Hi I don't know how to use discussion page. I don't understand why do you have a discussion on my discussion page with the (non-existing) "user" jgombos (it's my old user name). I haven't made those online post adverts (links) or whatever they were. As an admin perhaps you could tell me was my page hacked and can someone remove the discussion? Jarmo Gombos ( talk) 17:02, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
I noticed you recently closed this discussion because Thryduulf ( talk · contribs) told you that it was located in the wrong place. I don't see why this is the case...?! RfD is exactly the place that you should be discussing this (from the top of the page "Redirects for discussion (RfD) is the place where Wikipedians decide what should be done with problematic redirects." - that's exactly what this is). I might be missing something? If I'm not feel free to reopen the discussion (or start a new one) there. Mhiji 23:08, 8 January 2011 (UTC)
PayPalFYI: WP:COIN#PayPal. -- jpgordon ::==( o ) 06:05, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
RevertWhy undo my edit? [ [1]] As a fabrication, it's unlikely to come up again, and the edit history will always be there just in case. Can you at least close the discussion or some such, instead of just reverting me? -- Elvey ( talk) 20:55, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
Quick: 4 mins flatThe quick and the dead... Nice Barek ;) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ebusinessconsult ( talk • contribs) 06:40, 14 January 2011 (UTC) ThanksRE: User:LouisEsa and legal threats. Thanks. Cind. amuse 16:28, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
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Generation Y - so sorryThanks for fixing my edit. I didn't mean to blank that section. I was reverting another editors' edits to sourced information. I was adding back the information you put in, but I stupidly had two editing windows open, and I apparently confirmed the wrong changes. Sorry about that. It wasn't a malicious action on my part. CreativeSoul7981 ( talk) 00:05, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
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WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Kittens must be fed three times a day and will be your faithful companion forever! Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a kitten, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Spread the goodness of kittens by adding {{ subst:Kitten}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message, or kittynap their kitten with {{ subst:Kittynap}} Thanks for getting rid of the vandalism on my talk page! Sophus Bie ( talk) 07:52, 1 February 2011 (UTC) Barek, Created this redirect page because of a difference between the name of the statue and the park where it occurs, which is Lumberman's Monument. It should really be an automatic, and I don't know how to do that. Please take a look. 7&6=thirteen ( talk) 14:31, 1 February 2011 (UTC) Stan
wikt:no harm, no foul in WiktionaryBarek, I crossed over into the other work, but managed to screw up the references. Apparently their format is different than ours. Can't seem to cure the problem. I've been bumbling around for a while, and frankly don't intend to edit there much, if at all. Help please. 7&6=thirteen ( talk) 18:49, 1 February 2011 (UTC) Stan
Original ResearchVery sorry for posting my own research on TimeCube; I was wandering though, if I were to link my own research through a external reference, and announce that on the TimeCube page, would it be against the rules or would it surpass? Thanks in advance. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Near.lucemferre ( talk • contribs) 20:10, 3 February 2011
New article. As you are the only ship person I know, I'd appreciate any help you can muster. Thanks and happy editing. 7&6=thirteen ( talk) 18:09, 4 February 2011 (UTC) Stan
Thanks for the Wi-Fi article revertThanks for reverting an edit to Wi-Fi I spent an hour working on, trying to clean up the mess of the "health" section. I was straightforward, cited, and linked to other wikipedia articles - replacing paragraphs of rambling, unsupported nonsense. I don't suppose you realized looking at the edit history, that a few users have been pushing an unscientific pro-"EHS" agenda with that article? That most of their references are to private websites and news stories that have no scientific evidence? That the section even repeatedly makes claims that are not mentioned in the references cited? How funny that you instruct another wikipedia editor: "Also, be certain to keep the Wikipedia entry as concise and neutrally worded as possible. --- Barek (talk) - 20:41, 3 February 2011 (UTC)" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.67.10.16 ( talk • contribs) 04:31, 7 February 2011
speaking of article linkspamSpeaking of this, am I missing something here? The IP has a bit of a pattern, so I'm wondering if I'm missing something. tedder ( talk) 04:59, 9 February 2011 (UTC)
User:McgawkellyHow is my editing promotional if I am a reporter?-- Mcgawkelly ( talk) 03:26, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
Hi Barek, I recreated Merry Miller's page with CORRECT bio and links verifying it. Please let me know what more you need. My resume more than qualifies and I included all the links and media to prove it. Please let me know why it was pulled down as it's been up for three years with no problem (well, until an employee I fired requested it be pulled down two weeks ago). I helped build the Learning Annex and actually booked Jimmy Wales to speak there a few years ago. Thanks for your help and please let me know as I'm at a loss! Merry Miller — Preceding unsigned comment added by Merrylealea ( talk • contribs) 03:06, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
ThanksThanks for moving that page again. I was getting confused with the move log. It's that certain banned user again. Meh! -- Bsa dow ski1 08:04, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Out of curiosity...What was revdeleted from my userpsace today? This person seems to have targeted people and topics relating to the Israel-Palestine topic area. Just a curiosity thing, I certainly am not opposed to the action. :) if it's really not suitable for public view, e-mail is always fine. Tarc ( talk) 18:26, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Thank you!!Highly appreciate the responsive action against those Tom Truong additions. Spam (especially from a self-admitted "PR Firm") should never be tolerated on Wikipedia. Cheers. -- φ OnePt618 Talk φ 06:16, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
my last changesHey i just saw your message, i understand your point and what you mean but what i wrote about and added where media appearances that where held about the company Love Systems. could you explain to me what i did wrong so i don't do it again. thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ramosa138 ( talk • contribs) 07:04, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
i talked to talked systemshey so i talked with talk systems and they said all the information i had written was okay andit was even better to have in the page. so can i put it up again? thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ramosa138 ( talk • contribs) 16:23, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
RE: User pageThanks but no, that won't solve the problem and it only will lead to IPs to vandalize my talk page. Tbhotch* ۩ ۞ 18:52, 21 February 2011 (UTC) Lost in SpaceLook I am not a vandal okay, I am the person who wrote that bit about it being Lost in Space in the first place, I am going to do a review of Lost in Space and would like to use that bit about them being similar, its something noone has pointed out before bar me. I don't want it to look like I just ripped this off of this talk page can you please just let me delete that bit the arguement is closed its not important anymore. Why would I want to vandalise a talk page on Red Dwarf for goodness sake please I am begging you I would really like to use that pleeeeeeaaaaaaasssssse I wish I had never fucking written that bit in the first place please get back to me. Can you please get back to me I really want to get this deleted and cleared up as soon as possible, never contributing to wikipedia again after this —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.174.13.198 ( talk) 23:28, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
I am now a registerd user and I only went to the other talk page because after I asked here I got a reply from someone else that said I should go to Ckatz for Red Dwarf. No one else has noticed the similarities between the two shows yet so not only is no one likely to put that in anytime soon but if they do then fine the section can come back up again but until then I don't see why it can't go. Isn't there some little loophole I can use to get it taken down, I read that fan discussions aren't allowed on talk pages, plus even if it is in history thats not the same as it being right there on the actual talk page, not that many people are going to check the history of a talk page but someone might check the talk page itself in which case they will see it right away I would like to get rid of it. Original research is not allowed so the arguement isn't even releveant. Why are you allowed to delete discussions on wikis but not on wikipedia. PS I am new so I am unsure how to sign my posts get back to me at my IP adress sorry. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Teaquejohnson ( talk • contribs) 15:50, 23 February 2011 (UTC)
Yes that would be great thank you not as many pople will see the archive page as if its just there thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Teaquejohnson ( talk • contribs) 09:24, 24 February 2011 (UTC)
I am proposing to merge these talk pages to Wikipedia:Blocked external links and subpages. The main reason is to remove the implication of "spam" and provide a somewhat more visible and centralized location, and a slightly more sane process. I am contacting you because you are or have been involved with spam blacklisting in the past. Please post any comments you may have at Wikipedia talk:Blocked external links. Stifle ( talk) 11:44, 25 February 2011 (UTC) ThunderboltThanks for your recent edits to Thunderbolt. My edits were based on the fact that is a new technology that has a lot of interest, the old page made the Intel technology hard to find. Your latest edit both streamlines and satisfies my original intention for the edit. TimL ( talk) 06:13, 26 February 2011 (UTC) Amos JoannidesWhy did you delete my Page? — Preceding unsigned comment added by NagemRedam ( talk • contribs) 19:45, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
Old Man MurrayI'm sorry why did you see fit to undo my revert? He has given no argument for removing the link and we can only assume he is doing it because this site is the main source of his opposition in his attempt for deletion. It seems like a pretty obvious WP:COI, he possesses no expertise in regard to the subject and produced no real reason or justification for removing the link. The link has been in the article for a very long time, I was simply restoring an edit by a person who has newly came into editing this article. If he is allowed to remove whatever link he pleases with no justification or explanation please inform me, however sneaking the link removal in with a justified link removal hints at guilt. If I could know whoever to report this apparent circumvention of policy to that would be much appreciated as well. Worm4Real ( talk) 06:17, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
Link span and link span discussion that you should know aboutFYI, This user is inundating articles with this stuff. It is bad info. This is a big deal. A veritable Wolf in sheep's clothing. I don't know what to do, but reverting everything he does is going to be a pain, and gets bigger all the time. citypopulation.de From Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Spam#citypopulation.de:
7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 17:51, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
Old Man Murray's Talk PageThe Old Man Murray page is back (as it should be). The stated reason for deletion of the talk page was that the page no longer exists. Since it does (and has been annotated with 46 references), the protection on the talk page should be removed. This will enable others to contribute to the discussion and fill out the reference list properly. Rossjudson ( talk) 23:32, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
Soapboxing--that's the word I was looking for last night; for some reason I couldn't come up with it. And "link hijacking", that's very appropriate. Thanks for the administrative and vocabulary assistance! Drmies ( talk) 15:03, 4 March 2011 (UTC) Prospect High School (Illinois)Regarding the prospect high school posting. Jimy Sohns went to prospect h.s. graduated in 1964 Is a founding member of the shadows of knight. I cited wikipedia as my source. Maybe you could correct anything you think is in=accurate and re-post this information. Only error I can see is Gloria only reached number 10 on the billboard charts. I think cashbox ranked it higher. Oh I am not the jimy sohns....Im Bob Adams from Arlington Heights. Jimysohns ( talk) 01:36, 21 February 2011 (UTC) bob adams 2/20/2011
Since Jimy Sohns is a founding member of this group and went to Prospect High School it would appear to me that all I need to provide as a source is the Prospect H.S. yearbook from 1964...The Crest...which lists Mr.Sohns as a student in the graduating class. I am not claiming him as notable in his own right but only as a member of this group which you have admitted are notable (the group). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jimysohns ( talk • contribs) 00:45, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
CFX Bank HistoryHi, Just went thru the history of CFX Bank.The bank was not formed in 2006.It was formed much earlier and in 2004 (not 2006) it merged with Century Bank. Please follow the link which shows CFX Bank was in existance as of REGISTERED BANKING INSTITUTIONS: 30 JUNE, 2003 http://www.rbz.co.zw/300603/appendix2.asp In addition look at the lastest report which shows CFX has been liquidated mostly due to the ownership dispute with EX-ENG Capital director.So on its History its relevant to include the ownership dispute which is well documented such that it cant be eliminated from CFX History.Please follow link. http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2011-03-14-cfx-to-windup-operations — Preceding unsigned comment added by HAILTHECHIEF ( talk • contribs) 21:44, 14 March 2011 (UTC) AGSman61 block extendedHi Barek, as a courtesy notification, I'm just letting you know that I've just extended AGSman61 ( talk · contribs)'s block to an indefinite duration due to continued serious personal attacks while blocked. Cheers, Nick-D ( talk) 07:45, 20 March 2011 (UTC)
InfiniminerInfiniminer is not Minecraft! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlSIbbAu088 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kirov Airship ( talk • contribs) 01:00, 18 April 2011 (UTC) just FYI Infiniminer is no longer a double redir - the editor recreated the article in question. Kaini ( talk) 01:21, 18 April 2011 (UTC)
( talk page stalker) fwiw, I think that the content of the article has been userfied to 84user's userspace. I don't recall whose talkpage I saw it on. Syrthiss ( talk) 16:12, 18 April 2011 (UTC) New Article about Arkeia SoftwareHello! I posted a new article at my sub-page (/Arkeia Software). Would it be possible for you to please look it over and let me know if it's ready for the main page or if there are any changes you think I should make to it? (I would feel better having an administrator look it over before I officially post it in the main space.) Thank you Michael Leeman ( talk) 20:45, 28 April 2011 (UTC) Would you please take a look at footnote 38. My OCD can't stand it. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 16:29, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
EmploymentCorrections to Employment were not testing - they were to correct spelling of the word Labour (which in English - this is the English Wikipedia site) is spelled with a U. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.131.135.207 ( talk) 17:54, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Planned Parenthood 1RRI logged it for you. -- SarekOfVulcan ( talk)
DRVHi! Thanks for your comment at DRV. I noticed that the link you included seems to have been a mistaken cut and paste, as it doesn't link to the reason given...-- Jimbo Wales ( talk) 23:32, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
No color on diffsSince after four days it hasn't been fixed, let's file a bug report: Wikipedia:Bug reports and feature requests. Looks like the only way to get it prioritized and fixed is to file bug reports. Thanks. Softlavender ( talk) 01:15, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
Personal attacks - User:AnnekeBart - (A new category: The mathematician - historian)
[ Sources: ( Grove Art, Oxford University Press.; The concise Oxford dictionary of art and artists.; Old Master Paintings and Drawings. Di Roy Bolton. ) ] -- Davide41 ( talk) 22:11, 8 May 2011 (UTC) See: Giulio Clovio
-- In 35 years of teaching. Absurd and humiliating. --
Thanks. -- Davide41 ( talk) 22:23, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
Thank you......for your help here. 69.47.80.245 ( talk) 04:56, 16 May 2011 (UTC) BongwarriorObviously, it's not my business how he decides to do things, but he should consider at least SPing his user page. Realistically, nobody but him should be editing that anyway... Half Shadow 01:06, 23 May 2011 (UTC)
Your block of TatababyRegarding your 20 May 2011 block of User:Tatababy, I guess it's a moot point now that the block has expired, but I don't know if you realized (or for that matter if Tatababy was even aware) that the challenged text in contention that was removed by Tatababy and re-inserted by User:Fountainviewkid among others, was supported with a dead link citation and so might have been covered under WP:CHALLENGE and/or WP:BURDEN. See: [5]. There was even prior discussion on the talk page that the link was dead and needed to be replaced -- which it since has been, and now reworded significantly anyway. I don't know if that would have made any difference in the block... I've had some difficulty with User:Fountainviewkid myself -- trying to get him to understand that consensus on an article talk page doesn't overrule the WP:Verifiability policy. Hopefully I've explained it well enough that he understands it now. Thanks. Mojoworker ( talk) 08:40, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
Trade Area?Hi, This is User:Missoulian and I have a question for you(if you can answer it)? I posted some info on Missoula, Montana from this website: http://www.mindypalmer.com/default.asp?pageid=profile. It says that the trade are of Missoula was 373,961 people. After, someone posted it as being 180,000 from this PDF file: http://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/Missoula-Employment-Analysis-FINAL_Review-Draft12-10-08.pdf . The exact sentence is in Page 2; Paragraph 4; sentence 1. I am not sure which one is correct? If you could help myself, and help this Wikipedia page; It would be greatly appreciated. User:Missoulian ( talk) 1:42, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
Why did you remove my edits about the Cultural Events in the Town of Vail? I am on the Commission on Special Events here and everything I added was annual and correct? It also took me a while to do!????? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.198.212.74 ( talk) 01:32, 2 June 2011 (UTC) Sorry, Signed Bobby Bank Town of Vail CSE — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.198.212.74 ( talk) 01:34, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
