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Hi, SchroCat. I'm just posting to let you know that P. G. Wodehouse bibliography – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for July 2. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008 (Talk) 20:19, 8 June 2018 (UTC)
I am glad to see this has been sorted out. It would have been an immense loss to Wikipedia if the block had stood. Betty Logan (talk) 22:10, 15 August 2018 (UTC)
Good to see you back, SchroCat. The encyclopedia would be a drearier place without you. Regards --RexxS (talk) 12:52, 16 August 2018 (UTC)
Wehwalt just scheduled this one, From Russia, with Love (novel). Are there any free images you like for the blurb? Maybe one of the Orient Express, or some scene from Istanbul? - Dank (push to talk) 01:09, 18 August 2018 (UTC)
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Thanks. The conceit at TFA is that it's a daily column, up-to-the-minute. The reality sometimes disappoints ... but if we know that it's still there, then we usually prefer "where it remains". Do we know? - Dank (push to talk) 23:54, 3 September 2018 (UTC)
It is good to see you back and I hope to get to your Dickens shortly. Do you have time to review the above at FAC? For some reason it's having trouble getting reviewers.--Wehwalt (talk) 22:33, 8 September 2018 (UTC)
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This is to let you know that the Aberfan disaster article has been scheduled as today's featured article for October 21, 2018. Please check the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/October 21, 2018, but note that a coordinator will trim the lead to around 1100 characters anyway, so you aren't obliged to do so. This is different enough from the Wodehouse that it doesn't matter that you were the main contribuyor to both. Thanks! Jimfbleak - talk to me? 13:52, 11 September 2018 (UTC)
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Hi -- I see you're correcting some numbers in the WT:FAC table, but I wondered if you'd noticed the date range? The table is based on the featured logs from February 17 through February 18. Oxenfree was promoted in June 18 -- that's why I didn't include that one in the table. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 20:32, 16 September 2018 (UTC)
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Hi, I saw you reverted my edit at Burke and Hare murders. Although of course citation methods may vary, the footnote before the block quote is not uncommon; the template documentation actually calls it the "typical use". This is so that the footnote cannot be confused for part of the quoted material. If you feel strongly about it, don't mind the drive-by suggestion. Did you look at other parts of my edit before reverting, though? The use of the source= variable is not generally recommended for the quote template, and for the "19th century Edinburgh rhyme" it's just a duplication of the prose. The men's names are given redundantly in the lead image caption; the text has several varieties of "undertake" which don't seem to mean anything and can be omitted, and likewise other expressions can be simplified. Please don't wholly undo good faith edits without comment. Kim Post (talk)
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Hi, I saw you reverted my edit at Burke and Hare murders. Although of course citation methods may vary, the footnote before the block quote is not uncommon; the template documentation actually calls it the "typical use". This is so that the footnote cannot be confused for part of the quoted material. If you feel strongly about it, don't mind the drive-by suggestion. Did you look at other parts of my edit before reverting, though? The use of the source= variable is not generally recommended for the quote template, and for the "19th century Edinburgh rhyme" it's just a duplication of the prose. The men's names are given redundantly in the lead image caption; the text has several varieties of "undertake" which don't seem to mean anything and can be omitted, and likewise other expressions can be simplified. Please don't wholly undo good faith edits without comment. Kim Post (talk)
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Thank you for doing [1] this. I'll keep it in mind. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 182.58.90.111 (talk) 15:21, 4 October 2018 (UTC)
Hello
I notice you reverted my edits to the Television section here (and to the Casino Royale article); your edit summary said the episode was linked before... where is that? I couldn't see one, and the TV section ought to have a link to it, which is why I put it in.
