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Hi, thanks for your review.
I actually have never felt so disgusted with people's behavior, new to Wiki, tried to do something challenging, but definitely correct, had it been a success. But kindly pass on to others that when you start out on Wiki and in under two hours people have deleted what you started, regardless of whether I'd succeeded in method, it was work just commenced and I have felt physically irate at the stupidity of people, not allowing for a newby to find their way and complete what they started out to do.
Several attempts and people repeatedly destroyed my attempts, which I would have got looking good in the end and would have been a great contribution....but you can't learn it all and do it all before vultures, bullies delete, so thanks for your kind help, but I actually GIVE UP FOR NOW as since you messaged, it appears someone deleted what you redirected me to...........useless! I am exhausted and learned that I now despise Wiki and can not recommend! Logging off! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Storm013 ( talk • contribs) 19:57, 15 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tazerdadog,
Please restore my sandbox so that I may edit and correct the problems. There was a lot of original work in there besides the offending pieces.
Thanks Henry — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hreschk ( talk • contribs) 05:32, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Tazerdadog: I'm trying to post my first article and I have just received declined notice on your behalf. I completely understand your arguments and I agree that my article needs more explanation. I rushed to publish it because I had of understanding that I can edit it while it is being reviewed for a few days (didn't expect you will revise it in less than 24h). Anyways, I do thank you for your prompt response and I hope after I finish editing new revision will happen again without delay. -- Fiscal Justice ( talk) 07:21, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello Tazerdadog:
Thank you for your comments on my draft of a Wikipedia page for Howard Schoor. I would like to ask for your assistance in how I can complete this submission and receive approval. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Barbara Noviello — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.68.109.249 ( talk) 13:14, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hey! There appear to be three separate issues here. First, your references are malformatted. Fixing those will make everyone's life a lot easier. I can help with that if you would like. Second, I still am not sure how Mr. Schoor is notable. See the policy on notability for more information. Third, the text is still ever so slightly promotional. While it is much better than it was it still needs work. Tazerdadog ( talk) 19:27, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello, the alleged copyvio for Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/U.S. Army Engineer School should be undone and the draft restored. US Federal organisations such as Department of Defense (note the .mil ending) do not hold copyright, which is why you see so, so many US military photos and other US federal images on Wiki. Therefore even if it were a pure-copy paste, the draft should not be copyvio'ed. It may still need work, but it should be restored. MatthewVanitas ( talk) 17:07, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi tazerdadog- Thanks for reviewing my never-ending corrections- i went on the wiki help and go alot of help- i do hope this time i am approved-
Thanks for clariflying what need to be done- This is all new to me- and i started this last year- very frustrating to novices - and those whodon't spend all day with these symbols! I have copyright permission to use the the portrait photo i uploaded - I contacted the photographer who is indeed in his 80's and now retired- his wife takes care of the business- They approved the usage for this site, with the understanding that it is in the public domain.I downloaded the permissions page but it is greyed out- and saved it to a word file but not clear on if they need to get it back to you or i can do so -how come? please note that the references are NOT articles, which i was informed that they should be in reference to- as this is for Daily Cartoons - a single one in a box, not a strip, that appear nationally and internationally and did so for 40 year- Also not sure why one line is turning up in blue ink-I did not do that-and need to know how to undo thanks- 23:54, 17 August 2013 (UTC)~jo-z — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jo-zgrant ( talk • contribs)
Hello, thank you for editing and validating my article on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradling_(Art_Restoration). Although you have given this article the green light with a "first start", when I type "cradling" in the wikipedia search bar it does not come up.. Is there a reason for this ? I have created hyperlinks from other articles to place it in a network of information but it hasn't solved my issue.
