User talk:DasBull$

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Hope you enjoy the next month. Next time it will be two. -- 03:03, June 26, 2015 (UTC)

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Fifth Duplication
Seriously? You duplicated a file straight off of this site. You didn't even bother to rename it.


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See you in two months. Next time it will be six. -- 21:40, August 9, 2015 (UTC)

Bantu Genocide
Hello!

Recently, your timeline Bantu Genocide caused a still among some users who felt a bit offended by it. I am not against the timeline existing, but I will have to put following terms unless you want the timeline to be marked as ASB - Biased:

1.) Nothing except Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Southern Mozambique may be more white

2.) A warning to warn for potentially offensive content.

Sorry for the problem. Come to http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Chat for anything. Deadly State of Mind (talk) 20:21, December 16, 2016 (UTC)

Joanna of Luxembourg
Hi, you are right in what you said but I'm going to have to revert your correction as the template seems to have gone wonky. I'll try and correct it in the next couple of days. Thanks! Yan Hoek (talk) 15:19, December 28, 2017 (UTC)

The German Century: Media
Greetings DasBull$,

I am Baron Joshua and have come to offer some work on The German Century timeline. Namely in media as German films of the 1910s, 20s and 30s are of an interest to me (My favorite film is Metropolis and 'The Titanic' is my favorite version of the story, I prefer it over the Leo DeCaprio film). I've even made some articles on cartoons made in Germany during the 1940s on another wiki. Since you have heads of state and nations figured out I'd like to expand detail in aother area; media.

In OTL Media has largely been 'American' dominated. I'd like to, for The German Century, change that. My clearest and present idea involves the following; Raumpatrouille: Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion takes the place Star Trek holds in OTL though possibly (I'll let you be the judge) with some alterations to names or set up. I choose Raumpatroulle as it began airing the same year as Star Trek in OTL but only lasted 7 episodes for reasons unknown. In my mind Raumpatroulle of this timeline would continue to run despite production costs and other factors much as Star Trek struggled and acquire a standing fan base while Star Trek was canceled much as it was threatend with multiple times in OTL. In short the two shows take each others place as we understand it; Star Trek lasting briefly but Raumpatroulle going strong.

This is the clearest of my ideas and I'll likely devise other concepts if my aid is accepted. If not, you may openly use this recomendation :) I've only recently discovered your timeline and it has my interest so just seeing it expand is enough for me (even if I don't agree with everything laid out I still enjoy the read and have no desire to dispute anything in it as I enjoy what you've done). Baron Joshua (talk) 23:50, January 18, 2018 (UTC)

Greetings Baron Joshua,

I like your ideas. If you like, I can grant you permission to work on this timeline. I haven't been able to work on it since I have been working on another timeline I had created, Alexander the Liberator.

DasBull$ (talk) 22:59, January 21, 2018 (UTC)

I will greatly appreciate being granted such permission and will be sure to present my ideas as proposals. It is unfortunate that it took me 9 days to realize that I had a response :) I will say I've been enjoying Alexander the LIberator. Be sure to let me know when I have your permission to begin work on the project. Baron Joshua (talk) 23:39, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

Timing in regards to me discovering this response came at a great time. This week I've been adding articles on German films to another wiki (all of thse I have added ) with sunday night's viewing being Der Hund von Baskerville though I was unable to find it with English subtitles (my ability to understand and speak german is mild). To me the 40s (after Germany's defeat) saw the real decline of the German Film Industry so with the German Century Timeline I have a lot to consider regarding the 40s and 50s in media and thus elaboration on society during the 40s and 50s post WWII can assist me. I'm fairly sure that Raumpatroulle will still emerge (this time during the Chancellorship of Albert Speer following the Chancellorship of Karl Donitz. Which I see as indication of a social shift which I'd like to have elaboration on. Baron Joshua (talk) 23:56, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

Here is my first proposal; Raumpatrouille: Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion. If approved I am willing to make an article regarding the cancellation of Star Trek and (in another reference to Raumpatrouille's fate in OTL) the blunder that was (in this timeline) a 2001 film adeptation of Star Trek based on the cancelled 1966 series. Baron Joshua (talk) 00:49, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

