User talk:Danielsp

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EU project

Hi, thanks for your message. I've had a look at the article and it seems you're off to a good start at Wikipedia. The topic of the article isn't something I know much about, so I can't offer any detailed input on it I'm afraid, except to say that it all looks fine. The EU Wikiproject is fairly new and most of the contributors involved in the big articles like European Union or the articles on the various institutions probably aren't keeping an eye on it yet. If you have a look around some of the other EU-related articles you may well be able to find some experts to discuss with. We do have a peer review section but that's more for articles that are being improved with the goal of featuring them on the main page, and depends on having people there who know the field covered by the article. My only other advice would be to look around the wiki and see how things are done, which you seem to have picked up well (including citing your sources which plenty of new users don't do). Thanks a lot and welcome to Wikipedia! — Trilobite (Talk) 6 July 2005 15:40 (UTC)

Hi there (and welcome to wikipedia!), thanks for the message. I'm not sure why it's not appearing in a search yet, it's right at the top of Special:Allpages/Open_Method though. The wikiproject is a bit neglected at the moment, I'm going to be working on it in the next few weeks to get it together though, hopefully! I wouldn't worry about lack of comments on the talk page, it's quite a complex subject (which I don't know much about either i'm afraid) - one tip though, make sure that all the relevent articles link to the article though, so people interested in the topic will be able to find it .-- Joolz 6 July 2005 16:39 (UTC)

Thanks for your message. I was very encouraged by it and am glad that you will be contributing to the EU section. There is some major work that needs to be done in this area so it's great to have your help. Parmaestro 6 July 2005 18:55 (UTC)

Preferred form for title of Directives articles

I have opened a Request for Comment on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject European Union on consistent titling - your comments would be welcome. --Red King 08:58, 19 July 2005 (UTC)

For Wikipedians interested in Literature

I am currently working on a wiki trying to provide free etxts from Austria. More information here. Hope I did not disturb you with this message - if so, apologies! Cheers, --Gego 07:46, 27 August 2005 (UTC)

Linguistic imperialism

Daniel, I issued an apology on the hot-and-heavy Linguistic Imperialism talk page. Sorry if my notion of lively debate comes across as harsh. I continue to maintain, however, that NPOV is not synonymous with balance. And I still think the main problem with Linguistic Imperialism is that the term itself is prejudicial and suggests a polemic or agenda rather than serious research. Of course, controverial subjects, such as anti-semitism and terrorism and linguistic philosophy, qualify as articles, but these are generic terms each of which is a whole universe of discourse. But stuff like Linguistic Imperialism, no matter how august its advocate, is no more than a polemic, so that what you get in seeking "balance," are opinions about an opinion. I'm looking at this purely from the editorial side, and at a certain point, editors must be arbitrary. Linguistic Imperialism may be a fascinating subject to talk about, but I'm sure you'll agree that "fascination," while perhaps ok for TV or newspaper, should not be the criterion for inclusion in a reference work. — J M Rice 19:28, 30 August 2005 (UTC)

Thanks for the appology. However, I maintain my position that - while I do not agree with the theory - it is worthwile including and discussing linguistic imperialism.

I hope to improve the article together with everyone interested in collaborating

--danielsp 17:26, 6 September 2005 (UTC)

New European Union collaboration

Hi Danielsp, this is just a note telling you that I have created the European Union collaboration (the first collaboration is Eurobarometer). I'm looking forward to your contributions! Talrias (t | e | c) 12:10, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

Steph Swainston 3

Hi Daniel. Amazon.co.uk now has a page for The Modern World. Can't recall if I found any other source for it, I'm afraid – just got back from a long, relaxing vacation! —Serein 09:46, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

Project European Union

Hello Danielsp, you are member of the project European Union. I try to create a new project page for the project. You can see it at here Because this should be the project page for all it´s members, please tell me, what you think about it. Please leave your comments on the talkpage of the project.--Thw1309 11:03, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

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Proposed deletion of ISTAG

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Proposed deletion of I2010

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