Online BankingWhy was the external link removed without specific reason being given to how this is not compliant with WP:ELNO and WP:NOT#REPOSITORY? The site provides informative articles and user views in respect of Online Banking, so don't see how this is spam? 213.52.156.2 ( talk) 07:21, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
I've read through the WP:ELNO and WP:NOT#REPOSITORY and don't see any violation on these rules. Perhaps you can cite the one you think is in conflict? The aim of the link was to provide wiki users with unbiased additional content which is sourced from banks and users of these services, not for promotion or any commercial gain. 213.52.156.2 ( talk) 07:32, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
If you can't clearly state the problem, then this infers that editing in Wiki is undertaken at the whim of the 'big brother' user without proper consideration and based on their opinion. I'll 'discuss' this further through WP:ELN as requested. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.52.156.2 ( talk) 08:08, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
questionHow do you pronounce your name, is it bear-ek or baw-rek or bear-rik or what? just wondering. ( Boberson33 ( talk) 23:10, 2 June 2011 (UTC))
Inquiring about proposed article revisionHi Barek, In its current state the Rent-to-own article is lacking proper citations (including dead links and non- WP:RS such as rtohq.com), is not clear and well-written from a readability/ WP:MOS perspective, and seems to have become a recurring place for spam and promotional content. I noticed that you've been one of the more active defenders against the non-encyclopedic edits made to this article, so I thought perhaps you could be of help, in the interest of bringing this article up to Wikipedia standards. After gathering up reliable sources (e.g. NYT, Associated Press) and adding those to a draft, I sought feedback on the article's Talk page about one week ago. That inquiry has yet to receive any response, as one could expect for a somewhat dry topic. Looking to best uphold WP:COI, I've not actually edited this article (hence, the talk page post). Is this something that you'd be able to comment on? No need to feel obliged if this subject is not your cup of tea! Cheers, Jeff Bedford ( talk) 15:18, 27 May 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for your suggestions, and I can certainly appreciate the need to prioritize real life. After reading through the draft one more time, and reading your recommendations here, I elected to go forth with the edits, as I feel that the updated version is sufficiently objective and well-sourced--certainly leaving the article in a better (in the sense of closer to WP standards) form. In the interest of emphasizing the fact that these edits are merely a step in the right direction, and to clarify that no
ownership is implied, I left a follow-up note on the
article's Talk page, essentially making note of our discussion while also leaving the floor open for continued revision or feedback for others coming across the article in the future. I see this as a sufficient and reasonable approach, but if you feel otherwise I'm open to adapting it. Appreciate the input and time you spent diverting your attention to this, most thrilling of topics. Cheers,
Jeff Bedford (
talk)
16:29, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
Blacklisting of planetill.comPlanetill.com is ranked in the top 37,000 site in the US and the top 143,000 globally (Alexa Ranking). it is an original source on information, news and original entertinment interviews that has been cited as sources for teh BBC, MTV, HipHopDX, SOHH.com and various other sites. I was posting reviews for album because labels send us work before albums get released and many times, we were mroe than a week ahead of release dates. When posting reviews, we never deleted or pushed off any existing work, and we added new infromation to pages when we got first hand/primary source information from the artist or entertainer themselves. We never added anything to self aggrandize our site but pertinent information that fans and researchers should have had access to. I ask humbly that you reconsider the blacklisting. I attempted to discuss my side with the editors at that time and for wahtever reason they were unwilling to even look at the merits of the site. I've trained editors for Billboard, XXL, AllHipHop.com and other legitimate outlets. Please reconsider the blacklist or inform me of what channels i have to go through to get off the list, even if I won't place things on myself. Dr.Deisel 04 June 2011Dr.deisel (talk) 14:52, 4 June 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dr.deisel ( talk • contribs)
I am very mad!Would you stop deleting my pages???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rjbear178 ( talk • contribs) 16:36, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
Don't Top Trees Link deletedHi Barek, I wonder why you deleted my entry a day or two ago. The link added is an educational link. I re-entered the link today. Thank you. Luis Prado Communications & Outreach Washington State Department of Natural Resources 1111 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98504 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Luisalbertodnr ( talk • contribs) 18:16, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
Niche market articleDear Barek, Regarding my talk page and reversion of "spam link". The canned message you sent me says to bring up for discussion the inclusion of the link on the articles talk page. If you actually checked the talk page you'll notice I've done this already. You'll also notice the talk page is non-active, and I have added the link, willing to remove it upon request, and then to discuss its inclusion, however no one is open for discussing the links inclusion when it is highly relevant to the article. 180.191.145.67 ( talk)
deleted user pageThe page has been up since jan 2010, why delete it now? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ayestaran ( talk • contribs) 20:21, 12 June 2011 (UTC)
CampingHello.
request for adminshiphi, could you please review my Wikipedia: Requests for adminship/Boberson33? ( Boberson33 ( talk) 04:46, 15 June 2011 (UTC))
FYIAn IP you blocked is complaining about you at User talk:Jimbo Wales#Admin Abuser Barek. -- 64.85.214.184 ( talk) 07:49, 15 June 2011 (UTC) ...and at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Admin Abuser Barek. DMacks ( talk) 09:13, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
Guy Harvey PageI am trying to update info on Guy Harvey's page and you keep deleting everything I post. Why did you delete the external links? Those are all legitimate Guy Harvey links. Also, I reposted the Awards & Honors section again and added sources this time - is this better? Please advise on the ext links issue. Thanks.
Thanks, Barek. I am new to this so still learning. Can you elaborate on the guyharvey.com site being blacklisted? What was the "prior abuse". And, how do you determine if a site is too commercial? BarakObama.com is listed as an external site on BO's page but its just a fundraising site asking for money. That's a heck of a lot more commercial than guyharvey.com. Also, I have seen lots of other pages about living persons that contain ext links that are commercial. Seems like the judgement is kind of subjective. Thanks again for your help/comments.
ImpossiblePlease see User talk:RHaworth#Impossible bottles and confirm or contradict my recommendations. — RHaworth ( talk · contribs) 15:42, 25 June 2011 (UTC) Property managementWhy did you remove my internal link without any comment in the "comment field" or changes? Adding internal links in the section on "software for property management" is OK in my opinion. The text in this section is currently without any references (for example about drop in the prices due to rise of online services, etc) so it is fine to include some references to the software which exists. Pcirrus2 ( talk) 15:57, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
External link for List of Oregon wineries and vineyards, Carl Maria von Weber and Oregon WineI’m a new editor on Wikipedia. I recently tried to add an external link to what I believe is relevant content that is found in Linfield College’s institutional repository. I am not trying to spam, add inappropriate links, or promote a product. Because the material is directly related to the topic, I’m not sure why this link would be considered inappropriate. Can you explain why you removed the external link? Thank you! Ssumkhu ( talk) 22:24, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
WP Spam in the Signpost"WikiProject Report" would like to focus on WikiProject Spam for a Signpost article. This is an excellent opportunity to draw attention to your efforts and attract new members to the project. Would you be willing to participate in an interview? If so, here are the questions for the interview. Just add your response below each question and feel free to skip any questions that you don't feel comfortable answering. Other editors will also have an opportunity to respond to the interview questions. If you know anyone else who would like to participate in the interview, please share this with them. Have a great day. - Mabeenot ( talk) 19:28, 9 July 2011 (UTC) Many thanks......for fixing the links I broke on the homelessness page so quickly! Won't happen again. M. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Martin.reed.worded ( talk • contribs) 18:55, 15 July 2011 (UTC) R2 ain't applicable.R2. Redirects, apart from shortcuts, from the main namespace to any other namespace except the Category:, Template:, Wikipedia:, Help: and Portal: namespaces. This is a shortcut, therefore these criteria are invalid for the case. Furthermore, the speedying template is interfering with the shortcut's operation. -- Bowser423 ( talk) 20:45, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Why?Why are you after T'snow warning? No offense, but I would like some answers. Plz answer questions individually. -- Bowser423 ( talk) 21:19, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Proposed community banSee WP:Administrators' noticeboard#Proposed community ban of User:WCGSOldBoy. -- Dave ♠♣♥♦™№1185©♪♫® 05:47, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
You added this, I'd like to find the articlehttp://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.printable&pageId=71205 Slowart ( talk) 14:33, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Someone else?It would be somewhat reassuring if anyone else EXCEPT you was to delete one of my pages. Please? --Bowser the Storm Tracker Chat Me Up 02:16, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Waterford Cathedral ChoirWhy did you delete 'Waterford Cathedral Choir'? It supplies information about the choir for Waterford Cathedral, Ireland and a history of the Organ and Organists - this information is allowed on other pages in this encyclopedia such as St. Finbarre's Cathedral Cork. It is not about a musical group of a commercial kind which your reason for deletion seems to be. They are of interest to tourists and to the people of Waterford city. Why do you allow information to be included for one city and not for another? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ckth ( talk • contribs) 10:37, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
If I add this information to the age which already exists in Wikipedia for The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, will it be allowed there? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ckth ( talk • contribs) 00:07, 25 July 2011 (UTC) If I add this information to the page which already exists in Wikipedia for The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, will it be allowed there? July 24 Ckth ( talk) 00:08, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Guy Harvey pageBarek - you're killing me! You delete everything I add to the Guy Harvey page. Its all factual info that is relevant to who he is/what he does. I sourced the info as well. What am I still doing wrong? Thanks in advance for your advice. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dawsr123 ( talk • contribs) 00:59, 28 July 2011
OK - makes sense. Thanks for the clarification. Mexico City E-learningWhy did you remove the external link for the quiz on the Mexico City article? The quiz directly supports the material in the article by letting the reader complete the loop by assessing their understanding of the material in the article. This enhances the material greatly. The external links on there now, in contrast, do not do that, and you chose to leave them. Let's see, there is a broken link to http://www.viadf.com.mx/ a Free Online Route Planner for all public transport services in Mexico City, which doesn't support the material, and never did. A overtly commercial site, with no knowledge or understanding is Mexico City Tourism Ministry http://mexicocity.gob.mx/ which lets you book flights and hotels - not an especially educational pursuit. The external link for the quiz on the Mexico City article directly supported and enhanced the article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 22:15, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
I'm not using the other external links as justification, I pointed them out because of the arbitrary nature of the edit/removal of the links I added, while poor links remain unedited. Either one tries to enhance the Mexico City article with clean up, or one is just removing one set of links en masse because of a lack of understanding of the benefit to the Wikipedia visitor who is reading the Mexico City article. I read the criteria for external links, and I think the link is very appropriate. The criteria states: "External links in an article can be helpful to the reader (it is very helpful), but they should be kept minimal (one link is minimal), meritable (it has great merit since it extends the readers' brain in a direction that the original article [and any Wiki media] cannot take it), and directly relevant to the article (the link is directly relevant to Mexico City)." It meets the criteria. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 23:20, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
The purpose of the link is to enhance the experience of the Wikipedia visitor. Whether it generates traffic or not is irrelevant to the discussion. Wikipedia doesn't have to have any external links whatsoever. But if a link is allowed there should be an expectation of a value-add to the Wikipedia visitor who is interested in continuing to explore that topic in ways that Wikipedia does not provide. Is that a consideration or not? From Wikipedia's linking page, "Choose which pages to link based on the immediate benefit to Wikipedia readers that click on the link, not based on the organization's tax status or your guess at whether the website's owner might earn money from the link." My question is whether you are applying your edit to either one of the ideals expressed in that sentence. A quiz goes way beyond simple restatement of material. So does a translation, even though it is the same material in a different format (different language). A quiz is rooted and based on that material, if it was not, it might not be relevant. By that logic, a quiz on anything but the material in the article would be kosher. As Wikipedia's Five Pillars reminds us, "The principles and spirit of Wikipedia's rules matter more than their literal wording." The spirit of the rules is to make sure the experience of the Wikipedia visitor is the primary consideration. As it applies to links, it means "based on the immediate benefit to Wikipedia readers", and it meets that criteria 100%. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 00:32, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Nothing could be more false. Wikipedia has to be enhanced by addition, not subtraction. By applying literal wording only in the context where it supports your opinion, there wouldn't be an external link on any page. You have not considered the Wikipedia visitor and what they would find to be of benefit relevant to the page or topic. Your comments about developing traffic are absurd, what link when clicked does not generate traffic? That applies to every single external link on Wikipedia not any one link in particular. You get traffic from Google, not Wikipedia. Who does that? Take another look at the Mexico City article which you purport to be improving. Look at # Mexico City travel guide from Wikitravel, they get 'traffic' from every click, they get a sheckel from showing the ads, does a commercial travel site meet all the criteria on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:EL? You and I both know that it does not. Look at the two top links. They go to Spanish-language web sites. The Mexico City article is in English, not Spanish. They already have Wikipedia in Spanish to link to Spanish web sites. Tell me how any Spanish web site is "of immediate benefit to Wikipedia readers" who are reading an English article. Finally, look at # Mexico City at the Open Directory Project - it's a link farm! With the time you spent on this today, you have not enhanced the Mexico City page with your actions, you have diminished it, and it's quite a disappointment. Please consider the visitors to the page as a primary consideration, and what they might find useful. I don't even know what Wikilawyer means, but I have a feeling it's tossed out there when common sense has been set aside. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 01:51, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
The premise that my sole purpose is promotion of the site is absolutely false, and there is no criteria on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:EL that could possibly lead you to that conclusion, it's the conclusion of based on one person's bias and not a community. You have not taken the visitors to the page as a primary consideration, that is clear. There is no established community consensus that prohibits the linking of a quiz based on the material in an article. There are no false arguments, just a desire to improve the content at Wikipedia by value-add. I don't see your value-add anywhere, in your edits, nor your comments. Please take a second look at this and consider what a real person using Wikipedia might want, keeping the spirit of Wikipedia alive and moving forward, not stuck in 2004. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 02:50, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 04:46, 29 July 2011 (UTC) Suicide threatMissed a section break, thought you were connecting one debate with another. sorry. Good work trying to outreach those feeling suicidal-- if you save one life, it's worth a million mistakes. -- Alecmconroy ( talk) 06:39, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
HeyThat 31.7.59.224 guy is using proxies. Check if it's one by clicking rDNS on the IP contribs. -- Bsa dow ski1 06:23, 5 August 2011 (UTC) Additions to 'see also' section
You appear to be adding "see also" entries to a good number of state articles. In theory, I have no objection to adding relevant links; but the majority of the new links already exist in the body of the article - and as a general rule, I'm not a big fan of needless redundant clutter. So, I object to the mass additions of these links. Is there an existing discussion that took place on these additions? They seem to be discouraged per WP:ALSO, "Links already integrated into the body of the text are generally not repeated in a 'See also' section, and navigation boxes at the bottom of articles may substitute for many links." --- Barek ( talk • contribs) - 22:43, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
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P. S. If you don't like rabbits, that's no problem. You can remove this image and, eventually, this change (if possibile).
