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England at the time of Aethelred c. 910

Philg88, your map appears prominently in the recently featured article Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians. Aside from the general high quality of the map, I noticed what may be an error in how a bit of continental Europe was labeled in the lower right of the map. It was labeled Fresia, by which you may have intended Frisia, but Frisia did not extend that far south. Possibly the area should be labeled Frankia or West Francia. Thanks! Nesbit (talk) 00:18, 5 August 2014 (UTC)

Hi Nesbit and thanks for letting me know about this. That was how that area was labelled in one of the original source maps so it may well be incorrect. To be on the safe side, I've removed it altogether since it's not really germane to the map topic anyway. Cheers,  Philg88 ^♦talk 06:27, 5 August 2014 (UTC)

Translate from Chinese wikipedia

Would you be willing to work on translating the articles here if Madalibi is not able to?- User_talk:Madalibi#Qing_articles_which_should_be_translated_from_Chinese_wikipedia.Rajmaan (talk) 18:10, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

Hey Rajmaan, thanks for the message. I don't want to tread on Madalibi's toes if he has this work in progress so let's see what he says before doing anything. Cheers,  Philg88 ^♦talk 18:22, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

Hi Phil! I replied to Rajmaan's message on my talk page. Cheers, Madalibi (talk) 07:16, 5 August 2014 (UTC) Madalibi (talk) 07:16, 5 August 2014 (UTC)

A question about location maps

I see that you are active at the map request page. I recently added a request, but I wanted to explain that it isn't so much a "please make this map for me" as it is a help question - I'd like to use a map which already exists as a location map. I'm missing what has to be done, and willing to do so, but hoping for a pointer to the steps needed. I tried a search, but failed. I believe I need to identify the four corners of the map as coordinates, I suspect there is an easy way to do that, but I don;t know what it is, and I think I need to create a template using those coords. I think I've seen that you done some similar cases, so I am hoping you can just tell me what is needed, and I can do it.--S Philbrick(Talk) 13:42, 11 August 2014 (UTC)

Hi there and thanks for the message. First off, you should be aware that templates are deprecated and that new location maps are now created in the module space. There is a tutorial here. As you correctly identify, the key is to identify the corners of the map. The easiest way to do this is with OpenStreetMap's export function. Once you have the general location on screen, select the export function from the menu bar, at which point it will probably complain that the area is too large. Either way, click on the "manually select a different area" under the coordinates shown, then move the corners of the displayed pink rectangle to where you want them. You now have the "box" of coordinates, which you can plug into your new module. Hope this helps but if not let me know. Cheers,  Philg88 ^♦talk 15:16, 11 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick reply. I may not get to it right away, as I have to prepare for some all day classes, but I will try this soon.--S Philbrick(Talk) 15:20, 11 August 2014 (UTC)

You're welcome.  Philg88 ^♦talk 15:27, 11 August 2014 (UTC)

GOCE new template, category, etc.

Let me know when it is done. --DThomsen8 (talk) 00:46, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

@Dthomsen8: Sure - should be sometime next week I hope.  Philg88 ^♦talk 05:53, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

Good work. I will spread the word at Wikimania 2014 in London. I leave Phila. today.--DThomsen8 (talk) 15:36, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, Safe journey or as we say in Chinese 一路平安.  Philg88 ^♦talk 15:50, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

How are you doing on this effort? No rush, just wondering. --DThomsen8 (talk) 07:01, 11 August 2014 (UTC)

@Dthomsen8: In progress - bit of a hiatus due to migration of templates to modules (Lua), under control though.  Philg88 ^♦talk 07:17, 11 August 2014 (UTC)

@Dthomsen8: I've now created {{GOCE pending}} and left a note here for other editors to comment. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 07:33, 13 August 2014 (UTC)

My so-so results creating a location module

I tried creating a locator module.

Module:Location_map/data/USA_Northeast

It sort of worked, on the other hand, it failed miserably.

Duluth looks fine, but that's not where Boston is located.

I need to point out that my immediate goal is only tangential to Wikipedia, I am trying to clean up my sandbox image but I also have long term plans to create maps in List_of_NCAA_Men's_Division_I_Basketball_Tournament_venues; putting all arenas on a full USA map will be too cluttered, so I would like to create some regions, at least in the Northeast.

