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JohnCD (talk) 18:01, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Michael. I've noticed that you've added dozens of links or citations from Wikipedia articles related to the Klamath Mountains to your own web site [1]. There are two issues you should be aware of:

1. A web site that you maintain yourself (without third-party review) is not considered a reliable source for a wikipedia article: it's no more authoritative than if you had simply written the same material directly into an article with no source.
2. Our guideline for adding external links tells us to avoid adding links to our own websites: it's hard for an editor to tell whether his own web site adds useful information above-and-beyond the article. The guidelines suggest putting a proposed self-link on the talk page, and let other editors decide whether the link should go in. You can read the guidelines to see whether an external link is useful or not.

Thanks! hike395 (talk) 02:11, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

However, feel that the links I have added are one means to a valuable end to understand northwest California. As far as references I have used, I will remove my websites and cite other sources when I can, Thanks, Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 03:49, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, no problem. Thanks for your contributions! hike395 (talk) 07:34, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Michael: it's me again. In your edits to Marble Mountain Wilderness, you mention both your own personal observation, and you cite to a web page that you wrote about the wilderness. The first is called original research, and it's definitely frowned upon: please take a look at that link to read more about it. The second is, as I had mentioned above, not a reliable source, because you wrote it yourself, probably without third-party review (yes?). I've left the facts in the article intact, because they are very likely correct --- we just need to find third-party reliable sources for them.

Thanks! —hike395 (talk) 07:00, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, someone else had already cited me on the Mable Mountain page...That website was written by me and has been reviewed by several members of the California Native Plant Society.

OK, I put the reference back. —hike395 (talk)

Another issue for me is I have written a book about conifers of this region, it has been reviewed, but has not been printed. so for now, if you like, we can leave my website out of it and use the book once it is in print. I guess I am becoming a wikepedian because I have been editing my book for so long, it is almost done, and I do not know what to do with myself. Thanks for teaching me some of the rules

Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 13:36, 2 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

When the book comes out, it sounds like it will be an excellent reference. I hope you enjoy your time here at Wikipedia --- I think that you have a lot to offer. Have you seen WP:WikiProject Plants and WP:WikiProject Tree of Life? You may enjoy collaborating with them. You may also wish to say hello to User:MPF --- he or she is quite an expert at conifers, also. —hike395 (talk) 07:17, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Michael.. do you have a photograph of the Marble Mountain Wilderness you would be willing to upload? I can't find any on the web with a free license. Thanks! —hike395 (talk) 14:40, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

yes, surely. I just am not sure how to do it. I have to upload it to wikipedia and then link it to the page? Can I embed a watermark on it? Small and subtle?

Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 13:41, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Michael. Sorry I didn't answer your question: Marcia responded below. To answer your watermarking question, sadly, watermarking in the image itself is discouraged, because it inhibits free use. Check out Wikipedia:Image use policy#User-created images. If you could re-upload without a watermark, that would probably be best, because someone will probably come along and use image editing tools to delete the mark, which is not as good as simply using the original.

Thanks again for uploading, I do appreciate it --- the Siskiyou Wilderness picture is quite delightful, showing geology, botany, and geography all in one. Very well done. —hike395 (talk) 10:14, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hello and thank you for your help here on Wikipedia. There are some really kind, environment-loving folks here such as yourself, so please feel at home. Ask any questions you might have too, you don't even have to raise your hand first;). I have ordered from my library your cited ref: Sawyer, Northwest California and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. It really helps to have a "sponsor" or mentor for Wikipedia for at least the first six months, depending on how fast you can learn the ins and outs. Again, welcome and happy editing!
Oh, and to answer your question above, all media files are kept on a separate server called Wikimedia Commons. Here is the link to that Welcome page that will give the basic details for uploading graphics.Wikipedia Commons Welcome Page. Sincerely, Marcia Marcia Wright (talk) 16:11, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Marcia. I uploaded two photos, replacing old stock photos, for both the Siskiyou Wilderness and Marble Mountain Wilderness. One you had uploaded, of Taylor Lake, is in the Russian Wilderness. I am sorry if my edits upset you. I was only trying to get the facts straight not step on toes. Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 03:14, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

No, it is I that owes you an apology-I am writing about areas I have not personally seen (yet) using sources that, even though published, are questionable. The forest service map (and the agency documents, webpages, etc) are, well, worthless as far as accuracy. I know that. I've run into this issue before, which is why I use more than a single source for an article. Lanner's book is quite good for example.

My apologies to you Mr. K. I enjoyed reading your websites and hope you stay here. I love the dendrology section of VT online, that is where I go for tree-related information for myself.

I'd like to ask you to look at the picture in the Caribou Wilderness article captioned Old growth red fir and get your opinion on that. We took all the pictures ourselves during a wonderful backpacking trip there last July.

I'm gled to see all the attention the MMW article is getting, which if it improves it, is a good thing.

I have removed the links to your personal website though and moved the CNPS ref/citation from "footnotes" section to "references" section, to try and comply with Wikipedia's policies about original research.

If you know of any other books for source material, please recommend them! And again, thank you for correcting the articles.

Regards, Marcia Wright (talk) 13:03, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

and it needs one! I thought of you as the perfect editor for this, along with Mr. Sawyer, who has a historical connection to the subalpine fir on this peak, according to Verna Johnston in her book California Forests and Woodlands, a Natural History

Just a thought. Cheers, Marcia(notloggedin) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.81.64.88 (talk) 20:16, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alrighty- I'll see what I can do. Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 16:44, 4 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

done Russian Peak Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 14:23, 11 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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I have nominated Arcata and Eureka Community Recycling Centers, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Arcata and Eureka Community Recycling Centers. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

Please contact me if you're unsure why you received this message. --GedUK  20:16, 12 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I am not sure what the big deal is. This organization is the first non-profit recycling center in the US. IT is a major part of what Humboldt County is today and a reflection of the ideals our community holds...who are you to say it is a non-notable company or is that some sort of wiki-talk that I do not understand? Please be more specific as to what should be included. Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 20:26, 12 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Mr. K !

Just a quick note-don't forget to change the footnote in the sentence when you change the fact, say an elevation number. That way the footnote is still accurate. As of now the inline citation on Mount Linn (Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness) does not match and I don't know where your el number is from, so I can't fix it. I'll be happy to update the footnote for you if you let me know what the source is.

Hope you are doing well. Cheers, Marcia Wright (talk) 13:05, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. And kudos for your piece on Arcata Recycling Center !! I've always wondered exactly WHAT happens to the items I put in the blue bin. Don't let all the Wikpedia crap get you upset-hell, there is an article on the hamburger for crying out loud!!! The secret to Wikipedia is to FOOTNOTE all facts stated-the more academic the source material, the better. Please feel free to ask me for any help or questions you might have and I'll try to assist you in any way I can. Marcia Wright (talk) 13:29, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Marcia. I thought if it was already on the page I should just change it...and I sort of forgot how to do the references, but now it is updated. You live in Humboldt? Michael E. Kauffmann (talk) 13:34, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

No Sir, I live south of you in Lake County. I've always wanted to see Humboldt County though and have heard many nice descriptions of the natural environment there. Marcia Wright (talk) 14:52, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hey there i did some cleanup on your article. Just FYI Tim1357 (talk) 03:39, 13 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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