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User:Papa Lima Whiskey has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, and therefore, I've officially declared today as Papa Lima Whiskey's day! For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian, enjoy being the Star of the day, dear Papa Lima Whiskey! Peace, Rlevse 00:46, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply] A record of your Day will always be kept here.

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WP:GO must be archived every Sunday at 0:01 UTC before new additions are made to the previous week's page. [1] Only the WP:FAC editors have been doing this, while other featured processes have not shared in the maintenance burden. The instructions for archiving the page are included in an HTML comment in the WP:GO page-- it would be helpful if other featured processes would help with the Sat night weekly archiving. Thanks, SandyGeorgia (Talk) 11:04, 11 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Please explain your concept. What exactly is the benefit. How is adding blank images useful? AshLin (talk) 12:58, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I may have missed out on an edit summary but I did ask you here as to the benefit. As regards the concept, you have not bothered to explain it to me here as yet. I did see your changes to the other two posts and your edit summaries. Maybe what is obvious to you is not obvious to me. I'm not quite sure what you intend. So I asked here. Since my aim is not to get into a revert war, please explain what is your idea and why this is a good idea. If I'm convinced, I'll back you on it. AshLin (talk) 13:19, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, now I understand what you are trying to do. I'm not convinced that this juxtaposition of images is meaningful but I will give you the benefit of my doubt. If you notice I immediately posted my query about your "new concept" on your talk page. Instead of giving my query in the edit summary, I did it on your talk page. As far as doing constructive things is concerned, it would have helped if you had explained in the talk page of the first article about your new concept itself what you did and why. It's not at all obvious. AshLin (talk) 13:37, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This discussion has been put into context retrospectively, for archival purposes, hence Papa's conversation starter is here rather than on J Milburn's talk page, where it was posted originally. (starter: [2], ensuing correspondence: [3] [4] [5])

[Addressing J Milburn] I'm a bit worried about your comment here [6]. Do you mean to suggest that a labelled rendering would not be a diagram? Or not featurable? Thanks for clarifying. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 19:43, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm obviously not making myself clear- all I am meaning to say is that a user-made illustration of this sort is not suitable to be used in place of a photo. Would we be featuring a user-made sketch of a building? No, but a floor-plan or something akin drawn by a Wikipedian would potentially be a suitable FP. Equally, a map would be suitable, a landscape painting not. See what I'm saying? J Milburn (talk) 19:50, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I still don't think I can agree with you. It seems that your problem (if we were to put it like that) is that you feel a 3D rendering is not as verifiable as a photograph or a diagram. But especially the parallel with a diagram shows the strength of a 3D modelling approach, because 3D models are unambiguously parameterised in their native file format. What that means is that while simple SVG diagrams that use a 3D perspective (or user drawings) can easily be wrong, such errors are much more readily discoverable in a proper 3D model because the original file explicitly has the measurements - perspective in a simple SVG is usually guesswork unless the author has gone the particularly roundabout way of constructing the diagram using perspective lines rather than going for a 3D model for a start. As I said, since simple 3D raytracings can be readily converted to SVG (and SVG back to raster images), I see no rational basis for the rejection of rendered or raytraced images. In fact, we've promoted a limited number in the past although somewhat restricted to articles about 3D modelling. And I still think this is no worse a starting point than a lot of diagrams that we eventually saw being promoted (this one took a bit longer and so did these). So I don't see how any of this is putting us at a disadvantage - if anything, having a spatial model is a plus! Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 21:34, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I really think we're talking at cross-purposes here. We should strive to illustrate articles with photographs- obviously, however, as you say, in physics and mathematics articles, diagrams and renderings are more useful. Take the recent mosquito image- a diagram like that is highly useful; however, the lead image still should be, and still is, a photograph. We should not aim to replace photographs with drawn pictures. J Milburn (talk) 21:42, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I don't think anyone is suggesting replacing a photograph because there isn't one. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 21:46, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No, and my original point was that we should not be promoting user-made "pseudo-photographs"- instead, we should wait for photographs (or better photographs) to arrive. J Milburn (talk) 21:51, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

