You've blocked the my file Uktreatiesonline.jpg. I have been given permission by the FCO to use this and release it into the public domain. The link to the treaties database is not intended to be an advertisement, the FCO (non-profit making)has given public permmission to a free valuable resource. How do I go about reinstating this? You posted the message below Ashmatin (talk) 17:01, 1 October 2010 (UTC):[reply]

I have tagged your file Uktreatiesonline.jpg up for deletion. Per WP:COPYVIO, material copied from sources that are not public domain or compatibly licensed without the permission of the copyright holder (unless brief quotation used in accordance with non-free content policy and guideline) is likely to be a copyright violation. You have repeatedly copied a file from FCO which is NOT released into the public domain (the FCO made it clear in its term and conditions that any use of its images and logo must be approved). Also, please stop adding the image to various pages because Wikipedia is not a platform for advertisement! If you persist in such behaviour, I will have no choice but to seek administrator intervention, which may result in a block for you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ashmatin (talk • contribs) 17:01, 1 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I recently came across the page res ipsa loquitur, which is a common law principle. The original article contains a list of the state of the doctrine in different jurisdictions, but user Agradman divided the information on different jurisdictions into a number of new pages. I think such a move is completely unconstructive: the new pages are so short and uninformative. There is no hope of expanding them as the doctrines in various jurisdictions do not differ substantially. I think res ipsa loquitur (Hong Kong), res ipsa loquitur (Canada), res ipsa loquitur (United Kingdom), res ipsa loquitur (United States); res ipsa loquitur (Scotland) and res ipsa loquitur (South Africa) should be merged back into the old page and then deleted. Can an administrator help me delete the pages asap? Craddocktm (talk) 14:15, 1 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your question. It would first be necessary to discuss your plans with the users on those pages. Have you tried to talk to Agradman about your thoughts? If the two of you are having a problem reaching an agreement, let me know and we can bring other eyes to the table. You may contact me directly if you need my help. JodyB _talk 17:44, 1 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Craddocktm, thanks for bringing res ipsa loquitur to my attention. I am not adamantly opposed to your deleting these files and consolidating them on a single page, but before you do, I want to raise some caveats & concerns. I will type a brief message at Res ipsa loquitur (Hong Kong) now. Andrew Gradman ^talk/_WP:Hornbook 21:14, 2 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, I've posted a response at Res ipsa loquitur (Hong Kong). Andrew Gradman ^talk/_WP:Hornbook 22:10, 2 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I came across the abovementioned article. Since "ex parte" and "in camera" are very different concepts and since there are articles on both these topics another article is unnecessary. Please discuss deletion of this article. Thank you. Nilotpal42 (talk) 11:18, 7 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is he by any chance a relative? Ohconfucius ^¡digame! 04:16, 9 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You mean Percy Craddock? I'm afraid not lol Craddocktm (talk) 08:46, 11 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Craddocktm, nice to see you contributing. Can I suggest you follow this format: OSCOLA? It'll make your life a lot easier! I'll look forward to what you come up with on dishonest assistance. Wikidea 18:46, 23 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nah but everyone has said that it was a disappointing debut... I just picked that one as Bebe had a comment on it Lushhhhhhhh (talk) 20:14, 4 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have read your post. Edits taking place.Anthony of the Desert (talk) 15:16, 14 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure why you removed the "The" in peerage titles, e.g. The Right Honourable (the) Lord Smith. It is part of the peerage title, and should be reflected as such. Regards,--The Taerkasten (talk) 19:02, 15 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The UEFA source first appeared in June 2005. Have you read the article it said loaned back. Matthew_hk tc 06:14, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Here is another article from Brazil, first published in June 2005. http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/europeu/interna/0,,OI558549-EI2035,00-Anderson+exGremio+acerta+com+o+Porto.html Matthew_hk tc 06:14, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

More correctly Anderson had signed for Porto via Gestifute In June 2005, but the FIFA protection on minor (under-18) prevented him to join the club. And Anderson's mother found in job in Portugal, and made Anderson eligible to immigrate to Portugal for family re-union, thus joined Porto in January 2006, as age 17th. The case seems likes Fabio and Raferal to ManU. Matthew_hk tc 06:45, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No the UEFA article did not say loan back. All it said is he would return to Brazil to REST before the start of the campaign.

• The Annual Report 2005/06 of Porto ([1]) p.011 says that Porto took on Anderson in the January transfer window of 2006.
• Man United website ([2]) says he joined Porto in Jan 2006.
• A much more recent UEFA source ([3]) says that he joined Porto in December 2005.
• The Portuguese source seems to say that Anderson was signed by a consortium and then he was DUE to sign for Porto. We couldn't be sure the deal happened according to schedule.

I consider Man Utd and Porto to be the most reliable source since they have first hand access to the player. Craddocktm (talk) 06:50, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If your point on Gestifute is right, it isn't possible for Anderson to join Porto in June 2005, since FIFA rules would make that transfer illegal and void. Therefore, strictly speaking, he was only signed by Gestifute in June 2005 and did not join Porto until January 2006. Craddocktm (talk) 06:54, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It could stated in the article that the deal was pre-agree/ signed a pre-contract in June 2005. In the view point of International Transfer Certificate (ITC)/Transfer windows, Anderson officially joined Porto in January 2006 the opening of Portuguese window, in the view point of contract Anderson signed a contract with GestiFute the agent company and passed the medical in June 2005. Matthew_hk tc 06:55, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fine with me. Craddocktm (talk) 06:59, 4 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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