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Why move the photo that my father took right after the end of World War II? It's a photo of historic significance that I took the time to upload, and not one simply taken from some website. Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation is a repository of photographs of historical significance. This picture has been on Wikipedia for much longer than you've been editing. Please, move another photo. Thanks, Googie man (talk) 20:17, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Y - replied on user talk page. — MapsMan [ talk | cont ] — 21:50, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
MapsMan, thank you very much for your response. I can certainly see your points, and agree completely that many articles, including the one on the Eiffel Tower, are getting a little unruly with images. It's really not a vanity issue, trust me - my father just happened to take a really beautiful, artful photograph. Thank you for leaving it where it is. Best regards, Googie man (talk) 22:35, 6 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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I thought it best to inform you that Ian Snowball requested that your edits be looked into as he seems to think you are harassing him. I've looked into both of your edit histories and also your discussions on his talk page and found no harassment. If you'd like to join in the discussion - as a way of putting forward your point of view - then it is located here [1], although I don't think it's necessary if you feel you'd rather not get involved. I'm hoping that Ian will read my response and agree with it and then the whole matter can be resolved.
Hi again, could you please add your support to Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Ian Snowball as Ian Snowball's behavior includes him calling both you and I anti-disabled people, and also accusing you of harassment; whilst he has created an edit war and continually reverts edits and adds non-factual info. Many thanks. Howie☎16:20, 16 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Dear Mapsman,
Your last edit of Primrose Hill ry sta was to delete the para that the line thru PH was used to get to Wldn J when the track thru S Hmpd etc had been closed and to delete a comment about a possible future development. Which of those was inaccurate and which conflicted with what? When the tunnel was closed for overhead electric installation NLL trains did run from Camden Rd to Wldn Jn LL. Table 58 of the BR Jan-June 1996 timetable confirms that my trips were real and not hallucinogenic. 90% of WP is written without references, and many future dreams get woven into the text but short of a bot to label every article "Unsourced. Delete!" and then saving only what editors chose to rescue what's to be done?--SilasW (talk) 16:27, 21 April 2008 (UTC)[reply] Y – replied on talk page
Hello. I wanted to ask what the exact definition is of a pd. such as Frome, Somerset is and Crowborough, East Sussex isnt but they are a similar size and only one primary route goes anywhere near them? Blackwave...... (talk) 20:52, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Flexibility! Is the key word here? In the past when I have got into discussions about this particular page, there has been very little of that. I apologies if you think that I’m getting at you, but many of the editors involved in UK Roads Project are completely inflexible and in some cases dame right arrogant. I just don’t see the point in slapping tags on pages and then not doing anything constructive about putting right what “in there OPINION is a bad article. The essay like tag has been on and of that page for more than a year now!. I have removed it on occasions but other editors also have. I have no doubt that the UK Roads Project will get around to ripping the page to its bare bones at one stage or other. I just don’t agree with there sterile outlook of road descriptions. In the past when I have tried to get into some sort of debate with members of the project it has been a complete waste of my time!
They have there views and no one else’s count.
Stavros1 (talk) 18:56, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Further More
Is it necessary that you have to cry off to other editors (Regan123) to enforce your views. I repute the allegations you make of me of being possessive of these articles (being from Norfolk) and immature with his "don't agree with your opinion so I'll ignore it" attitude. I have got into pointless discussions before and why do you think I should be given a wp:3rr. If you check the history I have reverted twice as have you!. It was initially removed by another editor!. Your need for back up is just the reason you did not get a response from me. I’v been down this ROAD before, and as it makes you angry!, you Know how it has got to me in the past.Stavros1 (talk) 19:24, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I appreciate your comments and welcome any contributions to the discussions. I am pleased that you have made positive criticisms of the article rather than just say that it is all wrong as some editors have done in the past. I have absolutely no problem in the article being revamped as you suggested. When I created the article it was my first attempt at contributing to an article on a road. The article has not been altered vastly by anyone in particular. But all the same it did initially come under huge criticism from some editors in the project. This would have been fine by me, But! Criticisms where never backed up by any actions and in some point felt like I was being ordered. i.e. you must do this! Or that information is wrong! With out any explanation why it was wrong. One editor even made the accusation that the A149 was built on an old railway track bed and was not even worth the effort of writing about, a view that was never backed up or replied to when I pointed out the error in there information. I am not attached to the page and would welcome any positive contributions to make the page as good as we all can make it. Thanks!Stavros1 (talk) 21:02, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hello. Thank you. First report I've seen was from the city officials (ref. 2 in the article), saying that the park is between Gazela and Old Railway Bridge. That sounded strange because that area is occupied by the notorious slum of Kartonsko naselje and city can't wait to displace the locals because the land will be one of the most expensive in Belgrade. Creating such a park there made no sense. Few days before I wrote the article I was, accidentally, crossing Gazela so I tried to see if really there is a park in that location...and it wasn't. I guess I was looking to the wrong side :o) Then I've found a report saying it was on the other side, between Gazela and Old Sava Bridge. So your location is OK. I like to walk in that area, along Sava bank, so when I go there I will see exactly which part of this section it occupies.
