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Please overrule PeteForsyth on this edit.
Removed link: Opposing Discussion http://driedsalmon.proboards54.com/index.cgi?board=discussion2
Posted Reason: Unreliable source
Dispute: It is exactly what it says, a source of opposing discussion, alternatively it could be called opposing opinion. The fact that it is called "Opposing" indicates it is not likely to be in agreement with the subject, hence should transcend the bounds of "unreliable source." Users should not be prevented from seeing this source.
You could alternatively call it a debate forum since the subject DA is equally welcome to post as a registered user, anonymous user, or both. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.139.213.230 ( talk) 23:09, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
Hi Katr67! Thank you for your help on the article Associated Students of the University of Oregon! I am trying to start the article on the University of Oregon's student government so that other contributors can expand on the topic. I am wondering, however, why the sources and external links have been questioned. I provided several links from the official website of the asuo and media articles. What other links would be needed?
Thank you, EMUBoard ( talk) 04:19, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
No way! How nice ... I think I feel like I'm going to keep doing some more then :D Thank you very much! Bobjgalindo ( talk) 21:11, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
Can you help clarify what about the two articles " epipe" and " ace duraflo" needs to be addressed in order to make it wiki friendly. I'm new to this and could use some feedback. Jdiemert ( talk) 21:58, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
Hello, Katr67. There is a new contest for U.S. and Canada roads that you may be interested in. To sign up or for more information, please visit User:Rschen7754/USRDCRWPCup. The contest begins Saturday at 00:00 UTC. Regards, Rschen7754 ( T C) 01:32, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
Hi Katr. Thanks for the note on my page. I'll chalk up the six degrees thing to Eugene being a small town! You cranky? Never with me. You were actually the one who got me started and enjoying work on Wiki. I've moved over a lot of articles more centered around my interests, but still check in with the Wiki:Oregon group now and then. Say hi to "the little bird" next time you see her. -- Ljmajer ( talk) 06:31, 9 January 2009 (UTC)
Greetings from WikiProject Oregon’s Collaboration of the Week. First off, thank you to everyone who has done work the last few weeks on the last two COTWs. This week we have by request Oregon and California Railroad, part of the lands involved in the Oregon Land Fraud Scandal. Then as part of the Stub elimination drive, we have longtime politician Grattan Kerans, which hopefully can be turned into a nice DYK entry. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 10:22, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
Thank you and sorry about that!! Manafan5 ( talk) 23:45, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
I provided an edit to the Entertainment section of Portland, Oregon to include myself as a new resident. Twice it has been deleted. Is there certain criteria I must meet to be able to establish myself as a working Artist, Musician, Producer, Engineer and Photographer? Or am I just doing something wrong? Countrokula ( talk) 02:58, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
I think you might be overlooking the point as regards this feature. Maybe "cock rock" is what the Indians called it, but the user wouldn't provide a citation. Regardless, "rooster" was substituted in order to make the name G-rated. It was named for the male organ, not for the chicken. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 01:57, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
...for reverting the lies on my editor review page: [1]. User:Markosjal said some nonsense comments about my revert to Rooster Rock. My faith was never a factor. The reason for the revert--which was made through Huggle--was what appeared to be vandalism. Thanks, Willking1979 ( talk) 02:18, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
Is it possible/wise to checkuser on him, then block his IP from new account creation for some period of time? Or has that been done already? tedder ( talk) 01:02, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
Here's the old checkuser case. I'd spend as little energy as possible on him. Yes that means you Bugs. But if this sock acts up again, I'd simply approach the folks who worked on the case and let them quietly block the sock. Katr67 ( talk) 18:23, 28 January 2009 (UTC)
I received a message from you, I think, after attempting to edit out a misleading and inaccurate recent edit on the entry for Corvallis, Oregon. I had not done anything substantive on the edit, just entered a description, but when I returned I had the new message.
Please let me know what one does when he finds a new paragraph in an article which is not only inaccurate, but is unsupported by the (outdated) reference. In the meantime, I think the paragraph labeled "Religion" in the Corvallis, Oregon entry should be deleted in its entirety.
Thanks, and apologies in advance if this is the wrong place to raise this concern.
John L. Barlow ( talk) 20:06, 27 January 2009 (UTC)John Barlow
Thanks for your prompt response. And thanks for cleaning up my edits so that they conform.
I was looking at the Corvallis page and started to edit that religious section when your message popped up. So it was coincidence--I attributed your message to be in response to what I was doing at that moment. I appreciate the clarification.
John L. Barlow ( talk) 22:37, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
I saw on User talk:Enigmaman#Copyediting you were looking for a guideline that said using reference-style references on talk pages was verboten. While I've never seen such a guideline, there is an obvious practical problem with using them: Unless the group parameter is used, all the references from all the various comments will be bundled together and put in the references section. Most talk pages don't have a references section.
The most practical way to do URL references in a talk or other discussion page is to use see here [http://blah.blah] or see [http://blah.blah here] syntax. If you are going to use the reference-style references, such as with a book, use a unique group, and put a reflist at the bottom of the section containing your comment. View the source to this example to see it in action. [rlotp 1]
—Preceding unsigned comment added by Davidwr ( talk • contribs) 03:50, January 29, 2009
Howdy to all those in WikiProject Oregon land! To start, thanks to those who helped improve Grattan Kerans and Oregon and California Railroad as part of the Collaboration of the Week. This week we’ll try and start some new articles with a red link elimination drive on a couple of Oregon lists. So, you have your pick of prisons, or museums. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 08:49, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
I have stopped watching the page, as my efforts in defending it, and in letting the user know he's fooling no one, appear to be of no value to anyone else. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 22:25, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
I added an external link on: Clackamas Town Center to: www.tripcart.com/usa-regions/Oregon-Cascades-Willamette-Valley/shopping-malls/Clackamas-Town-Center.html
I feel in general the shopping mall pages contain only the information provided by the mall and the real estate developers themselves. As the most popular entertainment and dining destination category I think a few external links to objective sites with independent reviews and write-ups are in order. I think the best 2 websites for this are - www.yelp.com and www.tripcart.com. Sometimes, www.fodors.com or other travel guide sites have good information. In this case, since I know the mall, I thought the TripCart page was most relevant.
