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Thanks for your efforts to keep WP less full of spam. Doc James ( talk · contribs · email) 16:21, 28 July 2017 (UTC) |
/info/en/?search=Karen_Mitzo_Hilderbrand My page was deleted and I am not sure why? It said I tried too many pages or something like that. this is actually my first one. I wrote it in a format just like many of my musician friends? Can you please help me restore it? I can be reached at (Redacted) Thank you so much Karen Hilderbrand — Preceding unsigned comment added by Khilderbrand ( talk • contribs) 20:29, 30 September 2017 (UTC)
Unfortunately, our open editing policy makes it easy for people to operate scams using Wikipedia as a platform. The methods employed by Manc1234 are:
Sometimes we catch these people , sometimes we don't. We caught this one and the article was deleted. It cannot be restored. It must be rewritten from scratch by an editor who is not connected with the subject. First created 23:18, June 14, 2017 as one of his user draft templates of BLP to contact. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 00:19, 1 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello Kudpung, sorry to bother you. Whenever you have time, would you mind taking a look at this user? They seem to be contributing in good faith, but with extremely poor judgement ( Removing a complaint from my talk page, applying for rollback and pending changes repeatedly after literally having just been declined and revoked respectively). Regards, Alex Shih Talk 02:28, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
I thought this was a great idea. Another one is needed, though the editor is a bit over 500 edits. See Wikipedia:Move review/Log/2017 October#Spot the dog. Bad RM closes, bad "vandalism" tagging, bad SD tagging, trying to become DRN moderator (while involved in an DR), repeatedly asking for user permissions, wikilawyering, incompetent handling of edit semi-protected requests, doesn't understand WP:CONSENSUS at all, severely defiant attitude when problems are pointed out, etc. Constructive editor, very unconstructive wanna-be admin. — SMcCandlish ☏ ¢ >ʌⱷ҅ᴥⱷʌ< 09:42, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
Just a note to let you know that an AfD you participated in is up for review here. Thanks. John from Idegon ( talk) 20:28, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
Someone just applied for a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation to improve the New Page Creation feed and help new page patrollers. Since you are one of the most experienced contributor in that project I thought I would notify you in hope to have some inputs about the proposed project. It seemed like a costly project, I just feel it is necessary to get people involved before WMF spend donation money on this. Cheers! Jim Carter 21:52, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
Template:Uw-NPR-1 has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Ten Pound Hammer • ( What did I screw up now?) 05:11, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello. I'm afraid of CSD quality pages slipping into article space. Is there a system/method to check for unready drafts moving into article space? How can I take part? Thanks, Dlohcierekim ( talk) 22:25, 5 October 2017 (UTC)
We think the claims of adminhood are bogus, at least as far as I am aware. There have been some usurpation of identity but no genuine paid admin. ☆ Bri ( talk) 16:30, 6 October 2017 (UTC)
Does the page Le Tour du Monde now conform to your requirements? Thanks -- BeckenhamBear ( talk) 19:48, 7 October 2017 (UTC)
I know you are knowledgeable and active in the process of reviewing drafts as well as knowledgeable about new page patrol. I'm sorry to report that I'm not active in either.
I think I know that new articles created in draft space are not indexed until they have been submitted and accepted by a reviewer which has a nontrivial backlog of a month or two perhaps?
I'm weaker on a new page patrol process but I assume that an article created directly in mainspace by a new editor is not indexed until it has been patrolled through the new page patrol process. Is this correct?
I know we use the word "review" for the process by which draft articles are looked at, and I think new page patrol uses the word "patrolled" but can I refer to that process also as a "review"?
While, I'm interested in generally having a better understanding of the processes, this is prompted by a question about a specific article Brabble, which I see is not yet been patrolled. I'm trying to respond to an OTRS query about the expected timing, and don't want to answer incorrectly. I don't think we have to be precise about the timing but while I think I know there's a backlog of over a month on draft reviews I didn't think the new page review backlog was that long so I'm wondering whether this article, created 18 September, has special issues, or if the new page patrol backlog is simply that long.
I'm going to leave a link to this discussion to the person asking the question.-- S Philbrick (Talk) 15:01, 9 October 2017 (UTC)
Thank you for note about requirements living biographical pages on Serge-Thomas Bonino. I added a couple references and will remove the tag. I plan to fill out the page more later.