Re: My user pageThank you for offering to semi-protect my user page, but I think I'll pass for now. Keep up the good work! – Zntrip 04:27, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
A brownie for you!
Chandler SchoolHow is listing where alumni go to secondary schools trivial? People who look at schools want to know this. The information is in the same vein as many other schools who list notable alumni: there is an interest in life after a student has attended an institution. It's not promotional--there was no commentary on the schools, merely a factual list. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomchandler1950 ( talk • contribs) 18:49, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
Fair enough. Seemed like a logical extension of the notable alumni idea. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomchandler1950 ( talk • contribs) 19:00, 25 August 2011 (UTC) A bowl of strawberries for you!
Pixie Bob Catthe comment made by a European breeder who is discrediting US breeders is an opinion and should not be permitted. How can that be ok to have a European breeder's biased comment as part of the article? It is reasons such as this as to why people do not feel that Wikipedia is a good source for correct information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by R3faces ( talk • contribs) 07:23, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
My problems with your comments: 1. My post that you deemed "argumentative" was immediately removed after it was posted. I have to wonder why the post I commented on was permitted in the first place and not immediately removed. (Thank you for removing it after you removed my "argumentative" post. 2. Wikipedia's disclaimer regarding accurate information is not an excuse for posts that contain inaccurate information and I think Wikipeda needs to focus on becoming a more reliable source for information. Inaccurate information can be very harmful. — Preceding unsigned comment added by R3faces ( talk • contribs) 16:21, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
ReallyI never knew that copyright exists if it is copied from wikipedia? OMG how did this get to you. Did Future Perfect at Sunrise tell you about it? I am seriously going to It is my userpage it is not an atricle on wikipeida! Do you know what a userpage is? Well of course you do you've got one. With pictures it is not copyright violation if it was copied from wikipedia. So you're saying that 90% of people should get because they have pics from wiki, not pics from google images or any other pic browser. Well if you understand this please do not delete my userpage and ban me from editing other people's things. thankyou DeathToEnemies ( talk) 01:45, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
W.EHello, the IP address editing at W.E (film) is a sockpuppet of a banned editor; see Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Catherine Huebscher. I don't think the page should be protected but rather the IP address blocked. Erik ( talk | contribs) 16:15, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Another revdeleteMy edit summary here needs removal. Jasper Deng (talk) 03:10, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Barek, both of these could benefit from a push pin map. I don't know how to do that. If you could help, it would be appreciated. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 13:42, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
the English wikipedia could benefit from having a version of the german article "Rabbits in the arts"I though this is a spectacularly good article. Totally outside of my expertise, and I don't speak German. Do you have any suggestions as to whom I could recruit? Rabbits in the arts, German Wikipedia 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 15:51, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
SPIYour actions in recognizing a sock were mentioned in Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/FaheyUSMC. This is a courtesy notification. Toddst1 ( talk) 07:18, 15 September 2011 (UTC) Please check the last few edits. In particular, one edit. I was tgrying to get it to go to a subsection of See Demographics of the Supreme Court of the United States. It doesn't link right. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 13:17, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
98.255.129.76This IP appears to be asking for a one year block. If that were to happen they'd be eligible for an abuse report to the ISP and in that case I would be happy to make that request. Joja lozzo 16:23, 17 September 2011 (UTC) It is referencedPlease see here for my explanation, but the text you've reverted here was (is) referenced. The newbie (student) editor has trouble referencing it, but the source it cited, and it is not plagiarised. May I suggest you help them to reference it properly (tell them how to turn the page numbers from in parenthesis to being properly displayed), rather than just reverting them? Thanks! -- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk to me 03:34, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
AeroponicsHi, The link I been adding to aeroponics is not spam and contains subject matter relevant to the subject. It did exist in the external links section for a few weeks before people started deleting it. Subsequently take a look at the the nasa link for low mass aeroponics in the external links section, it is a garbage page not offering wikipedia readers any value at all. Link I added is full of articles and pictures on aeroponics, not selling anything. I know the link does not matter to search engines. I do not link build, the link does deliver traffic 6 uniques a day from wikipedia aeroponic page all interested in my subject matter of aeroponics. Its a win win in my opinion, wikipedia readers get more information on aeroponics and I get more quality traffic interested in my writing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dragonlildragon ( talk • contribs) 20:32, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Cheers (re Bahamut13's talk page)I was trying to figure out how to separate the tabs and leave off the guidelines, which are wholly irrelevant now. This works as an interim. CycloneGU ( talk) 02:49, 20 September 2011 (UTC) ![]() You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template. Why remove the SolidSurface.com link added to the external references page of "Solid Surface"?Barek, I am confused as to why you would remove the link to SolidSurface.com on the "Solid Surface" page? The domain name is the definition of the material, and it is one of the very few places online that people can actually find and purchase this wonderful and versatile material. We help manufacturers, distributors, and fabricators sell their overstock, discontinued, or remnant products that otherwise would go to the landfill. We provide material across the board from industry fabricators, to commercial outfits, cabinet shops, and even direct to DIY homeowners. I think it is very relevant to the "Solid Surface" Wikipedia page, and provides an added value to the information. I hope you can take this into consideration. Thank you 216.81.57.38 ( talk) 17:31, 20 September 2011 (UTC) Kyle, 20 September 2011
Dear BarekDear Barek, Hello Sir, I wonder, why did you delete the last wikipedia page which I created? Luxury Rules I am trying to create it again, please I am new here on wikipedia, I am doing the best of my own, with internal wikipedia links. Thank you. TheBestForYou — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheBestForYou ( talk • contribs) 02:11, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
?Inappropriate links? Why? Also, on the Splinter Cell: Conviction Page, the link to my wiki had been removed, yet the Splinter Cell Wiki gets a link! Unless you didn't know, both of those belong to Wikia, and so are both unofficial. Sorry that I have no account, by the way. 83.104.45.51 ( talk) 15:36, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
I'm having a problem with an archive URL. I'm sure it is User error. Please take a look. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 15:50, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
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Page protection of Rory WilliamsHi there. While a good idea generally, I don't think it was necessary at this time. I warned both of those who edit-warred and they seem to accept to stop that behavior; unless others start to edit-war, blocking them if they continue is imho the better way to go instead. Regards So Why 20:17, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
Revision to Lynnwood High SchoolHi Barek. I would like to understand why you deleted my External Link to a YouTube video of the subject of this article. Is it generally unacceptable to link to YouTube, did you feel the video itself was inappropriate, or is there another reason? I see other school articles with almost identical links so assumed it was ok to add one here. Thanks. Architectsea ( talk) 16:36, 30 September 2011 (UTC) Talk:Architectsea
Revision to Canvas printHi Barek, I have a query with regards to the 'Canvas Print' page which you have recently edited: Could you explain why there is an extermal link allowed to artbypeople.co.uk in the references section, but you removed the link to yourimage2canvas.co.uk - both links are for different references and both link to the options/glossary pages, which offer additional information. This practice is common throughout Wikipedia and was not intended as a spam link as you referenced it. I am happy to add further detail to the Wiki entry, but was concerned that I would be duplicating content held on another site. Let me know the best way to proceed. Best Regards Paul — Preceding unsigned comment added by Paul 9DT ( talk • contribs) 14:27, 4 October 2011 (UTC) Talk:Paul 9DT — Preceding unsigned comment added by Paul 9DT ( talk • contribs) 14:29, 4 October 2011 (UTC)
PROJECTHello, As I messaged another user I am a student doing work for a project using Wikipedia. The previous user finished my reference before I had a chance to go back and finish it. So I lost the comparison page from the original to my citation. I am new to editing wikipedia so it takes longer for me to make my revisions. I have to hand in revisions as a part of my project which is why I had to add to the title in order to be able to compare my page to a previous page without the revision. So I would appreciate it if you would allow time wherever you see my name before correcting one of my edits. Otherwise I cannot take credit for them. Thank You! Rojast07 ( talk) 00:52, 19 September 2011 (UTC) Cienega High School Hey, since you didnt like how i changed the Cienega page you can maybe help me by explaining why the thumbnail doesnt pop up on facebook even though i uploaded it on wikipedia. when i change the text it also appears changed on facebook. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JohnnyWhonny ( talk • contribs) 14:29, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
Not exactly Amanda Knoxworthy, but it is a current topic. Please take a look. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 13:34, 7 October 2011 (UTC)
My LinkHi Barek, Why was the link, that I added, dropped on the high altitude cooking article? I think it has good, to-the-point info on the subject and should be allowed. The link URL is: mountainprofessor.com/high-altitude-cooking.html Thanks, Whit — Preceding unsigned comment added by Whitaker Fulton ( talk • contribs) 01:12, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi Barek, OK, thats fair enough but I did not delibertly break any guidelines and its not right for you to imply that. If you want to remove the link thats fine but to call the site spam is over the top as you know that both of the editors(Fraserfir and Whitaker Fulton[yes thats me and I do know Fraserfir]) you mentioned are newbies and didn't know any better. I happen to know that the site is from a very credible source so you need to quit calling mountainprofessor.com spam just because some editors made a technical mistake and it needs to be removed from that spam list ASAP! Thanks, Whit — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.59.120.96 ( talk) 13:00, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
Barek, I understand that they were warned but the warnings were not specific as to exactly what was wrong and they honestly didn't understand. So I think you should have a little more grace with newbies and explain the reasons why ,specificly, when you block one of their edits. To say that they are spammers and to say that their account "was clearly a Spam / advertising-only account" is just flat-out mean. One more thing ---- does this mean that even a well seasoned Wiki editor,like yourself who knows all about the ins and outs of the guidelines, won't be able to link to mountainprofessor.com if they so see fit? Thanks, Whit — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.59.120.96 ( talk) 20:47, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
Thank you...... for clearing the vandalism from my Talk page. — Malik Shabazz Talk/ Stalk 21:13, 15 October 2011 (UTC) glasgow.com postsHi Barek Our domains are not spam links we are Geo domainers and our posts are all about geo domains. if your search Wikipedia you will see that there is a section on geo domains. so can you please stop cutting out my posts. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Domainscot ( talk • contribs) 22:50, 14 October 2011 (UTC)
hii suggest blocking people who destroys Napoleon II article ! Neogeolegend ( talk) 16:42, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
Please be careful when calling edits vandalismPlease read wikipedia:vandalism, and refrain from calling edits vandalism that are not. [6]. See the talk page as well. Buddy431 ( talk) 18:09, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
Bank of AmericaI see that you undid my edits for Bank of America, simply because the previous information was documented. While it was documented, it is incorrect. There is no reason for this article to have any information on the Bank of Italy on it aside from the infomation relative to the establishment of the Bank of America in 1928-1929. The Bank of Italy page covers that history and there is no need to repeat it, just as there is no need to repeat the information concerning the Bank of America, Los Angeles, which per-dates the entrance of Giannini into the picture. Restoring the paragraph without even trying to talk with me about the edits merely serves the purpose to continue the myth at Giannini found BoA and he did it on his own. Both of the following article deatil Monnette's role in the merger, Resolution Aside from the histories funded by the bank that venerate Giannini, what proof would you accept? Sjkoblentz ( talk) 21:56, 19 October 2011 (UTC)
