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The fiscally responsible approach to editing

References in Misplaced Pages are like money. You have it, your edits go places; you don't, then they are not accepted. And of course you are not allowed to print your own money, i.e. make-up your own references, they have to be from third-party, reliable sources, i.e. real money from a real bank. Needless to say you are not allowed to spend other people's money. All currency may have to go through the scanner for validation. It is a simple system actually because Misplaced Pages is like a (data) bank. If the deposits (i.e. edits) you are making are good, your credit limit (i.e. your credibility as an editor) increases. But if you start making counterfeit deposits, (i.e. bogus edits), the accountants, (other editors), may want to have a word with you and, of course, your credit cards will be cancelled, (i.e. your credibility will be zero).

Room of the Archives (Please mind your step. The building is kinda old and slightly decrepit)

A barnstar for you!

	The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
	It seems like you have helped in a bunch of sockpuppet investigations. Thank you! APerson (talk!) 23:31, 26 July 2013 (UTC)

Thank you very much APerson for the nice barnstar and your kind words. It is nice to know that my anti-socking efforts are appreciated. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  00:29, 27 July 2013 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Photographer's Barnstar
	Have you been given one of these? If not, you should have been! Your photos of Greece are brilliant and bring so much to the articles that utilise them. Adieu! LudicrousTripe (talk) 17:58, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

Thank you very much LudicrousTripe for this wonderful barnstar. It's actually the only time anyone bothered to award me one. It really means a lot to me after so many years uploading all kinds of pictures here. It is a very nice and thoughtful gesture and I gratefully acknowledge it. Take care. Au revoir. Δρ.Κ.  22:23, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	For your editing and scrutiny of articles for the betterment of Misplaced Pages, I award you this barnstar. Cheers, Kierzek (talk) 13:14, 23 August 2013 (UTC)

Thank you very much Kierzek for this thoughtful gesture. I was never called tireless in barnstar form before and it is a nice surprise and a unique honour to receive it from an editor I greatly respect. Cheers. :) Δρ.Κ. 

FYI

Please see this comment, which might indirectly concern you. Note though that I don't intend it as a complaint against your redaction per se (you can quote me on that!), but merely an attempt to understand the current norms regarding BLP on wikipedia to see if should still be occasionally making an edit here or not. 50.148.126.65 (talk) 00:42, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for the notification. I'm not interested in pursuing this further. I tried to enforce BLP per recent precedent of reverts by other editors on that talkpage and then the political ****storm erupted. That's a sure sign to keep away from it. And yes, please continue making edits here. It is readily apparent that you are an open-minded, eloquent and fair person. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  02:03, 31 August 2013 (UTC)

Your mentorship and expertise

I suppose that I haven't discussed anything with you for a long time. At what are you expert? Lately, I've done a lot of requested moves, and I've been scolded sometimes for wasting energy on requesting title changes. What should I do? Also, I'm advised to find a "law" expert regarding case titles and article names of cases. --George Ho (talk) 20:52, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

Hi George. Long time no see. Nice to see you. I am not a law expert so I cannot advise you on legal article titles. As for meeting opposition on some of your moves, I can only advise you in a generic manner. That is if the opposition is from two editors or more, perhaps it is an indication that your move is controversial so you should consider abandoning the effort. If there is only one opposer the best thing to do is discuss the matter with the editor and if it drags on you should seek a third opinion at WP:3O. Having said that, I think article moves is a cleanup effort. Perhaps you could add other cleanup tasks to that list. Diversification is sometimes a good idea. Concentrating your edits on only one area may cause problems occasionally. Take care and if you have further questions don't hesitate to ask. Δρ.Κ.  22:03, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

Someone accused me of misunderstanding MOS:LAW#Article titles. Is there something wrong with it, or where can I spend energy on? George Ho (talk) 01:47, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

On Misplaced Pages, especially during disputes, editors accuse other editors of not understanding policy so you being accused of not understanding policy is not particularly alarming. I am not familiar with the dispute you are referring to but if you want to continue to participate in that discussion I'd suggest you file a report at WP:3O and see what their opinion is. Your future actions in this respect should be determined by how important you think this subject is to you. In the end, you are the only one who can decide that. Δρ.Κ.  06:06, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

I told Magog about this, but I'll give links to you also: WT:Manual of Style/Legal, Talk:United States v. Microsoft Corp., User talk:George Ho, User talk:GregJackP, Talk:Sega v. Accolade. The 3O is useless because there is third-party involved already. George Ho (talk) 06:13, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

I gave your links a quick look and IMO it looks like a no consensus situation with another editor as your main opposition. Such cases are tough to resolve. I see you already had an RFC. Have you considered WP:DRN? Δρ.Κ.  21:02, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

IMO, based on a cursory and incomplete reading of the information you gave me, the remaining option is to wait and see how your "Requested move 2" on the Microsoft case goes. If it passes then you will know you have consensus. If not, then you should disengage. This looks like a dispute which is not easy to resolve and it may be a long time before it gets settled. I don't think it is advisable to pursue this strongly in the absence of any clear community support. Δρ.Κ.  21:27, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

So what do you think about MOS:LAW#Article titles? Not well-explained, or what? Should it explain Roe v. Wade? George Ho (talk) 22:32, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

Sorry George. I can't help you with that. Not only I am not an expert on legal onomatology but this is a subject which is not exactly up there with my favourite pastimes. In fact it may be at the very bottom if there was one. Δρ.Κ. 