Ah, sorry, just noticed the ill link- here is the healthy link. Baron Joshua (talk) 22:19, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

Having heard nothing back from you, I'd like to say that the film's plot can be altered. I've not been able to get ahold of the stories published in Terra magazine. Baron Joshua (talk) 22:32, February 3, 2018 (UTC)

Dear Baron Joshua,

I apologize that it took me a while to respond. I do really like what you have contributed and you have my approval to add more if you like. DasBull$ (talk) 16:47, February 20, 2018 (UTC)

I am pleased by this approval, and will do my utmost to keep in the paramaters of the timeline. My present plans are to find other shows that are similiar to American or British productons but didn't do as well and flipping that in this timeline. Another plan is to find cases where German influence in foriegn media could have taken root- for example- and this is someting I'd like to get your OK on before starting- Star Wars. Star Wars had numorous scripts and it seems to be something the community hear likes to speculate on. But the details, the main detail (other details such as the Empire will take more consideration) I want to address is C-3PO's appearance. I'd like in the German Century for his appearance to be one from an earlier concept of the character- a concept inspired by the German classic 'Metropolis'; this appearance .(do ignore the Photobucket ads). It's based on Maria "Hel" Futura from the 1927 film. This alteration is just one example of ways we can slip German inflruences into foriegn productions. This is one way to demostrate the social influence Germany has had on the world in the timeline. Baron Joshua (talk) 21:17, February 20, 2018 (UTC)

Having had time to consider Star Wars a bit more I can say that another alteration I am considering is in regards to the Empire. In an early draft the Galaxy was an Empire, ruled by a mostly benevolent Emperor, until the Knights of the Sith disposed and replaced him with the help of powerful trade barons. The Emperor, Imperial Senate, etc would have all existed prior to the first film. In a sense the Empire seems to be similiar in government to the Greater German Empire and not 'evil' for the sake of evil. It's not evil by nature but situation. I imagine the prequels would still introduce a Chancellor furthering the simularities- essentially the galaxy is just Space Germany. That's what I'm currently considering. Baron Joshua (talk) 13:17, February 24, 2018 (UTC)

I am actually in favor of the idea that you have presented to me. Think of it, this version of Star Wars could be seen as a patriotic film in Germany considering the similiarities it has to the world in the timeline. In the idea you have presented to, this German version of Star Wars could be the heroes fighting for the Emperor and not against him. DasBull$ (talk) 18:34, February 24, 2018 (UTC)

This is great news, and I'll get started tough I can tell that I wasn't as clear on the concept as I could have been and thus the impression you have may not exacally fit- but I will get the page going and will edit and rework it as need be. Again, there where many drafts for star wars and my aim here is to take elements from the various drafts and early concept art and create something very germanized. I have no doubt it'll be well recieved in the Greater German Empire and that the prequels will indeed be as you state- the heroes fighting for the Emperor against powerful trade lords that could be seen as representing British Trade Companies (West India Company, East India Company, South African Company, etc) - I'm sure it'll be an amazing series though ending in the rise of the 'New Empire'.(what the Empire was called in one of those early drafts where the Galaxy was an Empire before The Star Wars)- I"ll get started and await your review of the content after posting. I'll explain and we'll discuss and better it. I'm rather excited ^_^ Baron Joshua (talk) 20:30, February 24, 2018 (UTC)

I do feel somber about not having finished the Star Wars page for the German Century. While I'm still not yet ready to complete the page I have continued my research into German films form the 1930s primarily but not exlusively. I do feel that Battleship Sevastopol: White Slaves is the closest to a true epic I've found from the 30s and I have the feeling that even in your timeline it'd exist unaltered. I just wanted to provide you with an update to let you know that I haven't forgotten the project but have rather been distracted while still from time to time compiling research notes on another wiki (in the form of articles for that wiki). Baron Joshua (talk) 15:45, April 14, 2018 (UTC)

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 * Christian VIII of Denmark (The Danish North Sea) -- 04:55, February 20, 2018 (UTC)

