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ok, well thanks for being polite about it. i'm happy to work on the article to follow guidelines, but the tags now make it appear "illegitimate".
also, every time i added categories today they disappeared.
lastly, are lastFM pages and discogs pages inappropriate external links for artists? i was just following another page's example.
Delitist ( talk) 01:37, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
The song I referred to was used in the movie, and was how someone living in 2010 might have an idea of who this band was based on this. It makes no sense to call this obscene and vandalism when it is truthful. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.58.195.19 ( talk) 02:05, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
please do not delete my page, List of SDFL football clubs.
Dear 5 albert square,
The cacomorphobia article is a dictionary definition and as you know, Wikipedia is not a dictionary. The correct thing to do is to transwiki it to Wikitionary and they can take a decision on whether to include there or not; they will need a source however.
The source, if you will look at it, is a dictionary owned by Farlex, Inc., who are a independent, privately held company based in Huntingdon Valley, PA, offering online reference products, including The Free Dictionary, The Free Library, and Definition-Of.com. The page linked to provides a definition of cacomorphobia: "cacomorphobia: An irrational fear of fat people."
Finally, please do not revert the removal of warnings on user talk pages. "Users may freely remove comments from their own talk pages, though archiving is preferred. They may also remove some content in archiving. The removal of a warning is taken as evidence that the warning has been read by the user. This specifically includes both registered and anonymous users." : see WP:OWNTALK.
Kind regards,
Jon —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.150.112.41 ( talk) 14:00, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
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Is there a reason why my addition of the nickname "The Van Don'ts" was undone? Is there some sort of formal process that I have to go through in order for a nickname to be approved? If this isn't the proper place for this kind of question please let me know because this is my first edit. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Warblgarbl ( talk • contribs) 00:46, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
Hi, thanks for your edits at that BLP yesterday. The article has a history of some likely partisan editing. Insisting on wholesale changes that removes the reflist requires a degree of discussion, thanks. Off2riorob ( talk) 12:15, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
The rationale for this edit escapes me. You changed "[[legend]]ary", which looks like legendary and links to legend, to "legendary", with no link, and got rid of the single blank space after the comma but before the word "Halifax", thereby restoring a typo that had been fixed. Two valid contributions, including fixing a typo, were destroyed. Michael Hardy ( talk) 15:56, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
I'm NOT vandalising! You're deleting/reverting me as I'm adding the information and then warning me that I'll be banned for not adding references? For crying out loud how is anyone supposed to add new material with this trigger-happy behaviour? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.141.84.60 ( talk) 23:34, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
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I think we tried to add the same template to the same page at the same time [1] - sorry about that, I didn't mean to overwrite your edits or remove the welcome template. -- bonadea contributions talk 00:02, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
Mudaliar, caste title of sub-castes of Vellalars and other castes. Mudaliar, not a community itself. infobox not needed for honorary titles —Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.202.134.251 ( talk) 11:34, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
I have reverted your section blanking of article Barrie Police Service. The inclusion of the section on the history of misconduct on the Barrie Police Service is not 'personal opinion' as you purport in your post to my talk page, but rather documented history of events which drew national attention to the Barrie Police Service and which I referenced with unbiased sources which included: The Toronto Star (Canada's largest newspaper by circulation); The National Post (Canada's national newspaper); The Court - Osgoode Hall (Canada's preeminant law school); and rulings by the Supreme Court of Canada (Canada's highest court). While it is unfortunate that certain individuals find this factual information offensive, permitting individuals to otherwise 'white-wash' history on Wikipedia would be tantamount to referring to Adolf Hitler as a mere 'failed artist' instead of the architect of the Holocaust. The scandals at the Barrie Police Service are part of its history - plain and simple.