DYK for Googled: The End of the World as We Know It

On 17 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Googled: The End of the World as We Know It, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in Googled: The End of the World as We Know It, Ken Auletta uses the story The Purloined Letter to describe the attitude of the traditional media executives toward Google? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Googled: The End of the World as We Know It. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Did not cite?

What exactly did I edit on the VIXX page that was not verified? And I did in fact cite sources (If you are referring to the "Milky Way Showcase" section) or are you referring to the member positions I edited in (I'm sure that was common knowledge and already established) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Goth67 (talk • contribs)

Your edit here added positions without a reference. All I did is remind you that in this encyclopedia if you add anything it must be referenced. Please add references for these positions or do not add them again. There is no such thing as positions for K-pop groups which are "common knowledge and already established" without references. Δρ.Κ.  23:31, 21 November 2013 (UTC)

BTW, not only the positions are not common knowledge and already established but soon after you added the unsourced positions an IP immediately changed all of them. This is why we need the reliable references: to stabilise the information and make it verifiable so that noone can change it to their liking. Δρ.Κ.  23:47, 21 November 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Gardiki Castle, Corfu

On 26 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gardiki Castle, Corfu, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Gardiki Castle in Corfu is considered one of the most imposing architectural remains in the Ionian Islands? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gardiki Castle, Corfu. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Nine Muses

Just curious why you removed the birthdays from Nine Muses (band). EvergreenFir (talk) 04:02, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Can you guess? Δρ.Κ.  04:03, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

The only decent reason I can think of is that they are incorrect. However, your edit explanation does not mention their veracity, just "quality control". EvergreenFir (talk) 20:44, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Ok. Wrong guess. I will give you the answer then. The only decent reason I can think of in an encyclopaedic environment is verifiability and reliable sources. No? Δρ.Κ.  21:45, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

And let's not forget whose edits I reverted: Amanidiotdo. Amanidiotdo: Strange username: "A man idiot do". Also adding unverifiable information without reliable sources. Overall not a very encyclopaedic picture. Don't you think? In any case if you have any more ideas, or want to defend Amanidiot's edits any further, please take them up on the article talkpage. Thank you. Δρ.Κ.  21:55, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Well thanks for explaining your reasoning. That said, you don't need to be condescending. I was asking in earnest. EvergreenFir (talk) 04:01, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

May I remind you of not prejudging my intentions? I was as clear and patient as I could be trying to explain to you things that are supposed to be self-evident: Noone should add any material in any article if it is not referenced, especially in a BLP. This is basic quality control and should be self-evident to everyone. Yet here you were asking me why I deleted unsourced information and coming back for more. I then explained a few more things about my revert including details about the username of the editor which sounded a lot like he was calling himself an idiot. I also advised you that any disputed edit should be addressed on the talkpage of the article. You took this as condescension. I don't know why and frankly I don't care. You should have been able to check these details out before you came to my talkpage asking questions with self-evident answers. I thought you needed advice on reliable sources and verifiability. I was wrong. You also need more advice regarding assuming good faith. Δρ.Κ.  04:36, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

I did not prejudge your intentions. I judged your tone as condescension. I came here to ask your reasoning, and I got my answer. I am fine with your explanation. But don't expect a hearty thanks for deigning to explain your actions to me. I should have guessed from your "guess" and "Ok. Wrong guess. I will give you the answer then.", but I assumed good faith. It appears I was mistaken. EvergreenFir (talk) 16:55, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Old Fortress, Corfu

Hello! Your submission of Old Fortress, Corfu at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Lajbi 11:14, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

Hello! Your submission of Old Fortress, Corfu at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Lajbi 10:23, 5 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for New Fortress, Corfu

On 4 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article New Fortress, Corfu, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the sea defences of the New Fortress of Corfu were destroyed by the British when the British protectorate came to an end and the island was united with Greece in 1864? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/New Fortress, Corfu. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Saint Spyridon Church

On 7 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Saint Spyridon Church, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the inner sarcophagus holding the remains of Saint Spyridon inside the Saint Spyridon Church in Corfu has a removable bottom to facilitate the changing of the saint's slippers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Saint Spyridon Church. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

A barnstar for you!