When I looked at the map I am using:

File:USA Northeast.svg

I think I see the problem. The editor did a crop of File:Usa edcp location map.svg but it looks to me like the crop is closer to Maine than it is to Minnesota. I don't know whether the editor did a rectangular crop but at an angle, or didn't and should have.

I also note that the underlying image has 807 errors. Should that be addressed by someone?

Rather than try to work with the Northeast map, I thought perhaps I should start over. What I really need is a map that include Maine in upper right, PA on west and DE on south.

The whole value borders are:

• N 48
• W -81
• E -66
• S 38

What's involved in creating such a map? (I can create the locator module)

Does one start with File:Usa edcp location map.svg in Inkscape and do a crop? Can one specify coordinates in Inkscape or is it done by eye? Is there a better way?

I'd like to see how much of this I can do myself, but if you can point me in the right direction, as you did for the module, I'll see if I can manage it myself.--S Philbrick(Talk) 15:57, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

Hi Sphilbrick, looks like you've been busy!

• When you say 807 errors, I'm not sure what you mean. There are a number of W3C validation errors for both maps but nothing like that number.
• Making an SVG map from scratch based on geo-referenced data is not a trivial task. You need to be very familiar with tools like Maperitive and Adobe Illustrator (or Inkscape, but I'm not overly familiar with that).
• AFAIK there is no way to relate co-ordinates to an SVG in Inkscape, which is why you need Maperitive to do the conversion from the raw data obtained from OpenStreetMap.

I'd be happy to create a map based on your co-ordinates but it might take me a while as I have a ton of other stuff on at the moment. Let me know whatever you decide to do. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 16:19, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

I'm going to look into Maperitive. Odds are, I'll be back begging, but let me check that out first.--S Philbrick(Talk) 16:24, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

I downloaded Maperitive, and managed to create an .svg map but I didn't see how to map it look like other locator maps. I'm guessing there is a set of rendering rules to convert the OSM to the standard location map formats, but I didn't see how to do that, and the documentation is quite weak. I think what I will do is put in a request at Map requests, and if someone else gets to it first, great, if not, whenever you can get to it. If it turns out that my guess is correct, and you have to create a set of rendering rules, I'd love to have the file, as I think I could generate maps of other areas of the country with those rules.--S Philbrick(Talk) 20:51, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

@Sphilbrick: That's where the Illustrator/Inkscape stuff comes in for colouring polygons. You could also use JOSM (which, I'm afraid involves another steep learning curve) to pick out the OSM relations for state boundaries etc. and then change their admin level so they are rendered at the requisite Maperitive zoom level - CAVEAT please don't upload the data to OSM if you do this. As I said previously, scratch SVG maps aren't a trivial task (hint: volunteers needed) and I'm not sure that writing a set of rendering rules for Maperative would be any better than what can be done now. I'll keep an eye on your request at the map lab and pick it up if no one else does. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 21:06, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

RfA

How are you?? I thought you are one of my best Wikifriend, but it seems that you totally forgot me. I'm not quite active as I was once (for some real life reasons). You haven't even have mailed me once before running for RfA?? I may never know that you are running for adminship if someone haven't told me. This is not what I expected from you. I was the first person to ask you for adminship and now you forgot me. Anyway, I'm 100% sure your RfA will go in the right direction and you will pass without any trouble. My support was with you and always will be with you, good luck, god bless. Jim Carter (from public cyber) 18:24, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

Jim, this is unfair. Philg could NOT email you or notify you, that would be considered canvassing (soliciting votes) which is a definite no-no here. --MelanieN (talk) 18:28, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

(edit conflict):Hey Jim Carter - Public, of course I haven't forgotten you. I'm not going to canvass your vote via email, that would be a breach of the rules (as I see MelanieN has now pointed out). Take care and keep in touch. All the best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 18:34, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

• • (edit conflict) Melanie Neee... not like that I know about WP:CANVASS. I might have co-nominated you, Phil (I have seen some RfAs where non admins have seconded an RfA. ex- Bgwhite) if you have told me before running for RfA. Bad luck for me but Melanie, please please please don't forget to mail me before you run for the tools, I don't want to miss that one. Cheers, Jim Carter (from public cyber) 18:46, 14 August 2014 (UTC)
    • LOL! Thanks, Jim, but don't hold your breath! 0;-D --MelanieN (talk) 18:56, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

