User talk:Mike.lifeguard/Archive 28



Bot action request
Opening theory in chess and its hundreds of subpages need to be title-cased. To top it off, there are two categories that the pages are part of. Category:Opening theory in chess and Category:Chess opening theory, both of which would not match the title-cased title. Since the larger category is the latter it would be nice to have the name be Chess Opening Theory. I fixed the template the book uses to use so they'll automatically be categorized in Category:Chess Opening Theory after the move. I know your bot can do moves but could it also:
 * Fix any links to the old title to point to the same pages at the new title to avoid redirects?
 * Replace calls to and  with ? ChessFooter could then be deleted and ChessOpenings could be moved to "Chess Opening Theory/Footer".
 * Replace calls to with ?
 * Replace calls to with ?

Thanks for your time. -- Adrignola talk contribs 18:37, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I can do all of that, but not immediately. I'm gonna say late next week... or thereabouts :) &mdash; Mike.lifeguard &#124; talk 02:12, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry, this is going to have to keep waiting until I'm done classes for the summer. &mdash; Mike.lifeguard &#124; talk 03:56, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for taking care of this. It would have been unmanageable for me to do otherwise. -- Adrignola talk contribs 17:35, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Well it took longer than it should have, but it's done now. &mdash; Mike.lifeguard &#124; talk 00:48, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks a bunch. I wouldn't have had the stomach to do all that by hand. -- Adrignola talk contribs 12:12, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

First Aid
I am going to start work on a more up to date PDF version of First Aid. What changes would like me to make first? Geoff Plourde (talk) 00:38, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Sockpuppets
On my talk page it has been pointed out that several accounts had posted the same spam link to 2 Button Mens Suits (deleted due to licensing). Panic2k4 suggests they are sockpuppet accounts by the same person. Could be something to look into. -- Adrignola talk contribs 02:35, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I concur with Adrignola here, the whole thing seems fishy. Geoff Plourde (talk) 02:36, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, we're dealing with the domains at the moment, which is more important than the accounts, actually. But yes, I'll look for more accounts in a few moments. &mdash; Mike.lifeguard &#124; talk 23:25, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

This IP
You commented recently that this IP has vandalised some parts of this site. You may wish to restrit access as this is a shared school IP. Thanks
 * The IP can be used freely until there is an unacceptable pattern of abuse. Right now, it's nothing serious. Thanks for the heads-up though. &mdash; Mike.lifeguard &#124; talk 04:10, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Move of Opening theory in chess
Thanks for renaming Opening theory in chess to Chess Opening Theory. I did notice you didn't move the talk page. Why? SunCreator (talk) 23:12, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Err, I just noticed it seems to be that not just one page but hundreds of pages moved without the corresponding talk page move. The problem is now imo greater then if the move wasn't made. SunCreator (talk) 23:17, 17 August 2009 (UTC)


 * This yet again shows the bug with the mass move if the top-level page doesn't have a talk page. Talk pages of subpages of that top-level page are not moved in that case.  I've learned to create a dummy talk page for the top-level page if I ever attempt to mass move pages.  It's too bad that bug hasn't been fixed yet.  Mike submitted it himself even.  Only Wikibooks makes such extensive use of subpages, so it's not a high priority. -- 03:41, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I took care of the stragglers using Special:PrefixIndex. -- Adrignola talk contribs 03:54, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I had to stop halfway through the whole business due to a small not-quite-emergency-but-still-important-and-urgent event. Actually, it was more an issue to do with wgMaximumMovedPages being calculated incorrectly, so I finished with a bot run (the next bot run would have moved the talk pages, but I had to run [ouch, pun]). That's 20289. Again, apologies for leaving things a mess. I'll be doing the rest of the modifications over the next couple of days. &mdash; Mike.lifeguard &#124; talk 22:10, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Wikibook building as a class
Hello--I'm new here on Wikibooks. I'm a sometime-editor on Wikipedia. I have a local etiquette question, and pretty randomly picked you out as an admin to ask...

I'm starting a university course, and I'm considering having the students create a new book here as the class project. I can handle any concerns student-side, but I was curious if having 20 or so students working on a book together would run afoul of Wikibook culture. On Wikipedia for instance, it might run the risk of appearing to be "meat puppets". I'm hoping/guessing that's less of a concern here, if only because of less editing-traffic.

Any thoughts? TDang (talk) 03:25, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Absolutely not - we welcome class projects. If you haven't found Guidelines for class projects already, that's a great place to start. &mdash; Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 05:15, 21 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Hey! I hadn't seen that. Perfect! Thanks. TDang (talk) 05:20, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Personal Data
I remember a discussion some time ago about this issue (placing personal data or sensitive information outside of user pages). I'm of the opinion that HELP ME!!! at the Wikibooks:Reading room/Assistance if not deleted should be edited to remove the email address. Since the user isn't registered he doesn't have a user page or talk page were it may be contacted and there is a security/privacy issue that will affect not only the owner of the email, that may even no be the same one that placed the request on Wikibooks (it is strange enough that it is placed twice on the same sentence) but to any unaware user that decides to be helpful and reply to it. --Panic (talk) 20:25, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I've hidden it behind &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 21:56, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

My reviewer request
Hi Mike.lifeguard: Please consider supporing my request to become a reviewer. Moby-Dick4000 (talk) 01:09, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for promoting me. Moby-Dick4000 (talk) 13:58, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Not a problem. Thanks for your good work. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 22:03, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

