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Image source problem with Image:RievaulxAbbey Yorkshire 04.jpg

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Yorkshire Article

Thank you for your contributions to the Yorkshire article. The references were enlightening!! I have used the discussion page of the article to question the structure of the article and would welcome your input.--Harkey Lodger 09:24, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Are you still reworking the Yorkshire article? If so, please would you give some indication of the structure that you intend to use for the article on the talk page so that others can see the logic and make contributions. Thanks for your work so far.--Harkey Lodger (talk) 18:05, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

Lack of sources

Your recent contribution(s) to the Misplaced Pages article Administrative reforms in Yorkshire are very much appreciated. However, you did not provide references or sources for your information. Keeping Misplaced Pages accurate and verifiable is very important, and as you might be aware there is currently a drive to improve the quality of Misplaced Pages by encouraging editors to cite the sources they used when adding content. If sources are left unreferenced, it may count as original research, which is not allowed. Can you provide in the article specific references to any books, articles, websites or other reliable sources that will allow people to verify the content in the article? You can use a citation method listed at How to cite sources. Thanks! -- John Broughton (♫♫) 17:08, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Robin Hood edits

Thank you for taking the time to post your concerns (automated as they were) on my User Talk page. Because you are new to the WP community and all, you might not be aware that stock messages about being reverted are usually reserved for beginning contributors still learning the mechanics of the WP system, and not those who have been editing for a while (in my case, for over a year), and that they can be perceived by the more snippy of the editors as patronizing. I certainly didn't take that intent from your use of the automated message, but in the future, check the user's contributions (off to the left, fifth up from the bottom). If they have a longer history, take the time to explain in more detail about your concerns. Actually, that's pretty much the Second Most Important thing you need to remember about editing in Misplaced Pages: explain yourself. If you want to know (or even care ;)) about the other three important things, let me know.
Welcome to Misplaced Pages, Yorkshirian. If you have questions, please feel free to ask. We are all in this together. - Arcayne () 17:14, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Look, I am not questioning your edits. I never really have. I asked that you present your edits in portioned edits, so if there was a problem, an editor wouldn't have to address or revert the entire edit. if you will recall, this is not something new that I'm telling you about. You are a smart editor, Yorkshirian; do not for a moment believe that I think otherwise. However, you need to show a little wiki-love and let us all learn about what you have to offer in your edits rahter than coming on with a full re-write. Give us the chance to agree with you instead of dropping a huge edit in our laps and expecting us to comment on it en toto. I hope I am making myself clear. Add your edits incrementally, and allow for discussion. - Arcayne () 02:51, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

So, now my insistence that you discuss yoiur edits is vandalism? When did yu fall off the Assume Good Faith train? If you aren't going to respond to the repeated requests to add your changes slowly, then you have NO ONE to blame but yourself when they are removed. Please consult an admin if this is at all unclear to you. You will discuss your edits, or you will find a grat many of them undone. If it sounds like I'm getting a bit pissed, I usually do so when accused of vandalism. - Arcayne () 14:02, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

Talk:York Museum Gardens#GA review

Hi there,

Of course, there's nothing wrong with taking matters in your own hands when someone has been having such delays as I have, but the list at WP:GAC was written to avoid duplicate work. I found out you promoted the article after I edited the entire article, and I would have appreciated a note saying you'd taken over. If you take any nominations from other snails like me, make sure you leave them a comment saying you've taken over so you can save them some work. In this case, I happen to disagree with your assessment that the article was well written, so I have nominated the article for reassessment (both the article talk and the GAR nom will give a little further detail). I'd be happy to personally promote again if the issues I mention are addressed (if the reassessment nomination succeeds). - Mgm| 21:26, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

• I assumed that anyone who reviews an article mentions it on the nominations page at WP:GAC where I left a clear note. Anyway, serves me right for not reporting the delay. (sorry for not logging in)- 131.211.161.234 10:06, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
• Ah well. I'll look at the bright side. I've brought a new page to your attention... :) - Mgm| 17:44, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

TfD nomination of Template:Infobox Yorkshire county‎

Template:Infobox Yorkshire county‎ has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. — MRSC • Talk 08:01, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

Issues relating to civility

I'm concerned and offended by this edit summary: rmv some Londoner injected POV, waiting for restoration of Yorkshire userbox which was defaced. Do you think an apology can be forthcoming so we can clear the air and work constructively together on sections of the encyclopedia that interest us? MRSC • Talk 13:45, 10 December 2007 (UTC)