And no amount of armchair philosophising is going to produce the photograph. I predict it will be years before we get one that is suitably licensed, never mind the quality concerns. To me, this is purely a question of resolving whatever content concerns there may be about the computer rendering, not of barring certain kinds of media because of what to me still seems to amount to "frankly, I don't like it". So my reply to your initial question, "see what I'm saying?" is, yes I can read the words but the meaning doesn't reveal itself. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 22:04, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Would you be happy to accept my painting of a certain landscape then, if I was a good enough painter? My sketch of a certain bird, if I was a good enough sketcher? J Milburn (talk) 22:15, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

File:RQ-170 Sentinel impression 3-viewerror.png

I'll try to see if Truthdowser can fix the error in the diagram (highlighted in red for emphasis) then I will nominate it. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (talk) 19:57, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moved to commons. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (talk) 20:24, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Beachy Head and Lighthouse, East Sussex, England - April 2010 crop horizon corrected.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 08:09, 21 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:West European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)2.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 03:29, 24 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Bufo melanosticus 01.JPG, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 07:17, 24 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde poster edit2.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 03:42, 25 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How can I reply to this appropriately? I frankly have no idea what you're talking about. You have been raving about how I am opposed to the image appearing in the lead section, which, as I have explained, I am not. At the same time, this is completely consistent with me feeling that the EV is not high enough for the image to be featurable. If I have misunderstood, feel free to re-explain, but your sarcasm and the fact you're ignoring my comments just makes you look like an idiot. J Milburn (talk) 14:39, 26 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't have time for that now, J Milburn. I'm busy with other things. Sorry. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 14:43, 26 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Arctiidae caterpillar edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 06:53, 27 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Calliphora vomitoria edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 22:41, 8 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Seaweed farming -Nusa Lembongan, Bali-16Aug2009 edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 18:10, 9 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Calliope-nest edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 17:05, 12 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:AgamaSinaita01 ST 10 edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 13:32, 13 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		For leaving a message inviting me to participate in the second review of the closure process I hereby present you with The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar. Thank you for the invitation, I appreciated it very much, and I am looking forward to seeing what devlopes as a result of this review. TomStar81 (Talk) 10:54, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for getting the opium poppy set to work so well in the opium poppy infobox. You saved me the trouble of having to figure it out, and closing sets is tedious enough without that, :) Also, I happened to spot that you made this crop, part of the set. Thanks for that, too. Regards, Maedin\^talk 21:42, 15 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Africa (satellite image).jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 19:11, 16 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This is the second time you've treated me like shit on FPC. Drop it. As a rule, we treat each other with a little respect here. J Milburn (talk) 23:47, 17 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Eumecesfasciatus.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular T · C 17:26, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Can you clarify your participation at this nomination? You did not explicitly state your support for the edit or, for that matter, opposition to the original. Since the nomination is a bit confusing, I'm requesting clarification from a few participants. Thanks. Makeemlighter (talk) 07:46, 19 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Grow up... Sniping at me is hardly going to excuse your own idiocy. J Milburn (talk) 14:31, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Humboldt River Papa 2.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 22:09, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Inachis io top MichaD.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. NauticaShades 19:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Inachis io top detail MichaD.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. NauticaShades 19:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Microphoto-butterflywing.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. NauticaShades 19:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 1.JPG, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. NauticaShades 19:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 2.JPG, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. NauticaShades 19:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 3.JPG, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. NauticaShades 19:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:SEM image of a Peacock wing, slant view 4.JPG, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. NauticaShades 19:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

— raeky ^{(talk | edits)} 17:34, 4 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hallo PLW, I've replied to you and also finished notifying, [7]. Maedin\^talk 18:53, 4 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I archive once a month at the end of the month.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 11:59, 24 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hey there! Thanks for making an alternate crop of the picture, which has been promoted. Good work! Jujutacular ^T · C 13:33, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Can we please close this nom now? Not only is it clear that it's going to fail (as it was before) but now enough people have supported the close to warrant a speedy closure even under the rules that you've proclaimed. I'm assuming if I was to do it you would find some reason to overturn it again? J Milburn (talk) 19:03, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This just comes across as trawling. I have no strong feelings on the question- I don't care, I never really look at the recently closed section- but, especially considering his sarcastic comment, it comes across that you're just trying to be a dick. J Milburn (talk) 21:23, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I see no sarcastic comment, and I don't know what you mean by trawling. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 21:24, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

jjron's sarcastic comment in his edit summary. And by trawling, I meant trolling. I have no idea why I wrote that... J Milburn (talk) 21:41, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:EdwardTeller1958 fewer smudges.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 12:28, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for going through all the work on that one: If it helps, find that spending a couple minutes preparing the list of everything I want to promote, with the creator and what it is, means I can just copy-paste the list and tweak the formatting at the various pages.