	The anti-sockpuppet barnstar
	Thanks for your numerous and ever so helpful investigations of sockpuppets. Ensignricky Talk 00:47, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

LOL. I had no idea such a barnstar existed. Therefore my surprise is double, first for getting the barnstar, second for getting a barnstar that I never heard of. Thank you very much. I really appreciate your nice gesture. It's a great looking barnstar btw. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  00:54, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

The Misplaced Pages Library Survey

As a subscriber to one of The Misplaced Pages Library's programs, we'd like to hear your thoughts about future donations and project activities in this brief survey. Thanks and cheers, Ocaasi 15:40, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

Why was my submission removed I followed the law

Works by the United States Federal Government Works produced by civilian and military employees of the United States federal government in the scope of their employment are public domain by statute in the United States — Preceding unsigned comment added by Porshegirl (talk • contribs) 08:13, 10 December 2013 (UTC)

It is not clear that the picture you uploaded is the work of the federal government. Also, you uploaded it as your own work. In addition the picture has a watermark from another website. But even if it is the work of the federal government there is no consensus to include the picture in the article. Please see the talkpage and the talkpage archives of the article. Δρ.Κ.  08:27, 10 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Old Fortress, Corfu

On 10 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Old Fortress, Corfu, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1718 lightning struck the powder magazine at the Old Fortress of Corfu (pictured) causing "one of the greatest catastrophes" in the island's history? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Old Fortress, Corfu. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Evilness

Now he was evil! Incidentally I saw him (Michael Gothard) in a movie a few months back with Christopher Lee Scream and Scream Again and he was playing a mutant on the run. Most of the movie was people chasing him!! I was wondering, do you do GA reviews at all? I have an African village Msambweni needing reviewing. It's short but sweet and given the size of settlement in Kenya is very comprehensive. I scraped together all I could find on it and have requested some images. Couldn't find anything on history but overall I think it's adequate given that it's Kenya. Happy to review anything of yours for GA if you let me know...♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:58, 10 December 2013 (UTC)

"Scream and Scream Again" sounds like a great movie. I'll try to find it. Thank you Doc for the idea. Thank you also for offering to review my articles for GA. It sounds like a great idea and I will let you know after I check a few of the articles. I haven't participated in too many GA reviews but I'll check Msambweni and will let you know. Always nice talking to you. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  20:11, 10 December 2013 (UTC)

A small reward for hard work

		The Corfu Barnstar
		For a steady production of great articles on the monuments of the beautiful island of Corfu, and on the occasion of Saint Spyridon's day, I am happy to award you with this token of appreciation! As always, dear Doctor, keep it up! Constantine ✍ 21:37, 10 December 2013 (UTC)

BTW, you might find this map interesting for the fortress articles. Cheers, Constantine ✍ 21:37, 10 December 2013 (UTC)

What can I say? I never thought a barnstar like this could exist, but then again, I didn't count on your design and technical skills. Thank you very much Kostas for this unexpected and nice award. It is a great honour and I really appreciate it. Now that you mentioned the Saint's name day, I think it is appropriate that the church article now exists, not to mention those of the other landmarks associated with that era. Thank you also for the map, it looks very detailed and clear but I think it shows fortifications in the old city perimeter that no longer exist. I wish the legend were a bit clearer. Fascinating piece. Δρ.Κ.  01:00, 11 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Kassiopi Castle

On 11 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kassiopi Castle, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Kassiopi Castle in Corfu is considered one of the most imposing architectural remains in the Ionian Islands? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kassiopi Castle. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Hi

And again thank you for your edits on my created article that is up for DYK. Much appreciated. It might not be within your field of interest but could you take a look at my created article Rebecca Simonsson which I just nominated for DYK today. Regards,--BabbaQ (talk) 22:28, 17 December 2013 (UTC)

Hi BabbaQ. You are very welcome. It was a pleasure helping out in your articles because I find the subjects interesting and nice. I'll have a look at your article and see how I can help out. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  22:41, 17 December 2013 (UTC)

My thanks

Been so busy here in Kansas, I forgot to thank you for clearing the nonsense off my talk page. Subsequently, the editor in question decided that you and FactStraight were both sockpuppets of mine, so I felt the need to address that issue personally.

Once again, thank you and hope you and yours have a safe and happy Christmas. --Kansas Bear (talk) 02:55, 19 December 2013 (UTC)

You are very welcome Kansas Bear. All the best to you too. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  03:01, 19 December 2013 (UTC)

Stora Blåsjön at prep 4

Thanks for catching that, and sorry that I missed it. I've added your credit. The discussion had gotten long enough that I was having trouble finding the DYKmakes and just went with the text under the original nomination. -Kieran (talk) 05:10, 19 December 2013 (UTC)

No problem. Thank you very much for your fast action Kieran. All the best. Δρ.Κ.  05:13, 19 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Vildmarksvägen

