User talk:Gug01/Archive 3

Re:Homotherium venezuelensis

Hi, thanks for create the article and the appreciation of my edits :). But I'm not sure, which information exactly you need to put the article? In any case, I thought in add some information from the Spanish version of the article.--Rextron (talk) 22:51, 29 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I did see your edit in which you added some information from the Spanish version of the article, and I thank you a lot for that. I appreciate that edit. However, in the fossilwork reference, there is a large paragraph titled "Average measurements (in mm)". That's the information I originally wanted you to put in the article. Of course, that isn't to say I don't appreciate your edits a lot, and I want to thank you again. Gug01 (talk) 22:54, 29 December 2014 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Hi again, I think that incorporate all these measurements would made the article too close to the page of fossilworks, also I think that the measurements are maybe information too technical and by itself, meaningless for a casual reader.--Rextron (talk) 04:43, 31 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

True. You're right. So then let's just not incorporated information from the ref "fossilworks". Thanks again for your edits and your time on that article. Gug01 (talk) 14:01, 31 December 2014 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Ok. When I have time I'll translate the info from the Spanish version. Cheers, --Rextron (talk) 22:38, 3 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Gug01 (talk) 14:58, 4 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

GA

Hi. Concerning this message: I for one am thinking of adding more to the article, as there is still much more to say (I have access to some of the main critical reviews of IA's literary work, that I intend to use as sources). I cannot do it right now, as I am quite busy in real life. (Which is not to say that I don't encourage other readers with the same, or other, sources to jump in and add their own -- quite the contrary, I would welcome it.)

Concerning GA: I think it might not make the standards, at least not for the time being. It fails to cover some topics, and some others appear overcovered because of the sheer bareness of the other bits. This is speaking from experience, as I have had GA's both approved and turned down here on English wikipedia. I think focusing on adding content for the time being, then nominating it, is a safer bet and one that should kill two birds with the proverbial stone. This is just my input, not my verdict, and should not be read as a vote on the quality of the article -- we have done a good job, the three of us, but I feel we aren't there yet. Kind regards, Dahn (talk) 23:06, 5 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Per WP:ASL: If the general references section is called "References", then the citations section is usually called "Notes".

As to the GA matter, I fully agree with Dahn that it's not there yet, though I trust that once he brings in the full weight of his sources, it will rise to that level. - Biruitorul ^Talk 23:34, 5 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks to both Biruitorul and Dahn. I was just wondering. Thanks again for this and for both of your substantial contributions to the article. Gug01 (talk) 00:42, 6 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Also, apparently we still have the infobox problem. I am wondering what type of infobox would best suit him. Gug01 (talk) 00:42, 6 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Linking

Hi, thanks for your work on en.WP.

We don't link years, dates, or common terms unless there's special justification. Please ask me if you have any questions. Tony (talk) 12:21, 6 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

To which situation are you reffering to? Gug01 (talk) 00:25, 7 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

WikiProject Beetles

Hello, Gug01. Per your request, I've added WikiProject Beetles to the pilot-testing sign-up page. Harej (talk) 01:31, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much! Gug01 (talk) 13:38, 19 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Attempted Revival 1

I signed myself in, but wont probably be active as much. Can you do me a small favor: Can you remove Tomtomn00 and John Troodon accounts from the list, since they are blocked since 2012, and they never bothered to return? Many thanks.--Mishae (talk) 00:36, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for joining! Gug01 (talk) 00:39, 23 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Thanks for removing those. I actually kind-off tried to recreate the project as you probably seen, but due to low activity decided not to pursue further. However, besides creating articles on insects I also inserted many templates for those species, in order to separated them from the rest of insects. :) My motto was like this: "If there is a project on Lepidoptera why is there no project on Beetles"?--Mishae (talk) 00:47, 23 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

In Wikipedia, I am mostly trying to improve the stubs and am using a lot of time to add the {{WikiProject Beetles}} template on the talk pages of beetle-related articles. But I'll free up some time to make articles of the species. Also, for articles to create, see WP:WikiProject Beetles/To create. Please expand the list, as I have a slightly more Carabidae-related perspective. Gug01 (talk) 00:52, 23 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Archive numbering

