User talk:Avalyn/Archive01

Placentophagy

Hi. If you can find a good reference for placentophagy as cannibalism , then by all means add it back. As for the pregnancy category, it looks like User:Fplay restricted the category to human pregnancy on at 03:02, on 17 December 2005, but I don't know the circumstances of that change. The current article doesn't seem to have much to do with human pregnancy, but I think you could make an argument for adding Category:Childbirth. Perhaps it would be better to add Category:Animal behaviour or Category:Ethology instead? —Viriditas | Talk 08:05, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

Cannabis allergy

Hi, again. Your user page made a passing reference to your allergy, which I am only familiar with anecdotally. If you have more information on the subject, would you be interested in adding data to cannabis (drug), or recommend where I can find more information? Thanks. —Viriditas | Talk 01:47, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

I'd be happy to impart some knowledge of how cannabis allergy works, but I really don't have any idea. When I've had allergic reactions to it, the effects were the same, but they could be totally different with other people, and I've never heard from anyone else who has admitted to being allergic, so I can't compare reaction effects. The best I could do would be to add anecdotal reports from my own experiences, which is obviously a no-go. I'll see what I can find, though. Avalyn 08:58, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, it's a very interesting subject. Out of curiousity, what would happen if you smoked/ingested it? Do you get a reaction from smelling or touching it? Another question: are you allergic to any other plants, such as sage? —Viriditas | Talk 09:28, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

Well, I would react negatively to it only if I had a lot, like a whole bowl (I never bothered with joints; just bongs). My heart rate would increase to 160-190 BPM, I'd lose feeling in my arms and legs, and I'd have a lot of trouble breathing. It landed me in the emergency room once, and they did tests (which ones I don't recall because I'd been sedated), but they gave the results to my parents and I never saw them. Second-hand pot smoke doesn't really affect me unless there's lot of it in a small crowded room, in which case the aforementioned symptoms start up again, but subside a while after I get away from the smoke. I'm not sure about touching it as I haven't even seen any (any that hasn't been prepared for smoking, anyway; i.e., not "raw") in over 10 years. The only other plants I'm allergic to are plants that pollenate, and even then it's just the pollen allergens that affect me. Avalyn 10:17, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

Ok, this is starting to make sense, now. It sounds to me like a cannabis sensitivity, although I'm wondering if you had come across something else altogether. There was a story in the January 27, 2006 issue of The Province about pot-laced crystal meth, and I've heard other stories about pot-laced PCP; I'm certain the former is true, but the latter seems to be either rare or the stuff of urban legends. I'm glad you're ok, though. Thanks for sharing that info. —Viriditas | Talk 11:42, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

I was thinking the same thing. :) Pot laced with crystal meth does this in most people. I have also heard of pot laced with PCP, I know someone who has supposedly tried it.SZadeh 03:59, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

hi

you look like a guy. were you more of a girl before ? and why do you like to shave your head ? Unixer 11:15, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

Hello. It's a long story, really. A struggle with gender identity, which doesn't really have a place here. And yes, I was kind of partly a girl before (but I was born a boy) because for a while I was undergoing hormone replacement therapy. Why I stopped is an even longer story. If you want, you can read this, which is so far my only real attempt to write about it. Thanks for your interest. :) Avalyn 11:20, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

List of Climbers

Hi! I've put a lot of time into that list- haven't been very active lately (feeling overwhelmed, got other stuff going on); but it is kind of my ongoing project to clean-up, fill in gaps, standardize and generally make it better. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Lhclayton 20:28, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Gday Avalyn, I've posted some quick thoughts about the climbers list over on Lhclayton's talk page. Your thoughts would be appreciated (and valued) if you have time to take a look. Cheers, Tban 00:24, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

Lou Rhodes

Hey. Are you sure Lou is from Manchester? I thought she was from Leeds. Do you have any sources? Much thanks, -- - K a s h ^{Talk | email} 13:51, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Whoops, you're right. My mistake. I'll change it. Avalyn 19:59, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior

Hi, thanks for your improvements in this article. Hope I won't annoy you by altering a couple - the New Zealand Court of Appeal may hear appeals, (plural), but is named after it's jurisdiction, (singular), while "New Zealander yachts is an unusal usage, New Zealand yachts being more conventional (c.f. Americaner yachts or American yachts). Winstonwolfe 07:23, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Understood, thank you for clarifying that. Avalyn 07:30, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Category:Ustaše

Hi,

New category is OK, but it seams to me that we have some redundancy. Do you plan to put there just a biographies (in that case, it belongs to Category:Fascists, not Category:Fascism) or also some other articles?