I have a question for you. I am trying to find someone who's native language is English to help me edit my future articles. I am mostly into geography and history. To see some of my work, I've wrote most of stuff on List of Belgrade neighborhoods, created Rivers of Serbia and Lakes of Serbia (which I am planning to develope soon). If you are not interested maybe you could recommend me someone else. If not, it's ok, no hard feelings :o) Greetings PajaBG (talk) 18:00, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hi MapsMan. Thanks for letting me know, but I already knew of this discussion. I agree he may have good intentions somewhere, but his recent edits using User:86.138.137.197 suggest otherwise... Craigy (talk) 23:17, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much, hope it wasn't much of a mess. I won't be adding much of a new stuff...for now (at least, I don't plan to) so I won't bug you much...for now :o) I do have a question: exactly for which parts of Zaovine Lake and Skadarlija you think additional citations are needed? Almost everything is from the already cited sources, I just didn't insert it in every line taken from it. For Muhar, I know it doesn't have much sources to work on, but I will try to find something. Thanks again PajaBG (talk) 19:15, 26 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Just wanted to tell you I've visited Park Republika Srpska. Trees are still young, though. It is located just south-west of the point you marked on the map [2], where those three white circles can be seen. They are central part of it. PajaBG (talk) 01:44, 8 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Green Park is to be revamped ahead of 2012 Olympics.
A revamped cyclists section of the TfL website calls on cyclists to share experiences and knowledge.
A report is released into the ELL bridge incident.
Initial London LEZ results prove positive with lower emissions for 12-tonne vehicles compared to one year ago.
Shadwell DLR station upgrade has helped to cut crime.
Whilst traffic levels are down generally, congestion in some areas of the Congestion Charge Zone is back up to to pre-zone levels after five years, due to infrastructure upgrade work.
The Underground station at Blackfriars is to close in March 2009 for 2 ½ years as part of the Thameslink Programme's upgrade. The mainline station will remain open during this period.
British Transport Police launch London Underground Neighbourhood Policing Teams to increase security at stations and cut down on crime. These are deployed over the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway networks.
July
Taxi fares may rise if fuel prices increase.
Oyster cards suffer technical difficulties near the end of July.
Trains on the Bakerloo Line that terminated a Willesden Junction now terminate at Stonebridge Park, increasing services also to four stations including some earlier and later trains.
The second phase of the London Low Emission Zone has begun, affecting buses and coaches, and lorries over 3.5 tonnes, amongst others. A 28 day warning i given for those who do not comply.
Twickenham Bridge celebrates its 75th birthday
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Member News
Welcome to the new member that joined during the month of July:
Spacevezon
Also welcome to the new member who joined us in August (before this issue)
George5210
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General
A new feature was introduced to geography articles recently showing the nearest transport links, after discussion.
The portal still sees to be only gaining contributions on the selected article and picture area. It seems there is a general lack of interest in the portal. There seemed to be controversy over whether to use the Suicide Bridge picture as the selected picture or whether the Jacob Ebstein statues should be used. This was in July. The August Image is yet to be decided.
There have been so major changes and conversions with the stations infobox (and possibly others).
Sorry for this edition being late as I was on holiday. This is still in its current format. The recent subscriptions and other things show there is still an interest in this. This project would not be here without its many contributors to the project.
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This is a revived edition, partly as this still has had support from many people and the paper's subscribers and would not be here without you all.
Hammerton's Ferry promoted to GA-Class at the end of June
London Underground demoted to B-Class in mid-August
Other announcements
There is a current debate over the naming of St Pancras railway station
Another discussion is currently underway on the notability of bus routes in general.
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Please remember to mark your edits, such as your recent edits to London, Tilbury and Southend Railway, as minor if (and only if) they genuinely are minor edits (see Help:Minor edit). Marking a major change as a minor one is considered poor etiquette. The rule of thumb is that only an edit that consists solely of spelling corrections, formatting changes, or rearranging of text without modifying content should be flagged as a 'minor edit.' Thank you. Olana North (talk) 13:11, 30 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I notice that you have been making a lot of minor edits using AWB recently. please could I ask that you tick the "minor edits" box as it makes it easier for other editors to review changes. By not marking minor edits, other editors (myself included) waste time reviewing edits that we would normally have screened or filtered. This is the reason for the warning being issued above. Olana North (talk) 13:11, 30 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
As the user a couple of posts above notes, can you please stop using AWB to make pointless edits like this. I really don't want to disable your automated tools access, but if you carry on ignoring the rules of use, I will do so. – iridescent19:10, 30 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
TfL becomes the first transport organisation to be given the top award for best equality
A "Safer Travel at Night" scheme has been introduced to reduce illegal cabs and touting
All TX4 taxis with the 56 registration are suspended due to an ongoing investigation into an unknown fault causing the cabs to catch fire
A set of poems from recent wars are displayed on the London Underground to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice in 1918
In Bounds Green, the A406 is to be improved to ease congestion
Bridges in Hanger Lane are to be upgraded to improve safety.
Bus strikes possibly occurred in mid-September on Metrobus and First.
New Dial-a-Ride minibuses are to be introduced to help old and disabled people.
The London Underground roundel celebrates its 100th birthday, with a series of artwork
Residents feel that the London City Airport extension of the Docklands Light Railway has played a major role in the regeneration of North Woolwich and Silvertown
A special cycling centre in West London has been set up to help people with special needs
August - second half
A strke occurs on bus services operated by First.
A young singer has won a TfL talent competition.
Major engineering works begin on part of the London Overground
New gates improve access at Sudbury Town tube station.
TfL's cycling website goes live with a photo competition
An RMT strike occurs on the London Underground
All London Overground stations have been cleaned and had some improvements
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Member News
Welcome to the new members that joined during the month of September:
East london line
Michaelkeefe
Lxxxi
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General
On the assessment side, there are still a lot of articles that need to be assessed for their importance to this project and their general quality. Over the past couple of weeks, interest in assessment of articles has also generally fallen. Of the current 1714 articles, 415 have not ben assessed for quality, also of which 404 have not had their importance to the project assessed either. Please can there be an effort to do this, just like an effort was done to one the articles in UK Railways.
However, congratulations to all the people involved in getting Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway to featured status. Well done for this achievement.
Please can people become more involved with other areas of the portal. The portal still seems to be only gaining contributions on the selected article and picture areas. It seems there is still a general lack of interest in the portal other than these areas. The statues issue has also been sorted as last month's image.