If you ever hit something like that again with one of mine, I'm happy to do the work with my own nominations, provided someone else marks them as promoted. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 13:07, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I imagine you saw, but your edit has been promoted, and I put it into all the articles and portals and so on. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 18:01, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

		The Historical Media Barnstar
		For your restorations of early photographs, which have allowed several to pass which otherwise wouldn't have. Adam Cuerden (talk) 13:48, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, PLW,

There's some boilerplate for this request, and I'll paste it below, but I prefer to be a bit more personal: I've gotten involved with helping out with the Signpost's new Features and admins section, which includes commentary and any interesting little bits that came up in the reviews for each of the content categories.

It also has a choice of the week, and that wanders amongst the regular contributors to FPC. There's about a dozen names that come to mind when I think about Featured pictures - I'll spare you a list, you've been there for years as well, and could come up with it just as easily. So, coming to the point: Would you like to be the person who selects their favourite Featured picture this week, to highlight in the signpost?

Boilerplate info follows

The Signpost's "Features and admins" page now includes a "Choice of the week" for featured articles, featured lists and featured pictures. Each week, The Signpost invites a different delegate, reviewer or nominator from each process to select what they think is the best, or their favourite, item, and to give their reasons. These reasons can be technical (e.g., related to the Criteria) or subjective, or both.

I wonder whether you'd be willing to judge the best featured [article/list/picture] in next week’s edition. If you agree, promotions from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 July will be eligible (only six days this week because the publication deadline has come forward). They will be listed here by Saturday UTC, and we would need your text by Sunday UTC. Examples from previous weeks are accessible by clicking on "← PREVIOUS Features and admins" at the bottom.

I realise the timing is a bit specific; obviously, it's because, well, too far in advance and we don't really know what will pass, too late and it's not really news. =)

If you can't do it this week, but want to do it later, just let me know when would be good. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 00:18, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 00:18, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There's no rush: Really, it can't be written until we know (or are fairly certain) what FPs are going to be promoted anyway, after all. =) Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 01:10, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Do you not consider it a little... odd that you've just taken the liberty of speedy closing two nominations, neither of which actually meet any of the proposed guidelines? I completely agree with both closures, but I really, really can't see how this is consistent with the arguments you've expressed on the FPC talk page... J Milburn (talk) 19:18, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Completely consistent, and they weren't speedy closes. One was withdrawn, and the other had its image file deleted. What else do you propose to do with them? Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 20:17, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

They were closed early. What were they if not speedy closes? I completely agree with them, I don't propose we do anything else with them; as you know, I have plenty of time for common sense. I just got the impression that you didn't... J Milburn (talk) 23:58, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy closes are those that invoke the speedy mechanism, i.e. where someone votes "speedy close". This did not happen and was not necessary, these were entirely procedural closes. Again, what do you propose to do instead, or are you just here to be disruptive? Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 07:33, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Once again, you're feeling the need to invent distinctions and define to the last order. You closed these early. What are they then? SNOW closes? It doesn't really make a difference- I seem to remember you were, equally, ardently opposed to them. Like I said, I agree with these closes. I'm just hoping that the fact you just felt the need to close two nominations early will make you rethink your entrenched position... J Milburn (talk) 10:10, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

We've been trying to explain to you that these are in a separate category. I don't know why that's so hard to accept. As for your faulty memory, please. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 10:22, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, and what defines that category? I like closes like that, it just seems that things are only in that category if you say they are... J Milburn (talk) 10:25, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted files, withdrawn noms. Everything else that I can think of is less clear-cut: noms with licensing problems could be suspended if someone volunteers to attempt to acquire a more appropriate license; I believe everything that you've referred to as "copyvio" falls into this category. If nobody volunteers, these would also be closed "procedurally", if it needs a name. I don't think we've said what the grace period for this would be, but I'm guessing somewhere between 24 and 48 hrs unless the nominator asks for immediate closure. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 10:40, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great to have you onboard! =) The page is at Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2010-07-26/Features_and_admins#Featured pictures, and, although I'm predicting one closure that, properly speaking, we won't know for certain about until tomorrow, it'd need so many opposes to show up out of the blue that it's a very safe bet. The page is ready for commentary when you are. =) Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 00:08, 24 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Theleftorium ^(talk) 21:59, 25 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