Orcas Island article"being notable is irrelevant - the article is about the island, not the museum. The link would be appropriate in article about the museum, but not in an article about the island" - Your most recent edit summary on the reversion is much more explanatory and appropriate, something your original edit summary lacked. Reasonable explanations for reverting are always preferable and appreciated. Even so, if notability isn't the issue, why did you bring up notability to begin with ("if the museum is notable, the link would belong in its own article, but not here")? Lhb1239 ( talk) 02:17, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
Only that at the bottom of the page is is "Copyright © 2011 East Kilbride" and it's a .uk domain, which in the USA .us domains are restricted to government bodies I think (right? Maybe this not true, although I've always assumed it), although not sure if that applies over there. Other than that I didn't much look at the page. It does look like a news site rather than a town site, so not sure. I don't know what geodomainer means, but anyway it seems a useful site. Maybe since there's a dispute over whether it's offical -- on further look, it sure doesn't look like any town website I've seen -- the description should be changed to "News and links related to East Kilbride" or just "East Kilbride website" or something. Herostratus ( talk) 03:20, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Well, for starters, it looks like a good link. If you're looking at the article, you're possibly interested in the town, and the link provides more information about the town -- news stories, some photos, and so forth. There is also apparently a directory of businesses and so forth, which its not our job to provide but which certainly doesn't detract from the user's experience. Can you explain how this is not a useful link? WP:EL doesn't discourage such links and WP:NOTREPOSITORY, which is about linkfarms, certainly doesn't. I don't know about the several links in that article that should be removed that you refer tom, but I'd caution being overzealous in removing links generally. The basic purpose of external links as I understand it is "Since you're interested in the subject of this article, here are some websites you might find of interest", and if the links meet that standard they should probably stay in (assuming they're not WP:ELNO links). Right? There are a lot of rules on Wikipedia but if they stand in the way of providing useful information they should be interpreted loosely or ignored, I guess. Herostratus ( talk) 04:15, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Edit conflict: :Actually, I looked at it, and there are a lot of sucky links in that article -- most of them, actually. I just think the one were' talking about is OK. I removed one which was purely a commercial site, and then after a bit more though removed these three which were possibly OK but basically were poor-quality:
The football team I'd keep, and the picture gallery. This "dmoz" thing I've never heard of, and it looks great! It led me to the East Kilbride News, which I added. But yes I think you should add that link, by all means! Herostratus ( talk) 04:33, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
I just discovered a coincidence with User:Factoid, whom you blockedSo, in his latest protest to get unblocked, [7] Factiod ( talk · contribs) comments that he was editing a version of the article that disappeared. I see what happened in the edit history, around 13:00 UTC on 29 Oct, where some major changes got reverted. What's curious is that those major changes were being made by Ran kurosawa ( talk · contribs). Ran's last edit was at 11:11, 29 October 2011, and it was a message to another user complaining about bias in the CueCat article. Factiod's first edit was at 12:37, 29 October 2011. I've been pretty heavy in the AGF department with Factiod to this point. I've tried to engage him in discussion on the edits he's trying to make. I want to continue to make sure he's dealt with in good faith. I don't see anything greatly abusive that's been done with these two accounts; however, does it look like they are related? — C.Fred ( talk) 02:10, 30 October 2011 (UTC)
bloggertipsseotricksWhy are you deleting my link which is totally related to that topic and could give the good experience to the visitors. Ok check out the last external link of anchor text is "what is Google Panda/Farmer". why did you give an external link to that article while our article contains not only, what is Google Panda while it is also contains the solution for those who has been hit by the Panda update. ok compare the articles of both "me and the last external link what I mentioned above" and give me proper reason what we have not and what he have? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shadabiitr ( talk • contribs) 20:11, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
You blocked this user for 72 hours for edit warring on David Carr. Immediately upon returning, the editor is back to the same behavior. Can we block him again now or do we have to wait for him to violate 3RR again? – Muboshgu ( talk) 23:37, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
User:ProofplusHey, based on an IRC request I just undid the autoblock for User:Proofplus, since you unblocked the user. Feel free to undo/alter etc. at will, since I was bold about it. Thanks, Steven Walling • talk 19:08, 2 November 2011 (UTC)
IP vandalHi Barek, I see that you've been reverting some IP vandalism to Dover Demon. This the work of an IP serial vandal that I've previously reported - see User talk:EncMstr, who is attempting to construct a filter. Cheers, Bahudhara ( talk) 07:35, 3 November 2011 (UTC) tleave2000howdie, and I hope I have finally found the right page here to query: why did you revert my edit of Bill Gates' page? I thought I was only reporting fact, ie that there had been accusations of discrimination. Those accusations were well documented and readers were fervently directed to check the sources of those accusations. I didn't intend to condone those accusations but felt that they were of significant gravity that they should at least be reported in as significant a resource as wikipedia. Please feel free to edit the report as much as you like, but I would feel much better about the situation if the info had not been removed completely. I genuinely feel that this topic would benefit from your concentrated attention, more so than almost anyone else. Do you think that you could present the topic of minority issues with regards to Bill Gates in a way that would be in keeping with wikipedia's high standards? I would love to see that, especially if you were able to keep the reference to the scholarship's entrance criteria. All the best and hoping to see your contributions with regard to this issue. Many thanks, Toby. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tleave2000 ( talk • contribs) 22:35, 7 November 2011
Could you please look at footnote 7. Won't display the accessdate. OCD, and it tasks me. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 15:45, 9 November 2011 (UTC)
You speedied the userpage, but would you mind making a block too? Jasper Deng (talk) 22:28, 11 November 2011 (UTC)
Bell System Memorial Historical Web SiteBarek, You have removed the bellsystemmemorial.org or bellsystemmemorial.com web links that originally were listed on the various related web sites, such as at&t Verizon, etc. The Bell System Memorial is a non-profit historical web site that at&t, Verizon, Bell Labs, and others use for reference. In fact, our web site receives between 800,000k to 900,000 unique visitors monthly, and we are contacted by the phone companies themselves for information that is in our historical archives. The Bell System Memorial was recognized by USA Today in 2003 as one of the "Hot Sites"; http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/hotsites/2003/2003-04-02-hotsites.htm So, bottom line is, this site is relevant to be listed where it should be, and enhances the Wikipedia articles that it is associated with. Before arbitrarily remove sites without further clarification or investigation, why not ask? I would like to further discuss this with you, so as to clarify any confusion that administrators at Wikipedia might have. Regards, DeWitt Hoopes — Preceding unsigned comment added by Porticus ( talk • contribs) 23:42, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
CptnonoDo you plan on leaving the other editor a warning for vandalizing my page? Cptnono ( talk) 05:02, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
Explination pleaseBarek, I would like for you to explain me something. Why in the world did you delete my entry of Miadore.com, when a different moderator modified everything so the page was in line with Wikipedia's guidelines. Due to the fact my mother tongue isn't English, my entry for Miadore.com wasn't in line with Wikipedia's guidelines and marked for speedy deletion. However, a Wikipedia moderator by the name of MikeWazowski, modified everything so it was in line with the guidelines. Do explain me, why you considered to still delete this page?! Shi Jiaxue Shijiaxue ( talk) 14:32, 20 November 2011 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
Michael CrookYou keep reverting the listing for this person under Rome, New York. This subject has a pending page, and is well known for his anti-military projects. He meets the criteria for notable persons, in that he's gotten much media attention, most recently for claiming a rape victim who committed suicide wanted it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Michael_Crook He's been cited in Details Magazine, Syracuse Post-Standard, Fox News Channel, Wired Magazine..and many more. Unlimitedtruths ( talk) 00:49, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
ThanksI really wish vandals would get their information correct before insulting...me being white and Lutheran. Sheesh! It's so much you almost have to do the vandals jobs for them anymore. :) Anywho, thanks for the revert. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 19:44, 22 November 2011 (UTC) RequestCould you semi-protect my talk page for, let's say, a month? I really don't get that much traffic from IP users and new users unless they are people like Donuthead. Thanks. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 21:50, 23 November 2011 (UTC)
Thanks!Thanks for taking care of the vandal to my talk page. Yobol ( talk) 20:34, 24 November 2011 (UTC) Do you have a Hitler complex?On the 2 Unlimited page, you keep maliciously deleting a section that has everything to do with 2 Unlimited. The fan club and the author's book discusses 2 Unlimited. Are you working for the group or do you have some sort of Hitler complex? The subject matter is directly related to 2 Unlimited. Now stop deleting it. Unlimitedtruths ( talk) 22:32, 26 November 2011 (UTC)
LOL! You whine like a child. Can't take criticism, so you whine to ANI. You DO realize IP addresses are easy to come by, and your silly bans are worthless, right? 2 Unlimited existed between 1993 and 1996. So delete the whole article, then. Unless you have ulterior motives, of course. Unlimitedtruths ( talk) 00:57, 27 November 2011 (UTC)
Forgot one[13]. Jasper Deng (talk) 04:47, 27 November 2011 (UTC)
Crime in SwitzerlandHi Barek, I saw your revert of the edit to the article on Switzerland by Trandana. I had read through the addition and thought it was pretty good. I was just going to add a "refimprove" template to the article and had left a note to the user about adding sources. Then I saw your revert. Would you be willing to reconsider the revert? Sunray ( talk) 18:56, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
Barek, Please take a look. See if I missed anything. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 20:11, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
Allyn wikipediaHi there, I sure didn't mean to use this for personal promotion. One error on the page is calling the North Bay Review a newspaper. It is not. It is actually the newsletter of the Allyn Community Association. Can we get that fixed? I just wrote facts I know, and indeed the community events of Allyn are what make this place unique. Allyn Days draws 5,000 people every year. We also added a Geoduck festival last year that made big news across the state. It looks like it will be an annual event. Anyhow, I don't have a ton of time, but someone alerted me to the fact that when they googled North Bay Review, this was all they found and it wasn't correct. Until the website gets done, this is the only place people can learn about Allyn, so I'd love to see it more complete. I'm not an encylopedia writer. I'm a direct mail writer and a newsletter editor. Seems harmless to have at least more info there that is correct (which mine was) than a relatively puny incorrect listing as it was. Thanks for letting me know my edits weren't acceptable. And I appreciate any help you can give to fix it up a bit. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.125.224.82 ( talk) 17:19, 8 December 2011 (UTC)
Hello. It was brought to my attention that the above user has basically taken my username and rearranged it. I'm re-posting what I put on the page for Usernames for administrator attention:
I realize a bot has already added this user to a list, but I wanted to make sure a human being is aware of it. I saw on the history page of the above project page that you've already blocked the user for 31 hours (effective from yesterday), but if there is any further action that can be taken (i.e. having this user's name changed), I'd greatly appreciate it, as I'd rather not have people confusing me for this user. Thank you. Ryecatcher773 ( talk) 21:10, 8 December 2011 (UTC) Philippe StarckThe site i add, is not direct advertising, is something related to Philippe Starck, he is the designer of the Icon vallarta towers in puerto vallarta mexico. http://www.luxurypvallarta.com/icon-vallarta/ if you take the time to please check that page, at the bottom of the page, is a description of Phillipe and links to his official website. Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Xdigitalnet ( talk • contribs) 06:30, 10 December 2011 (UTC)
I was stupid.I know - tagging Eric was stupid, and I only realised my mistake after Huggle had tagged it. Tried to undo, but it said the article was already identicle to the previous version so I have no idea what happened there. Feel free to trout me. Osarius : T : C : Been CSD'd? 00:02, 13 December 2011 (UTC)
Is there an infobox you can insert. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 17:12, 13 December 2011 (UTC)
My patience snapped on this; whilst I'm involved, this isn't a content dispute so I don't think I'm overstepping my authority. Thanks for all your reverts! Ged UK 12:56, 23 December 2011 (UTC)
Having problems getting the infobox to show everything. Can you help? Thanx. Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 19:21, 23 December 2011 (UTC) A cookie for you!