Hi,

As much as I appreciate any contributions, Christian VIII of Denmark (The Danish North Sea) is meant to be named Christian Frederick. Christian Frederick is based off of the real King Christian VIII, but this Christian Frederick is still a fictional character. His ancestry for example is different than the real Christian VIII and so is his biography. I used the portrait of the real Christian Frederick to represent this fictional monarch. I basically used portraits of real life royals to represent my list of Kings. Yan Hoek has done this for his list of monarchs in his timeline The Kalmar Union (for example, King Frederick II of Wessex-Normandy is represented by a photograph of the real life OTL Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, Duke of Clarence and Avondale). A similar thing was done for the timeline Jacobite Glory, were the fictional monarchs of Scotland are represented by portraits of real life British royals. I hope that I am not breaking any rules of the website. DasBull$ (talk) 17:01, February 20, 2018 (UTC)

Kalmar Kings
Hi, thanks for your help! There are two different royalty info templates - 'Infobox Royalty' and 'Infobox royalty'. The uppercase 'Royalty' one stopped working properly a while back. The lowercase 'royalty' one works fine and I do mean to go back over the god knows how many monarch pages I've written to make sure they are all using the right one. Yan Hoek (talk) 08:52, February 23, 2018 (UTC)

Re:Christian Frederick
My apologies, I wasn't aware of the context. A lot of users have been misnaming monarchs, so I assumed it was just another one.

The reason I protected the page is because you reverted the page back. In the future, do not revert an edit made by an admin. As you just did, all you'd have to do is inform me of the circumstances and I would've been more than happy to revert it back.


 * Christian Frederick of Denmark (The Danish North Sea)

I have also removed the deletion request, but I can add it back if you really want it. Once again, my sincerest apologies. -- 03:59, February 24, 2018 (UTC)

Alexander the Liberator
Hey User:DasBull$!

I wanted to tell you that I really enjoy reading your Alexander the liberator timeline! The scenario and the nations are awesome and I love reading about them! The world is different from our own, with Russia still a monarchy, and the western world communist! It’s all unique and fun to read! If I can help with any pages, just let me know! Colgan dog (talk) 17:35, March 31, 2018 (UTC) Hello User:Colgan dog,

I want to personally thank you for you kind words. I was personally interested to see what the world would be like if the Cold War was fought between a Communist America and a Tsarist Russia, and I am glad to hear that someone has enjoyed the timeline. If you are interested in contributing (such as creating an article), you have my permission. DasBull$ (talk) 18:28, March 31, 2018 (UTC)

You’re very much welcome! And by article do you mean a proposal page or a canonical article?

I prefer proposal until I am able to review it. DasBull$ (talk) 19:42, March 31, 2018 (UTC)

Chiapas in AtL
Hi, I was just asking if you’ve seen my Chiapas proposal for Alexander the Liberator? I have so many ideas for it! Colgan dog (talk) 18:47, April 3, 2018 (UTC)

Hello,

I have just noticed your Chiapas proposal for the Alexander the Liberator timeline. I am personally intrigued by your idea and I have decided to remove the proposal tag and incorporate it into the timeline. Just remember, if it is Communist or Socialist it is supported by Communist America. If it is nationalist it is supported by Russia. I am glad to have you on board the Alexander the Liberator train. DasBull$ (talk) 19:41, April 3, 2018 (UTC)

Please Don't
The guy you just messaged is a troll. They've been vandalizing several articles here. Please don't engage with them, as this will only provoke them. Thank you. -- 19:49, April 3, 2018 (UTC)

Alexander the Liberator II
Hey DasBull$,

I have been reading your Alexander the Liberator timeline for a while now, and I must say I'm intrigued by the idea of a Russian monarchy that survived.

Coming to my point, I would love to do some political work as the Russian State Duma and elections. I also would like to create and work out the Netherlands page.

Regards,  TenaciousMapping (talk) 10:21, April 18, 2018 (UTC)

Hello TenaciousMapping,

I will grant permission to contribute to the timeline. I am intriguted by your ideas and I will be glad to have you on board the Alexander the Liberator train.