I was going to repeat on other pages providing external links, where I can find good ones. How do you suggest I do this, and do you consider this a positive addition to Wikipedia. Thanks
207.232.5.116 ( talk) 09:13, 4 February 2009 (UTC)Joe Greenblum
Hi Katr67, I was thinking about going to find a ghost town in the valley on Friday. Any suggestions? It looks like you've been to more than a few of them. I'm in Eugene so I was thinking about trying on of the following: Butteville, Oregon; Ellendale, Oregon; Kernville, Oregon; Ortley, Oregon or Zena, Oregon. I'm poking around ghosttowns.com but would appreciate the opinion of an Oregon expert. Thank you :) WNW3 ( talk) 02:05, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for the note — why don't you just modify the list yourself? I know that reliable sources are good enough, but I'd rather see it being done by someone to whom these places are more than dots on a map. Nyttend ( talk) 02:44, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
It's like a weird Oregon State Fairgrounds barnstar. ;) Thanks Kat. You coming to RecentChangesCamp on the 20-22? Steven Walling (talk) 05:06, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
Please note that he has not actually been blocked yet. I'm assuming an admin will take care of that in due course. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 07:17, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
Not a problem. I was going through and re-making high school lists for one of my jobs (also caused by a computer snafu), and I usually go through and add schools not on the page (since I need to document the counties as well, I use the Wiki list pages as reference). While I really don't have any affiliations to Oregon (outside of not seeing much logic in the whole WA-OR border war), if you want helps getting rid of the red links let me know which schools you want help with and what you want on the page and I'll be happy to give that a whirl! Mtndrums ( talk) 18:10, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
Hello to WikiProject Oregon peoples! Thank you to those who helped start some new articles on prisons and museums. This week, in honor of Oregon’s 150th b-day, we have the slightly older Oregon Constitution and the first state governor John Whiteaker. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 01:10, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for reverting the vandalism...I'm surprised that I'd get vandalism from an IP that I've never seen before...wonder where the IP found my userpage...it's hard to believe that I've now had the page vandalised 42 times!!! Nyttend ( talk) 00:10, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
The indefinite semi-protect might be a bit excessive, yes. Someone, apparently, is keeping a close eye, as the ticket was made within a day of the vandalism being added and reverted. Now that I think about it - I apologize, I'm still getting the hang of OTRS - maybe a "vandalism happens" reply would've sufficed, but I wanted to avoid any potential escalation. On the other hand - and maybe I'm equivocating on the matter, I don't know - it'll be a lot harder for COIs to make it read like a fluff piece. Xavexgoem ( talk) 04:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC) I used to say no to flagged revisions, but after a day of being on the quality queue, I can really see its use for BLPs
Hi, sorry for the dab change, there. I think I was looking at an earlier rev of the page.-- NapoliRoma ( talk) 20:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
Hi Kat. I don't really appreciate you vandalizing my sandbox, so please don't do it again because my sandbox is my sandbox (not yours). F.Y.I. a sandbox is a place where you can experiment and try stuff out so you can hopefully someday get better at Wiki editing. Tommak95 ( talk) 22:34, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
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Mayalld (
talk) 07:40, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
Hello Katr67,
I am messaging you because I noticed you flagged User:RickeyGoodling as a possible COI for editing articles related to herself, her band, and former bandmates articles.
They have made exactly the same edits on both the Kyle Justin and the Skeleteen wikis, all of which have been reverted and/or dealt with by a moderator. I believe it's obviously the same bandmember (not Rickey, but Jessicka) under the following IP addresses making these edits, User:69.239.112.1, User:69.230.175.21, User:69.230.163.107, User:69.238.51.117. On the Rickey Lime page it says her aliases are Anna Goodling and Rickey Goodling.
This user and these IP addresses edit anything / everything related to Jessicka and Scarling, including former bandmembers pages, which is why I believe it is her, but it takes a bit of research into the history of their edits to see what I am speaking of.
I started several articles including the Kyle Justin article so I have been watching their edits from the beginning.
If you could help me with the most recent edits on Kyle Justin and Skeleteen, I do feel that many or most of them are unnecessary edits or vandalism. Reasons given for removing things don't seem to follow any guidelines and many edit any reasons. For instance, the user removed the independent record label Sympathy for the Record Industry from the list of labels on the Kyle Justin wiki, citing that Scarling (Kyle Justin's previous band) was on that label, not him. The other labels listed are for both current and previous projects, as goes on most musicians pages I've viewed within the WikiMedia projet. Another instance, is the repeated removal of information (the same information previously removed by the IP addresses mentioned), citing it as redudant or already mentioned, but in discussion with many moderators I've found that repeating information in both the introductions and the body of the article is promoted on Wikipedia to ensure the accuracy of the article and information within. Another instance is removing detailed information on the Skeleteen article, reasoning that the article is about Skeleteen not Scarling, yet the information explains exactly within that same sentence who were the main notable acts who performed on the Curiosa tour.
I do not want to touch the articles at the moment, as to not continue an edit war, and want to continue to do the right thing by bringing in moderators for their help and input.
I do hope to get some help with this as it is repeatedly occuring.
Thanks so much ahead of time.
Regards, M.W.
Mark William 22:04, 26 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Godblessyrblackheart ( talk • contribs)
I did read what you wrote. I looked at some of the edit history. My idea of looking into a situation carefully would be to look at every edit someone has done. I do things like when I have the time, but not when I'm supposed to be working. We're all volunteers here, and this doesn't look like a particularly urgent situation. Please read what I'm telling you carefully. The editor isn't doing anything in particular wrong, you are accusing her of vandalism, and you haven't even tried talking to her yet! Yes, she (if it is indeed Rickey Lime) is changing articles in which she has a COI, but on the other hand, she just happens to be an authority about such matters. Try talking to her about her edits and your concerns before you involve a third party. Sorry, but you are kind of being a tattletale. This hasn't even escalated to edit war level yet. If you are unsatisfied with my answer, try looking at the various types of dispute resolution. Do also familiarize yourself with the COI guidelines before approaching this editor. Again, it is uncivil to accuse another editor of vandalism without good reason. I also don't see where they have changed aliases, but have simply been editing anonymously and/or forgot to log in. Also, it usually isn't a good idea to compare "most muscians pages". Good luck. P.S. Any of my wikipals who watch this page--feel free to chime in. Katr67 ( talk) 01:07, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
This looks like an editing dispute to me. I see no pattern of abusive edits. Talk to the other editor and try to reach a consensus. WP:DR may be helpful. Walter Siegmund (talk) 04:05, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
I contacted the user RickeyGoodling regarding her edits as was suggested. You can view it on her talk page here. My apologies again for being uncivil as I would like to work within Wiki policies as a wikipedian. Thanks. M.W. Mark William 18:31, 27 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Godblessyrblackheart ( talk • contribs)
Greetings to WikiProject Oregon members. A big thank you to everyone who helped last week with the Oregon Constitution and John Whiteaker. This week, we have by request Clyde Drexler and a newer article in Religion in Oregon (I thought surveys said we didn’t have religion in Oregon). Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 10:05, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
Noticed you deleted most of the external links at bottom of Balch Hotel article. Don't really care one way or the other, but might want to consider leaving Oregon Blue Book - City of Dufer link since it includes picture of Balch Hotel. Your call.-- Orygun ( talk) 19:54, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
{{ helpme}} I reverted some linkspam and now the editor is going through my contribs and reverting all my edits! Can an admin roll all these edits back? Katr67 ( talk) 07:31, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
You are welcome. :) Cirt ( talk) 08:20, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
Where did you get the coordinates for Belknap Springs, Oregon?