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This edition has a large TfL news section as the previous edition was launched mid-month and so it seemed inappropriate to launch this issue immediately at the start of the next month. That is why it is being launched today. I also apologise for not releasing this 3 days ago.
This is a revived edition, partly as this still has had support from many people and the paper's subscribers and would not be here without you all.
Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway promoted to FA-Class in September
London Underground demoted to B-Class in mid-August
Other announcements
Naming of the St Pancras railway station article has essentially ground to a halt, with at formal Requested Move gaining no consensus
Many bus routes in London are deleted due to incompleteness.
Many articles have been selected to be part of Wikipedia 0.7.
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Canary Wharf Group contributed £150m to Crossrail for design and building of Isle of Dogs station
Westminster Bridge's heritage 146-year-old lights were switched on for Christmas after the completion of a conservation project
Congestion charge suspended for Christmas and New Year
The Mayor has unveiled the winning designs for the 21st century Routemaster
East Thames Buses could go private to improve services
Campaign against illegal cabs intensifies as Christmas party season begins
Hybrid buses fleet to reach 56 by early 2009
TfL encourage freight operators for more efficient and safer driving through coaching and profiling
Extra funding granted to upgrade part of the London Overground
The London Underground is the setting for an award-winning poem called Green Park
A new policing team is launched on buses targetting pickpockets and violent passengers
November
As over two thirds of those people consulted wanted the London Congestion Charge Western Scheme Scrapped, the legal perocess has begun
New White City bus station opened
London Overground celebrates 1 year
Bloomsbury, Covent Garden and Holborn are to gain a new pedestrian way-finding system called Legible London, as well as other areas
Many schools to feature in safety campaign
Metrobus's Croydon branch won an award for good services, whist Arriva's Beddington Farm bus garage won the bus garage award
Route X26 doubles frequency
In many boroughs local transport is boosted by the mayor
TfL's Lost Property Office donated toys to The Salvation Army to bring joy to hundreds of children
A 19 year old becomes the youngest ever London taxi driver and to learn The Knowledge
LB Wandsworth enforces pavement obstructions (?)
Consultation sought on extension of London Buses route S3
Beckton gets a new bus station
The mayor has outlined a major multi-billion 10 year business and transport plan
Major engineering works begin on part of the London Overground
Hybrid buses were exhibitioned at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre
Woolwich Town Centre gets a major boost in its regeneration
An RMT strike occurs on the London Underground
In many places in London boroughs, there are more places providing oyster cards
Numerous transport schemes scrapped and jobs cut
October
Work of art displayed on tube map and at Gloucester Road
Motorbikes are now allowed to use bus lanes
A new social networking site has launched called Together for London.org with hopes to improve London life
Passengers were able to to question the Victoria Line upgrade
Over 100 taxis transported sick children to Disneyland
Shepherd's Bush station on the Hammersmith & City Line renamed to Shepherd's Bush Market
Wood Lane station opened
The TfL Penalty fare has risen to £50 on most modes of transport
Freight operators awarded for helping shape freight in London
Delay into inquiry in Dagenham Dock extension cancellation
More wide aisle gates at stations.
Shepherd's Bush Central Line station reopened
The 56 TX4 taxi licences were reinstated once remedial work was finished
Over 3 million less school runs now every year
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Member News
Welcome to the new members that joined during the months of October to January:
Yesnoguy
And a sad goodbye to
Oxyman42
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General
On the assessment side, there are still a lot of articles that need to be assessed for their quality and their importance to this project. Interest has remained on a level of a few articles every few weeks in assessment of articles. Of the current 1731 articles, 424 have not ben assessed for quality, also of which 413 have not had their importance to the project assessed either. Please can there be an effort to do this, just like an effort was done to the articles in UK Railways.
Congratulations to all the people involved in getting Edgar Speyer to good article status. Well done for this achievement.
Please can people become more involved with other areas of the portal. The portal still seems to be only gaining contributions on the selected article and picture areas. It seems there is still a general lack of interest in the portal other than these areas.
Sorry for this being a quarter of a year late as i have been busy with work.
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This edition has an even larger TfL news section as the previous edition was launched in October and there have been many changes since then. It is at least back to near the start of the month. The tree is meant to represent new year, please suggest a better image if possible. I also apologise for not releasing this 3 days ago again.
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New bus designs are put on display in the London Transport Museum
East London Line phase 2 gets go-ahead, completing orbirail proposal
Chesham to get 2 trains per hour from London in 2011 following consultation
Taxi fare increased by 3.4% to meet rising costs
Blackheath Hill and Shooters Hill sections of the A2 to undergo eight week improvement scheme to reduce maintenance and improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
Spring poems are released on the Underground
Following a planned upgrade, London Overground will see an increased number of trains per hour to 8.
Bus route 263 extended from Archway to Holloway
Possible suspension of the third phase of the London Low Emission Zone for those vehicles affected in October next year
January 2009
Safety campaign for motorcycle users driven forward with two-day summit
Winter Wanders talk place around many London walks
Tube maps have been changed to make it easier for people with disabilities, bicyles, luggage and other things with clarifications on the step-free map. A new map is also introduced showing toilet facilities.
Changes in London Board
TfL wants views on changes to some buses in north-west London
Funding is to be given to improve Exhibition Road in London's museum quarter
New bus route 228 between Central Middlesex Hospital and Maida Hill via White City is introducd
The Docklands Light Railway extension to Woolwich Arsenal opens
£50 penalty fares are introduced
Stonewall has named Transport for London one of the top five firms for employing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered staff
PPP report published
Preparations begin at Tottenham Court Road for the construction of Crossrail
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Member News
Welcome to the new members that joined during the months of January to February:
Dennisman
L07chleo2
And a special sad goodbye to
Unisouth
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General
On the assessment side, there are still a lot of articles that need to be assessed for their quality and their importance to this project. Interest still remains on a level of a few articles every few weeks in assessment of articles. Although there has been an increase in the number of articles, assessments has not much improved.
