I'll add my name (IP) to the list of those bothered by your reversions. I added a link for Kronos to the Gyros page because almost every Gyros shop in the US is supplied by Kronos, thus, if you want to learn more about Gyros and Gyros restaurants the best place to learn is not from the Wikipedia page but from Kronos directly. This is not an endorsement or advertisement for the company, simply a fact. Your reversion is, in my mind, akin to calling a link to McDonald's on a Big Mac page vandalism.
I was just editing this article this evening, and adding legitimate, journalistic, internal and external references and content... a 'bot' has somehow marked it as spam... which it is NOT. The articles are form multiple sources, including 2 from bankrate.com which specifically address this finance topic. "Shadowbot" marked as spam incorrectly, and you requested deletion (CSD g11)? Not sure what to do, but please help and revert money_merge_account to last version updated 02:18, 4 June 2007 by 208.118.22.69. Thanks... I'm relatively new to wikipedia editing, and just wanted to contribute on something I happen to know about.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.118.22.69 ( talk)
This image is not in the public domain. I recognize that the BBC would like to see it widely used, but this does not clear it of copyright concerns. The URL you cite [1] for evidence of PD does not indicate in any respect that it is in the public domain. In fact, that URL notes code to be used to use the image, which calls the image from BBC servers. This 'release' does not permit the image to be hosted somewhere else. Rather, the opposite. By distributing the image in this way, the BBC is increasing traffic to their site. This generates a commercial interest. If the BBC wanted to release the image specifically into the public domain, they were well capable of doing so. Yet, they did not. If you want to have this image be in the public domain, you can request the BBC to do so. Instructions for handling this sort of request are located at Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission. If you'd like assistance with that, I'd be happy to help. In the meantime, I've appropriately re-tagged the image back to fair use and removed it from your userpage. Please do not re-add the image or re-tag it as PD without obtaining specific release from the BBC. If you have any questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. Thanks, -- Durin 02:09, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
As per Wikiproject Cricket guidelines, cricketers with appearances at first-class level are notable for inclusion. This is true of Woakes. Bobo . 12:22, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
I have removed the CSD tag from this article because I don't think this is a clear incidence of spam. I would suggest that if you think the notability is under dispute you take it to articles for deletion. Natalie 14:43, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
Its kind of a moot point now that the article has been deleted, but what external link(s) did I put on that page that was inappropriate? One of the important concepts of Wikipedia is providing verifiable information, how can I do that if I am then accused of providing inappropriate external links, or promoting a specific site? (neither was/is my intention)
I understand (now) that the money merge account is a trademark of one company, but that was not clear until after the Wikipedia article had evolved for a while. If a person is looking for information on the topic, as I was, Wikipedia should be an excellent resource for that. I understand why, but I'm sorry to see it deleted. ...and again, I have no ties with any websites, businesses or programs listed in the article. Eddie Jones 22:19, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
I have removed the deletion tag from this article and placed my reasons why in the discussion for it. Please see it at your earliest convenience and inform me if you are still in disagreement. Thank you, Fractalchez 00:01, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
I have removed the {{ prod}} tag from Thomas C Hewitt, which you proposed for deletion, because its deletion has previously been contested or viewed as controversial. Proposed deletion is not for controversial deletions. For this reason, it is best not to propose deletion of articles that have previously been de-{{ prod}}ed, even by the article creator, or which have previously been listed on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. If you still think the article should be deleted, please don't add the {{ prod}} template back to the article, but feel free to list it at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. Thanks! Od Mishehu 12:17, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
Can you explain, in your own words, why you think Brown's gas and HHO gas should be deleted? The HHO article still needs some work to be neutral and scientific (which the nominator keeps disrupting), but the Brown's gas article is pretty good at this point.
Even if you think the current article isn't well written, that's not a good reason for deleting it.
Where does it violate WP:SPAM?
Not all of the verifiable references are in the article yet, but they exist. Here's the list. Places this has been mentioned in the popular press, references for the peer-reviewed journal article, and links to skeptic forums. Perfectly reliable, verifiable sources for the claims and debunking in the article. If you think it still needs work, feel free to help us debunk it. Nomen is either a pseudoskeptic who doesn't understand how to write neutrally about a hoax, or deliberately obfuscating the issue from a "scientific" viewpoint to keep the public misled. — Omegatron 14:18, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
I've been asked by Omegatron to elaborate further on my reasoning. I will but I first want to make sure I understand his comments correctly. Omegatron claims this article is regarding a hoax, yet this is not at all mentioned in the article.
In addition please do not quote WP:Abuse of deletion process like it's chips, I don't see how it fits in here.
You supported the proposal to delete and suggested user IPSOS might have a conflict of interest.
The proposed deletion discussion was removed because the person who made the nomination was an alleged sockpuppet and has since been banned.