And again. :) Theleftorium ^(talk) 22:11, 25 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

...But we do need your commentary here A.S.A.P: The article's meant to be published pretty soon. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 01:35, 26 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

PING: I emailed you. Tony (talk) 02:49, 26 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Papa, the deadline has well passed. Adam and I have emailed two other users to see if they can stand in at short notice. Please email me if you come online in the meantime (neither has yet replied). Tony (talk) 04:03, 26 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Another user (TTT) has agreed. We'd be delighted to have you as the guest in another week, but it will need to be done between Saturday and early Sunday US east-coast time. Cheers! Tony (talk) 04:21, 26 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I really do apologise. Had I known you had a piece ready, I'd have held it up for you, but I hadn't heard anything from you in several days, and you only had said "I think it might work out okay." - which isn't definite. If you want, I have no objection to adding your statement in, if you give it to me. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 20:03, 26 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Where would it be placed? Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 20:49, 26 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'll have there be two choices this week. =) Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 02:59, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've warned you about your aggression before. This is your last warning- continue as you are, I will block you, it's as simple as that. That kind of behaviour just simply isn't acceptable. J Milburn (talk) 20:16, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You cannot block me because you're involved, and you'll look bad if people start considering who started assuming bad faith, because that's you. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 20:18, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, right. Because I'm "involved", you're allowed to shout abuse at me. No thanks. J Milburn (talk) 20:20, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You assumed bad faith. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 20:24, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I did not assume bad faith at all, I just saw the stated situation as inconsistent. You said you wanted to keep a "moderately level of control" over it. That's not how this works. If you want to have a userpage essay, have a userpage essay. If you want a glossary to be used and referenced with some authority at FPC, write one, and everyone can chip in as appropriate. J Milburn (talk) 20:41, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Even if I had assumed bad faith, it's not acceptable for you to behave like that. I don't have any intention of patronising you, but if you think that that is acceptable, then there is an issue. J Milburn (talk) 20:43, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Are you here to apologise for this, this and various other "visits" you've made to this page? Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 20:49, 27 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

. . . letting me restore the glossary? It should stay—it belongs and it's good and it would be nice to see it in project space. I can't be the only one who doesn't want J Milburn's arrogant block threats to have discouraged such a useful, positive, and needed contribution. Maedin\^talk 01:11, 29 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, since I don't see the point in it remaining deleted, it might as well be undeleted. I don't know if a history merge would work - that would seem to resolve some of the difficulties here. Maybe you can give some advice on the technicals? Sorry for not replying sooner. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 17:32, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, a history merge would work, yes, and I don't think it would be inappropriate. It would preserve yours, Raeky's, and Jujutacular's contributions and make it easier for additions to be made to the current glossary. I don't wish to comment on other concerns regarding the two glossaries, but I imagine that a history merge is a suitable response.

As far as technicals go, it would be a fairly straightforward case, as described here. You could do the history merge yourself as long as you use {{db-g6}} to have the current glossary deleted, but it would be simpler and faster for an admin to perform the history merge. Let me know how you want to proceed, if at all. Maedin\^talk 18:43, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for clarifying, because I wasn't sure what you meant! Yes, it would be best, I probably shouldn't have suggested any other way, actually, my apologies. I'll do it momentarily. Maedin\^talk 19:18, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thanks for that. I'll keep an eye on it for a while, so I should see when you're done. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 19:30, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, :) All done. Maedin\^talk 19:35, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hiya, thanks for the invitation. I've spotted a few things to (hopefully!) improve and have made a start, :) Do say or revert if you disagree with any of my changes. Maedin\^talk 11:48, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

— raekyT 00:25, 2 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Louis-Marie Autissier, Self-portrait edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 23:11, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've uploaded some alts with more "real" colour, and Dan has left some thoughts too. Feel free to chip in with your opinion of the alts. J Milburn (talk) 18:04, 9 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

• Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Mike Godwin 2

I'm sorry that I missed your comment at the discussion. To reply: there is no problem with the picture, and I don't know what a "filler flash" is but it sounds like waffle to me. I should have commented on these concerns when I first posted my opinion; sorry about that. Regards, AGK 11:39, 12 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

