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AfD nomination of Normandy road[edit]

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Wikimedia Pennsylvania[edit]

Hello there!

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Thanks and I hope you join up! Cbrown1023 talk 03:26, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cartoon Central[edit]

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Sorry. :( Intelliguy 18:17, 18 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Help needed[edit]

{{helpme}} I was wondering if anyone ever created a user template saying that the user lives in Philadelphia? If so, could you edit my profile to add this template? Thanks in advance!Intelliguy 15:29, 7 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You may find what you're looking for here. :-) Mel sa ran 15:33, 7 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Email tip[edit]

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Thanks again for the tip. :) Intelliguy 15:51, 7 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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Image tagging for Image:XLCC.png[edit]

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Good morning

Question re: templates[edit]

{{helpme}} Where can I find the templates people use to advise users that they are vandalizing articles, or otherwise violating the rules? Here's a link to show you what I mean: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:68.39.234.74

Thanks. MikeM2010 (talk) 23:42, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You can manually insert these, or you can use a user script like some of the ones listed here. - Rjd0060 (talk) 00:13, 24 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. MikeM2010 (talk) 03:39, 24 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fair use rationale for Image:Twcatmospheres.jpg[edit]

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Need help with updating images[edit]

{{helpme}} Hi, could anyone tell me how to update an image? I tried clicking on the "upload a new version of this file" link on the image, but it ended up showing a completely new image file, rather than an updated version of the same one. Thanks for any help. MikeM2010 (talk) 20:35, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That's exactly what you need to do. Which image did you try to update so that I can check the history and maybe figure out what went wrong. --Kimon^talk 20:46, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This was the image I tried to update. I saw no edits by me in the history section. I think I figured out the problem though. The image was a PNG, and the type of image I was trying to upload was a JPG. Should it work correctly if I try uploading a PNG instead? MikeM2010 (talk) 20:57, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. PNG and JPG are two completely different formats and may be screwing things up. When replacing a media file, you have to make sure you are replacing it with another in the same format. Give it a try with the PNG version and let me know. --Kimon^talk 21:00, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, it worked. Thank you for your help! MikeM2010 (talk) 21:19, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No problem --Kimon^talk 21:21, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WeatherSTAR XL vs IntelliStar updates[edit]

I'm not sure you if you know or not, and I know it's not a "wiki" kind of question, but do you know if the WeatherSTAR XL received the same LDL updates the IntelliStar received on the 2nd of June? I'm just curious... If it did, the article should be updated, but I just don't know... It would seem logical it received some kind of update... —TRAiNER4 (talk • contrib) 23:51, 10 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

After seeing videos, it looks like the XL did NOT receive this upgrade. Thus, no need to update the timeline there. MikeM2010 (talk) 02:46, 11 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

NozeNuggets on TV.com?[edit]

Yup, same as me! NoseNuggets (talk) 2:37 PM US EDT Sept 1 2008

Re: Feedback re: hurricane track maps[edit]

Hi MikeM2010, I have no data for the Hanna's, Ike's, Kyle's, etc. extratropical phases. If you know a source for that, please contact me. Otherwise, let's wait the TCRs.-Ramisses (talk) 23:13, 30 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hurricane track maps?[edit]

{{helpme}} How do I make or update these hurricane track maps that users create for hurricane/tropical cyclone articles? MikeM2010 (talk) 02:39, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Mike, you might want to try asking at Wikiproject Tropical Cyclones. Prince of Canada^{t | c} 02:48, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulator[edit]

{{helpme}} I will need yur help on getting a contents part onto the WeatherStar 4000 Emulator Article. TWCFanChris (talk) 22:14, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Chris: just add __TOC__ to wherever you want the table of contents to appear. Prince of Canada^{t | c} 22:16, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I can try to help. What text and why do you need help? NuclearWarfare ^{contact me}_{My work} 22:16, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's OK now. I edited it, and it's perfect. Thank you PrinceOfCanada. ;) TWCFanChris (talk) 22:22, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Weathercaster up for deletion[edit]

I have added Weathercaster to WP:AFD, which is how the WeatherStar 4000 emulator died its Wikipedia death. The evidence stacks up:

the creator only worked on that article
KSMI Weather Service reads like a major fake - I think I've seen the name on YouTube
there's precedent for the deletion of weather emulators (our little screenshot is a straight-up fake)

Please weigh in at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Weathercaster. If I am right that this is a fake, tell me that.

I am also putting the image up for a deletion process.

Raymie Humbert (TrackerTV) (receiver, archives) 22:55, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Spanish Forecast[edit]

Unfortunately, I can't. I assumed that part of article was talking about ALL segments, including any discontinued ones. BTW, would it be alright if I put it back up and added something like 'this product is believed to have been discontinued?' Thanks. Weatherstar4000 (talk) 02:05, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Category:Court TV shows[edit]

I moved this from WP:RM to WP:CFD, as categories are not handled at WP:RM. I put it into the speedy category, meaning if there is no objection, it will be moved in 48 hours. 199.125.109.102 (talk) 01:16, 25 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Since there was an objection on the technical grounds that it does not meet the criteria for speedy move, just follow the directions at Wikipedia:Categories for discussion. 199.125.109.102 (talk) 15:56, 24 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Re: MikeM2010[edit]

I apologize for the recent edits I've made with the MikeM2010 account, which caused that account to be suspended from making edits. When my username changed last week (per request), the edits I was making were still being made under my old username for some reason. I logged out and logged back in again and am now in my new username, MikeM2011. This was accidental and I was not intending to be a sock puppet. Thanks for your understanding. MikeM2011 (talk) 02:27, 6 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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File:Wxscanxl.jpg[edit]

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File:IntelliStar2004.png listed for deletion[edit]