JB

Hello! Sorry to bother you. John Bauer (illustrator) has finally come to the top on the CE list. A relatively new user has begun a CE of it. I am a bit concerned though, since the user has so far rewritten large parts of it, entered new, unreferenced facts into the leade, included contradictory information in the text and seems unfamiliar with the WP style regarding biographies. I think it looks rather messy, but I may be wrong. Could you just take a quick look and see if it's ok to do like this. Best, w.carter-Talk 11:26, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

I'll certainly take a look kompis but apropos our previous conversation I'm not going to edit the article to avoid a COI with the future GA review. I'll let you know what I think. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 17:06, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

Now I'm totally confused. The editor appears to have reverted to your version without giving a reason and I see no talk page evidence of a discussion after (s)he left a note on JB's talk page saying the copyedit had been done. ????  Philg88 ^♦talk 17:20, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

The article have been sitting peacefully waiting in line for a long time now. I made some edits of mistakes that became evident when I got the scripts from you. Then, finally it came near the top of the list at Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Requests. My last edit was that on 20:56 14 August 2014. And today this editor started to make changes to the article. S(he) rewrote the entire leade and included some new un-sourced material there. Then stared to move around the pics, inserting new facts contradicting facts already in the article and enlarge a pic to abnormal size. I finally had enough and placed a note at the CE request page for the editor to cease, which s(he) did. None of my edits have been reverted by the user. I have now got a note from this editor on my talk page saying s(he) has reverted his/hers edits and is waiting for my reply. I really don't know what to do. The article was this close to being ready for a GA review, and now this happened. An edit war. The last thing it needed. I'm a bit low right now but I will try to leave an answer to the editor in a civilized manner. It might be for the best if we abandoned the plan of having you doing the GA review and do the CE instead. Then at least I know it will be done right. I can always place it in line as a GA nominee. Best, w.carter-Talk 19:05, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

Looks like you have the situation under control by talking to the editor in question. I'll keep an eye on things so don't worry, JB will make it to GA.  Philg88 ^♦talk 19:43, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for your support and encouragement. I'm taking deep breaths to keep my wa but I was beginning to despair. I'm working on a lengthy answer for the JB talk page now. Life... w.carter-Talk 20:00, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

An error

Regarding File:Mississippi Delta SVG Map.svg, Memphis is not the state capital of Tennessee... Nashville is. Rcsprinter₁₂₃ (banter) @ 21:55, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

Oh dear, thanks for pointing that out Rcsprinter123. I will fix the error. I can only blame it on Paul Simon or possibly one of the source maps I used.  Philg88 ^♦talk 22:03, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

@Rcsprinter123:  Done  Philg88 ^♦talk 00:50, 16 August 2014 (UTC)

Oh, for shame! :) I bet you do not even know the capital of Antarctica! (And do not trust that penguin song. Penguins know nothing of geography. Their areas of expertise are regurgitation of small, silvery fish, and the staring contest.) Anna Frodesiak (talk) 23:29, 15 August 2014 (UTC)

I was reaching for the noose on account of my twice exposed geographic ignorance when it suddenly struck me ... hang on, Antarctica doesn't have a capital. As for singing penguins, I'd advise you to go a bit easier on the baijiu. :)  Philg88 ^♦talk 00:16, 16 August 2014 (UTC)

Tell me honestly, did you have to look up the Antarctica thing? (I did.) Anna Frodesiak (talk) 00:22, 16 August 2014 (UTC)

... Yes. I no longer trust my own knowledge without checking Wikipedia first.  Philg88 ^♦talk 00:32, 16 August 2014 (UTC)

Just for fun

...or maybe I should write an article about it? :) Did You Know... that Sweden is sometimes called the Japan of Europe? We also take our shoes of indoors, bow when we greet each other and regard nature as having a soul of its own. (Apropos wa, JB, conflict resolution and the rest.) There is even an ethnological paper on the subject. (tsk tsk...) Hokkaido? No, Gotland. Cheers, w.carter-Talk 23:15, 16 August 2014 (UTC)

Well. kompis, I think that this sort of comparison is part of human nature - I've heard Shanghai is the Paris of the east; Hainan is the Hawaii of China and probably a couple of others that I've forgotten. I'm not sure what you'd call the article, but if you can satisfy the notability guideline and it complies with the rest of Wikipedia's requirements then why not? :) Alternatively, there is always Culture of Sweden Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 04:27, 17 August 2014 (UTC)

Just kidding.:) And Culture of Sweden is yet another Swe article without refs... Why am I not surprised? It's downright embarrassing being a Swede around here. Best, w.carter-Talk 08:27, 17 August 2014 (UTC)