FYI, I fixed the smudge. Thank you for spotting that! Jujutacular ^talk 13:11, 13 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Squilla mantis (l'Ametlla) brighter and quality.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 15:07, 13 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Calliphora vomitoria edit.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on August 17, 2010. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2010-08-17. howcheng {chat} 09:31, 15 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Royal Wedding Stockholm 2010-Slottsbacken-05 edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 19:15, 15 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Atlantic Spadefish PLW edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 19:30, 15 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Seasquirt.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 01:26, 18 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've taken the liberty of redoing this: The faces were a bit over-sharpened because I had applied selective sharpening there, so I redid the sharpening after making a mask. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 14:42, 18 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Atelopus_certus_calling_male_edit.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 02:40, 20 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Did you have an opinion on the original? Imzadi 1979 → 18:01, 22 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Lee Bollinger - Daniella Zalcman less noise.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 01:14, 23 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

• Okay, what did I do that the image isn't showing up in this template or on the article page? I did the same thing I do every time! Help? Makeemlighter (talk) 01:18, 23 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Xanthoria elegans 97571 wb1.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 01:27, 23 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it's certainly a Sepioteuthis and of the three commonly recognised species, S. lessoniana is the only one whose range covers Komodo National Park (see ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/009/ac479e/ac479e18.pdf for example). I'd say it's a pretty solid ID. mgiganteus1 (talk) 18:03, 23 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, do you think it needs to be strictly chronological? If oit doesn't, that simplifies things a lot. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 13:40, 24 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'll take heart, and make a start (though I fear the prospect shady). Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 14:42, 24 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, why not? Also, what do you think of separating out our history categories a bit? they're a little American-centric... and there have been complaints. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 15:32, 24 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. I didn't worry too much about getting the order perfect, but it shouldn't be TOO far off. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 15:39, 24 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, we could probably spin off at least a couple wars. We have a number of images related to the Crimean War, for instance.

An alternative might be to simply rearrange "Other wars" to divide up by war. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 16:05, 24 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please see my comment at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill, c.1885. Thanks. Makeemlighter (talk) 00:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

...are you getting this from? That's not what the instructions say- they say it's a straight up to week nomination. I've undone your edit. J Milburn (talk) 13:33, 26 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Regardless of my own actions (which I stand by...) you cannot just make up your own rules, especially when the nomination, if following the rules, will close the way you don't want it to. I explained why I did not notify Fir- he's not away, he's retired, he's said he's not here any more. There was nothing under-hand about what I did, and I resent the insinuation. J Milburn (talk) 14:45, 26 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

When someone retires from Wikipedia, they really can't expect to be notified. No, I didn't notify Fir immediately- I've come to see that's something people really get fussed about at delisting, so I have started to do it. I'm certainly not the only person (Muhammad, Adam) who has been more than a little surprised at the demand to notify people who no longer edit. You were welcome to step in and fix my mistake by notifying Fir- what you are not welcome to do is change the rules at your whim, especially when the rules don't suit your preferred outcome. J Milburn (talk) 14:55, 26 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

See here. J Milburn (talk) 08:57, 29 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I see that you have decided to ask for a second opinion on the deletion of Senostoma. You are, of course, perfectly welcome to do this. However, tagging it for speedy deletion as "an article that contains no content whatsoever" when that was not the case until you removed its content, is not the way to go about it. If you think the redirect should be deleted then please take it to WP:RfD. JamesBWatson (talk) 14:23, 27 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

In any case CSD A3 never applied, as this is a redirect, not an article. JamesBWatson (talk) 14:27, 27 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:RfD#Reasons_for_deleting no. 10. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 14:36, 27 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Media edited by you has been promoted to featured picture status The file with alterations you provided, File:Grooming monkeys PLW edit.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! I'ḏ♥One 01:41, 30 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Test --I'ḏ♥One 01:43, 30 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dear Papa Lima Whiskey, I've recently seen your featured picture File:Twin_Linear_Aerospike_XRS-2200_Engine_PLW_edit.jpg and was curious about its license tag. What was your reason to apply cc sa 3.0 unported here? Performing a restoration does not automatically qualify for a derivative work. --Peter Weis (talk) 18:36, 8 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:William Notman studios - Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill (1895) edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 05:57, 18 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

