User talk:Dabomb87

Note: I'll always reply to comments that are asked on my talk page under the same section to make the discussion easier to follow, so if you ask anything or make a comment, put this page on your watchlist until you receive your answer/reply. Thanks! Dabomb87 17:04, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

FAC Meshuggah

Good day! Will ou have a look on Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Meshuggah? It's stuck.--  LYKANTROP  ✉ 10:59, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Greetings! I really need your help now! The last candidation failed because some sourcing issues took too long to deal with. Now it is all fixed. I also made some changes in the text as well - but not many. Could you, please, make a read-over and a simple copy-edit? It won't be many issues. It would help me very much. --  LYKANTROP  ✉ 16:16, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi! If you are interested, you can leave comments on Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Meshuggah. Have a nice day!--  LYKANTROP  ✉ 21:06, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

Good day Dabomb87! The sourcing issues have already been solved!--  LYKANTROP  ✉ 21:08, 12 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks a lot!--  LYKANTROP  ✉ 14:16, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Anti-tobacco movement in Nazi Germany

Hi, noticed you changed the sentence "The Nazis often equated the Jews with the harmful effects of tobacco" to "The Nazis blamed the Jews for introducing tobacco and its harmful effects" in this edit. I think the second format implies fact while the first structure implies view. If we say "The Nazis blamed the Jews for introducing tobacco and its harmful effects", it will suggest the Jews really introduced tobacco and the harmful effects of tobacco were really introduced by the Jews. I will change it after discussing this matter with you. Thanks. Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 14:48, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Hello, sorry about changing the sentence without bringing it up on the FAC page first. I see what you're trying to say. Maybe change the word "blamed" to accused? If we know for a fact that the Jews did not bring in tobacco, we can say "wrongly accused". The problem with the original sentence was that the sentence was in effect saying that the Jews had qualities of the harmful effects of tobacco. Anyway, let me know what you think. Dabomb87 (talk) 14:54, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Ok, I like your suggestion. I will change it to "accused". Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 14:55, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Or, another suggestion. How about the sentence "the Nazis claimed that the Jews were responsible for introducing tobacco and its harmful effects". Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 14:58, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Yes, that's the best one. Put that in. Dabomb87 (talk) 15:00, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

 Done. Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 15:12, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

Peer review

Thanks for all your help with peer review - just a heads up, I do not generally remove reviews from the backlog if the comments focus all on one area. So User:Ealdgyth only reviews references on articles heading to FAC, so they also need comments on things besides refs. Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 02:36, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Sorry about that—I didn't know. Dabomb87 (talk) 13:11, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

It is no problem at all - just wanted to let you know for future reference and thanks again for your help, it is much appreciated. Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 15:30, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

List of Governors of Delaware FLRC

Thanks for doing this and bringing this to my attention. It had been on my back burner for a long time. --Golbez (talk) 02:36, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Hanna FAC

I have ordered the refs now. Anymore copy edit help would be greatly appreciated. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:17, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

I really thank you for your fine copyediting. You're good at it. As you see, I'm better at fact gathering and refs ;-). I've addressed all your 2nd round, leaving you one question on the live action issue. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:51, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

That was fast! :D Dabomb87 (talk) 01:54, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

I was working Karanacs and jumped onto yours when I was done with hers. I'm motivated to get this to FA, and with you and her helping, we may actually make it ;-) — Rlevse • Talk • 01:59, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Fixed groundbreaking — Rlevse • Talk • 02:07, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

fixed latest round. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:17, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

fixed latest round last night. Since Karanacs isn't answering my questions in her section, what should we do with the personal life section (topic vs time)? Yes, I posted on her page a few days ago too. Tks for all the help. — Rlevse • Talk • 09:43, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

