View source for User talk:Eric Shalov

==User page deleted!==
Okay, t'his is stange, but, as [http://bugzilla.wikipedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5183 reported here], My [[User:Eric Shalov|User Page]] ''disappeared'' on 6 March 2006, without any mention in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Eric_Shalov&action=history History] or anything- and I cannot seem to save a reverted version. - [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 20:29, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

== English ==
Hi. Please [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation|disambiguate]] '''English''' on your user page. For example, [[English language|English]]. Thanks. [[User:RedWolf|RedWolf]] 02:53, Sep 3, 2004 (UTC)

* Thanks for the tip. [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 17:19, 26 Nov 2004 (UTC)

== Copyrighted text ==

In the future, please do not copy text directly from other websites and use it here on Wikipedia. In your recent article about suicide locations, sections were copied from pages like [http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/southeast/series3/beachy_head_suicide_eastbourne.shtml] and [http://www.ambafrance-au.org/aboutfrance/pages/eiffel.en.htm] .

* I believe the text I took from online sources to all be fair-use compatible, but this might be a [[m:Avoid Copyright Paranoia|Copyright Paranoia]] question. [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 17:19, 26 Nov 2004 (UTC)

On another note, I find the subject of that article completely improper for Wikipedia, and have blanked it out (replacing with a redirect).  Please do not re-create it. -- [[User:Netoholic|Netoholic]] [[User talk:Netoholic|@]] 02:10, 6 Sep 2004 (UTC)

* In the future it might be more appropriate to start a discourse on the Wikipedian's Talk page before wiping out a researched article. I find this particular subject rather interesting, but I'd be willing to consider other Wikipedians' opinions on how it should be presented tastefully.  Censorship is '''not''' the answer.  [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 17:19, 26 Nov 2004 (UTC)

== 9/11 attacks article ==

VeryVerily just reverted out changes on the 9/11 attacks article. Rather than doing a revert myself, I just removed the word terrorist, and changed islamic back to islamist. I don't know why VV had to change it again. It seemed pretty much ok this time. Now it's a huge sentence again! --[[User:Rebroad|Rebroad]] 12:35, 26 Nov 2004 (UTC)

== delete tags (nonsense campaign) ==

Eric, I had to remove the ''db'' tags from the articles that you tagged as part of the nonsense campaign.  I'm afraid this does not meet the criteria for speedy deletion.  You are welcome to list these articels on [[WP:VFD]] and add ''vfd'' tags to the articles instead.  Cheers. --[[User:DropDeadGorgias|DropDeadGorgias]] [[User_talk:DropDeadGorgias|(talk)]] 13:27, Nov 30, 2004 (UTC)

== John Randolph Club ==

No problem.  Thanks for writing the initial article. - [[User:Nat Krause|Nat Kraus]][[User_Talk:Nat Krause|e]] 14:38, 2 Dec 2004 (UTC)


==[[John Hay Whitney/family]]==

I answered your question on [[John Hay Whitney]] on my talk page. Was wondering if perhaps this John Hay Whitney/family couldn't be used to do a bio on [[Payne Whitney]] etc. and then deleted or redirected to the [[Whitney family]]. What do you think? [[User:Ted Wilkes|Ted Wilkes]] 15:18, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC)

My interest in the Whitneys lies mainly with [[thoroughbred horse racing]]. If you want to do the Payne Whitney bio, then I'll do Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. [[User:Ted Wilkes|Ted Wilkes]] 16:38, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC)

== Thanks, but I'm not in L.A. any more ==

Hi Eric:

Thanks for the invite, but I recently moved out of L.A.  I'm in Silicon Valley now.  

--[[User:Coolcaesar|Coolcaesar]] 22:23, 24 Jun 2005 (UTC)

== Thanks for the invitation ==

But I don't even live in US, I live in Brazil. [[User:Kieff|<nowiki></nowiki>]] &mdash; [[User:Kieff|Kieff]] | [[User talk:Kieff|Talk]] June 29, 2005 01:33 (UTC)

Thanks as well, but I live on the East Coast, and couldn't even make it to the Boston meetup when I lived there. I'm sort of wondering what got me the invite; I suppose I must have contributed to an LA themed article, but I can't for the life of me think of what it was. I've only been to LA once, and I spent basically the entire time lost in traffic. Good luck though. -[[User:R. fiend|R. fiend]] 29 June 2005 02:02 (UTC)

Thanks for the invite. But I don't reside in [[Los Angeles]]. I just know a bit about it. I live about 3,000 miles away in [[New York City]]. The closest I've been to LA was playing ''[[True Crime: Streets of L.A.]]''. Maybe if theres a New York meetup, I could make it. Just need to convince my parents that a 14 year old can go out alone.

Good Luck though! [[User:Pacific Coast Highway|Pacific Coast Highway]] June 29, 2005 02:22 (UTC)

-Thanks for the invitation. I live in NYC though, but have a great time!--[[User:Jleon|Jleon]] 29 June 2005 12:39 (UTC)

I am curious why you thought I was in or near Los Angeles.
&mdash;[[User:Michael Shields|Michael Shields]] 29 June 2005 23:57 (UTC)

I will help with ideas and publicity, and will try to make the meetup, but since I don't know if I'll be able to make it, I will decline the offer to help host. Thanks for the offer.[[User:BlankVerse|<span style="color:green;">''Blank''</span><font color= 	#F88017>''Verse''</font>]]<span style="color:#2554C7;"> </span>[[User talk:BlankVerse|<span style="color:#F660AB;">&empty;</span>]] 30 June 2005 10:29 (UTC)

== LA meetup ==

I'd love to come, but unfortunately I'm leaving LA very soon (starting grad school in DC). Thanks for the invitation anyway. Hope you have a great time! --[[User:Diberri|David Iberri]] | [[User talk:Diberri|Talk]] June 30, 2005 16:22 (UTC)

----
:Thanks for organizing this. I can handle the hosting duties if you are hit by a bus or abducted by aliens. However I'll assume that you've got it under control until I ''don't'' hear from you. We can also split up some tasks. Cheers, -[[User:Willmcw|Willmcw]] June 30, 2005 21:02 (UTC)

i don't live anywhere near LA - sorry :) &mdash;kate

:For my part, LV could be considered "near", but kind of a long drive! [[User:Stan Shebs|Stan]] 3 July 2005 12:26 (UTC)

:Eric are we any closer to haveing a firm venue for this meetup? [[User:Wjbean|Wjbean]] 8 July 2005 16:04 (UTC)

thank you very much for inviting me. I was not aware of it. I very well may attend, if at all possible. I live in Ventura County, which is about an hour away from LA, so driving isn't much of an issue. [[User:Deus Homoni|Deus Homoni]]

----
Thanks for hosting the meetup. I feel terrible that I couldn't come. More precisely, I couldn't come because I felt terrible. ("Stomach flu" is the polite term). Cheers, -[[User:Willmcw|Willmcw]] 19:20, July 26, 2005 (UTC)

== How did you decide whom to invite to your L.A. meetup? ==

I am nowhere near L.A. [[User:TacoDeposit|Taco Deposit]] | [[User_talk:TacoDeposit|Talk-o to Taco]] 17:38, July 11, 2005 (UTC)

== "User talk" bot ==

At the current moment, I'm undergoing to fix my other bots.  I have no current time to meet your request. --[[User:AllyUnion|AllyUnion]] [[User talk:AllyUnion|(talk)]] 04:22, 19 July 2005 (UTC)
: I have some time to accomodate your request.  I was thinking to create a subpage of, something like: [[User:NotificationBot/Los Angeles Meetup]] where it would use maybe a redirect to a page like [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Notification List]] and have a list of users for notification for the LA Meetup, and the message for the notification would be located at [[User:NotificationBot/Msg/Los Angeles Meetup]]. --[[User:AllyUnion|AllyUnion]] [[User talk:AllyUnion|(talk)]] 00:00, 9 September 2005 (UTC)



== Amiri Baraka ==

Hi Eric,
thanks for your comments. I've posted a reply on the talk page. --[[User:Albrecht Conz|Albrecht Conz]] 22:49, 28 July 2005 (UTC)

==Anon user on [[Sayyed]] page==

Salut Eric.

Thanx for the message.

Me and [[User:SouthernComfort]] suspect that this anon user is the re-incarnation (if you will) of [[User:Mansour]], who has been attacking not only me, but [[User:SouthernComfort]], [[User:Zora]], and [[User:SlimVirgin]] as well, under multiple anon covers (i.e. IP addresses). He has (and continues) to post under various names on the [[Afghanistan]] page, on [[Grand Ayatollah al-Shirazi]] and [[Bayazid Bastami]] among the other pages I recall. He sometimes uses names like Paul Chiu, and at other times, posts anonymously. I cant prove it though, But I have reason to believe that he is one editor, doing so. He is a pain in the rear, and he doesnt give up despite being warned by two admins. As they say: C'EST LA FIN DES HARICOTS.

Regards, --[[User:Zereshk|Zereshk]] 23:00, 1 August 2005 (UTC)

==Admin==
Are you an admin? If so, I put up on [[WP:RM]] a while ago for a move of [[The Olympic Club]] to [[Olympic Club]] (as per [[WP:MOS]]). If not, can you forward this to relevant person(s)? Thank you. --[[User:Fpo|fpo]] 01:20, August 20, 2005 (UTC)

==Jimbo Wales to Attend San Diego [[Meetup]] on [[October 18]] 2005==
Hello, Jimbo Wales will be in San Diego to attend [[OOPSLA]] and has agreed to come by and visit with the San Diego wikipedians.  If you are interested, you will find more info on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Johntex#Jimbo_to_attend_San_Diego_Meetup_on_October_18th my talk page]. [[User:Johntex|Johntex]]\<sup>[[User_talk:Johntex|talk]]</sup> 00:54, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

==Thanks for your edit==
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Philippine-American_War&curid=184779&diff=31219220&oldid=31201917

Priests was plural...[[User:Travb|Travb]] 18:56, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

== Thanks for Wikification ==

Appreciate the help.  Also clarified one of your clarifications. [[User:Mjformica|Mjformica]] 17:19, 21 December 2005 (UTC)

== Images from the World Factbook ==

Hi, I found one of the images you uploaded from the CIA World Factbook. This image didn't have a license tag - all images on Wikipedia must have a license tag so other users know what they can and can't do with them. I added the appropriate tag, but for future reference there is a special tag for content from the Factbook: {{tl|PD-USGov-CIA-WF}}. Simply add this to the description field when you upload. Thanks! [[User:David Johnson|David Johnson]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:David_Johnson|'''T''']]|[[Special:Contributions/David_Johnson|'''C''']]<nowiki>]</nowiki> 23:00, 22 December 2005 (UTC)
==Arabic script==
Thanks for adding the Arabic script to [[List of Spanish words of Arabic origin]].  Please continue, it's appreciated.  Also, there are many other [[Linguistic history of Spanish#Lists of Spanish Etymology|Spanish etymology lists]] which will (eventually) need the same (because some of the words made a trip through Arabic on their way to Spanish).  Please check in on some of these every so often and add when you can.  Thanks.--[[User:Hraefen|Hraefen]] 23:41, 23 December 2005 (UTC)
==Image copyright problem with Image:Neil Bush.jpg==
 
Thanks for uploading [[:Image:Neil Bush.jpg]]. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The [[Wikimedia Foundation]] is very careful about the images included in [[Wikipedia]] because of [[copyright law]] (see Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Copyright|Copyright policy]]).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are [[open content]], [[public domain]], and [[fair use]]. Find the appropriate template in [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags]] and place it on the image page like this: <code><nowiki>{{TemplateName}}</nowiki></code>.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you. [[User:Longhair|Longhair]] 16:11, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

== Participant alert regarding Wikiproject on Advertising==
The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject No ads|Wikiproject No Ads]], created as a backlash against the [[Wikipedia:Tools/1-Click Answers|Answers.com deal]], has served an important function in providing a space for users to express their disagreement with the Foundation proposal. While the current controversies about userboxes raise questions about political and social advocacy on Wikipedia, there should be greater flexibility regarding advocacy '''''about''''' Wikipedia in the Wikipedia namespace. Reported and linked by Slashdot and other press sources as a unique and spontaneous occurence in Wikipedia history, it has apparently had some impact as, despite being scheduled to begin in January, not a peep has been heard about the trial and proposed sponsored link since the deal's controversial announcement months ago. Currently, however, there is [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Wikipedia:WikiProject No ads|an attempt to delete the project or move it off Wikipedia altogether]]. Since the Foundation has provided no additional information and has not attempted to answer the specific questions that participants in the project raised, it is unclear if the Answers.com deal has been abandoned or simply delayed. Until the situation becomes more clear, I believe the group should still have a place in the Wikipedia namespace. Sincerely, [[User:Tfine80|Tfine80]] 00:20, 10 February 2006 (UTC)


==Thanks!==

You and many others (including me) tried for the millionth. Better luck on 2m! Liking your hair, I used to have hair that long until last month :) [[User:Nach0king|Nach0king]] 09:32, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

== [[:Image:EricShalov1.jpg]] ==

An image that you uploaded or altered, [[:Image:EricShalov1.jpg]], uses a non-free license; however, it is only being used on pages outside the article namespace, which means it violates #9 of [[Wikipedia:Fair use#Fair use policy]].  Please go to its [[:Image:EricShalov1.jpg|page]] to change [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags|its license]] to a free license or release it into the public domain if you are interested in it not being deleted.  Thank you.  [[User:Telso|Telso]] 06:36, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

:How can I be violating the [[Wikipedia:Fair use#Fair use policy|Fair use policy]] if I never claimed that this was a fair-use image? This is a picture of myself that I took, I uploaded, and that I only use on my own user page. Why do I have to make it [[GFDL]] if it's in the [[User:Eric Shalov|User space]]?

:The aforementioned image is &copy;Copyright 2005 by Eric Shalov. All rights reserved. This image is protected under the laws of the [[United States]] and of foreign countries, under the [[Berne Convention]]. The [[Wikimedia Foundation]] is hereby granted a non-transferrable license to use this image on any Wikimedia web site until the author chooses to delete this image.  ''Happy?'' - [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 20:49, 11 March 2006 (UTC)
::"''non-transferrable''" is not acceptable. "''until the author chooses to delete this image''" (i.e. Revocability) neither. --[[User:Abu badali|Abu Badali]] 17:55, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

==RE: minor edits==

Hmm... well usually I mark rearranging of birth info as minor, but for future edits I'll mark them as regular.--[[User:Fallout boy|Fallout boy]] 02:36, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

==Image copyright problem with [[:Image:Stanislav Petrov 2004.jpg]]==
 
Thanks for uploading [[:Image:Stanislav Petrov 2004.jpg]]. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The [[Wikimedia Foundation]] is very careful about the images included in [[Wikipedia]] because of [[Copyright|copyright law]] (see Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Copyright|Copyright policy]]).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are [[open content]], [[public domain]], and [[fair use]]. Find the appropriate template in [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags]] and place it on the image page like this: <code>{&#123;TemplateName}}</code>.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you. [[User:Abu badali|Abu Badali]] 17:52, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

==Image copyright problem with [[:Image:Meetup LA 1 Andrea and Drummond.jpg]]==
 
Thanks for uploading [[:Image:Meetup LA 1 Andrea and Drummond.jpg]]. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The [[Wikimedia Foundation]] is very careful about the images included in [[Wikipedia]] because of [[Copyright|copyright law]] (see Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Copyright|Copyright policy]]).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are [[open content]], [[public domain]], and [[fair use]]. Find the appropriate template in [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags]] and place it on the image page like this: <code>{&#123;TemplateName}}</code>.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you. [[User:Urshyam| <span style="color:black;">'''Shyam'''</span>]] <sup>([[User talk:Urshyam|<span style="color:orange;">'''T'''</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Urshyam|<span style="color:red;">'''C'''</span>]])</sup> 21:54, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

==Image copyright problem with [[:Image:Meetup LA 1 Ben Brian Ben.jpg]]==
 
Thanks for uploading [[:Image:Meetup LA 1 Ben Brian Ben.jpg]]. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The [[Wikimedia Foundation]] is very careful about the images included in [[Wikipedia]] because of [[Copyright|copyright law]] (see Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Copyright|Copyright policy]]).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are [[open content]], [[public domain]], and [[fair use]]. Find the appropriate template in [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags]] and place it on the image page like this: <code>{&#123;TemplateName}}</code>.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you. [[User:Urshyam| <span style="color:black;">'''Shyam'''</span>]] <sup>([[User talk:Urshyam|<span style="color:orange;">'''T'''</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Urshyam|<span style="color:red;">'''C'''</span>]])</sup> 21:56, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
==Image copyright problem with [[:Image:Meetup LA 1 Brian Ben Ben Andrea Drummond Eric.jpg]]==
 
Thanks for uploading [[:Image:Meetup LA 1 Brian Ben Ben Andrea Drummond Eric.jpg]]. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The [[Wikimedia Foundation]] is very careful about the images included in [[Wikipedia]] because of [[Copyright|copyright law]] (see Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Copyright|Copyright policy]]).

The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are [[open content]], [[public domain]], and [[fair use]]. Find the appropriate template in [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags]] and place it on the image page like this: <code>{&#123;TemplateName}}</code>.

Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thank you. [[User:Urshyam| <span style="color:black;">'''Shyam'''</span>]] <sup>([[User talk:Urshyam|<span style="color:orange;">'''T'''</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Urshyam|<span style="color:red;">'''C'''</span>]])</sup> 21:56, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

== [[Stanley Random Chess]] ==

Eric, it seems that you want to delete this article more than most people, which puzzles me why you'd remove the {{t1|afd1}} tag. I know you mean well, but there's a discussion about the article's deletion deletion [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Log/2006_March_23#Stanley_Random_Chess here]. Please do not remove the AfD heading in the future. Thanks! [[User:Isopropyl|Isopropyl]] 14:34, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

== [[Nihilism]] ==

I think the expression in the Nietzsche section of [[Nihilism]] refers to an anecdote about Nietzsche actually hugging a horse, but you're right - it made no sense how it was written.  -[[User:Sethmahoney|Seth Mahoney]] 01:49, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

==Meetup==

Hi Eric,

We're having a [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Santa_Barbara|meetup]] in Santa Barbara on Saturday at noon.  I realize it's short notice, but hey, I'd love to see you there!  [[User:Angela|Angela]] is in town for a conference.  Come up if you can!  :-) [[User:Antandrus|Antandrus ]] [[User_talk:Antandrus|(talk)]] 00:35, 7 April 2006 (UTC)

== Another LA-area Wikipedia meetup? ==

There is a proposal for a [[Wikipedia talk:Meetup/LA/3|3rd LA-area meetup]] at [[Philippe's]] on Saturday, [[24 June]] [[2006]]. If you are interested in another meetup, please visit the proposal and comment on the date and location. [[User:BlankVerse|<sup style="color:green;">''Blank''</sup>]][[User talk:BlankVerse|<sup style="color:#F88017;">''Verse''</sup>]] 08:46, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

== Jullian Nava ==

[[Image:WikiThanks.png|right]]Thanks for starting [[Julian Nava]]!--[[User:Rockero|Rockero]] 19:46, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

== West Essex Zapatistas ==

In case you hadn't noticed, [[West Essex Zapatistas]] has been proposed for deletion. [[User:NickelShoe|NickelShoe]] ([[User talk:NickelShoe|Talk]]) 16:17, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

==AfD Nomination [[West Essex Zapatistas]]==
I've nominated the article [[West Essex Zapatistas]] for deletion under the [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|Articles for deletion]] process. We appreciate your contributions, but in this particular case I do not feel that [[West Essex Zapatistas]] satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. I have explained why in the nomination space (see [[WP:NOT|What Wikipedia is not]] and [[WP:DP|Deletion policy]]). Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/West Essex Zapatistas]]. Don't forget to add four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) at the end of each of your comments to sign them. You are free to edit the content of [[West Essex Zapatistas]] during the discussion, but please do not remove the "Articles for Deletion" template (the box at the top). Doing so will not end the discussion. [[User:Wnjr|Wnjr]] 11:53, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

==Siege of Tenochtitlan==
I've responded on [[Talk:List of wars and disasters by death toll]].  Good catch. &mdash;[[User:Viriditas|Viriditas]] | [[User talk:Viriditas|Talk]] 08:08, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

== [[Vishnu sahasranama/Full prayer]] ==

I've added the "{{tl|prod}}" template to the article [[Vishnu sahasranama/Full prayer]], suggesting that it be deleted according to the [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed deletion]] process. All contributions are appreciated, but I don't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and I've explained why in the deletion notice (see also [[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not]] and [[Wikipedia:Notability]]). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, or, if you disagree, discuss the issues raised at [[Talk:Vishnu sahasranama/Full prayer]]. If you remove the {{tl|dated prod}} template, the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]], where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. --[[User:Newmanbe|Benn Newman]] 04:05, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

== Re: Mexican copyrights ==

I did some research on the matter a few months ago because the copyright term in Mexico got extended from 75 to 100 years. I posted my finds in the talk page of the [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|Copyrights]] page. The link to the archived post is [[Wikipedia_talk:Copyrights/archive5#Mexican_copyrights|here]]. In the specific case of the Presidencia pages, the photographs located at [http://fuente.fox.presidencia.gob.mx/] have been released to the public domain. There's some other Presidencia page which releases podcasts under some Creative Commons license. 

Unless a specific license is stated, all content should be licensed according to current Mexican copyright law regulations (quite similar to those in the US). As far as I know there is no fair use provision, but I'd need to go over the actual law to refresh my mind. Hope this helps! Regards, -- [[User:Rune.welsh|Run]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<span style="color:#339900;">e</span>]] [[User:Rune.welsh|Welsh]] | [[User_talk:Rune.welsh|&tau;&alpha;&lambda;&kappa;]] 23:43, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

:Oh, and yes. The [[Mexican copyright law]] article has been in the pipeline for a while. I should get around to write it already! -- [[User:Rune.welsh|Run]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<span style="color:#339900;">e</span>]] [[User:Rune.welsh|Welsh]] | [[User_talk:Rune.welsh|&tau;&alpha;&lambda;&kappa;]] 23:45, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

=={{{header-text|Notability of [[:Rakuto Kasei]]}}}==
A tag has been placed on [[:Rakuto Kasei]], requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done because the article seems to be about a person, group of people, band, club, company, or web content, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is notable, that is, why an article about that subject should be included in Wikipedia. Under the [[WP:CSD#Articles|criteria for speedy deletion]], articles that do not assert notability may be deleted at any time. Please [[Wikipedia:Notability|see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable]], and if you can indicate why the subject of this article is notable, you may contest the tagging. To do this, add <code>{{tl|hangon}}</code> on the top of the page (below the existing db tag) and leave a note on [[Talk:Rakuto Kasei|the article's talk page]] explaining your position. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would confirm its subject's notability under the guidelines.

For guidelines on specific types of articles, you may want to check out our criteria [[Wikipedia:Notability (people)|for biographies]], [[WP:WEB|for web sites]], [[WP:BAND|for bands]], or [[WP:CORP|for companies]]. Feel free to leave a note on my talk page if you have any questions about this.<!-- Template:Nn-warn -->  [[User:RJASE1|RJASE1]] [[User talk:RJASE1| <sup>Talk</sup> ]] 18:08, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

==Fair-use image removed from your user page==

Hello, Eric Shalov. I've removed [[:Image:New map WEB.jpg]] from your user page, as it is a copyrighted, unlicensed image that is being used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. Unfortunately, by Wikipedia policies, no fair-use images can be used on user pages; please see the ninth item of the [[Wikipedia:Fair use#Policy|Wikipedia fair-use policy]] and [[Wikipedia:Removal of fair use images]]. This image has not been deleted from any articles. If you have any questions, please let me know. —[[User:Bkell|Bkell]] ([[User talk:Bkell|talk]]) 04:04, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
==Orphaned fair use image (Image:AmrishPuri.jpg)==
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:AmrishPuri.jpg]]'''. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, the image is currently [[WP:O|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable under fair use (see [[Wikipedia:Fair use#Policy|our fair use policy]]).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any fair use images not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] 04:15, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

== [[:Image:Hase Colletto Fava.jpg]] ==
Hello, Eric Shalov. An automated process has found and removed an image or media file tagged as nonfree media, and thus is being used under [[Wikipedia:fair use|fair use]] that was in your userspace. The image ([[:Image:Hase Colletto Fava.jpg]]) was found at the following location: [[User:Eric Shalov]]. This image or media was attempted to be removed per criterion number 9 of our [[Wikipedia:Non-free_content#Policy|non-free content policy]]. The image or media was replaced with [[:Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg]] , so your formatting of your userpage should be fine. Please find a free image or     media to replace it with, and or remove the image from your userspace. [[User:Gnome (Bot)]][[User talk:Gnome (Bot)|-talk]] 07:18, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

== [[:Image:Mx-nle.gif]] ==
Hello, Eric Shalov. An automated process has found and will an image or media file tagged as nonfree media, and thus is being used under [[Wikipedia:fair use|fair use]] that is in your userspace. The image ([[:Image:Mx-nle.gif]]) was found at the following location: [[User:Eric Shalov/test]]. This image or media will be removed per criterion number 9 of our [[Wikipedia:Non-free_content#Policy|non-free content policy]]. The image or media will be replaced with [[:Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg]] , so your formatting of your userpage should be fine. This does ''not'' necessarily mean that the image is being deleted, or that the image is being removed from other pages. It is only being removed from the page mentioned above. All mainspace instances of this image will ''not'' be affected Please find a free image or     media to replace it with, and or remove the image from your userspace. [[User:Gnome (Bot)]][[User talk:Gnome (Bot)|-talk]] 00:06, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
==Orphaned non-free image (Image:Moorpark College Logo.gif)==
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Moorpark College Logo.gif]]'''. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, the image is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] 06:31, 20 May 2007 (UTC)


==Non-free use disputed for Image:Siouxsie-Peepshow.jpg==

{| align="center" style="background-color: white; border:8px solid red; padding:5px; text-align: center; font-size: larger;"
|[[Image:Nuvola apps important.svg|30px|Warning sign]]
|This file may be '''deleted'''.
|}
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Siouxsie-Peepshow.jpg]]'''. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read carefully the instructions at [[Wikipedia:Non-free content]] and then go to [[:Image:Siouxsie-Peepshow.jpg|the image description page]] and clarify why you think the image qualifies.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our [[WP:CSD#Images/media|Criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:No fair --> —[[User:Angr|'''An''']][[User talk:Angr|''gr'']] 16:09, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
==Orphaned non-free image (Image:Siouxsie-onceuponatime.jpg)==
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Siouxsie-onceuponatime.jpg]]'''. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, the image is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] 08:11, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

== Replaceable fair use Image:Giles_Paxman.jpg ==
[[Image:Nuvola apps important.svg|32px|left|Replaceable fair use]]
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Giles_Paxman.jpg]]'''. I notice the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]], but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our [[Wikipedia:Fair use criteria|first fair use criterion]] in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed image could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information. If you believe this image is not replaceable, please:

# Go to [[:Image:Giles_Paxman.jpg|the image description page]] and edit it to add {{tlx|di-replaceable fair use disputed}}, '''without deleting the original Replaceable fair use template'''.
# On [[Image talk:Giles_Paxman.jpg|the image discussion page]], write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all.

Alternatively, you can also choose to replace the fair use image by finding a freely licensed image of its subject, [[Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission|requesting that the copyright holder release this (or a similar) image under a free license]], or by taking a picture of it yourself.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified how these images fully satisfy our fair use criteria. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on <span class="plainlinks">[{{fullurl:Special:Contributions|target={{PAGENAMEE}}&namespace=6}} this link]</span>. Note that fair use images which could be replaced by free-licensed alternatives will be deleted 7 days after this notification, per our [[WP:FUC|Fair Use policy]].  If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:di-replaceable fair use-notice --> [[User:Rettetast|Rette]][[User talk:Rettetast|tast]] 11:02, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

== Hola de Mexique! ==

Merci pour un buen juego de ahedrez. Espero que podemos platicar otra vez. Mi correo electronico es eric at ericshalov.com.
-[[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 09:33, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
:hola che. volviendo de un wiki-break. -- [[User:FayssalF|<span style="font-size:small; font-family:Verdana; color:DarkSlateBlue;">FayssalF</span>]] - <small>[[User talk:FayssalF|<span style="background:gold;"><sup>''Wiki me up''® </sup></span>]]</small> 17:01, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

==Fair use rationale for [[:Image:GCC.jpg]]==
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:Image:GCC.jpg]]'''. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:Image:GCC.jpg|the image description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> <font face="Verdana,Arial,Helvetica">[[User:PxMa|<span style="color:orange;">PxMa</span>]]</font> 19:07, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

==[[Wikipedia:Sock puppet|Sockpuppetry]] case==
{| align="left"
|| [[Image:Puppeter template.svg|50px]]
|}
You have been accused of [[Wikipedia:Sock puppet|sockpuppetry]]. Please refer to [[Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Eric Shalov]] for evidence. Please make sure you make yourself familiar with [[Wikipedia:Sock puppetry/Notes for the suspect|notes for the suspect]] before editing the evidence page. Suspected sockpuppet: [[User:Hackel]].

[[Image:Carlb-sockpuppet-02.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Eric Shalov]]
:''I knew'' it would only be a matter of time before Wikipedia admins found out that sock puppets had been editing Wikipedia articles- particularly those relating to [[socks]], [[puppets]], and [[sock puppets]]. Alas,  I have been discovered, but I warn you that many other puppets are among us here, secretly promoting equal rights for cotton-based lifeforms through biased Wikipedia editing.
'''Sock puppets of the world, unite!'''
- [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 17:22, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

==Novopetrovsk et al.==
Eric, please do not use random Internet sources as your primary reference and do read policies applicable to Russian place names ([[WP:RUS]] and [[WP:NC:CITY#Russia]] being the most important) before you continue editing in this area.  I realize that your edits were in good faith, but, frankly, they are doing more harm than good as they are in complete disregard of existing naming scheme and thus require extensive cleanup.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, I'll be more than happy to help.  I have access to an extensive database of all things related to Russian administrative, territorial, and municipal divisions, which is directly based on relevant Russian legislative documents, so it is far superior to and much more accurate than anything you can freely find on the Internet.  Cheers,—[[User:Ezhiki|Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky)]]&nbsp;•&nbsp;([[User talk:Ezhiki|yo?]]); 13:27, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
:I make an effort to use the best sources available, but in originally writing the Novopetrovsk article, my web research revealed little information on the subject. I am curious, though, why, of the four places I found named ''Novopetrovsk'' (2 current, 2 that have since changed their names), why, when my article was turned into a disambiguation page, the two towns STILL called Novopetrovsk were ERASED from mention, while the two that no longer hold that name were preserved. Also, several details about their locations (longitude/latitude coordinates, altitudes, relative positions) and informative External Links that I found were erased. Strange, no? Perhaps you can help to augment the [now] four short Novopetrovsk articles, using that extensive database of yours? They are mostly just stubs, and desperately require the attention of an expert in the subject. - [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] 17:34, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
::Eric, with all due respect, the sources you used are hardly the "best ones available".  Even Russian official websites, although often sloppy, inaccurate, and based on obsolete sources are a better choice than the collections of randomly romanized Russian placenames compiled by unknown people for unknown purposes based on unknown sources, such as fallingrain or airport-images.
::Now, to address your concerns from above (even though I explained my reasons at least twice in the edit summaries of my reverts).
::#''...why, of the four places I found named ''Novopetrovsk'' (2 current, 2 that have since changed their names), why, when my article was turned into a disambiguation page, the two towns STILL called Novopetrovsk were ERASED from mention, while the two that no longer hold that name were preserved''.  Two of the four places you found are ''not'' called "Novopetrovsk" ({{lang|ru|Новопетровск}}) and never have been.  The one in Amur Oblast is called "Novopetrovka" ({{lang|ru|Новопетровка}}), and the one in Bashkortostan is called "Novopetrovskoye" ({{lang|ru|Новопетровское}}).  Granted, these names all root from "New Peter", but they are not identical and are not [[romanization of Russian|romanized]] the same.  Hence, I renamed the articles accordingly, and moved the mentions from [[Novopetrovsk]] disambiguation page to [[Novopetrovsky]] and [[Novopetrovka]] disambiguation pages.  The two places that used to be named "Novopetrovsk" were left on the Novopetrovsk disambiguation page.  Also, note that all three disambiguation pages are still interlinked via a "see also" link, so readers unsure of exact spelling could check them out if they need to.  Finally, I should mention that creating an '''article''' that describes completely unrelated places sharing similar names (as you did [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Novopetrovsk&oldid=163629028 here]) is completely unacceptable; this is what disambiguation pages are for.  Information on individual places should go to individual articles.
::#''several details about their locations (longitude/latitude coordinates, altitudes, relative positions) and informative External Links that I found were erased''.  They were not erased; I formatted them to follow the [[WP:MOS|Manual of Style]] guidelines.  Coordinates were converted to <nowiki>{{coord}}</nowiki> template (and now show in the top right corner of the article); altitudes and relative positions were simply formatted to follow the style used in articles on other Russian geo-locations.  I did add the <nowiki>{{fact}}</nowiki> tags to them, because the sources you used can hardly be called reliable, but I did not delete the information because I do not have anything readily available to replace it.  As for the external links, those were just links to maps, which are redundant once the coordinates are properly formatted.  If you click on the coordinates, you'll land on a page that offers a great variety of links to maps of that location.
::#''Perhaps you can help to augment the [now] four short Novopetrovsk articles, using that extensive database of yours? They are mostly just stubs, and desperately require the attention of an expert in the subject.''  Just because they are stubs does not mean we have to put them in one heap because they have similar names.  Like I said above, individual entities should have individual articles.  As geographical locations are not subject to notability criteria, it does not matter how short the stub is; it will be kept as long as the existence of that location is verifiable.  As for my database, it does not contain information ''about'' Russian [[types of inhabited localities in Russia|inhabited localities]], it contains a list ''of'' them, as well as metadata about the relations between them (e.g., to which district a village belongs or into which rural and urban settlements a district is divided, or to which municipal district an administrative district corresponds, etc.)  It is an indispensable tool for verification of existence of a place, for pinpointing its location relative to higher administrative and municipal units, for finding out its status and designation, for determining its official name and its romanization, but it is not really of much use for actual content creation.  For that, I'd have to do a web or a library search just as you would, although I would not hurry to add every piece of information I find on a random web site without first verifying that site's credentials.
::I hope this answers your questions.  If not, please let me know, I'll clarify further.  Best,—[[User:Ezhiki|Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky)]]&nbsp;•&nbsp;([[User talk:Ezhiki|yo?]]); 18:14, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
Whta is sock puppetry?

==Speedy deletion of [[:Gravitational keyhole]]==
[[Image:Nuvola apps important.svg|32px|left]] A tag has been placed on [[:Gravitational keyhole]], requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia per [[WP:CSD#A1|speedy deletion criterion A1]]. 