Also, you are right about him being credited as James, but the name used throughout is Jimmy, and I think the name change should be mentioned, as it is with the Mathis and Leiter characters. Regards, Swanny18 (talk) 22:53, 4 October 2018 (UTC)
Hello SchroCat, been a while. How are things going on with your good self? BTW, Kailash29792 has listed this article about a 1965 cult classic film in Tamil cinema for peer reviewing with the intention of preparing it for FAC and subsequently taking it to FA. As always, your constructive comments would be deeply appreciated. Also do have a look at his other FAC. Thank you. — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 08:17, 6 October 2018 (UTC)
I found your comment on Scarface (1932 film) about Rotten Tomatoes interesting and you make a good point. I decided to remove that statement from the lead in order to give it less emphasis. I have considered removing from the article entirely, since I do tend to agree that reviews contemporary with the film shed more light on its actual reception and quality. I have found it difficult to remove it completely, however, mostly because of the significance of the 100% Fresh rating for some people. I think there is some, if any, significance to it, especially considering there is an article about it. I wanted to ask you whether you think it's important to take it out of the article completely or whether I could do some reorganizing to decrease the emphasis it has on the page, while still keeping it in for those who would be interested to know the RT score. I understand and agree with your view of RT, but there are likely some who would disagree with you and maybe it would be best to keep it in the article to appeal to all readers (I imagine the average reader is looking up the article while they are watching the film or before deciding whether to watch it, to find some highlights about it they may find interesting or relevant, one of which may be an RT score) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Skyes(BYU) (talk • contribs)
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes sampled 36 reviews from 2002 to 2018 and judged all of them as positive." should suffice. Cheers - SchroCat (talk) 09:35, 16 October 2018 (UTC)
To anyone who is interested, I have just opened an FAC for Shergar, a fascinating tale of racing, high stakes, theft, ransom demands, and a sad end to a superb and friendly horse. All constructive comments are much appreciated. - SchroCat (talk) 13:10, 23 October 2018 (UTC)
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Why did you close the Talk discussion at "Restoration (England)"? I was genuinely trying to explain the reasoning for the wording of the page, rather than just engage in a broader discussion of the topic. Alssa1 (talk) 14:39, 29 October 2018 (UTC)
Hello. Over the years we have both known very solid contributors who can sometimes be surly and dig their heels in. I don't think the recent debacle on talk FAC was different, and urge reconciliation. Thank you for hatting. Best. Ceoil (talk) 21:12, 9 November 2018 (UTC)
Good day! Do you have any experience working on articles for film score composers? I've been slowly hammering on Joseph Bishara and I'm stuck in a bit of a "he scored this...and then he scored this" rut. If you want to meddle with it or leave any notes for me, I'd appreciate it. I'll eventually send it to GAN or FAC. --Laser brain (talk) 00:21, 13 November 2018 (UTC)
Hi Gavin, how are you? I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. As I mentioned I would be recently, I've nominated Pod for PR and would be super happy for any comments from you: Wikipedia:Peer review/Pod (The Breeders album)/archive1. Thank you! Moisejp (talk) 06:07, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
Hi there, noticed this is still unsourced, he voiced Blofeld. Bond topic article! Care to sort it out? Cheers.♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:23, 14 November 2018 (UTC)
Hi, SchroCat. I'm just posting to let you know that List of works by H. Rider Haggard – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for December 3. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008 (Talk) 22:19, 16 November 2018 (UTC)
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Just to let you know I've scheduled the above TFA for 8 February ... I mean 17 October ... no, 1 August ... well, actually, it's 25 December. Surprise, surprise. Enjoy having the comma-obsessed with your plum pudding.--Wehwalt (talk) 23:20, 19 November 2018 (UTC)
I cannot accept that Operation Animals is too tangential to the article on Operation Mincemeat. Its specific purpose, although not mentioned to ELAS or any other Greek resistance organisation, was to contribute to the deception plan for Operation Husky (the invasion of Sicily). If it is tangential, then so too is all the information about manoevres in Syria, forces in Tunisia using landlines rather than radios etc. I will restore it in a while.