Thank you for your help. Kind regards! — Preceding unsigned comment added by H.L. Stokes ( talk • contribs) 08:51, 18 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello, Tazerdadog! Thank you so much for moving those drafts into the mainspace. There are just two remaining issues I see, and I hope you can follow up these: first, I had disabled categories on both articles while they were in my userspace, and they still need to be re-enabled. Second, "The" in Texas vs The Nation should be capitalized; right now the article is at Texas vs the Nation, so wikilinks from the other article are currently redlinked. Can you make this update as well? And then everything should be all set. Cheers, WWB Too ( Talk · COI) 14:32, 18 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tazeradog Was slightly puzzled to find my article on Robert Stokes architect had been declined a second time (incidentally, with the identical comment to that used the first time), despite extensive reworking and multiple references being added. I recognise there is some reconciliation to be done between the subject's early years as architect and latter years as New Zealand politician, but was expecting to be able to sort this out once posted. Anyway, I see someone has recently added a stub for Robert Stokes politician, so will follow this lead as it will reduce ambiguity all round. Onwards and upwards. regards Monty2ra ( talk) 08:44, 19 August 2013 (UTC)
Hey again Tazerdadog, sorry to bother but I just noticed a couple of things, looking at the disambig page—currently, it says:
This is technically incorrect, though I realize that it's an error introduced by my own misstatement on Jimbo's Talk page. The game is actually owned and operated by the NFLPA, and not just sponsored by them. I'm hoping you might change the wording here so that it reads:
Second, that "the" vs. "The" capitalization issue for Texas vs. The Nation also appears on this Talk page. While it does redirect, it probably would be best for the correct name to appear here. What do you think? And lemme know if you have any questions. Cheers, WWB Too ( Talk · COI) 12:48, 20 August 2013 (UTC)
I have taken your proposed changes under advisement and edited the page. Tell me what you think OkayNellykins ( talk) 13:12, 21 August 2013 (UTC)
Dear friend Tazerdadog, as discoverer of what I called oceanogenic power, reestablished what I wrote in my article, in open consultation, which you wanted to fix (thanks) but, you walked away from the truth of the matter. I understand you when you used the word "hypothetically", that being a new concept, you need more information. If you have sufficient training, you have to use one of the links you'll find the quotes I used. There you will find enough information, that no one, from readers of articles from Scientific American magazine, found something wrong. Preceding unsigned post added by User:Oceangenic ( talk)
Oceanogenic Power[1] is an innovative hydroelectric energy solution
Its scalability and versatility are limited only by the practical benefits of the project that is selected.
It is now emerging as the only source of renewable energy that can displace the use of all dirty fuels (carbon-based and nuclear) on our planet.
Thanks Tazerdadog, I have added evidence of what I say, and according to what you told me. I hope it's enough. — Preceding
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Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (
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I have added a comment regarding the possibility of "plagiarism" and/or "blatant copyright violation" in the article Silver Bridge at Talk:Silver Bridge. As you recently deleted the paragraphs in question from the article your input would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Rejectwater ( talk) 13:01, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tazerdadog, Thanks for the quick review of my submission. I hope you find the topic interesting. Our family members of the KUAN clan are now spread across different continents now. A lot of these old history of our clans are passed down generations after generations verbally. The bulk of the information now resides in the minds of the senior relatives (some of whom have passed on). We are trying to capture these bits of information on a common public platform which enables any of the dispersed member at any location to contribute whatever information they have to build up this story (our history). As to your suggestions to add sources. Do these oratory knowledge count, and how should I reference to them in the article? Some of these information do come from our family annals and I will reference to that source too.
Appreciate your advice. Thanks. YC Kuan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kuanyc ( talk • contribs) 16:42, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for you speedy advice. I agree that it'll be difficult to have some 3rd party verify these facts. I'll give it further thought. In the meantime, I made some attempt to cite the sources.
I do also acknowledge that wikipedia is not intended as free web-host for the public, but I thought that this topic will be interesting to the public, as the story of my family is set against the backdrop of some of the more tumultuous period in modern China history. As wikipedia is a fantastic platform to solicit and gather the facts from different parties, I do hope to see this piece evolve into a discussion on the political and socio-economic developments of that era in this region, amidst the global events of the 18th to 20th century.
In any case, I do appreciate your further advice if indeed this article is suitable to be hosted in Wikipedia.