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Hello 5 albert square. I am just letting you know that I have converted the speedy deletion tag that you placed on Guangzhou No. 4 High School to a proposed deletion tag, because I do not believe CSD applies to the page in question. Thank you. -- PhantomSteve/ talk| contribs\ 02:18, 26 November 2010 (UTC)
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I don't think how it's tagged is the fact that is tagged, which will draw an admin's attention, nn or OR both applied, so doesn't really matter Jimfbleak - talk to me? 19:12, 3 December 2010 (UTC)
How are my contributions right now? WAYNE SLAM 00:48, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Sichos In English: Shaliach/Moshiach Eve Of Simchas Torah, 5746 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.254.220.120 ( talk) 01:59, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Hello, I didn't upload that picture I got it from the Dark Victory page here on Wikipedia. Is there a way you could fix it for me so that I can get a picture image as to what I have to do? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Selma Simpson ( talk • contribs) 02:31, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Thanks much! Selma Simpson ( talk) 02:51, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi, like with Judith Traherne would you please go to the Current USA, Inc. Wikipedia page and fix the picture for me. I uploaded it today but it isn't showing. If you could do this for me that would be appreciated. Thanks for your time! Selma Simpson ( talk) 04:17, 7 December 2010 (UTC) NEVER MIND! I FIGURED OUT HOW TO DO IT! THANK YOU THOUGH! Selma Simpson ( talk) 04:17, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
I want to be taught all the stuff I need know, since I want to be rollbacking again, soon. I'm missing out a lot of Huggle edits that are being made out there since I'm patrolling new pages. I would like to do both, though. WAYNE SLAM 20:55, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
Good afternoon
Just wondering why my page has been marked for deletion?
Im trying to get to grips with how wikipedia works and i decided to create a page on my companies product which thus far doesn't have a wikipedia page about it.
Large companies aprove of the system such as VOSA and Mercedes benz, and also there are thousands of people that use the systsem every day of the year.
for these reasons i think that the page being on the system is beneficial. if am no where near finishing yet, i wish to add more but i would like it to be taken from "MARKED FOR DELETION"
if you would like to have a look about our product then visit www.truckfile.co.uk
i look forward to your response
samevs92 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Samevs92 ( talk • contribs) 13:24, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
Heeheeehee... Half Shadow 22:47, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
Your recent behavior violate Wikipedia guideline. You looks like call other editors for Tag team play. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
I warning you. Please stop calling opther users (possible favorite to your POV) for tag team play. 660gd4qo ( talk) 13:08, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
You placed a note on my talk page stating that I started an article on Jacob Walcott. I don't know who he is and certainly didn't start a page about him. Confused me with another editor perhaps? MatthewTStone ( talk) 22:49, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
I recently attempted writing a Wikipedia page for my JavaScript library, Spark. It was promptly deleted due to it being well below standard. I have recently rewrote it following the format of other Wikipedia pages. It can be found here, I just wondered what else I will need to add to it for it to be approved and not deleted instantly.
Regards.
-- Wolfy87oc ( talk) 16:15, 13 December 2010 (UTC)
How am I doing right now. WAYNE SLAM 22:05, 14 December 2010 (UTC)
Okay, and will you please comment on the conversation on my talk page about using AWB? WAYNE SLAM 23:17, 14 December 2010 (UTC)
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For reverting several times back to my "propaganda" and your all around Huggle vandalism fighting, thank you, and keep it up! CTJF83 chat 01:42, 15 December 2010 (UTC) |
Thanks very much for reverting the vandalism on my userpage. Glad to see others out there cleaning up after vandals. Cheers! — Mono· nomic 01:44, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
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Apology accepted. As you can understand, I respond very quickly in order to have this vandal's attacks removed. By the way, you may not have noticed that a bot also reported this IP for an edit which had been caught by the abuse filter; so I was reporting the second, not first, edit from that address. RolandR ( talk) 22:53, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
i was just trying to get rid of the lies about the norwegian capital with the truth. i know how things work in my country. there isnt a place called greater oslo. it is simply a company name. though that company was merged so it doesnt have that name anymore.