Nighm ( talk) 12:20, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
Hi from the states! Could you please take a look at WvsdSue, her talk and contributions and my talk? It's my feeling she should be blocked until she shows she understands the TOU in re PAID. Obviously I cannot do that, but you can. Defer to your judgement in this matter of course. John from Idegon ( talk) 19:10, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
I see you protected it for 15 days. That's perfectly fair, although I think it'd just be fine to have it on protect for a week. In case it isn't clear, what happened is the US soccer team was just eliminated from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, with Bruce Arena being the recently re-appointed coach. Hence people taking their frustration out on his article. Hopefully they'll all simmer down within a few days.
Thanks for your work!
Rafaelloaa ( talk) 02:44, 11 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello,
Thanks for the notification, but nope, these are not tests but work in progress: see Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_History#An_offline_app_for_History and Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Physics#An_offline_App_for_Physics. For the record, we're also preparing apps for pretty much every subtopic. Cheers, Stephane (Kiwix) ( talk) 10:19, 12 October 2017 (UTC)
If you wouldn't mind, I'd like you to take a second look at Global Wrestling Network and reconsider the speedy nomination. LM2000 ( talk) 13:27, 12 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello,
We would like to reinstate the Wiki page for Mark Gillespie - CEO of Three Six Zero, Entertainment Manager to Calvin Harris, Travis Scott, Frank Ocean amongst others. Please let me know how to move forward with this. It appears his page has been taken down due to a ban of sorts.
Thank you.
Hi. I hope you are having a fantastic time. It is with a sad heart that I write this message. I would like to know why the article containing information of this important piece in Isipingo has been deleted. That monument was built by people who love their town, to comemmorate and celebrate their town and its people. Thank You Generouscontributor ( talk) 09:15, 13 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello,
I needed to find an admin for six images that were uploaded to Wikimedia Commons where the contributor claimed work that wasn't theirs. The article is for the Toyota Century, a luxury limousine built for Japan. The first image that caught my attention was [File:Toyota-Century-2018-1280-01.jpg] which was created by Toyota Motor Company. This image can be found all over the 'net, and the car isn't to be officially be released until October 27 at the Tokyo Motor Show. This editor then uploaded five other images which I've seen elsewhere, [File:CENTURY ROYAL-4-714403.jpg], [File:5097659 Century Royal.jpg], [File:Maxresdefaultcenturyroyal.jpg], [File:Toyota century royal imperial 2 hearse 1.jpg]. How do we delete this copyvio files? Thanks Regushee ( talk) 22:19, 13 October 2017 (UTC))
I stumbled upon this today, Wahconah Park and found that two months ago a large block of text was pasted in that is labeled "Wahconah Park, the Short Story As researched & written by: David J. Potts". This obviously does not belong in its present form. The edit history says that this is the research submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission which led to the place being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I'm not sure if it needs to be deleted as a copyvio (I'm not sure it was ever published anywhere), needs to be deleted because it must be pure plagiarism, or it is sufficient to leave and tag it. Thanks. MB 00:45, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
Thank you for chiming in at the RfA. Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 16:58, 15 October 2017 (UTC) |
Was this your edit? If yes it may needs oversight. Regards, Alex Shih Talk 02:05, 18 October 2017 (UTC)
I disagree with your close of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Lý Thuần An. The nom and I both said the subject had no claim to notability. There was one keep !vote essentially saying the subject passed GNG. The other seems to argue either NPOL or INHERITED. I don't see how this could close as "keep"; maybe "no consensus." (I am not watching this page, so please ping me if you want my attention.) Chris Troutman ( talk) 18:54, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
An editor has asked for a deletion review of Lý Thuần An. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Chris Troutman ( talk) 19:25, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
I remember that some time back you suggested I should let new page reveiwers know about editathons but I could not find any mention of where to place such information on Wikipedia:New pages patrol. In any case, you can find details here.-- Ipigott ( talk) 07:11, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
I am contesting the speedy deletion of Library Systems & Services, please restore. -- RAN ( talk) 13:40, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