I'm confused. — EncMstr ( talk) 06:36, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for the kind words. I'm happy to be part of the project and to be working with such a good team. Finetooth ( talk) 23:21, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
I see the disambiguation page you created Castle Rock, Oregon. According to policy, ( MOS:DABRL), it's not recommended you create dab pages with none or few blue links (links that actually lead to pages). If you do include red links in the dab page, there should also be red links for the same articles in other Wikipedia articles. In other words, the dab page should not be the only place that red link exists. I think in this case, the best thing you could do is to create stubs for the articles linked to from Castle Rock, Oregon. — LinguistAtLarge • Talk 19:10, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks. I've never had a page deleted. If someone tries, I roll up my sleeves and get to work. Katr67 ( talk) 19:40, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67, Thanks for the invitation. I signed up. -- John2165 ( talk) 20:34, 8 March 2009 (UTC)
You have about 1,100 characters of prose right now (not counting lists/infoboxes), and you need 1500. So another paragraph should do it. Plus you need to remove the stub tag/rating as well. Also, I don't have any other pics, never have had my camera with me when going through the "twin cities". If you do make it out there, I don't think we have much in the way of good pics of WOU either. And thanks for the add to Laurelwood, I think I have enough for a new article on the academy for another DYK. I've learned a lot about the Adventists lately, I had no idea they were vegetarians. Time for some GA work and maybe FA comments on Hillsboro. Aboutmovies ( talk) 18:52, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
I noticed you kept some of my external link suggestions, at least for now. I am happy to see they are still there. Thanks for expanding the Panoramio links to include all photos tagged "Detroit Lake, Oregon". I thought of that today after I had finished my last inclusion. There is a lot more history about Detroit Lake and the City of Detroit, Oregon. Perhaps I can get my hands on more information to include later. Regards, -- John2165 ( talk) 04:28, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi,
This is just a quick heads-up to say, I'm investigating this issue.
Godblessyrblackheart raised a helpme, and has explained their version of the history to me.
I've started investigating, and I will get to the bottom of the matter, assume good faith, and try to help them to come to some form of consensus to resolve the edit conflicts and other issues raised.
I'm not asking for your input from you at this stage, I just realize that you've been involved in the matter in the past, and thought it would be good to let you know what's happening.
I'll asked Godblessyrblackheart to refrain from edit-warring whilst we work out what's been happening.
I'll be posting my findings on my own talk page under User talk:Chzz#User:RickeyGoodling; I'll let you know when progress has been made.
All the best, -- Chzz ► 19:58, 12 March 2009 (UTC)
Action is being taken, please see User talk:Chzz#User:RickeyGoodling for details. Thanks, -- Chzz ► 23:29, 12 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for getting back to me promptly about the arch. site question, that was helpful. Saw ur edit label regarding wp:ORE importance ratings, sorry if i stepped on any toes. I revised the other ones i had done already to drop importance ratings, and finished out the set to cover the new county articles all the same. Thanks, doncram ( talk) 20:31, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67, Have you ever considered trying to be helpful instead of mean. Look at Albany, Oregon. There is a Culture section there. I was trying to use that. If you don't think I did it right, how about making some suggestions instead of naming my contributions spam and a link farm. You have proven that you don't understand the dynamics of the area by your ignorance. You told me I was on the verge of link warring but you don't start any dialoge, you just delete. I think wikipedia is becoming a waste of time. If you want people to contribute, try being courteous. Otherwise, it's all yours. -- John2165 ( talk) 01:39, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
(unindent) Might I suggest you look for help at WikiProject Oregon? That way you can get a third, fourth and possibly even a fifth opinion. I'm recusing myself from these articles. Good day. Katr67 ( talk) 16:44, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67: Can we strike this conversation from the your talk page? I am a little embarrassed by my behavior and would like to strike this conversation. I want to be about building up, not tearing down. Since I can't delete my account, I would prefer to make this conversation go away. Thanks for your consideration on the matter. Regards, -- John2165 ( talk) 14:25, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
...for your vandal patrols at pdx.wiki.org! I'm writing to let you know that your RFA over there was unanimous, and you have been assigned a mop. Use it wisely!
Oh, and also. What's your level of interest in bikewiki? I have talked to two people recently who want to set one up. One is Ilana, and the other...well, um, I forget. But let me know if you want to work on this, and I can put y'all in touch. - Pete ( talk) 19:58, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
Your suggestion of a template for WP:SUP sounds like a great idea. Did you start a draft yet? I'd also like to let you know that Wikveristy has a v:Wikiversity:School and university projects. For some projects attempted by students that might be outside the scope of wp we could suggest that that they create a v:Wikiversity:Learning project. -- mikeu talk 16:14, 1 January 2009 (UTC)
I have made comments on both my talk page and the rooster rock talk page. I DO NOT like that YOU are accusing me of leaving messages in ALL CAPS, when that is NOT the case. I use caps for emphasis only. I can also say that I have good reason to believe that that user is using a sock puppet, regardless of his denials. Additionally there are many pages on wikipedia without references. If any user wants to remove something they should do so either with a reference or a personal knowledge at least, or because it is blatantly incorrect. It is highly unlikely that a user in Kentucky, and from Kentucky has too much knowledge of Oregon, or Chinook Wawa. He should stick to his fried chicken and the Kentucky Derby. Markosjal ( talk) 06:58, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
Greetings WikiProject Oregon peoples. It is once again time for another edition of the World Famous Collaboration Of The Week. Thank you to those who worked on Clyde and [the lack of] Religion in Oregon. This week (as many have noticed), we have the “it was a red link” and by request Eugene Station and Heceta Head in honor of the work that’s been going on at Oregon Coast. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. On a side note, does the recent news of Portland being the unhappiest place in all the land make people there more unhappy? Aboutmovies ( talk) 06:49, 17 March 2009 (UTC)
You had asked me if the photo of Mongold was the old town of Detroit. Here a link to a picture of how Mongold looked during the construction phase. http://photos.salemhistory.net/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/max&CISOPTR=3765&CISOBOX=1&REC=16 I found a lot of really great photos on the Salem Public Library web site. The photos have descriptions that might become useful in writing an article in the future. There are a few photos of the old town of Detroit. I have asked EncMstr for help interpreting the copyright use of these and I also emailed the Salem Public Library. I thought you might find these photos interesting. Regards, -- John2165 ( talk) 00:00, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67, Thanks for the warning. rkmlai has offered to help me. I will try and research the information for accuracy. I have to keep reminding myself that not everything you find on the web is accurate. I emailed the library about using the photos, so we shall see what happens.-- John2165 ( talk) 04:55, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
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OK, I know its not Polk County, but what would you classify this architectural style as? American 70s mall, fire hazard, ugly, butt ugly, putrid, mission-wannabe, mission-cardboard box hybrid, or Battlestar Gallactia spaceship reject? OR maybe I missing one from what is now my favorite sports arena in the greater Salem area. Aboutmovies ( talk) 09:31, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
Per the conflict resolution: Dear Katr, I did not mean to offend. I was making what I thought were constructive changes and suggestions to the site and every one was deleted. My comments were met with hostility and accusations. I looked for help to resolve the conflict. When I did a search on Wikipedia, I was led to editor assistance which I thought was the next place to take it. I was not aware of any other options. You have been very kind and helpful since you have become more involved. Thank you for your participation. Lhammer610 ( talk) 19:40, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi, KATR, I am the chief information officer for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. I was informed that the OLCC Wiki had outdated and incorrect information. I was making an effort to bring it up to date. Thank you for sending me the COI information.
Are you the person who is moderating this wiki to make sure the information is current? If so, I would love to work with you to update this information. If it is more appropriate, I could send you information directly to post.
