Phi*n!x

You have no talk, so here's some I guess. About your userboxes, the grammar ones; I use the serial comma, like they taught in Oxford years ago (and second grade, ironically). Singular they is substandard, but its the only representation we have of a person of unknown gender. It would be considered rude, as would he (which is used for this purpose in other languages, right?).

Oh, and Radical Pi is greater than Phi. Especially when it's 'nixxed.--Radical Pi 21:47, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

I didn't get a chance to tell you today... I ported the song "So long and Thanks for all the Fish" to my 84+S. Want a copy?--Radical Pi 19:55, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Orphaned fair use image (Image:DurmstrangClothes.png)

Thanks for uploading Image:DurmstrangClothes.png. I notice the 'image' page currently specifies that the image is unlicensed for use on Wikipedia and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful.

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that any fair use images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Gay Cdn (talk) (email) (Contr.) 20:34, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

Template for image deletion notification

Per your question on my talk page, I do not believe that there is a specific list of templates waiting to be used (I could be wrong, but I ain't found it yet!).

There are four basic reasons (at least that I use) for deleting an image:

1. as per the orphaned fair use criteria used on your Harry Potter image, see Image:DurmstrangClothes.png and in the red box is a cut and paste subst notice to be placed on the uploaders talk page
2. lacking a source of the image (ie who shot the picture, what website, what specific magazine cover)
3. lacking a copyright licence (ie is it fair use, public domain etc), see Image:Death6hp.png and in the red box is another similar cut and paste notice
4. normal nomination, Image for Deletion (IfD) of an image (similar to article for deletion (AfD) and category for deletion (CfD)). I usually am just nominating this way public domain images that are orphan; see Image:Crystal kthememgr reversed.png and click on the small "show" tag in the red box. You will see the various cut and paste messages.

To see the messages left on the respective talk pages of the uploader, click on the talk page link of the uploader and look for the notice left there. The notices are all similar, but are slightly different. If there is anything else, please feel free to drop me a note.--Gay Cdn (talk) (email) (Contr.) 01:59, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

WikiProject Harry Potter

RHB(AWB) 23:18, 30 December 2006 (UTC), on behalf of WPHarry Potter

WikiProject Harry Potter roll-call

Hi there. Your username is listed on the WikiProject Harry Potter participants list, but we are unsure as to which editors are still active on the project. Your name has therefore been moved to a "potentially inactive" list. If you still consider yourself an active WikiProject Harry Potter editor, please move your name from the Potentially inactive list to the Active Contributors list. You may also wish to add {{User WP Harry Potter}} to your userpage, if you haven't done so already. Conversely, if you do not wish to be considered a member of the WikiProject, leave your name where it is and it will be moved to the Inactive Contributors section. If you wish to make a clean break with the Project you may move your name to the Known to have left section. Many thanks.

Voldemort image

I have found that it is useful to discuss with the other editors when you are about to make rather dramatic changes to an article, such as removing an image. Usually, bringing up whether you feel the image is necessary or not helps to find a consensus as to whether the image shoulkd go or not. If for some reason you did not think the rationale for the image was up to standards, you might want to bring that to the attention of the editors in the Lord Voldemort article or the Discussion page for the HP Wikiproject. When you make unilateral decisions that affect the article significantly, you foster a feeling of ill will towards yourself, and when you find that you need some rhythm on an edit, it is not only not there, but that folk will be opposed to your edits based purely on bad experience. Something to consider. - Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 17:58, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

Parodies of Harry Potter

As a Project editor involved in our little restructuring drive, you may be interested in commenting on the Parodies of Harry Potter article, which was recently formed in a controversial five-way merge with four individual articles and one list. The discussion may be viewed here. Happy-melon 20:36, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:GoFRiddleHouse.png)

Thanks for uploading Image:GoFRiddleHouse.png. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BetacommandBot 14:41, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Replaceable fair use Image:Selah.jpg

Replaceable fair use

Thanks for uploading Image:Selah.jpg. I noticed the description page specifies that the media is being used under fair use, but its use in Wikipedia articles fails our first fair use criterion in that it illustrates a subject for which a freely licensed media could reasonably be found or created that provides substantially the same information. If you believe this media is not replaceable, please:

1. Go to the media description page and edit it to add {{di-replaceable fair use disputed}}, without deleting the original Replaceable fair use template.
2. On the image discussion page, write the reason why this image is not replaceable at all.

Alternatively, you can also choose to replace the fair use media by finding freely licensed media of the same subject, requesting that the copyright holder release this (or similar) media under a free license, or by taking a picture of it yourself.

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified how these images fully satisfy our fair use criteria. You can find a list of description pages you have edited by clicking on this link. Note that even if you follow steps 1 and 2 above, fair use media which could be replaced by free-licensed alternatives will be deleted 2 days after this notification (7 days if not used in an article), per our Fair Use policy. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • ^{(Broken clamshells•Otter chirps)} 20:08, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (Image:Selah logo.jpg)

Thanks for uploading Image:Selah logo.jpg. The media description page currently specifies that it is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, it is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the media was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that media for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).

If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of 'image' pages you have edited by clicking on the "my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "Image" from the dropdown box. Note that all non-free media not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. BJBot (talk) 12:29, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Images of Murasaki Shikibu Diary Emaki

Hi! I'd be very happy if you could help with this request. Particularly with the image which will soon be on wikipedia's mainpage as DYK. Thanks. bamse (talk) 09:40, 18 December 2011 (UTC)

ArbCom elections are now open!

Hi,
You appear to be eligible to vote in the current Arbitration Committee election. The Arbitration Committee is the panel of editors responsible for conducting the Wikipedia arbitration process. It has the authority to enact binding solutions for disputes between editors, primarily related to serious behavioural issues that the community has been unable to resolve. This includes the ability to impose site bans, topic bans, editing restrictions, and other measures needed to maintain our editing environment. The arbitration policy describes the Committee's roles and responsibilities in greater detail. If you wish to participate, you are welcome to review the candidates' statements and submit your choices on the voting page. For the Election committee, MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:54, 23 November 2015 (UTC)