User talk:Premeditated Chaos

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gotta hand it to ya :)

I think that makes 5 QPQs I've gambled away at this point? They should have a line I can call before I start going into serious QPQ debt. Regardless, I hereby grant thee my QPQs for Dania Beach Hurricane and KCTY (Kansas City) – feel free to use this diff as evidence of that, and ping me if the reviewer still gives you trouble. Enjoy, happy DYKing! theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 17:04, 5 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks leeky, I'll put them to good use :) ♠PMC♠ (talk) 00:58, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Man Who Knew Too Much (Alexander McQueen collection)

The article The Man Who Knew Too Much (Alexander McQueen collection) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:The Man Who Knew Too Much (Alexander McQueen collection) for comments about the article, and Talk:The Man Who Knew Too Much (Alexander McQueen collection)/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Queen of Hearts -- Queen of Hearts (talk) 02:01, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

TFA

Thank you today for Nihilism (Alexander McQueen collection), introduced: "Following the disastrous loss of the entire Taxi Driver collection to, er, negligence, McQueen was still uncertain about launching his own label. After some dithering, he gathered up every odd and end he'd created since then and put them together in the primal scream that was Nihilism. Not yet capable of the sweeping narratives that would characterise his later career, and on a budget of approximately zero, he went for pure shock tactics. Models smeared in filth and fake blood stalked down the runway, wrapped in cling film, breasts and genitals flashing. The audience was struck dumb and even photographers quit snapping, aghast at the sight. Reviews were mixed, with many accusing McQueen of misogyny while others recognized the burgeoning talent beneath the gore." Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:43, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Black jacket from Nihilism

I love that thing! Why don't we see more of that kind of adventurous styling in the retail market? Is it too risky for most people? Viriditas (talk) 21:16, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I think it's a lot of things. It requires good tailoring, you can't just fast fashion it or it'll look janky. That makes it expensive, and expensive makes it even more niche. So you could probably get something like that in a smaller boutique, but not in big retail stores or fast fashion outlets. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 02:36, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Copyedit request for Dracula

Hi PMC,

As mentioned on Discord, I am hoping you may provide a copy edit to some sections of Dracula's article. This is based on feedback from an editor at the article's peer review. The relevant section is Context and interpretation, specifically Sexuality and gender and the second paragraph of Religion, superstition and science.

No time constraints on this one – whenever you have some time. Happy to do QPQ. — ImaginesTigers (talk∙contribs) 15:11, 3 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'll have a look :) ♠PMC♠ (talk) 16:58, 3 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Your GA nomination of Angels and Demons (Alexander McQueen collection)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Angels and Demons (Alexander McQueen collection) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of LunaEatsTuna -- LunaEatsTuna (talk) 06:21, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted page

Hello, Premeditated Chaos,

Your name is in the list of system operators willing to provide the text of deleted pages. If that is accurate, may I ask you the favour to provide me with the text of Mega Time Squad, please? Either in my user space or as a draft, as you think best. Thanks a lot. Best, -Mushy Yank. 16:56, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) FWIW, a response you are likely to get is "read point 3 in the teal box at the top of this page". AstonishingTunesAdmirer 連絡 02:09, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's fine, I mostly get snotty about that with people who are wasting my time with wanting to undelete non-notable spam. In this case there are sources and it was G5'd rather than killed for notability so it's no big. Now live at User:Mushy Yank/Mega Time Squad :) ♠PMC♠ (talk) 02:38, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot, Premeditated Chaos. Sources indeed abound. Best, -Mushy Yank. 09:20, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Eranhipalam

I looked and can't see any reliable sources online. Can you please help? Bearian (talk) 17:39, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Bearian Looks like it's a ward of Kozhikode, see https://kozhikodecorporation.lsgkerala.gov.in/en/node/328, #64 with a slightly variant spelling. I wouldn't say they're independently notable in the sense of GEOLAND, because they're just administrative subdivisions. With insufficient coverage for GNG, you could probably just boldly redirect it to the city instead of going for PROD. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 22:44, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'll redirect it later. Bearian (talk) 23:26, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done, and I will also create a redirect for Eranchipakam, an alternative spelling. Bearian (talk) 23:39, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Can you please check to see that I did those correctly? Bearian (talk) 23:42, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Whatever you did to the main Kozhikode page, it was something messy. It doesn't need a hatnote anyway so I just reverted you there. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 02:34, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Collaboration