On 19 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Vildmarksvägen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Hällingsåfallet, a waterfall along the Vildmarksvägen route (pictured), has been described as "Sweden's answer to Niagara Falls"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Vildmarksvägen. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Vildmarksvägen har recieved over 5000 views on day 1 and over a 1000 views on day 2. Do you want to place the article at DYKstats or should I do it? :)--BabbaQ (talk) 14:25, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

Hi BabbaQ. Congrats. Why don't you do the honours. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  18:04, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

I do it :) Thank you for the help once again!--BabbaQ (talk) 18:43, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

Great! Thank you for writing articles on such beautiful subjects. :) It was a pleasure working with you. If you think I can assist in the future let me know at any time. Take care BabbaQ. Δρ.Κ.  18:50, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Stora Blåsjön

On 19 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stora Blåsjön, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the town of Stora Blåsjön, Sweden, has a moose farm featuring a pair of moose named Hilda and Herbert? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stora Blåsjön. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

J. Alan Thomas

I copied this person's acting credentials to Taxi (TV series), just in case. Also, I don't think this person is independently notable and fails WP:N and WP:BIO in many ways. Shall I nominate it as AFD? --George Ho (talk) 08:58, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

The way you describe it, it sounds like a solid proposition. I think you should go ahead. Δρ.Κ.  09:01, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

		Holiday Cheer
		Victuallers is wishing Dr K Season's Greetings! Thanks, this is just to celebrate the holiday season and promote WikiLove, and hopefully makes your day a little better. Spread the seasonal good cheer by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone with whom you had disagreements in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Share the good feelings. - Vic/Roger inspired by this - you could do the same

Thank you very much Vic for this random act of Christmas Cheer. :) Merry Christmas to you too and a Happy New Year! Take care. Δρ.Κ.  13:54, 22 December 2013 (UTC)

• • • Merry Christmas, I hope you have a good, relaxing holiday. Cheers, Kierzek (talk) 04:51, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

• • • Merry Christmas to you too Kierzek and a Happy New Year! All the Best of the Season to you. Take care. Cheers. :) Δρ.Κ.  05:10, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

Hi

Take a look at my new articles Cecilia Uddén and Emma Knyckare! Always appreciated, Cheers.--BabbaQ (talk) 15:19, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

Thank you BabbaQ. I'll have a look. Best of the Season to you! Take care. Δρ.Κ.  18:36, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

And Kitty Jutbring while you are at it. I have been productive today! Merry Christmas to you! Take care.--BabbaQ (talk) 22:28, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

I'll gladly take a look. Thank you for letting me know. All the best BabbaQ. :) Δρ.Κ.  22:36, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

Hope you had a great Christmas!--BabbaQ (talk) 18:35, 27 December 2013 (UTC)

Thank you very much BabbaQ. It was very nice. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  22:23, 27 December 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Wilhelm Zahn

On 31 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Wilhelm Zahn, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Wilhelm Zahn was one of the commanding officers during the sinking of MV Wilhelm Gustloff (pictured), which has been described as "Adolf Hitler's Titanic"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wilhelm Zahn. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Pageviews

Can you give me examples of pages that have pageviews for December 31.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 04:12, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

Thank you Tony for looking into this. Yes, here is MV Wilhelm Gustloff: 13,051 views on 31 December. Also Ole Fahlin 52 views. Δρ.Κ.  04:16, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

It seems to me that there is an alphabetical problem. Somewhere between Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Tory Burch pageviews following that point did not get updated.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 04:39, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

I have emailed Henrik.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 04:43, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

Excellent. That at least gives me some hope. :) Thank you very much Tony. I am really indebted to you. Take care and once more, Happy New year! Δρ.Κ.  04:44, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

Happy New Year Dr.K.!

	Happy New Year!
	Hello Dr.K.: Thanks for all of your contributions to improve the encyclopedia for Misplaced Pages's readers, and have a happy and enjoyable New Year! Cheers, Alex2006 (talk) 19:53, 1 January 2014 (UTC) Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year 2014}} to user talk pages with a friendly message.

Thank you very much Alessandro. Happy New Year to you too! Take care. Δρ.Κ.  21:22, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Ole Fahlin

On 2 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ole Fahlin, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1935, Ole Fahlin produced the Fahlin SF-2 Plymocoupe which was classified as a "flying automobile"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ole Fahlin. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gynning

Hi, if you find time for it please check out Carolina Gynnings article. I have completely rewritten it as it was a badly written and unsourced article before. I will nominate it for DYK in a few days time so if you want to you could check if you can find some more info to expand the article. or simply improve the prose. Always appreciated! Regards,--BabbaQ (talk) 17:52, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Will do. Always a pleasure talking to you BabbaQ. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  18:58, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