Jervois Street

This removal is not a new one: I have routinely and since several years removed Wikiproject China banners from purely local Hong Kong articles, since I consider that it is logically a parent project of Wikiproject HK, and that, like categories, having Category:China and Category:Hong Kong in the same article would be redundant. Your comment is the first one that I have for such a removal. If I understand what you mean with "sensitivity", then I believe that "sensitive" people would appreciate the expression of such a parentage of projects. Nevertheless, if you believe that some people will feel more secure or that whatever view of the world they have will be better represented by having the two banners, than let's have the two banners. Underwaterbuffalo (talk) 03:59, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the message Underwaterbuffalo. My reasoning is a reflection of the "One country, two systems" philosophy apropos China and Hong Kong. I don't feel that strongly about either way, but given that we have PRC/Taiwan issues elsewhere with some heavy POV advocates on both sides, I think it's better if Wikipedia stays on the fence and doesn't imply that China has completely absorbed HK by having only a single banner—I know that sounds ridiculous but some people feel very strongly about this sort of nuance. As an aside, further investigation also shows that the addition of the WPCHINA banner is done by a bot (I'm guessing by detecting Chinese characters and the presence of a stub template). Cheers,  Philg88 ^♦talk 04:26, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

From my fairly long experience editing HK related articles, I can tell that such POV pushing for PRC/HK issues is pretty much absent from the English Wikipedia. I would be even quite surprised if someone came here and tried to advocate something along the lines that HK is not part of China. There was an editor very long time ago, who was willing to portray HK as a "country", but the consensus against this point of view has naturally been prevalent since. These "WP China" banners were added by a bot, and I also believe that it was more based on practical aspects than political. So I have rather considered their removal as a mere correction of some bot errance, and again, noone has ever even commented on this. Underwaterbuffalo (talk) 04:46, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Fair comment. As you you say, this is a bot issue not a human one. If removing the banner becomes a problem in the future we can deal with it as and when. BTW, sterling efforts on improving the HK road articles, well done. As you know, my view was in favour of redirects for non-major routes but there are certainly some worth keeping as stand alone articles based on your new sources. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 04:54, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Thank you. Regarding the redirects, I agree that they make sense in some cases, but then the List of streets and roads in Hong Kong article could be improved by including some of the information contained in the redirected articles, like for instance the origin of the name and the Chinese version of the name. Underwaterbuffalo (talk) 05:05, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Yes, you're right. I'd like to see something along the lines of Private housing estates in Hong Kong with a column to add notes like "Named after X" etc. A page move might also be in order to dump the "List of" in the current title. Cheers,  Philg88 ^♦talk 05:16, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

DYK?

Thank you for fixing the article. :) It is now moved. (Yayh!) I have noticed that you from time to time like to do DYK's, something that I am totally unfamiliar with. I think this has to be done just after a new article is moved into main. Since you are as much involved in this article as I am, feel free to do one of those if you want to. Best, w.carter-Talk 08:25, 12 August 2014 (UTC)

Hey Kompis, you're welcome. As for the DYK, I'm not sure if there is anything "hooky" enough for a submission. Some of the reviewers at DYK are fanatical about referencing and I'm not sure that even if we could pick an interesting fact that we'd be able to provide the necessary citations. It's up to you if you want to go ahead (and I'll help of course if needed) but the clock is ticking and you have 5 days to qualify the article for the DYK window. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 09:22, 12 August 2014 (UTC)

(watching) You have seven days now between creation and nomination, and when you nominate the article doesn't have to be all ready, - some get improved in weeks after the nom. Citations are needed, but again, you can add some later. Which article, btw? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:42, 12 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the input Gerda, the article in question is Puankhequa. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 09:57, 12 August 2014 (UTC)

The article looks good to me, and I think his "European factories" are interesting ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:03, 12 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, but I think I'll pass on this one. Just wanted to mention it.:) Btw, the "|ref=harv" you added to the ref is new to me. What is that? Something I have to add in other places? w.carter-Talk 11:21, 12 August 2014 (UTC)

If you use Harvard referencing (which includes {{sfn}}) then you need to provide an anchor point for the citation, which is what "ref=harv" does. You will only see errors caused by the omission of the parameter if you have this installed.  Philg88 ^♦talk 12:19, 12 August 2014 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: While we're on the subject, can you see a DYK for Henry Lansdell? I can't but he did do some unusual things.  Philg88 ^♦talk 15:52, 13 August 2014 (UTC)