Congratulations to all the people involved in getting Edgar Speyer from good article status to featured article status. Well done for this achievement.
Please can people become more involved with other areas of the portal. The portal still seems to be only gaining contributions on the selected article and picture areas. It seems there is still a general lack of interest in the portal other than these areas.
The last month makes the first anniversary of this newsletter, hence the birthday cake at the start.
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This edition would not be here if not for the feedback, support from many people and the paper's subscribers and I would like to thank you all.
In Janary 22nd, 1 year has passed for the launch of this newsletter
Images were discussed, some on Carshaton station and others which could not be identified until some later.
Creation of a list on London bus stations and also confusions with it and London bus garages.
Founder Unisouth has departed
Some articles including Thames Gateway Bridge itself and light rail and Bus Rapid Transit need updating to show that the proposal for the bridge has been cancelled
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The Thames boat services are to be made easier with for example, more integration, a new ferry service from London Bridge to Canary Wharf, extending Tower Pier and acceptence of Oyster Pay as you go.
The London Overground's Stratford platforms will open later this month
Taxi fares in London increase by 3.4%
A bird photo competition, with partnership between tfl and RSPB, is launched
March 2009
£9.2 billion is to be used to deliver many transport improvements in the tube, Crossrail, DLR, East London Line and Cycle Hire
A £4.2 million programme is launched to help promote sustainable travel in the London Borough of Richmond
Southern Gas Networks has been prosecuted for breaking rules on street works
Various service changes will occur from late April until December to facilitate upgrade work on London Overground
Two weeks were left for Community Cycling Fund for London to apply for grants help promote cycling
Major work on A406 to facilitate gas works for three months
New artwork for tube map cover
Consultation begins on London Permit Scheme
A map is launched showing Coach Parking in central London
A bridge on Dalston Lane will be replaced in late May to help with the running of the East London Line Extension
A spring campaign is launched to warn drivers to watch out for motorcyclists
From December, Circle Line services will extend to Hammersmith
£1 million used to help set up car club package for residents as essentially a car-for-hire service within five minutes walk over next two years. Cars will have designated spots where they can be used on a pay-as-you-go service.
New bus lane in the centre of Mitcham speeds up journeys
The revamped Tower Gateway station reopens early
Blackfriars LU station closes for 2 years for Thameslink Programme upgrades. The National Rail stations remains open.
February 2009
Operation Quash tackles crime on commonly shared routes in the boroughs of Barnet, Hillingdon and Harrow
Tim O' Toole, Managing Director of the London Underground steps down
At Stratford station, an exhibition of art, the Stratford Hoard, has been extended to summer
A theatre troupe called New You See Me Now You Don't is to tour schools from March four 4 months to increase awareness of road safety
Arrests by the Met and TfL lead to a crackdown on illegal cabs
A new system is launched allowing freight drivers to compare collisions, emissions, fuel use and fines and charges against other operators
A digital map which shows speed limits has been released by TfL for download
Operation Ridgeway, an attempt to combat antisocial behavior and pickpocketing on London buses leads to over 1000 arrests
As a result of the "Travel Smarter Sutton" scheme, cycling in that area has increased by 50%
Stansted Express sells Visitor Oyster cards
TfL invites manufacturers to look at new bus model
Please note that events are arranged from newest at the top to oldest at the bottom.
Member News
No members joined or left this project during the the period between this release and the last one
There are currently 70 members!
This WikiProject would not be where it is today without each and every one of its members! Thank you to all!
General
On the assessment side, there are still a lot of articles that need to be assessed for their quality and their importance to this project. Interest has now dipped in this area. Have we reached our peak or are there more out there?
Good luck to the people involved with to all the people involved in getting Edgar Speyer from good article status to featured article status. Well done for this achievement.
Please can people become more involved with other areas of the portal. The portal still seems to be only gaining contributions on the selected article and picture areas but now this area seems to be losing interest.
As usual, this issue is in the current format and is still awaiting suggestions for other improvements. The two newest DYK suggestions were added below. As a bonus if you add your DYK to the portal, it will also be added to the newsletter next time.
Please provide any suggestions for any improvements to this newsletter and any comments or anything else to include in the next issue. Please can ideas be given for a better layout on this newsletter. Feedback is much appreciated.
This newsletter is also looking for another editor to collaborate with since the departure of Unisouth. I am currently going to be busier until June so could i please ask that during the start of May, someone could create the may newsletter? If anyone is up for the task, pleasee use my talk page and i will give the sources of information for this issue (including some new sources thanks to a recent change mentioned above).
Newsletters for the time being will be launched during the months.
This edition would not be here if not for the feedback, support from many people and the paper's subscribers and I would like to thank you all.
Various transport stub templates were merged into one although this has resulted in some duplication
The list of London Underground stations is currently under a featured review (at the time of writing)
Template:London Buses was proposed with deletion but this was kept.
Did you know
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Regarding article rescue - I think that there may be an article in peril, and I am so new to Wikipedia as to be virtually powerless to help.
I was doing a research project on ancient/historic trade through Afghanistan and Central Asia in general, and jumped online to look at some pictures of Caspian tigers - In the course of which I checked out Wikipedia. I found that some gross changes had been made to the tiger pages that are threatening to sweep away the Caspian tiger's place on Wikipedia. I joined Wikipedia thinking that I could help, but with zero experience as a contributor/editor - I have been wandering around for days now (countless hours) trying to find a place to run up a flag of distress. The articles in question are linked to multiple concerns - WikiProject Cats, WikiProject Afghanistan, WikiProject China, WikiProject Extinction, etc. I went to these portals, but could find nowhere to communicate my alarm. I desperately need to find someone to help. I found your name by burrowing into WikiProject Afghanistan where someone had invited you to join the "Article Rescue Squadron"; Can you help?
