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It is obviously contested or we wouldn't be having an edit war over it. Vera Cruz
I am not going to get into a pov argument about which story is most famous. Vera Cruz
I get us mixed up too, Tarquin! When I first signed up I had already noticed your handle and felt that it was a little rude of me to chose one so similar, but I've been "Tannin" in a lot of places for quite a few years now, and don't have much imagination, so I just shrugged and went ahead anyway. Sorry for any confusion. (And just as well that you and I don't seem to get into conflicts much - I should imagine that the thought of following Recent Changes through an edit war between "Tannin" and "Tarquin" is not one that many readers would relish.) Tannin
Your refusal to discuss things makes it hard to understand what it is that you are upset about. Vera Cruz
I am not dodging matters. I have repeatedly stated that I believe a discussion on the origins and varied historical meanings of the word "imperialism" are best suited at the page on the word "imperialism" rather than at New Imperialism where there is a specific discussion of one imperialist era. I can't really stating that is dodging matters and as far as I know it is the only edit war I am involved with.
As for behaving in a way that annoys you...I am sorry I did something that bothered you but I do not remember you ever leaving a message on my talk page pertaining to some action which you found bothersome and I apoligize although I believe the situation would improve if you would try communication instead of "trolling about trolls". Vera Cruz
Thanks for the replies to my three questions on the Village Pump. I'm off to bed now (11.25 UK time) so I'll look properly at your answers tomorrow.
Best Wishes, Adrian Arpingstone 23:21 Jan 20, 2003 (UTC)
Hello Tarq - Lir II
User "tannin" has gone silent. So I'm not sure what the appropriate next step is see talk:airship for details. Regards. User blimpguy
--- Thanks for the pointer on signing talk pages. However, I'm still not clear on how to add the data automatically.
In general, how does one learn about such tricks? I've looked around and haven't found the page(s) that show the syntax for anything. All of the knowledge of meta-characters and such I've picked up from looking at existing text. So I'd love a pointer. Blimpguy - Fri Jan 24 16:00:35 GMT 2003
That is why William is down as 'Prince William of Wales', Harry is 'Prince Harry of Wales' whereas other British royals without titles are or are being changed to 'Prince/ss x of the United Kingdom' JTD 00:24 Feb 1, 2003 (UTC)
According to the talk page, you suggested that the supposed surname of Prince William be used. I was explaining why I think this is not correct. As I said there was a major discussion over a number of weeks involving quite a few Wiki contributors, on various pages. I then posted a suggestion on the Wiki list. I have now posted the consensus agreement, incorporating all the suggested changes on how to deal with royal titles on the naming convention page. I also asked those involved in the discussion to look over it to see if it covers all the points of agreement and suggestion. That was the reason behind the message. JTD 20:32 Feb 1, 2003 (UTC)
Dear Tarquin, Just thought I'd say hello. As a new user, I am much intrigued by your username - is it because you are known for being 'Superbus'? We seem to have quite a lot in common, judging by your user page; I quite agree with your 'raves and rants'. Anyway, I'd better be off for now. Goodbye! Olivia Curtis
You think if you plead not guilty, she will file an additional defamation suit against your insinuation that she had filed a bogus charge? You know yer goin to jail when I'm supporting you. Vera Cruz
Housekeeping is what she did when I tried to talk to her too about the grevious injuries I have done to her. I'm sure you can now understand how frustrating that was. Vera Cruz
Come back!