DYK

Hello! Your submission of Swen Swanson at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! - Karenjc (talk) 22:13, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Hi Dr. K. Thanks for the message - was glad to help with the review. One thing I'm struggling with though: the review is showing up on the article's individual DYK template talk page, but our comments there aren't being transcluded onto T:DYK. Can you point me at what I'm doing wrong? Cheers, - Karenjc (talk) 22:31, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Thank you again Karen for your help. The problem with the transclusion can be solved by forcing the server to renew the connection. At the talkpage of the article you can make a dummy edit: choose "edit source", then save without adding anything. Check again, the conversation should appear. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  22:38, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Freedom of religion in Georgia — looking for comments on sourcing and impartiality

Hi. I hope you've been doing well. I was wondering if you might be willing to have a look at the article on Freedom of religion in Georgia, where I have done a major rewrite. The article, as it currently stands, is highly critical of the Georgian Orthodox Church and its activities in the public arena in Georgia — but I'm not sure what else I can do, since this appears to be the view taken by mainstream reliable published sources. I asked for feedback at the Eastern Orthodoxy wikiproject talk page, and I got a lengthy reply from one editor suggesting some ideas which may or may not be usable per Misplaced Pages's RS and NPOV policies as they are generally understood. If you have any thoughts on this subject, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks. — Richwales (no relation to Jimbo) 22:56, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Hi Rich. I am very well, thank you. I hope everything is well with you also. Thank you for you kind comments. I'll check into this and I'll let you know. It is always a pleasure talking to you. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  23:27, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Corfu

Hello dear Doctor, and Happy New Year! I just ran across an old website which has some information I think you might use on Corfu under the Venetians: , , . Cheers, Constantine ✍ 11:16, 4 January 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much Kostas, Happy New Year to you too! I'll have a look at the source. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  07:14, 6 January 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Venetian arsenal, Gouvia

On 9 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Venetian arsenal, Gouvia, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that instead of repairing their damaged ships at the Venetian arsenal in Corfu, many captains chose to sink them? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Venetian arsenal, Gouvia. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Swen Swanson

On 10 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Swen Swanson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Swedish aircraft designer Swen Swanson designed his first home-built airplane when he was 17 years old? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swen Swanson. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Rebecca Simonsson

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Hi, I made those uncited changes before I could undo them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Elleelf1 (talk • contribs) 01:47, 12 January 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Swanson Coupe

On 12 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Swanson Coupe, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Swanson Coupe Model W-15 has been described as "beautiful"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swanson Coupe. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Fahlin SF-2 Plymocoupe

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New username

Hello Dr. K.,

This is Proudbolsahye. This is my new username. Etienne Dolet (talk) 18:07, 13 January 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much Etienne for letting me know. Happy New Year by the way. Take care. :) Δρ.Κ.  18:14, 13 January 2014 (UTC)

Etienne...very sophisticated! Drmies (talk) 01:39, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

List of Girls' Generation endorsements

Just when you think you've seen it all you run into something new. Drmies (talk) 01:38, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

LOl! That's a very apt description. I never knew that spam could morph into a list. In the end, spam may turn out to be like the blob; it can can overtake anything. Happy New Year, by the way Doc. :) Δρ.Κ.  01:46, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

You too, Doc. I was just looking for an excuse to drop by and say "hey". So, hey! Drmies (talk) 04:09, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

Hey to you too Doc. :) It's always a pleasure talking to you. Thank you for dropping by. Needless to say do that again at any time. The sooner the better. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  04:20, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Kind regards, Afro-Eurasian (talk) 20:51, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much for the nice gesture Afro-Eurasian. All the best, and Happy New Year to you! Δρ.Κ.  04:00, 16 January 2014 (UTC)

Time for an RfA?

Hi Δρ.Κ.

I hope this post finds you well. I was wondering if you would consider standing for adminship and permitting me to nominate you. You appear to have an admirable record of content creation and your non-article contributions lead me to believe that you would use the tools in a trustworthy way. What are your thoughts?- MrX 15:35, 17 January 2014 (UTC)

Hi MrX. Thank you very much for your kind comments and for taking the time to look at my work. Thank you also for your offer regarding nominating me for a potential RfA. I would be very pleased to accept it, as long as I decide on actually going through the process. Perhaps if I focus enough on the idea of an RfA I could attempt it. But I haven't given it much thought. It is like visiting a relative. It sounds vaguely like a good idea, but sometimes the mechanics of actually going through with it make the fun diminish somewhat. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  00:08, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

I understand your reservations. If you decide later that you would like to pursue it, please let me know and I will be glad to nominate you. Happy editing.- MrX 02:53, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much MrX for the honour. I'll make sure you are the first to know. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  06:38, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

Quite a bit of hubris

But whence this utter gibberish about hubris? And not just hubris, mind you, for I have detected total complacency and total hubris. Simply disgraceful.

