User talk:Editor19841/Archive 2
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Wikiproject: Colorado
Hello, I'm a fellow Denverite and relatively new contributor. I noticed you made Denver's Downtown Aquarium, which I recently expanded from a stub, part of WikiProject Colorado. Who else is part of this project? What can I do to help? Ginkgo100 19:24, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
Response
- Good to hear from another Denverite! First, thank you for your comments, Ginkgo100. I'd like to welcome you to Wikipedia, and thank you for your contributions to date. A list of current members of the project is available at the category page, which my computer won't allow me to link for you (odd?). Really, I would advise you to consult with the Project main page for all you can do to help the project, but one of the fastest, easiest contribtutions to the project you can do (and I myself have been devoting time to) is minting talk pages with the Project Colorado template. This will cement their membership to the project, and it's very easy. In your edit, type Project Colorado inside {{ }} at the top of a Colorado-related talk page. I've been an editor since mid-January 2006, and have devoted all my time and contributions to Denver or Colorado related articles. If you are currently residing in Denver or in Colorado for that matter, I encourage you to visit some of the local museums and historical landmarks (my favorites include; Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Art Museum among others), and gather information to compile onto the article pages. If you either don't have time, or you don't live in Colorado anymore (which would be a shame), I advise that you surf the internet for any history or information you can gather on Colorado, it's cities and historical events. You never know what history your going to find out about our great Centennial State, Gingko100. Myself, Vertigo700, and User:Throughthelens are the only editors working on the project as far as I know (last I checked). All the more advice I can give you is to let you know; if your not sure about something, propose your idea to Wikipedia peers on the article's talk page. Trust me, I've learned from experience. Thanks for writing, any time you've got a question, just ask. Feel free to write again. It's good to work together on these things. Join Project Colorado! Editor19841 00:39, 23 March 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia: Vote
Everyone; please vote for Denver in the USCOTW elections! Due to recent questions raised on the ligitimacy of certain voters, we need all the votes we can get, even more! So vote now!, my fellow Americans! Editor19841 00:37, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
Gary Locke
Ok, the real reason I put him there is the quote "Given the mood of the country and the concerns that people have, I think it would be possible for an African American or an Asian American to run for president now (2004), and clearly in 2008." Since Gary Locke is Asian, shouldn't that be considered a veiled reference to a possible candidacy on his part? I'm not going tit-for-tat here, but how about Barbara Boxer and John Lewis? I haven't heard anything from those two about a possible candidacy.--Folksong 04:50, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
Response
- You raise interesting points; the "Asian" factor is what I had assumed to be the primary reason for listing Locke on the page. However; their still remains a big gap: just because he happens to be Asian and he made the remark could indicate interests in the White House or otherwise, but; is it really enough to include him in the article? This was my entire point: if Locke does indeed have interests in this particular higher office, which he may, I think there should be more verbal evidence that he is interested and wasn't just stating a point in an interview (the remarks you cited). At that point I think his name should be included, but until then, I don't think that he really qualifies yet. As for Barbara Boxer and John Lewis, I wasn't aware of any kind of interest expressed by either of them, but I can see why some may see them, and Gary Locke for that matter, as potential candidates. But my point is; more evidence for all three is requred in this case. I'm leaving Locke off the page , however, I encourage more evidence come forward to confirm their listing in the article (this is an encyclopedia article, and it's a big issue, so all qualified updates are wanted!). By the way, I like the name "Folksong". That has a good ring to it, being I'm a folk music fan. Thanks for the comments. Editor19841 00:24, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
- Thanks for the kind words about my name. I originally came here editing articles about Jim Croce and Dan Fogelberg but ended up contributing a little bit to everything. I removed Lewis since the only thing about him was a blog, but kept Boxer on as there is a substantial movement urging her to run, perhaps larger than Wesley Clark's in 2004.--Folksong 06:03, 26 March 2006 (UTC)
Response 2