• For your editing. Makeemlighter (talk) 05:57, 18 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Wirecoral goby.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 03:51, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There's another version of the image available at this nomination. I'd appreciate it if you could offer comment or state a preference. Thank you. Makeemlighter (talk) 08:22, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Octopus_shell.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 23:15, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Charles Marion Russell - The Custer Fight (1903).jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 03:11, 2 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Since you commented at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/M-15 centerline 1917, you might want to comment at Wikipedia:Picture peer review/M-15 centerline 1917. Imzadi 1979 → 22:38, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The biology portal is one of the Featured Portals, but I don't think it matches the standards required of portals these days. I've therefore listed it for review and possible defeaturing at Wikipedia:Featured portal review/Biology. If you can help to improve the portal, or you have any comments to make about it, please join in the discussion. I've notified you as you are one of the few people who seems to have done anything to maintain the portal in the last few years. Thanks, Bencherlite^Talk 11:13, 5 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Fridtjof Nansen LOC 03377u-3.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Jujutacular talk 00:08, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Phyllorhiza punctata (White-spotted jellyfish) edit.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 00:30, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Squid komodo.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 00:30, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Antidorcas marsupialis 2.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 01:12, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Melo_aethiopica_001.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 01:27, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Tripneustes ventricosus (West Indian Sea Egg) edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 08:47, 18 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:John Reynolds death 2.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 10:24, 25 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Chicoreus ramosus 001.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Maedin\talk 12:01, 25 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Eucidaris tribuloides (Slate-pencil Urchin).jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 01:26, 26 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Pulmonata.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 01:01, 28 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Category:Samurai anime, which you created, has been nominated for deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. —Farix (t | c) 19:42, 30 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Eustrombus gigas 01.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 00:12, 2 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Entacmaea quadricolor (Bubble tip anemone).jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 00:26, 2 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Papa Lima Whiskey, I'm 0.25 vote short of support for my Carambola composition, and the voting is closing soon. It has some strong support but not enough people are voting. I'm wondering if you could help put one of those boxes at the top to draw attention to more potential voters? I don't mind if it fails due to many people opposing, but it would be a shame to fail just because there are simple not enough votes. If it fails, can I submit it again at a later stage? What are the rules for that? As you are aware, I'm quite new at FPC. Thanks. – S Masters (talk) 01:09, 4 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Colonial anemone zebra.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 00:59, 15 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Actinoscyphia aurelia 1.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 06:28, 15 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I don't know if you've noticed but I've been adding a bit to Colpophyllia natans. I nominated it today for DYK, giving you author credit—hope you don't mind! Feel free to add an alternative hook if you have anything in mind; I had trouble coming up with something decent. Maedin\^talk 17:42, 16 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Adansonia grandidieri04.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 04:03, 18 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Colpophyllia natans (Boulder Brain Coral) entire colony.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 17:11, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Chaetodon melannotus edit4.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 23:32, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could you comment there? I counted your vote towards promoting the original, which may have been incorrect. Jujutacular ^talk 15:51, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Haeckel Calcispongiae.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 16:25, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm so sorry but somehow I missed your message until I was archiving today. Thanks for letting me know about User:Papa Lima Whiskey/Fruits. It is very useful indeed! I will search for some of them to do. Cheers. – SMasters (talk) 15:09, 1 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Moon jelly - adult (rev2).jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Jujutacular talk 17:02, 6 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Papa, just wondering what's up and if we'll be seeing you back at FPC soon? Guess I'm missing your nominations! :) Maedin\^talk 22:34, 17 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, nice to see you back, thanks for the "return". And thanks also for the crop of the anemone. I haven't noticed WP being any slower than usual recently, and it seems fine for me today. Not sure what to suggest, you've probably already thought of the obvious things. :) Maedin\^talk 14:28, 26 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted.

Yes, I'd be happy to work on the articles, though I'm not sure there is much information available that I can access. I will look and see what I can do, afraid it might not be much, :)

Identifying all of Nick's images that are FP-worthy and placed in developed articles would take some effort, and then there is the placing and the article writing to do for the others. I suppose several of us who have an interest in his work have probably been checking and considering the same files and duplicating efforts without realising it. I noticed your fruits table, btw, it's a good idea; perhaps something similar could be put together for Nick's material—identifying what he's done that is eligible in terms of size, article placement, and quality, and then inviting nominators to pick from the list. But who would do the table?  :) Too much work for one, he's been quite prolific. Better ideas? Maedin\^talk 20:01, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bolinus cornutus—one down. Feel free to nominate. Maedin\^talk 19:37, 2 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Amadina erythrocephala (l) edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Maedin\talk 07:50, 29 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