Indeed ;) - just enter the source after distribution of religious tracts in Siberia's prisons, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:04, 13 August 2014 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt:  Done Sufficient do you think?  Philg88 ^♦talk 22:10, 13 August 2014 (UTC)

Nice! Please a ref for the last sentence in the first paragraph, and projects on the talk. Will nominate after sleep ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:21, 13 August 2014 (UTC)

Got to be done if only for the photo (pictured dressed a knight in flowery trousers; far out, ye knave)Belle (talk) 23:27, 13 August 2014 (UTC)

@Belle: I must admit that I hadn't noticed the far out trousers. Henry seems to have had a penchant for dressing up - his books are peppered with pictures of him in all sorts of strange attire.  Philg88 ^♦talk 05:30, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: Projects added. I'm not sure where you want that extra reference. Do you mean where it says "He established the Clergyman's Magazine in 1875, which he edited until 1883"?  Philg88 ^♦talk 05:30, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

Exactly. Reviewers look at the ends of paragraphs, - if a fact has no ref, put it in the middle ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:32, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

 Done Thanks for pointing out the omission. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 12:38, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

nominated - I like DYK mentioning prison, see my user page ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:54, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the nomination. I think that this is the first article I've created that had a prison based DYK hook so don't hold your breath for the next one ;)  Philg88 ^♦talk 13:51, 14 August 2014 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: Heads up for you: Mostafa Salameh is a new article by a new user and not everyone climbs Everest. DYK?  Philg88 ^♦talk 04:31, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Will nominate ;) - no more this week, pleasantly busy in RL - please do something about archiving this page, at least get rid of the bot notices, - BracketBot is not in love with you (but with me, and then left, sob) ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:42, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks. Gerda. I'll trim Bracketbot's enthusiasm. I've no idea why he likes me so much but he keeps coming back :) Cheers,  Philg88 ^♦talk 08:50, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Proposal

There is currently a discussion, you might be interested in, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Record_charts#Inclusion_of_Amazon.2C_Spotify.2C_iTunes.2C_Beatport_under_digital_charts Thanks. prokaryotes (talk) 18:07, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Hi prokaryotes and thanks for the message. Sorry, but the discussion had closed by the time I got to it. As requested at that page, I've commented on the new Beatport topic. Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 07:12, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

A question

Hey Phil, I have a question since you're running for adminship thought of asking you, let there be two editors, X editor and Y editor. Both of them were editing and improving an article, X editor thought to change its citation style from {{cite}} to {{Sfn}}. And X editor started changing it being WP:Bold. Suddenly Y editor reverted the change with an edit summary WP:CITEVAR and WP:CONSENSUS. X editor started a thread for consensus at it's talk page. Y editor was having a disagreement with X editor. Although the article looks like a mess and have heavy citation clutter with {{Cite}} but still Y editor supported using {{Cite}} with reasons like, Newbies will not understand how {{Sfn}} works. Suddenly another newbie came in and supported editor X. Y editor almost confused and can't handle the situation, he left messages at two admins talk page (Both the admins were good friends of Y editor) and started calling them at the articles talk page for discussion although both the admins have no relation with the article (never have edited that page). Y editor explained one of the admin at the admins talk page that X editor is an inexperienced newbie (X editor helped 1 article to meet GA, 1 article to meet FL and have started 3 DYKs). One of the admin came and took the side of Y editor and accused X editor for WP:BATTLE. I have tried my best to explain the case, now the question arises who is correct, X editor or Y editor?? Didn't Y editor actually canvassed when he called those unrelated admins (admin interven was not required)?? Is it correct to call X editor inexperienced newbie when he have done some good works like DYK, FL, GA?? Did X editor used common sense?? Jim Carter (from public cyber) 06:35, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Hi, Jim. Seeing that someday you wish to become an administrator, this is an ideal matter for you to use your judgment skills on. You are well experienced now, so this is perfect. Take plenty of time. Think about it. When you are ready, you tell me what you would do as an administrator. I look forward to hearing what you have to say. And don't rush. Consider all of the options.  Philg88 ^♦talk 08:58, 18 August 2014 (UTC)