Under the [[WP:CSD#General_criteria|criteria for speedy deletion]], articles that do not meet basic Wikipedia criteria may be deleted at any time. Please [[Wikipedia:Your first article|see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as an appropriate article]], and if you can indicate why the subject of this article is appropriate, you may contest the tagging. To do this, add <code>{{tl|hangon}}</code> on the top of the article and leave a note on the article's talk page explaining your position. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would confirm its subject's notability under the guidelines. 

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding <code>{{tl|hangon}}</code> to the top of the page (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on '''[[Talk:Gravitational keyhole|the article's talk page]]''' explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for ''speedy'' deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines.- [[User:Realkyhick|Realkyhick]] <small>([[User talk:Realkyhick|Talk to me]])</small> 08:57, 31 October 2007 (UTC)<!-- Template:Db-csd-notice -->

==Fair use rationale for [[:Image:GraysAnatomy.jpg]]==
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:Image:GraysAnatomy.jpg]]'''. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:Image:GraysAnatomy.jpg|the image description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> [[User:Ricky81682|Ricky81682]] ([[User talk:Ricky81682|talk]]) 05:11, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

==Image source problem with Image:Deal of the Century.jpg==
[[Image:Nuvola apps important blue.svg|64px|left|Image Copyright problem]]
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Deal of the Century.jpg]]'''. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the [[copyright]] status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, their copyright should also be acknowledged.

As well as adding the source, please add a proper copyright licensing tag if the file doesn't have one already. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then the {{Tl|GFDL-self}} tag can be used to release it under the [[GFDL]]. If you believe the media meets the criteria at [[Wikipedia:Non-free content]], use a tag such as {{tlp|non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#Fair use]]. See [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags]] for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their source and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=upload&user=Eric_Shalov this link]. '''Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been tagged''', as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If the image is copyrighted under a [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Fair use|non-free license]] (per [[Wikipedia:Fair use]]) then '''the image will be deleted [[WP:CSD#I7|48 hours]] after 15:14, 13 November 2007 (UTC)'''. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no source-notice --> —[[User:Angr|'''An''']][[User talk:Angr|''gr'']] 15:14, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
==Fair use rationale for [[:Image:Deal of the Century.jpg]]==
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:Image:Deal of the Century.jpg]]'''. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:Image:Deal of the Century.jpg|the image description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> —[[User:Angr|'''An''']][[User talk:Angr|''gr'']] 15:14, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

== [[:Category:Original images made by Eric Shalov]] ==

Hi,

I'm wondering, would you object to moving [[:Category:Original images made by Eric Shalov]] out of [[:Category:Wikipedia images]]? I think [[:Category:Wikipedia images]] is useful as a central category for finding other broad categories, and though your images are nice ones, I don't it's helpful navigation-wise to put them in the top-level category ... a bit like having [[local skepticism]] in [[Wikipedia:Contents]] (as an extreme example).

Your call, really -- if you'd like to keep it as is, that's okay by me, but if you don't care one way or the other I'd suggest moving it out of the main category.

Happy editing (or photographing)!

— [[User:XDanielx|<font face="Arial" color="green"><b>xDanielx</b></font>]] <sup>[[User talk:XDanielx|T]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/XDanielx|C]]</sub>\<sup>[[Wikipedia:Editor review/xDanielx|R]]</sup> 07:58, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

:I could care less, either way. I had no intention of having that category appear in other categories. Apparently some user named [[User:BrownHairedGirl|BrownHairedGirl]] put my "private" category in [[:Category:Wikipedia images]] for some reason. I only created [[:Category:Original images made by Eric Shalov]] so I could have a little gallery for tracking my own images amidst the current ongoing deletionist war on Wikipedia images that has destroyed almost all the work I've done over the years, uploading others' fair-use images. What a shame. Why can't they just host Wikipedia in a jurisdiction that doesn't honor international intellectual property laws? - [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] ([[User talk:Eric Shalov|talk]]) 09:37, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

::Thanks for clarifying &mdash; I didn't realize it was someone else who placed the category. I see where you're coming from &mdash; as someone with an interest (though by no means expertise) in law I'm sure we could relax [[WP:NFCC]] quite substantially before having serious reason for concern, but I guess I can understand the Foundation's stringency given that they don't have any money. (Not that it's all the Foundation's fault, but it seems like they inspired a lot of image deletionism.) Maybe they should just move to Russia... or better yet, international seas. Too bad Antarctica was [[:Image:Antarctica.jpg|eaten]]! — [[User:XDanielx|<font face="Arial" color="green"><b>xDanielx</b></font>]] <sup>[[User talk:XDanielx|T]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/XDanielx|C]]</sub>\<sup>[[Wikipedia:Editor review/xDanielx|R]]</sup> 11:39, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

==Fair use rationale for [[:Image:Richard Blade - Flashback Favorites 6.jpg]]==
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:Image:Richard Blade - Flashback Favorites 6.jpg]]'''. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:Image:Richard Blade - Flashback Favorites 6.jpg|the image description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> [[User:Ricky81682|Ricky81682]] ([[User talk:Ricky81682|talk]]) 03:05, 22 December 2007 (UTC)


==Disputed fair use rationale for Image:GCC.jpg==
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:GCC.jpg]]'''. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at [[Wikipedia:Non-free content]] carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at [[Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline]] is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images/media|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:No fair -->[[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] ([[User talk:BetacommandBot|talk]]) 14:24, 2 January 2008 (UTC)


==Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Teenage Jungle.jpg==
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Teenage Jungle.jpg]]'''. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at [[Wikipedia:Non-free content]] carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at [[Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline]] is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images/media|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:No fair -->[[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] ([[User talk:BetacommandBot|talk]]) 07:49, 15 January 2008 (UTC)


==Disputed fair use rationale for Image:TeluguMovieSuper.jpg==
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:TeluguMovieSuper.jpg]]'''. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at [[Wikipedia:Non-free content]] carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at [[Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline]] is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images/media|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:No fair -->[[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] ([[User talk:BetacommandBot|talk]]) 08:25, 15 January 2008 (UTC)


==Disputed fair use rationale for Image:ChineseJournalOfPhysics.jpg==
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:ChineseJournalOfPhysics.jpg]]'''. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at [[Wikipedia:Non-free content]] carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at [[Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline]] is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images/media|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:No fair -->[[User:BetacommandBot|BetacommandBot]] ([[User talk:BetacommandBot|talk]]) 21:50, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

==Image copyright problem with Image:AvantLeBgBang.jpeg==
Thanks for uploading [[:Image:AvantLeBgBang.jpeg]].  You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of [[WP:NFC|fair use]], but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets [[WP:NFCC|Wikipedia's requirements for such images]].  In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|explanation]] linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page.  Can you please check

:* That there is a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|non-free use rationale]] on the image's description page for each article the image is used in.
:* That every article it is used on is linked to from its description page.
<!-- Additional 10c list header goes here -->

This is an automated notice by [[User:FairuseBot|FairuseBot]]. For assistance on the image use policy, see [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions]]. --10:44, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

==[[:George Forsythe]]==
[[Image:Copyright-problem.svg|left|40px]]
This is an automated message from [[User:CorenSearchBot|CorenSearchBot]].  I have performed a web search with the contents of [[:George Forsythe]], and it appears to include a substantial copy of http://www.siam.org/news/news.php?id=805.  For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material; such additions will be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences.

This message was placed automatically, and it is possible that the bot is confused and found similarity where none actually exists.  If that is the case, you can remove the tag from the article and it would be appreciated if you could drop a note on [[User talk:Coren|the maintainer's talk page]]. [[User:CorenSearchBot|CorenSearchBot]] ([[User talk:CorenSearchBot|talk]]) 09:46, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

== Trans-Siberian Pipeline ==

==AfD nomination of Trans-Siberian Pipeline==
[[Image:Ambox warning pn.svg|48px|left]]I have nominated [[Trans-Siberian Pipeline]], an article you created, for [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy|deletion]]. I do not feel that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Trans-Siberian Pipeline]]. 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. <small>Do you want to [[Template:Bots#Message notification opt out|opt out]] of receiving this notice?</small><!-- Template:AFDWarning --> [[User:Beagel|Beagel]] ([[User talk:Beagel|talk]]) 22:24, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:Compact.jpg)==
[[Image:Nuvola apps important blue.svg|25px]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Compact.jpg]]'''. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, it is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BJBot|BJBot]] ([[User talk:BJBot|talk]]) 10:03, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

== Possibly unfree Image:California Assembly District 41 Map as of January 2007.jpg ==
An image that you uploaded or altered, [[:Image:California Assembly District 41 Map as of January 2007.jpg]], has been listed at [[Wikipedia:Possibly unfree images]] because its copyright status is disputed. If the image's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the [[:Image:California Assembly District 41 Map as of January 2007.jpg|image description page]]. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at [[Wikipedia:Possibly unfree images/2008 June 2#Image:California Assembly District 41 Map as of January 2007.jpg|the discussion]] if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. [[User:Lincolnite|Lincolnite]] ([[User talk:Lincolnite|talk]]) 11:47, 2 June 2008 (UTC) <!-- Template:Idw-pui --> --[[User:Lincolnite|Lincolnite]] ([[User talk:Lincolnite|talk]]) 11:47, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

==Regarding your recent edits at [[Mexico City]]==
Idon't know if you inserted the sentence, or if you simply opposed its deletion. Starting a sentence with ''Perhaps'', and making an unsubtantiated claim, it unencyclopedic. You claim that there is a source, and the claims are true, but there is ''no'' source/reference following the statement. (Please review: [[WP:CITE]] and [[WP:Verifiability]], threshold for inclusion is not "truth" but verifiability). Moreover, while second-hand smoke is undoubtedly unhealthy, the paragraph is talking about air pollution in a metropolitan area through car and factory emissions. I have never heard a phrase that claimed that smoking is a ''significant'' environmental pollutant(as implied by the hypothesis [it is, at most, a hypothesis, not a fact if the sentence starts with a "perhaps"]). It reminds me of the "funny tax" in New Zealand to cattle raisers because the [[flatulence]]s of the cows were "polluting" the environment. But at least, the "tax" was verifiable, even if the levels of pollutants caused by flatulences are hard to measure. 

I added the <nowiki>{{cn}}</nowiki> template that can stay for a while. If no reliable and verifiable source is given, I believe the statement should be deleted. 

Cheers,
--[[User:Dúnadan|<span style="color:blue;">the</span> <span style="color:#339900;">D</span><span style="color:blue;">únadan</span>]] 17:21, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

:Someone else had writen that on high-smog days, the city takes measures, such as double ''hoy no circulo'', and they cited it. This is true, I live in [[Mexico City]], I know. ''Someone else'' deleted that statement, along with a statement that cigarettes contribute to pollution. I may have been in error in restoring the entire section (which I considered wrongly deleted), and not just the thing about ''hoy no circulo''. The cigarettes thing should go (unless cited), but the rest was good stuff. - [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] ([[User talk:Eric Shalov#top|talk]]) 01:45, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
::Oh, OK. Thanks for clarifying. Yes, indeed the double day without a car is a measure taken on high pollution days. I thought you were defending the thesis regarding cigarettes. I'll delete the sentence regarding the cigarretes then.--[[User:Dúnadan|<span style="color:blue;">the</span> <span style="color:#339900;">D</span><span style="color:blue;">únadan</span>]] 13:16, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
:::It's an amusing idea, though- could 10 million people's cigarette smoke really have an effect? I suspect that cigarette smoke could only have low-altitude particulate matter (PM) effects on air quality- I dont think a ton of hydrocarbons are released from the smoke. Who knows, though- it's illegal to operate fireplaces in the city.. - [[User:Eric Shalov|Eric]] ([[User talk:Eric Shalov#top|talk]]) 17:22, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

==CfD nomination of Category:Original images made by Eric Shalov==

[[Image:Info non-talk.png|left|36px|]]'''[[:Category:Original images made by Eric Shalov]]''', which you created, has been nominated for [[Wikipedia:Category deletion policy|deletion]], [[:Category:Categories for merging|merging]], or [[Wikipedia:Naming conventions (categories)|renaming]]. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at '''[[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2008 June 10#Category:Original images made by Eric Shalov|the category's entry]]''' on the [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|Categories for discussion]] page.<!-- Template:Cfd-notify--> Thank you.  [[User:VegaDark|VegaDark]] ([[User talk:VegaDark|talk]]) 02:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

==CfD nomination of Category:California legislation==

[[Image:Info non-talk.png|left|36px|]]'''[[:Category:California legislation]]''', which you created, has been nominated for [[Wikipedia:Category deletion policy|deletion]], [[:Category:Categories for merging|merging]], or [[Wikipedia:Naming conventions (categories)|renaming]]. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at '''[[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2008 June 10#Category:California legislation|the category's entry]]''' on the [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|Categories for discussion]] page.<!-- Template:Cfd-notify--> Thank you.  [[User:Cgingold|Cgingold]] ([[User talk:Cgingold|talk]]) 04:42, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

==Speedy deletion of [[:Image:Gilchrist olympio.jpg]]==
[[Image:Ambox warning_pn.svg|48px|left]] A tag has been placed on [[:Image:Gilchrist olympio.jpg]] requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under [[WP:CSD#I7|section I7 of the criteria for speedy deletion]], because it is a [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|non-free image]] with a clearly invalid licensing tag; or it otherwise fails some part of the [[Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria|non-free content criteria]]. 
If you can find a valid tag that expresses why the image can be used under the [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|fair use guidelines]], please replace the current tag with that tag. If no such tag exists, please add the {{[[{{ns:Template}}:non-free fair use in|non-free fair use in]]&#124;article name that the image is used in}} tag, ''along with'' a brief explanation of why this constitutes fair use of the image. If the image has been deleted, you can re-upload it, but please ensure you place the correct tag on it. 

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding <code>{{tl|hangon}}</code> to '''the top of [[:Image:Gilchrist olympio.jpg|the page that has been nominated for deletion]]''' (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on '''[[ Talk:Image:Gilchrist olympio.jpg|the talk page]]''' explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for ''speedy'' deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines.  <!-- Template:Db-badfairuse-notice --> <!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> [[User:Melesse|Melesse]] ([[User talk:Melesse|talk]]) 02:45, 15 June 2008 (UTC)
==Orphaned non-free media (Image:GCC.jpg)==
[[Image:Ambox warning blue.svg|25px]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:GCC.jpg]]'''. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, it is currently [[Wikipedia:Orphan|orphaned]], meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. [[WP:BOLD|You may add it back]] if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Orphaned --> [[User:BJBot|BJBot]] ([[User talk:BJBot|talk]]) 05:08, 20 June 2008 (UTC)


==Spam in [[:BT Managed Security Solutions]]==
[[Image:Information_icon.svg|left]]Hello, this is a message from [[User:CSDWarnBot|an automated bot]]. A tag has been placed on [[:BT Managed Security Solutions]], by {{#ifeq:{{{nom}}}|1|[[User:{{{nominator}}}|{{{nominator}}}]]&nbsp;([[User talk:{{{nominator}}}|talk]]&nbsp;'''·''' [[Special:Contributions/{{{nominator}}}|contribs]]),}} another Wikipedia user, requesting that it be [[Wikipedia:Speedy deletions|speedily deleted]] from Wikipedia. The tag claims that it should be speedily deleted because [[:BT Managed Security Solutions]] is blatant [[Wikipedia:Spam|advertising]] for a company, product, group, service or person that would require a substantial rewrite in order to become an encyclopedia article. <br><br>To contest the tagging and request that administrators wait before possibly deleting [[:BT Managed Security Solutions]], please affix the template <nowiki>{{hangon}}</nowiki> to the page, and put a note on its talk page. If the article has already been deleted, see the advice and instructions at [[WP:WMD]]. Feel free to contact the [[User:CSDWarnBot|bot operator]] if you have any questions about this or any problems with this bot, bearing in mind that '''this bot is only informing you of the nomination for speedy deletion; it does not perform any nominations or deletions itself. To see the user who deleted the page, click [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&page={{urlencode:BT Managed Security Solutions}} here]''' [[User:CSDWarnBot|CSDWarnBot]] ([[User talk:CSDWarnBot|talk]]) 11:50, 16 August 2008 (UTC)


==Image permission problem with Image:Max-Peter Ratzel.jpg==
[[Image:Copyright-problem.svg|64px|left|Image Copyright problem]]
Thanks for uploading '''[[:Image:Max-Peter Ratzel.jpg]]'''{{#if:http://www.europol.eu/|, which you've sourced to http://www.europol.eu/.}} I noticed that that while you provided a valid copyright licensing tag, there is no proof that the creator of the image (or other media file) agreed to license it under the given license. 

If you created this media entirely yourself but have previously published it elsewhere (especially online), please either 
* make a note permitting reuse under the [[GFDL]] or another acceptable free license (see [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Free licenses|this list]]) at the site of the original publication; or
* Send an email from an address associated with the original publication to '''[mailto:permissions-en@wikimedia.org permissions-en@wikimedia.org]''', stating your ownership of the material and your intention to publish it under a free license. You can find a sample permission letter [[WP:CONSENT|here]].

If you did not create it entirely yourself, please ask the person who created the image to take one of the two steps listed above, or if the owner of the image has already given their permission to you via email, please forward that email to '''[mailto:permissions-en@wikimedia.org permissions-en@wikimedia.org]'''. 