Cheers
Kuanyc (
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17:34, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello Tazerdadog, Thanks for taking the time to review my submitted article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Tim_Kelly. As it was my first attempt at a wiki, I rally appreciate your input and I will take your comments into my next edit/post. I understand how you felt that the topic was not too notable, but I have seen many other articles that seem way less notable then my topic (i.e. Oakland Aviation Museum, which has 2 sentences of content, nothing really special about it and is far less notable then other museums in the Bay Area). What makes an article like that OK for publishing? I also wanted to ask you your thoughts about the overall formatting of the article. Did I provide good sources and links in your eyes? Any suggestions in that area? It would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, PeterVeestword 00:04, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
Hey! It's good to see that you are still here trying to make a difference. First, the easy and fun stuff. The formatting is quite good. The issue does not lie there at all. Unfortunately, this article is about a non-notable subject. In order to be included in the encyclopedia, an article must be about a notable subject. Notability is judged against a set of criteria, the most general and important of these being the
general notability guideline. This requires significant coverage in secondary sources independent of the subject. However, all of your sources primarily address the statue. A statue is not enough to make you notable. More sourcing would help, but I don't think they exist. I know it's hard to have an article rejected, but those are the policies. I would recommend reading the link above, as well as the
notability policy, and
The policy on people who are known for only one event. After that, if you still think the article is notable, go for it, but unless you can produce better sources, the result is likely to stay the same.
Regarding your example on the Oakland Aviation Museum, this argument is addressed in the essay WP:OCE. However, I will be the first to agree that that article is in a sorry state.
I hope this helps.
Tazerdadog ( talk) 01:08, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
Hello
Tazerdadog,
Thanks for reviewing my article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/KonyOne_Platform. Since you mentioned that it was close to acceptable, can you point out what exactly I can improve on? Is it just the tone of the article or the references as well?
Thanks so much! Shreyzie ( talk) 21:53, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
Industry specific apps include banking, automotive, insurance, travel, brokerage, retail, hospitality, healthcare, CRM, field service, HR, and more.
Thanks for the detailed feedback! Shreyzie ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 16:37, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
Hello
Tazerdadog
I've got another question for you. I have an idea for an article i want to right, and wanted to run it buy you and get some feedback on its notability. I wanted to write about an ongoing debate about the potential oil drilling project proposed to the city of Hermosa Beach. One side argues the potential economic windfall for the city, others argue the negative environmental impact it will have. It has become quite the hot-button topic in my community. Do you feel this subject is notable enough to warrant an article? If not, is there anything I can do to help it achieve that status? I ask because I would like to know before I spend the time crafting the article. Thanks again!
PeterVeestword 20:28, 23 July 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by PeterVeestword ( talk • contribs)
In conclusion: Go for it.
Tazerdadog ( talk) 20:41, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
Thanks! PeterVeestword 22:59, 29 July 2013 (UTC)
PeterVeestword 18:33, 26 August 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by PeterVeestword ( talk • contribs)
Hello Tazerdadog,
Thank you for reviewing my article and the helpful suggestions on how to improve it (I am new here so am still learning how things are done). I have taken your advices to add a few more citations, links and also clean up the potential link rot issues. I believe the article is looking better now (and I will keep improving it over time). However, I notice that the original comments of all these issues are not going away even though I have addressed them. Am I supposed to do something about it?
Thanks again for your help.