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File:IntelliStar2005.png listed for deletion[edit]

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File:IntelliStar2006.png listed for deletion[edit]

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Speedy deletion nomination of Socool775[edit]

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Orphaned non-free image File:WeatherCenter2008.jpg[edit]

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Is Wikipedia working on a project to cut back on old logos and such?[edit]

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The reason I ask is because I notice a lot of pictures of old logos in articles have been removed. MikeM2011 (talk) 01:25, 29 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

What's happened is we are getting stricter, and have been removing non-free content and copyright violations. --Diannaa (talk) 05:36, 29 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

USSH violations[edit]

WP:USSH says to use "Route x" for the article title in the lead, not "New Jersey Route x". Dough 48 72 02:03, 10 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Your revert on NJ 73 article[edit]

Based on the standards set forth at WP:NJSCR#Major intersections or Exit list, only Interstate, US, state, and 500-series county routes may be included in junction lists on state highways. Therefore, CR 616 does not fit the criteria to be included, even though it may be a busy junction. Dough 48 72 01:42, 20 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:Acme Markets logo.jpg[edit]

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Weather Star 4000 Flavors[edit]

If you do not mind me asking, why did you consider the flavors section to be unencyclopedic and more so an advertisement? I see no reason how those two would be reasons to completely remove that section. -Z L Media 22:24, 19 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Re: Weather Star 4000 Flavors[edit]

Ah, I agree about the products page now. As for the flavors, please do bring those back. :) -Z L Media 19:55, 20 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your MfD nomination[edit]

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Orphaned non-free media (File:FirstOutlook 278.jpg)[edit]

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Don't worry about this, I'm going to be working on several TWC related articles and this image won't be orphaned for long. —TRAiNER4 (talk • contrib) 10:09, 13 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like it was deleted anyway.. no worries. MikeM2011 (talk) 23:30, 10 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Abrams & Bettes for deletion[edit]

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Speedy deletion nomination of Abrams & Bettes[edit]

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Orphaned non-free media (File:Wxscannational.jpg)[edit]

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Contributing to my Wikipedia user profile[edit]

I have seen you had contributed to my Wikipedia user profile, and I was outraged that you replaced Walmart with Nazimart. Please make sure you inform me first before you make contributions to my Wikipedia user profile. ELITE 3000 (talk) 14:08, 18 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:STARJr.png[edit]

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Sirens[edit]

Hi. Sorry, but you can't use 'made-up' for a siren. That's for things like drinking games, words that mean 'hello', 'frightened rabbit' and 'empty box lying on the bed of a river', and other bored student junk. If you think the siren doesn't exist, it would have to be hoax - but there are ghits. I agree that it's probably not notable (although widespread), and would suggest AfD for it, in case someone there can improve it to an acceptable standard. (Does happen in some unlikely cases...) Peridon (talk) 10:26, 15 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

There's a few of us that think we could cope with A7 covering everything (we're not obliged to delete anything and can just close the window gently and creep away...), but there's more that seem to think we couldn't. Some would like A7 scrapped because it involves making a judgement - but hell, so all the other criteria. Except for a two edit page requested deletion by the only author. (I won't delete the single edit user pages that consist of a deletion request - I think they're up to something and I haven't found out what yet...) Peridon (talk) 10:27, 16 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Kenosha[edit]

I saw that you had a problem with the move I requested in November. Wikipedia users must be concerned with what article names make the most sense on Wikipedia, not on Facebook. However, since there is no other city named Kenosha in the United States, and it is well-known as one of the largest cities on the coast of Lake Michigan, the state name would probably not have to be required on Facebook pages. If the page is moved back to Kenosha, Wisconsin again, I will make a request to User:RHaworth to move-protect the page, as that topic seems to have been the source of edit warring and excessive, unnecessary editing. Have a nice day. Lord Laitinen (talk) 23:18, 6 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't have an issue with you moving the page, I support it, however the Facebook page should not have been moved either. All cities in the United States on Facebook are supposed to have the state name in it, whether or not more than one city of the same name exists or how major the city is. It's likely just a glitch that occurred, however I've contacted multiple people within Wikipedia and Facebook and no one seems to understand what is going on. MikeM2011 (talk) 00:08, 7 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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I'd like to thank you for telling me the area code map for area codes 301/240 was in error because I had recorded Pennsylvania area code 267 as 265. First thing I did was check the definitive official source, NANPA.COM and sure enough, you're right. I'm sure you understand I'm not going to take something from a source I've never heard from before as correct, however, if you had not given me the heads-up in the first place I might never have noticed the error. So I definitely appreciate that. Also, this meant the map for area code 410 is also wrong, since both use the exact same initial map, they just have the color of that region changed, i.e. the map for area code 301 has that region red and the rest of Maryland blue, and the reverse for area code 410. Then I notice the map shown on the page for Area code 410 is wrong; it's using the map for area code 301 instead of the map for area code 410. So that is another error I'm able to fix. So that's taken care of. Next, I need to check the maps for Pennsylvania to see if they have the same area. It's people like you who keep the quality of the encyclopedia high as this allows things to be fixed.

I do appreciate your help and if you again notice an area code map I uploaded where I have made an error or the information has changed, you are cordially invited to let me know. Does it cause me more work? Absolutely, but, if I'm going to upload reference material I want to be accurate, I have to know about errors or changes. I mean, I also created and maintain the area code maps for California. Fifteen different maps that have to be updated if there is an error (it happens) or a change. The one saving grace for all the area code maps I create is that I use SVG image files, which store everything on the page as vectors, meaning in this case the change only takes about 10 seconds.

Again, thank you for your help in keeping Wikipedia accurate.

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Thank you.
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PS: It looks like I dodged a bullet; surprisingly enough, the maps for Pennsylvania were correct.