Verily, I need my medication, sire! Adieu! 86.176.100.80 (talk) 19:46, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

LOL. What have I done to deserve that? Δρ.Κ.  18:44, 20 January 2014 (UTC)

Dr. K, you are a Danish television channel?? I never knew you were so famous! LMAO. --Kansas Bear (talk) 19:33, 20 January 2014 (UTC)

ROFL, I strive to be a channel of knowledge. What else can I say? :) Δρ.Κ.  21:38, 20 January 2014 (UTC)

Third Opinion request, Greek Orthodox Church

The procedure with 3O requests is that whoever removes the entry form the list is providing the request. Thus no need to state who will be providing. Mark Marathon (talk) 07:02, 28 January 2014 (UTC)

I was looking at this which had more detail so I thought that is how it was done. Thank you by the way for your third opinion which I think is fair. Δρ.Κ.  07:06, 28 January 2014 (UTC)

Comment Change

Hi, Dr. K. Here: https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Talk:Northern_Cyprus&diff=592791087&oldid=592781593 You said: "Not allowed to change the comments of others.". My aim was not to change the user comments as you may guess immediately (I did not change even a comma in your comment in essence). I wanted only organize the pro and con opinions in the systematic way. I do not know any way of this. A table is not suitable I think. Once I remimber, there were green OK and red NON symbols in Misplaced Pages for voting in Talk pages. I think, consensus is more than voting, in essence. Is there a tool in Misplaced Pages that users put pro..con symbols while simultanously have the ability to add relevant opinion? I think the merit of pro..con opininions superside the numbers of pros or cons. Kind regards. Alexyflemming (talk) 13:44, 28 January 2014 (UTC)

Edward Kelly (dancer)

This person is notable for only one show, American Bandstand. If I shouldn't nominate the article as AFD, probably I can propose merger instead? --George Ho (talk) 07:24, 29 January 2014 (UTC)

Not sure about this one. I gave a cursory look at the article and it appears he has done more things than the Bandstand but I don't see any references. I really don't know, given the information I have right now. Δρ.Κ.  00:59, 30 January 2014 (UTC)

Alarm clock set

Mouse undergoing overhaul. Hope it's ready in two weeks... Jim1138 (talk) 08:18, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

LOL. I think this is a transient phenomenon. But, as you say, it may cost a mouse or two. I sent mine for recycling. :) Δρ.Κ.  08:28, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

Talk:TonyTheTiger

Apologies. Accidentally reverted your last edit to Tony's talkpage. Finger slipped on mobile. Green Giant (talk) 08:56, 6 February 2014 (UTC)

No problem. It must be tough to operate a mobile, especially if you have giant fingers. :) Δρ.Κ.  16:35, 6 February 2014 (UTC)

Sign of the Cross

I thought perhaps you'd like to see a quote I found about ancient practice of making the sign of the cross. While it's not from apostolic times, and hence would not satisfy some, it does explain why written record from those times is unlikely to appear.

St. Basil the Great, canon 91: "From the dogmas and preachings preserved in the Church, we have some in doctrine set forth in writing, and others, which have come down to us from apostolic tradition, we have received in secret, both of which have equal force as regards piety. ... For example, to mention the first and most common custom: Who has taught in writing those that put their hope on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to sign themselves with the sign of the Cross?"

It never ceases to amaze me that those who require documentary proof of everything forget that the documents represent the testimony of those who wrote them. If that testimony is false, what good are the documents? And if true, why is their word not good also? Evensteven (talk) 10:00, 7 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you Evensteven for that much needed dose of eloquence, logic and calm scholarship. I agree completely. Thank you also for the delightful quote from St. Basil the Great which illustrates the depth of ecclesiastical tradition. It is always a pleasure talking to you. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  17:33, 7 February 2014 (UTC)

Lfeddr

Thanks for reporting them, what was that all about? — Lfdder (talk) 10:30, 7 February 2014 (UTC)

Alexyflemming and the Mediterranean Oil Dispute

See here if you're interested. — Lfdder (talk) 19:08, 7 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you. I'll check it out soon. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  21:13, 7 February 2014 (UTC)

Justin Bieber RfC

If you have time and the desire to re-engage in the debate over legal issues and polls at the Justin Bieber article ....pls comment at Talk:Justin Bieber#RfC: Behaviour and legal issues Thank you for your time. -- Moxy (talk) 03:56, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you for the notification Moxy. I'll try to see what I can do. Good work by the way with the RfC. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  04:06, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

Hi Dr.K, thank you for your contribution to the RfC on Justin Bieber's behaviour and legal issues. Some users have posted that the RfC is currently a mess, and that we need to be very explicit in what we agree to include and what we don't. As such, I have created a second survey, which cuts the content into points. Could you take the time to post your opinion on each point, whether you think it should be included or not, or summarized, or changed. It will be a bit tedious but we need your detailed input to move forward. Thanks again. starship.paint (talk | ctrb) 05:52, 15 February 2014 (UTC)

I saw it. Thank you for your hard work. Well done. Now you made it easier for everyone to reach a decision. I'm a little busy right now, what with all these edit-warring socks and the like, but I'll check the new survey out as soon as time permits. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  06:23, 15 February 2014 (UTC)

About User:Nfomamdoalfrlpsa

Hello Dr.K.! I can see from your AN/EW report about a week ago that User:Nfomamdoalfrlpsa had resumed his disruptive editing, which resulted in a one month block. I think you'd probably be aware by now, but anyway, his block was subsequently extended to indefinite with talk page access revoked, apparently due to personal attacks by the said user.