Bonnienealey ( talk) 19:20, 26 August 2013 (UTC)Bonnienealey 08/26/2013 Bonnienealey ( talk) 19:20, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Hey! Those comments are placed on what is called a template. They will not go away until the template is removed or changed. If you have addressed the concerns raised by those commens, simply add the {{subst:submit}} template again, and the article will be reviewed again. Thanks! Tazerdadog ( talk) 23:05, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
I should have said thanks for your support sooner. ``` Buster Seven Talk 03:20, 27 August 2013 (UTC)
I am new to the whole wiki process. I understand that you require more verifiable (reliable) sources than Arizona Republic Newspaper, US Patent and Trademark Office, and Dunn and Bradstreet. As all of these appear to me as reliable sources, I wonder is the difficulty in the number of sources? Any direction would be helpful. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.184.87.19 ( talk) 23:18, 19 August 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for the quick response. I have added a couple more sources and have also found and linked to the Patent Trademark source. Hope this helps and thanks again! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.184.87.19 ( talk) 21:24, 20 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello and thank you for reading my comment. I am a bit confused by this process. I have researched and added references including several news sources, yet my article continues to receive rejections. On a whim I looked up Tchoukball which has a wikipedia article and this sport mentions no news references. It does mention dozens of clubs and organizations associated with the main governing body of tchoukball as would be the case with Sabakiball if they were deemed to be news worthy. Perhaps I am missing something, but it seems that a completely unique patented sport that has grown in just 4 years to include participation by people across North America would warrant notability on Wikipedia. Perhaps, as an avid Sabakiballer, I am too close to the subject but I am curious as to what makes one subject notable while another is not. Is it number of years in the public? For example, more than 250,000 students in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Richardson area are playing Sabakiball through their Physical Education classes. This is in one state out of thirty three states that have implemented the sport in schools. I would imagine someone somewhere is wondering "what the heck is Sabakiball?" Isn't what wikipedia is for? Anyway, I will stop researching information for this article if it is just a matter of time in the public eye that is needed as eventually it will become more notable and someone else can write the article. Thank you again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.184.87.19 ( talk) 21:15, 27 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi,
I have had the Chifley Business School article rejected, but I am not sure why as I can't see any comments.
Can you please clarify what I need to do to get the article live.
Thank you,
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Thank you for clarifying, I will see whether there are any other sources I can use.
Thank you for clarifying, much appreciated. I will see whether there are any other sources I can use. Lstaud ( talk) 04:39, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
For /info/en/?search=Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Treasure_Television_Series, please see 40 seconds into the video where Bill Burrud announces the name of the series, "Treasure" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9KSAh9jEEU. The series in fact did exist as listed on producer Bill Burrud's IMDb.com page at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0123310/ Please also look at the rolling credits.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Tikihouse ( talk • contribs) 09:17, 2 September 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for your message and for your feedback. The 16 mm film was converted to DVDs and I have more of the collection in my possession, since my father worked on the series. What kind of third-party sources do you need, please? The Treasure series, at the very least, may qualify as a stub. Please advise. Thank you. Tikihouse ( talk) 10:05, 2 September 2013 (UTC)Tikihouse
Also, the videos on Youtube were not added by me. I am citing those. Can they not be cited? Please help. Tikihouse ( talk) 10:06, 2 September 2013 (UTC)Tikihouse
Additionally, Bill Burrud's son can provide more insight, since he took over the production company after Bill passed away. Tikihouse ( talk) 10:08, 2 September 2013 (UTC)Tikihouse
Thank you kindly for your feedback and encouragement. I shall seek out more resources and endeavor to cite them in the article. I appreciate the suggestions to improve this, because it was during the early days of TV and I've gone to great lengths to acquire some of the footage without yet posting my own on Youtube (thus having cited another's video), so I'd hate to see 20 years of saved TV history go to waste. Bill was a mainstay in Hollywood and a very nice man, from my father's memoirs about the show. Thank you again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tikihouse ( talk • contribs) 10:23, 2 September 2013 (UTC)
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Hi Tazerdadog,
Thank you for your review.
Can you please tell me how I can find the resylts of your review of 4th August ?
As you can see I am a complete novice and seem to be making a complete mess of what should be an easy submission !!
On top of this - I have recently found out I have a chronic illness condition and I'm struggling with both things
Any any help / advice would be very much appreciated x
Jan x
~~Tennisbuff12345~~ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tennisbuff12345 ( talk • contribs) 11:29, 5 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi again,
Yes I agree its a total mess !! and I'm not sure how to sort it out now....
Can I take you up on your offer of help please ?? xxxx with fixing the submissions and using templates..
I am clearly not picking up how to use Wiki at all well....