If you believe the media meets the criteria at [[Wikipedia:Non-free content]], use a tag such as {{tlp|non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#Fair use]], and add a [[WP:NFURG|rationale]] justifying the image's use on the article or articles where it is included. See [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags]] for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have provided evidence that their copyright owners have agreed to license their works under the tags you supplied, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=upload&user=Eric_Shalov this link]. '''Images lacking evidence of permission may be deleted one week after they have been tagged''', as described on [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no permission-notice --> [[User:Sherool|Sherool]] <span style="font-size:75%">[[User talk:Sherool|(talk)]]</span> 19:14, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

==Orphaned non-free image (File:Rakuto Kasei logo.gif)==
You've uploaded '''[[:File:Rakuto Kasei logo.gif]]''', and indicated that it's used under [[WP:NFCC|Wikipedia's rules for non-free images]].  However, it's not presently used in any articles.  Wikipedia policy requires that non-free images be either used or deleted, so if this image isn't used in an article in the next week, it will be deleted.

This is an automated notice by [[User:FairuseBot|FairuseBot]]. For assistance on the image use policy, see [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions]]. 10:00, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

==Durham== 
It's a good floor plan. ''But'' you can't go shoving it into a too-small space immediately above a box, without disrupting something. What you have done is orphan a heading from its following text. You need a strategy to fix it. The solution is that the blinking box (I hate boxes) needs to be moved as it doesn't need to go where it is. I'll get back sooner or later and write a much longer section on the architecture. [[User:Amandajm|Amandajm]] ([[User talk:Amandajm|talk]]) 09:11, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

== Help with Coordinates ==

Hello, do you think you can help me put [[Chapultepec Castle]]'s coordinates in it's building infobox? I'm putting them in (19.421 and 99.182), but somehow it's comming out as E instead of W for the longitude! Help! I know the coordinates are already on the page, but I'd like to put them inside the infobox. It must be something simple. Thanks so much. [[User:C.Kent87|C.Kent87]] ([[User talk:C.Kent87|talk]]) 07:51, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

==Fair use rationale for File:William A Barclay.jpg==
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:File:William A Barclay.jpg]]'''. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:File:William A Barclay.jpg|the file description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/{{PAGENAME}}|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> [[User:Sherool|Sherool]] <span style="font-size:75%">[[User talk:Sherool|(talk)]]</span> 14:37, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

== NowCommons: File:Yogananda Center - Visitor Center and Windmill.jpg ==
[[:File:Yogananda Center - Visitor Center and Windmill.jpg]] is now available on [[Wikimedia Commons]] as [[:Commons:File:Yogananda Center - Visitor Center and Windmill.jpg]]. This is a repository of free media that can be used on all Wikimedia wikis. The image will be deleted from Wikipedia, but this doesn't mean it can't be used anymore. You can embed an image uploaded to Commons like you would an image uploaded to Wikipedia, in this case: <nowiki>[[File:Yogananda Center - Visitor Center and Windmill.jpg]]</nowiki>. Note that this is an automated message to inform you about the move. This bot did not copy the image itself. --[[User:Erwin85Bot|Erwin85Bot]] ([[User talk:Erwin85Bot|talk]]) 07:43, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
<!-- ncnotifier -->

==Fair use rationale for File:Sijavi Ganesan in Thayaipola Pillai Noolaipola Selai.jpg==
[[File:Copyright-problem.svg|64px|left]]
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:File:Sijavi Ganesan in Thayaipola Pillai Noolaipola Selai.jpg]]'''. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:File:Sijavi Ganesan in Thayaipola Pillai Noolaipola Selai.jpg|the file description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/Eric Shalov|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> [[User:BarretBonden|Barret]] ([[User talk:BarretBonden#top|talk]]) 23:25, 21 December 2009 (UTC)

==Unreferenced BLPs==
[[File:Information.svg|30px]] Hello Eric Shalov! Thank you for your contributions. I am a [[WP:BOT|bot]] alerting you that '''5''' of the articles that you created   are tagged as[[Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons#Sources| Unreferenced Biographies of Living Persons]]. The [[WP:BLP|biographies of living persons]] policy requires that all personal or potentially controversial information be sourced. In addition, to ensure [[WP:VERRIFY|verifiability]], all biographies should be based on [[WP:RELIABLE|reliable sources]]. If you were to bring these articles up to standards, it would greatly help us with the current ''[[:Category:All_unreferenced_BLPs|{{PAGESINCATEGORY:All_unreferenced_BLPs}}]]'' article backlog. Once the articles are adequately referenced, please remove the {{tl|unreferencedBLP}} tag. Here is the list:

# [[John Arthur Ferch]] - <small>{{findsources|John Arthur Ferch}}</small>
# [[Charles J. Pilliod, Jr.]] - <small>{{findsources|Charles J. Pilliod, Jr.}}</small>
# [[Edwin G. Corr]] - <small>{{findsources|Edwin G. Corr}}</small>
# [[Ephraim Buchwald]] - <small>{{findsources|Ephraim Buchwald}}</small>
# [[Christopher I. Beckwith]] - <small>{{findsources|Christopher I. Beckwith}}</small>
Thanks!--[[User:DASHBot|DASHBot]] ([[User talk:DASHBot|talk]]) 08:18, 17 January 2010 (UTC)

== File:Un-eyadema-togo.jpg listed for deletion ==
A file that you uploaded or altered, [[:File:Un-eyadema-togo.jpg]], has been listed at [[Wikipedia:Files for deletion]]. Please see the [[Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2011 January 7#File:Un-eyadema-togo.jpg|'''discussion''']] to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. {{#if:|{{{2}}}|Thank you.}} <!-- Template:Fdw --> [[User:Damiens.rf|Damiens<small>.rf</small>]] 16:45, 7 January 2011 (UTC)

==Fair use rationale for File:J'avais dix-huit ans book cover.jpg==
[[File:Copyright-problem.svg|64px|left|alt=|link=]]
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:File:J'avais dix-huit ans book cover.jpg]]'''. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:File:J'avais dix-huit ans book cover.jpg|the file description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/Eric Shalov|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If the file is already gone, you can still make a [[Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion|request for undeletion]] and ask for a chance to fix the problem.<!-- Template:You can request undeletion --> If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> [[User:Skier Dude|<span style="color:ForestGreen">Skier Dude</span>]] ([[User_talk:Skier Dude|<span style="color:SaddleBrown">talk</span>]]) 23:58, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

== LA-area Meetup: Saturday, November 19 ==

{| style="background:#eee; border:1px solid #999; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
| rowspan = 3 | [[File:Reagan Presidential Library - Reagan Centennial seal.png|100px]]
| style="font-size:150%;" align=center|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NARA 3|National Archives Backstage Pass]] at the Reagan Library
| rowspan = 3 | [[File:US-NARA-Seal.svg|100px]]
|-
| You are invited to the first-ever [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NARA 3|backstage pass tour and Wikipedia editathon]] hosted by the [[Reagan Presidential Library]], in Simi Valley, on Saturday, November 19th! The Reagan Library, home to a real Air Force One and other treasures from American history, will take Wikipedians on a special tour of the grounds and archives, followed by an editathon; free catered lunch provided. Please sign up! [[User:Dominic|Dominic]]·[[User talk:Dominic|t]] 21:09, 10 November 2011 (UTC)
|-
| <small> If you would not like to receive future messages about meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invite]].</small>
|}

==Disambiguation link notification==

Hi. In [[Michael Huerta]], you recently added a link to the disambiguation page [[Corpus Christi]] ([[tools:~dispenser/cgi-bin/dablinks.py/Michael_Huerta|check to confirm]]&nbsp;|&nbsp;[[tools:~dispenser/cgi-bin/dab_solver.py/Michael_Huerta|fix with Dab solver]]). Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. <small>Read the [[User:DPL bot/Dablink notification FAQ|FAQ]]{{*}} Join us at the [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation pages with links|DPL WikiProject]].</small>

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these [[User:DPL bot|opt-out instructions]]. Thanks, [[User:DPL bot|DPL bot]] ([[User talk:DPL bot|talk]]) 10:42, 16 December 2011 (UTC)

==Proposal to shut down WP Geographic Coordinates & ban coordinates on wikipedia articles==
[[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Geographical_coordinates#Proposal_for_the_closure_of_this_project|This means you.]] --[[User:Tagishsimon|Tagishsimon]] [[User_talk:Tagishsimon|(talk)]] 12:03, 17 January 2012 (UTC)
==Category:Lists of Heritage Sites==

'''[[:Category:Lists of Heritage Sites]]''', which you created, has been nominated for discussion. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at '''[[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2012 March 23#Category:Lists of Heritage Sites|the category's entry]]''' on the [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|Categories for discussion]] page.<!-- Template:Cfd-notify--> Thank you. -- [[User:Alan Liefting|Alan Liefting]] ([[User_talk:Alan_Liefting|talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Alan_Liefting|contribs]]) 23:51, 23 March 2012 (UTC)

== Dead link in article '[[William Steinway]]' ==


Hi.  The article '[[William Steinway]]' has a [[WP:LINKROT|dead link]] that could not be repaired automatically.  Can you help fix it?


Dead: http://www.forbes.com/business/2004/10/18/cx_sr_1018transitside3_2.html
* You added this [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William+Steinway&oldid=18507604&diff=prev in July 2005].
* The bot tested this link on 31 March, 3 April, 6 April and today, but it never worked.
* This [http://web.archive.org/web/20050114175033/http://www.forbes.com/business/2004/10/18/cx_sr_1018transitside3_2.html copy from the archives] might be good.
This link is marked with {{tl|Dead link}} in the article.  Please take a look at [[William Steinway |that article]] and fix what you can.  Thank you!


PS- ''you can opt-out of these notifications by adding <nowiki>{{Bots |deny=</nowiki>BlevintronBot<nowiki>}}</nowiki> to your user page or user talk page.''
[[User:BlevintronBot|BlevintronBot]] ([[User talk:BlevintronBot|talk]]) 04:45, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

== Invitation ==

{| style="background:#cfc; border:1px solid #090; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
| rowspan = 3 | [[File:Wiknic logo.svg|100px]]
| style="font-size:150%;" align=center|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/6|Great American Wikinic]] at Pan-Pacific Park
| rowspan = 3 | [[File:LA Wiknic 2011 Group Photo.jpg|100px]]
|-
| You are invited to the second [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/6|Great American Wikinic]] taking place in [[Pan-Pacific Auditorium|Pan-Pacific Park]], in Los Angeles, on Saturday, June 23, 2012! Last year's was a blast (see the [http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/06/wikipedia_the_great_american_w.php LA Weekly] blog post on it) and we hope we can do better this year. We would love to have you there! <span style="font-family:Verdana; ">—'''[[User:Howcheng|<span style="color:#33C;">howcheng</span>]]'''  <small>{[[User talk:Howcheng|chat]]}</small></span> 18:30, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
|-
| <small> If you would not like to receive future messages about meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invite]].</small>
|}

== Request for help concerning energy... ==

Hi,

I noticed you listed yourself as a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Energy#Participants|participant of the Energy WikiProject]]. 

There are 2 new outlines in this area that attempt to consolidate Wikipedia's coverage of their respective subjects, gathering and organizing the articles about them into one place and including descriptions for convenience.  The purposes of these outlines are to make it easier for readers to survey or review a whole subject, and to choose from Wikipedia's many articles about it.

The new energy outlines are:

* '''[[Outline of solar energy]]'''
* '''[[Outline of wind energy]]'''

Please take a look at them, and....

: if you spot missing topics, add them in.

: if you can, improve the descriptions.

: add missing descriptions.

: show parent-offspring relationships (with indents).

: fix errors.

For more information about the format and functions of outlines, see [[Wikipedia:Outlines]].

Building outlines of existing material (such as Wikipedia) is called "[http://twp.duke.edu/uploads/assets/reverse_outline.pdf reverse outlining]".  Reverse outlines are useful as a revision tool, for identifying gaps in coverage and for spotting poor structuring.

Revising a work with multiple articles (such as Wikipedia) is a little different than revising a paper.  But the general principles are the same...

As you develop these outlines, you may notice things about the articles they organize.  Like what topics are not adequately covered, better ways to structure and present the material, awkward titles, articles that need splitting, article sections lacking {{tl|Main}} links, etc.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me on my talk page or at [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Outlines]].

Thank you.
Sincerely, [[User talk:The Transhumanist|<i>The Transhumanist</i>]] 00:46, 2 June 2012 (UTC)<br><br>
P.S.: ''see also [[Outline of energy]]''

==DYK for Miguel Ángel Mancera==
{{tmbox
|style = notice
|small = 
|image = [[Image:Updated DYK query.svg|15px|Updated DYK query]]
|text = On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#17 July 2012|17 July 2012]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with a fact from the article '''''[[Miguel Ángel Mancera]]''''', which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ''... that '''[[Miguel Ángel Mancera]]''' received 63% of votes in the [[Federal District of Mexico head of government election, 2012|2012 head of government election of Mexico City]], 40% more than the second place?'' {{#if: |The nomination discussion and review may be seen at [[]].|{{#ifexist:Template:Did you know nominations/Miguel Ángel Mancera|The nomination discussion and review may be seen at [[Template:Did you know nominations/Miguel Ángel Mancera]].|{{#ifexist:Template talk:Did you know/Miguel Ángel Mancera|The nomination discussion and review may be seen at [[Template talk:Did you know/Miguel Ángel Mancera]].}} }} }} You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page <small>([[User:Rjanag/Pageview stats|here's how]], [http://stats.grok.se/en/201207/Miguel_%C3%81ngel_Mancera quick check])</small> and it will be added to [[WP:DYKSTATS|DYKSTATS]] if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the [[:Template talk:Did you know|Did you know? talk page]].
}}  [[User:Graeme Bartlett|Graeme Bartlett]] ([[User talk:Graeme Bartlett|talk]]) 16:03, 17 July 2012 (UTC)

== [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|Proposed deletion]] of [[David Mays]] ==
[[Image:Ambox warning yellow.svg|left|link=|48px|]]

The article [[David Mays]] has been [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed for deletion]]&#32; because of the following concern:
:'''Hardly any content. After seven years of existence, this article only has one sentence with a dead link.'''

While all contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, content or articles may be [[WP:DEL#REASON|deleted for any of several reasons]].

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your [[Help:edit summary|edit summary]] or on [[Talk:David Mays|the article's talk page]].

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Removing {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed deletion process]], but other [[Wikipedia:deletion process|deletion process]]es exist. In particular, the [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|speedy deletion]] process can result in deletion without discussion, and [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|articles for deletion]] allows discussion to reach [[Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] for deletion.<!-- Template:Proposed deletion notify --> [[Special:Contributions/132.3.17.68|132.3.17.68]] ([[User talk:132.3.17.68|talk]]) 17:54, 18 August 2012 (UTC)

== ''You're invited!'' FemTech Edit-a-Thon at Claremont Graduate University ==

{| style="background:#ffdaff; border:1px solid #7d00b3; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
! colspan="2" style="font-size: 150%;" | October 26 - FemTech Edit-a-Thon & Roundtable  - ''You are invited!'' <br />
|-
| <div style="background: #fff;margin-right: 10px;">[[File:Womanpower logo.svg|right|100px]]</div>
| style="text-align: center;" | Everyone is invited to the first '''FemTech Edit-a-Thon & Roundtable''' at [[Claremont Graduate University]] on October 26 from 3-6 pm. The event will open with a roundtable discussion about feminism and anti-racist technology projects, followed by an edit-a-thon focusing on feminists & women in science. Experienced Wikipedians will be on hand to support new editors. We hope you can join us!<br/>
Sign up [[Wikipedia:Meetup/FemTech_Edit-a-thon|here]] - see you there! 01:06, 12 October 2012 (UTC)
|}
<!-- EdwardsBot 0383 -->

==Disambiguation link notification for April 12==

Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. Wikipedia appreciates your help. We noticed though that when you edited [[Footsteps In the Snow]], you added a link pointing to the disambiguation page [[Martin Green]] ([[tools:~dispenser/cgi-bin/dablinks.py/Footsteps_In_the_Snow|check to confirm]]&nbsp;|&nbsp;[[tools:~dispenser/cgi-bin/dab_solver.py/Footsteps_In_the_Snow|fix with Dab solver]]). Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. <small>Read the [[User:DPL bot/Dablink notification FAQ|FAQ]]{{*}} Join us at the [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation pages with links|DPL WikiProject]].</small>

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these [[User:DPL bot|opt-out instructions]]. Thanks, [[User:DPL bot|DPL bot]] ([[User talk:DPL bot|talk]]) 09:38, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

==[[San Diego Comic-Con International]] meetup proposal==
[[File:Farm-Fresh eye.png|15px|link=|alt=]] You are invited to join the discussion at [[Wikipedia talk:Meetup/LA/SDCC1]]. {{#if:|{{{more}}}}} [[User:RightCowLeftCoast|RightCowLeftCoast]] ([[User talk:RightCowLeftCoast|talk]]) 18:00, 18 April 2013 (UTC)<!--Template:Please see-->

==2013 Wikinic==

{| style="background:#cfc; border:1px solid #090; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
| rowspan = 3 | [[File:Wiknic logo.svg|100px]]
| style="font-size:150%;" align=center|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/8|Great American Wikinic]] at Pan-Pacific Park
| rowspan = 3 | [[File:LA Wiknic 2011 Group Photo.jpg|100px]]
|-
| You are invited to the third [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/8|Great American Wikinic]] taking place in [[Pan-Pacific Auditorium|Pan-Pacific Park]], in Los Angeles, on Saturday, June 22, 2013! We would love to see you there! <span style="font-family:Verdana; ">—'''[[User:Howcheng|<span style="color:#33C;">howcheng</span>]]'''  <small>{[[User talk:Howcheng|chat]]}</small></span> 01:08, 12 May 2013 (UTC)
|-
| <small> If you would not like to receive future messages about meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invite]].</small>
|}