Here's the situation -
It so happens that very recent DNA research (pub. January 2009) indicates that the Caspian tiger (Panthera tigris virgata) and the Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris Altaica) are so closely related that they are for all intents and purposes - one and the same; that they once had a contiguous range that spanned from modern Turkey through Armenia, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Northern China, and into southeastern Russia. Apparently it was only in the past 200 hundred years that the Caspian tiger and the Siberian tiger were separated by human pressures, and only recently (1950's) that the Caspian tigers in the Western ranges were entirely eliminated. The Siberian tiger is now basically the last remnant. These wide ranging tigers kept mostly to the fertile riversides and alluvial marshes and were part of the rich history of these regions since man began to trade along the same routes as the tiger's range. These are the same tigers that are depicted in numerous stone reliefs, sculptures, tapestries, miniature paintings, and prose, the same tigers that were encountered by caravan drivers, traders, emissaries, and religious travelers for thousands of years - and in Wikipedia there are serious threats to remove their page with editors beginning to regulate them to a status below that which they deserve.
It must be noted that when scientifically classifying animals there is only one rank below the classification "species" (tigers in this case); below species there is only "subspecies." At times more than one person describes an animal and submits a name for it. This used to be common, and was due to distance, communication, and honest mistakes. In this case, the inaccuracies of early classification attempts has been revealed with the aid of DNA. Two persons, at different times, submitted a name for the same subspecies. The international governing body for animal classification, the ICZN, has a rule by which the first description always takes precedence (unless by a rare special ruling). Thus there can only be one subspecies. In this case the Caspian tiger (P. t. virgata) was described in 1815 by Illiger, and the Siberian tiger (P. t. altaica) years later by Temminck in 1844. Thus, the Caspian tiger becomes the official subspecies and the Siberian becomes what is known as a synonym, or a local common name. Most tigers have several synonyms. Synonyms are not an official scientific classification.
Prior to this latest published DNA analysis there were nine subspecies, including both the Caspian and the Siberian. Three were listed as extinct, including the Caspian. Apparently someone upon reading this recent study saw that both subspecies were in fact the same - but did not understand the ICZN rules, and have taken it upon themselves to cannibalize the Caspian tiger page and drag much of it's contents over to the Siberian tiger page, changing references throughout both articles to erroneously indicate that the Caspian is a synonym of the subspecies Siberian. Further the main Tiger page, which is semi-protected due to people having editing wars over minor (irrelevant) content, now lists the Caspian as a synonym of the Siberian - which by all rights is now not even a subspecies. There is a posted suggestion that the remainder of the Caspian page be merged with the Siberian page.
I need to find somebody who knows Wikipedia, who knows how to form an editing group, who knows how to inform the greater Wiki-world of a project, who knows how to make the changes needed, and who knows how to protect the pages once they have been changed. I am so very new to this you wouldn't believe it, but I can already tell from reading the tiger discussion pages (and some of the minutia that they argue over) that there will probably be need for cooperation and for page protections.
I see two options -
1.) Stick with previous knowledge, with both the Caspian and Siberian listed as subspecies - fixing all three related pages with a small note referencing the new DNA study; repairing the Caspian page and bolstering it with fresh copy and plenty of new references.
2.) Apply the new up to date understanding of the DNA relationships with the Caspian listed as the subspecies and the Siberian as it's synonym - fixing all three related pages; repairing the Caspian page and bolstering it with fresh copy and plenty of new references.
It is definitely not acceptable for things to remain as they are.
I have made my basic argument, and have even prepared a list of changes that need to be made (for all three relevant tiger pages); these are posted on the discussion page for the article - "Tiger." I posted a tag in the hopes that somebody would come by and see the need to help - but got an "X" - I can't seem to find an interested party.
I need someone with Wiki-experience and Wiki-clout; please help - please write back.
Regarding my contribution -
I'm a fine graphic artist and an avid reader. When I was a small child I used to read the dictionary for fun. My most prized possession is a complete set of 1950's era Encyclopedia Britannia. I love Wikipedia (and I love maps by the way). But, even with my extensive computer design/graphics background I am completely lost in this huge Wiki-maze; it's just nuts. If you can help, or can find somebody to help, rescue the Caspian tiger page and retrieve accuracy within the related tiger pages. I promise that I will try my best to learn Wiki-editing and will contribute in the future to saving other articles (Altalaya (talk) 05:24, 1 May 2009 (UTC)).[reply]
Work to build the new Crossrail station at Tottenham Court Road begins on 15 May; rebuilding work will cost over £1 billion and the new ticket hall will be six times the size of the existing one
The replacement of all trains on the Piccadilly line by 2014 is announced
A flyover bridge at Canning Town is due to be put in place in late May as part of the DLR extension along the former North London Line from Canning Town to Stratford
April 2009
The Thames boat services are to be made easier with for example, more integration, a new ferry service from London Bridge to Canary Wharf, extending Tower Pier and acceptence of Oyster Pay as you go.