I would have wanted to be informed that you had lodged a new report about the user, so that I could have weighed in on the matter. Nevertheless, thank you very much for your prompt action in reporting him, and do keep up your great work! Optakeover 14:35, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Hi Optakeover. Thank you very much for your kind offer of assistance in the second 3RR report. I did not want to put pressure on you, so I did not inform you, even though your intervention in the first report was invaluable and very much appreciated. As it turns out, Nfomamdoalfrlpsa returned as a sock but thankfully was blocked soon after. Thank you again for your nice words. It is good to know editors like you are around. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  19:27, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

You help in Albania article

Hi, Dr.K. I would appreciate your help on the above article. If you read the talk page and see the history you'll understand whats all about. I call it Albanian nationalism, but whatever you call it is getting way out of line. Please have a look and help in any way you can. Thanks. Astarti34 (talk) 23:45, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you Astarti34. I'll check this asap. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  23:53, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you once again!

Thank you once again for jumping into Political status of Taiwan to stop sockpuppetry on the article. I had been working with Mkdw to have the disruptor dealt with, but his disruption seemed to have continued well after that. Thank you once again, for jumping in to stop the disruption. Cheers, and happy sock hunting! Optakeover 15:01, 12 February 2014 (UTC)

You are very welcome Optakeover. I saw the disruption yesterday and your valiant efforts to help out. The intervention of Mkdw was very useful in stemming this disruption as well. When I saw your efforts I thought I should help out. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  16:57, 12 February 2014 (UTC)

Nielsen

Hi, hope everything is fine with you? :) Could you please take a look at Sanna Nielsens article when you got time. And if possible expand it somewhat :). Thank you!--BabbaQ (talk) 17:53, 15 February 2014 (UTC)

Hi BabbaQ. Everything is fine, I hope all is well with you too. I'll check the article asap. Thank you for the invitation. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  18:36, 15 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you for blocking the vandal at the Nielsen article :)--BabbaQ (talk) 01:54, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

Hi BabbaQ. I'm not an admin, so I didn't block the vandal, but to the extent that I helped the admin do that, thank you for your kind words. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  02:14, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

I'm missing something, no?

You mentioned this user being recently blocked, but they have not actually been blocked. I understand you are accusing them of being a sock of User:Vgleer. I do not see them editing the same pages, the only tie I can see is korea, and pages that you've edited.

What compelling evidence do you have that these are the same user? SQL 08:51, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

You are missing this. Δρ.Κ.  08:53, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

I Directly linked that in my comment. SQL 08:54, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

Perhaps you can also look at the archive. Δρ.Κ.  08:55, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

I also used the wrong template for the report. I meant block evasion, not recent release of block. Sorry about that. Δρ.Κ.  09:00, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

(EC)AIV was probably over the top - it's intended for obvious vandalism in progress. I would posit that I am not the only one who didn't get it - as it's sat unactioned for hours now. I've blocked him for username, but I'd suggest WP:UAA in the future for that sort of report. I don't have the time at the moment to go over the wall of text that is that SSP. SQL 09:12, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you. Some of the troll's edits were bona-fide vandalism but I understand your point. The Vgleer SPI regulars will take care of the rest. Best regards. Δρ.Κ.  09:14, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

You might not have noticed, but User:COXX domination had already been blocked for a few hours when you reported him to WP:AIV. Same with User:Leerslost, and I believe 1 more before that. If you like, you can check the block status of a user by going to Special:Log/block, and entering in User:(username) in the "Target (title or user)" field. Let me know if you have any questions - I'd be happy to help. I know how annoying these persistent socks can be, hopefully we can get them all knocked out. I'm going to go back thru these and make sure autoblock is on etc. SQL 21:37, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

That's the first thing I check. COXX domination just got blocked by Amalthea about 17 minutes ago at 21:30 UTC. Similarly Amalthea blocked Leerslost at 21:14 UTC, about half an hour ago. Both blocks happened after my AIV reports. Nevertheless, thank you for offering your help in blocking this troll. Much appreciated. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  21:48, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

HOLY COW! My time zone isn't right. Sorry about that. I've been away for almost a year. SQL 21:52, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

No worries. I have to double-check this time zone discrepancy all the time and I have been here all along. :) Welcome back, by the way. Take care and thanks again. Δρ.Κ.  21:57, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

Woohoo

Hey Dr. K, you think this is correct, and if not, do you recognize this joker? Who was it that was trying so hard to out me? Later! Drmies (talk) 01:50, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