== Wikipedia Meetup ==
You are invited to "[[Wikipedia:Meetup/ComeEditWikipedia(WeHo)|Come Edit Wikipedia!]]" at the [[West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood]] Library on Saturday, July 27th, 2013. There will be coffee, cookies, and good times! -- [[User:Olegkagan|Olegkagan]] ([[User talk:Olegkagan|talk]]) <small>&mdash; Message delivered by [[User:Hazard-Bot|Hazard-Bot]] at 03:34, 21 July 2013 (UTC)</small>

== Wikipedia Meetup ==
Help build the Wikipedia community in [[Southern California]] at "[[WP:Meetup/ComeEditWikipedia(WeHo)|Come Edit Wikipedia]]!" presented by the [[West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood]] Library on Saturday, August 31st, 2013 from 1-5pm. Drop in for some lively editing and conversation! Plus, it's a library, so there are plenty of sources. --[[User:Olegkagan|Olegkagan]] ([[User talk:Olegkagan|talk]]) <small>&mdash; Message delivered by [[User:Hazard-Bot|Hazard-Bot]] at 02:19, 22 August 2013 (UTC)</small>

==Disambiguation link notification for September 14==

Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. Wikipedia appreciates your help. We noticed though that when you edited [[Standard Air Lines Flight 897R]], you added a link pointing to the disambiguation page [[Burbank]] ([[tools:~dispenser/cgi-bin/dablinks.py/Standard_Air_Lines_Flight_897R|check to confirm]]&nbsp;|&nbsp;[[tools:~dispenser/cgi-bin/dab_solver.py/Standard_Air_Lines_Flight_897R|fix with Dab solver]]). Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. <small>Read the [[User:DPL bot/Dablink notification FAQ|FAQ]]{{*}} Join us at the [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation pages with links|DPL WikiProject]].</small>

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these [[User:DPL bot|opt-out instructions]]. Thanks, [[User:DPL bot|DPL bot]] ([[User talk:DPL bot|talk]]) 10:58, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

== Edit-a-thons at UC Riverside ==

The UCR Libraries are hosting three edit-a-thons focusing on their great special collections (science fiction, water resources, the Inland Empire and more) on Oct. 12, 2013, Oct. 26, 2013, and Nov. 23, 2013. Please participate if you can! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Riverside/WLL/2013|Details and signup here]]. All are welcome, new and experienced editors alike!  -- [[user:phoebe|phoebe]] / <small>([[user_talk:phoebe|talk to me]])</small> 04:10, 8 October 2013 (UTC)
<!-- EdwardsBot 0638 -->

== March 9 edit-a-thon at MOCA in downtown LA ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting 3|LA Meetup]]: March 9 edit-a-thon at MOCA
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Moca.jpg|right|100px]]

Dear fellow Wikipedian,

You have been invited to a '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting 3|meetup and edit-a-thon]]''' at the [[Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles|Museum of Contemporary Art]] in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 11 am to 6 pm!  This event is in collaboration with MOCA and the arts collective [http://unforgettingla.com/MOCA East of Borneo] and aims to improve coverage of LA art since the 1980s.  (Even if contemporary art isn't your thing, you're welcome to join too!) Please '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_3#RSVP|RSVP here]]''' if you're interested.
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]])

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=597874115 -->

== May 10 Asian Pacific American edit-a-thon in LA ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/APA|LA Meetup]]: May 10 Asian Pacific American edit-a-thon
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Smithsonian logo color.svg|right|100px]]

Dear fellow Wikipedian,

You have been invited to a '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/APA|meetup and edit-a-thon]]''' at the Junipero Serra Branch of the LA Public Library (4607 S. Main St., 90037) on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 10 am to 4 pm!  This event is sponsored by the [[Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center]] and the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association and aims to improve coverage of Asian Pacific American topics, particularly as they relate to southern California.  Please '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/APA#RSVP|RSVP here]]''' if you're interested. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:11, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=606507416 -->

== LA edit-a-thons on May 23 and 31 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|LA meetups: Adrianne Wadewitz memorial edit-a-thons on May 23 and May 31
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Adrianne Wadewitz-6727.jpg|right|100px]]

Dear fellow Wikipedian,

There are two LA edit-a-thons [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2014-04-09/Special report|in memory of Adrianne Wadewitz]], a prolific Wikipedia editor, in the coming weeks.  Please join us [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wadewitz|May 23 at Occidental College]] and [[Wikipedia:Meetup/ICI/2|May 31 at the Institute of Cultural Inquiry]] to combat systemic bias and help further Adrianne's legacy.  No experience needed!  Please RSVP at the relevant page(s) if you plan to attend. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:28, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=606716807 -->

== L.A. events on June 21 and July 6 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|
Upcoming L.A. events: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_4|Unforgetting L.A. edit-a-thon]] (Saturday, June 21, 12-5pm) and [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/4thWiknic|Wiknic]] (Sunday, July 6, ~9:30am-4pm)
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{multiple image
| align     = right
| image1    = 356 S Mission.jpg
| width1    = 120
| caption1  = Gallery at 356 S. Mission Rd.
| image2    = BBQ - 001.jpg
| width2    = 120
| caption2  = Get hungry for the Wiknic!
| direction = vertical
}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

The L.A. Wikipedia community has two exciting events coming up in the next few weeks: an edit-a-thon sponsored by the online magazine East of Borneo, and the fourth annual Los Angeles Wiknic!

The '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_4|East of Borneo event]]''' is an [[:Outreach:Edit-a-thon|edit-a-thon]] that aims to build a better history of art in Southern California. This next chapter of their [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB|Unforgetting L.A.]] series will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 12pm to 5pm at 356 S. Mission Rd. ([http://goo.gl/maps/eqvy3 map]). Beginners welcome! Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_4#RSVP|RSVP here]] if you plan to attend. For more info, see [http://www.eastofborneo.org/unforgetting eastofborneo.org/unforgetting].

The '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/4thWiknic|Wiknic]]''' is a part of the nationwide [[Wikipedia:Wiknic|Great American Wiknic]].  We'll be grilling, getting to know each other better, and building the L.A. Wikipedia community!  The event is tentatively planned for [[Pan-Pacific Park]] ([https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=202916320350074257672.0004c2268fd853df455b5&msa=0&ll=34.073596,-118.355504&spn=0.001926,0.002508 map]) and will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2014 from 9:30am to 4pm or so.  Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/4thWiknic|RSVP]] and volunteer to bring food or drinks if possible!
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 22:59, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=611792498 -->

== Unforgetting L.A. edit-a-thon on September 6 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_5|Unforgetting L.A. edit-a-thon]]: Saturday, September 6 from 11am to 4pm
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Armory Center for the Arts.jpg|right|100px]]

Dear fellow Wikipedian,

You are invited to meet up with online magazine East of Borneo for an edit-a-thon to build a better history of art in Southern California. This next event in their [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB|Unforgetting L.A. series]] will take place on [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_5|Saturday, September 6, 2014]] from 11am - 4pm at the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena ([http://goo.gl/maps/0tLXp map]). Beginners welcome! Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_5|RSVP here]] if you plan to attend. For more info, see [http://www.eastofborneo.org/unforgetting eastofborneo.org/unforgetting]. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 19:39, 20 August 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=619205610 -->

== L.A. Meetup on September 21 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|The [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/20|20th Los Angeles meetup]]: Sunday, September 21 from 11am to 4pm
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:|[[File:|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

Join us on Sunday, September 21, from 11am to 4pm at Kramer Studio in Mid-City ([https://goo.gl/maps/tXYqW map]) for a meetup and edit-a-thon! Get to know the Los Angeles Wikipedia community and do some editing (or learn to edit!) in a collaborative environment.  Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/20|RSVP]] and consider becoming a member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject California/Southern California task force|SoCal task force]] to help us improve articles about everything in the region. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:00, 27 August 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=622970127 -->

== L.A. events on October 7 and 16 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|Upcoming L.A. events: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women edit-a-thon]] (10/7, 6-10pm) and [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Riverside/WLL/2014|UCR edit-a-thon]] (10/16, 10am-4pm)
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:|[[File:|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

The Southern California Wikipedia community has two exciting events coming up in the next few weeks: a Wik-Ed Women editing session downtown designed to combat systemic bias, and a Wikipedia Loves Libraries event at UC Riverside!

'''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women]]''' is a new monthly series of informal Wikipedia editing sessions for Los Angeles women-in-the-arts (though all are welcome) to contribute their expertise to Wikipedia, specifically expanding content about women artists.  This second session will take place on Tuesday, October 7 from 6pm to 10pm at the Los Angeles Contemporary Archive downtown.  Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|RSVP here]] if you plan to attend.

The '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Riverside/WLL/2014|UC Riverside Wikipedia Loves Libraries event]]''' is an edit-a-thon targeting articles related to UC Riverside, SoCal, and beyond.  Join students and faculty learning how to edit!  This event will take place on Thursday, October 16 from 10am to 4pm at UCR's Tomás Rivera Library. Again, RSVPs are requested [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Riverside/WLL/2014|here]]. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 20:47, 29 September 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=626111436 -->

== SoCal edit-a-thons on October 21 and 25 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|Upcoming SoCal edit-a-thons: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Riverside/WLL/Water|UC Riverside]] (10/21, 10am-3pm) and [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_6|Unforgetting L.A.]] (10/25, 9am-5pm)
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:052607-014-DohenyLibrary-USC.jpg|[[File:052607-014-DohenyLibrary-USC.jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

The Southern California Wikipedia community has two more events scheduled for the month of October: a water-related edit-a-thon at UC Riverside, and an Unforgetting L.A. event at the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar in conjunction with L.A. as Subject!

As part of [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Loves Libraries|Wikipedia Loves Libraries]] and to celebrate [[Open Access Week]], UC Riverside is participating alongside other [[Western Waters Digital Library]] members in an '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Riverside/WLL/Water|edit-a-thon]]''' focusing on water issues. Join students and faculty learning how to edit! This event will take place on Tuesday, October 21 from 10am to 3pm at UCR's Orbach Science Library ([https://www.google.com/maps/place/Orbach+Science+Library/@33.974612,-117.324427,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x28ddbb048b46c00f map]). RSVPs are requested [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Riverside/WLL/Water#Attending|here]].

The [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB|Unforgetting L.A.]] '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_6|edit-a-thon]]''' and training workshop will take place at the 9th annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar, and is hosted by online magazine East of Borneo in partnership with L.A. as Subject. Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 9am to 5pm at the USC Doheny Memorial Library ([https://goo.gl/maps/y66xf map]). Beginners welcome! Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_6|RSVP here]] if you plan to attend. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:06, 17 October 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=629998796 -->

== The Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation ==

Hi Eric. It seems as though Rabbi Shlomo Riskin's [[The Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC)]] wiki article has been nominated for deletion. There is also a long and heated discussion in progress these days in regards to the German article as well. I am wondering what can be done to fight this. Your help would be much appreciated. Thank you. --[[User:Omert33|Omer Toledano]] ([[User talk:Omert33|talk]]) 19:20, 23 October 2014 (UTC)

== L.A. event on November 11, and a new Facebook group ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women editing session]] (11/11, 6-10pm), and join our new [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ Facebook group]!
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:|[[File:|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

The LA Wikipedia community has a new [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ '''Facebook group''']!  Become a member to keep up to date with all of our upcoming events and to connect with local Wikipedians!

In addition, we have one upcoming event: the third '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women editing session]]''' will take place on Tuesday, November 11 from 6pm to 10pm at the Los Angeles Contemporary Archive downtown.  This series of informal get-togethers is designed to encourage Los Angeles women-in-the-arts (though all are welcome!) to contribute their expertise to Wikipedia, specifically expanding content about women artists.  Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|RSVP here]] if you plan to attend. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 19:20, 4 November 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=632317627 -->

== L.A. event on November 11 CANCELED ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|Wik-Ed Women editing session CANCELED
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:|[[File:|right|100px]]|}}
Due to health issues affecting one of the organizers, the third Wik-Ed Women editing session (originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 11) has been canceled.  We expect the series to pick up again sometime in December.  Sorry for the inconvenience, and hope to see you in the near future!  [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 03:08, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=632493818 -->

== L.A. edit-a-thon this Sunday, December 14 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting 7|L.A. meetup]]: December 14 edit-a-thon at the California African American Museum
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:California African American Museum sign.JPG|[[File:California African American Museum sign.JPG|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

East of Borneo's "Unforgetting L.A." edit-a-thon series continues this weekend at the [[California African American Museum]]! Please join us this Sunday, December 14 from 11am to 4pm. Beginners welcome! You'll learn to create new articles that improve Wikipedia's coverage of African American art in Los Angeles, past and present. Please '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting_7|click here]]''' for full event details and to RSVP if you plan to attend. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:25, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=636022901 -->

==Disambiguation link notification for December 11==

Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. Wikipedia appreciates your help. We noticed though that when you edited [[Massimo Popolizio]], you added links pointing to the disambiguation pages [[Rostand]] and [[Karl Kraus]]. Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. <small>Read the [[User:DPL bot/Dablink notification FAQ|FAQ]]{{*}} Join us at the [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation pages with links|DPL WikiProject]].</small>

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these [[User:DPL bot|opt-out instructions]]. Thanks, [[User:DPL bot|DPL bot]] ([[User talk:DPL bot|talk]]) 09:16, 11 December 2014 (UTC)

== L.A. event on Tuesday, January 20 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women editing session]] (1/20, 6-10pm)
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:|[[File:|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

Please join us at an event this coming Tuesday: the third '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women editing session]]''' will take place on January 20 from 6pm to 10pm at the Los Angeles Contemporary Archive downtown.  This series of informal get-togethers is designed to encourage Los Angeles women-in-the-arts (though all are welcome!) to contribute their expertise to Wikipedia, specifically expanding content about women artists.  Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|RSVP here]] if you plan to attend. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 23:06, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=642670644 -->

== LA edit-a-thons on February 14, 17, and 21 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Redondo Loves Wikipedia|Redondo Loves Wikipedia]] (2/14), [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women]] (2/17), and [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting 8|Unforgetting LA at the Getty]] (2/21)!
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:Getty_Museum_(3334818780).jpg|[[File:Getty_Museum_(3334818780).jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

The LA Wikipedia community has three events in mid-February -- please consider attending!

First, we have a Valentine's Day edit-a-thon appropriately named '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Redondo Loves Wikipedia|Redondo Loves Wikipedia]]''', which will take place at the Redondo Beach Public Library from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, February 14.  Join library staff, the Redondo Beach Historical Society, and others to help improve Wikipedia's coverage of Redondo Beach!

Second, we have a '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women editing session]]''' on Tuesday, February 17 from 6pm to 10pm at the Los Angeles Contemporary Archive downtown.  This series of informal get-togethers is designed to encourage Los Angeles women-in-the-arts (though all are welcome!) to contribute their expertise to Wikipedia, specifically expanding content about women artists.

Third, we have an '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/Unforgetting 8|Unforgetting LA]]''' event put on by East of Borneo in collaboration with the [[Getty Research Institute]].  Come help improve Wikipedia's coverage of LA design and architecture, and have an awesome free day at the museum -- parking will be validated for edit-a-thon participants! If you'd like to use particular books from GRI's great collection, be sure to email before 2/13 (instructions at event page).

And be sure to check out our [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA|main meetup page]], because we already have three SoCal events scheduled for early March! 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:58, 5 February 2015 (UTC)

<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=643615669 -->

== LA edit-a-thons on March 18 (tomorrow!) and 28 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Los Angeles/2015 ASECS|Wadewitz memorial edit-a-thon]] (3/18), [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Redondo Loves Wikipedia|Redondo Loves Wikipedia]] (3/28)
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:Adrianne Wadewitz-6727.jpg|[[File:Adrianne Wadewitz-6727.jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

The LA Wikipedia community has two events in this second half of March -- please consider attending!

First, there is a '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Los Angeles/2015 ASECS|memorial edit-a-thon]]''' in honor of the prolific LA Wikipedian [[Adrianne Wadewitz]], which is being held downtown on March 18 (tomorrow!) from noon to 8pm as a part of the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies' annual conference.  Please drop by to contribute your own work or teach other users how to write for Wikipedia.

Second, there will be an '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Redondo Loves Wikipedia|event at the Redondo Beach Public Library]]''' (following up on last month's session), in collaboration with the Redondo Beach Historical Society.  Please join us from 10am to noon on Saturday, March 28 at the main branch of the Redondo Beach Public Library! 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 22:40, 17 March 2015 (UTC)

<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=647829556 -->

== 5th Annual Wiknic ==


{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/5thWiknic|5th Annual Wiknic]] (Saturday, July 11, 2015, ~9:30am-4pm)
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:BBQ - 001.jpg|[[File:BBQ - 001.jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

You are cordinally invited to the '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/5thWiknic|fifth annual Los Angeles Wiknic]]'''!