Thank you again, Christie Scott
OLCC1933 ( talk) 17:25, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
You know these article alerts are autogenerated by a bot, right? tedder ( talk) 04:39, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi Katr67, I'm being bold and introducing myself. My name is Christian Hejnal and I play in a band called Scarling. with my wife Jessicka. I just wanted to put it out there that if you had any issues with any pages related to my wife, my band, our roommate Lisa Leveridge, my co-worker Rickey Goodling or myself, please don't hesitate to come to me directly. I'm happy to help.
I am new to wikipedia and currently trying to get familiar with all the rules and protocol here. I believe whole heartily in a neutral stance but also would like things written about any of the previously mentioned pages to be 100% factual. I'm about to do an interview with a third party publication to set some things straight. Until then I just wanted to introduce myself because I plan on sticking around awhile.
=)
Xtian1313 ( talk) 01:51, 25 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi. A while ago, you expressed interest in the effort to put state works in the public domain. The central hub for that has moved to a PDX Wiki Wednesday page, and now there's a discussion forum. We have made quite a bit of progress, but we are hopelessly short on active members. If you're still interested, I urge you to get involved. Please check out the PDX Wiki Wednesday page and the forum for the progress we've made so far, and other info. Thanks! — Athelwulf [T]/ [C] 21:37, 27 March 2009 (UTC)
Hello Katr67,
Per User:Chzz's request I am asking if there is any way to unlink my wife Jessicka's name and my band Scarling's name for this part of you talk archive: User:Katr67/Archive2.8 RE:Kyle Justin
Basically the accusations made by User:Godblessyrblackheart are false and I don't want slanderous talk linked to my wife or my band.
Forgive me if I'm out of line in asking this. An extensive talk on User:Chzz's talk page:
Not sure if you want to go through reading all of that mess- but I believe the final consensus was to either delete or unlink slanderous remarks. This of course entirely up to you.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, Xtian1313 ( talk) 00:27, 28 March 2009 (UTC)
Hear ye, hear ye WikiProject Oregon villagers. Tis time for another edition of ye ol’ Collaboration Of Thine Week. Thank you to those who worked on Eugene Station and Heceta Head the last few weeks, may the Black Death spare ye family. This time we have a we little stub in the John Ross Tower and by request Bill Walton in honor of a pretty good chance at making the playoffs for the Blazers (sorry can’t think of a good Old English type language for that one, but if we go with Olde English 800, then the Jail Blazers could come into play). Anyway, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 08:07, 30 March 2009 (UTC)
Greetings WikiProject Oregon guys and gals. Once again it is time for another edition of the our niche market Collaboration Of The Week. As always, thank you to those who worked on the Ross Tower and Walton. For this week we have the Calapooya Mountains and by request (and in honor of the opening) the venerable Portland Saturday Market. Just remember, if you are feeling blue, try breathing ( rimshot please). Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 21:40, 7 April 2009 (UTC)
Thanks on this, and FYI on this, in case you want to share your opinion. tedder ( talk) 02:02, 9 April 2009 (UTC)
Very nice editing. You went much further than I in cleaning up style and you also (appropriately) linked the school to the regions "Southern Oregon" and "Northern California". Your profile indicates that you are very busy in real life; so am I. Nevertheless, you have managed to learn much more of the Wikipedia methodology than I have so far. Maybe I'll catch up over the summer! Hal Wing ( talk) 06:07, 9 April 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for your attention to, and clean-up of, my new page on Francis J. Murnane. (Francis is the correct spelling.) I am somewhat new to this and am a fast learner, so hopefully there will be less clean-up next time.
You offered help with references, and I'd love to know more. We only have photocopied articles. I can reference them (ie Oregonian, June 10, 1959), but I can't link to anything electronic. What do you suggest? WikiGolightly ( talk) 08:48, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
Hi, Katr. I saw your message over at Scientizzle's page. I wanted to let you know that I've been aware of "our boy" since he popped back up in March (you are correct about him, of course). I've been keeping tabs on him and his other two open socks User:Sally77 and User:Rhodeislandroger. I preferred to wait and see whether his activity became disruptive again before filing another SPI. I see that yesterday was a big flourish of activity from him -- but nothing particularly problematic so far. Since he probably watches Scientizzle's talk page (he did before) as well as your own now because you reverted him yesterday, he may be aware that his cover is blown. We'll see what he does. I'll continue to keep an eye on him. And thanks for doing the same. — CactusWriter | needles 06:59, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
So these people not only copied all the pictures from the Hillsboro article, but they also copied the text, including red links. I don't think I've seen that before. Aboutmovies ( talk) 09:52, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
I added the latest questionable user, and it says something about posting it to the checkuser summary page, but that page is protected. I wonder if you'd mind looking at this and fixing it as needed. I also posted this request at WP:ANI, but you were the last to touch this one, the last time, a couple of months ago. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots 14:27, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
Howdy WikiProject Oregon folks. It is time again it is time for another round of the Collaboration Of The Week. A big thank you to those who worked on Calapooya Mountains and Portland Saturday Market, both saw some great improvements. For this week we have two great opportunities for DYKs with Brian McMenamin and Algoma, Oregon. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 07:34, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
So the merge to Oregon City School District (Oregon); how should the middle school entry actually look? I figure it should be turned into a paragraph form, but I work best from example, especially with the coordinate entry and such. Can you point me at an article showing something similar? tedder ( talk) 01:10, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for the fixes [3]. The page is now located at "Rajneesh movement", the term for the movement used most predominantly in the greatest majority of reliable sources by far, including 360 books, and 152 scholarly sources. Your comments about the appropriateness of the page's current name would be appreciated at Talk:Rajneesh_movement#Rajneesh_movement. Thank you for your time, Cirt ( talk) 03:28, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
Hiya. Good Olfactory tried to redirect Category:Law in Oregon to Category:Oregon law, but you undid the change with the comment "sorry, we need this". I'm struggling to figure out a reasonable way to fit both these categories into the larger Wikipedia category structure, when one category would fit much better. Can you explain why the two separate categories are needed? — Ipoellet ( talk) 20:11, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
(unindent) Yeah, there was a bit of a kerfuffle. But my summary above should suffice as an explanation. I did just move "Oregon law" into "Laws of Oregon" as a subcat, so that should hold it for now. It did look dumb in the category tree to have both of them there, but I didn't get around to doing anything about it until now. Thanks for your good work, and no problem about the wpore tags--that's what wikignomes are for. Katr67 ( talk) 19:30, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
Good afternoon WikiProject Oregon peoples. It is time again it is time for another round of the Collaboration Of The Week, Volume 82. Thank you to those who worked on Algoma, Oregon and Brian McMenamin, both saw some great improvements and are up for DYks. This week we have Mary Alice Ford and by request Waterfront Blues Festival. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Live long and phosphorous. Aboutmovies ( talk) 23:24, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
Hello Katr67. Out of curiosity, why were the Category:Oregon, Category:History of Oregon, Category:Oregon Country, incorrect for the Oregon Coast? Just trying to learn and understand. Thanks. Lhammer610 ( talk) 17:00, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
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Please overrule PeteForsyth on this edit.