Hi Doc. Great actions on your part. That's one of the typical MOs of the vandal/troll. Great work on the article btw, as usual. With your editing we may yet bring these K-pop articles into some encyclopaedic shape. Not quite to GA level, if that is at all possible, but at least to something better than usual. :) Thanks for letting me know. It is always nice seeing you here. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  02:09, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

I think you should write up those guidelines, or pick one of those articles and make it a GA. Wouldn't that be a trip? Only problem is, I don't know if one can find enough reliable sources to make it happen... Anyway, it's not just K-pop and J-pop--I found fancy timelines at Galneryus as well. J-metal, sure! Drmies (talk) 02:21, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

After you mentioned it, I just realised that J-pop is a parallel universe to K-pop. I just can't bear the thought of the usual K-pop problems having just doubled. I should perhaps start patrolling J-pop articles which, if the quality of the K-pop articles is any indication, may need serious quality adjustments. Good work on cleaning up Galneryus but as you mentioned, it is difficult to bring this type of articles near GA due to lack of sources. I think the best we can do is to at least reference any information present in those articles. Btw, which guidelines did you have in mind? Δρ.Κ.  03:11, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

SPI

Hi Dr.K., when you file SPIs to check the underlying IPs please request CU cos they're the ones who can do something about it. Thanks, Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 05:53, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

Thank you Callanecc. Since, as you say it helps, I will. Thank you for your great help btw in dealing with sock disruption. Take care. Δρ.Κ.  14:21, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

Filiates

Thanks for dealing with this kind of disruption.Alexikoua (talk) 10:50, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

You are very welcome Alexikoua. Thank you also for contributing to these difficult areas. All the best. Δρ.Κ.  14:24, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

Good to see you!

Good to see you Dr. K.! Thanks for keeping an eye on my talk page! Hope all is well! Dreadstar ☥ 23:59, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

Hi Dreadstar. You are very welcome. I'm very well thanks, I hope everything is great with you too. It's always nice talking to you and knowing you are around. :) Take care. Δρ.Κ.  06:53, 23 February 2014 (UTC)

Are you sure?

Are you sure? That seems awfully "contentual". Drmies (talk) 23:51, 24 February 2014 (UTC)

Hi Doc. The username format, the timing, the edit-summary attacks and the attack comments on the talkpage led me to add it to the SPI, at least for an investigation as to the presence of a proxy. Δρ.Κ.  00:02, 25 February 2014 (UTC)

An online fan of yours?

I noticed an edit to Edessa and tracking the "new" user, found they have reverted a number of your edits. An online admirer of yours? --Kansas Bear (talk) 22:21, 2 March 2014 (UTC)

Merge discussion for Population exchange between Greek and Turkish Cypriots

Hitler and Mannerheim recording

Hi there friend. I saw you changed "deemed impossible" to "deemed possible" in the Hitler and Mannerheim recording. I re-changed it back to "deemed impossible" in the belief you made a mistake, I only first later that same day while I was re-visiting the monologue, realized you were actually right. So, I have changed it back to "deemed possible". My apologies friend.

- Jonas Vinther

@Jonas Vinther: I don't know where we met before so you can call me multiple times "friend" but never mind. I only did three consecutive edits into your article, all correcting clear errors. Now look well into my three edits: My edit 1 on 10 March 2014, My edit 2 on 10 March 2014 and My edit 3 on 10 March 2014. Do you see that none of the three of my edits made the change?

Now look at the version of the article when you created it: on 5 February 2014. This version clearly says: This I would have deemed possible.. Conclusion: You wrote this when you first created your article. So please don't write false allegations against other editors before you investigate matters better than you just did. And try to cut back on the sarcasm. Thank you. However, if you need help on how to read WP:DIFFs please let me know so that I can assist you. Δρ.Κ.  14:37, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

Oh my... I think you badly misunderstood my point! There was no sarcasm? and I certainly didn't try to sound rude or cocky. I simply informed you that I made a clear mistake which I apoligezed for, in case you wondered why I changed your edit. I said "friend" simply as a kind gesture, not to be taken that seriously.

- Jonas Vinther

@Jonas Vinther: You said: I saw you changed "deemed impossible" to "deemed possible" and I only first later that same day while I was re-visiting the monologue, realized you were actually right. But the whole thing is I never touched that sentence, so there is no way I was right or wrong. Please look at my three diffs. None of them show that I ever had anything to do with that sentence. Δρ.Κ.  15:07, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

As far as you calling me friend, I can see the context now that I have read your message more carefully. But I had seen your edit summary at the article: Please, do NOT edit the dialogue! and I was expecting more of the same. In any case, sorry about that. Δρ.Κ.  19:19, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

Reverting of the My Edit

Do not edit to my Talk Page! Use "Talk Page" of the articles instead. I replied you in the correct place and waiting for your answer. Best Regards.Alexyflemming (talk) 21:31, 18 March 2014 (UTC)