The Wiknic is a part of the nationwide [[Wikipedia:Wiknic|Great American Wiknic]].  We'll be grilling, getting to know each other better, and building the L.A. Wikipedia community!  The event is tentatively planned for [[Pan-Pacific Park]] ([https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=202916320350074257672.0004c2268fd853df455b5&msa=0&ll=34.073596,-118.355504&spn=0.001926,0.002508 map]) and will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2014 from 9:30am to 4pm or so.  Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/5thWiknic|RSVP]] and volunteer to bring food or drinks if possible! 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Howcheng|Howcheng]] ([[User talk:Howcheng|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 19:40, 21 June 2015 (UTC)
<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Mdann52@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=662614370 -->

== Wikinic rescheduled ==


{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/5thWiknic|5th Annual Wiknic]] rescheduled to Saturday, July 25, 2015, ~9:30am-4pm
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:BBQ - 001.jpg|[[File:LA Wiknic 2011 Group Photo.jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Due to a conflict with the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Redondo Loves Wikipedia|Redondo Loves Wikipedia]] edit-a-thon, the '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/5thWiknic|fifth annual Los Angeles Wiknic]]''' has been rescheduled. As before, the location will be at [[Pan-Pacific Park]] ([https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=202916320350074257672.0004c2268fd853df455b5&msa=0&ll=34.073596,-118.355504&spn=0.001926,0.002508 map]) and will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 9:30am to 4pm or so.  Please [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/5thWiknic|RSVP]] and volunteer to bring food or drinks if possible! 
 
I hope to see you there! <span style="font-family:Verdana; ">—'''[[User:Howcheng|<span style="color:#33C;">howcheng</span>]]'''  <small>{[[User talk:Howcheng|chat]]}</small></span> - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 04:28, 7 July 2015 (UTC)
<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:EuroCarGT@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=669760461 -->

== This Thursday: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Women in Architecture|Women in Architecture edit-a-thon @ Getty Center]] ==

You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Women in Architecture|Women in Architecture edit-a-thon @ Getty Center]] in LA on October 15! (drop-in any time, 10am-4pm)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:25, 14 October 2015 (UTC)
<!-- Message sent by User:Pharos@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=681245353 -->

== [[WP:ACE2015|ArbCom elections are now open!]] ==

{{Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2015/MassMessage}} [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 12:49, 23 November 2015 (UTC)
<!-- Message sent by User:Mdann52@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Mdann52/list&oldid=691987405 -->

== Wik-Ed Women Session #5 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|Wik-Ed Women Session #5
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:We Can Edit.jpg|[[File:We Can Edit.jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

I would like to personally invite you to the March edition of the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wik-Ed Women|Wik-Ed Women meetup]], which will take place on March 15, from 6-10 in the evening. It will occur at Los Angeles Contemporary Archive, 2245 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90021 (downtown LA -- [https://goo.gl/maps/7NQBg map]). The building has a pink top with old signage for American Accessories, Inc. dba Princess Accessories ([http://www.lacarchive.com/images.pdf Photos] <small>[PDF]</small>). There is on-site parking in the back, which also has an entrance. If you cannot attend in person, you are more than willing to work remotely, as we appreciate all help that you can provide. Finally, [https://www.facebook.com/events/758449097623273/ here is a link] to the Facebook event, in case you want to invite friends, as we are always looking for new editors to help expand coverage of women on Wikipedia! 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Cosmicphantom|Cosmicphantom]] ([[User talk:Cosmicphantom|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 05:54, 15 March 2016 (UTC)

<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Ktr101@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=681245353 -->

== [[WP:ACE2016|ArbCom Elections 2016]]: Voting now open! ==

{{Ivmbox|Hello, Eric Shalov. Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2016|2016 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2016 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2016/Candidates|the candidates' statements]] and submit your choices on '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/399|the voting page]]'''. [[User:Mdann52|Mdann52]] ([[User talk:Mdann52|talk]]) 22:08, 21 November 2016 (UTC)
|Scale of justice 2.svg|imagesize=40px}}
<!-- Message sent by User:Mdann52 bot@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Mdann52_bot/spamlist/4&oldid=750541749 -->

== [[WP:ACE2016|ArbCom Elections 2016]]: Voting now open! ==

{{Ivmbox|Hello, Eric Shalov. Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2016|2016 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2016 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2016/Candidates|the candidates' statements]] and submit your choices on '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/399|the voting page]]'''. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 22:08, 21 November 2016 (UTC)
|Scale of justice 2.svg|imagesize=40px}}
<!-- Message sent by User:Mdann52 bot@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Mdann52_bot/spamlist/4&oldid=750541749 -->
==  Proposed deletion of [[Charlie Grosso]] ==
[[File:Ambox warning yellow.svg|left|link=|48px|]]

The article [[Charlie Grosso]] has been [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed for deletion]]&#32;because of the following concern:
:'''Horribly promotional article with no independent sources. If she were clearly notable, I'd be inclined to [[WP:TNT]] myself, but the sources I'm seeing largely have a PR vibe, and mostly e.g. interviews on blogs. At best this is a [[WP:TNT]] scenario. If someone does find reliable sources ([[WP:RS]]) to satisfy [[WP:GNG]], no objection to recreation. If deleted I'll likely add to the A+F list to see if sources can be found to write a neutral article at that point.'''

While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, content or articles may be [[WP:DEL#REASON|deleted for any of several reasons]].

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your [[Help:edit summary|edit summary]] or on [[Talk:Charlie Grosso|the article's talk page]].

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Removing {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed deletion process]], but other [[Wikipedia:deletion process|deletion process]]es exist. In particular, the [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|speedy deletion]] process can result in deletion without discussion, and [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|articles for deletion]] allows discussion to reach [[Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] for deletion.<!-- Template:Proposed deletion notify --> &mdash; <span style="font-family:monospace, monospace;">[[User:Rhododendrites|<span style="font-size:90%;letter-spacing:1px;text-shadow:0px -1px 0px Indigo;">Rhododendrites</span>]] <sup style="font-size:80%;">[[User_talk:Rhododendrites|talk]]</sup></span> \\ 19:17, 14 January 2017 (UTC)

== February 18 Wikipedia Day event in DTLA ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wikipedia Day 2017|LA Wikipedia Day Celebration (February 18)]]
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:Ace Hotel.jpg|[[File:Ace Hotel.jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

Please join us at our '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wikipedia Day 2017|Wikipedia Day celebration]]''' at the [[Ace Hotel Los Angeles|Ace Hotel]] in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 11 am to 5 pm!  This event will feature lectures, panel discussions, lightning talks, open space discussions and collaboration, and--most importantly--cake!  Please RSVP on the event page if you're thinking of joining us. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:35, 2 February 2017 (UTC)

<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=754478091 -->
==Orphaned non-free image File:SchoolOfDreams.jpg==
<span style="font-size:32px; line-height:1em">'''[[File:Ambox warning blue.svg|35px|left|⚠|link=]]'''</span> Thanks for uploading '''[[:File:SchoolOfDreams.jpg]]'''. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).

Note that any non-free images not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described in the [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F5|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-orphaned fair use-notice --> --[[User:B-bot|B-bot]] ([[User talk:B-bot|talk]]) 20:21, 18 February 2017 (UTC)
==File source problem with File:TJ Border Beach.jpg==
[[File:Copyright-problem.svg|64px|left|alt=|link=]]
Thank you for uploading '''[[:File:TJ Border Beach.jpg]]'''. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the [[copyright]] status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, please add a link to the page from which it was taken, together with a brief restatement of the website's terms of use of its content. If the original copyright holder is a party unaffiliated with the website, that author should also be credited. Please add this information by editing the [[:File:TJ Border Beach.jpg|image description page]].

If the necessary information is not added within the next days, the image will be deleted. If the file is already gone, you can still make a [[Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion|request for undeletion]] and ask for a chance to fix the problem.<!-- Template:You can request undeletion -->

Please refer to the '''[[WP:IUP#Adding images|image use policy]]''' to learn what images you can or cannot upload on Wikipedia. Please also check any other files you have uploaded to make sure they are correctly tagged. Here is a [{{fullurl:Special:Log|type=upload&user=Eric_Shalov}} list of your uploads]. If you have any questions or are in need of assistance please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no source-notice -->

<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold;">ATTENTION</span>: This is an automated, [[Wikipedia:Bots|bot]]-generated message.  This bot DID NOT nominate any file(s) for deletion; please refer to the [[Help:Page history|page history]] of each individual file for details. Thanks, [[User:FastilyBot|FastilyBot]] ([[User talk:FastilyBot|talk]]) 03:00, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

== Come and join us at the Wiknic ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/6thWiknic|LA Meetup]]: 6th Wiknic, 7/15 @ Pan Pacific Park
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:BBQ01.jpg|[[File:BBQ01.jpg|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

You are cordially invited to the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/6thWiknic|6th Los Angeles Wiknic]], a part of the nationwide [[WP:Wiknic|Great American Wiknic]]. We'll be grilling, getting to know each other better, and building the L.A. Wikipedia community! The event is planned for Pan-Pacific Park and will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 9:30am to 4pm or so. Please RSVP and volunteer to bring food or drinks if possible! 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Howcheng|Howcheng]] ([[User talk:Howcheng|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 19:02, 26 May 2017 (UTC)

<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here]! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Howcheng@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=766384752 -->

== LA event this Thursday ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Los Angeles/Women in the Olympics and Paralympics/September 2017|LA Meetup]]: September 7 edit-a-thon near DTLA
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:Eugene W. Britt House, West Adams, Los Angeles.JPG|[[File:Eugene W. Britt House, West Adams, Los Angeles.JPG|right|100px]]|}}
Dear fellow Wikipedian,

You have been invited to a '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Los Angeles/Women in the Olympics and Paralympics/September 2017|meetup and edit-a-thon]]''' at the [[LA84 Foundation]] in Jefferson Park (near DTLA) on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.!  This event aims to improve coverage of female Olympians and Paralympians (some of whom will be attending!). There will be a deejay and food/drinks, and kids are welcome. 
 
I hope to see you there! [[User:Calliopejen1|Calliopejen1]] ([[User talk:Calliopejen1|talk]]) - via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 14:10, 2 September 2017 (UTC)

<small>Join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ Facebook group], follow our [https://twitter.com/Wikipedia_LA Twitter account], and like our [https://www.facebook.com/WikipediaLA Facebook page]!! To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Calliopejen1@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=787678755 -->

== ArbCom 2017 election voter message ==

{{Ivmbox|Hello, Eric Shalov. Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2017|2017 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 10 December. All users who registered an account before Saturday, 28 October 2017, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Wednesday, 1 November 2017 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2017 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2017/Candidates|the candidates]] and submit your choices on the '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/400|voting page]]'''. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:42, 3 December 2017 (UTC)
|Scale of justice 2.svg|imagesize=40px}}
<!-- Message sent by User:Xaosflux@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2017/Coordination/MMS/04&oldid=813406758 -->

== Wikipedia Day LA, March 31 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wikipedia Day LA 2018|Wikipedia Day LA 2018]]
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
{{#if:Ace Hotel.jpg|[[File:Ace Hotel.jpg|right|100px]]|}}

Please join us from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 31st for '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wikipedia Day LA 2018|Wikipedia Day LA 2018]]''' at the [[Ace Hotel Los Angeles|Ace Hotel]] in downtown Los Angeles. There will be speakers, panel discussions, a presentation on [[Wikidata]], flash sessions, and a discussion about the formation of an LA User Group.  There ''could'' be dramatic readings of LA-related talk pages, and there ''will'' be truly excellent cake.  Please RSVP on the event page if you're thinking of joining us. 

We hope to see you there! [[User:JSFarman|JSFarman]] ([[User talk:JSFarman|talk]]) via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 03:19, 9 March 2018 (UTC)

<center> Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here], and follow us on [https://twitter.com/Wikipedia_LA Twitter ].</center><br>
<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>

|}
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=817329748 -->

== Arts Datathon! ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/LACountyCivicArt2018|LA County Civic Arts Datathon!]] 
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |

Please join us for the  '''LA County Arts Commission Civic Art Wikipedia Edit-a-thon'''.  Beginners are  welcome! We'll provide training for new editors. <br><center>(See the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/LACountyCivicArt2018|meetup page]] for more details.)</center>
{{center|1='''Friday, April 27, 2018, 9:00-5:00<br>[[Bob Hope Patriotic Hall]], 1816 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015. '''}}

<center>We hope to see you there!  [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 04:09, 25 April 2018 (UTC) </center>

{{center|1='''<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here], and follow us on [https://twitter.com/Wikipedia_LA Twitter ].<br>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>'''}}
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=833739884 -->

==Disambiguation link notification for May 28==

Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. An automated process has detected that when you recently edited [[Nojazz]], you added a link pointing to the disambiguation page [[Mangu]] ([//dispenser.info.tm/~dispenser/cgi-bin/dablinks.py/Nojazz check to confirm]&nbsp;|&nbsp;[//dispenser.info.tm/~dispenser/cgi-bin/dab_solver.py/Nojazz?client=notify fix with Dab solver]). Such links are [[WP:INTDABLINK|usually incorrect]], since a disambiguation page is merely a list of unrelated topics with similar titles. <small>(Read the [[User:DPL bot/Dablink notification FAQ|FAQ]]{{*}} Join us at the [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation pages with links|DPL WikiProject]].)</small>

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these [[User:DPL bot|opt-out instructions]]. Thanks, [[User:DPL bot|DPL bot]] ([[User talk:DPL bot|talk]]) 09:05, 28 May 2018 (UTC)
==Non-free rationale for File:Tymnet FIRN.jpg==
[[File:Copyright-problem.svg|64px|left|alt=|link=]]
Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:File:Tymnet FIRN.jpg]]'''. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under [[WP:NFCC|non-free content criteria]], but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia is acceptable. Please go to [[:File:Tymnet FIRN.jpg|the file description page]], and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|non-free rationale]].

If you have uploaded other non-free media, consider checking that you have specified the non-free rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/Eric Shalov|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described in [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F6|section F6 of the criteria for speedy deletion]]. If the file is already gone, you can still make a [[Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion|request for undeletion]] and ask for a chance to fix the problem.<!-- Template:You can request undeletion --> If you have any questions, please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice --> [[User:ShakespeareFan00|ShakespeareFan00]] ([[User talk:ShakespeareFan00|talk]]) 18:33, 13 June 2018 (UTC)
== Nomination for merging of [[Template:Infobox California legislation]] ==
[[File:Information.svg|30px|alt=|link=]][[Template:Infobox California legislation]] has been [[Wikipedia:Templates for discussion|nominated for merging]] with [[Template:Infobox U.S. State legislation]]. You are invited to comment on the discussion at [[Wikipedia:Templates for discussion/Log/2018 June 20#Template:Infobox California legislation|the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page]]. Thank you.<!--Template:Tfmnotice--> '''&thinsp;&mdash;'''&nbsp;[[User:Mr. Guye|Mr. Guye]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Mr. Guye|talk]])&nbsp;([[Special:Contributions/Mr. Guye|contribs]])&thinsp; 17:28, 20 June 2018 (UTC)

== 7th Annual Los Angeles Wiknic ==

<center><big>'''It's the 7th Annual Los Angeles [[Wikipedia:Wiknic|Wiknic!]]'''<br></big>'''Sunday, September 30, 11:00-4:00 PM <br>[[Pan-Pacific Auditorium|Pan Pacific Park]], 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036'''<br>
Hang out. Consume [[Potluck|crowd-sourced BBQ]]! Bask in the glory of late September in Los Angeles (and the glory<br> of our new user group, [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedians_of_Los_Angeles Wikimedians of Los Angeles]).<br>
'''RSVP (and volunteer) [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/7th Wiknic|here]].'''<br>
We hope to see you there! [[User:JSFarman|JSFarman]] ([[User talk:JSFarman|talk]]) 02:50, 9 September 2018 (UTC)<br>
<small>Join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333 Facebook group], or follow us on [https://twitter.com/Wikipedia_LA Twitter]!To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small></center>
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=852759098 -->

== [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)|Arthur Simms (singer)]] moved to draftspace ==

An article you recently created, [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)|Arthur Simms (singer)]], does not have enough sources and citations as written to remain published. It needs more citations from [[WP:RS|reliable]], [[WP:IS|independent sources]]. <small>([[WP:42|?]])</small> Information that can't be referenced should be removed ([[WP:V|verifiability]] is of [[WP:5|central importance]] on Wikipedia). I've moved your draft to [[Wikipedia:Draftspace|draftspace]] (with a prefix of "<code>Draft:</code>" before the article title) where you can incubate the article with minimal disruption. When you feel the article meets Wikipedia's [[WP:GNG|general notability guideline]] and thus is ready for mainspace, please click on the "Submit your draft for review!" button at the top of the page. [[User:CASSIOPEIA|<b style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:80%;color:#FA0"> CASSIOPEIA</b>]]<sup>([[User talk:CASSIOPEIA|<b style="#0000FF">talk</b>]])</sup> 07:04, 26 October 2018 (UTC)

== Your submission at [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation|Articles for creation]]: [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)|Arthur Simms (singer)]] (October 27) ==
<div style="border: solid 1px #FCC; background-color: #F8EEBC; padding: 0.5em 1em; color: #000; margin: 1.5em; width: 90%;"> [[File:AFC-Logo_Decline.svg|50px|left]]Your recent article submission to [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation|Articles for Creation]] has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time.<nowiki> </nowiki>The reason<!-- pluralize "reason" --><!--empty--> left by AngusWOOF was:

{{divbox|gray|3=This submission does not appear to be written in [[Wikipedia:Encyclopedic style|the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article]]. Entries should be written from a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]], and should refer to a range of [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|independent, reliable, published sources]]. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid [[Wikipedia:Avoid peacock terms|peacock terms]] that promote the subject.|}}<!--
--
-->&nbsp;The comment the reviewer left was:

{{divbox|blue|3=Written more like a eulogy rather than an encyclopedia article. Need better sources. IMDb and discogs are not reliable sources.}} Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer.  You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit ''when they have been resolved''.
{{clear}}
* If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)]] and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
* If you now believe the draft cannot meet Wikipedia's standards or do not wish to progress it further, you may request deletion. Please go to [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)]], click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window, add "{{tl|db-self}}" at the top of the draft text and click the blue "publish changes" button to save this edit.
* If you need any assistance, you can ask for help at the <span class="plainlinks">[//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:WikiProject_Articles_for_creation/Help_desk&action=edit&section=new&nosummary=1&preload=Template:Afc_decline/HD_preload&preloadparams%5B%5D=Draft:Arthur_Simms_(singer) '''Articles for creation help desk''']</span> or on the <span class="plainlinks">[//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:AngusWOOF&action=edit&section=new&nosummary=1&preload=Template:Afc_decline/HD_preload&preloadparams%5B%5D=Draft:Arthur_Simms_(singer) '''reviewer's talk page''']</span>.
* You can also use [[Wikipedia:IRC help disclaimer|Wikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors]].