Hiya, I know it's been a while , but im thinking of nommin this for GA now. Do you still have time to review? GunGagdin Moan 08:02, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
An edit war erupted on the List of The Angry Video Game Nerd episodes. The page is protected, but one user is threatening to continue reverting once it is unprotected. Here is the statment:
"I am far beyond spent with the endless internet-arguments about external links being such a bad thing. It is not as though this page is nothing but external links; it is useful information that is enhanced by the inclusion of links to off-site content. There has been an ongoing crusade by several people, including duffbeerforme, who has also posted on the Nostalgia Critic entry to remove "EL's" there as well. This over-zealous application of the letter of the law is in contrast to the spirit of the law, which is intended to uphold quality in articles. It is sadly being utilized as a tool to REMOVE quality in this instance, and several others. Do not bother quoting/linking WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A COLLECTION OF EXTERNAL LINKS or EDIT WAR or any other such policy pages. I am aware of the policy, and I am disappointed in its application. I am making a stand here, whatever the outcome. Some mod had better come along and gold-protect this article and/or ban me for life from editing, because I am going to keep bringing the links back as long as I am capable of doing so, and I encourage others to do so as well. When words have failed, actions must speak for themselves. Facta non verba. I do not consider this vandalism, I consider it activism against an extremist application of policy. Shakzor ( talk) 14:50, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
Could you help out with this? Shakzor has been warned and reported. I think this could qualify for investigation or a block. Rusted AutoParts ( talk) 12:58 11 January 2011 (UTC)
Sorry about Americanizing the spelling on The Bill. It was a genuine mistake, and I promise not to do it again. ~ Matthewrbowker Say hi! 00:26, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
Hey Albert, sorry to criticize you, but I think you asked for protection too quickly on that article. It was only one IP, and they're already blocked. Thanks, Drmies ( talk) 03:51, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
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Hey, thanks for removing vandalism from my talk page. :) Kante4 ( talk) 03:43, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
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Hiya, just to let u know, I finally nommed it for GA :) GunGagdin Moan 13:20, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
The Utahraptor would like to nominate you to become an administrator. Please visit Wikipedia:Requests for adminship to see what this process entails, and then contact The Utahraptor to accept or decline the nomination. A page has been created for your nomination at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/5 albert square. If you accept the nomination, you must state and sign your acceptance. You may also choose to make a statement and/or answer the optional questions to supplement the information your nominator has given. Once you are satisfied with the page, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so. |
Would you like to have your first RfA? Let me know if you accept so I can write up a nomination statement for you. The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs 22:40, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
-- The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs 23:11, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:49, 29 January 2011 (UTC)
Would you like to start your RfA now, or would you like to wait until tomorrow? The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs 21:26, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
If you want to do this, it's ready when you are. Remember that RfA is tough and that, if you're not successful, take the constructive criticism and use it to improve rather than dwelling on what could have been. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:53, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
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You can find instructions for applying at WP:ONLINE. The main things we're looking for in Online Ambassadors are friendliness, regular activity (since mentorship is a commitment that spans several months), and the ability to give detailed, substantive feedback on articles (both short new articles, and longer, more mature ones).
I hope to hear from you soon.-- Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation ( talk) 17:27, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
Hello! I am sure that you have probably already seen it prior to reading this, but I wanted to let you know that I have added a question to your RfA. Just for your own peace of mind, I will tell you that I am inclined to support your run, but am curious as to what you have to say. I will, of course, be more than happy to provide the reasoning behind the question - as it is a bit out of left field - after you consider it! Cheers! -- Strikerforce ( talk) 10:30, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
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I've asked a follow-up question at your RfA. I admit to being concerned that you think being an admin requires more complex reasoning skills for tasks that you say should be done by
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Well done. At 98% support clearly this will be closed only one way! Use those tools wisely! Pedro : Chat 21:21, 7 February 2011 (UTC)
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Congrats, now get to work. WP:RFPP is a nice place to start, ask for guidance, and avoid anything that is in sanctions until you feel like jumping into a black hole. tedder ( talk) 22:07, 7 February 2011 (UTC)
Well done, and well deserved! -- j⚛e decker talk to me 22:35, 7 February 2011 (UTC)
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ok, well thanks for being polite about it. i'm happy to work on the article to follow guidelines, but the tags now make it appear "illegitimate".
also, every time i added categories today they disappeared.
lastly, are lastFM pages and discogs pages inappropriate external links for artists? i was just following another page's example.
Delitist ( talk) 01:37, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
The song I referred to was used in the movie, and was how someone living in 2010 might have an idea of who this band was based on this. It makes no sense to call this obscene and vandalism when it is truthful. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.58.195.19 ( talk) 02:05, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
please do not delete my page, List of SDFL football clubs.