Let me think... Now, first of all X editor did a mistake. According to WP:CITEVAR changing citation style needs WP:CONSENSUS which in this case X editor initially haven't got. Secondly {{Cite}} and {{Sfn}} format are equally accepted on Wikipedia. The revert by Y editor and it's edit summary was correct and to the point. X editor was correct but the reason provided by Y editor was also correct if the article gets heavy traffic from newbies. Instead of forcing for a total change, X editor must try using tool which helps editing when there is a WP:OVERKILL in the article. Thirdly, According to WP:CANVASS the messages to the admins talk page can't be called canvassing until the messages use unneutral tone. It is also possible that Y editor is not familiar with the works done by X editor so he said "inexperienced" assuming good faith. I will judge the language used by X editor in the discussion and if X editor continues to disagree with the consensus and try to change the citation style against consensus then it can be called WP:BATTLE per WP:IDHT. Now, answering the questions.

1. According to me Y editor is correct. But if at least two editor support X editor then I would recommend opening a WP:RfC if they feel a more broader consensus is required.
2. No he haven't canvassed if his messages were neutral and I also assume that the input by the admin were honest and impartial.
3. Since X editor was involved in creating DYKs, GAs and FLs so calling them "newbie" is not really fair. But I just AGF that Y editor is not familiar with his work.

I would like to know what you think about my judgement. I tried my best to answer. Jim Carter (from public cyber) 08:40, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

Thanks Jim That was an excellent script you linked for segregating references - it will be very useful.

As for your original question, your analysis is fine but there is nothing in the dispute AFAICS that requires either admin intervention or action - it can all be resolved on the talk page by the editors concerned. I suppose if X editor felt strongly enough about being called an "inexperienced newbie" (s)he could take it to WP:ANI but I doubt they'd get very far and it might even boomerang. Best  Philg88 ^♦talk 10:08, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

See the question once more, Y editor called Admins when he felt he can't handle the situation maybe because he thought that X editor might WP:EDITWAR. Yes, X editor will get a boomerang if they report it at AIN. Since X editor has started changing the citation style without consensus, that means he lacks the understanding of the policy WP:CITEVAR hence still inexperienced but not newbie because he worked in starting DYKs etc. Btw what would have been your thoughts if I run for adminship?? Jim Carter (from public cyber) 10:28, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

Well, Jim maybe you should wait until you encounter an actual similar situation and see what happens. As for you running for adminship, sorry but way too soon.  Philg88 ^♦talk 10:47, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

I was just kidding. I fail my own criteria for adminship. Jim Carter (from public cyber) 10:53, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

GOCE July drive and August blitz

Guild of Copy Editors July 2014 backlog elimination drive wrap-up Participation: Thanks to everyone who participated in the July drive. Of the 40 people who signed up this drive, 22 copy edited at least one article. Final results, including barnstars awarded, are available here. Progress report: We reduced our article backlog from 2400 articles to 2199 articles in July. This is a new month-end record low for the backlog. Nice work, everyone! Blitz: The August blitz will run from August 24–30. The blitz will focus on articles from the GOCE's Requests page. Awards will be given out to everyone who copy edits at least one of the target articles. The blitz will run from August 24–30. Sign up here! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators Jonesey95, Baffle gab1978, and Miniapolis. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list. Newsletter delivered by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 15:11, 19 August 2014 (UTC)

TWL coordination

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HK

Thank you for your message and your great work. It's great to see you on the HK projects! Underwaterbuffalo (talk) 04:22, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

New admin

Moved to User:Philg88/Barnstars

Thanks for your support kompis No doubt you will enlighten me as to the Swedish word for mop in due course :). Best,  Philg88 ^♦talk 16:33, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

Might as well get it over with then: Swedish for mop is "mopp". (Think we nicked it from you guys) And your name shines sooo bright with the new script I managed to find all by my self. Look what you've done to me, I'm a script-seeker now! :) The Force is with You, w.carter-Talk 17:32, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

"Mopp" ???? How incredibly dull, kompis. The least I was hoping for was something like vaktmästeri bihang (thanks Google).  Philg88 ^♦talk 17:40, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

Ah... there is no pleasing some... This might be more appropriate for You then: A hand made, wooden cleaning utility, made in a province near Canton (now known as Guangzhou) and delivered to Europe by one of the SOIC ships, would be called a "sopkvast". Better? w.carter-Talk 17:48, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

@W.carter: Much. Thanks. End of thread please, I need to go learn about using my new sopkvas. Cheers,  Philg88 ^♦talk 18:00, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

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