Because, I see possible redundancy regarding the fact that we already have Category: Independent State of Croatia.

So, what is your plan regarding this category?

Hm, I guess you're right. I'll move what I added to Category:Ustaše to Category: Independent State of Croatia. Avalyn 08:46, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Image:TomasVokoun.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:TomasVokoun.jpg. I notice the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our 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:

1. Go to the image description page and edit it to add {{Replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original Replaceable fair use template.
2. On 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, 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 this link. Note that any fair use images which are replaceable by free-licensed alternatives will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Khatru2 08:55, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Image:Ambien.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Ambien.jpg. I notice the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our 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:

1. Go to the image description page and edit it to add {{Replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original Replaceable fair use template.
2. On 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, 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 this link. Note that any fair use images which are replaceable by free-licensed alternatives will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. MECU≈talk 00:58, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:D02640.gif

Thanks for uploading Image:D02640.gif. The image has been identified as not specifying the copyright status of the image, which is required by Wikipedia's policy on images. If you don't indicate the copyright status of the image on the image's description page, using an appropriate copyright tag, it may be deleted some time in the next seven days. If you have uploaded other images, please verify that you have provided copyright information for them as well.

For more information on using images, see the following pages:

• Wikipedia:Image use policy
• Wikipedia:Image copyright tags

This is an automated notice by OrphanBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. 05:54, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

< User talk:Avalyn/Archive01

AMD Userboxes

A friend of mine on Wikipedia, has suggested that we put all of the AMD Userboxes into one template and then let it's user, customize it to their needs, since you are the creator of the AMD Processors userbox, I would ask you if you wanted to be a part of this ? Don't worry if you don't want to do any of it, I shall take care of everything. Please respond as soon as possible ! Rugby471 17:24, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Done ! I've just finished the AMD UBX, it is located here ! As you may have seen, i've added a notice to your particular AMD UBX to say that it has been made obselete by the new one, if you have any problems with this, please contact me ! :-) Rugby471 09:10, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Bermuda Triangle page

Just to let you know, and it's extremely minor, when ever a book, magazine, or film is mentioned, the title is always placed in italics; any article within such a work and mentioned in a paragraph is placed in quotation marks, which is a standard method of writing found in a Harbrace manual that a lot of college kids are forced to use. Just don't worry too much about the changes you made or my feelings (which are not hurt, by the way!), I'm very appreciative of any help, including your's, to make it look and read a lot better. Carajou 22:11, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Request for comments on article naming

Talk:World Junior Ice Hockey Championships If you're interested. Thanks. ColtsScore 08:55, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Junior B Teams

Hello, a user has decided that he does not want us placing hockey stubs on Wikipedia to expand later into teams. In particular he doesn't like Junior teams... I was wondering if you could please voice your opinion. Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Thunder Bay Northern Hawks DMighton 01:09, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

Muscovy Duck

I've restored the text corrections, my apologies for the careless reversion. I chopped the Louisiana bit because it's just too parochial. Are we to list the thousands of places wild and feral Muscovies are found? I could add a few, and I've only visited N and C america on holiday. jimfbleak 05:35, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

WikiProject New Orleans

Hello, I noticed you edited a New Orleans related article, or are from or currently living in New Orleans. If you wish you can join the new Wikipedia:WikiProject New Orleans. — Staroftheshow86 21:25, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

Interstate 69

I saw your edits on the I-69 article. However, please remember: don't fix links to redirects that aren't broken. From that page, Most especially, there should never be a need to replace [[redirect]] with [[direct|redirect]]. Only if it redirects to a disambig page is it warranted to fix links. Your contributions are appreciated though. Thanks. V60 ^{VTalk - VDemolitions} 01:18, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Hello ^_^

Saber girl08 has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy editing!
Smile at others by adding {{subst:Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Hey! I was just wandering around, and dropped in to leave a note. Have a wonderful day!
Saber girl08 01:45, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Ice Hockey Project discussion of hockey player notability and project scope