Dear 5 albert square,
The cacomorphobia article is a dictionary definition and as you know, Wikipedia is not a dictionary. The correct thing to do is to transwiki it to Wikitionary and they can take a decision on whether to include there or not; they will need a source however.
The source, if you will look at it, is a dictionary owned by Farlex, Inc., who are a independent, privately held company based in Huntingdon Valley, PA, offering online reference products, including The Free Dictionary, The Free Library, and Definition-Of.com. The page linked to provides a definition of cacomorphobia: "cacomorphobia: An irrational fear of fat people."
Finally, please do not revert the removal of warnings on user talk pages. "Users may freely remove comments from their own talk pages, though archiving is preferred. They may also remove some content in archiving. The removal of a warning is taken as evidence that the warning has been read by the user. This specifically includes both registered and anonymous users." : see WP:OWNTALK.
Kind regards,
Jon —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.150.112.41 ( talk) 14:00, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
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Is there a reason why my addition of the nickname "The Van Don'ts" was undone? Is there some sort of formal process that I have to go through in order for a nickname to be approved? If this isn't the proper place for this kind of question please let me know because this is my first edit. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Warblgarbl ( talk • contribs) 00:46, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
Hi, thanks for your edits at that BLP yesterday. The article has a history of some likely partisan editing. Insisting on wholesale changes that removes the reflist requires a degree of discussion, thanks. Off2riorob ( talk) 12:15, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
The rationale for this edit escapes me. You changed "[[legend]]ary", which looks like legendary and links to legend, to "legendary", with no link, and got rid of the single blank space after the comma but before the word "Halifax", thereby restoring a typo that had been fixed. Two valid contributions, including fixing a typo, were destroyed. Michael Hardy ( talk) 15:56, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
I'm NOT vandalising! You're deleting/reverting me as I'm adding the information and then warning me that I'll be banned for not adding references? For crying out loud how is anyone supposed to add new material with this trigger-happy behaviour? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.141.84.60 ( talk) 23:34, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
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I think we tried to add the same template to the same page at the same time [1] - sorry about that, I didn't mean to overwrite your edits or remove the welcome template. -- bonadea contributions talk 00:02, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
Mudaliar, caste title of sub-castes of Vellalars and other castes. Mudaliar, not a community itself. infobox not needed for honorary titles —Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.202.134.251 ( talk) 11:34, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
I have reverted your section blanking of article Barrie Police Service. The inclusion of the section on the history of misconduct on the Barrie Police Service is not 'personal opinion' as you purport in your post to my talk page, but rather documented history of events which drew national attention to the Barrie Police Service and which I referenced with unbiased sources which included: The Toronto Star (Canada's largest newspaper by circulation); The National Post (Canada's national newspaper); The Court - Osgoode Hall (Canada's preeminant law school); and rulings by the Supreme Court of Canada (Canada's highest court). While it is unfortunate that certain individuals find this factual information offensive, permitting individuals to otherwise 'white-wash' history on Wikipedia would be tantamount to referring to Adolf Hitler as a mere 'failed artist' instead of the architect of the Holocaust. The scandals at the Barrie Police Service are part of its history - plain and simple.
-- Jedidiah Leland ( talk) 23:07, 25 November 2010 (UTC)
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Hello 5 albert square. I am just letting you know that I have converted the speedy deletion tag that you placed on Guangzhou No. 4 High School to a proposed deletion tag, because I do not believe CSD applies to the page in question. Thank you. -- PhantomSteve/ talk| contribs\ 02:18, 26 November 2010 (UTC)
See Wikipedia:TFD#Characters templates 3. 134.253.26.6 ( talk) 21:41, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
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I don't think how it's tagged is the fact that is tagged, which will draw an admin's attention, nn or OR both applied, so doesn't really matter Jimfbleak - talk to me? 19:12, 3 December 2010 (UTC)
How are my contributions right now? WAYNE SLAM 00:48, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Sichos In English: Shaliach/Moshiach Eve Of Simchas Torah, 5746 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.254.220.120 ( talk) 01:59, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Hello, I didn't upload that picture I got it from the Dark Victory page here on Wikipedia. Is there a way you could fix it for me so that I can get a picture image as to what I have to do? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Selma Simpson ( talk • contribs) 02:31, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Thanks much! Selma Simpson ( talk) 02:51, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi, like with Judith Traherne would you please go to the Current USA, Inc. Wikipedia page and fix the picture for me. I uploaded it today but it isn't showing. If you could do this for me that would be appreciated. Thanks for your time! Selma Simpson ( talk) 04:17, 7 December 2010 (UTC) NEVER MIND! I FIGURED OUT HOW TO DO IT! THANK YOU THOUGH! Selma Simpson ( talk) 04:17, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
I want to be taught all the stuff I need know, since I want to be rollbacking again, soon. I'm missing out a lot of Huggle edits that are being made out there since I'm patrolling new pages. I would like to do both, though. WAYNE SLAM 20:55, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
Good afternoon
Just wondering why my page has been marked for deletion?
