Oh, did you get a look at Heimaey, and at Surtsey, the "new" island,Jonathan? I just realized Surtsey is shrinking quite fast. And, get this, there has been a tomato disaster on the island, caused by an improperly managed, err, something or other.[1]!Bishonen |tålk22:48, 17 June 2025 (UTC).[reply]
We hiked all over Heimaey. Surstey is the furthest rock, which we might have seen on the horizon from Big Head. Hard to say for there are lots of little islands out there. The trail that rings the Big Head lighthouse is often just a few meters from the top of the sea cliffs. It’s a thrilling hike, especially on a windy day. No safety rails of course — you’re responsible for yourself.JehochmanTalk23:01, 17 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
(comment from passingjaguar...) You can find the Manual of Style (MOS)here. Also, if you look in the far-left column of the page, you will find links to other helpful sources, especially beneath the "Contribute" tab, includingHelp andLearn to edit. Have fun!JoJo Anthrax (talk)06:26, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I suspect several people around here would disagree with you on that score. And regarding your edit summary, we are not "old." We are Experienced. With a capital E!JoJo Anthrax (talk)12:11, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry to bother you, Bishonen! I am not sure why I have been dragged into the topic ban on castes in the ongoing arbitration related to Indian military history! Only because I had reported against POV pushing by Dympies (Rajput) for which he has already been banned! And canvassing? I had openly left messages on the talk pages of some admins including you when an editor reported against me at AE! Aren't admins supposed to be neutral? Anyway, I have already been warned for personal attacks (mostly related to Dympies) and canvassing by admins (WP:AE). But action would be taken again for the same offence? Is it logical? EvenSitush has supported me since he is aware of my contributions related to caste articles; please seethis. Honestly speaking, I am not sure what to do! Best Regards.Ekdalian (talk)14:06, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Ekdalian I actually tried to strike my comment that you link to, not because I have changed my mind but because the talk page rules seem to mean I should not have said it there. It isn't showing as being struck, but my attempt to do so is in the edit history. Not at all sure what is going there.
SFR merely moved your comment, Sitush - you were supposed to create a section of your own. I agree with you, and have now said so.Bishonen |tålk15:28, 24 June 2025 (UTC).[reply]
Yep, thanks. SFR moved it as I was writing here. I got the ping from them as soon as I finished my msg above. But prior to that, it was still showing as not struck-through. It will probably be another app bug.
Thanks for handling that situation for me, it was clear that his first block taught him nothing aboutWP:BOSS. I was halfway to writing something to ANI about him when I saw you blocked him.Gommeh🎮21:17, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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