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Hey, Kudz - who oversees AfC? When an IP is long established, and has a user page-talk page, they aren't required to do anything more to get an article about a novel published, are they? Atsme 📞 📧 13:26, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
Would it be nice to upgrade this
block to an indef given the fact that his very first edit after the block was
this edit and he seems to qualify NOTHERE by a mile.Regards:)
Winged Blades of Godric
On leave
15:41, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
On a side-note, do you consider
Jon Brod to pass our notab. criterion(s)?Regards:)
Winged Blades of Godric
On leave
17:34, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
Hi,
I noticed that you Fully Protected Spokane Valley High School. Was this intentional? As far as I can tell only one user has been violating WP policy, and those edits were made in good faith. This user could be blocked from editing the article in question with Extended confirmed protection, but I think it would probably be better to answer the editor's request for help. I'd help, but I don't know how. Apparently the issue is that this high school has updated their logo and would like to see it updated on WP. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks in advance for your help! Webbbbbbber ( talk) 00:16, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
Hi, it is some time now since you suspended my NPP and AfC editing, as shown: 04:27, 27 September 2017 Kudpung (talk | contribs) changed group membership for A Den Jentyl Ettien Avel Dysklyver from extended confirmed user, new page reviewer and rollbacker to extended confirmed user and rollbacker (Temporary suspension pending investigation of subjects of BLPs)
.
This is almost a month later, so, have you finished the investigation? Dysklyver 20:50, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
hi — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.87.124.125 ( talk • contribs)
whatever side or angle one takes - there is a dammned good masters thesis in the issues raised in the naval (sic) gazing at /info/en/?search=Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#RfC:_Should_the_Reference_Desks_be_closed.3F alone methinks JarrahTree 02:04, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
WP:AFD states in the section "How to contribute" - 4th para, 2nd bullet point - (my underline and bold) If the reasons given in the deletion nomination are later addressed by editing, the nomination should be withdrawn by the nominator, and the deletion discussion will be closed by an admin. If the nominator fails to do it when you think it should have been done (people can be busy, so assume good faith on this point), leave a note on the nominator's talk page to draw their attention.
Now scroll down the page to "Withdrawing a nomination" wherein it specifically states: If no one else has supported the deletion proposal and you change your mind about the nomination, you can withdraw it. This might be because the discussion has produced new information about the topic, or because you realise the nomination was a mistake. Withdrawing a nomination can save other editors' time by cutting short the discussion. I interpret the two situations very differently. In the first, it is a matter of addressing/correcting the reason the article was nominated, and once that has been done, it doesn't matter what the iVotes are because the problem was resolved. In the second, it is a matter of the nominator changing their mind, not that the reasons were addressed. Input, please?
Atsme
📞
📧
02:02, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
To withdraw a nomination, add a note saying "Withdrawn by nominator" immediately below your nomination statement at the top of the discussion, give a brief explanation, and sign it.If no one has supported deletion of the article, you may close the discussion yourself as a WP:Speedy keep, or you may leave it for someone else to close the discussion
The AfD nominator can withdraw the nomination and close a discussion as speedy keep, if all other viewpoints expressed were for Keep and doing so does not short-circuit an ongoing discussion.
Just strike your nomination reasoning, and write something like: "nom withdraw per WP:HEY". you can also make a comment lower down in the AfD making it clear what changed your mind if you like. Dysklyver 08:55, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
I noted your question on the request for suit advice at ref/misc by 178.208.193.171. Unfortunately, we don't have enough admins who come in and look at the merits of such questions. Note this user geolocates to Gibraltar (pop. 32,000) where he claims to want to start a computer business (see his contribution history), a highly unlikely prospect, and also a request for financial and legal advice in my book.
It would help if admins like yourself would consider blocking such single-purpose accts (this user is fluent at markup, not having contributed to a single article) and hatting or deleting their questions. Unfortunately, some users feel compelled to answer every question posted at the ref desks, no matter how subjective and regardless of what policies WO:NOTAHOWTO they violate if they are "interesting". I close them when they are outrageous enough, but there are users who will edit war to retain such crud, and users who will revert valid actions of mine out of pure animus towards me personally.