Thanks TD - You are my star xxxx
Jan x — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tennisbuff12345 ( talk • contribs) 10:22, 6 August 2013 (UTC)
Morning Tazerdog - Hope you are well. - Many many thanks for taking the time to look at it for me.. I REALLY REALLY appreciate your help.... Have you had joy in sorting it ? - Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 10:57, 12 August 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 10:57, 12 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi there - Sorry I couldn't get back to you straight away ( Hospital I'm afraid :( - I have got loads of old and current newspaper articles sent by John himself and I can either e-mail them to you or ask him to e-mail them to you - There are some I hadnt seen before too and not referenced so thats good. Again THANK YOU SO MUCH for your offer to help - It is so much appreciated.... Jan x - Where shall I get them e-mailed to ?
I can send them immediately... Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:02, 29 August 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:02, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
Morning Tazerdog - Hope you are well. Did you get my e-mail with the huge bundle of press articles ?? Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:40, 4 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:40, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
Apologies Tazerdog - Just seen your e-mail and replied with detailed response etc. Look forward to hearing from you once you've waded through it !! - Jan x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:43, 4 September 2013 (UTC)Jan12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:43, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
Hi there - Did you get my e-mail with all the referenced newsclippings as requested ?? thanks Jan x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 14:43, 9 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 14:43, 9 September 2013 (UTC)
Hey, That's great Tazerdog ! - No problems, as long as I know you got all you need from me... As I said before - ANY and ALL help gratefully received ! x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 12:28, 23 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 12:28, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
No problem - I'll wait to hear from you Tazerdog... Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:53, 30 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:53, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
Any joy my little Tazerdog ? ;) Jan x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:13, 15 October 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:13, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
Hey - Have you had any joy looking at my little project since I sent you the articles at the beginning of September Tazerdog ? 15:36, 7 November 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
16/11/13 - Just looking in.... 13:18, 16 November 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Hey there - thats no problem - Thanks for keeping me in mind - I will have a look after thanksgiving - Thanks again... 10:14, 25 November 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Afternoon Tazerdog - Is the workload any easier. I keep looking at my project and realising its now been 18 months since its first submission and would really like / need some help.. Jan 14:16, 9 December 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Good Morning Mr. Tazer Dog - I just thought I'd give it "one more throw of the dice " before I give up on this project to see if you'd had the opportunity to look at the article ? - Maybe after 18 months its telling me its not meant to be - If you could let me know either way as I feel like I'm chasing you now which isn't fair, but I could really just do with knowing if its not happening. Jan 10:06, 21 December 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Good Morning - Ok I understand - Could you please just upload your best shot - from what you have written - If it gets accepted great - if it doesn't - then fine - we tried.... Thanks very much Jan x [1]
Hello - I've just received this from Wikipedia as my article has been with you for 5 months now "Hi there, I'm HasteurBot. I just wanted to let you know that Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/John Gledden, a page you created, has not been edited in 6 months. The Articles for Creation space is not an indefinite storage location for content that is not appropriate for articlespace. If your submission is not edited soon, it could be nominated for deletion. If you would like to attempt to save it, you will need to improve it. You may request Userfication of the content if it meets requirements. If the deletion has already occured, instructions on how you may be able to retrieve it are available at WP:REFUND/G13. Thank you for your attention. HasteurBot (talk) 02:01, 5 February 2014 (UTC)" Can you PLEASE tell me where I go from here ?? Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:34, 12 February 2014 (UTC)Jan Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:34, 12 February 2014 (UTC) 15/01/14- TAzerdog - I'm getting the impression you want to wash your hands of me - after your offer of help 6 months ago - If thats the case - please just tell me that - so I can move on and find someone else who may be willing to help me .. I'd rather not just spend ages on here waiting and get no reply ? 12:43, 15 February 2014 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
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Hi, thanks for your review.
I actually have never felt so disgusted with people's behavior, new to Wiki, tried to do something challenging, but definitely correct, had it been a success. But kindly pass on to others that when you start out on Wiki and in under two hours people have deleted what you started, regardless of whether I'd succeeded in method, it was work just commenced and I have felt physically irate at the stupidity of people, not allowing for a newby to find their way and complete what they started out to do.