You created User talk:Gug01/Archive 2 but there is no User talk:Gug01/Archive 1. This is confusing and means {{archives}} makes no archive link in the "Archives" box at top of your talk page. Will you move the archive? I can delete the resulting redirect if you want. If it isn't deleted then the "Archives" box will include a misleading link to the redirect at Archive 2. PrimeHunter (talk) 14:21, 24 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for telling me this! Gug01 (talk) 14:38, 24 January 2015 (UTC)Gug 01[reply]

Oh, I see you called it User talk:Gug01/Archive1. Thanks for adding the space so it can be found more easily. PrimeHunter (talk) 14:46, 24 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Test

Test of signature. [[User:Gug01|Gug 01]] (talk) 16:47, 24 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

Test again. Gug01 (talk) 16:48, 24 January 2015 (UTC) Gug 01[reply]

What does the "Signature" field at Special:Preferences say? Do you have a checkmark at "Treat the above as wiki markup"? The easiest way to get a valid signature is to have no checkmark and a blank signature field. PrimeHunter (talk) 17:09, 24 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I changed my preferences (and then had to change them again for a few times). I have a blank signature field and no checkmark. So why is there another Gug 01 at the end? Gug01 (talk) 19:23, 24 January 2015 (UTC) Gug01[reply]

How do you sign posts? You are supposed to add four ~~~~ and nothing after that. PrimeHunter (talk) 17:27, 25 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

That makes sense. I add ~~~~ Gug 01 at the end. Let me try it your way. Gug01 (talk) 17:29, 25 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A page you started (Tachyporinae) has been reviewed!

Thanks for creating Tachyporinae, Gug01!

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note that "small" is meaningless if not defined or contextualized: most beetles are small! Also usage of BugGuide as a source is discouraged as it is user-generated like Wikipedia, although somewhat more selective in who can edit.

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		Hello Gug01! Bananasoldier (talk) has given you a bit of sunshine to brighten your day! Sunshine promotes WikiLove and hopefully it has made your day better. Spread the sunshine by adding `{{subst:User:Meaghan/Sunshine}}` to someone else's talk page, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. In addition, you can spread the sunshine to anyone who visits your userpage and/or talk page by adding {{User:Meaghan/Sunshine icon}}. Happy editing! Bananasoldier (talk) 22:07, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for this! Gug01 (talk) 22:28, 30 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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The link to Joel Hallan's Biology Catalog appears to be down. In the absence of books or journals you might try using more authoritative, stable databases such as Catalogue of Life. Also, does the Hallan's list really discuss World War II and expanded exploration? If not, that may be original synthesis: a lot of things happened after WWII, not necessarily because of it.

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Subfamily

Please stop re adding subfamily as you did here. It is vital only for genus and family articles. If you don't believe me talk to user Stemonitis about it. Same thing goes with suborder, subphylum and other sub or super stuff. Thank you.--Mishae (talk) 23:54, 6 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe so. But the beetle order is so large, it is necessary to put the suborder for there to be no confusion. Also, in very large families (Staphylinidae, Carabidae etc.) it is necessary to put the subfamily because there are hundreds or thousands of genera and tens of thousands of species in these families. That's my opinion. Gug01 (talk) 14:31, 7 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You know, I was of the same opinion when I started with WikiProject Insects. I was a bit surprised that English Wikipedia for example don't use full taxoboxes for species. When I started doing the same, some users called my edits pointless and disruptive. From what they explained to me that since majority of insect articles are stubs (including beetles), the subfamily is mentioned in in the stub for example {{Carabinae-stub}}. Hope that explains something. PS: If you still in doubt feel free to talk to WikiProject Insects people or to Lepidoptera folks such as @Ruigeroeland:.--Mishae (talk) 15:55, 7 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the explanation. Now I understand this. Gug01 (talk) 16:57, 7 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]