Im trying to get to grips with how wikipedia works and i decided to create a page on my companies product which thus far doesn't have a wikipedia page about it.
Large companies aprove of the system such as VOSA and Mercedes benz, and also there are thousands of people that use the systsem every day of the year.
for these reasons i think that the page being on the system is beneficial. if am no where near finishing yet, i wish to add more but i would like it to be taken from "MARKED FOR DELETION"
if you would like to have a look about our product then visit www.truckfile.co.uk
i look forward to your response
samevs92 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Samevs92 ( talk • contribs) 13:24, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
Heeheeehee... Half Shadow 22:47, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
Your recent behavior violate Wikipedia guideline. You looks like call other editors for Tag team play. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
I warning you. Please stop calling opther users (possible favorite to your POV) for tag team play. 660gd4qo ( talk) 13:08, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
You placed a note on my talk page stating that I started an article on Jacob Walcott. I don't know who he is and certainly didn't start a page about him. Confused me with another editor perhaps? MatthewTStone ( talk) 22:49, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
I recently attempted writing a Wikipedia page for my JavaScript library, Spark. It was promptly deleted due to it being well below standard. I have recently rewrote it following the format of other Wikipedia pages. It can be found here, I just wondered what else I will need to add to it for it to be approved and not deleted instantly.
Regards.
-- Wolfy87oc ( talk) 16:15, 13 December 2010 (UTC)
How am I doing right now. WAYNE SLAM 22:05, 14 December 2010 (UTC)
Okay, and will you please comment on the conversation on my talk page about using AWB? WAYNE SLAM 23:17, 14 December 2010 (UTC)
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The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar | |
For reverting several times back to my "propaganda" and your all around Huggle vandalism fighting, thank you, and keep it up! CTJF83 chat 01:42, 15 December 2010 (UTC) |
Thanks very much for reverting the vandalism on my userpage. Glad to see others out there cleaning up after vandals. Cheers! — Mono· nomic 01:44, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs has given you a Christmas tree! Christmas trees promote WikiLove and are a great way to spread holiday cheer. Merry Christmas!
Spread the WikiLove by adding {{subst:User:The Utahraptor/Christmas tree}} to any editor's talk page with a friendly message.
-- The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs 02:45, 24 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi, I am new to the process myself, but it seems like a good idea. My understanding is it is used when two editors have conflicting opinions on a topic, seem at a standstill, and therefore invite a 3rd opinion from an unaffiliated party for a more objective look after reading and considering reasoning from both sides. The editors are not bound to use that 3rd party's opinion, but it can be helpful in "breaking the tie" to add/remove content. Whatever the final decision is that the conflicted editors make on the article, it should be done with an eye to "playing nice" with each other and for supplying the best information for Wiki's readers as a whole. LovelyLillith ( talk) 13:19, 24 December 2010 (UTC)
Season's Greetings from the
Guild of Copy Editors
![]() We have reached the end of the year, and what a year it has been! The Guild of Copy Editors was full of activity, and we achieved numerous important milestones in 2010. Read all about these in the Guild's 2010 Year-End Report.
Get your copy of the Guild's 2010 Year-End Report here
On behalf of the Guild, we take this opportunity to wish you Season's Greetings and Happy New Year. See you in 2011!