Several attempts and people repeatedly destroyed my attempts, which I would have got looking good in the end and would have been a great contribution....but you can't learn it all and do it all before vultures, bullies delete, so thanks for your kind help, but I actually GIVE UP FOR NOW as since you messaged, it appears someone deleted what you redirected me to...........useless! I am exhausted and learned that I now despise Wiki and can not recommend! Logging off! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Storm013 ( talk • contribs) 19:57, 15 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tazerdadog,
Please restore my sandbox so that I may edit and correct the problems. There was a lot of original work in there besides the offending pieces.
Thanks Henry — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hreschk ( talk • contribs) 05:32, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Tazerdadog: I'm trying to post my first article and I have just received declined notice on your behalf. I completely understand your arguments and I agree that my article needs more explanation. I rushed to publish it because I had of understanding that I can edit it while it is being reviewed for a few days (didn't expect you will revise it in less than 24h). Anyways, I do thank you for your prompt response and I hope after I finish editing new revision will happen again without delay. -- Fiscal Justice ( talk) 07:21, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello Tazerdadog:
Thank you for your comments on my draft of a Wikipedia page for Howard Schoor. I would like to ask for your assistance in how I can complete this submission and receive approval. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Barbara Noviello — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.68.109.249 ( talk) 13:14, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hey! There appear to be three separate issues here. First, your references are malformatted. Fixing those will make everyone's life a lot easier. I can help with that if you would like. Second, I still am not sure how Mr. Schoor is notable. See the policy on notability for more information. Third, the text is still ever so slightly promotional. While it is much better than it was it still needs work. Tazerdadog ( talk) 19:27, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello, the alleged copyvio for Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/U.S. Army Engineer School should be undone and the draft restored. US Federal organisations such as Department of Defense (note the .mil ending) do not hold copyright, which is why you see so, so many US military photos and other US federal images on Wiki. Therefore even if it were a pure-copy paste, the draft should not be copyvio'ed. It may still need work, but it should be restored. MatthewVanitas ( talk) 17:07, 16 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi tazerdadog- Thanks for reviewing my never-ending corrections- i went on the wiki help and go alot of help- i do hope this time i am approved-
Thanks for clariflying what need to be done- This is all new to me- and i started this last year- very frustrating to novices - and those whodon't spend all day with these symbols! I have copyright permission to use the the portrait photo i uploaded - I contacted the photographer who is indeed in his 80's and now retired- his wife takes care of the business- They approved the usage for this site, with the understanding that it is in the public domain.I downloaded the permissions page but it is greyed out- and saved it to a word file but not clear on if they need to get it back to you or i can do so -how come? please note that the references are NOT articles, which i was informed that they should be in reference to- as this is for Daily Cartoons - a single one in a box, not a strip, that appear nationally and internationally and did so for 40 year- Also not sure why one line is turning up in blue ink-I did not do that-and need to know how to undo thanks- 23:54, 17 August 2013 (UTC)~jo-z — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jo-zgrant ( talk • contribs)
Hello, thank you for editing and validating my article on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradling_(Art_Restoration). Although you have given this article the green light with a "first start", when I type "cradling" in the wikipedia search bar it does not come up.. Is there a reason for this ? I have created hyperlinks from other articles to place it in a network of information but it hasn't solved my issue.