Semi'dJust semi'd your talk. You can remove it when you please. – Connormah ( talk) 00:06, 27 December 2011 (UTC) ECLYPIA™Just putting in a word for User:ECLYPIA™, who you've just blocked indefinitely. This user account wasn't a vandalism only account. Rather someone who took ownership of an article, and then threw a tantrum when others removed their OR and POVs. I think they should get a second chance, after a period cooling off. For your consideration. -- Escape Orbit (Talk) 00:07, 27 December 2011 (UTC)
Probably gonna need a semi...... on my talk page because of this little creep. Cheers :> Doc talk 00:26, 27 December 2011 (UTC)
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Hi I don't know how to use discussion page. I don't understand why do you have a discussion on my discussion page with the (non-existing) "user" jgombos (it's my old user name). I haven't made those online post adverts (links) or whatever they were. As an admin perhaps you could tell me was my page hacked and can someone remove the discussion? Jarmo Gombos ( talk) 17:02, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
I noticed you recently closed this discussion because Thryduulf ( talk · contribs) told you that it was located in the wrong place. I don't see why this is the case...?! RfD is exactly the place that you should be discussing this (from the top of the page "Redirects for discussion (RfD) is the place where Wikipedians decide what should be done with problematic redirects." - that's exactly what this is). I might be missing something? If I'm not feel free to reopen the discussion (or start a new one) there. Mhiji 23:08, 8 January 2011 (UTC)
PayPalFYI: WP:COIN#PayPal. -- jpgordon ::==( o ) 06:05, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
RevertWhy undo my edit? [ [1]] As a fabrication, it's unlikely to come up again, and the edit history will always be there just in case. Can you at least close the discussion or some such, instead of just reverting me? -- Elvey ( talk) 20:55, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
Quick: 4 mins flatThe quick and the dead... Nice Barek ;) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ebusinessconsult ( talk • contribs) 06:40, 14 January 2011 (UTC) ThanksRE: User:LouisEsa and legal threats. Thanks. Cind. amuse 16:28, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
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Generation Y - so sorryThanks for fixing my edit. I didn't mean to blank that section. I was reverting another editors' edits to sourced information. I was adding back the information you put in, but I stupidly had two editing windows open, and I apparently confirmed the wrong changes. Sorry about that. It wasn't a malicious action on my part. CreativeSoul7981 ( talk) 00:05, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
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WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Kittens must be fed three times a day and will be your faithful companion forever! Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a kitten, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Spread the goodness of kittens by adding {{ subst:Kitten}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message, or kittynap their kitten with {{ subst:Kittynap}} Thanks for getting rid of the vandalism on my talk page! Sophus Bie ( talk) 07:52, 1 February 2011 (UTC) Barek, Created this redirect page because of a difference between the name of the statue and the park where it occurs, which is Lumberman's Monument. It should really be an automatic, and I don't know how to do that. Please take a look. 7&6=thirteen ( talk) 14:31, 1 February 2011 (UTC) Stan
wikt:no harm, no foul in WiktionaryBarek, I crossed over into the other work, but managed to screw up the references. Apparently their format is different than ours. Can't seem to cure the problem. I've been bumbling around for a while, and frankly don't intend to edit there much, if at all. Help please. 7&6=thirteen ( talk) 18:49, 1 February 2011 (UTC) Stan
Original ResearchVery sorry for posting my own research on TimeCube; I was wandering though, if I were to link my own research through a external reference, and announce that on the TimeCube page, would it be against the rules or would it surpass? Thanks in advance. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Near.lucemferre ( talk • contribs) 20:10, 3 February 2011
New article. As you are the only ship person I know, I'd appreciate any help you can muster. Thanks and happy editing. 7&6=thirteen ( talk) 18:09, 4 February 2011 (UTC) Stan
Thanks for the Wi-Fi article revertThanks for reverting an edit to Wi-Fi I spent an hour working on, trying to clean up the mess of the "health" section. I was straightforward, cited, and linked to other wikipedia articles - replacing paragraphs of rambling, unsupported nonsense. I don't suppose you realized looking at the edit history, that a few users have been pushing an unscientific pro-"EHS" agenda with that article? That most of their references are to private websites and news stories that have no scientific evidence? That the section even repeatedly makes claims that are not mentioned in the references cited? How funny that you instruct another wikipedia editor: "Also, be certain to keep the Wikipedia entry as concise and neutrally worded as possible. --- Barek (talk) - 20:41, 3 February 2011 (UTC)" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.67.10.16 ( talk • contribs) 04:31, 7 February 2011
speaking of article linkspamSpeaking of this, am I missing something here? The IP has a bit of a pattern, so I'm wondering if I'm missing something. tedder ( talk) 04:59, 9 February 2011 (UTC)
User:McgawkellyHow is my editing promotional if I am a reporter?-- Mcgawkelly ( talk) 03:26, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
Hi Barek, I recreated Merry Miller's page with CORRECT bio and links verifying it. Please let me know what more you need. My resume more than qualifies and I included all the links and media to prove it. Please let me know why it was pulled down as it's been up for three years with no problem (well, until an employee I fired requested it be pulled down two weeks ago). I helped build the Learning Annex and actually booked Jimmy Wales to speak there a few years ago. Thanks for your help and please let me know as I'm at a loss! Merry Miller — Preceding unsigned comment added by Merrylealea ( talk • contribs) 03:06, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
ThanksThanks for moving that page again. I was getting confused with the move log. It's that certain banned user again. Meh! -- Bsa dow ski1 08:04, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Out of curiosity...What was revdeleted from my userpsace today? This person seems to have targeted people and topics relating to the Israel-Palestine topic area. Just a curiosity thing, I certainly am not opposed to the action. :) if it's really not suitable for public view, e-mail is always fine. Tarc ( talk) 18:26, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Thank you!!Highly appreciate the responsive action against those Tom Truong additions. Spam (especially from a self-admitted "PR Firm") should never be tolerated on Wikipedia. Cheers. -- φ OnePt618 Talk φ 06:16, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
my last changesHey i just saw your message, i understand your point and what you mean but what i wrote about and added where media appearances that where held about the company Love Systems. could you explain to me what i did wrong so i don't do it again. thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ramosa138 ( talk • contribs) 07:04, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
i talked to talked systemshey so i talked with talk systems and they said all the information i had written was okay andit was even better to have in the page. so can i put it up again? thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ramosa138 ( talk • contribs) 16:23, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
RE: User pageThanks but no, that won't solve the problem and it only will lead to IPs to vandalize my talk page. Tbhotch* ۩ ۞ 18:52, 21 February 2011 (UTC) Lost in SpaceLook I am not a vandal okay, I am the person who wrote that bit about it being Lost in Space in the first place, I am going to do a review of Lost in Space and would like to use that bit about them being similar, its something noone has pointed out before bar me. I don't want it to look like I just ripped this off of this talk page can you please just let me delete that bit the arguement is closed its not important anymore. Why would I want to vandalise a talk page on Red Dwarf for goodness sake please I am begging you I would really like to use that pleeeeeeaaaaaaasssssse I wish I had never fucking written that bit in the first place please get back to me. Can you please get back to me I really want to get this deleted and cleared up as soon as possible, never contributing to wikipedia again after this —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.174.13.198 ( talk) 23:28, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
I am now a registerd user and I only went to the other talk page because after I asked here I got a reply from someone else that said I should go to Ckatz for Red Dwarf. No one else has noticed the similarities between the two shows yet so not only is no one likely to put that in anytime soon but if they do then fine the section can come back up again but until then I don't see why it can't go. Isn't there some little loophole I can use to get it taken down, I read that fan discussions aren't allowed on talk pages, plus even if it is in history thats not the same as it being right there on the actual talk page, not that many people are going to check the history of a talk page but someone might check the talk page itself in which case they will see it right away I would like to get rid of it. Original research is not allowed so the arguement isn't even releveant. Why are you allowed to delete discussions on wikis but not on wikipedia. PS I am new so I am unsure how to sign my posts get back to me at my IP adress sorry. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Teaquejohnson ( talk • contribs) 15:50, 23 February 2011 (UTC)
Yes that would be great thank you not as many pople will see the archive page as if its just there thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Teaquejohnson ( talk • contribs) 09:24, 24 February 2011 (UTC)
I am proposing to merge these talk pages to Wikipedia:Blocked external links and subpages. The main reason is to remove the implication of "spam" and provide a somewhat more visible and centralized location, and a slightly more sane process. I am contacting you because you are or have been involved with spam blacklisting in the past. Please post any comments you may have at Wikipedia talk:Blocked external links. Stifle ( talk) 11:44, 25 February 2011 (UTC) ThunderboltThanks for your recent edits to Thunderbolt. My edits were based on the fact that is a new technology that has a lot of interest, the old page made the Intel technology hard to find. Your latest edit both streamlines and satisfies my original intention for the edit. TimL ( talk) 06:13, 26 February 2011 (UTC) Amos JoannidesWhy did you delete my Page? — Preceding unsigned comment added by NagemRedam ( talk • contribs) 19:45, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
Old Man MurrayI'm sorry why did you see fit to undo my revert? He has given no argument for removing the link and we can only assume he is doing it because this site is the main source of his opposition in his attempt for deletion. It seems like a pretty obvious WP:COI, he possesses no expertise in regard to the subject and produced no real reason or justification for removing the link. The link has been in the article for a very long time, I was simply restoring an edit by a person who has newly came into editing this article. If he is allowed to remove whatever link he pleases with no justification or explanation please inform me, however sneaking the link removal in with a justified link removal hints at guilt. If I could know whoever to report this apparent circumvention of policy to that would be much appreciated as well. Worm4Real ( talk) 06:17, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
Link span and link span discussion that you should know aboutFYI, This user is inundating articles with this stuff. It is bad info. This is a big deal. A veritable Wolf in sheep's clothing. I don't know what to do, but reverting everything he does is going to be a pain, and gets bigger all the time. citypopulation.de From Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Spam#citypopulation.de:
7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 17:51, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
Old Man Murray's Talk PageThe Old Man Murray page is back (as it should be). The stated reason for deletion of the talk page was that the page no longer exists. Since it does (and has been annotated with 46 references), the protection on the talk page should be removed. This will enable others to contribute to the discussion and fill out the reference list properly. Rossjudson ( talk) 23:32, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
Soapboxing--that's the word I was looking for last night; for some reason I couldn't come up with it. And "link hijacking", that's very appropriate. Thanks for the administrative and vocabulary assistance! Drmies ( talk) 15:03, 4 March 2011 (UTC) Prospect High School (Illinois)Regarding the prospect high school posting. Jimy Sohns went to prospect h.s. graduated in 1964 Is a founding member of the shadows of knight. I cited wikipedia as my source. Maybe you could correct anything you think is in=accurate and re-post this information. Only error I can see is Gloria only reached number 10 on the billboard charts. I think cashbox ranked it higher. Oh I am not the jimy sohns....Im Bob Adams from Arlington Heights. Jimysohns ( talk) 01:36, 21 February 2011 (UTC) bob adams 2/20/2011
Since Jimy Sohns is a founding member of this group and went to Prospect High School it would appear to me that all I need to provide as a source is the Prospect H.S. yearbook from 1964...The Crest...which lists Mr.Sohns as a student in the graduating class. I am not claiming him as notable in his own right but only as a member of this group which you have admitted are notable (the group). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jimysohns ( talk • contribs) 00:45, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
CFX Bank HistoryHi, Just went thru the history of CFX Bank.The bank was not formed in 2006.It was formed much earlier and in 2004 (not 2006) it merged with Century Bank. Please follow the link which shows CFX Bank was in existance as of REGISTERED BANKING INSTITUTIONS: 30 JUNE, 2003 http://www.rbz.co.zw/300603/appendix2.asp In addition look at the lastest report which shows CFX has been liquidated mostly due to the ownership dispute with EX-ENG Capital director.So on its History its relevant to include the ownership dispute which is well documented such that it cant be eliminated from CFX History.Please follow link. http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2011-03-14-cfx-to-windup-operations — Preceding unsigned comment added by HAILTHECHIEF ( talk • contribs) 21:44, 14 March 2011 (UTC) AGSman61 block extendedHi Barek, as a courtesy notification, I'm just letting you know that I've just extended AGSman61 ( talk · contribs)'s block to an indefinite duration due to continued serious personal attacks while blocked. Cheers, Nick-D ( talk) 07:45, 20 March 2011 (UTC)
InfiniminerInfiniminer is not Minecraft! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlSIbbAu088 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kirov Airship ( talk • contribs) 01:00, 18 April 2011 (UTC) just FYI Infiniminer is no longer a double redir - the editor recreated the article in question. Kaini ( talk) 01:21, 18 April 2011 (UTC)
( talk page stalker) fwiw, I think that the content of the article has been userfied to 84user's userspace. I don't recall whose talkpage I saw it on. Syrthiss ( talk) 16:12, 18 April 2011 (UTC) New Article about Arkeia SoftwareHello! I posted a new article at my sub-page (/Arkeia Software). Would it be possible for you to please look it over and let me know if it's ready for the main page or if there are any changes you think I should make to it? (I would feel better having an administrator look it over before I officially post it in the main space.) Thank you Michael Leeman ( talk) 20:45, 28 April 2011 (UTC) Would you please take a look at footnote 38. My OCD can't stand it. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 16:29, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
EmploymentCorrections to Employment were not testing - they were to correct spelling of the word Labour (which in English - this is the English Wikipedia site) is spelled with a U. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.131.135.207 ( talk) 17:54, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Planned Parenthood 1RRI logged it for you. -- SarekOfVulcan ( talk)
DRVHi! Thanks for your comment at DRV. I noticed that the link you included seems to have been a mistaken cut and paste, as it doesn't link to the reason given...-- Jimbo Wales ( talk) 23:32, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
No color on diffsSince after four days it hasn't been fixed, let's file a bug report: Wikipedia:Bug reports and feature requests. Looks like the only way to get it prioritized and fixed is to file bug reports. Thanks. Softlavender ( talk) 01:15, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
Personal attacks - User:AnnekeBart - (A new category: The mathematician - historian)
[ Sources: ( Grove Art, Oxford University Press.; The concise Oxford dictionary of art and artists.; Old Master Paintings and Drawings. Di Roy Bolton. ) ] -- Davide41 ( talk) 22:11, 8 May 2011 (UTC) See: Giulio Clovio
-- In 35 years of teaching. Absurd and humiliating. --
Thanks. -- Davide41 ( talk) 22:23, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
Thank you......for your help here. 69.47.80.245 ( talk) 04:56, 16 May 2011 (UTC) BongwarriorObviously, it's not my business how he decides to do things, but he should consider at least SPing his user page. Realistically, nobody but him should be editing that anyway... Half Shadow 01:06, 23 May 2011 (UTC)
Your block of TatababyRegarding your 20 May 2011 block of User:Tatababy, I guess it's a moot point now that the block has expired, but I don't know if you realized (or for that matter if Tatababy was even aware) that the challenged text in contention that was removed by Tatababy and re-inserted by User:Fountainviewkid among others, was supported with a dead link citation and so might have been covered under WP:CHALLENGE and/or WP:BURDEN. See: [5]. There was even prior discussion on the talk page that the link was dead and needed to be replaced -- which it since has been, and now reworded significantly anyway. I don't know if that would have made any difference in the block... I've had some difficulty with User:Fountainviewkid myself -- trying to get him to understand that consensus on an article talk page doesn't overrule the WP:Verifiability policy. Hopefully I've explained it well enough that he understands it now. Thanks. Mojoworker ( talk) 08:40, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
Trade Area?Hi, This is User:Missoulian and I have a question for you(if you can answer it)? I posted some info on Missoula, Montana from this website: http://www.mindypalmer.com/default.asp?pageid=profile. It says that the trade are of Missoula was 373,961 people. After, someone posted it as being 180,000 from this PDF file: http://www.missouladowntown.com/wp-content/uploads/Missoula-Employment-Analysis-FINAL_Review-Draft12-10-08.pdf . The exact sentence is in Page 2; Paragraph 4; sentence 1. I am not sure which one is correct? If you could help myself, and help this Wikipedia page; It would be greatly appreciated. User:Missoulian ( talk) 1:42, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
