User talk:Geek Mythology
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Just wanted to ask a quick question
In the page history to Aberystwyth University you note that it's recently changed it's name. I was just curious, when it's seen in Random Shoes, is it seen/referenced as Aberystwth University or University of Wales, Aberystwyth? If it's the latter we rally should move it back to that name (as that's how it appeared in Torchwood). As the in-universe stuff is more of the baseline than real-world. Thanks. --Tangerineduel 16:37, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
- That's perfectly clear (and detailed) thanks. --Tangerineduel 04:52, 10 February 2009 (UTC)
IMDB
Mainly because it's unreliable. Apparently, anyone can edit it, meaning it can become very unreliable and people can add false information. (I say apparently because I never use it or link to it, and what's what other Users have reported.) An example of this was with Harriet Jones: IMDB stated that she would appear in The End of Time; which she did not. We had linked to this, and since it was proven false, it was decided we should not link to IMDB. Other sources not to site form can be found here. Thanks. Mini-mitch\talk 11:48, April 30, 2011 (UTC)
Ok, I did wonder about maybe putting something about characters only appearing in flashbacks and the like, but fair enough. Geek Mythology 15:31, April 30, 2011 (UTC)
River Song
By no means is this a criticism on your editing skills; but we have to go on what an episode says and if River Song said she kill the Dalek and told the Dalek she was going to kill it, we have to accept she killed it. I hope this has not put you down in any way, as you are a fantastic contributor, and I hope you keep up your good wood. Mini-mitch\talk 20:24, May 14, 2011 (UTC)
Don't worry, I'm not put down in anyway, but as a Film & TV Studies graduate, looking closely and analysing how shows are written, put together etc has just been drummed into me. Obviously the most likely outcome is that she did indeed kill the Dalek (shooting or otherwise), but to me, it is still speculation. I hope you realise that I had the best of intentions, but blame Moffat, you have to admit his stories are begging to be second guessed. Geek Mythology 20:35, May 14, 2011 (UTC)
Ganger Pond
Nope. We don't know when Amy was swapped. We need to wait for an inuniverse source before we add anything about anything else concerning Amy. All that should be on the page is a decription of what happened in The Almost People.
DWC did say she was swapped before series 6, but remember that that lie. They could also be lying about this. Please wait for an inuniverse source, such as a TV story before adding anything that was seen in other episodes.
Also, you might want to see the forum discussion. Forum:Add Ganger Amy as companion in series 6. Mini-mitch\talk 11:45, May 31, 2011 (UTC)
River Song in reverse
Hi, I've had a look at some of your responses. In particular I was interested by "Call me" and "You didn't answer your phone" link, which you pointed out, indicating that for River - America came one step before Pandorica. I think it is safe to assume that Moffat was throwing a serious hint there. I am convinced!
However, I am not sure that Demon's Run came one step before America for River. I have reason to think it came after Byzantium from River's perspective. I know that you are rather convinced that every televised episode so far is River directly backwards. Therefore I thought you might have a solid connecting link which you can point my attention to
I would be grateful for your thoughts on this.JoelJoel321 16:06, June 7, 2011 (UTC)
Nope. We don't know when Amy was swapped. We need to wait for an inuniverse source before we add anything about anything else concerning Amy. All that should be on the page is a decription of what happened in The Almost People.
DWC did say she was swapped before series 6, but remember that that lie. They could also be lying about this. Please wait for an inuniverse source, such as a TV story before adding anything that was seen in other episodes.
Also, you might want to see the forum discussion. Forum:Add Ganger Amy as companion in series 6. Mini-mitch\talk 17:38, June 10, 2011 (UTC)
Your input is needed!
You are invited to join the discussion at Forum:A few changes?. Mini-mitch\talk 17:38, June 10, 2011 (UTC)
Your input is needed!
You are invited to join the discussion at Forum:Years - Separate pages or Century pages. Mini-mitch\talk 14:51, July 6, 2011 (UTC)
Your input is needed!
You are invited to join the discussion at Forum:Alienation of new and IP users. MM/Want to talk? 20:35, August 9, 2011 (UTC)
Your input is needed!
You are invited to join the discussion at Forum:Can we disable visual editor please?.
czechout<staff /> ☎ ✍ <span style="">16:18: Tue 20 Dec 2011
BBC trailer
I do apologise sincerely, for not leaving you a message regarding the BBC trailer. I have now left my thoughts on the talk page. Thanks. MM/Want to talk? 12:37, March 26, 2012 (UTC)
Warning
Your upload at File:Series7Dalek.jpg has been deleted. Please do not re-upload until after the premiere broadcast of the first episode of series 7. It is a clear violation of our spoiler policy to upload images of stories which have yet to air. Moreover, the image is unnecessary large, given that it is over 100kb. To help our mobile users, pic sizes larger than 100kb should generally be avoided if possible, and there's no obvious reason why this rule couldn't have been followed in this case.
czechout<staff /> ☎ ✍ <span style="">23:13: Thu 02 Aug 2012
- Apologies, as a promotional image, I presumed it would come under the same spoiler policy as the trailer, which is also included on the page. Geek Mythology ☎ 09:50, August 3, 2012 (UTC)
