Kat,

in order to unblock the situation of Wikimedia CAT chapter, we have clarified and simplified the proposal at m:Wikimedia CAT.

We would highly appreciate that you could take a look at it and kindly give us your opinion at Survey. If you consider so, you can also express your support.

Thanks in advance. --CàlculIntegral (talk) 07:30, 10 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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