Why did you remove my edits about the Cultural Events in the Town of Vail? I am on the Commission on Special Events here and everything I added was annual and correct? It also took me a while to do!????? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.198.212.74 ( talk) 01:32, 2 June 2011 (UTC) Sorry, Signed Bobby Bank Town of Vail CSE — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.198.212.74 ( talk) 01:34, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
Online BankingWhy was the external link removed without specific reason being given to how this is not compliant with WP:ELNO and WP:NOT#REPOSITORY? The site provides informative articles and user views in respect of Online Banking, so don't see how this is spam? 213.52.156.2 ( talk) 07:21, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
I've read through the WP:ELNO and WP:NOT#REPOSITORY and don't see any violation on these rules. Perhaps you can cite the one you think is in conflict? The aim of the link was to provide wiki users with unbiased additional content which is sourced from banks and users of these services, not for promotion or any commercial gain. 213.52.156.2 ( talk) 07:32, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
If you can't clearly state the problem, then this infers that editing in Wiki is undertaken at the whim of the 'big brother' user without proper consideration and based on their opinion. I'll 'discuss' this further through WP:ELN as requested. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.52.156.2 ( talk) 08:08, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
questionHow do you pronounce your name, is it bear-ek or baw-rek or bear-rik or what? just wondering. ( Boberson33 ( talk) 23:10, 2 June 2011 (UTC))
Inquiring about proposed article revisionHi Barek, In its current state the Rent-to-own article is lacking proper citations (including dead links and non- WP:RS such as rtohq.com), is not clear and well-written from a readability/ WP:MOS perspective, and seems to have become a recurring place for spam and promotional content. I noticed that you've been one of the more active defenders against the non-encyclopedic edits made to this article, so I thought perhaps you could be of help, in the interest of bringing this article up to Wikipedia standards. After gathering up reliable sources (e.g. NYT, Associated Press) and adding those to a draft, I sought feedback on the article's Talk page about one week ago. That inquiry has yet to receive any response, as one could expect for a somewhat dry topic. Looking to best uphold WP:COI, I've not actually edited this article (hence, the talk page post). Is this something that you'd be able to comment on? No need to feel obliged if this subject is not your cup of tea! Cheers, Jeff Bedford ( talk) 15:18, 27 May 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for your suggestions, and I can certainly appreciate the need to prioritize real life. After reading through the draft one more time, and reading your recommendations here, I elected to go forth with the edits, as I feel that the updated version is sufficiently objective and well-sourced--certainly leaving the article in a better (in the sense of closer to WP standards) form. In the interest of emphasizing the fact that these edits are merely a step in the right direction, and to clarify that no
ownership is implied, I left a follow-up note on the
article's Talk page, essentially making note of our discussion while also leaving the floor open for continued revision or feedback for others coming across the article in the future. I see this as a sufficient and reasonable approach, but if you feel otherwise I'm open to adapting it. Appreciate the input and time you spent diverting your attention to this, most thrilling of topics. Cheers,
Jeff Bedford (
talk)
16:29, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
Blacklisting of planetill.comPlanetill.com is ranked in the top 37,000 site in the US and the top 143,000 globally (Alexa Ranking). it is an original source on information, news and original entertinment interviews that has been cited as sources for teh BBC, MTV, HipHopDX, SOHH.com and various other sites. I was posting reviews for album because labels send us work before albums get released and many times, we were mroe than a week ahead of release dates. When posting reviews, we never deleted or pushed off any existing work, and we added new infromation to pages when we got first hand/primary source information from the artist or entertainer themselves. We never added anything to self aggrandize our site but pertinent information that fans and researchers should have had access to. I ask humbly that you reconsider the blacklisting. I attempted to discuss my side with the editors at that time and for wahtever reason they were unwilling to even look at the merits of the site. I've trained editors for Billboard, XXL, AllHipHop.com and other legitimate outlets. Please reconsider the blacklist or inform me of what channels i have to go through to get off the list, even if I won't place things on myself. Dr.Deisel 04 June 2011Dr.deisel (talk) 14:52, 4 June 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dr.deisel ( talk • contribs)
I am very mad!Would you stop deleting my pages???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rjbear178 ( talk • contribs) 16:36, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
Don't Top Trees Link deletedHi Barek, I wonder why you deleted my entry a day or two ago. The link added is an educational link. I re-entered the link today. Thank you. Luis Prado Communications & Outreach Washington State Department of Natural Resources 1111 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA 98504 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Luisalbertodnr ( talk • contribs) 18:16, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
Niche market articleDear Barek, Regarding my talk page and reversion of "spam link". The canned message you sent me says to bring up for discussion the inclusion of the link on the articles talk page. If you actually checked the talk page you'll notice I've done this already. You'll also notice the talk page is non-active, and I have added the link, willing to remove it upon request, and then to discuss its inclusion, however no one is open for discussing the links inclusion when it is highly relevant to the article. 180.191.145.67 ( talk)
deleted user pageThe page has been up since jan 2010, why delete it now? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ayestaran ( talk • contribs) 20:21, 12 June 2011 (UTC)
CampingHello.
request for adminshiphi, could you please review my Wikipedia: Requests for adminship/Boberson33? ( Boberson33 ( talk) 04:46, 15 June 2011 (UTC))
FYIAn IP you blocked is complaining about you at User talk:Jimbo Wales#Admin Abuser Barek. -- 64.85.214.184 ( talk) 07:49, 15 June 2011 (UTC) ...and at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Admin Abuser Barek. DMacks ( talk) 09:13, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
Guy Harvey PageI am trying to update info on Guy Harvey's page and you keep deleting everything I post. Why did you delete the external links? Those are all legitimate Guy Harvey links. Also, I reposted the Awards & Honors section again and added sources this time - is this better? Please advise on the ext links issue. Thanks.
Thanks, Barek. I am new to this so still learning. Can you elaborate on the guyharvey.com site being blacklisted? What was the "prior abuse". And, how do you determine if a site is too commercial? BarakObama.com is listed as an external site on BO's page but its just a fundraising site asking for money. That's a heck of a lot more commercial than guyharvey.com. Also, I have seen lots of other pages about living persons that contain ext links that are commercial. Seems like the judgement is kind of subjective. Thanks again for your help/comments.
ImpossiblePlease see User talk:RHaworth#Impossible bottles and confirm or contradict my recommendations. — RHaworth ( talk · contribs) 15:42, 25 June 2011 (UTC) Property managementWhy did you remove my internal link without any comment in the "comment field" or changes? Adding internal links in the section on "software for property management" is OK in my opinion. The text in this section is currently without any references (for example about drop in the prices due to rise of online services, etc) so it is fine to include some references to the software which exists. Pcirrus2 ( talk) 15:57, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
External link for List of Oregon wineries and vineyards, Carl Maria von Weber and Oregon WineI’m a new editor on Wikipedia. I recently tried to add an external link to what I believe is relevant content that is found in Linfield College’s institutional repository. I am not trying to spam, add inappropriate links, or promote a product. Because the material is directly related to the topic, I’m not sure why this link would be considered inappropriate. Can you explain why you removed the external link? Thank you! Ssumkhu ( talk) 22:24, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
WP Spam in the Signpost"WikiProject Report" would like to focus on WikiProject Spam for a Signpost article. This is an excellent opportunity to draw attention to your efforts and attract new members to the project. Would you be willing to participate in an interview? If so, here are the questions for the interview. Just add your response below each question and feel free to skip any questions that you don't feel comfortable answering. Other editors will also have an opportunity to respond to the interview questions. If you know anyone else who would like to participate in the interview, please share this with them. Have a great day. - Mabeenot ( talk) 19:28, 9 July 2011 (UTC) Many thanks......for fixing the links I broke on the homelessness page so quickly! Won't happen again. M. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Martin.reed.worded ( talk • contribs) 18:55, 15 July 2011 (UTC) R2 ain't applicable.R2. Redirects, apart from shortcuts, from the main namespace to any other namespace except the Category:, Template:, Wikipedia:, Help: and Portal: namespaces. This is a shortcut, therefore these criteria are invalid for the case. Furthermore, the speedying template is interfering with the shortcut's operation. -- Bowser423 ( talk) 20:45, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Why?Why are you after T'snow warning? No offense, but I would like some answers. Plz answer questions individually. -- Bowser423 ( talk) 21:19, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
Proposed community banSee WP:Administrators' noticeboard#Proposed community ban of User:WCGSOldBoy. -- Dave ♠♣♥♦™№1185©♪♫® 05:47, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
You added this, I'd like to find the articlehttp://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.printable&pageId=71205 Slowart ( talk) 14:33, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
Someone else?It would be somewhat reassuring if anyone else EXCEPT you was to delete one of my pages. Please? --Bowser the Storm Tracker Chat Me Up 02:16, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
Waterford Cathedral ChoirWhy did you delete 'Waterford Cathedral Choir'? It supplies information about the choir for Waterford Cathedral, Ireland and a history of the Organ and Organists - this information is allowed on other pages in this encyclopedia such as St. Finbarre's Cathedral Cork. It is not about a musical group of a commercial kind which your reason for deletion seems to be. They are of interest to tourists and to the people of Waterford city. Why do you allow information to be included for one city and not for another? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ckth ( talk • contribs) 10:37, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
If I add this information to the age which already exists in Wikipedia for The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, will it be allowed there? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ckth ( talk • contribs) 00:07, 25 July 2011 (UTC) If I add this information to the page which already exists in Wikipedia for The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, will it be allowed there? July 24 Ckth ( talk) 00:08, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Guy Harvey pageBarek - you're killing me! You delete everything I add to the Guy Harvey page. Its all factual info that is relevant to who he is/what he does. I sourced the info as well. What am I still doing wrong? Thanks in advance for your advice. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dawsr123 ( talk • contribs) 00:59, 28 July 2011
OK - makes sense. Thanks for the clarification. Mexico City E-learningWhy did you remove the external link for the quiz on the Mexico City article? The quiz directly supports the material in the article by letting the reader complete the loop by assessing their understanding of the material in the article. This enhances the material greatly. The external links on there now, in contrast, do not do that, and you chose to leave them. Let's see, there is a broken link to http://www.viadf.com.mx/ a Free Online Route Planner for all public transport services in Mexico City, which doesn't support the material, and never did. A overtly commercial site, with no knowledge or understanding is Mexico City Tourism Ministry http://mexicocity.gob.mx/ which lets you book flights and hotels - not an especially educational pursuit. The external link for the quiz on the Mexico City article directly supported and enhanced the article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 22:15, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
I'm not using the other external links as justification, I pointed them out because of the arbitrary nature of the edit/removal of the links I added, while poor links remain unedited. Either one tries to enhance the Mexico City article with clean up, or one is just removing one set of links en masse because of a lack of understanding of the benefit to the Wikipedia visitor who is reading the Mexico City article. I read the criteria for external links, and I think the link is very appropriate. The criteria states: "External links in an article can be helpful to the reader (it is very helpful), but they should be kept minimal (one link is minimal), meritable (it has great merit since it extends the readers' brain in a direction that the original article [and any Wiki media] cannot take it), and directly relevant to the article (the link is directly relevant to Mexico City)." It meets the criteria. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 23:20, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
The purpose of the link is to enhance the experience of the Wikipedia visitor. Whether it generates traffic or not is irrelevant to the discussion. Wikipedia doesn't have to have any external links whatsoever. But if a link is allowed there should be an expectation of a value-add to the Wikipedia visitor who is interested in continuing to explore that topic in ways that Wikipedia does not provide. Is that a consideration or not? From Wikipedia's linking page, "Choose which pages to link based on the immediate benefit to Wikipedia readers that click on the link, not based on the organization's tax status or your guess at whether the website's owner might earn money from the link." My question is whether you are applying your edit to either one of the ideals expressed in that sentence. A quiz goes way beyond simple restatement of material. So does a translation, even though it is the same material in a different format (different language). A quiz is rooted and based on that material, if it was not, it might not be relevant. By that logic, a quiz on anything but the material in the article would be kosher. As Wikipedia's Five Pillars reminds us, "The principles and spirit of Wikipedia's rules matter more than their literal wording." The spirit of the rules is to make sure the experience of the Wikipedia visitor is the primary consideration. As it applies to links, it means "based on the immediate benefit to Wikipedia readers", and it meets that criteria 100%. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 00:32, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Nothing could be more false. Wikipedia has to be enhanced by addition, not subtraction. By applying literal wording only in the context where it supports your opinion, there wouldn't be an external link on any page. You have not considered the Wikipedia visitor and what they would find to be of benefit relevant to the page or topic. Your comments about developing traffic are absurd, what link when clicked does not generate traffic? That applies to every single external link on Wikipedia not any one link in particular. You get traffic from Google, not Wikipedia. Who does that? Take another look at the Mexico City article which you purport to be improving. Look at # Mexico City travel guide from Wikitravel, they get 'traffic' from every click, they get a sheckel from showing the ads, does a commercial travel site meet all the criteria on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:EL? You and I both know that it does not. Look at the two top links. They go to Spanish-language web sites. The Mexico City article is in English, not Spanish. They already have Wikipedia in Spanish to link to Spanish web sites. Tell me how any Spanish web site is "of immediate benefit to Wikipedia readers" who are reading an English article. Finally, look at # Mexico City at the Open Directory Project - it's a link farm! With the time you spent on this today, you have not enhanced the Mexico City page with your actions, you have diminished it, and it's quite a disappointment. Please consider the visitors to the page as a primary consideration, and what they might find useful. I don't even know what Wikilawyer means, but I have a feeling it's tossed out there when common sense has been set aside. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 01:51, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
The premise that my sole purpose is promotion of the site is absolutely false, and there is no criteria on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:EL that could possibly lead you to that conclusion, it's the conclusion of based on one person's bias and not a community. You have not taken the visitors to the page as a primary consideration, that is clear. There is no established community consensus that prohibits the linking of a quiz based on the material in an article. There are no false arguments, just a desire to improve the content at Wikipedia by value-add. I don't see your value-add anywhere, in your edits, nor your comments. Please take a second look at this and consider what a real person using Wikipedia might want, keeping the spirit of Wikipedia alive and moving forward, not stuck in 2004. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 02:50, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TLRkahuna ( talk • contribs) 04:46, 29 July 2011 (UTC) Suicide threatMissed a section break, thought you were connecting one debate with another. sorry. Good work trying to outreach those feeling suicidal-- if you save one life, it's worth a million mistakes. -- Alecmconroy ( talk) 06:39, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
HeyThat 31.7.59.224 guy is using proxies. Check if it's one by clicking rDNS on the IP contribs. -- Bsa dow ski1 06:23, 5 August 2011 (UTC) Additions to 'see also' section
You appear to be adding "see also" entries to a good number of state articles. In theory, I have no objection to adding relevant links; but the majority of the new links already exist in the body of the article - and as a general rule, I'm not a big fan of needless redundant clutter. So, I object to the mass additions of these links. Is there an existing discussion that took place on these additions? They seem to be discouraged per WP:ALSO, "Links already integrated into the body of the text are generally not repeated in a 'See also' section, and navigation boxes at the bottom of articles may substitute for many links." --- Barek ( talk • contribs) - 22:43, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
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P. S. If you don't like rabbits, that's no problem. You can remove this image and, eventually, this change (if possibile).