Please come join the WikiProject Ice Hockey Notability standards for hockey players discussion. I'd like to see input from all our project members who have an opinion. Thanks! ColtsScore 03:03, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Image:Slowdive band.jpg

Hello Avalyn, an automated process has found an image or media file tagged as nonfree media, such as fair use. The image (Image:Slowdive band.jpg) was found at the following location: User:Avalyn. This image or media will be removed per statement number 9 of our non-free content policy. The image or media will be replaced with Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg , so your formatting of your userpage should be fine. The image that was replaced will not be automatically deleted, but it could be deleted at a later date. Articles using the same image should not be affected by my edits. I ask you to please not readd the image to your userpage and could consider finding a replacement image licensed under either the Creative Commons or GFDL license or released to the public domain. Thanks for your attention and cooperation. User:Gnome (Bot)-talk 18:51, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Image:Tegan and sara if it was yo.jpg

Hello Avalyn, an automated process has found an image or media file tagged as nonfree media, such as fair use. The image (Image:Tegan and sara if it was yo.jpg) was found at the following location: User:Avalyn. This image or media will be removed per statement number 9 of our non-free content policy. The image or media will be replaced with Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg , so your formatting of your userpage should be fine. The image that was replaced will not be automatically deleted, but it could be deleted at a later date. Articles using the same image should not be affected by my edits. I ask you to please not re-add the image to your userpage and could consider finding a replacement image licensed under either the Creative Commons or GFDL license or released to the public domain. Thanks for your attention and cooperation. User:Gnome (Bot)-talk 22:20, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Bloodletting Album (concrete blonde) - bad link

Hi, I'm just dropping you a note to let you know that the link you added on the Bloodletting (album) page: www.concreteblondeofficialsite.com currently leads to a spammy ad-server page rather than to the 'official site' of Concrete Blonde.

I don't know if the link was correct and the domain was stolen or if it was just a mistake, but if you've put that link anywhere else I suggest you track down and remove them. Cheers, --I 08:38, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Joe Sakic

Hi there! I was just reviewing the unassigned Cleanup Taskforce case Joe Sakic, the intent of which was to clarify the pronunciation of the player's last name. I have added a reference to USA Today's NHL pronunciation guide. Please let me know if that will be sufficient or if IPA is necessary, so I can close the task.

Thanks! — Madman bum and angel (talk – desk) 16:15, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Image:KatieJaneGarside.jpg

Hi, the image use policy is really complicated and a lot of people don't understand it. The problem with this image was that it was tagged "for Wikipedia use only". Ironically, permission to use an image on Wikipedia is not sufficient for use on Wikipedia. Only images that can be reused by others are allowed (aside from images that satisfy the non-free content policy, but images of living people almost never do). Your best bet for images like this would be to follow the instructions at WP:COPYREQ for obtaining and confirming the proper permissions. Take care! -- But|seriously|folks  22:41, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use Image:Esthero.jpg

Replaceable fair use

Thanks for uploading Image:Esthero.jpg. I noticed the 'image' page specifies that the image is being used under fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our 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:

1. Go to the image description page and edit it to add {{di-replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original Replaceable fair use template.
2. On 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, 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 this link. Note that even if you follow steps 1 and 2 above, fair use images which could be replaced by free-licensed alternatives will be deleted 2 days after this notification (7 days if not used in an article), per our Fair Use policy. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. NAHID 21:02, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Habanero

I disagree with your decision to change "an habanero" to "a habanero". I feel it enforces a pronunciation which is...not preferable. (Pronouncing the "H")

-Misha the Bastard

216.254.12.114 22:47, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:BaneSmith.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:BaneSmith.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently 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. 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 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 "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 criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot 14:48, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Maggie (The Matrix).jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Maggie (The Matrix).jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently 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. 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 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 "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 criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot 15:03, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Alive-dvd cover.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Alive-dvd cover.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 criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 05:10, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Sianspheric_Somnium.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Sianspheric_Somnium.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use. Suggestions on how to do so can be found here.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. 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 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 "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 criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Rockfang (talk) 20:14, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Redbird400.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:Redbird400.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 criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 11:00, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Image:CrazyPeopleDVD.jpg