Removed link: Opposing Discussion http://driedsalmon.proboards54.com/index.cgi?board=discussion2
Posted Reason: Unreliable source
Dispute: It is exactly what it says, a source of opposing discussion, alternatively it could be called opposing opinion. The fact that it is called "Opposing" indicates it is not likely to be in agreement with the subject, hence should transcend the bounds of "unreliable source." Users should not be prevented from seeing this source.
You could alternatively call it a debate forum since the subject DA is equally welcome to post as a registered user, anonymous user, or both. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.139.213.230 ( talk) 23:09, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
Hi Katr67! Thank you for your help on the article Associated Students of the University of Oregon! I am trying to start the article on the University of Oregon's student government so that other contributors can expand on the topic. I am wondering, however, why the sources and external links have been questioned. I provided several links from the official website of the asuo and media articles. What other links would be needed?
Thank you, EMUBoard ( talk) 04:19, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
No way! How nice ... I think I feel like I'm going to keep doing some more then :D Thank you very much! Bobjgalindo ( talk) 21:11, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
Can you help clarify what about the two articles " epipe" and " ace duraflo" needs to be addressed in order to make it wiki friendly. I'm new to this and could use some feedback. Jdiemert ( talk) 21:58, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
Hello, Katr67. There is a new contest for U.S. and Canada roads that you may be interested in. To sign up or for more information, please visit User:Rschen7754/USRDCRWPCup. The contest begins Saturday at 00:00 UTC. Regards, Rschen7754 ( T C) 01:32, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
Hi Katr. Thanks for the note on my page. I'll chalk up the six degrees thing to Eugene being a small town! You cranky? Never with me. You were actually the one who got me started and enjoying work on Wiki. I've moved over a lot of articles more centered around my interests, but still check in with the Wiki:Oregon group now and then. Say hi to "the little bird" next time you see her. -- Ljmajer ( talk) 06:31, 9 January 2009 (UTC)
Greetings from WikiProject Oregon’s Collaboration of the Week. First off, thank you to everyone who has done work the last few weeks on the last two COTWs. This week we have by request Oregon and California Railroad, part of the lands involved in the Oregon Land Fraud Scandal. Then as part of the Stub elimination drive, we have longtime politician Grattan Kerans, which hopefully can be turned into a nice DYK entry. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 10:22, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
Thank you and sorry about that!! Manafan5 ( talk) 23:45, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
I provided an edit to the Entertainment section of Portland, Oregon to include myself as a new resident. Twice it has been deleted. Is there certain criteria I must meet to be able to establish myself as a working Artist, Musician, Producer, Engineer and Photographer? Or am I just doing something wrong? Countrokula ( talk) 02:58, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
I think you might be overlooking the point as regards this feature. Maybe "cock rock" is what the Indians called it, but the user wouldn't provide a citation. Regardless, "rooster" was substituted in order to make the name G-rated. It was named for the male organ, not for the chicken. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 01:57, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
...for reverting the lies on my editor review page: [1]. User:Markosjal said some nonsense comments about my revert to Rooster Rock. My faith was never a factor. The reason for the revert--which was made through Huggle--was what appeared to be vandalism. Thanks, Willking1979 ( talk) 02:18, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
Is it possible/wise to checkuser on him, then block his IP from new account creation for some period of time? Or has that been done already? tedder ( talk) 01:02, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
Here's the old checkuser case. I'd spend as little energy as possible on him. Yes that means you Bugs. But if this sock acts up again, I'd simply approach the folks who worked on the case and let them quietly block the sock. Katr67 ( talk) 18:23, 28 January 2009 (UTC)
I received a message from you, I think, after attempting to edit out a misleading and inaccurate recent edit on the entry for Corvallis, Oregon. I had not done anything substantive on the edit, just entered a description, but when I returned I had the new message.
Please let me know what one does when he finds a new paragraph in an article which is not only inaccurate, but is unsupported by the (outdated) reference. In the meantime, I think the paragraph labeled "Religion" in the Corvallis, Oregon entry should be deleted in its entirety.
Thanks, and apologies in advance if this is the wrong place to raise this concern.
John L. Barlow ( talk) 20:06, 27 January 2009 (UTC)John Barlow
Thanks for your prompt response. And thanks for cleaning up my edits so that they conform.
I was looking at the Corvallis page and started to edit that religious section when your message popped up. So it was coincidence--I attributed your message to be in response to what I was doing at that moment. I appreciate the clarification.
John L. Barlow ( talk) 22:37, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
I saw on User talk:Enigmaman#Copyediting you were looking for a guideline that said using reference-style references on talk pages was verboten. While I've never seen such a guideline, there is an obvious practical problem with using them: Unless the group parameter is used, all the references from all the various comments will be bundled together and put in the references section. Most talk pages don't have a references section.
The most practical way to do URL references in a talk or other discussion page is to use see here [http://blah.blah] or see [http://blah.blah here] syntax. If you are going to use the reference-style references, such as with a book, use a unique group, and put a reflist at the bottom of the section containing your comment. View the source to this example to see it in action. [rlotp 1]
—Preceding unsigned comment added by Davidwr ( talk • contribs) 03:50, January 29, 2009
Howdy to all those in WikiProject Oregon land! To start, thanks to those who helped improve Grattan Kerans and Oregon and California Railroad as part of the Collaboration of the Week. This week we’ll try and start some new articles with a red link elimination drive on a couple of Oregon lists. So, you have your pick of prisons, or museums. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 08:49, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
I have stopped watching the page, as my efforts in defending it, and in letting the user know he's fooling no one, appear to be of no value to anyone else. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 22:25, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
I added an external link on: Clackamas Town Center to: www.tripcart.com/usa-regions/Oregon-Cascades-Willamette-Valley/shopping-malls/Clackamas-Town-Center.html
I feel in general the shopping mall pages contain only the information provided by the mall and the real estate developers themselves. As the most popular entertainment and dining destination category I think a few external links to objective sites with independent reviews and write-ups are in order. I think the best 2 websites for this are - www.yelp.com and www.tripcart.com. Sometimes, www.fodors.com or other travel guide sites have good information. In this case, since I know the mall, I thought the TripCart page was most relevant.