Re: My user pageThank you for offering to semi-protect my user page, but I think I'll pass for now. Keep up the good work! – Zntrip 04:27, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
A brownie for you!
Chandler SchoolHow is listing where alumni go to secondary schools trivial? People who look at schools want to know this. The information is in the same vein as many other schools who list notable alumni: there is an interest in life after a student has attended an institution. It's not promotional--there was no commentary on the schools, merely a factual list. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomchandler1950 ( talk • contribs) 18:49, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
Fair enough. Seemed like a logical extension of the notable alumni idea. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tomchandler1950 ( talk • contribs) 19:00, 25 August 2011 (UTC) A bowl of strawberries for you!
Pixie Bob Catthe comment made by a European breeder who is discrediting US breeders is an opinion and should not be permitted. How can that be ok to have a European breeder's biased comment as part of the article? It is reasons such as this as to why people do not feel that Wikipedia is a good source for correct information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by R3faces ( talk • contribs) 07:23, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
My problems with your comments: 1. My post that you deemed "argumentative" was immediately removed after it was posted. I have to wonder why the post I commented on was permitted in the first place and not immediately removed. (Thank you for removing it after you removed my "argumentative" post. 2. Wikipedia's disclaimer regarding accurate information is not an excuse for posts that contain inaccurate information and I think Wikipeda needs to focus on becoming a more reliable source for information. Inaccurate information can be very harmful. — Preceding unsigned comment added by R3faces ( talk • contribs) 16:21, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
ReallyI never knew that copyright exists if it is copied from wikipedia? OMG how did this get to you. Did Future Perfect at Sunrise tell you about it? I am seriously going to It is my userpage it is not an atricle on wikipeida! Do you know what a userpage is? Well of course you do you've got one. With pictures it is not copyright violation if it was copied from wikipedia. So you're saying that 90% of people should get because they have pics from wiki, not pics from google images or any other pic browser. Well if you understand this please do not delete my userpage and ban me from editing other people's things. thankyou DeathToEnemies ( talk) 01:45, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
W.EHello, the IP address editing at W.E (film) is a sockpuppet of a banned editor; see Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Catherine Huebscher. I don't think the page should be protected but rather the IP address blocked. Erik ( talk | contribs) 16:15, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Another revdeleteMy edit summary here needs removal. Jasper Deng (talk) 03:10, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
Barek, both of these could benefit from a push pin map. I don't know how to do that. If you could help, it would be appreciated. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 13:42, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
the English wikipedia could benefit from having a version of the german article "Rabbits in the arts"I though this is a spectacularly good article. Totally outside of my expertise, and I don't speak German. Do you have any suggestions as to whom I could recruit? Rabbits in the arts, German Wikipedia 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 15:51, 11 September 2011 (UTC)
SPIYour actions in recognizing a sock were mentioned in Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/FaheyUSMC. This is a courtesy notification. Toddst1 ( talk) 07:18, 15 September 2011 (UTC) Please check the last few edits. In particular, one edit. I was tgrying to get it to go to a subsection of See Demographics of the Supreme Court of the United States. It doesn't link right. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 13:17, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
98.255.129.76This IP appears to be asking for a one year block. If that were to happen they'd be eligible for an abuse report to the ISP and in that case I would be happy to make that request. Joja lozzo 16:23, 17 September 2011 (UTC) It is referencedPlease see here for my explanation, but the text you've reverted here was (is) referenced. The newbie (student) editor has trouble referencing it, but the source it cited, and it is not plagiarised. May I suggest you help them to reference it properly (tell them how to turn the page numbers from in parenthesis to being properly displayed), rather than just reverting them? Thanks! -- Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk to me 03:34, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
AeroponicsHi, The link I been adding to aeroponics is not spam and contains subject matter relevant to the subject. It did exist in the external links section for a few weeks before people started deleting it. Subsequently take a look at the the nasa link for low mass aeroponics in the external links section, it is a garbage page not offering wikipedia readers any value at all. Link I added is full of articles and pictures on aeroponics, not selling anything. I know the link does not matter to search engines. I do not link build, the link does deliver traffic 6 uniques a day from wikipedia aeroponic page all interested in my subject matter of aeroponics. Its a win win in my opinion, wikipedia readers get more information on aeroponics and I get more quality traffic interested in my writing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dragonlildragon ( talk • contribs) 20:32, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
Cheers (re Bahamut13's talk page)I was trying to figure out how to separate the tabs and leave off the guidelines, which are wholly irrelevant now. This works as an interim. CycloneGU ( talk) 02:49, 20 September 2011 (UTC) ![]() You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template. Why remove the SolidSurface.com link added to the external references page of "Solid Surface"?Barek, I am confused as to why you would remove the link to SolidSurface.com on the "Solid Surface" page? The domain name is the definition of the material, and it is one of the very few places online that people can actually find and purchase this wonderful and versatile material. We help manufacturers, distributors, and fabricators sell their overstock, discontinued, or remnant products that otherwise would go to the landfill. We provide material across the board from industry fabricators, to commercial outfits, cabinet shops, and even direct to DIY homeowners. I think it is very relevant to the "Solid Surface" Wikipedia page, and provides an added value to the information. I hope you can take this into consideration. Thank you 216.81.57.38 ( talk) 17:31, 20 September 2011 (UTC) Kyle, 20 September 2011
Dear BarekDear Barek, Hello Sir, I wonder, why did you delete the last wikipedia page which I created? Luxury Rules I am trying to create it again, please I am new here on wikipedia, I am doing the best of my own, with internal wikipedia links. Thank you. TheBestForYou — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheBestForYou ( talk • contribs) 02:11, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
?Inappropriate links? Why? Also, on the Splinter Cell: Conviction Page, the link to my wiki had been removed, yet the Splinter Cell Wiki gets a link! Unless you didn't know, both of those belong to Wikia, and so are both unofficial. Sorry that I have no account, by the way. 83.104.45.51 ( talk) 15:36, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
I'm having a problem with an archive URL. I'm sure it is User error. Please take a look. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 15:50, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
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Page protection of Rory WilliamsHi there. While a good idea generally, I don't think it was necessary at this time. I warned both of those who edit-warred and they seem to accept to stop that behavior; unless others start to edit-war, blocking them if they continue is imho the better way to go instead. Regards So Why 20:17, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
Revision to Lynnwood High SchoolHi Barek. I would like to understand why you deleted my External Link to a YouTube video of the subject of this article. Is it generally unacceptable to link to YouTube, did you feel the video itself was inappropriate, or is there another reason? I see other school articles with almost identical links so assumed it was ok to add one here. Thanks. Architectsea ( talk) 16:36, 30 September 2011 (UTC) Talk:Architectsea
Revision to Canvas printHi Barek, I have a query with regards to the 'Canvas Print' page which you have recently edited: Could you explain why there is an extermal link allowed to artbypeople.co.uk in the references section, but you removed the link to yourimage2canvas.co.uk - both links are for different references and both link to the options/glossary pages, which offer additional information. This practice is common throughout Wikipedia and was not intended as a spam link as you referenced it. I am happy to add further detail to the Wiki entry, but was concerned that I would be duplicating content held on another site. Let me know the best way to proceed. Best Regards Paul — Preceding unsigned comment added by Paul 9DT ( talk • contribs) 14:27, 4 October 2011 (UTC) Talk:Paul 9DT — Preceding unsigned comment added by Paul 9DT ( talk • contribs) 14:29, 4 October 2011 (UTC)
PROJECTHello, As I messaged another user I am a student doing work for a project using Wikipedia. The previous user finished my reference before I had a chance to go back and finish it. So I lost the comparison page from the original to my citation. I am new to editing wikipedia so it takes longer for me to make my revisions. I have to hand in revisions as a part of my project which is why I had to add to the title in order to be able to compare my page to a previous page without the revision. So I would appreciate it if you would allow time wherever you see my name before correcting one of my edits. Otherwise I cannot take credit for them. Thank You! Rojast07 ( talk) 00:52, 19 September 2011 (UTC) Cienega High School Hey, since you didnt like how i changed the Cienega page you can maybe help me by explaining why the thumbnail doesnt pop up on facebook even though i uploaded it on wikipedia. when i change the text it also appears changed on facebook. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JohnnyWhonny ( talk • contribs) 14:29, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
Not exactly Amanda Knoxworthy, but it is a current topic. Please take a look. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 13:34, 7 October 2011 (UTC)
My LinkHi Barek, Why was the link, that I added, dropped on the high altitude cooking article? I think it has good, to-the-point info on the subject and should be allowed. The link URL is: mountainprofessor.com/high-altitude-cooking.html Thanks, Whit — Preceding unsigned comment added by Whitaker Fulton ( talk • contribs) 01:12, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
Hi Barek, OK, thats fair enough but I did not delibertly break any guidelines and its not right for you to imply that. If you want to remove the link thats fine but to call the site spam is over the top as you know that both of the editors(Fraserfir and Whitaker Fulton[yes thats me and I do know Fraserfir]) you mentioned are newbies and didn't know any better. I happen to know that the site is from a very credible source so you need to quit calling mountainprofessor.com spam just because some editors made a technical mistake and it needs to be removed from that spam list ASAP! Thanks, Whit — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.59.120.96 ( talk) 13:00, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
Barek, I understand that they were warned but the warnings were not specific as to exactly what was wrong and they honestly didn't understand. So I think you should have a little more grace with newbies and explain the reasons why ,specificly, when you block one of their edits. To say that they are spammers and to say that their account "was clearly a Spam / advertising-only account" is just flat-out mean. One more thing ---- does this mean that even a well seasoned Wiki editor,like yourself who knows all about the ins and outs of the guidelines, won't be able to link to mountainprofessor.com if they so see fit? Thanks, Whit — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.59.120.96 ( talk) 20:47, 11 October 2011 (UTC)
Thank you...... for clearing the vandalism from my Talk page. — Malik Shabazz Talk/ Stalk 21:13, 15 October 2011 (UTC) glasgow.com postsHi Barek Our domains are not spam links we are Geo domainers and our posts are all about geo domains. if your search Wikipedia you will see that there is a section on geo domains. so can you please stop cutting out my posts. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Domainscot ( talk • contribs) 22:50, 14 October 2011 (UTC)
hii suggest blocking people who destroys Napoleon II article ! Neogeolegend ( talk) 16:42, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
Please be careful when calling edits vandalismPlease read wikipedia:vandalism, and refrain from calling edits vandalism that are not. [6]. See the talk page as well. Buddy431 ( talk) 18:09, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
Bank of AmericaI see that you undid my edits for Bank of America, simply because the previous information was documented. While it was documented, it is incorrect. There is no reason for this article to have any information on the Bank of Italy on it aside from the infomation relative to the establishment of the Bank of America in 1928-1929. The Bank of Italy page covers that history and there is no need to repeat it, just as there is no need to repeat the information concerning the Bank of America, Los Angeles, which per-dates the entrance of Giannini into the picture. Restoring the paragraph without even trying to talk with me about the edits merely serves the purpose to continue the myth at Giannini found BoA and he did it on his own. Both of the following article deatil Monnette's role in the merger, Resolution Aside from the histories funded by the bank that venerate Giannini, what proof would you accept? Sjkoblentz ( talk) 21:56, 19 October 2011 (UTC)
Orcas Island article"being notable is irrelevant - the article is about the island, not the museum. The link would be appropriate in article about the museum, but not in an article about the island" - Your most recent edit summary on the reversion is much more explanatory and appropriate, something your original edit summary lacked. Reasonable explanations for reverting are always preferable and appreciated. Even so, if notability isn't the issue, why did you bring up notability to begin with ("if the museum is notable, the link would belong in its own article, but not here")? Lhb1239 ( talk) 02:17, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