13:42 Feb 4, 2003 Jimbo Wales deleted "User talk:Isis (archive)" 13:42 Feb 4, 2003 Jimbo Wales deleted "User talk:Isis" 13:41 Feb 4, 2003 Jimbo Wales deleted "User:Isis" 13:39 Feb 4, 2003 Jimbo Wales deleted "K. Kay Shearin"
Yes, come back. One thing that we Brits don't have to worry about is silly threats of libel - since McLibel even large corporations are worried about bringing cases in Britain. -- Chris Q 17:32 Feb 4, 2003 (UTC)
Look, I'm an American, but for what it's worth, I think it would be a damn shame if you left because of this. I think there's overwhelming support on your side, and as such I think you'll find that you will continue to be welcome here. At this point in time, the last thing we need is decent people jumping ship while the rats stay on board. Graft 17:39 Feb 4, 2003 (UTC)
Yes, please consider coming back after your much-needed Wikipedia holiday. IMO Isis' threat was overthetop and it was her, not you, that harmed the community by her extreme pettiness. It would be a great loss to the community if you never came back. --mav
Wait wait wait wait wait! What's going on here? Can someone please give some background about this matter, or a link to a discussion that I missed? Tarquin is one of the guys whom I am always glad to see online. For some reason we tend to be online at the same hours of the day quite often. I am always glad to see him editing my prose because I know that his changes will be very valuable. Tarquin has contributed massively to the feel of Wikipedia by bringing many articles to a higher level. I have followed his work in the English and French versions. I do not know him personally, but day after day, he has become a sort of a friend. Please someone tell me (and others) what is going on. In any case, I would be very disappointed to see him go. If his reasons are good enough and applicable to other Wikipedians, then some others might consider taking a break as well. olivier 19:07 Feb 4, 2003 (UTC)
erm its messed up, erm tarquin said something Isis miss-understood and nwo is using legal action agasint him, Isis is ignroing tarquion, tarquin is leaving. fonzy
thanks fonzy. sue me isis, i'm bankrupt. then i can like, countersue for defamation, god bless america. MarcusAurelius
Hope you decide to stay tarquin, who else am I going to chat to about compost around here???? quercus robur 19:23 Feb 4, 2003 (UTC) :)
Just curious,Would ppl miss me if i went? What would you miss? what haev you associated me with? -fonzy
In any case, that's too bad that we do not have a picture of the beautiful Juliette in her article... olivier 19:42 Feb 4, 2003 (UTC)
For those interested in the matter, more discussions can be read at User talk:Eloquence. olivier 19:58 Feb 4, 2003 (UTC)
Please stay with us. Ericd 21:38 Feb 4, 2003 (UTC)
Have a hol then come back. You know it makes sense! :) Nevilley 08:40 Feb 5, 2003 (UTC)
Thank you all for your kind messages, both here and on email. You've restored my confidence in the way we all work together here. This sticky matter has not yet been resolved, but since Isis has voluntarily left and is no longer giving gory details of the Delaware legal system on every other page, there's no need for me to maintain my exile. So I'm on semi-holiday :-) -- Tarquin 10:47 Feb 5, 2003 (UTC)
wb - fonzy
Warmest welcome back, Tarquin! I believe that most of us here volunteer time to build something great, that will be useful for the largest possible public. It is sad to see that such things can happen, even sadder that it happened to you this time, but I guess that c'est la vie and we should move on and continue the good work. By the way, happy year of the goat! olivier 11:38 Feb 5, 2003 (UTC)
Glad you decided to stay. "The drones need you. They look up to you." --Eloquence 11:59 Feb 5, 2003 (UTC)
Blimey, that's a relief, you had me worried for a while there, thought you really had gone for good! It's good to see you back. --Camembert
Glad you're back too, Tarquin - I was beginning to think wikipedia was all about rows and threats of legal action. But I see it's not. --Olivia Curtis
BTW, I hope you don't mind my having corrected something on your User page - it was just changing 'both...are' to 'both...and' --Olivia Curtis
Welcome back Tarquin! I knew you couldn't stay away from those "soft curves of the integral sign!"
-- DrBob
Yes - welcome back aboard. Wikipedia is a happier place now. :) --mav
The value of the future always, out weighes, the value of the past. Two16
Glad you are still with us, Tarquin. Wiki needs people like you. :) JTD 23:09 Feb 6, 2003 (UTC)
Rollback link should be fixed now. --Brion 00:47 Feb 8, 2003 (UTC)
Tarquin,
Thanks for the informative and helpful comments. :)
best wishes,
Arthur 00:02 Feb 24, 2003 (UTC)
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Tarquin
I'm glad you liked the Queneau. It's good to get feedback, best when it's positive.
Having said which, I now have to say I don't like what you have done to "pyrrhic". I tried to wiggle out of it by moving the page to "pyrrhic (verse metre)" but somehow we have ended up with two pages.
The point is, this is not a dictionary, so even if the word "pyrrhic" has other meanings, they are not relevant in this context. Grumble, grumble.
Actually, I think the whole poetry/literature section of Wp is getting very straggly. I'm about to set out a proposal for restructuring the whole thing.
Best wishes
BevRowe 10:07 Feb 24, 2003 (UTC)
This remark is probably redundant; but I make it anyhow: A few hours ago, I added my first page to the Wikipedia and it is already improved. It was a little change but it really (and rationally) makes me feel welcome.
Thanks a lot.