I was going to repeat on other pages providing external links, where I can find good ones. How do you suggest I do this, and do you consider this a positive addition to Wikipedia. Thanks
207.232.5.116 ( talk) 09:13, 4 February 2009 (UTC)Joe Greenblum
Hi Katr67, I was thinking about going to find a ghost town in the valley on Friday. Any suggestions? It looks like you've been to more than a few of them. I'm in Eugene so I was thinking about trying on of the following: Butteville, Oregon; Ellendale, Oregon; Kernville, Oregon; Ortley, Oregon or Zena, Oregon. I'm poking around ghosttowns.com but would appreciate the opinion of an Oregon expert. Thank you :) WNW3 ( talk) 02:05, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for the note — why don't you just modify the list yourself? I know that reliable sources are good enough, but I'd rather see it being done by someone to whom these places are more than dots on a map. Nyttend ( talk) 02:44, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
It's like a weird Oregon State Fairgrounds barnstar. ;) Thanks Kat. You coming to RecentChangesCamp on the 20-22? Steven Walling (talk) 05:06, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
Please note that he has not actually been blocked yet. I'm assuming an admin will take care of that in due course. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? 07:17, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
Not a problem. I was going through and re-making high school lists for one of my jobs (also caused by a computer snafu), and I usually go through and add schools not on the page (since I need to document the counties as well, I use the Wiki list pages as reference). While I really don't have any affiliations to Oregon (outside of not seeing much logic in the whole WA-OR border war), if you want helps getting rid of the red links let me know which schools you want help with and what you want on the page and I'll be happy to give that a whirl! Mtndrums ( talk) 18:10, 9 February 2009 (UTC)
Hello to WikiProject Oregon peoples! Thank you to those who helped start some new articles on prisons and museums. This week, in honor of Oregon’s 150th b-day, we have the slightly older Oregon Constitution and the first state governor John Whiteaker. As always, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 01:10, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for reverting the vandalism...I'm surprised that I'd get vandalism from an IP that I've never seen before...wonder where the IP found my userpage...it's hard to believe that I've now had the page vandalised 42 times!!! Nyttend ( talk) 00:10, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
The indefinite semi-protect might be a bit excessive, yes. Someone, apparently, is keeping a close eye, as the ticket was made within a day of the vandalism being added and reverted. Now that I think about it - I apologize, I'm still getting the hang of OTRS - maybe a "vandalism happens" reply would've sufficed, but I wanted to avoid any potential escalation. On the other hand - and maybe I'm equivocating on the matter, I don't know - it'll be a lot harder for COIs to make it read like a fluff piece. Xavexgoem ( talk) 04:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC) I used to say no to flagged revisions, but after a day of being on the quality queue, I can really see its use for BLPs
Hi, sorry for the dab change, there. I think I was looking at an earlier rev of the page.-- NapoliRoma ( talk) 20:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
Hi Kat. I don't really appreciate you vandalizing my sandbox, so please don't do it again because my sandbox is my sandbox (not yours). F.Y.I. a sandbox is a place where you can experiment and try stuff out so you can hopefully someday get better at Wiki editing. Tommak95 ( talk) 22:34, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
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talk) 07:40, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
Hello Katr67,
I am messaging you because I noticed you flagged User:RickeyGoodling as a possible COI for editing articles related to herself, her band, and former bandmates articles.
They have made exactly the same edits on both the Kyle Justin and the Skeleteen wikis, all of which have been reverted and/or dealt with by a moderator. I believe it's obviously the same bandmember (not Rickey, but Jessicka) under the following IP addresses making these edits, User:69.239.112.1, User:69.230.175.21, User:69.230.163.107, User:69.238.51.117. On the Rickey Lime page it says her aliases are Anna Goodling and Rickey Goodling.
This user and these IP addresses edit anything / everything related to Jessicka and Scarling, including former bandmembers pages, which is why I believe it is her, but it takes a bit of research into the history of their edits to see what I am speaking of.
I started several articles including the Kyle Justin article so I have been watching their edits from the beginning.
If you could help me with the most recent edits on Kyle Justin and Skeleteen, I do feel that many or most of them are unnecessary edits or vandalism. Reasons given for removing things don't seem to follow any guidelines and many edit any reasons. For instance, the user removed the independent record label Sympathy for the Record Industry from the list of labels on the Kyle Justin wiki, citing that Scarling (Kyle Justin's previous band) was on that label, not him. The other labels listed are for both current and previous projects, as goes on most musicians pages I've viewed within the WikiMedia projet. Another instance, is the repeated removal of information (the same information previously removed by the IP addresses mentioned), citing it as redudant or already mentioned, but in discussion with many moderators I've found that repeating information in both the introductions and the body of the article is promoted on Wikipedia to ensure the accuracy of the article and information within. Another instance is removing detailed information on the Skeleteen article, reasoning that the article is about Skeleteen not Scarling, yet the information explains exactly within that same sentence who were the main notable acts who performed on the Curiosa tour.
I do not want to touch the articles at the moment, as to not continue an edit war, and want to continue to do the right thing by bringing in moderators for their help and input.
I do hope to get some help with this as it is repeatedly occuring.
Thanks so much ahead of time.
Regards, M.W.
Mark William 22:04, 26 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Godblessyrblackheart ( talk • contribs)
I did read what you wrote. I looked at some of the edit history. My idea of looking into a situation carefully would be to look at every edit someone has done. I do things like when I have the time, but not when I'm supposed to be working. We're all volunteers here, and this doesn't look like a particularly urgent situation. Please read what I'm telling you carefully. The editor isn't doing anything in particular wrong, you are accusing her of vandalism, and you haven't even tried talking to her yet! Yes, she (if it is indeed Rickey Lime) is changing articles in which she has a COI, but on the other hand, she just happens to be an authority about such matters. Try talking to her about her edits and your concerns before you involve a third party. Sorry, but you are kind of being a tattletale. This hasn't even escalated to edit war level yet. If you are unsatisfied with my answer, try looking at the various types of dispute resolution. Do also familiarize yourself with the COI guidelines before approaching this editor. Again, it is uncivil to accuse another editor of vandalism without good reason. I also don't see where they have changed aliases, but have simply been editing anonymously and/or forgot to log in. Also, it usually isn't a good idea to compare "most muscians pages". Good luck. P.S. Any of my wikipals who watch this page--feel free to chime in. Katr67 ( talk) 01:07, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
This looks like an editing dispute to me. I see no pattern of abusive edits. Talk to the other editor and try to reach a consensus. WP:DR may be helpful. Walter Siegmund (talk) 04:05, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
I contacted the user RickeyGoodling regarding her edits as was suggested. You can view it on her talk page here. My apologies again for being uncivil as I would like to work within Wiki policies as a wikipedian. Thanks. M.W. Mark William 18:31, 27 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Godblessyrblackheart ( talk • contribs)
Greetings to WikiProject Oregon members. A big thank you to everyone who helped last week with the Oregon Constitution and John Whiteaker. This week, we have by request Clyde Drexler and a newer article in Religion in Oregon (I thought surveys said we didn’t have religion in Oregon). Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 10:05, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
Noticed you deleted most of the external links at bottom of Balch Hotel article. Don't really care one way or the other, but might want to consider leaving Oregon Blue Book - City of Dufer link since it includes picture of Balch Hotel. Your call.-- Orygun ( talk) 19:54, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
{{ helpme}} I reverted some linkspam and now the editor is going through my contribs and reverting all my edits! Can an admin roll all these edits back? Katr67 ( talk) 07:31, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
You are welcome. :) Cirt ( talk) 08:20, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
Where did you get the coordinates for Belknap Springs, Oregon?