Your input and action as an adult in the room would be most welcome. μηδείς ( talk) 20:26, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
How do I find distributors of computer hardware to open my own store?be even tangentially entertained? Winged Blades of Godric On leave 06:40, 29 October 2017 (UTC)
WP:DENY collapse obvious trolling |
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The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it. |
Obvious Troling question
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Note: As I'm concerned with maintaining our encyclopedia and not a general purpose Q&A site, I would prefer that this discussion continue elsewhere. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 23:54, 29 October 2017 (UTC)
Thanks and sorry for not replying earlier. Are you saying that I should fix the spelling of some words now, or is it just a general reminder? If you're talking about the ise -> ize thing, I've just fixed that. Mr KEBAB ( talk) 13:25, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
Did You refuse to Answer my Questions although You know the Answers? Explain?( 107.141.87.185 ( talk) 00:36, 30 October 2017 (UTC)).
I came to Restaurant IP. I’m the Same Guy Who asked Wariors of Virtue. Have You seen Warriors of Virtue so You can Answer my Questions on Entertainment Desk?( 107.141.87.185 ( talk) 01:01, 30 October 2017 (UTC)).
Answer my Questions about Warriors of Virtue please?( 107.141.87.185 ( talk) 01:36, 30 October 2017 (UTC)).
how this would be structured at this point, or what the criteria should be for RD volunteers given the user right, but I seriously think we should be emulating a library or academic reference desk in style and competency. Also a structure to filter trash trolling questions should be created. It looks like Yahoo answers at this time. Perhaps only questioners with a proven track record of content creation on WP, who already know how to utilise sources. A strong admin policing presence seems to be needed on this board. Just initial thoughts. I think the RD is an underused and critical resource, but which is much misunderstood by many volunteers and questioners. Simon. Irondome ( talk) 03:39, 30 October 2017 (UTC)
I've tried closing the most off topic recent threads but I get reverted. If a few users started policing the Ref desk and supporting each other, we might break the culture there. Maybe, I don't know, but banning some users is a very good start. Legacypac ( talk) 23:35, 30 October 2017 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
Thanks for your efforts to keep WP less full of spam. Doc James ( talk · contribs · email) 16:21, 28 July 2017 (UTC) |
/info/en/?search=Karen_Mitzo_Hilderbrand My page was deleted and I am not sure why? It said I tried too many pages or something like that. this is actually my first one. I wrote it in a format just like many of my musician friends? Can you please help me restore it? I can be reached at (Redacted) Thank you so much Karen Hilderbrand — Preceding unsigned comment added by Khilderbrand ( talk • contribs) 20:29, 30 September 2017 (UTC)
Unfortunately, our open editing policy makes it easy for people to operate scams using Wikipedia as a platform. The methods employed by Manc1234 are:
Sometimes we catch these people , sometimes we don't. We caught this one and the article was deleted. It cannot be restored. It must be rewritten from scratch by an editor who is not connected with the subject. First created 23:18, June 14, 2017 as one of his user draft templates of BLP to contact. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 00:19, 1 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello Kudpung, sorry to bother you. Whenever you have time, would you mind taking a look at this user? They seem to be contributing in good faith, but with extremely poor judgement ( Removing a complaint from my talk page, applying for rollback and pending changes repeatedly after literally having just been declined and revoked respectively). Regards, Alex Shih Talk 02:28, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
I thought this was a great idea. Another one is needed, though the editor is a bit over 500 edits. See Wikipedia:Move review/Log/2017 October#Spot the dog. Bad RM closes, bad "vandalism" tagging, bad SD tagging, trying to become DRN moderator (while involved in an DR), repeatedly asking for user permissions, wikilawyering, incompetent handling of edit semi-protected requests, doesn't understand WP:CONSENSUS at all, severely defiant attitude when problems are pointed out, etc. Constructive editor, very unconstructive wanna-be admin. — SMcCandlish ☏ ¢ >ʌⱷ҅ᴥⱷʌ< 09:42, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
Just a note to let you know that an AfD you participated in is up for review here. Thanks. John from Idegon ( talk) 20:28, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
Someone just applied for a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation to improve the New Page Creation feed and help new page patrollers. Since you are one of the most experienced contributor in that project I thought I would notify you in hope to have some inputs about the proposed project. It seemed like a costly project, I just feel it is necessary to get people involved before WMF spend donation money on this. Cheers! Jim Carter 21:52, 2 October 2017 (UTC)
Template:Uw-NPR-1 has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Ten Pound Hammer • ( What did I screw up now?) 05:11, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello. I'm afraid of CSD quality pages slipping into article space. Is there a system/method to check for unready drafts moving into article space? How can I take part? Thanks, Dlohcierekim ( talk) 22:25, 5 October 2017 (UTC)
We think the claims of adminhood are bogus, at least as far as I am aware. There have been some usurpation of identity but no genuine paid admin. ☆ Bri ( talk) 16:30, 6 October 2017 (UTC)
Does the page Le Tour du Monde now conform to your requirements? Thanks -- BeckenhamBear ( talk) 19:48, 7 October 2017 (UTC)
I know you are knowledgeable and active in the process of reviewing drafts as well as knowledgeable about new page patrol. I'm sorry to report that I'm not active in either.