I have tagged Image:CrazyPeopleDVD.jpg as {{no rationale}}, because it does not provide a fair use rationale. If you believe the image to be acceptable for fair use according to Wikipedia policy, please provide a rationale explaining as much, in accordance with the fair use rationale guideline, on the image description page. Some examples can be found at Wikipedia:Use rationale examples. Please also consider using {{non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Non-free. Thank you. Project FMF (talk) 02:11, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:TheCure Trilogy DVD.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:TheCure Trilogy DVD.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under 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 the image description page and edit it to include a 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 "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 criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Project FMF (talk) 13:43, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Mike Nelson as Torgo.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to Image:Mike Nelson as Torgo.jpg. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under 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 the image description page and edit it to include a 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 "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 criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Rehevkor (talk) 14:06, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Alive-dvd cover.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Alive-dvd cover.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently 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. 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 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 "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 criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 12:06, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Logical quotations

Hello, Avalyn, I saw your recent edit to The Big Lebowski and wanted to alert you that some of your "corrections" to the punctuation may in fact have been incorrect -- at least as far as Wikipedia goes. We adhere to what is called logical quotation, which means that punctuation marks go inside the quotation marks only if the punctuation mark is part of the quotation. You can read WP:PUNC for more info. It's a headache, I know, and it took a while for me to get used to it, but I assure you that the original punctuation style in the article was correct. I hope this message was helpful, and if you have any questions just let me know. María (habla conmigo) 12:13, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Possibly unfree Image:Heavenly_1991_bw.jpg

An image that you uploaded or altered, Image:Heavenly_1991_bw.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree images because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the image's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the image description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at the discussion if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Jordan 1972 (talk) 01:23, 28 October 2008 (UTC)

Image copyright problem with Image:TargusLogo.gif

Thanks for uploading Image:TargusLogo.gif. You've indicated that the image is being used under a claim of fair use, but you have not provided an adequate explanation for why it meets Wikipedia's requirements for such images. In particular, for each page the image is used on, the image must have an explanation linking to that page which explains why it needs to be used on that page. Can you please check

• That there is a 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.

This is an automated notice by FairuseBot. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. --FairuseBot (talk) 06:04, 1 November 2008 (UTC)

CfD nomination of Category:Enforcers

I have nominated Category:Enforcers (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs) for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at the discussion page. Thank you.  RGTraynor  15:12, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for File:Shikhee stained.jpg

Thanks for uploading or contributing to File:Shikhee stained.jpg. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under 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 the file description page and edit it to include a 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 "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 criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Stifle (talk) 13:13, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Award

From your userpage you seem like a cool guy, so I am hereby bestowing upon you the "I like you, cuz you're a cool guy" award. Use it as you see fit. I don't have a picture to go along with it so here's this poem by Aleister Crowley I thought you might like instead:User:Game'o Whales (talk) 07:16, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

I am that I am, the flame
Hidden in the sacred ark.
I am the unspoken name,
I the unbegotten spark.

I am He that ever goeth,
Being myself in the way;
Known, that yet no mortal knoweth,
Shown that yet no mortal showeth,
I, the child of night and day.
I am never dying youth.
I am love and I am Truth.

I am the creating of Word,
I the author of the aeon;
None but I have ever heard
Echo in the empyrean
Plectron of the primal paeon!
I am the eternal one
Winged and white, the flowering rod,
I the fountain of the sun,
Very God of Very God!

I am he that lifteth up
Life, and flingeth it afar;
I have filled the crystal cup;
I have sealed the silver star.
I the wingless God that flieth
Through my firmamental flame,
I am he that daily dieth,
And is daily born again.

—Preceding unsigned comment added by Game'o Whales (talk • contribs) 07:14, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Unreferenced BLPs

Hello Avalyn! Thank you for your contributions. I am a bot alerting you that 1 of the articles that you created is tagged as an Unreferenced Biography of a Living Person. The biographies of living persons policy requires that all personal or potentially controversial information be sourced. In addition, to ensure verifiability, all biographies should be based on reliable sources. If you were to bring this article up to standards, it would greatly help us with the current 903 article backlog. Once the article is adequately referenced, please remove the {{unreferencedBLP}} tag. Here is the article:

1. Nicole Blackman - Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL

Thanks!--DASHBot (talk) 06:18, 25 January 2010 (UTC)