The London Overground's Stratford platforms will open later this month
Taxi fares in London increase by 3.4%
A bird photo competition, with partnership between tfl and RSPB, is launched
March 2009
£9.2 billion is to be used to deliver many transport improvements in the tube, Crossrail, DLR, East London Line and Cycle Hire
A £4.2 million programme is launched to help promote sustainable travel in the London Borough of Richmond
Southern Gas Networks has been prosecuted for breaking rules on street works
Various service changes will occur from late April until December to facilitate upgrade work on London Overground
Two weeks were left for Community Cycling Fund for London to apply for grants help promote cycling
Major work on A406 to facilitate gas works for three months
New artwork for tube map cover
Consultation begins on London Permit Scheme
A map is launched showing Coach Parking in central London
A bridge on Dalston Lane will be replaced in late May to help with the running of the East London Line Extension
A spring campaign is launched to warn drivers to watch out for motorcyclists
From December, Circle Line services will extend to Hammersmith
£1 million used to help set up car club package for residents as essentially a car-for-hire service within five minutes walk over next two years. Cars will have designated spots where they can be used on a pay-as-you-go service.
New bus lane in the centre of Mitcham speeds up journeys
The revamped Tower Gateway station reopens early
Blackfriars LU station closes for 2 years for Thameslink Programme upgrades. The National Rail stations remains open.
February 2009
Operation Quash tackles crime on commonly shared routes in the boroughs of Barnet, Hillingdon and Harrow
Tim O' Toole, Managing Director of the London Underground steps down
At Stratford station, an exhibition of art, the Stratford Hoard, has been extended to summer
A theatre troupe called New You See Me Now You Don't is to tour schools from March four 4 months to increase awareness of road safety
Arrests by the Met and TfL lead to a crackdown on illegal cabs
A new system is launched allowing freight drivers to compare collisions, emissions, fuel use and fines and charges against other operators
A digital map which shows speed limits has been released by TfL for download
Operation Ridgeway, an attempt to combat antisocial behavior and pickpocketing on London buses leads to over 1000 arrests
As a result of the "Travel Smarter Sutton" scheme, cycling in that area has increased by 50%
Stansted Express sells Visitor Oyster cards
TfL invites manufacturers to look at new bus model
Please note that events are arranged from newest at the top to oldest at the bottom.
Member News
Jsp3970 has left the project and no new members have joined this month.
There are currently 69 members!
This WikiProject would not be where it is today without each and every one of its members! Thank you to all!
General
There is a proposal for a bot to tag all articles in London-related categories as falling under WikiProject London or WikiProject London Transport. The upside of this is that it will give us a much better idea of how many articles we have and help to promote the two projects to people who may not be aware of them. The downside is that it will greatly increase the number of unassessed articles; the manual tagging of articles in Category:Tourist attractions in London to test the viability of the proposal added over 2,000 articles to WP:LONDON and over 50 articles to WP:LT. Please comment on the proposal and on which categories should be included if it goes ahead here.
Even aside from those pages that will be added by the bot, there are still a lot of articles that need to be assessed for their quality and their importance to this project. It's easy and quick; please get involved if you can!
Template:Nearest tube has recently been proposed for deletion. Those who use this template – or those who don't find it useful – are invited to join the discussion.
It's been said before, but please can people become more involved with other areas of the portal. The portal still seems to be only gaining contributions on the selected article and picture areas but even this area seems to be losing interest. If anyone has any suggestions about how to raise the profile of the portal and/or increase participation, please do suggest it!
The new Article Alerts system means that things that happen to articles such as nominations for deletions, featured status etc are more easily reported. Please see Wikipedia:WikiProject London Transport/Article alerts although for some of the articles, these would have to be seen at Wikipedia:WikiProject London/Article alerts or for rail transport related articles, most would have to be checked out at Wikipedia:WikiProject Trains/Article alerts. By watchlisting the appropriate Alert pages, you can see right away when relevant articles are nominated at GAC/FAC, proposed for deletion etcetera, making it much easier to keep track of any proposed changes that may affect articles that interest you. Transport articles sometimes suffer because many of those who comment at Articles for Deletion, Featured Article Candidates etc aren't necessarily aware of what's significant and what isn't; although discussions can sometimes look daunting, please don't be afraid to get involved if you have an opinion on an article that's being discussed.
As Simply South is busy, this is my first time as editor, so if there are any mistakes feel free to correct them or point them out to me. As usual, this issue is in the current format and is still awaiting suggestions for other improvements. The two newest DYK suggestions were added below. As a bonus if you add your DYK to the portal, it will also be added to the newsletter next time.
Please provide any suggestions for any improvements to this newsletter and any comments or anything else to include in the next issue. Please can ideas be given for a better layout on this newsletter. Feedback is much appreciated.
This newsletter is also looking for another editor to collaborate with since the departure of Unisouth. If anyone's able to, please contact Simply South to discuss it.
This edition would not be here if not for the feedback, support from many people and the paper's subscribers and I would like to thank you all.
Various transport stub templates were merged into one although this has resulted in some duplication
The list of London Underground stations is currently under a featured review (at the time of writing)
Template:London Buses was proposed with deletion but this was kept.
Did you know
...that Belsize Park station is one of the only eight stations in London to have a deep level bomb shelter beneath it?
…that Mile End tube station is the only station on the London Underground network from which it is possible to reach any other station with only a single change of train?
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As Simply South is busy, I've stepped in for this one; this is my first time, so feel free to fix any mistakes or let me know of anything I've missed. – iridescent18:09, 6 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]
TFL launches search for new, free London morning newspaper to replace The Metro which ends its contract on March 2010.
Victoria Coach Station has become the first organisation in the London transport sector to achieve the Government's Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard award.
The construction of Crossrail has begun at Canary Wharf station.
The Mayor of London has started a cycle revolution; all are welcome to join the events hosted to reduce impact on the environment.
New pedestrian crossings at Marble Arch, have allowed a "more mobile service" around the station.
Crime is down by 8% on the tube since last year.