@Premeditated Chaos I am MSincccc, and I have a keen interest in fashion and haute couture. I have been following Alexander McQueen and other notable designers' work for some time now and would be glad to collaborate and assist you in future articles on similar topics. I look forward to any potential collaborations. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 12:37, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately I'm a rather flaky collaborator so I have to politely decline, I don't like making commitments I'm unlikely to keep. And I know this sounds terribly territorial, but the McQueen FT has been my pet project for a few years now and I've got a solid process going so I don't really need assistance with it. However, there are lots of fascinating designers whose work is badly undercovered on Wikipedia, whether that's individual outfits or entire collections, and I'm sure the people who read DYK would love to see a different designer pop up now and again. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 18:56, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

With respect, although I appreciate you running IAbot, I have reverted many of your changes to Angels and Demons. They were often not better, some introduced errors, and you removed the link to the runway show rather than attempting to correct it. I am begging you to take more care when you attempt "copyedits" on articles written by experienced editors. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 19:05, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Premeditated Chaos I realise my mistake in making unnecessary copy-edits to the article and sincerely apologise. However, I would love to collaborate with you in the future, even on topics other than McQueen. Please do allow me to assist you—I assure you I will not make similar unnecessary revisions again. I look forward to your response and any potential collaborations. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 07:17, 9 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Very, very gently, and with every appreciation for your enthusiasm, I think that is unlikely to happen. I really mean it when I say I'm a terrible flake, and also I really want to focus on the McQueen project for the foreseeable future. I wish you the best and I hope you will be kind enough to understand. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 07:39, 9 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Premeditated Chaos I did pledge to refrain from unnecessary alterations (and continue to uphold that pledge), but could you please explain the difference between "label" and "brand"? Apologies for my unnecessary revision once again—it will not happen in the future. I look forward to your response. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 08:38, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A brand is a non-generic name that sums up how a company or trade mark is to be recognised by the public encapsulating its personality, values and identity. Primarily a label is the piece of material or paper attached to a product to give information about ingredients etc. Label also has the secondary meaning of being informal synonym of the more formal term "brand", but the two can be confusing, so "brand" in the context is more appropriate. Maybe it's best if you just focus on developing articles you want to, and to leave more developed articles to proceed unhindered? - SchroCat (talk) 08:56, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@SchroCat Thanks for your response.

All I want is to contribute constructively to English Wikipedia, whether through collaboration or working alone. Let me know if you would like to collaborate with me—I am always willing to learn. Regards. MSincccc (talk) 10:15, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Well then, contribute. You say you 'have a keen interest in fashion and haute couture', so pick a designer - John Galliano for example - and update his article, or, like PMC, start creating articles of his shows. It's a big wide world crammed with interesting things, and we've pages connected to all of them, so pick an undeveloped slice of life and start building the articles. Not everyone wants to work in partnership during the writing phase, so that something you're best off doing alone, at least until you have some mileage under your belt and don't feel the need to pester people continually: prove yourself with quality articles first. - SchroCat (talk) 10:35, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You've got mail!

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Serial (speculates here) 19:13, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A kitten for you!

As a reward for your help which led to the FA promotion of Eternal Blue (album), you have been selected by the cat distribution system. Enjoy your adorable new friend.

Seriously, I thank you sincerely for your commitment to helping me achieve this goal I've had for a very long time. You have been so patient and helpful from before GA up until now. I'm looking forward to some "premeditated chaos" of a whole new type on March 7 - their second album is out soon, and who knows, maybe I'll take that up the ladder one day!

mftp dan ^oops 15:10, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers, Dan! I'm glad the article was successful. Here's hoping you get to Four Award the next one too! ♠PMC♠ (talk) 15:36, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Contact?

Hi @Premeditated Chaos I'm a reporter hoping to get in contact with you about a story I'm working on about Wikipedia. I sent you a friend request on Discord, please let me know if there's a better way to get in contact so I can explain my request. Thanks Rsos85 (talk) 00:01, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please send me an email with the details of your request using the "Email this user" feature. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 00:33, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, "email this user" feature isn't appearing in the tools panel. Not sure why. Rsos85 (talk) 22:15, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have email enabled on your own account? That might be why. The link is Special:EmailUser/Premeditated_Chaos for your convenience. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 22:19, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, yes I do. The link you sent says "this email has chosen not to receive emails from other users". I am a new user, I wonder if you have unchecked the box which says receive emails from new users. But if you're able to email me from my talk page that should work - sorry. Rsos85 (talk) 22:23, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I've temporarily enabled that, so you should be able to email me now. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 22:25, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I emailed you. Rsos85 (talk) 23:14, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Angels and Demons (Alexander McQueen collection)

The article Angels and Demons (Alexander McQueen collection) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article needs changes or clarifications to meet the good article criteria. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Angels and Demons (Alexander McQueen collection) and Talk:Angels and Demons (Alexander McQueen collection)/GA1 for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of LunaEatsTuna -- LunaEatsTuna (talk) 15:02, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]