[[User:AngusWOOF|<strong><span style="color: #606060;">AngusWOOF</span></strong>]] ([[User talk:AngusWOOF#top|<span style=" color: #663300;">bark</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/AngusWOOF|<span style="color: #006600;">sniff</span>]]) 06:04, 27 October 2018 (UTC)</div><!--Template:Afc decline-->
==[[:File:Arthur Simms and Jean Reno in Subway.png]]==
[[File:Information.svg|left|25px|alt=]]Hi, I'm RonBot, a script that checks new non-free file uploads. I have found that the subject image that you recently uploaded was more than 5% in excess of the Non-free content guideline size of 100,000 pixels. I have tagged the image for a standard reduction, which (for jpg/gif/png/svg files) normally happens within a day. Please check the reduced image, and make sure that the image is not excessively corrupted. Other files will be added to [[:Category:Wikipedia non-free file size reduction requests for manual processing]]. There is a full seven-day period before the original oversized image will be hidden; during that time you might want to consider editing the original image yourself (perhaps an initial crop to allow a smaller reduction or none at all). A formula for calculation the desired size can be found at [[WP:Image resolution]], along with instructions on how to tag the image in the rare cases that it requires an oversized image (typically about 0.2% of non-free uploads are tagged as necessarily oversized). Please contact the [[User talk:Ronhjones|bot owner]] if you have any questions, or you can ask them at [[Wikipedia talk:Non-free content]]. [[User:RonBot|RonBot]] ([[User talk:RonBot|talk]]) 17:05, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
==[[:File:Arthur Simms (1985).png]]==
[[File:Information.svg|left|25px|alt=]]Hi, I'm RonBot, a script that checks new non-free file uploads. I have found that the subject image that you recently uploaded was more than 5% in excess of the Non-free content guideline size of 100,000 pixels. I have tagged the image for a standard reduction, which (for jpg/gif/png/svg files) normally happens within a day. Please check the reduced image, and make sure that the image is not excessively corrupted. Other files will be added to [[:Category:Wikipedia non-free file size reduction requests for manual processing]]. There is a full seven-day period before the original oversized image will be hidden; during that time you might want to consider editing the original image yourself (perhaps an initial crop to allow a smaller reduction or none at all). A formula for calculation the desired size can be found at [[WP:Image resolution]], along with instructions on how to tag the image in the rare cases that it requires an oversized image (typically about 0.2% of non-free uploads are tagged as necessarily oversized). Please contact the [[User talk:Ronhjones|bot owner]] if you have any questions, or you can ask them at [[Wikipedia talk:Non-free content]]. [[User:RonBot|RonBot]] ([[User talk:RonBot|talk]]) 17:05, 27 October 2018 (UTC)
==Orphaned non-free image File:Arthur Simms (1985).png==
[[File:Ambox warning blue.svg|35px|text-top|left|⚠|link=]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:File:Arthur Simms (1985).png]]'''. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).

Note that any non-free images not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described in [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F5|section F5 of the criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-orphaned fair use-notice --> --[[User:B-bot|B-bot]] ([[User talk:B-bot|talk]]) 02:23, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
==Orphaned non-free image File:Arthur Simms and Jean Reno in Subway.png==
[[File:Ambox warning blue.svg|35px|text-top|left|⚠|link=]] Thanks for uploading '''[[:File:Arthur Simms and Jean Reno in Subway.png]]'''. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a [[WP:FU|claim of fair use]]. However, the image is currently not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Policy|our policy for non-free media]]).

Note that any non-free images not used in any '''articles''' will be deleted after seven days, as described in [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F5|section F5 of the criteria for speedy deletion]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-orphaned fair use-notice --> --[[User:B-bot|B-bot]] ([[User talk:B-bot|talk]]) 02:24, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

== ArbCom 2018 election voter message ==

{{Ivmbox|Hello, Eric Shalov. Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2018|2018 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is now open until 23.59 on Sunday, 3 December. All users who registered an account before Sunday, 28 October 2018, made at least 150 mainspace edits before Thursday, 1 November 2018 and are not currently blocked are eligible to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2018 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2018/Candidates|the candidates]] and submit your choices on the '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/710|voting page]]'''. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:42, 19 November 2018 (UTC)
|Scale of justice 2.svg|imagesize=40px}}
<!-- Message sent by User:Cyberpower678@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2018/Coordination/MMS/04&oldid=866998073 -->

== Re: [[Draft:Arthur_Simms_(singer)]] ==

Hello Eric Shalov
I have added projects [[Wikipedia:WikiProject United States|United States]], [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Biographies|Biographies]], [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Actors|Actors]],  to your article. You may wish to join them, check their to-do, and meet new people with interest in these topics. Cheers, --[[User:Gryllida|Gryllida]] ([[User talk:Gryllida|talk]]) 09:11, 1 December 2018 (UTC)

== Your submission at [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation|Articles for creation]]: [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)|Arthur Simms (singer)]] (December 3) ==
<div style="border: solid 1px #FCC; background-color: #F8EEBC; padding: 0.5em 1em; color: #000; margin: 1.5em; width: 90%;"> [[File:AFC-Logo_Decline.svg|50px|left]]Your recent article submission to [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation|Articles for Creation]] has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time.<nowiki> </nowiki>The reason<!-- pluralize "reason" --><!--empty--> left by Jovanmilic97 was:

{{divbox|gray|3=This submission's references do not show that the subject [[Wikipedia:Notability|qualifies for a Wikipedia article]]—that is, they do not show ''significant'' coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in ''published'', [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|''reliable'']], [[Wikipedia:No_original_research#Secondary|''secondary'']] sources that are ''[[Wikipedia:Identifying and using independent sources|independent]]'' of the subject (see the [[Wikipedia:Notability (music)|guidelines on the notability of music-related topics]]). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see [[Help:Referencing for beginners#Inserting a reference|technical help]]). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.|}}<!--
--
-->&nbsp;The comment the reviewer left was:

{{divbox|blue|3=Analizing the sources:
#1 Passing mention
#2 Daily Mail is an unreliable source
#3 This can pass.
#4 Not about the subject
#5 and #6 nothing about the subject here
#7 Passing mention.

Needs more work. Add reliable sources that cover the subject in detail. Remove Daily Mail reference.}} Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer.  You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit ''when they have been resolved''.
{{clear}}
* If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)]] and click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
* If you now believe the draft cannot meet Wikipedia's standards or do not wish to progress it further, you may request deletion. Please go to [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)]], click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window, add "{{tl|db-self}}" at the top of the draft text and click the blue "publish changes" button to save this edit.
* If you need any assistance, you can ask for help at the <span class="plainlinks">[//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:WikiProject_Articles_for_creation/Help_desk&action=edit&section=new&nosummary=1&preload=Template:Afc_decline/HD_preload&preloadparams%5B%5D=Draft:Arthur_Simms_(singer) '''Articles for creation help desk''']</span> or on the <span class="plainlinks">[//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Jovanmilic97&action=edit&section=new&nosummary=1&preload=Template:Afc_decline/HD_preload&preloadparams%5B%5D=Draft:Arthur_Simms_(singer) '''reviewer's talk page''']</span>.
* You can also use [[Wikipedia:IRC help disclaimer|Wikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors]].

[[User:Jovanmilic97|Jovanmilic97]] ([[User talk:Jovanmilic97|talk]]) 12:47, 3 December 2018 (UTC)</div><!--Template:Afc decline-->

{| style="margin: 0.4em 2em;"
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| [[File:WP teahouse logo 2.png|alt=Teahouse logo]]
| <div style="background-color:#f4f3f0; color: #393D38; padding: 1em; font-size: 1.1em; border-radius:10px;box-shadow:-2px -2px 1px #8e8a78;">Hello, '''Eric Shalov'''!
Having an article declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Help desk|Articles for creation help desk]]'''. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the '''[[Wikipedia:Teahouse|Teahouse]]''', a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! [[User:Jovanmilic97|Jovanmilic97]] ([[User talk:Jovanmilic97|talk]]) 12:47, 3 December 2018 (UTC)</div>
|}<!-- Wikipedia:Teahouse/AfC Invitation -->
[[Category:Wikipedians who have received a Teahouse invitation through AfC]]

== April Flowers ==

Hallo Eric and thanks for creating [[April Flowers (film)]]. A couple of points:

* When you create a title like this with a disambiguation, please make sure that the reader can find it. In this case I converted the existing redirect at [[April Flowers]] into a new disambiguation page. Sometimes it needs an entry to a disambiguation page, or a hatnote on an existing page. If you can't work out what to do, you could add {{tl|helpme}} to this page and explain the problem, and someone will be along to help.
*Please remember that the {{tl|stub}} tag goes at the end of the article, not the top - see [[WP:ORDER]]. This is particularly important for people who work on [[WP:WSS|stub sorting]] while editing on a phone and only able to get at one section of the article at a time. Thanks. [[User:PamD|<span style="color: green">'''''Pam'''''</span>]][[User talk:PamD|<span style="color: brown">'''''D'''''</span>]] 17:21, 17 January 2019 (UTC)

== Invitation to attend a Southern California Regional mini Unconference ==

[[File:Southern California.png|200x200px|right]]
<b>Who:</b>  All Wikipedians & Wikimedians

<b>What:</b>  [[Wikipedia:Meetup/San Diego/March 2019|<b>Southern California Regional mini Unconference</b>]].

<b>When:</b>  Sunday 3 March 2019, 2:00PM PST / 1400 until 4:10PM PST / 1610

<b>Where:</b>  [[Philippe's]] at [[Chinatown, Los Angeles]]

[[File:San Diego Wikimedians User Group.png|100x100px|right]]
<b>Sponsor:</b>  [[meta:San Diego Wikimedians User Group|San Diego Wikimedians User Group ( '''US-SAN''' )]] <!-- & [[meta:Wikimedians of Los Angeles|Wikimedians of Los Angeles User Group ( '''US-LA''') -->

<b>Your host:</b> {{User|RightCowLeftCoast}}

Please add your username to our [[Wikipedia:Meetup/San Diego/March 2019|attendees list]] so we know how many will be attending, due to the limited size of the cafe.

<small>(Delivered: 00:38, 10 February 2019 (UTC)  You can unsubscribe from future invitations to San Diego Wikimedians User Group events by removing your name from the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject San Diego/Participants/Mailinglist|WikiProject San Diego mass mailing list]] & the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|Los Angeles mass mailing list]].)</small>
{{clear}}
<!-- Message sent by User:DannyS712@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:DannyS712/San_Diego_Meetup&oldid=882568729 -->

== Wikipedia Day LA, February 24, 2019 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wikipedia Day LA 2019|Wikipedia Day LA]] 2019 <br>''Consider the Source''
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Wikipedia 17 in Serbia 21.jpg|right|300px]]

Please join the LA User Group, [[meta:Wikimedians of Los Angeles|Wikimedians of Los Angeles]], for an afternoon of panels, presentations and conversations on the subject of sources, and cake (locally sourced), in celebration of Wikipedia's 18th birthday.
{{center|1='''Sunday, February 24, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM<br>The Ace Hotel (DTLA)<br>929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015'''}}

For more details or to sign up, see [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wikipedia Day LA 2019|Wikipedia Day LA]], or RSVP via [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikipedia-day-la-a-celebration-of-wikipedias-18th-birthday-tickets-56754196329 Eventbrite.]

Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there.  [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 22:00, 18 February 2019 (UTC) 
{{center|1='''<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here], and follow us on [https://twitter.com/Wikipedia_LA Twitter ].<br>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>'''}}
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=877184543 -->

== Art + Feminism 2019 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|<big>[[wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/ArtAndFeminism2019LA|Art+Feminism 2019 Los Angeles Events!]]</big>
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Art-and-feminism.svg|thumb]]
Dear fellow Wikipedian, 

You are invited to join '''[[Art+Feminism|Art+Feminism's annual worldwide Wikipedia edit-a-thon]]''' and help close Wikipedia's gender gap at one of these Los Angeles–area museums this March! '''[[wikipedia:Meetup/LA/EOB/ArtAndFeminism2019LA|RSVP/Details here]]'''.

* '''Sunday, March 3: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles''' (DTLA), Noon–5p. Focus: Women+Comedy.

* '''Saturday, March 9: Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College''' (Monterey Park), Noon–4p. Focus: Latinx+Non-Binary Artists.

* '''Sunday, March 10: Hammer Museum''' (Westwood), Noon–5p. Focus: Women+Film+Media

* '''Sunday, March 17: LACMA''' (Miracle Mile), Noon–5p. Focus: Women+Design+Craft

* '''Sunday, March 31: California African American Museum''' (Exposition Park/USC), 1–4p. Focus: Women of CAAM.

These Los Angeles events are co-hosted by online magazine [[East of Borneo (magazine)|East of Borneo]] and include step-by-step Wikipedia instruction for beginners. Bring your laptop or tablet computer and any reference materials you'd like to work from or share. People of all gender expressions and identities are encouraged to attend.

I hope to see you there! [[User:StaceyEOB|StaceyEOB]] ([[User talk:StaceyEOB|talk]]) 
|}
- [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 04:05, 3 March 2019 (UTC)
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=877184543 -->

== UC Irvine edit-a-thon on May 17, 2019 ==

{|style="background:#F5F5DC; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Irvine/Gender equity 2019|UC Irvine edit-a-thon on May 17, 2019]]
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:UC Irvine, Langson Library.JPG|right|300px]]

Dear fellow Wikipedian,

You are cordially invited to an edit-a-thon this Friday in [[Orange County, California|Orange County]], focused on [[Gender equality|gender equity]]. The event is a collaboration between [[University of California, Irvine|UCI]] and [[WP:WikiProject Women in Red|Women in Red]].

<center>'''Friday, May 17, 2019<br>10:00{{nbsp}}am{{snd}}4:00{{nbsp}}pm [[Pacific Time Zone|PDT]] ([[UTC-7]])'''<br>
'''Langson Library, Room 228, at [[University of California, Irvine]]'''</center>

Points of contact:
*Logistics: moderator, [[user:Adbriscoe|Prof. Adriana Briscoe]]
*Schedule: facilitators, [[user:Victuallers|Roger Bamkin]] & [[user:Rosiestep|Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight]]

For more details, including the registration link, please see '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Irvine/Gender equity 2019|the meetup page]]'''. Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there. 
|}--[[User:Rosiestep|Rosiestep]] ([[User talk:Rosiestep|talk]]) 00:36, 14 May 2019 (UTC) via MassMessaging
<!-- Message sent by User:Rosiestep@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=888798677 -->

== Southern California Wiknic & Bonfire invitation ==

{{Panorama|image=File:Martin Johnson House, SIO, La Jolla Shores - at sunset pano.jpg|height=175|width=100%|caption=270° panorama overlooking La Jolla Shores Beach as seen from the Martin Johnson House, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, during a late August sunset. Photo by Gregg M. Erickson}}

<center><div style="{{Round corners}}; width: 550px; text-align: center; margin-right: 1em; border: 1px solid /777777;padding:0.5em 1.0em; background:#F5D020;background-image: radial-gradient(#74F2CE,#7CFFCB)"><span style="font-family: Bebas Neue ; color:#1B1C1B; font-size: 26pt">[[Wikipedia:Meetup/San Diego/September 2019|Meetup-San Diego-September 2K19]]</span></div></center>
[[File:29June2019 La Jolla Shores sunset-5.jpg|175x175px|right]][[File:San Diego Wikimedians User Group.png|175x175px|right]]
<b>Who:</b>  All members of the public

<b>What:</b>  [[Wikipedia:Meetup/San Diego/September 2019|<b>Southern California Wiknic & Bonfire</b>]].

<b>When:</b>  Sunday 1 September 2019, 2:00PM PDT / 1400 until 10:00PM PDT / 2200

<b>Where:</b>  [[La Jolla Shores]]

<b>Sponsor:</b>  [[meta:San Diego Wikimedians User Group|San Diego Wikimedians User Group ( '''US-SAN''' )]]

<b>Your host:</b> {{user|RightCowLeftCoast}}

Please add your username to our [[Wikipedia:Meetup/San_Diego/September 2019#Attendee list|attendees list]] so we know how many will be attending, and please add your intended potluck contribution to the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/San_Diego/September 2019#Potluck commitments (intentions)|list]].

<small>Sent by [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) on behalf of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject San Diego]] at 18:27, 1 August 2019 (UTC). You can unsubscribe from future invitations to San Diego Wikimedians User Group events by removing your name from the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject San Diego/Participants/Mailinglist|WikiProject San Diego mass mailing list]], and from the Southern California meet-up group by removing your name from the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|LA meet-ups mailing list]].</small>
{{clear}}
<!-- Message sent by User:Reidgreg@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Reidgreg/sandbox2&oldid=908854371 -->
== Nomination of [[:Bukowski (upcoming film)]] for deletion ==
<div class="floatleft" style="margin-bottom:0">[[File:Ambox warning orange.svg|48px|alt=|link=]]</div>A discussion is taking place as to whether the article '''[[:Bukowski (upcoming film)]]''' is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to [[Wikipedia:List of policies and guidelines|Wikipedia's policies and guidelines]] or whether it should be [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy|deleted]].