Work to build the new Crossrail station at Tottenham Court Road begins on 15 May; rebuilding work will cost over £1 billion and the new ticket hall will be six times the size of the existing one
The replacement of all trains on the Piccadilly line by 2014 is announced
A flyover bridge at Canning Town is due to be put in place in late May as part of the DLR extension along the former North London Line from Canning Town to Stratford
April 2009
The Thames boat services are to be made easier with for example, more integration, a new ferry service from London Bridge to Canary Wharf, extending Tower Pier and acceptance of Oyster Pay as you go.
The London Overground's Stratford platforms will open later this month
Taxi fares in London increase by 3.4%
A bird photo competition, with partnership between tfl and RSPB, is launched
March 2009
£9.2 billion is to be used to deliver many transport improvements in the tube, Crossrail, DLR, East London Line and Cycle Hire
A £4.2 million programme is launched to help promote sustainable travel in the London Borough of Richmond
Southern Gas Networks has been prosecuted for breaking rules on street works
Various service changes will occur from late April until December to facilitate upgrade work on London Overground
Two weeks were left for Community Cycling Fund for London to apply for grants help promote cycling
Major work on A406 to facilitate gas works for three months
New artwork for tube map cover
Consultation begins on London Permit Scheme
A map is launched showing Coach Parking in central London
A bridge on Dalston Lane will be replaced in late May to help with the running of the East London Line Extension
A spring campaign is launched to warn drivers to watch out for motorcyclists
From December, Circle Line services will extend to Hammersmith
£1 million used to help set up car club package for residents as essentially a car-for-hire service within five minutes walk over next two years. Cars will have designated spots where they can be used on a pay-as-you-go service.
New bus lane in the centre of Mitcham speeds up journeys
The revamped Tower Gateway station reopens early
Blackfriars LU station closes for 2 years for Thameslink Programme upgrades. The National Rail stations remains open.
Member News
User:L07ChLeo3 has changed his name to Crest of London. So as to date no members have left or joined the project.
There are currently 69 members!
This WikiProject would not be where it is today without each and every one of its members! Thank you to all!
General
So to begin with good luck and well done to the people who keep attaining Featured article or list status to articles such as Richmond Bridge, London we would all like to thank you for doing one of the hardest jobs on the project and another thank you to all that helped out with this month's metro, it has been hard since Unisouth's departure but we have all kept it together by working hard. I would also like to give a special thanks to iridescent and DavidCane for writing the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway and Battersea Bridge articles in the amazing way that they did. Together those two have contributed to >70 per cent of the GA/FA articles in this Project so a large well done to those two!
The List of London Underground stations article is on featured review so please if you have anything that could improve the article, please add it.
It has been mentioned in previous editions but we really need people to get involved in other areas of the portal, the interest rate in it has dropped rapidly so if you know anyone interested in London Transport that isn't already a member please ask them to get involved in the portal. For the future of this Project.
The new system of Article Alerts has become a big hit, providing easy and quick access to information and developments on articles such as deletion and nominations to FA/FL status as well as many others so if you ever need information you can simply add the relevant page to your watchlist and wait for the updates to come in.
And finally talk pages may seem like a daunting prospect but still it is a good idea to voice your opinion once in a while. Who knows? Your single (relevant) comment could save an article from deletion or even boost it's chances of being promoted to FA/FL status.
As usual all suggestions to improving the metropolitan are welcome so if you have one we would be happy to hear from you.
This is my first time on the job, I have decided to fill the empty job space since Unisouth's departure, so as with standard procedure feel free to correct any mistakes and update any old links if necessary. We are still looking for improvements to the formats so please provide any suggestions for any improvements to this newsletter and any comments or anything else to include in the next issue. Please can ideas be given for a better layout on this newsletter. Feedback is highly appreciated.
This edition would not be here if not for the feedback, support from many people and the paper's subscribers and I would like to thank you all.
...that Belsize Park station is one of the only eight stations in London to have a deep level bomb shelter beneath it?
…that Mile End tube station is the only station on the London Underground network from which it is possible to reach any other station with only a single change of train?
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I've decided to fill in the empty job vacancy for the Metro for this month, feel free to correct any mistakes or add any missing information. Cheers! Crest of London(T|C|A)22:35, 31 May 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Wrexham & Shropshire has become the first train operating company to sell Oyster cards to passengers before they arrive in London.
Art on the on the Underground, London Underground's art programme, has won an international award for culture on public transport systems.
Transport for London have announced a five month improvement scheme for the A316 Richmond Circus road junction, with increased accessability for cyclists and pedestrians.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has tested London's first air-conditioned tube train.
New superhero artwork has been added to Charing Cross and Embankment tube stations.
Due to the ongoing tube strike, and the lack of Chiltern services, over 70,000 football supporters were without transport after the World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium.
Union RMT announced a 48 hour tube strike, which began at 18:59 on Tuesday 9 June.
The new Three Mills Lock has opened in Bromley-by-Bow.
Transport for London has announced that six bus manufacturers have qualified to bid for the contract to design and build the new bus for London.
To aid overseas travellers, London Underground has upgraded all touch screen ticket machines to 17 different languages.
May 2009
TFL launches search for new, free London morning newspaper to replace The Metro which ends its contract on March 2010.
Victoria Coach Station has become the first organisation in the London transport sector to achieve the Government's Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard award.
The construction of Crossrail has begun at Canary Wharf station.
The Mayor of London has started a cycle revolution; all are welcome to join the events hosted to reduce impact on the environment.
New pedestrian crossings at Marble Arch, have allowed a "more mobile service" around the station.
Crime is down by 8% on the tube since last year.
Work to build the new Crossrail station at Tottenham Court Road begins on 15 May; rebuilding work will cost over £1 billion and the new ticket hall will be six times the size of the existing one
The replacement of all trains on the Piccadilly line by 2014 is announced
A flyover bridge at Canning Town is due to be put in place in late May as part of the DLR extension along the former North London Line from Canning Town to Stratford
April 2009
The Thames boat services are to be made easier with for example, more integration, a new ferry service from London Bridge to Canary Wharf, extending Tower Pier and acceptance of Oyster Pay as you go.