I think I know that new articles created in draft space are not indexed until they have been submitted and accepted by a reviewer which has a nontrivial backlog of a month or two perhaps?
I'm weaker on a new page patrol process but I assume that an article created directly in mainspace by a new editor is not indexed until it has been patrolled through the new page patrol process. Is this correct?
I know we use the word "review" for the process by which draft articles are looked at, and I think new page patrol uses the word "patrolled" but can I refer to that process also as a "review"?
While, I'm interested in generally having a better understanding of the processes, this is prompted by a question about a specific article Brabble, which I see is not yet been patrolled. I'm trying to respond to an OTRS query about the expected timing, and don't want to answer incorrectly. I don't think we have to be precise about the timing but while I think I know there's a backlog of over a month on draft reviews I didn't think the new page review backlog was that long so I'm wondering whether this article, created 18 September, has special issues, or if the new page patrol backlog is simply that long.
I'm going to leave a link to this discussion to the person asking the question.-- S Philbrick (Talk) 15:01, 9 October 2017 (UTC)
Thank you for note about requirements living biographical pages on Serge-Thomas Bonino. I added a couple references and will remove the tag. I plan to fill out the page more later.
Nighm ( talk) 12:20, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
Hi from the states! Could you please take a look at WvsdSue, her talk and contributions and my talk? It's my feeling she should be blocked until she shows she understands the TOU in re PAID. Obviously I cannot do that, but you can. Defer to your judgement in this matter of course. John from Idegon ( talk) 19:10, 10 October 2017 (UTC)
I see you protected it for 15 days. That's perfectly fair, although I think it'd just be fine to have it on protect for a week. In case it isn't clear, what happened is the US soccer team was just eliminated from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, with Bruce Arena being the recently re-appointed coach. Hence people taking their frustration out on his article. Hopefully they'll all simmer down within a few days.
Thanks for your work!
Rafaelloaa ( talk) 02:44, 11 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello,
Thanks for the notification, but nope, these are not tests but work in progress: see Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_History#An_offline_app_for_History and Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Physics#An_offline_App_for_Physics. For the record, we're also preparing apps for pretty much every subtopic. Cheers, Stephane (Kiwix) ( talk) 10:19, 12 October 2017 (UTC)
If you wouldn't mind, I'd like you to take a second look at Global Wrestling Network and reconsider the speedy nomination. LM2000 ( talk) 13:27, 12 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello,
We would like to reinstate the Wiki page for Mark Gillespie - CEO of Three Six Zero, Entertainment Manager to Calvin Harris, Travis Scott, Frank Ocean amongst others. Please let me know how to move forward with this. It appears his page has been taken down due to a ban of sorts.
Thank you.