• Oops! I probably would have caught this eventually, but thankfully, Maedin is on the ball. Sorry about that. Makeemlighter (talk) 08:39, 29 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde poster edit2.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on January 5, 2011. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2011-01-05. howcheng {chat} 21:06, 1 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Rathaus Großbottwar neu edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 15:08, 3 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Balistapus undulatus (Nausicaä).jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 21:10, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:James Webb Space Telescope Mirror37.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 17:29, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Turbinella pyrum 01.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 17:36, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Tonna galea 02.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Makeemlighter (talk) 22:21, 10 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:HMCS St. John's Gdynia wb.JPG, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Makeemlighter (talk) 22:11, 21 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there. I've suggested for delisting an image which you created. Please see this discussion. Thanks. Makeemlighter (talk) 04:24, 24 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW. I just wanted to inform you that Les Demoiselles d'Avignon is up for Featured picture again. The nomination can be found here. I am informing you as you have previously participated in a Featured Picture review of this image, here. Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:22, 13 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Battle at Lanka, Ramayana, Udaipur, 1649-53.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on October 30, 2011. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2011-10-30. howcheng {chat} 17:34, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Leiocephalus carinatus armouri tree cool.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on November 16, 2011. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2011-11-16. howcheng {chat} 19:10, 15 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:West European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)2.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on November 26, 2011. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2011-11-26. howcheng {chat} 18:05, 24 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Atelopus certus calling male edit.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on March 31, 2012. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2012-03-31. —howcheng {chat} 06:30, 30 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Dispute Resolution – Survey Invite Hello Papa Lima Whiskey. I am currently conducting a study on the dispute resolution processes on the English Wikipedia, in the hope that the results will help improve these processes in the future. Whether you have used dispute resolution a little or a lot, now we need to know about your experience. The survey takes around five minutes, and the information you provide will not be shared with third parties other than to assist in analyzing the results of the survey. No personally identifiable information will be released. Please click HERE to participate. Many thanks in advance for your comments and thoughts. You are receiving this invitation because you have had some activity in dispute resolution over the past year. For more information, please see the associated research page. Steven Zhang DR goes to Wikimania! 01:21, 6 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Your opinion is requested in this discussion.

If you're in an area that was affected by Hurricane Sandy, and are unable to reply, I hope that you have not suffered too greatly, and my best wishes go out to you. Nightscream (talk) 22:51, 3 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Tonna galea 02.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on April 15, 2014. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2014-04-15. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:49, 28 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Entacmaea quadricolor (Bubble tip anemone).jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on April 29, 2014. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2014-04-29. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:34, 14 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Gun-type fission weapon en-labels thin lines.svg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on April 30, 2014. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2014-04-30. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Crisco 1492 (talk) 01:00, 15 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Colonial anemone zebra.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on May 26, 2014. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2014-05-26. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:16, 7 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Image-I35W Collapse - Day 4 - Operations & Scene (95) edit.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Armbrust The Homunculus 23:41, 5 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi,
You appear to be eligible to vote in the current Arbitration Committee election. The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to enact binding solutions for disputes between editors, primarily related to serious behavioural issues that the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the ability to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail. If you wish to participate, you are welcome to review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. For the Election committee, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:09, 23 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:Glaucus atlanticus 1 cropped.jpg is scheduled to be Picture of the Day on February 5, 2016. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2016-02-05. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:38, 17 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:Brahmaea wallichii insulata (Brahmeid Moth) wb edit.jpg is scheduled to be Picture of the Day on August 13, 2016. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2016-08-13. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:34, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Taxobox multiple images has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Frietjes (talk) 23:48, 28 November 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PLW,

Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:Twin Linear Aerospike XRS-2200 Engine PLW edit.jpg is scheduled to be Picture of the Day on October 6, 2020. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2020-10-06. Thank you for all of your contributions! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:30, 25 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Template:FPC urgents/RowByFile has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. – Jonesey95 (talk) 15:57, 24 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

An image you nominated File:Balistapus undulatus (Nausicaä).jpg has been nominated for delisting because it has been replaced with a higher resolution image. You can see the nomination at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/delist/File:Balistapus undulatus (Nausicaä).jpg. Bammesk (talk) 00:34, 21 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]