I'll try to put up a few more things. I won't be able to access WP for an extended time until tomorrow. As for Karanacs, her contributions show that she is actively editing. Perhaps leave another reminder on her talk page and wait a couple more days before asking someone else. The issues she raised were hers, she has the best ideas on how to fix them. Dabomb87 (talk) 12:40, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Check Karanacs' edits to the article and he comment last night on the FAC page. Looks like she's willing to support once I go through the Barbera book, which is coming from a library to me. — Rlevse • Talk • 11:19, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

My library autobio book on Barbera is in. We'll pick it up tomorrow, Tues. Let me know on my talk page is you want me to look for anything specific. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:20, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

2005 Sugar Bowl

I've made the changes you suggested to the FAC. If there's anything else, could you let me know? Thanks! JKBrooks85 (talk) 19:31, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

Further changes have been made. Thanks for picking them out! You've got a good eye for that. JKBrooks85 (talk) 07:42, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

revisit Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/1964 Gabon coup d'état

Hi, I've left some comments at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/1964 Gabon coup d'état. If you have time, I wonder if you would revisit it? Thanks, Ling.Nut ^{(talk—WP:3IAR)} 00:18, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

Effects of Hurricane Dean in the Greater Antilles

Are there any more issues that I can address to secure your support in this article's ongoing FAC? Plasticup ^T/C 03:16, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Hanna

See User_talk:Karanacs#Barbera_book_and_William_Hanna_FAC. If you could look over the updates and smooth them, I'd appreciate it. — Rlevse • Talk • 16:28, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Took a shot at fixing the latest round. — Rlevse • Talk • 17:22, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

FLC

Thanks! I replied on the FLC. –Juliancolton ^{Tropical Cyclone} 00:31, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

	<font=3> Thanks again for your support and comments - Hillsgrove Covered Bridge made featured article today! Take care, Ruhrfisch ><>°° 01:58, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Myst IV: Revelation

Hate to bother you about this, but you're currently the only oppose and I was wondering if you would have time to look over it this week. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^(talk) 01:48, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

William Hanna

Thanks so much for your help. Check your barnstar page. It's not an FA (see WP:FA but Gimmebot hasn't run to update the page yet). I plan to do Joseph Barbera next as they were partners for 60 years so there's lots of overlap. Thanks again, I couldn't have done it without you. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:16, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your peer reviews

I will finish my review (last one left) soon, Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 15:50, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Joseph Barbera

Hi. I think I have this close to FAC ready. Could you please look it over? Would you prefer I nom it for FAC now or after you look it over? Thanks. — Rlevse • Talk • 17:28, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

I'll look over it now. Dabomb87 (talk) 17:31, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

"Why "especially Collier's"?" because that's where he had the most success with magazines. Cut out "especially" or clarify? — Rlevse • Talk • 21:17, 20 September 2008 (UTC)...Also see where I moved the phonetics, what should be done with that? — Rlevse • Talk • 21:18, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

The pronunciation is fine; clarify especially. Dabomb87 (talk) 21:24, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

I have a watch on your page, so you don't need to ping my talk to tell me you answered, unless you just want to. ;-) — Rlevse • Talk • 23:12, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

I can't find refs for any of "Cartoon Network put up a bumper in late December 2006 that showed Barbera in a black marker portrait. In the next scene, the words "We'll miss you" were written above the Cartoon Network logo. Adult Swim had a banner that said "Joseph Barbera [1911-2006]" with the banner fading out without showing their logo at the end, something they only do when a person they consider important passes away and something they had done twice before; for Harry Goz in 2003 and Sam Loeb in 2005." If I cut it, should I leave the Death section separate or put in Personal section like I did with Hanna? — Rlevse • Talk • 00:38, 21 September 2008 (UTC)...Done with your items. When we finish this cartoon ref/adult swim item, should we list for FAC? — Rlevse • Talk • 00:53, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Merge the Death section with the Personal section. Dabomb87 (talk) 01:03, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

I'm going to cut the unref'd stuff. Then list for FAC, or do you think it's not ready? — Rlevse • Talk • 01:10, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Looking back at the Hanna FAC, there were three issues: prose (FA criterion 1a), comprehensiveness (1b), and images (3). The prose is much better this time, I can't judge on comprehensiveness, and the single image seems to meet standards. So yes, I think it's ready. Dabomb87 (talk) 01:21, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