Thank you for your help. Kind regards! — Preceding unsigned comment added by H.L. Stokes ( talk • contribs) 08:51, 18 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello, Tazerdadog! Thank you so much for moving those drafts into the mainspace. There are just two remaining issues I see, and I hope you can follow up these: first, I had disabled categories on both articles while they were in my userspace, and they still need to be re-enabled. Second, "The" in Texas vs The Nation should be capitalized; right now the article is at Texas vs the Nation, so wikilinks from the other article are currently redlinked. Can you make this update as well? And then everything should be all set. Cheers, WWB Too ( Talk · COI) 14:32, 18 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tazeradog Was slightly puzzled to find my article on Robert Stokes architect had been declined a second time (incidentally, with the identical comment to that used the first time), despite extensive reworking and multiple references being added. I recognise there is some reconciliation to be done between the subject's early years as architect and latter years as New Zealand politician, but was expecting to be able to sort this out once posted. Anyway, I see someone has recently added a stub for Robert Stokes politician, so will follow this lead as it will reduce ambiguity all round. Onwards and upwards. regards Monty2ra ( talk) 08:44, 19 August 2013 (UTC)
Hey again Tazerdadog, sorry to bother but I just noticed a couple of things, looking at the disambig page—currently, it says:
This is technically incorrect, though I realize that it's an error introduced by my own misstatement on Jimbo's Talk page. The game is actually owned and operated by the NFLPA, and not just sponsored by them. I'm hoping you might change the wording here so that it reads:
Second, that "the" vs. "The" capitalization issue for Texas vs. The Nation also appears on this Talk page. While it does redirect, it probably would be best for the correct name to appear here. What do you think? And lemme know if you have any questions. Cheers, WWB Too ( Talk · COI) 12:48, 20 August 2013 (UTC)
I have taken your proposed changes under advisement and edited the page. Tell me what you think OkayNellykins ( talk) 13:12, 21 August 2013 (UTC)
Dear friend Tazerdadog, as discoverer of what I called oceanogenic power, reestablished what I wrote in my article, in open consultation, which you wanted to fix (thanks) but, you walked away from the truth of the matter. I understand you when you used the word "hypothetically", that being a new concept, you need more information. If you have sufficient training, you have to use one of the links you'll find the quotes I used. There you will find enough information, that no one, from readers of articles from Scientific American magazine, found something wrong. Preceding unsigned post added by User:Oceangenic ( talk)
Oceanogenic Power[1] is an innovative hydroelectric energy solution
Its scalability and versatility are limited only by the practical benefits of the project that is selected.
It is now emerging as the only source of renewable energy that can displace the use of all dirty fuels (carbon-based and nuclear) on our planet.
Thanks Tazerdadog, I have added evidence of what I say, and according to what you told me. I hope it's enough. — Preceding
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I have added a comment regarding the possibility of "plagiarism" and/or "blatant copyright violation" in the article Silver Bridge at Talk:Silver Bridge. As you recently deleted the paragraphs in question from the article your input would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Rejectwater ( talk) 13:01, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi Tazerdadog, Thanks for the quick review of my submission. I hope you find the topic interesting. Our family members of the KUAN clan are now spread across different continents now. A lot of these old history of our clans are passed down generations after generations verbally. The bulk of the information now resides in the minds of the senior relatives (some of whom have passed on). We are trying to capture these bits of information on a common public platform which enables any of the dispersed member at any location to contribute whatever information they have to build up this story (our history). As to your suggestions to add sources. Do these oratory knowledge count, and how should I reference to them in the article? Some of these information do come from our family annals and I will reference to that source too.
Appreciate your advice. Thanks. YC Kuan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kuanyc ( talk • contribs) 16:42, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for you speedy advice. I agree that it'll be difficult to have some 3rd party verify these facts. I'll give it further thought. In the meantime, I made some attempt to cite the sources.
I do also acknowledge that wikipedia is not intended as free web-host for the public, but I thought that this topic will be interesting to the public, as the story of my family is set against the backdrop of some of the more tumultuous period in modern China history. As wikipedia is a fantastic platform to solicit and gather the facts from different parties, I do hope to see this piece evolve into a discussion on the political and socio-economic developments of that era in this region, amidst the global events of the 18th to 20th century.
In any case, I do appreciate your further advice if indeed this article is suitable to be hosted in Wikipedia.