The original reason for the nomination was valid as the article clearly does not meet Wikipedia criteria for inclusion. On that basis alone I would ask you to resurrect the Articles For Discussion process so that the integrity of Wikipedia Content is protected.
As a member of good-standing you are able to reopen the discussion.
At the end of the day the alleged dispute is about a conflict of interest where IPSOS is attacking Mandrake Press and defending Mandrake of Oxford.
However, all I ask is that you act in the best interest of Wikipedia and judge the Mandrake of Oxford article SOLELY on its merits. thanks-- 86.147.169.220 17:06, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for reverting my page! I'm not really sure of what to do in that kind of conflict, it hasn't happened to me before. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SouperAwesome ( talk • contribs)
I was wondering what that infobox with the "AfD's for this article" has anything to do with the article itself. The Ukrain article has absolutely nothing to do with those Ukraine oriented AfD's.-- Atlan ( talk) 21:59, 7 June 2007 (UTC)
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Please do not use 'no assertion of notability' as a reason to nominate speedy deletion for Harvard professors, as you did for Karen Leigh King. Did you look at the backlinks? This person is referenced in numerous places. Charles Matthews 16:41, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
The point is otherwise. Your reference to AfD is an indication that at very most you should have nominated this for PROD deletion. It is actually ridiculous to call a link to an official page, which provides a CV with a full listing of publications and awards as other than verifiable support of notability. Please note that WP:CSD explicitly says A7 is for 'unremarkable' people. I don't know why you think unremarkable people get into endowed chairs at Harvard, which by many surveys is the world's #1 university. Charles Matthews 18:14, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
You left me a "message", I have no idea how to reply, perhaps this will suffice. I'm not sure why you deleted my entry, you left no comments stating why, other then some boilerplate pointing me to wikipedia guidelines. I copied the format of another longlived entry. I'm not related to the information in any way, other then I thought it was useful knowledge that others might like. Thanks for deleting all that time I spent formatting. I'm 100% sure I won't ever try to post a new article. Techsmith 02:32, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
Thank you visiting and commenting at my RfA, I have tried to expand on my philosophy and answers, and hope that these address your concerns. Even if they don't, thanks for stopping by. DrKiernan 12:37, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
Just as a reference point, when I say week keep I mean I am not going to defend it further, or weak delete similarly. I think others use it in the same way--meaning that the opposite position is also in one's opinion tenable. It counts the same as a keep if !votes are added up, which is of course not always the best way to decide on a close. DGG 17:34, 17 June 2007 (UTC)
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I'll add my name (IP) to the list of those bothered by your reversions. I added a link for Kronos to the Gyros page because almost every Gyros shop in the US is supplied by Kronos, thus, if you want to learn more about Gyros and Gyros restaurants the best place to learn is not from the Wikipedia page but from Kronos directly. This is not an endorsement or advertisement for the company, simply a fact. Your reversion is, in my mind, akin to calling a link to McDonald's on a Big Mac page vandalism.
I was just editing this article this evening, and adding legitimate, journalistic, internal and external references and content... a 'bot' has somehow marked it as spam... which it is NOT. The articles are form multiple sources, including 2 from bankrate.com which specifically address this finance topic. "Shadowbot" marked as spam incorrectly, and you requested deletion (CSD g11)? Not sure what to do, but please help and revert money_merge_account to last version updated 02:18, 4 June 2007 by 208.118.22.69. Thanks... I'm relatively new to wikipedia editing, and just wanted to contribute on something I happen to know about.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.118.22.69 ( talk)
This image is not in the public domain. I recognize that the BBC would like to see it widely used, but this does not clear it of copyright concerns. The URL you cite [1] for evidence of PD does not indicate in any respect that it is in the public domain. In fact, that URL notes code to be used to use the image, which calls the image from BBC servers. This 'release' does not permit the image to be hosted somewhere else. Rather, the opposite. By distributing the image in this way, the BBC is increasing traffic to their site. This generates a commercial interest. If the BBC wanted to release the image specifically into the public domain, they were well capable of doing so. Yet, they did not. If you want to have this image be in the public domain, you can request the BBC to do so. Instructions for handling this sort of request are located at Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission. If you'd like assistance with that, I'd be happy to help. In the meantime, I've appropriately re-tagged the image back to fair use and removed it from your userpage. Please do not re-add the image or re-tag it as PD without obtaining specific release from the BBC. If you have any questions about this, I'd be happy to answer. Thanks, -- Durin 02:09, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
As per Wikiproject Cricket guidelines, cricketers with appearances at first-class level are notable for inclusion. This is true of Woakes. Bobo . 12:22, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
I have removed the CSD tag from this article because I don't think this is a clear incidence of spam. I would suggest that if you think the notability is under dispute you take it to articles for deletion. Natalie 14:43, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
Its kind of a moot point now that the article has been deleted, but what external link(s) did I put on that page that was inappropriate? One of the important concepts of Wikipedia is providing verifiable information, how can I do that if I am then accused of providing inappropriate external links, or promoting a specific site? (neither was/is my intention)
I understand (now) that the money merge account is a trademark of one company, but that was not clear until after the Wikipedia article had evolved for a while. If a person is looking for information on the topic, as I was, Wikipedia should be an excellent resource for that. I understand why, but I'm sorry to see it deleted. ...and again, I have no ties with any websites, businesses or programs listed in the article. Eddie Jones 22:19, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
I have removed the deletion tag from this article and placed my reasons why in the discussion for it. Please see it at your earliest convenience and inform me if you are still in disagreement. Thank you, Fractalchez 00:01, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
I have removed the {{ prod}} tag from Thomas C Hewitt, which you proposed for deletion, because its deletion has previously been contested or viewed as controversial. Proposed deletion is not for controversial deletions. For this reason, it is best not to propose deletion of articles that have previously been de-{{ prod}}ed, even by the article creator, or which have previously been listed on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. If you still think the article should be deleted, please don't add the {{ prod}} template back to the article, but feel free to list it at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. Thanks! Od Mishehu 12:17, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
Can you explain, in your own words, why you think Brown's gas and HHO gas should be deleted? The HHO article still needs some work to be neutral and scientific (which the nominator keeps disrupting), but the Brown's gas article is pretty good at this point.