The prose is better because most of this is a copy from Hanna and you and Karanacs made it so good, the images is a learned lesson, and it's more comprehensive because I found more info on his personal life. Thanks. It'll be listed in a few minutes. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:24, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Ned Kock and possible promotion

Hi, I have seen you marked Ned Kock for speedy deletion. I came across Media naturalness theory which seams to be promoted by the same user, 15 links within short time [1]. Would be nice if you can have a look. - 83.254.214.192 (talk) 18:00, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Please don't enter incorrect information

In the Austin article, the original statement before your edits was that Austin has 3 Fortune 1000 companies. When you changed this to F500, you should have rechecked the source. Please don't enter incorrect information into articles when editing them. After I corrected your first mistaken edit, you reentered it again, please take the time to read the documents your are sourcing and contact other editors who are seeking to correct the articles before blindly reentering the incorrect information. TheMindsEye (talk) 20:46, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Hello, I did read the source, it's right here: [2]. Dabomb87 (talk) 20:52, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

FLC: The Office episodes

Thanks for your comments. I left some replies on the FLC page. Nergaal (talk) 22:10, 20 September 2008 (UTC)

Help a old bridge's structure? (Language-wise)

Hi, I have noticed that you are doing a good job in locating prose issues in Featured Article Candidates. I am planning to nominate Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge for Featured Article in the future and would like to get an opinion on its current form. If you have the time, please take a look at the article and drop your comments at Wikipedia:Peer review/Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge/archive1. I would greatly appreciate it if you would like to attempt to copyedit the article as well. Thank you. Jappalang (talk) 00:39, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Sure. I'll tackle this tomorrow. Dabomb87 (talk) 00:55, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Peer review of Louvre Abu Dhabi

Thanks for your review of the Louvre Abu Dhabi article. Could you just clarify on a few of your points? See the review page for more. Thanks, --Jordan ^Contribs 17:40, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

I've fixed up the article according to your suggestions. Anything else? Jordan ^Contribs 12:57, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

I've fixed the formatting of the prices. All of the other points you have raised have been dealt with, besides the quotes point. How's the article looking? Jordan ^Contribs 14:41, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Much better. Dabomb87 (talk) 00:10, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for your effort in peer reviewing this article. Your comments and suggestions were a great help. It looks like it might make GA now, thanks to you. Much appreciated, Jordan ^Contribs 09:19, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

London PR

Hi there!

Thanks for letting me know, I missed it from my watchlist! :) The Helpful One ^(Review) 17:57, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

O'Brien

Thanks, I have tried to address your points so far. YellowMonkey (bananabucket) 08:13, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

I've replied again. YellowMonkey (bananabucket) 02:10, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Date script

Hey, I recall Tony using the date script to remove linking from dates and see that you are doing so. How can one use the script? Many thanks, sephiroth bcr ^(converse) 17:43, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Hello, thanks for your interest in removing this next-to-useless feature. Here are the instructions, copied from one of Tony1's subpages: Dabomb87 (talk) 17:51, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Installation and usage of date-autoformatting removal script

Instructions for installation

• EITHER: If you have a monobook already, go to it, click "edit this page", and paste in this string underneath your existing script:

importScript('User:Lightmouse/monobook.js/script.js');

• OR: If you don't have a monobook.js page, create one using this title:

[[User:[your username]/monobook.js]]

Then click on "edit this page" and paste in at the top the "importScript" string you see three lines above here.

• Hit "Save page".
• Refresh your cache (instructions at top of monobook).
• You're ready to start.