Yaakov
infamous does sound like a somewhat pov term, was billy the kid famous or infamous? Susan Mason
Is it so hard to believe that more than one person can disagree with you? I see a problem with it in all contexts because it seems to be an opinion... Susan Mason
That is a great opinion, and I value it. I would not object to the article stating, "Tarquin thinks the Dreyfuss Affair was infamous." Others disagree with your opinion however... Susan Mason
Tarquin: Hey! Stop censoring the word infamous from every article in the name of NPOV!
Tarquin, I'm not censoring it from *every* article, I'm only removing it where it appears that wikipedia itself is declaring something infamous. I haven't touched it where it is used in a direct quote or when it is used within a fictional context.
With regards to POV, ask yourself whether you would consider the word "disgraceful" to be be POV if used in the same place. For example, the "disgraceful dreyfus affair". I maintain that is simply a POV usage. We can instead use the NPOV "well known" or "contriversial" or anything else that doesn't cause wikipedia to cast judgement.
I disagree, stating that somebody is famous can be attributed by stating that in a recent poll 95% of the world's population knew who they were. There is no need to decide what is infamous or not, it is not informative. No I am not Vera Cruz, and thank you for asking so often. Are you Zoe who also keeps asking me that? Susan Mason
Seems like Zoe to me. No I do not suggest we carry out a poll of the entire world, I think it is best not to have it in the article. However, if you are so intent on discovering what is and isn't famous or infamous, then you can conduct a poll and we can include your results within the article. Susan Mason
Did you mean to revert me at Roy Orbison, or were you trying to revert the anonymous user? I think it's a real song.Tuf-Kat
thanks for updating the margarine article - Anonymous56789
If the list matters to you so much I'll resotre it & rename it to List of lists. okay? -- t
You've got it back. I'll let you guys handle the move to a non-flippant title -- Tarquin 22:38 Mar 8, 2003 (UTC)
I noticed he put some Arabic islamic chant "Allah...etc" on a TALK page I had with someone, and his stuff was completely irrelevant, meaningless and obviously ill-intended. So I clicked on his ID and from his user page clicked on hist other "contributions" and noticed he has done the same thing on a number of pages. On that basis, I am assuming this is a trouble-maker or at least someone who doesn't haesitate to abuse an open system like Wiki if he finds something to his personal dislike.
I appreciate your criticism re the Fonts... there needs to be balance, see Wikipedians using foreign sigs, and help clean formalise something. -豎眩sv
Actually, from my point of view, you're a British chauvinist. The fact of the matter is that meter is a much more logical and phonetic spelling than metre. It's time you Brits or wherever you're from caught up with a bit of logic. I'm sure that we could revert to all kinds of ridiculous archaic spellings, but it seems to me that Wikipedia is about objectivity, and meter is the more objective spelling. Not to mention that we should use one standard spelling style, and the precedent was set with American spelling, not British.
--jaknouse
I am rather surprised, and disappointed, at how quickly this has become insulting. Jaknouse says Tarquin is a chauvinist, for which I see no evidence here, and Stevertigo seems to have tried to make the debate descend to the level of a transatlantic flame war in which each side picks out insulting stereotypes about the other ... I really hope this stops now: it is unnecessary and never benefits anyone. The Manual of Style says Spelling style - For the English Wikipedia, either American or English spelling is acceptable. It is in no way a requirement, but it probably reads better to use American spellings in articles on American subjects and English spelling in articles on English subjects. This would seem to cover "metre" as it was. If we all start to change spellings to meet our own prejudices - and if we enunciate those prejudices in an insulting way - then the wikipedia will lose out in the ensuing edit wars. I feel quite strongly about this. For us to get along some mutual tolerance and respect is needed, and it is not promoted by dragging out those tired stereotypes. Nevilley 07:12 Mar 12, 2003 (UTC)
I think SV is kidding.... Jaknouse, check the policy Nevilley mentioned. As for "metre", since the French invented it, if we really want to be logical, we should let their spelling prevail. -- Tarquin 09:43 Mar 12, 2003 (UTC)
I think we need to keep an eye on him. He states he doesnt want his articles edited, he does not seem to listen to other's comments (check all the times hes erased stuff on his talk page) and it seems, by what Ive read, that he doesnt get his facts right. We need to keep an eye on this guy. Maybe he needs a trip to the Slammer (one of many things I call the wikipedia bans).
Just wanted to ask what you think of him..
thank you and God Bless you.
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