Even if you think the current article isn't well written, that's not a good reason for deleting it.
Where does it violate WP:SPAM?
Not all of the verifiable references are in the article yet, but they exist. Here's the list. Places this has been mentioned in the popular press, references for the peer-reviewed journal article, and links to skeptic forums. Perfectly reliable, verifiable sources for the claims and debunking in the article. If you think it still needs work, feel free to help us debunk it. Nomen is either a pseudoskeptic who doesn't understand how to write neutrally about a hoax, or deliberately obfuscating the issue from a "scientific" viewpoint to keep the public misled. — Omegatron 14:18, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
I've been asked by Omegatron to elaborate further on my reasoning. I will but I first want to make sure I understand his comments correctly. Omegatron claims this article is regarding a hoax, yet this is not at all mentioned in the article.
In addition please do not quote WP:Abuse of deletion process like it's chips, I don't see how it fits in here.
You supported the proposal to delete and suggested user IPSOS might have a conflict of interest.
The proposed deletion discussion was removed because the person who made the nomination was an alleged sockpuppet and has since been banned.
The original reason for the nomination was valid as the article clearly does not meet Wikipedia criteria for inclusion. On that basis alone I would ask you to resurrect the Articles For Discussion process so that the integrity of Wikipedia Content is protected.
As a member of good-standing you are able to reopen the discussion.
At the end of the day the alleged dispute is about a conflict of interest where IPSOS is attacking Mandrake Press and defending Mandrake of Oxford.
However, all I ask is that you act in the best interest of Wikipedia and judge the Mandrake of Oxford article SOLELY on its merits. thanks-- 86.147.169.220 17:06, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for reverting my page! I'm not really sure of what to do in that kind of conflict, it hasn't happened to me before. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SouperAwesome ( talk • contribs)
I was wondering what that infobox with the "AfD's for this article" has anything to do with the article itself. The Ukrain article has absolutely nothing to do with those Ukraine oriented AfD's.-- Atlan ( talk) 21:59, 7 June 2007 (UTC)
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« Snowolf How can I help? » 08:04, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Please do not use 'no assertion of notability' as a reason to nominate speedy deletion for Harvard professors, as you did for Karen Leigh King. Did you look at the backlinks? This person is referenced in numerous places. Charles Matthews 16:41, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
The point is otherwise. Your reference to AfD is an indication that at very most you should have nominated this for PROD deletion. It is actually ridiculous to call a link to an official page, which provides a CV with a full listing of publications and awards as other than verifiable support of notability. Please note that WP:CSD explicitly says A7 is for 'unremarkable' people. I don't know why you think unremarkable people get into endowed chairs at Harvard, which by many surveys is the world's #1 university. Charles Matthews 18:14, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
You left me a "message", I have no idea how to reply, perhaps this will suffice. I'm not sure why you deleted my entry, you left no comments stating why, other then some boilerplate pointing me to wikipedia guidelines. I copied the format of another longlived entry. I'm not related to the information in any way, other then I thought it was useful knowledge that others might like. Thanks for deleting all that time I spent formatting. I'm 100% sure I won't ever try to post a new article. Techsmith 02:32, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
Thank you visiting and commenting at my RfA, I have tried to expand on my philosophy and answers, and hope that these address your concerns. Even if they don't, thanks for stopping by. DrKiernan 12:37, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
Just as a reference point, when I say week keep I mean I am not going to defend it further, or weak delete similarly. I think others use it in the same way--meaning that the opposite position is also in one's opinion tenable. It counts the same as a keep if !votes are added up, which is of course not always the best way to decide on a close. DGG 17:34, 17 June 2007 (UTC)
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