Hi. I hope you are having a fantastic time. It is with a sad heart that I write this message. I would like to know why the article containing information of this important piece in Isipingo has been deleted. That monument was built by people who love their town, to comemmorate and celebrate their town and its people. Thank You Generouscontributor ( talk) 09:15, 13 October 2017 (UTC)
Hello,
I needed to find an admin for six images that were uploaded to Wikimedia Commons where the contributor claimed work that wasn't theirs. The article is for the Toyota Century, a luxury limousine built for Japan. The first image that caught my attention was [File:Toyota-Century-2018-1280-01.jpg] which was created by Toyota Motor Company. This image can be found all over the 'net, and the car isn't to be officially be released until October 27 at the Tokyo Motor Show. This editor then uploaded five other images which I've seen elsewhere, [File:CENTURY ROYAL-4-714403.jpg], [File:5097659 Century Royal.jpg], [File:Maxresdefaultcenturyroyal.jpg], [File:Toyota century royal imperial 2 hearse 1.jpg]. How do we delete this copyvio files? Thanks Regushee ( talk) 22:19, 13 October 2017 (UTC))
I stumbled upon this today, Wahconah Park and found that two months ago a large block of text was pasted in that is labeled "Wahconah Park, the Short Story As researched & written by: David J. Potts". This obviously does not belong in its present form. The edit history says that this is the research submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission which led to the place being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I'm not sure if it needs to be deleted as a copyvio (I'm not sure it was ever published anywhere), needs to be deleted because it must be pure plagiarism, or it is sufficient to leave and tag it. Thanks. MB 00:45, 15 October 2017 (UTC)
Thank you for chiming in at the RfA. Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 16:58, 15 October 2017 (UTC) |
Was this your edit? If yes it may needs oversight. Regards, Alex Shih Talk 02:05, 18 October 2017 (UTC)
I disagree with your close of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Lý Thuần An. The nom and I both said the subject had no claim to notability. There was one keep !vote essentially saying the subject passed GNG. The other seems to argue either NPOL or INHERITED. I don't see how this could close as "keep"; maybe "no consensus." (I am not watching this page, so please ping me if you want my attention.) Chris Troutman ( talk) 18:54, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
An editor has asked for a deletion review of Lý Thuần An. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Chris Troutman ( talk) 19:25, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
I remember that some time back you suggested I should let new page reveiwers know about editathons but I could not find any mention of where to place such information on Wikipedia:New pages patrol. In any case, you can find details here.-- Ipigott ( talk) 07:11, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
I am contesting the speedy deletion of Library Systems & Services, please restore. -- RAN ( talk) 13:40, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
Welcome to
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Backlog update:
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If you wish to opt-out of future mailings, go here. TonyBallioni ( talk) 17:47, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
Hey, Kudz - who oversees AfC? When an IP is long established, and has a user page-talk page, they aren't required to do anything more to get an article about a novel published, are they? Atsme 📞 📧 13:26, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
Would it be nice to upgrade this
block to an indef given the fact that his very first edit after the block was
this edit and he seems to qualify NOTHERE by a mile.Regards:)
Winged Blades of Godric
On leave
15:41, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
On a side-note, do you consider
Jon Brod to pass our notab. criterion(s)?Regards:)
Winged Blades of Godric
On leave
17:34, 23 October 2017 (UTC)
Hi,
I noticed that you Fully Protected Spokane Valley High School. Was this intentional? As far as I can tell only one user has been violating WP policy, and those edits were made in good faith. This user could be blocked from editing the article in question with Extended confirmed protection, but I think it would probably be better to answer the editor's request for help. I'd help, but I don't know how. Apparently the issue is that this high school has updated their logo and would like to see it updated on WP. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks in advance for your help! Webbbbbbber ( talk) 00:16, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
Hi, it is some time now since you suspended my NPP and AfC editing, as shown: 04:27, 27 September 2017 Kudpung (talk | contribs) changed group membership for A Den Jentyl Ettien Avel Dysklyver from extended confirmed user, new page reviewer and rollbacker to extended confirmed user and rollbacker (Temporary suspension pending investigation of subjects of BLPs)
.
This is almost a month later, so, have you finished the investigation? Dysklyver 20:50, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
hi — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.87.124.125 ( talk • contribs)
whatever side or angle one takes - there is a dammned good masters thesis in the issues raised in the naval (sic) gazing at /info/en/?search=Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#RfC:_Should_the_Reference_Desks_be_closed.3F alone methinks JarrahTree 02:04, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
WP:AFD states in the section "How to contribute" - 4th para, 2nd bullet point - (my underline and bold) If the reasons given in the deletion nomination are later addressed by editing, the nomination should be withdrawn by the nominator, and the deletion discussion will be closed by an admin. If the nominator fails to do it when you think it should have been done (people can be busy, so assume good faith on this point), leave a note on the nominator's talk page to draw their attention.