The article will be discussed at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bukowski (upcoming film)]] until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article.<!-- Template:afd notice --> [[User:Ivanvector|Ivanvector]] (<sup>[[User talk:Ivanvector|Talk]]</sup>/<sub>[[Special:Contributions/Ivanvector|Edits]]</sub>) 16:35, 5 September 2019 (UTC)
==Your draft article, [[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)]]==
[[File:Information icon4.svg|48px|left|alt=|link=]]

Hello, Eric Shalov. It has been over six months since you last edited the [[WP:AFC|Articles for Creation]] submission or [[WP:Drafts|Draft]] page you started, "[[Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)|Arthur Simms]]". 

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia [[WP:mainspace|mainspace]], the draft has been nominated for deletion. If you plan on working on it further, or editing it to address the issues raised if it was declined, simply {{edit|Draft:Arthur Simms (singer)|edit the submission}} and remove the {{tlc|db-afc}}, {{tlc|db-draft}}, or {{tlc|db-g13}} code. 

If your submission has already been deleted by the time you get there, and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion by following the instructions at [[WP:REFUND/G13|this link]]. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia! <!-- Template:Db-draft-notice --><!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> [[User:JMHamo|JMHamo]] ([[User talk:JMHamo|talk]]) 21:28, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

== ArbCom 2019 election voter message ==

<table class="messagebox " style="border: 1px solid #AAA; background: ivory; padding: 0.5em; width: 100%;">
<tr><td style="vertical-align:middle; padding-left:1px; padding-right:0.5em;">[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|40px]]</td><td>Hello! Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2019|2019 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is now open until 23:59 on {{#time:l, j F Y|{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2019|end}}-1 day}}. All '''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2019#Election_timeline|eligible users]]''' are allowed to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2019 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2019/Candidates|the candidates]] and submit your choices on the '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2019|poll}}|voting page]]'''.  If you no longer wish to receive these messages, you may add {{tlx|NoACEMM}} to your user talk page. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:04, 19 November 2019 (UTC)
</td></tr>
</table>
<!-- Message sent by User:Cyberpower678@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2019/Coordination/MMS/01&oldid=926750232 -->
==  [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|Proposed deletion]] of [[:File:Don Pelayo closeup.jpg]] ==
[[File:Ambox warning yellow.svg|left|link=|alt=Notice|48px|]]

The file [[:File:Don Pelayo closeup.jpg]] has been [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed for deletion]]&#32;because of the following concern:
<blockquote>unused, low-res, no obvious use</blockquote>

While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, pages may be [[WP:DEL#REASON|deleted for any of several reasons]].

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated files}} notice, but please explain why in your [[Help:edit summary|edit summary]] or on [[File talk:Don Pelayo closeup.jpg|the file's talk page]].

Please consider addressing the issues raised. Removing {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated files}} will stop the [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed deletion process]], but other [[Wikipedia:deletion process|deletion process]]es exist. In particular, the [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|speedy deletion]] process can result in deletion without discussion, and [[Wikipedia:Files for discussion|files for discussion]] allows discussion to reach [[Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] for deletion.<!-- Template:Proposed deletion notify -->

<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold;">This bot DID NOT nominate any file(s) for deletion; please refer to the [[Help:Page history|page history]] of each individual file for details.</span> Thanks, [[User:FastilyBot|FastilyBot]] ([[User talk:FastilyBot|talk]]) 01:00, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
== Nomination of [[:Thomas Demery]] for deletion ==
<div class="floatleft" style="margin-bottom:0">[[File:Ambox warning orange.svg|48px|alt=|link=]]</div>A discussion is taking place as to whether the article '''[[:Thomas Demery]]''' is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to [[Wikipedia:List of policies and guidelines|Wikipedia's policies and guidelines]] or whether it should be [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy|deleted]].

The article will be discussed at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Thomas Demery]] until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article.<!-- Template:afd notice --> [[User:Creffett|creffett]] ([[User talk:Creffett|talk]]) 14:06, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== ArbCom 2020 Elections voter message ==

<table class="messagebox " style="border: 1px solid #AAA; background: ivory; padding: 0.5em; width: 100%;">
<tr><td style="vertical-align:middle; padding-left:1px; padding-right:0.5em;">[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|40px]]</td><td>Hello! Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2020|2020 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is now open until 23:59 (UTC) on {{#time:l, j F Y|{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2020|end}}-1 day}}. All '''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2020#Election timeline|eligible users]]''' are allowed to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2020 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2020/Candidates|the candidates]] and submit your choices on the '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2020|poll}}|voting page]]'''.  If you no longer wish to receive these messages, you may add {{tlx|NoACEMM}} to your user talk page. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 01:17, 24 November 2020 (UTC)
</td></tr>
</table>
<!-- Message sent by User:Xaosflux@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2020/Coordination/MMS/01&oldid=990307860 -->
== Nomination of [[:Red Line (1996 film)]] for deletion ==
<div class="afd-notice">
<div class="floatleft" style="margin-bottom:0">[[File:Ambox warning orange.svg|48px|alt=|link=]]</div>A discussion is taking place as to whether the article '''[[:Red Line (1996 film)]]''' is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to [[Wikipedia:List of policies and guidelines|Wikipedia's policies and guidelines]] or whether it should be [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy|deleted]].

The article will be discussed at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Red Line (1996 film)]] until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article.
<!-- Template:Afd notice --></div> [[User:Hitcher vs. Candyman|Hitcher vs. Candyman]] ([[User talk:Hitcher vs. Candyman|talk]]) 00:52, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

== Minor fixes to userscripts ==

Hey Eric Shalov, it looks like you've got a user script in use by others that has bare javascript global wg-style variables.  These are [[phab:T72470]] deprecated, and while I don't think there's a timeline for their removal, it's been that way for a while.  It's usually a straightforward fix, all uses need to use <code>mw.config.get</code>, such as converting <code>wgTitle</code> to <code>mw.config.get('wgTitle')</code>. There's some more info at [[mw:ResourceLoader/Migration guide (users)#Global wg variables]].  The page is [[User:Eric Shalov/tracker.js]]; I can take care of cleaning them up for you if you like, just let me know! ~ <span style="color:#DF00A0">Amory</span><small style="color:#555"> ''([[User:Amorymeltzer|u]] • [[User talk:Amorymeltzer|t]] • [[Special:Contributions/Amorymeltzer|c]])''</small> 13:03, 29 January 2021 (UTC)
:{{done}} ~ <span style="color:#DF00A0">Amory</span><small style="color:#555"> ''([[User:Amorymeltzer|u]] • [[User talk:Amorymeltzer|t]] • [[Special:Contributions/Amorymeltzer|c]])''</small> 13:54, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

== ArbCom 2021 Elections voter message ==

<table class="messagebox " style="border: 1px solid #AAA; background: ivory; padding: 0.5em; width: 100%;">
<tr><td style="vertical-align:middle; padding-left:1px; padding-right:0.5em;">[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|40px]]</td><td>Hello! Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2021|2021 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is now open until 23:59 (UTC) on {{#time:l, j F Y|{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2021|end}}-1 day}}. All '''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021#Election timeline|eligible users]]''' are allowed to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2021 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2021/Candidates|the candidates]] and submit your choices on the '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2021|poll}}|voting page]]'''.  If you no longer wish to receive these messages, you may add {{tlx|NoACEMM}} to your user talk page. <small>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:04, 23 November 2021 (UTC)</small>
</td></tr>
</table>
<!-- Message sent by User:Cyberpower678@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2021/Coordination/MM/01&oldid=1056562944 -->

== Happy New Year from [[meta:Wikimedians of Los Angeles|Wikimedians of Los Angeles]]! ==

{| style="border: 5px solid #ABCDEF ; background-color: #FFFFFF;"
|rowspan="2" style="vertical-align:middle;" | 
|rowspan="2" |
|style="padding: 0; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.1em;" | 
'''<big>Happy New Year from [[meta:Wikimedians of Los Angeles|Wikimedians of Los Angeles]]! </big>'''
[[File:Echo Park Lake with Downtown Los Angeles Skyline.jpg|right|300px]]
<br>
{{center|1='''We're beginning to plan in-person and virtual events for 2022, and your support is needed as we re-launch the LA User Group.'''}}
<center>Please get involved! If you have ideas, or if you're interested in helping to lead the group, leave a note at [[meta:Talk:Wikimedians of Los Angeles#Ideas for 2022|'''''Ideas for 2022''''' on our talk page]].</center>
<br>
<center>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here].</center>
To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].
|}

--[[User:JSFarman|JSFarman]] ([[User talk:JSFarman|talk]]) 02:08, 4 January 2022 (UTC)
<!-- Message sent by User:Pharos@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=1059564900 -->

== LA to FA 2022 ==

{|style="background:#d0e3b5; border:1px solid #b96881; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius:8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|LA to FA 2022
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Los Angeles with Mount Baldy.jpg|right|200px]]
Dear Eric Shalov,

You're invited to a zoom call, taking place on February 11, with the goal of improving the article on [[Los Angeles]] to [[WP:Featured article|Featured article]] status! I often find it daunting to approach the Big Subjects on my own—so if you, like me, want a time to sit down with fellow dedicated editors and tackle something important and complex, this is the zoom for you! I, unfortunately, have no way to transmit snacks over zoom; but I trust you to exercise good judgement and discretion in selecting snacks of your own. Hope to see you there—if you're interested, '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Los Angeles/LA to FA 2022|add your name here]]'''!

[[User:Theleekycauldron|theleekycauldron]] ([[User talk:Theleekycauldron|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Theleekycauldron|contribs]]) ([[Singular they|they]]/she) 00:19, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:Reidgreg@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=1063752138 -->

== ArbCom 2022 Elections voter message ==

<div class="ivmbox " style="margin-bottom: 1em; border: 1px solid #AAA; background-color: ivory; padding: 0.5em; display: flex; align-items: center; ">
<div class="ivmbox-image" style="padding-left:1px; padding-right:0.5em; flex: 1 0 40px;">[[File:Scale of justice 2.svg|40px]]</div>
<div class="ivmbox-text">
Hello! Voting in the '''[[WP:ACE2022|2022 Arbitration Committee elections]]''' is now open until 23:59 (UTC) on {{#time:l, j F Y|{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2022|end}}-1 day}}. All '''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022#Election timeline|eligible users]]''' are allowed to vote. Users with alternate accounts may only vote once.

The [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]] is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|Wikipedia arbitration process]]. It has the authority to impose binding solutions to disputes between editors, primarily for serious conduct disputes the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the authority to impose [[WP:BAN|site bans]], [[WP:TBAN|topic bans]], editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy|arbitration policy]] describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail.

If you wish to participate in the 2022 election, please review [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022/Candidates|the candidates]] and submit your choices on the '''[[Special:SecurePoll/vote/{{Arbitration Committee candidate/data|2022|poll}}|voting page]]'''.  If you no longer wish to receive these messages, you may add {{tlx|NoACEMM}} to your user talk page. <small>[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:26, 29 November 2022 (UTC)</small>

</div>
</div>
<!-- Message sent by User:Cyberpower678@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2022/Coordination/MM/01&oldid=1124425177 -->

== LA Meetup: February 17, 2024 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Los Angeles/February 2024|Edit-a-thon and Wikipedia Day Celebration]] 
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:West Hollywood Library.jpg|right|100px]]

Please join [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedians_of_Los_Angeles  Wikimedians of Los Angeles] on Saturday, February 17 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm for a Los Angeles and West Hollywood-themed edit-a-thon at the [[West Hollywood Library]].  (For the details and to sign up, see [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Los Angeles/February 2024]].)

We'll also be celebrating Wikipedia's 23rd birthday/Wikipedia Day.  (There will be cake!)

We hope to see you there! [[User:JSFarman|JSFarman]] via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 20:03, 1 February 2024 (UTC) 

{{center|1='''<small>Join our Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/ here].<br>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>'''}}
|}
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=1193408610 -->

== [[Draft:Jennifer Beveridge|Jennifer Beveridge]] moved to draftspace ==

Thanks for your contributions to [[Draft:Jennifer Beveridge|Jennifer Beveridge]]. Unfortunately, I do not think it is ready for publishing at this time because '''it needs more sources to establish notability'''.
I have converted your article to a draft which you can improve, undisturbed for a while.

Please see more information at [[Help:Unreviewed new page]].
When the article is ready for publication, please click on the "Submit your draft for review!" button at the top of the page OR move the page back. [[User:Broc|Broc]] ([[User talk:Broc|talk]]) 07:55, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

== June 8, 2024 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|[[Image:Wiknic logo.svg|70px]] [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wiknic2024|The Return of the LA Wiknic]] 
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em; text-align:center;" |Eat, drink, and bask in the glory of Los Angeles in early June at the 9th not-annual Wiknic!<br>
Saturday, June 8 from 11:30 to 2:30 pm <br>
[[Pan Pacific Auditorium|Pan Pacific Park]] <br>
7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036 <br>
Get the details and RSVP [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wiknic2024|here]]. <br>
(It's a potluck. There's a [[Wish list|wish list]] on the meetup page.) <br>
Get the details and join WikiLA [[meta:Wikimedians_of_Los_Angeles|here]]. <br>
<small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].</small>
|}
[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 15:21, 30 May 2024 (UTC)
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=1215941034 -->

==Concern regarding [[Draft:Jennifer Beveridge]]==
[[File:Information.svg|25px|alt=Information icon]] Hello, Eric Shalov. This is a bot-delivered message letting you know that [[Draft:Jennifer Beveridge]], a page you created, has not been edited in at least 5 months. Drafts that have not been edited for six months [[WP:G13|may be deleted]], so if you wish to retain the page, please [[Special:EditPage/Draft:Jennifer Beveridge|edit it]] again&#32;or [[WP:USERFY|request]] that it be moved to your userspace.

If the page has already been deleted, you can [[Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion/G13|request it be undeleted]] so you can continue working on it.

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia. [[User:FireflyBot|FireflyBot]] ([[User talk:FireflyBot|talk]]) 08:08, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

== Edit-a-thon August 24 ==

{| style="border: 5px solid #ABCDEF ; background-color: #FFFFFF; text-align:center;"
| style="padding: 0; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.1em;" |

[[File:Manhattan Pier.jpg|275x275px|center]]'''<big> August 24: Not just an edit-a-thon, an edit-a-thon in [[Manhattan Beach, CA|Manhattan Beach]].</big>'''
Please join [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Los_Angeles|WikiLA]] at an edit-a-thon to improve and create articles related to marine life and the ocean in the Los Angeles area. Inspiration courtesy of the public library in Manhattan Beach,  one of SoCal's most beautiful coastal communities.
<br>'''Saturday,  August 24 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM<br>Manhattan Beach Public Library, 1320 Highland Ave.,  Manhattan Beach 90266'''<br>
'''Get the details and RSVP [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Manhattan Beach Edit-a-thon|here]]'''
<br><small>To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups remove.your name, from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]]. </small>
[[File:WMLA Logo.png|45x45px|center]]
|}
[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 14:56, 16 August 2024 (UTC)
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=1229650364 -->
==Your draft article, [[Draft:Jennifer Beveridge]]==
[[File:Information icon4.svg|48px|left|alt=|link=]]

Hello, Eric Shalov. It has been over six months since you last edited the [[WP:AFC|Articles for Creation]] submission or [[WP:Drafts|draft]] page you started, "[[Draft:Jennifer Beveridge|Jennifer Beveridge]]". 

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material, the draft has been deleted. When you plan on working on it further and you wish to retrieve it, you can [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_undeletion/G13?withJS=MediaWiki:G13-restore-wizard.js&page=Draft%3AJennifer+Beveridge request its undeletion]. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. <!-- Template:Db-draft-deleted --><!-- Template:Db-csd-deleted-custom --> <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 07:49, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

== LA Wildfire edit-a-thons January 26 and February 2 ==

{|style="background:#d5dceb; color:inherit; border:1px solid #6881b9; margin:0.5em; padding:0.5em;border-radius: 8px;"
|-
!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|<big>[[WP:Los_Angeles_Wildfire_edit-a-thons|Upcoming edit-a-thons focused on the Los Angeles Wildfires]]</big>
|-
| style="padding-left: .6em;" |
[[File:Wikimedians of Los Angeles Logo SVG.svg|frameless|right]]

In response to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, WikiLA has organized three edit-a-thons to create or improve articles about the historically, culturally, and/or architecturally significant structures that were destroyed or damaged during the fires, and the organizations and entities that stepped up to help. Please join us.  


* '''Sunday, January 26,''' at the [[Ebell of Los Angeles]] in mid-Wilshire from 11:00–4:00. (Details and sign up [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wildfire Edit-a-thon at the Ebell of Los Angeles|here]].)

* '''Sunday, January 26,''' at the Live Oak Library in Arcadia from 11:00–4:00.  (Details and sign up [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wildfire Edit-a-thon at the Live Oak Library|here]].)

* '''Sunday, February 2,''' at the [[Hammer Museum]] in Westwood from 11:00–4:00.  (Details and sign up [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wildfire Edit-a-thon at the Hammer Museum|here]].)


{{center|1=To opt out of future mailings about LA meetups, please remove your name from [[Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites|this list]].}}
|}
[[User:JSFarman|JSFarman]] ([[User talk:JSFarman|talk]]) 19:55, 20 January 2025 (UTC)
<!-- Message sent by User:JSFarman@enwiki using the list at https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Invites&oldid=1268719386 -->