User talk:Fxgentleman



Signatures
Please don't sign article pages, that is only meant for talk pages. Thank you. Mitro 18:02, September 25, 2009 (UTC)

Stars
Why do you always put a star at the beginning of the title? Also you don't need to manually add pages to categories. As long as you add the category to the article, the article will be added to the category automatically. Mitro 23:48, October 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * I removed your link to Jordan not because something was wrong with the idea, but because you are not supposed to add links to category pages like that (see my above message). Add categories to the article itself and Wikia will add a link to the category page automatically. Also making table of contents is easy, you just need to add section headers. I did so on your Israel article. Mitro 23:54, October 18, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks again for the help. Apparently, we keep responding to each other while the other is typing. I kept adding the asterick because I thought it was to create the little box next to the article. So my apologies for the faux pas on that. As to my article on Jordan, I didn't think you removed it because you had an issue with it. I thought perhaps I had goofed again in how I entered it and wanted to know what I had done. So no problem. So just for my future understanding (still learning this as you can guess), I add a new article through the category section on the proposal page versus editing the page? By the way, I took your suggestion and posted my thoughts on Israel and Jordan on the Asia page. I hope that was the right area. --Fxgentleman 00:08, October 19, 2009 (UTC)
 * So just for my future understanding (still learning this as you can guess), I add a new article through the category section on the proposal page versus editing the page?
 * I'm not sure I completely understand what you are asking, but I will take a stab at it: If you want to propose a new article only thing you have to do is create the article and add the proposal template to the top of the article. The template will add the article to the proposal category for you. To properly add the template just post this at the top of the page:  .
 * Also see the for more info. Mitro 01:09, October 19, 2009 (UTC)

My apologies if I did not make my question clear Mitro. Having read the editorial guidelines previously, I am guessing there are one or two things I am unclear about. So, my question is this: If I want to add an article to the proposed page, such as Jordan, do I go to the page and click on edit and add the name Jordan (Doomsday: 1983) with the double brackets on both sides and just don't make the past mistake of adding the asterick? I guess I was confused by what you wrote earlier and was unsure if this was the correct way to do this, which I thought, or was I supposed to click on the add category section at the bottom of the proposal page and put the file name in there. Thanks.--Fxgentleman 01:21, October 19, 2009 (UTC)
 * No you add nothing to the proposal page/category. As I said before you create the article and add the proposal template at the top. The template adds it to the proposal page/category for you. That is all you need to do to get to the proposal page/category. You don't need to add it yourself and you don't need to add an asterick in the title. Also its "1983: Doomsday" not "Doomsday: 1983." Mitro 02:16, October 19, 2009 (UTC)

Thank you very much for the clarification, I now realize what I was doing wrong. Sorry, like I said earlier even though I read the editorial instructions, I was still confused on certain points. Thank you for your patience with me. --Fxgentleman 03:16, October 19, 2009 (UTC)

Trenton
An anon working on Trenton (1983: Doomsday) seems to disagree with what you wrote in Delmarva about Trenton being hit by a nuke. Thought you ought to know. Mitro 05:45, December 22, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the information, I just took a look at the article. When I first saw the Trenton article pop up earlier by Yank, I was surprised since I was aware he had read my article first which spoke about the city being hit. However, I decided not to say anything and leave it up to the community. I guess someone else wanted to take the ball and run with it on their own. --Fxgentleman 01:59, December 25, 2009 (UTC)
 * Well Trenton has been marked as obsolete so the issue is now moot. Mitro 18:35, December 25, 2009 (UTC)

What do you think?
Hello, i was trying to propose a nation in the middle east for doomsday (The United Arab States ) but they say the missle attacks on the major citys are too heavy (i said many citys such as Dubai got hit) and they directed me on you since you are th expert on the middle east for doomsday (proposal map wont load so you may have to got to new pics and find U.A.S.AfterDoomsday.png) so what do you think but please go to proposals on 1983:Doomsday to see my proposal workFascistBritan 00:55, March 18, 2010 (UTC)FascistBritian

Sorry I am just now getting around to responding, between my job on working on my articles, I have been very busy and do not always have a chance to read the board. That said, I have not seen your work, however, I was already working on my own union and posted it last Friday. Additionally, I posted articles for Saudi Arabia on March 15 and the UAE today and plan to post the others I am currently working on for Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Yemen, by weeks end hopefully. Although I appreciate your thoughts, since I started work on this region several months ago, I have been researching and mapping out where I wanted to take it. Given what I read in your posting on the main page since I could not locate your article, and having read up on the region, I could not find any logic as to strikes against the UAE or the rest of the Gulf States, with the exception of Saudi Arabia. The US military presence in the region, with the exception of the forementioned, did not seem large enough in my view to warrant an attack. Also, given the six major oil producing nations on the Arabian Peninsula were already in a semi-alliance and that several USAF AWACs planes were based in Saudi Arabia at the time, I think it is logical they would have warned other nations like the UAE. Having those AWACs would have been a huge factor, something other nations such as Israel did not have at the time, in that they could spot the ICBMS while in orbit and help warplanes in shooting them down. Thanks anyway.Fxgentleman 03:16, March 22, 2010 (UTC)

Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Hello Fxgentleman, I was wondering if you expressed any desire in developing Iran? I ask because you are the principal caretaker of the Muslim World, and since I am thinking about creating a quasi terrorist muslim theocracy around Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, I wanted to do something similar with Iran, with them being a principal provider of funds and training to the country mentioned above, which would be more like a mobile military organization collecting tribute from towns in their sphere of influence. Both Iran and this organization would then work in conjunction with Pakistan to drive the USSR out of muslim countries, regardles of the local populations wishes. I'd like to hear your thoughts.--Vladivostok 19:33, March 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Once again hello Fx, I was wondering if you'd like to check out the Iran article and tell me what you think? I've added a lot of new content and it mostly comes from our conversation, with a couple of twists.--Vladivostok 11:13, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

So, you like what I've written about Iran?--Vladivostok 21:29, April 10, 2010 (UTC)

My apologies for not responding sooner. I have read your articles and have some thoughts. I will try and post within the next day or so. Fxgentleman 04:19, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

4 countries in Lebanon.
Hi Fxgentleman, I'm from Venezuela and my mom's parents are from the lebanese diaspora, also my dad wich come to Venezuela during Lebanon civil war, he told me that on the war Lebanon was going to separate in 3 countries, one cristian, other druze, and other sunni-shia, I have gone to Lebanon 2 times, and I know it very good, I have even go to Israel-Lebanon frontier in wich you can see UN peace makers.

I do a proposal article about Lebanon separated in 4 countries, all leaders are real exept the Sidon Emirate one. Mitro, one of the admins told me to write you because you are in charge of Lebanon so If you like the article pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! canon it.

Thank you VENEZUELA 01:10, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

I appreciate your interest in this matter, however, having done a considerable amount of research on Lebanon thus far I have mapped out where I would like to take the nation. I had examined as to whether the nation should stay together or divide. Based on my reading of the political situation in 1983, I believe the nation would have stayed united. Obviously, the nation was experiencing divisive issues, but this was in part due to interference by Syria and other nations. With them removed, I believe there will be tough times but the nation will find its own path and stay intact. The reason I had not added more up till now was because of my job and the research I was doing on the country. I will be revisting Lebanon shortly though to add where I will be taking the country. Thank you anyway for your interest, but I have to decline. --Fxgentleman 12:04, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

Israel
Hi,I'm new to the AltHist wiki (Though not to wiki's in general) and have a massive intrest in israle as my family has lived thier in the past and have been jewish and I was wondering if you'd allow me to expand on it?Vegas adict 14:50, March 27, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for your interest. However, I have been working on a history for Israel and what direction I wanted to take it since I first created the article several months ago. I plan to add on to it soon. The delay has been due to my job and the research I was doing. As such, I would have to decline. However, once I begin to post, if you have suggestions, please feel free to float them by me and I will take a look at them. Thanks again. Fxgentleman 00:55, March 28, 2010 (UTC)

Problem with infobox
I believe it has something to do with what screen you use to edit. I use the pure code form, but some use rich text editing. Go to the top right corner of your screen and click on the MORE button. Select "Preferences" and then click on the "Editing" tab. Uncheck "Enable Rich Text Editing". Now anytime you try to edit the page you will see the wiki code. Mitro 14:00, April 5, 2010 (UTC)

Adopting Israel
Hello, FX. I'm just going to cut to the chase, I would like to adopt your Israel page. I have noticed it is essentially a bunch of paragraphs and not up to par with most other articles. Thank you for your time. Arstarpool 01:36, May 24, 2010 (UTC)

Although I appreciate your suggestion, I would politely request that you do not do any work on my article. Although I have not had a chance to work on it lately, I would prefer that you do not change or add on to it since I am the author and have a direction in which I wish to take it. If you have a suggestion, please let me know. Thank you. --Fxgentleman 03:48, May 24, 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for your precious time, good day sir. Arstarpool 04:05, May 24, 2010 (UTC)

You are most welcome sir and I wish you well on your own articles.--Fxgentleman 04:11, May 24, 2010 (UTC)

Delmarvan Virginia
The Virginian Republic is expanding its territory to the east, and soon they will have a border with the Delmarvan territories in Virginia. I warn you that despite their efforts to help the other nations in the region, they are still the jingoistic nation they have always been. Unlike the pacifist Lincolnites, when the Virginians want something they take it. They aren't the type to mess around with. The whole situation with Delmarva having Virginian territory gives me a headache. Yankovic270 18:25, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Yank, given we have been down this path before you know my feelings when you approach me in this manner. I understand your are in your "role playing mode", however, I don't go in that direction nor do I appreciate being addressed like this. Rather than periodically making threats against me and the UCD or refusing to acknowledge what I have already written, why don't you try to logically approach a solution rather than behave this way? See if using Hopewell as a port is feasible. Have you ever considered the possibility of a treaty between the VR and UCD? Perhaps in exchange for say coal, maybe the UCD could allow goods to pass through one of their ports for VR? Please keep in mind as well I have every intention of returning to the UCD and picking up where I left off. --Fxgentleman 20:36, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Help?
Would it be ok if I helped you on the UCD articles? I too am a resident of Northern VA, and I know a lot about the area. This would be my first Doomsdat article, but I think I'm up to the task. BoredMatt 20:53, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Delmarva
Seeing the last edit from you on the article was exactly 3 months ago, may I adopt it? Arstarpool 15:39, June 18, 2010 (UTC)