Applying the script—it's very simple

• Go to an article and determine whether US or international format is used. (For this purpose, it's best to have selected "no preferences" for dates in your user preferences, which will display the raw date formats that our readers see. Otherwise, you'll need to check in edit mode.) Occasionally, you'll see that the wrong format is used (check MOSNUM's guidance on this carefully).
• Click on "edit this page". You'll see the list of script commands under "what links here". Click on either "delink all dates to dmy" (international format) or "delink all dates to mdy" (US format).
• The diff will automatically appear. Check through the changes you're making before saving them. If there are problems, fix them manually before saving, or cancel.
• Leave a note at the article talk page if editors need to negotiate which format to use, or need to be alerted to any other date-related issues.
• Click on "Save page": it's done.

Afterwards

• Respond politely and promptly to any critical comments on your talk page. If someone wants to resist or revert, it's better to back down and move on to improve other articles where WPians appreciate your efforts. NEVER edit-war over date autoformatting; raise the issue at WT:MOSNUM.

Notes

• [1] Treats only square-bracketed dates. The script removes square brackets only, which mostly involves the main text and footnotes; it's acceptable for citation-generated dates to be of a different format, particularly ISO (which must not be used in the main text).
• [2] Piped year-links ([[1989 in baseball|1989]]). On purpose, the script will not touch these.
• [3] Date-sorting templates in tables. As of August 23, a minor tweak must be made to the script (which will update automatically), to deal with the column-sorting template in tables. Please be aware of this in relation to Featured Lists and the like (i.e., hold off there until it's fixed). The "dts" and "dts2" templates are at issue, and can be identified in display mode by a small clickable item at the top of a column. This should be fixed soon.
• [4] Antiquity-related articles. Articles on topics such as ancient Rome should be treated with caution, since the script removes year-links as well, and some editors may argue that there's a case for retaining the simple year and century links from ancient times (e.g., 212). It's better to ask first in these cases. In any case, such articles contain few if any full dates.

Re: Charlie Sheen page

I apologize about the links. They weren't added intentionally, but I think were included accidentally in the course of some edits I made. So sorry about that, and thanks for letting me know. I'll be mindful in the future to look out for mistakes like that that I may inadvertently make. Cheers. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.41.219.45 (talk) 20:05, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Flag of Japan

Thanks for the help at the peer review. I snagged everything you mentioned. User:Zscout370 ^{(Return Fire)} 05:15, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Re: PR comments

Thanks for reviewing Family Moving Day (I've cleaned it up at your word). Now, shall you please check how well this TV show list is going? --Slgrandson (How's my egg-throwing coleslaw?) 05:40, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Sure. I'll make comments in the evening. Dabomb87 (talk) 13:00, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:FAC#Sri_Lankan_Tamil_people

Can you do me a favor and copyedit this? I would like to see it make FA. Either edit yourself or leave suggestions on FAC page like you have before and I'll even do it, though I've never edited it before. When this is done I'll support it. — Rlevse • Talk • 10:16, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Working on this. Dabomb87 (talk) 12:41, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Let me know when you're done and if you think it's FA ready at that point. Thanks. — Rlevse • Talk • 09:51, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/2002 NFL Expansion Draft

Please see if current revisions have addressed your concern and improved the list enough to change your mind. The intro section was considerably revamped. Thank you very much for your time and assistance. 2008Olympian _chitchat^seemywork 00:43, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

• Does your strikethroughs mean that you are voting to Support the nomination now?--User:2008Olympian_chitchat^seemywork 02:55, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
  • Not yet, I want to give the article a once-over tomorrow before supporting. Dabomb87 (talk) 02:57, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

FAC Operation Tractable

I think I've resolved most of the minor prose issues you brought up in the FAC. Feel free to check to see whether they've been fixed or not. All the best, Cam (Chat) 00:58, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

WP:MOSNUM

Please see the ongoing discussion over linking dates, particularly years in historical articles. -- Kendrick7^talk 20:48, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

Incorrect edit

In this edit you replaced the date 1978-02-22 with the date February 2, 1978. Please undo all the edits made with this script. If you intend to continue using the script, please fix it first. --Gerry Ashton (talk) 04:53, 7 October 2008 (UTC)