My notices
Sorry, I wasn't aware it was considered bad form. I saw so many requests with statements of support I assumed it was necessary. Moby-Dick4000 (talk) 14:58, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
 * We want to see community support for adminship, but for editor/reviewer it is really up to the admin making the judgment call. No harm done, just thought you'd like to know. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 15:17, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Noted; thanks. Moby-Dick4000 (talk) 15:29, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

Linguistics
I notice you had edited Linguistics/Phonetics a while ago. Would you be interested in collaborating on the Linguistics wikibook? Mo-Al (talk) 00:31, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm afraid I probably have little to add, and even less time to devote to adding it. I'll be happy to help if I can, but you'd best proceed on your own. Thanks for asking. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 04:01, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
 * No problem. If the book winds up growing to a respectable size, consider giving it a read-through to see if there are any major stylistic problems. Mo-Al (talk) 04:16, 1 September 2009 (UTC)

Enlargin a project
How do I start a book under a broader title, but include an existing one as one of the sections of the new book?
 * Normally you wouldn't do that. Can I ask why you can't simply expand the scope of a pre-existing text? &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 01:33, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

I guess I can just re-mname the original first page, and reshuffle chapters. How do I rename the first page of a book?
 * There is a move tab at the top of the page - if you don't see it, your account is too young - you need to have a 4-day-old account to see it. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 04:34, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Mike, I moved the project, and now have two problems: The url is still the old one, which is confusing The old chapters do not link back to the new home page.
 * You just forgot to move those pages - I've done that now, and the links have turned blue <tt>:)</tt>
 * Could you please sign at the end of your posts with four tildes? ~ turns into a customizable signature and timestamp, which makes it easier to tell who said what and when. Thanks. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 23:17, 8 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks a lot. This is a whole new world for me, and I appreciate your support and encouragement. Sidorkin (talk) 22:42, 9 September 2009 (UTC)Sasha Sidorkin

Luvodicus' Talk Page
My photo was deleted from my User Page.

It is a self portrait, taken by me, owned by me, of me.

Can you please correct this and put it back up?

here's a direct link to a new image, of me, take by me, for me

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j102/luvodicus/Image028.jpg Luvodicus (talk) 16:46, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You simply need to state which free license you're releasing the image with. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 02:28, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

I did mention that, as well as the text below the photo stated that It was a SELF PORTRAIT. Seeing as you were the one to remove the photo, I would appreciate it if you would be the one to replace it. The FREE LICENSE you're pointing too looks gaudy and unprofessional. I don't see how this could've caused a deletion, when a notice would've sufficed. It is a hinderance, as I have to now download, upload, replace, and tag...
 * "Recent Picture of Luvodicus" doesn't explain what license the image is release under (nor any of the other information we ask for. If you simply tell me which one of the many acceptable licenses you wish to use, I'll undelete the image and fix the description page. I'm not sure what exactly is "gaudy and unprofessional" but if it is a page on this wiki, you are welcome to fix it. Incidentally, you were warned prior to the image being deleted. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 23:32, 7 September 2009 (UTC)

Mike, I honestly don't see what the problem is. I've repeatedly informed you the photo is mine, was taken by me, of me, to be used in my profile. There is no copyright infringement possible, as It's highly unlikely any court of law would entertain a lawsuit of myself suing myself for copyright infringement. The tags you are asking me to use are covering an entire length of the page, when simple information is already credited on the tag. If you feel a further tag is needed, then I ask you to happily entertain yourself, and add the tag you feel is best representative of a photo I've taken of myself, with a digital camera, on a balcony, outside of my apartment, for the simple use of illustrating a profile.


 * Maybe I can help to make it clearer.... It doesn't matter what the picture is used for, or what the picture is of, or whether a court case is likely or not. Policy requires that you release the photograph under one of the licenses that is acceptable to Wikibooks. If you don't, the photograph will be deleted. You, the author of the photograph, must login and make a clear statement that you are the copyright owner and that you have released it under the applicable license. <font color="#E66C2C">Unusual? Quite <font color="#306754">TalkQu 10:51, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Just say what free license you release the image with. I recommend CC-by-sa-3.0. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 16:44, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

That will be fine.. thank you... Luvodicus (talk) 04:06, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Done. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 22:45, 1 October 2009 (UTC)

The-hawk
How do we get the hawk to hawk Wikisource? We have not yet had community concencus, I am just wondering. Also, can a regular talker silence a bot? Arlen22 (talk) 20:30, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I just need the following information:
 * Channel contact - someone active in the channel the bot will be reporting to who is an op
 * Name for the bot
 * Which wikis you want it to watch, and to what channel it shall report
 * Please remember, the bot is supposed to serve the IRC community, so it is the people in the channel where the bot would be reporting that should decide. If the main discussion channel isn't a good place for it, you can always have it in the CVN channel. I can set up the bot soon once I have that information. Thanks &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 13:15, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

User rename
I have requested for a user rename here. Its been quite some time so I thought to I request personally. Regards Marsa Lahminal (talk) 17:49, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm sorry, I haven't been as attentive as normal. I'll look now. &mdash; <b style="color:#309;">Mike.lifeguard</b> &#124; talk 00:33, 16 September 2009 (UTC)