Hi Arstarpool. In regards to your request to adopt my Delmarva article, I must once again respectfully decline. That said, I wish to take a moment and explain why I am doing so. I gathered from our interaction last month that you were offended for some reason when I turned down your request to work on another of my articles. I realize you are looking for ways by which you can artistically contribute to the Doomsday Timeline and given the storyline is not as wide open (i.e. gray areas to fill in) as it was ten months ago when I joined, creates a problem for newer writers such as yourself looking for a place to work. Just as I am sure you take pride in your work thus far, I feel the same towards my articles. I have and continue to invest a tremendous amount of time researching, plotting, and writing each of my articles so they make sense and are grounded in reality. Since I do this work in my free time outside the demands of my job and other things, I rotate my attention amongst my articles to assure they can receive my full attention. As such, I am aware that some months might pass before I can return to a particular article. However, this does not mean I have abandoned any of my work. Since I have reached a point where I have created the articles I wanted, with one exception, my intention is to spend time working on what I have already created for the foreseeable future. Understandably, given this investment of time and energy, I am disinclined to allow others to adopt or work on my articles since this would take them in directions away from what I have already mapped out and invalidate the research and work I have accomplished thus far. I encourage you as one writer to another to spend more time researching and working on the articles you have already adopted or created and flesh them out more fully. I have read your work and you have laid some decent groundwork to build upon in the areas you have chosen. I hope this explanation helps and I wish you the best on your work and look forward to seeing what what you do with your articles.--Fxgentleman 06:04, June 19, 2010 (UTC)

Syria
Hi, I write you because I have an idea: Why don't you do a alawite state in former Syria and a druze state in Former Syria, Thank You please answer me. VENEZUELA 00:46, June 30, 2010 (UTC)

Middle East
I randomly decided to remember this 2 months later, but you said you would like to discuss my Sultanate of Turkey article in relation to the rest of your Middle East articles?

You are correct. Sorry about the delay in getting back to you since we last talked about your article. I have been running behind on a number of things as of late. However, I finally had a chance to read your article on Turkey last week and make some notes. I am actually in the process of preparing my thoughts to post to your article's discussion page. If all goes well, I hope to post either before or during the July 4 holiday weekend.--Fxgentleman 17:09, June 30, 2010 (UTC)

Great. I look forward to your review. Caeruleus 04:35, July 1, 2010 (UTC)

I added some of the edits you requested. The timeline for development has been extended, more nuclear strikes were added, and another nation in Hatay province has been created. Check it out. Hope you like it.

Also, since most of the Middle East articles are now done, how bout we begin making things interesting and elaborating more on Middle East politics and alliances? I was thinking they could be based on OTL geopolitics, since the reasons for those allignments would be the same ATL. I was thinking about elaborating more on the Israel-Jordan connection and how they interact with an Egypt that's basically a Greece client state. Also, how Turkey, the GSU, and the new Syrian state would fit into these issues. Caeruleus 16:57, July 11, 2010 (UTC)

Re:SNU
Can you link to the page? I can't even remember what the SNU is. :D Benkarnell 22:22, July 4, 2010 (UTC)

California and Sierra Nevada
You have yet another border problem. California has been canon for about two months, and will stay that way. Drop the Californian lands. Why don't you center it around the center of the state? You will have no border problems and you can get it graduated. Arstarpool 19:42, July 20, 2010 (UTC)

I know this is not private, but at least in is not "wide open" like the main page. I want to commend you for your civility. Alex (Arstarpool) is a mere teenager, and I am not sure what Yank's excuse is. :-)

Anyway, there is no "rule" that canonization automatically trumps a proposal. The RULE is QSS (Lat. = "What's Written is Written) and QAA ("What's Assumed is Assumed). Your article was written first, and the CR article intruded on that. This was pointed out, and dealt with - somewhat - with impeccable logic. Part of the Assumptions to be assumed is Plausibility -- that is logical consequences to conditions. You are on good stead.

Since you have Zack, a Lieutenant, as mediator, and are contacting the higher ups - the Brass (with whom you worked in formulating the article to begin with) - you have little to fear from the two "constables" whose job should be to clean up spam and vandalism.

If this catches you still awake, have a good night. More than likely, though, you turned off the computer about an hour ago, so here's wishing you a grand day! SouthWriter 05:48, July 21, 2010 (UTC)