DasBull$ (talk) 19:43, April 18, 2018 (UTC)

I assmued that you lost interest so I took care of the NetherlandsDasBull$ (talk) 15:56, June 2, 2018 (UTC)

RE:Socialist States
In the future, please don't revert an edit made by an admin. Please explain the situation instead.

I have reverted it back, as the term "United Socialist States" doesn't appear to be necessary (any more than we formally say "Communist China" or the like). -- 23:24, May 13, 2018 (UTC)

I didn't mean to violate any rules, and I apologize for that. The reason I prefer the United Socialist States is to: Once again, I didn't wish to violate any of the rules of the site nor did I wish to cross you. DasBull$ (talk) 00:12, May 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * 1) Differentate from its predecessor, the United States of America. In this timeline, state propaganda would have demonised the previous regime as a "Capitalist cesspool" so I doubt that would use the term, "United States". The Marxist government would have prefered to add in the word "Socialist" (like the Socialist Republic of Romania and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in our timeline).
 * 2) It's official name is the United Socialist States of America.


 * Nothing to worry about, just keep it in mind for the future.


 * As for the name, I'm still inclined to say that "United States" would be more appropriate for the article.


 * Please keep in mind that what I'm referring to is simply the colloquial name (not the official name). The name "United Socialist States of America" is perfectly fine and I'm not arguing for you to remove this. The discussion at hand is the colloquial name (the short name).


 * Your arguments for Romania and Yugoslavia are correct, but only for the formal names. In practice (especially during their existence), they were simply referred to as "Romania" and "Yugoslavia" by the average person (including within them). All communist states continued to refer to themselves colloquially as before communism. The only exceptions are East Germany (due to the existence of West Germany) and the Soviet Union (for which "Russia" was a constituent state).


 * In practice, my gut tells me that the name "United States" (or even "USSA") would be more commonly used colloquially both in and out of the USSA. The site rules requires the use of the colloquial name in articles for existing nations.


 * I do hope that this makes sense for you. -- 01:18, May 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * I get where you are coming from. When I think about it, I believe that more people would refer to the USSA as the "United States". I still believe that the USSA government propaganda would discourage the usage of the term, "United States", but nonetheless I believe that you are right.DasBull$ (talk) 14:51, May 16, 2018 (UTC)

2010: The When the Earth Stood Still
I am very much enjoying 2010 When the Earth Stood Still. It is cool to see something similar to 1983 doomsday, yet more relevant in the modern age. I have some ideas, if you would like to collborate with pages.

On the African part, it seems plausible so far. A free cape state seems most likely, due to the fact that Afriakneers have better economic status, have an agrarian survivalist outlook, and already have militias for a very bad event (technically for a genocide but you get the point.)

However, it is easy to assume the rest of Africa will be thrown into Chaos due to need food aid. I have an idea; I could create a page for a German nation in former Namibia (it will be sort of like a city state.) I wouldn't rule out doing multiple german city states, and several warlord states on the edges if approved.

Thanks,

Warrior

Hello Warrior,

First, I would like to thank you for your kind words. I loved 1983: Doomsday and I wanted to create my own nuclear apocalypse timeline. I have had trouble, since I had created two previous nuclear apocalypse timelines (Nuclear Apocalypse: 2014 and 1962: The War to End all Wars of the World) and I wasn't very pleased with them. They were completely unrealistic (especially 2014) and I just disliked them. I created 2010 as something of a more modernized 1983DD.

Anyway, as for your request. With the fall of Western civilization, the nations of Africa would likely fall apart due to lack of economic and food aid. South Africa is a special topic, since racial tensions have gotten far worse in recent years (partly thanks to a special Mr. Malema). The regime led by the African National Congress is corrupt, and I expect the South African state to fall apart in our timeline unless someone can truly lead the country on a better path. Anyway, since I expect OTL South Africa to fall apart, I believe that this South Africa could definitely collapse as a result of a nuclear war. The collapse of international trade and foreign aid would cripple the economy of South Africa, and combined with the already crippled race relations, South Africa would fall. I really like your proposal, and you have my approval to contribute to the 2010 timeline. I am glad to have you on board. DasBull$ (talk) 01:01, July 5, 2018 (UTC)