I'm confused. — EncMstr ( talk) 06:36, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for the kind words. I'm happy to be part of the project and to be working with such a good team. Finetooth ( talk) 23:21, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
I see the disambiguation page you created Castle Rock, Oregon. According to policy, ( MOS:DABRL), it's not recommended you create dab pages with none or few blue links (links that actually lead to pages). If you do include red links in the dab page, there should also be red links for the same articles in other Wikipedia articles. In other words, the dab page should not be the only place that red link exists. I think in this case, the best thing you could do is to create stubs for the articles linked to from Castle Rock, Oregon. — LinguistAtLarge • Talk 19:10, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks. I've never had a page deleted. If someone tries, I roll up my sleeves and get to work. Katr67 ( talk) 19:40, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67, Thanks for the invitation. I signed up. -- John2165 ( talk) 20:34, 8 March 2009 (UTC)
You have about 1,100 characters of prose right now (not counting lists/infoboxes), and you need 1500. So another paragraph should do it. Plus you need to remove the stub tag/rating as well. Also, I don't have any other pics, never have had my camera with me when going through the "twin cities". If you do make it out there, I don't think we have much in the way of good pics of WOU either. And thanks for the add to Laurelwood, I think I have enough for a new article on the academy for another DYK. I've learned a lot about the Adventists lately, I had no idea they were vegetarians. Time for some GA work and maybe FA comments on Hillsboro. Aboutmovies ( talk) 18:52, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
I noticed you kept some of my external link suggestions, at least for now. I am happy to see they are still there. Thanks for expanding the Panoramio links to include all photos tagged "Detroit Lake, Oregon". I thought of that today after I had finished my last inclusion. There is a lot more history about Detroit Lake and the City of Detroit, Oregon. Perhaps I can get my hands on more information to include later. Regards, -- John2165 ( talk) 04:28, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi,
This is just a quick heads-up to say, I'm investigating this issue.
Godblessyrblackheart raised a helpme, and has explained their version of the history to me.
I've started investigating, and I will get to the bottom of the matter, assume good faith, and try to help them to come to some form of consensus to resolve the edit conflicts and other issues raised.
I'm not asking for your input from you at this stage, I just realize that you've been involved in the matter in the past, and thought it would be good to let you know what's happening.
I'll asked Godblessyrblackheart to refrain from edit-warring whilst we work out what's been happening.
I'll be posting my findings on my own talk page under User talk:Chzz#User:RickeyGoodling; I'll let you know when progress has been made.
All the best, -- Chzz ► 19:58, 12 March 2009 (UTC)
Action is being taken, please see User talk:Chzz#User:RickeyGoodling for details. Thanks, -- Chzz ► 23:29, 12 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for getting back to me promptly about the arch. site question, that was helpful. Saw ur edit label regarding wp:ORE importance ratings, sorry if i stepped on any toes. I revised the other ones i had done already to drop importance ratings, and finished out the set to cover the new county articles all the same. Thanks, doncram ( talk) 20:31, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67, Have you ever considered trying to be helpful instead of mean. Look at Albany, Oregon. There is a Culture section there. I was trying to use that. If you don't think I did it right, how about making some suggestions instead of naming my contributions spam and a link farm. You have proven that you don't understand the dynamics of the area by your ignorance. You told me I was on the verge of link warring but you don't start any dialoge, you just delete. I think wikipedia is becoming a waste of time. If you want people to contribute, try being courteous. Otherwise, it's all yours. -- John2165 ( talk) 01:39, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
(unindent) Might I suggest you look for help at WikiProject Oregon? That way you can get a third, fourth and possibly even a fifth opinion. I'm recusing myself from these articles. Good day. Katr67 ( talk) 16:44, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67: Can we strike this conversation from the your talk page? I am a little embarrassed by my behavior and would like to strike this conversation. I want to be about building up, not tearing down. Since I can't delete my account, I would prefer to make this conversation go away. Thanks for your consideration on the matter. Regards, -- John2165 ( talk) 14:25, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
...for your vandal patrols at pdx.wiki.org! I'm writing to let you know that your RFA over there was unanimous, and you have been assigned a mop. Use it wisely!
Oh, and also. What's your level of interest in bikewiki? I have talked to two people recently who want to set one up. One is Ilana, and the other...well, um, I forget. But let me know if you want to work on this, and I can put y'all in touch. - Pete ( talk) 19:58, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
Your suggestion of a template for WP:SUP sounds like a great idea. Did you start a draft yet? I'd also like to let you know that Wikveristy has a v:Wikiversity:School and university projects. For some projects attempted by students that might be outside the scope of wp we could suggest that that they create a v:Wikiversity:Learning project. -- mikeu talk 16:14, 1 January 2009 (UTC)
I have made comments on both my talk page and the rooster rock talk page. I DO NOT like that YOU are accusing me of leaving messages in ALL CAPS, when that is NOT the case. I use caps for emphasis only. I can also say that I have good reason to believe that that user is using a sock puppet, regardless of his denials. Additionally there are many pages on wikipedia without references. If any user wants to remove something they should do so either with a reference or a personal knowledge at least, or because it is blatantly incorrect. It is highly unlikely that a user in Kentucky, and from Kentucky has too much knowledge of Oregon, or Chinook Wawa. He should stick to his fried chicken and the Kentucky Derby. Markosjal ( talk) 06:58, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
Greetings WikiProject Oregon peoples. It is once again time for another edition of the World Famous Collaboration Of The Week. Thank you to those who worked on Clyde and [the lack of] Religion in Oregon. This week (as many have noticed), we have the “it was a red link” and by request Eugene Station and Heceta Head in honor of the work that’s been going on at Oregon Coast. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. On a side note, does the recent news of Portland being the unhappiest place in all the land make people there more unhappy? Aboutmovies ( talk) 06:49, 17 March 2009 (UTC)
You had asked me if the photo of Mongold was the old town of Detroit. Here a link to a picture of how Mongold looked during the construction phase. http://photos.salemhistory.net/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/max&CISOPTR=3765&CISOBOX=1&REC=16 I found a lot of really great photos on the Salem Public Library web site. The photos have descriptions that might become useful in writing an article in the future. There are a few photos of the old town of Detroit. I have asked EncMstr for help interpreting the copyright use of these and I also emailed the Salem Public Library. I thought you might find these photos interesting. Regards, -- John2165 ( talk) 00:00, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
Katr67, Thanks for the warning. rkmlai has offered to help me. I will try and research the information for accuracy. I have to keep reminding myself that not everything you find on the web is accurate. I emailed the library about using the photos, so we shall see what happens.-- John2165 ( talk) 04:55, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
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OK, I know its not Polk County, but what would you classify this architectural style as? American 70s mall, fire hazard, ugly, butt ugly, putrid, mission-wannabe, mission-cardboard box hybrid, or Battlestar Gallactia spaceship reject? OR maybe I missing one from what is now my favorite sports arena in the greater Salem area. Aboutmovies ( talk) 09:31, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
Per the conflict resolution: Dear Katr, I did not mean to offend. I was making what I thought were constructive changes and suggestions to the site and every one was deleted. My comments were met with hostility and accusations. I looked for help to resolve the conflict. When I did a search on Wikipedia, I was led to editor assistance which I thought was the next place to take it. I was not aware of any other options. You have been very kind and helpful since you have become more involved. Thank you for your participation. Lhammer610 ( talk) 19:40, 19 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi, KATR, I am the chief information officer for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. I was informed that the OLCC Wiki had outdated and incorrect information. I was making an effort to bring it up to date. Thank you for sending me the COI information.
Are you the person who is moderating this wiki to make sure the information is current? If so, I would love to work with you to update this information. If it is more appropriate, I could send you information directly to post.