The wartime usage of "Combined Operations" referred to Commando raids and other operations carried out under the auspices of Mountbatten's Combined Operations Headquarters, and was usually capitalised (certainly in Milton's work, if this is used as a reference). If not capitalised, it should not be linked to the article on Combined operations which is anachronistic and misleading. HLGallon (talk) 11:46, 20 November 2018 (UTC)
You actually wrote focus on the content not the contributors and then days later you restore a post which contradicts that principle? - Gothicfilm (talk) 07:31, 22 November 2018 (UTC)
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For your excellent work on Pete Shelley's article after the sad news of his death. Nice work. Lugnuts Fire Walk with Me 10:53, 7 December 2018 (UTC) |
Many thanks Lugnuts - that's much appreciated. Cheers - SchroCat (talk) 13:00, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
On 7 December 2018, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Pete Shelley, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. SpencerT•C 14:22, 7 December 2018 (UTC)
Would you take a quick look at this alteration please. Both versions read fine to me but I am wondering if there is a technically correct variant? Betty Logan (talk) 17:45, 9 December 2018 (UTC)
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Hello SchroCat, Early in A Child's Christmas in Wales the young Dylan and his friend Jim Prothero witness smoke pouring from Jim's home. After the conflagration has been extinguished Dylan writes that My thanks to you for your efforts to keep the 'pedia readable in case the firemen chose one of our articles :-) Best wishes to you and yours and happy editing in 2019. MarnetteD|Talk 08:07, 18 December 2018 (UTC) |
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Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and troll-free. Ealdgyth - Talk 17:07, 18 December 2018 (UTC) |
Just curious if your comment at the TFA discussion was inspired by Auric Goldfinger's "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action."?--Wehwalt (talk) 13:17, 21 December 2018 (UTC)
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Dropping by to say that Tottenham outrage is by far my favourite FA ever. Amazing work bringing the chase to life! Joe (talk) 16:32, 23 January 2019 (UTC)
Well done, SchroCat. A great effort. Martinevans123 (talk) 22:35, 23 January 2019 (UTC) (.... but hardly worth £80 in gold, silver and coppers, alas)
...for your kind words at North-Eastern Area Command's FAC! Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 23:54, 27 January 2019 (UTC)
Hello, SchroCat. Can you please fix this good faith attempt at a currency equivalency?: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Henry_Labouch%C3%A8re&type=revision&diff=880561518&oldid=877672189 Thanks for any help! -- Ssilvers (talk) 23:49, 28 January 2019 (UTC)
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SchroCat, I have asked the folks at WP:SHIPS to check some of the metrics on the two vessels. Displacement is often conflated with grt and nrt (and I think the BBC may have done that in the Evans piece, especially as the numerical value of the stated "weight" of the collier is so close to its that of the net registered tonnage). I have not weighed in at FAC as these concerns can easily be addressed and such details are not of major importance to most readers. Regards, Kablammo (talk) 01:38, 20 February 2019 (UTC)
SC, is the 19 ft figure for Bywell also depth of hold? It seems large for the draught of a vessel that size. Kablammo (talk) 02:00, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
Hello S. I hope you are well. Your delightful edit summary brought to mind this bit of fun from my younger years. Cheers. MarnetteD|Talk 08:40, 23 February 2019 (UTC)
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Gavin, someone listed this at WP:TFAP for April ... any issues? I don't make the call on scheduling, but if it's good to go, I'll do a suggested blurb. - Dank (push to talk) 15:14, 24 February 2019 (UTC)
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To any TPSs, Tim riley and I have just finished re-writing Round the Horne and popped it into PR for comments. It would be bona to vada your dolly old ekes there for any fantabulosa thoughts you may have. Cheers - SchroCat (talk) 21:26, 6 March 2019 (UTC)
Hi, SchroCat. I'm just posting to let you know that Agatha Christie bibliography – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for March 29. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008 (Talk) 03:53, 9 March 2019 (UTC)