Now scroll down the page to "Withdrawing a nomination" wherein it specifically states: If no one else has supported the deletion proposal and you change your mind about the nomination, you can withdraw it. This might be because the discussion has produced new information about the topic, or because you realise the nomination was a mistake. Withdrawing a nomination can save other editors' time by cutting short the discussion. I interpret the two situations very differently. In the first, it is a matter of addressing/correcting the reason the article was nominated, and once that has been done, it doesn't matter what the iVotes are because the problem was resolved. In the second, it is a matter of the nominator changing their mind, not that the reasons were addressed. Input, please?
Atsme
📞
📧
02:02, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
To withdraw a nomination, add a note saying "Withdrawn by nominator" immediately below your nomination statement at the top of the discussion, give a brief explanation, and sign it.If no one has supported deletion of the article, you may close the discussion yourself as a WP:Speedy keep, or you may leave it for someone else to close the discussion
The AfD nominator can withdraw the nomination and close a discussion as speedy keep, if all other viewpoints expressed were for Keep and doing so does not short-circuit an ongoing discussion.
Just strike your nomination reasoning, and write something like: "nom withdraw per WP:HEY". you can also make a comment lower down in the AfD making it clear what changed your mind if you like. Dysklyver 08:55, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
I noted your question on the request for suit advice at ref/misc by 178.208.193.171. Unfortunately, we don't have enough admins who come in and look at the merits of such questions. Note this user geolocates to Gibraltar (pop. 32,000) where he claims to want to start a computer business (see his contribution history), a highly unlikely prospect, and also a request for financial and legal advice in my book.
It would help if admins like yourself would consider blocking such single-purpose accts (this user is fluent at markup, not having contributed to a single article) and hatting or deleting their questions. Unfortunately, some users feel compelled to answer every question posted at the ref desks, no matter how subjective and regardless of what policies WO:NOTAHOWTO they violate if they are "interesting". I close them when they are outrageous enough, but there are users who will edit war to retain such crud, and users who will revert valid actions of mine out of pure animus towards me personally.
Your input and action as an adult in the room would be most welcome. μηδείς ( talk) 20:26, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
How do I find distributors of computer hardware to open my own store?be even tangentially entertained? Winged Blades of Godric On leave 06:40, 29 October 2017 (UTC)
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Note: As I'm concerned with maintaining our encyclopedia and not a general purpose Q&A site, I would prefer that this discussion continue elsewhere. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง ( talk) 23:54, 29 October 2017 (UTC)
Thanks and sorry for not replying earlier. Are you saying that I should fix the spelling of some words now, or is it just a general reminder? If you're talking about the ise -> ize thing, I've just fixed that. Mr KEBAB ( talk) 13:25, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
Did You refuse to Answer my Questions although You know the Answers? Explain?( 107.141.87.185 ( talk) 00:36, 30 October 2017 (UTC)).
I came to Restaurant IP. I’m the Same Guy Who asked Wariors of Virtue. Have You seen Warriors of Virtue so You can Answer my Questions on Entertainment Desk?( 107.141.87.185 ( talk) 01:01, 30 October 2017 (UTC)).
Answer my Questions about Warriors of Virtue please?( 107.141.87.185 ( talk) 01:36, 30 October 2017 (UTC)).
how this would be structured at this point, or what the criteria should be for RD volunteers given the user right, but I seriously think we should be emulating a library or academic reference desk in style and competency. Also a structure to filter trash trolling questions should be created. It looks like Yahoo answers at this time. Perhaps only questioners with a proven track record of content creation on WP, who already know how to utilise sources. A strong admin policing presence seems to be needed on this board. Just initial thoughts. I think the RD is an underused and critical resource, but which is much misunderstood by many volunteers and questioners. Simon. Irondome ( talk) 03:39, 30 October 2017 (UTC)
I've tried closing the most off topic recent threads but I get reverted. If a few users started policing the Ref desk and supporting each other, we might break the culture there. Maybe, I don't know, but banning some users is a very good start. Legacypac ( talk) 23:35, 30 October 2017 (UTC)