Thank you again, Christie Scott
OLCC1933 ( talk) 17:25, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
You know these article alerts are autogenerated by a bot, right? tedder ( talk) 04:39, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi Katr67, I'm being bold and introducing myself. My name is Christian Hejnal and I play in a band called Scarling. with my wife Jessicka. I just wanted to put it out there that if you had any issues with any pages related to my wife, my band, our roommate Lisa Leveridge, my co-worker Rickey Goodling or myself, please don't hesitate to come to me directly. I'm happy to help.
I am new to wikipedia and currently trying to get familiar with all the rules and protocol here. I believe whole heartily in a neutral stance but also would like things written about any of the previously mentioned pages to be 100% factual. I'm about to do an interview with a third party publication to set some things straight. Until then I just wanted to introduce myself because I plan on sticking around awhile.
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Xtian1313 ( talk) 01:51, 25 March 2009 (UTC)
Hi. A while ago, you expressed interest in the effort to put state works in the public domain. The central hub for that has moved to a PDX Wiki Wednesday page, and now there's a discussion forum. We have made quite a bit of progress, but we are hopelessly short on active members. If you're still interested, I urge you to get involved. Please check out the PDX Wiki Wednesday page and the forum for the progress we've made so far, and other info. Thanks! — Athelwulf [T]/ [C] 21:37, 27 March 2009 (UTC)
Hello Katr67,
Per User:Chzz's request I am asking if there is any way to unlink my wife Jessicka's name and my band Scarling's name for this part of you talk archive: User:Katr67/Archive2.8 RE:Kyle Justin
Basically the accusations made by User:Godblessyrblackheart are false and I don't want slanderous talk linked to my wife or my band.
Forgive me if I'm out of line in asking this. An extensive talk on User:Chzz's talk page:
Not sure if you want to go through reading all of that mess- but I believe the final consensus was to either delete or unlink slanderous remarks. This of course entirely up to you.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, Xtian1313 ( talk) 00:27, 28 March 2009 (UTC)
Hear ye, hear ye WikiProject Oregon villagers. Tis time for another edition of ye ol’ Collaboration Of Thine Week. Thank you to those who worked on Eugene Station and Heceta Head the last few weeks, may the Black Death spare ye family. This time we have a we little stub in the John Ross Tower and by request Bill Walton in honor of a pretty good chance at making the playoffs for the Blazers (sorry can’t think of a good Old English type language for that one, but if we go with Olde English 800, then the Jail Blazers could come into play). Anyway, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 08:07, 30 March 2009 (UTC)
Greetings WikiProject Oregon guys and gals. Once again it is time for another edition of the our niche market Collaboration Of The Week. As always, thank you to those who worked on the Ross Tower and Walton. For this week we have the Calapooya Mountains and by request (and in honor of the opening) the venerable Portland Saturday Market. Just remember, if you are feeling blue, try breathing ( rimshot please). Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 21:40, 7 April 2009 (UTC)
Thanks on this, and FYI on this, in case you want to share your opinion. tedder ( talk) 02:02, 9 April 2009 (UTC)
Very nice editing. You went much further than I in cleaning up style and you also (appropriately) linked the school to the regions "Southern Oregon" and "Northern California". Your profile indicates that you are very busy in real life; so am I. Nevertheless, you have managed to learn much more of the Wikipedia methodology than I have so far. Maybe I'll catch up over the summer! Hal Wing ( talk) 06:07, 9 April 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for your attention to, and clean-up of, my new page on Francis J. Murnane. (Francis is the correct spelling.) I am somewhat new to this and am a fast learner, so hopefully there will be less clean-up next time.
You offered help with references, and I'd love to know more. We only have photocopied articles. I can reference them (ie Oregonian, June 10, 1959), but I can't link to anything electronic. What do you suggest? WikiGolightly ( talk) 08:48, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
Hi, Katr. I saw your message over at Scientizzle's page. I wanted to let you know that I've been aware of "our boy" since he popped back up in March (you are correct about him, of course). I've been keeping tabs on him and his other two open socks User:Sally77 and User:Rhodeislandroger. I preferred to wait and see whether his activity became disruptive again before filing another SPI. I see that yesterday was a big flourish of activity from him -- but nothing particularly problematic so far. Since he probably watches Scientizzle's talk page (he did before) as well as your own now because you reverted him yesterday, he may be aware that his cover is blown. We'll see what he does. I'll continue to keep an eye on him. And thanks for doing the same. — CactusWriter | needles 06:59, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
So these people not only copied all the pictures from the Hillsboro article, but they also copied the text, including red links. I don't think I've seen that before. Aboutmovies ( talk) 09:52, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
I added the latest questionable user, and it says something about posting it to the checkuser summary page, but that page is protected. I wonder if you'd mind looking at this and fixing it as needed. I also posted this request at WP:ANI, but you were the last to touch this one, the last time, a couple of months ago. Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots 14:27, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
Howdy WikiProject Oregon folks. It is time again it is time for another round of the Collaboration Of The Week. A big thank you to those who worked on Calapooya Mountains and Portland Saturday Market, both saw some great improvements. For this week we have two great opportunities for DYKs with Brian McMenamin and Algoma, Oregon. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Aboutmovies ( talk) 07:34, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
So the merge to Oregon City School District (Oregon); how should the middle school entry actually look? I figure it should be turned into a paragraph form, but I work best from example, especially with the coordinate entry and such. Can you point me at an article showing something similar? tedder ( talk) 01:10, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for the fixes [3]. The page is now located at "Rajneesh movement", the term for the movement used most predominantly in the greatest majority of reliable sources by far, including 360 books, and 152 scholarly sources. Your comments about the appropriateness of the page's current name would be appreciated at Talk:Rajneesh_movement#Rajneesh_movement. Thank you for your time, Cirt ( talk) 03:28, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
Hiya. Good Olfactory tried to redirect Category:Law in Oregon to Category:Oregon law, but you undid the change with the comment "sorry, we need this". I'm struggling to figure out a reasonable way to fit both these categories into the larger Wikipedia category structure, when one category would fit much better. Can you explain why the two separate categories are needed? — Ipoellet ( talk) 20:11, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
(unindent) Yeah, there was a bit of a kerfuffle. But my summary above should suffice as an explanation. I did just move "Oregon law" into "Laws of Oregon" as a subcat, so that should hold it for now. It did look dumb in the category tree to have both of them there, but I didn't get around to doing anything about it until now. Thanks for your good work, and no problem about the wpore tags--that's what wikignomes are for. Katr67 ( talk) 19:30, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
Good afternoon WikiProject Oregon peoples. It is time again it is time for another round of the Collaboration Of The Week, Volume 82. Thank you to those who worked on Algoma, Oregon and Brian McMenamin, both saw some great improvements and are up for DYks. This week we have Mary Alice Ford and by request Waterfront Blues Festival. Once again, click here to opt out of these messages, or click here to make a suggestion for a future COTW. Live long and phosphorous. Aboutmovies ( talk) 23:24, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
Hello Katr67. Out of curiosity, why were the Category:Oregon, Category:History of Oregon, Category:Oregon Country, incorrect for the Oregon Coast? Just trying to learn and understand. Thanks. Lhammer610 ( talk) 17:00, 30 April 2009 (UTC)