I didn't know Boxer was interested. Good to know. I came to Wikipedia with a strong intrest in my native Denver and Colorado's articles, and I ended up working quite a bit on my other strong intrest: politics. Guess you can never tell what or where your going to work on a piece in the Wikipedia world. Removing Lewis was probably for the best, considering that this is an encyclopedia rather than a blog. Good work. Don't drift to far from folk music, Folksong. You seem to be a good editor, and hey, we need folk music. Thanks for your comments. Editor19841 21:14, 26 March 2006 (UTC)
You voted for Denver, Colorado as US Collaboration of the Week. Please help improve it to Featured Article Status.PDXblazers 01:12, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
Response
- I certainly did, and I intend to work more on the article that represents my hometown. Thanks for your comments. Editor19841 18:06, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
JH Userbox
Thanks for the Jimi Hendrix userbox! Very cool. I've been wondering if there was one for quite some time. --EMC 19:07, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
I left a note for you (Editor19841) on Talk:Jimi Hendrix about free-use images in templates, but figured I should drop you a note here for courtesy's sake in case you don't have it watched. If you want to discuss the matter or have questions you can reply here or on my talk page. Thanks! --Syrthiss 19:34, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
Response
Hey, who doesn't like Jimi? I'd been meening to get around to creating something like that for a while, and I just decided to get it done. I hope everybody who's interested enjoys the template. Thanks for comments. Also , thanks for dropping me the message here, Syrthiss. Peace and happiness to you all. Editor19841 18:09, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
- I replaced the fair use image with a free image from Commons so I didn't wreck the sizing of the userbox. Feel free to replace it with any other free image, but do not replace it with that fairuse Band of Gypsys cover please. If you have an image that you are unsure about, you can ask me on my talk page. --Syrthiss 17:20, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
Response 2
Good work. Thanks for the help, comments. Editor19841 18:03, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
Polls
"If polls prove true..." I like the sound of this intro. I really like this section, it informs those of us who haven't done our political homework lately. I like the fact that I can check with Editor19841 for current updates. Nice work!
Response
Thank you for your complements. I enjoy the political arena, and following a good election, so I try to not only keep myself informed, but to also help others to learn a little bit to (Click here for Wikipedia's main article on the 2008 cycle). Currently, the section is no longer up because I'm working on a clean up of my page. But I just might bring it back... Enjoy the elections, thanks for your comments. Editor19841 18:26, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
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Response
Man, that's cool! Editor19841 23:05, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
Use of Image:DenverCOseal.gif
I reverted your re-insertion of Image:DenverCOseal.gif into {{User Denver}}. Please see the City and County of Denver Copyright which covers this. This graphical image is not in the public domain and is protected under that copyright. If you wish to use this image in that userbox, please obtain written permission from the City and County of Denver. Continued re-insertion of this image into the userbox will be a violation of Wikipedia:Fair_use#Policy item #9 and will be considered vandalism. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to ask. Thanks, --Durin 01:29, 25 April 2006 (UTC)
Response
Thank you for formally informing me. Editor19841 00:04, 26 April 2006 (UTC)
Regarding the CU Buffs template
Few suggestions:
-incorporate the buffs logo in it -set the text colors to black and gold.
Response
Interesting you make these suggestions; I agree with you. To tell you the truth, I tried incorporating the buffs logo into the temp, but found that under Wikipedia law, the image of the logo was off limits (See Wikipedia:Fair use, the Policy Section). So, I was left with nothing. Eventually the temp took a backseat because I figured there was nothing left I could do. If there is a image of the buffs' logo that is not under fare use limits, please let me know, and I'll incorporate that a.s.a.p.. I will look into the colors bit as well. Thanks for your comments. Also, I would suggest that you look into becoming a registered user here at the 'pedia. Click here for more info, or Click here for a list of benefits we Wikiepdians recieve. Anyway, have a good one. Editor19841 20:18, 19 June 2006 (UTC)
Redirect
You may not be aware of this, but it's generally considered bad to redirect to the user space from the main space, as you did in creating Editor19841, which I tagged for speedy deletion. Just giving you a heads up so you don't do it again, or next time you might be warned by a user who's not so nice about it. :) --Mr. Lefty Talk to me! 20:41, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
Response
Thanks for the tip. I'll delete it myself. Editor19841 20:43, 21 June 2006 (UTC)