– Your Coordinators: S Masters (lead), Diannaa, The Utahraptor, and Tea with toast. |
Sent on behalf of the Guild of Copy Editors using AWB on 06:02, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
Apology accepted. As you can understand, I respond very quickly in order to have this vandal's attacks removed. By the way, you may not have noticed that a bot also reported this IP for an edit which had been caught by the abuse filter; so I was reporting the second, not first, edit from that address. RolandR ( talk) 22:53, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
i was just trying to get rid of the lies about the norwegian capital with the truth. i know how things work in my country. there isnt a place called greater oslo. it is simply a company name. though that company was merged so it doesnt have that name anymore.
Hiya, I know it's been a while , but im thinking of nommin this for GA now. Do you still have time to review? GunGagdin Moan 08:02, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
An edit war erupted on the List of The Angry Video Game Nerd episodes. The page is protected, but one user is threatening to continue reverting once it is unprotected. Here is the statment:
"I am far beyond spent with the endless internet-arguments about external links being such a bad thing. It is not as though this page is nothing but external links; it is useful information that is enhanced by the inclusion of links to off-site content. There has been an ongoing crusade by several people, including duffbeerforme, who has also posted on the Nostalgia Critic entry to remove "EL's" there as well. This over-zealous application of the letter of the law is in contrast to the spirit of the law, which is intended to uphold quality in articles. It is sadly being utilized as a tool to REMOVE quality in this instance, and several others. Do not bother quoting/linking WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A COLLECTION OF EXTERNAL LINKS or EDIT WAR or any other such policy pages. I am aware of the policy, and I am disappointed in its application. I am making a stand here, whatever the outcome. Some mod had better come along and gold-protect this article and/or ban me for life from editing, because I am going to keep bringing the links back as long as I am capable of doing so, and I encourage others to do so as well. When words have failed, actions must speak for themselves. Facta non verba. I do not consider this vandalism, I consider it activism against an extremist application of policy. Shakzor ( talk) 14:50, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
Could you help out with this? Shakzor has been warned and reported. I think this could qualify for investigation or a block. Rusted AutoParts ( talk) 12:58 11 January 2011 (UTC)
Sorry about Americanizing the spelling on The Bill. It was a genuine mistake, and I promise not to do it again. ~ Matthewrbowker Say hi! 00:26, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
Hey Albert, sorry to criticize you, but I think you asked for protection too quickly on that article. It was only one IP, and they're already blocked. Thanks, Drmies ( talk) 03:51, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
--Hope you're well :) HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:49, 13 January 2011 (UTC)
Guild of Copy Editors January 2011 backlog elimination drive
Greetings from the
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January 2011 Backlog elimination drive! The drive is halfway over, so here are some mid-drive stats. ![]()
![]() So far, 43 people have signed up for this drive. Of these, 25 have participated. If you signed up for the drive but haven't participated yet, it's not too late! Try to copy edit at least a few articles. Remember, if you have rollover words from the last drive, you will lose them if you do not participate in this drive. If you haven't signed up for the drive yet, you can
sign up now.
We have eliminated two months from the backlog – January and February 2009. One of our goals is to eliminate as many months as possible from the 2009 backlog. Please help us reduce the size of this part of the backlog if you haven't already. Another goal is to reduce the entire backlog by 10%, or by 515 articles. Currently, we have eliminated 375 articles from the queue, so if each participant copy edits four more articles, we will reach that goal. Thank you for participating in the January 2011 drive. We anticipate it will be another big success! Your drive coordinators – S Masters ( talk), Diannaa ( Talk), The Utahraptor Talk to me, and Tea with toast ( Talk) |
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Hey, thanks for removing vandalism from my talk page. :) Kante4 ( talk) 03:43, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for uploading File:Deal or No Deal.JPG. The image description page currently specifies that the image is non-free and may only be used on Wikipedia under a claim of fair use. However, the image is currently orphaned, meaning that it is not used in any articles on Wikipedia. If the image was previously in an article, please go to the article and see why it was removed. You may add it back if you think that that will be useful. However, please note that images for which a replacement could be created are not acceptable for use on Wikipedia (see our policy for non-free media).