Only that at the bottom of the page is is "Copyright © 2011 East Kilbride" and it's a .uk domain, which in the USA .us domains are restricted to government bodies I think (right? Maybe this not true, although I've always assumed it), although not sure if that applies over there. Other than that I didn't much look at the page. It does look like a news site rather than a town site, so not sure. I don't know what geodomainer means, but anyway it seems a useful site. Maybe since there's a dispute over whether it's offical -- on further look, it sure doesn't look like any town website I've seen -- the description should be changed to "News and links related to East Kilbride" or just "East Kilbride website" or something. Herostratus ( talk) 03:20, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Well, for starters, it looks like a good link. If you're looking at the article, you're possibly interested in the town, and the link provides more information about the town -- news stories, some photos, and so forth. There is also apparently a directory of businesses and so forth, which its not our job to provide but which certainly doesn't detract from the user's experience. Can you explain how this is not a useful link? WP:EL doesn't discourage such links and WP:NOTREPOSITORY, which is about linkfarms, certainly doesn't. I don't know about the several links in that article that should be removed that you refer tom, but I'd caution being overzealous in removing links generally. The basic purpose of external links as I understand it is "Since you're interested in the subject of this article, here are some websites you might find of interest", and if the links meet that standard they should probably stay in (assuming they're not WP:ELNO links). Right? There are a lot of rules on Wikipedia but if they stand in the way of providing useful information they should be interpreted loosely or ignored, I guess. Herostratus ( talk) 04:15, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Edit conflict: :Actually, I looked at it, and there are a lot of sucky links in that article -- most of them, actually. I just think the one were' talking about is OK. I removed one which was purely a commercial site, and then after a bit more though removed these three which were possibly OK but basically were poor-quality:
The football team I'd keep, and the picture gallery. This "dmoz" thing I've never heard of, and it looks great! It led me to the East Kilbride News, which I added. But yes I think you should add that link, by all means! Herostratus ( talk) 04:33, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
I just discovered a coincidence with User:Factoid, whom you blockedSo, in his latest protest to get unblocked, [7] Factiod ( talk · contribs) comments that he was editing a version of the article that disappeared. I see what happened in the edit history, around 13:00 UTC on 29 Oct, where some major changes got reverted. What's curious is that those major changes were being made by Ran kurosawa ( talk · contribs). Ran's last edit was at 11:11, 29 October 2011, and it was a message to another user complaining about bias in the CueCat article. Factiod's first edit was at 12:37, 29 October 2011. I've been pretty heavy in the AGF department with Factiod to this point. I've tried to engage him in discussion on the edits he's trying to make. I want to continue to make sure he's dealt with in good faith. I don't see anything greatly abusive that's been done with these two accounts; however, does it look like they are related? — C.Fred ( talk) 02:10, 30 October 2011 (UTC)
bloggertipsseotricksWhy are you deleting my link which is totally related to that topic and could give the good experience to the visitors. Ok check out the last external link of anchor text is "what is Google Panda/Farmer". why did you give an external link to that article while our article contains not only, what is Google Panda while it is also contains the solution for those who has been hit by the Panda update. ok compare the articles of both "me and the last external link what I mentioned above" and give me proper reason what we have not and what he have? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shadabiitr ( talk • contribs) 20:11, 31 October 2011 (UTC)
You blocked this user for 72 hours for edit warring on David Carr. Immediately upon returning, the editor is back to the same behavior. Can we block him again now or do we have to wait for him to violate 3RR again? – Muboshgu ( talk) 23:37, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
User:ProofplusHey, based on an IRC request I just undid the autoblock for User:Proofplus, since you unblocked the user. Feel free to undo/alter etc. at will, since I was bold about it. Thanks, Steven Walling • talk 19:08, 2 November 2011 (UTC)
IP vandalHi Barek, I see that you've been reverting some IP vandalism to Dover Demon. This the work of an IP serial vandal that I've previously reported - see User talk:EncMstr, who is attempting to construct a filter. Cheers, Bahudhara ( talk) 07:35, 3 November 2011 (UTC) tleave2000howdie, and I hope I have finally found the right page here to query: why did you revert my edit of Bill Gates' page? I thought I was only reporting fact, ie that there had been accusations of discrimination. Those accusations were well documented and readers were fervently directed to check the sources of those accusations. I didn't intend to condone those accusations but felt that they were of significant gravity that they should at least be reported in as significant a resource as wikipedia. Please feel free to edit the report as much as you like, but I would feel much better about the situation if the info had not been removed completely. I genuinely feel that this topic would benefit from your concentrated attention, more so than almost anyone else. Do you think that you could present the topic of minority issues with regards to Bill Gates in a way that would be in keeping with wikipedia's high standards? I would love to see that, especially if you were able to keep the reference to the scholarship's entrance criteria. All the best and hoping to see your contributions with regard to this issue. Many thanks, Toby. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tleave2000 ( talk • contribs) 22:35, 7 November 2011
Could you please look at footnote 7. Won't display the accessdate. OCD, and it tasks me. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 15:45, 9 November 2011 (UTC)
You speedied the userpage, but would you mind making a block too? Jasper Deng (talk) 22:28, 11 November 2011 (UTC)
Bell System Memorial Historical Web SiteBarek, You have removed the bellsystemmemorial.org or bellsystemmemorial.com web links that originally were listed on the various related web sites, such as at&t Verizon, etc. The Bell System Memorial is a non-profit historical web site that at&t, Verizon, Bell Labs, and others use for reference. In fact, our web site receives between 800,000k to 900,000 unique visitors monthly, and we are contacted by the phone companies themselves for information that is in our historical archives. The Bell System Memorial was recognized by USA Today in 2003 as one of the "Hot Sites"; http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/hotsites/2003/2003-04-02-hotsites.htm So, bottom line is, this site is relevant to be listed where it should be, and enhances the Wikipedia articles that it is associated with. Before arbitrarily remove sites without further clarification or investigation, why not ask? I would like to further discuss this with you, so as to clarify any confusion that administrators at Wikipedia might have. Regards, DeWitt Hoopes — Preceding unsigned comment added by Porticus ( talk • contribs) 23:42, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
CptnonoDo you plan on leaving the other editor a warning for vandalizing my page? Cptnono ( talk) 05:02, 17 November 2011 (UTC)
Explination pleaseBarek, I would like for you to explain me something. Why in the world did you delete my entry of Miadore.com, when a different moderator modified everything so the page was in line with Wikipedia's guidelines. Due to the fact my mother tongue isn't English, my entry for Miadore.com wasn't in line with Wikipedia's guidelines and marked for speedy deletion. However, a Wikipedia moderator by the name of MikeWazowski, modified everything so it was in line with the guidelines. Do explain me, why you considered to still delete this page?! Shi Jiaxue Shijiaxue ( talk) 14:32, 20 November 2011 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
Michael CrookYou keep reverting the listing for this person under Rome, New York. This subject has a pending page, and is well known for his anti-military projects. He meets the criteria for notable persons, in that he's gotten much media attention, most recently for claiming a rape victim who committed suicide wanted it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Michael_Crook He's been cited in Details Magazine, Syracuse Post-Standard, Fox News Channel, Wired Magazine..and many more. Unlimitedtruths ( talk) 00:49, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
ThanksI really wish vandals would get their information correct before insulting...me being white and Lutheran. Sheesh! It's so much you almost have to do the vandals jobs for them anymore. :) Anywho, thanks for the revert. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 19:44, 22 November 2011 (UTC) RequestCould you semi-protect my talk page for, let's say, a month? I really don't get that much traffic from IP users and new users unless they are people like Donuthead. Thanks. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 21:50, 23 November 2011 (UTC)
Thanks!Thanks for taking care of the vandal to my talk page. Yobol ( talk) 20:34, 24 November 2011 (UTC) Do you have a Hitler complex?On the 2 Unlimited page, you keep maliciously deleting a section that has everything to do with 2 Unlimited. The fan club and the author's book discusses 2 Unlimited. Are you working for the group or do you have some sort of Hitler complex? The subject matter is directly related to 2 Unlimited. Now stop deleting it. Unlimitedtruths ( talk) 22:32, 26 November 2011 (UTC)
LOL! You whine like a child. Can't take criticism, so you whine to ANI. You DO realize IP addresses are easy to come by, and your silly bans are worthless, right? 2 Unlimited existed between 1993 and 1996. So delete the whole article, then. Unless you have ulterior motives, of course. Unlimitedtruths ( talk) 00:57, 27 November 2011 (UTC)
Forgot one[13]. Jasper Deng (talk) 04:47, 27 November 2011 (UTC)
Crime in SwitzerlandHi Barek, I saw your revert of the edit to the article on Switzerland by Trandana. I had read through the addition and thought it was pretty good. I was just going to add a "refimprove" template to the article and had left a note to the user about adding sources. Then I saw your revert. Would you be willing to reconsider the revert? Sunray ( talk) 18:56, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
Barek, Please take a look. See if I missed anything. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 20:11, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
Allyn wikipediaHi there, I sure didn't mean to use this for personal promotion. One error on the page is calling the North Bay Review a newspaper. It is not. It is actually the newsletter of the Allyn Community Association. Can we get that fixed? I just wrote facts I know, and indeed the community events of Allyn are what make this place unique. Allyn Days draws 5,000 people every year. We also added a Geoduck festival last year that made big news across the state. It looks like it will be an annual event. Anyhow, I don't have a ton of time, but someone alerted me to the fact that when they googled North Bay Review, this was all they found and it wasn't correct. Until the website gets done, this is the only place people can learn about Allyn, so I'd love to see it more complete. I'm not an encylopedia writer. I'm a direct mail writer and a newsletter editor. Seems harmless to have at least more info there that is correct (which mine was) than a relatively puny incorrect listing as it was. Thanks for letting me know my edits weren't acceptable. And I appreciate any help you can give to fix it up a bit. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.125.224.82 ( talk) 17:19, 8 December 2011 (UTC)
Hello. It was brought to my attention that the above user has basically taken my username and rearranged it. I'm re-posting what I put on the page for Usernames for administrator attention:
I realize a bot has already added this user to a list, but I wanted to make sure a human being is aware of it. I saw on the history page of the above project page that you've already blocked the user for 31 hours (effective from yesterday), but if there is any further action that can be taken (i.e. having this user's name changed), I'd greatly appreciate it, as I'd rather not have people confusing me for this user. Thank you. Ryecatcher773 ( talk) 21:10, 8 December 2011 (UTC) Philippe StarckThe site i add, is not direct advertising, is something related to Philippe Starck, he is the designer of the Icon vallarta towers in puerto vallarta mexico. http://www.luxurypvallarta.com/icon-vallarta/ if you take the time to please check that page, at the bottom of the page, is a description of Phillipe and links to his official website. Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Xdigitalnet ( talk • contribs) 06:30, 10 December 2011 (UTC)
I was stupid.I know - tagging Eric was stupid, and I only realised my mistake after Huggle had tagged it. Tried to undo, but it said the article was already identicle to the previous version so I have no idea what happened there. Feel free to trout me. Osarius : T : C : Been CSD'd? 00:02, 13 December 2011 (UTC)
Is there an infobox you can insert. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 17:12, 13 December 2011 (UTC)
My patience snapped on this; whilst I'm involved, this isn't a content dispute so I don't think I'm overstepping my authority. Thanks for all your reverts! Ged UK 12:56, 23 December 2011 (UTC)
Having problems getting the infobox to show everything. Can you help? Thanx. Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 19:21, 23 December 2011 (UTC) A cookie for you!
Semi'dJust semi'd your talk. You can remove it when you please. – Connormah ( talk) 00:06, 27 December 2011 (UTC) ECLYPIA™Just putting in a word for User:ECLYPIA™, who you've just blocked indefinitely. This user account wasn't a vandalism only account. Rather someone who took ownership of an article, and then threw a tantrum when others removed their OR and POVs. I think they should get a second chance, after a period cooling off. For your consideration. -- Escape Orbit (Talk) 00:07, 27 December 2011 (UTC)
Probably gonna need a semi...... on my talk page because of this little creep. Cheers :> Doc talk 00:26, 27 December 2011 (UTC)
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