The London Overground's Stratford platforms will open later this month
Taxi fares in London increase by 3.4%
A bird photo competition, with partnership between tfl and RSPB, is launched
Member News
We have two new members! We welcome Trainzamania and Cɧrɩs, who both joined on 2 June.
There are currently 71 members!
This WikiProject would not be where it is today without each and every one of its members! Thank you to all!
General
It has certainly been a fantastic month for featured articles, with no less than three articles being promoted in June, Albert Bridge, London, Battersea Bridge and Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway. We would like to thank all the editors who worked so hard to get these articles where they are now. Richmond Bridge, London, which was promoted in May, was featured on the main page on 17 June. Chelsea Bridge has been nominated for featured status- I invite you to review or comment on the article here.
Concluding the news on featured articles, the List of London Underground stations article went through another featured list review. Fortunately, the list was able to keep its featured status.
The project gained two new members in June, Cɧrɩs and Trainzamania, bringing our total membership up to 71. We'll soon make it to 100!
As usual all suggestions to improving the metropolitan are welcome so if you have one we would be happy to hear from you.
This is my first time editing the newsletter, so I hope everything's alright. I've added a bit more colour to the assessment section so that GA and FA/FL stand out more. Any further improvements are welcome, so please comment on what could be done better. Suggestions for alterations to the layout of the newsletter will be appreciated.
I would like to thank all the members of the WikiProject who helped create this issue and all those who have contributed to the articles which have made featured status in the past month.
...that Chelsea Bridge was little used at night when it first opened, because of its owners' policy of only turning the lighting on if Queen Victoria was spending the night in London?
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48 hour strike disrupts main line services from Liverpool Street
The Victoria Underground station upgrade has received planning approval from the Secretary of State for Transport
East Thames Buses to be sold by TfL to London General Transport Services Limited
The First 2009 Stock train starts carrying passengers in service on the Victoria line
Visitors to Piccadilly Circus will be able to see Tube service updates on the Coca-Cola advertising board
Boris Johnson unveils the first of the new London Overground trains
June 2009
Wrexham & Shropshire has become the first train operating company to sell Oyster cards to passengers before they arrive in London.
Art on the on the Underground, London Underground's art programme, has won an international award for culture on public transport systems.
Transport for London have announced a five month improvement scheme for the A316 Richmond Circus road junction, with increased accessability for cyclists and pedestrians.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has tested London's first air-conditioned tube train.
New superhero artwork has been added to Charing Cross and Embankment tube stations.
Due to the ongoing tube strike, and the lack of Chiltern services, over 70,000 football supporters were without transport after the World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium.
Union RMT announced a 48 hour tube strike, which began at 18:59 on Tuesday 9 June.
The new Three Mills Lock has opened in Bromley-by-Bow.
Transport for London has announced that six bus manufacturers have qualified to bid for the contract to design and build the new bus for London.
To aid overseas travellers, London Underground has upgraded all touch screen ticket machines to 17 different languages.
This WikiProject would not be where it is today without each and every one of its members! Thank you to all!
General
After the surge of new articles in June, July has been a quieter month with just one new featured article, Chelsea Bridge (well done again Iridescent), and one new good article, Charles Pearson. We therefore, currently have 10 Featured Articles, 1 Featured List and 10 Good Articles in the Project. Unfortunately, one former Good Article, Docklands Light Railway has been demoted to B-class. We have 110 B-class articles and it would nice to see some of those improved and taken through the Good Article review process - so come on guys, get those books out and get fact checking.
As usual all suggestions to improving the metropolitan are welcome so if you have one we would be happy to hear from you.
...that Chelsea Bridge was little used at night when it first opened, because of its owners' policy of only turning the lighting on if Queen Victoria was spending the night in London?
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Introduction of pink Oyster validators may mean cheaper fares for people avoiding Zone 1 if they touch in Midway through their journey, at some key interchanges.
TfL will launch Countdown, a new sevice which shows when and where the next bus is for mobile and internet users.
August
More bendy buses removed
Upminster tube depot celebrates 50 years
New cameras to ease traffic
New Travel Support card launched for people with certain disabilities
This WikiProject would not be where it is today without each and every one of its members! Thank you to all!
General
After the surge of new articles in June, July has been a quieter month with just one new featured article, Chelsea Bridge (well done again Iridescent), and one new good article, Charles Pearson. We therefore, currently have 10 Featured Articles, 1 Featured List and 10 Good Articles although two of thse are under reassessment. Unfortunately, one former Good Article, Docklands Light Railway was demoted to B-class in July and in early August this was followed by Jean Charles de Menezes. We have 90 B-class articles and it would nice to see some of those improved as suggested before.
However, overall assessment of articles appears to have dropped with 43% of articles now unasssessed for quality. Also, 35% of articles have no assessment or importance rating at all. This is quite an increase whereas it was only 1/4 at the start of the year.
On the Portal, the only active areas seem to be the voting and changing of the selected pictures and articles. The transport news seems to be infrequently updated with the most up-to-date news being in this newsletter!
As usual all suggestions to improving the Metropolitan are welcome so if you have one we would be happy to hear from you.
A major move request was done by MRSC, who has recently returned, at Talk:London Paddington station#Requested move. The move involves the format of names of many London stations. Please see the discussion.
Mattdickinson brought up an interesting point on correcting Live departure boards
...that Chelsea Bridge was little used at night when it first opened, because of its owners' policy of only turning the lighting on if Queen Victoria was spending the night in London?
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- replied on user talk page. — MapsMan [ talk | cont ] — 21:50, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
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