If you have uploaded other unlicensed media, please check whether they're used in any articles or not. You can find a list of "file" pages you have edited by clicking on the " my contributions" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Courcelles 03:12, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
Hiya, just to let u know, I finally nommed it for GA :) GunGagdin Moan 13:20, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
The Utahraptor would like to nominate you to become an administrator. Please visit Wikipedia:Requests for adminship to see what this process entails, and then contact The Utahraptor to accept or decline the nomination. A page has been created for your nomination at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/5 albert square. If you accept the nomination, you must state and sign your acceptance. You may also choose to make a statement and/or answer the optional questions to supplement the information your nominator has given. Once you are satisfied with the page, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so. |
Would you like to have your first RfA? Let me know if you accept so I can write up a nomination statement for you. The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs 22:40, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
-- The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs 23:11, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:49, 29 January 2011 (UTC)
Would you like to start your RfA now, or would you like to wait until tomorrow? The Utahraptor Talk/ Contribs 21:26, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
If you want to do this, it's ready when you are. Remember that RfA is tough and that, if you're not successful, take the constructive criticism and use it to improve rather than dwelling on what could have been. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:53, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
You may want to consider adding {{
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to your userpage. --
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01:11, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
Hi! I noticed your RfA, which seems to be going quite well, and I wanted to let you know about the Wikipedia Ambassador Program, and specifically the role of Online Ambassador. We're looking for friendly Wikipedians who are good at reviewing articles and giving feedback to serve as mentors for students who are assigned to write for Wikipedia in their classes.
If that sounds like you and you're interested, I encourage you to take a look at the Online Ambassador guidelines; the "mentorship process" describes roughly what will be expected of mentors during the current term, which started in January and goes through early May. If that's something you want to do, please apply!
You can find instructions for applying at WP:ONLINE. The main things we're looking for in Online Ambassadors are friendliness, regular activity (since mentorship is a commitment that spans several months), and the ability to give detailed, substantive feedback on articles (both short new articles, and longer, more mature ones).
I hope to hear from you soon.-- Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation ( talk) 17:27, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
Hello! I am sure that you have probably already seen it prior to reading this, but I wanted to let you know that I have added a question to your RfA. Just for your own peace of mind, I will tell you that I am inclined to support your run, but am curious as to what you have to say. I will, of course, be more than happy to provide the reasoning behind the question - as it is a bit out of left field - after you consider it! Cheers! -- Strikerforce ( talk) 10:30, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
Guild of Copy Editors January 2011 Backlog elimination drive
![]() Greetings from the January 2011 Backlog elimination drive! We have reached the end of the month and the end of another successful drive; thanks to all who participated.
If you copy edited at least 4,000 words, you qualify for a barnstar. If you participated in the November 2010 Backlog elimination drive, you may have earned roll-over words (more details can be found here). These roll-over words count as credit towards earning barnstars, except for leaderboard awards. We will be delivering the barnstars within the next couple of weeks. Thank you for participating in this year's first Backlog elimination drive! We hope to see you in March. Your drive coordinators – S Masters ( talk), Diannaa ( talk), The Utahraptor ( talk), and Tea with toast ( talk) |
Delivered by MessageDeliveryBot on behalf of WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors at 14:45, 5 February 2011 (UTC).
I've asked a follow-up question at your RfA. I admit to being concerned that you think being an admin requires more complex reasoning skills for tasks that you say should be done by
mop wielders. I won't be voting, so feel free to ignore the question. However, I hope it is one you ask yourself, as I think this thought pattern at the outset might lead you to trouble in the long run. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. Administrators are not smarter than general editors. --
Kleopatra (
talk)
17:24, 5 February 2011 (UTC)
Well done. At 98% support clearly this will be closed only one way! Use those tools wisely! Pedro : Chat 21:21, 7 February 2011 (UTC)
Congratulations, I have just closed your RfA as successful and made you an administrator. Take a look at the administrators' how-to guide and the administrators' reading list if you haven't read those already. Also, the practice exercises at the new admin school may be useful. If you have any questions, get in touch on my talk page. WJBscribe (talk) 21:59, 7 February 2011 (UTC)
Congrats, now get to work. WP:RFPP is a nice place to start, ask for guidance, and avoid anything that is in sanctions until you feel like jumping into a black hole. tedder ( talk) 22:07, 7 February 2011 (UTC)
Well done, and well deserved! -- j⚛e decker talk to me 22:35, 7 February 2011 (UTC)