Cheers
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Hello Tazerdadog, Thanks for taking the time to review my submitted article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Tim_Kelly. As it was my first attempt at a wiki, I rally appreciate your input and I will take your comments into my next edit/post. I understand how you felt that the topic was not too notable, but I have seen many other articles that seem way less notable then my topic (i.e. Oakland Aviation Museum, which has 2 sentences of content, nothing really special about it and is far less notable then other museums in the Bay Area). What makes an article like that OK for publishing? I also wanted to ask you your thoughts about the overall formatting of the article. Did I provide good sources and links in your eyes? Any suggestions in that area? It would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, PeterVeestword 00:04, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
Hey! It's good to see that you are still here trying to make a difference. First, the easy and fun stuff. The formatting is quite good. The issue does not lie there at all. Unfortunately, this article is about a non-notable subject. In order to be included in the encyclopedia, an article must be about a notable subject. Notability is judged against a set of criteria, the most general and important of these being the
general notability guideline. This requires significant coverage in secondary sources independent of the subject. However, all of your sources primarily address the statue. A statue is not enough to make you notable. More sourcing would help, but I don't think they exist. I know it's hard to have an article rejected, but those are the policies. I would recommend reading the link above, as well as the
notability policy, and
The policy on people who are known for only one event. After that, if you still think the article is notable, go for it, but unless you can produce better sources, the result is likely to stay the same.
Regarding your example on the Oakland Aviation Museum, this argument is addressed in the essay WP:OCE. However, I will be the first to agree that that article is in a sorry state.
I hope this helps.
Tazerdadog ( talk) 01:08, 9 July 2013 (UTC)
Hello
Tazerdadog,
Thanks for reviewing my article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/KonyOne_Platform. Since you mentioned that it was close to acceptable, can you point out what exactly I can improve on? Is it just the tone of the article or the references as well?
Thanks so much! Shreyzie ( talk) 21:53, 10 July 2013 (UTC)
Industry specific apps include banking, automotive, insurance, travel, brokerage, retail, hospitality, healthcare, CRM, field service, HR, and more.
Thanks for the detailed feedback! Shreyzie ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 16:37, 12 July 2013 (UTC)
Hello
Tazerdadog
I've got another question for you. I have an idea for an article i want to right, and wanted to run it buy you and get some feedback on its notability. I wanted to write about an ongoing debate about the potential oil drilling project proposed to the city of Hermosa Beach. One side argues the potential economic windfall for the city, others argue the negative environmental impact it will have. It has become quite the hot-button topic in my community. Do you feel this subject is notable enough to warrant an article? If not, is there anything I can do to help it achieve that status? I ask because I would like to know before I spend the time crafting the article. Thanks again!
PeterVeestword 20:28, 23 July 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by PeterVeestword ( talk • contribs)
In conclusion: Go for it.
Tazerdadog ( talk) 20:41, 23 July 2013 (UTC)
Thanks! PeterVeestword 22:59, 29 July 2013 (UTC)
PeterVeestword 18:33, 26 August 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by PeterVeestword ( talk • contribs)
Hello Tazerdadog,
Thank you for reviewing my article and the helpful suggestions on how to improve it (I am new here so am still learning how things are done). I have taken your advices to add a few more citations, links and also clean up the potential link rot issues. I believe the article is looking better now (and I will keep improving it over time). However, I notice that the original comments of all these issues are not going away even though I have addressed them. Am I supposed to do something about it?
Thanks again for your help.
Bonnienealey ( talk) 19:20, 26 August 2013 (UTC)Bonnienealey 08/26/2013 Bonnienealey ( talk) 19:20, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Hey! Those comments are placed on what is called a template. They will not go away until the template is removed or changed. If you have addressed the concerns raised by those commens, simply add the {{subst:submit}} template again, and the article will be reviewed again. Thanks! Tazerdadog ( talk) 23:05, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
I should have said thanks for your support sooner. ``` Buster Seven Talk 03:20, 27 August 2013 (UTC)
I am new to the whole wiki process. I understand that you require more verifiable (reliable) sources than Arizona Republic Newspaper, US Patent and Trademark Office, and Dunn and Bradstreet. As all of these appear to me as reliable sources, I wonder is the difficulty in the number of sources? Any direction would be helpful. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.184.87.19 ( talk) 23:18, 19 August 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for the quick response. I have added a couple more sources and have also found and linked to the Patent Trademark source. Hope this helps and thanks again! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.184.87.19 ( talk) 21:24, 20 August 2013 (UTC)
Hello and thank you for reading my comment. I am a bit confused by this process. I have researched and added references including several news sources, yet my article continues to receive rejections. On a whim I looked up Tchoukball which has a wikipedia article and this sport mentions no news references. It does mention dozens of clubs and organizations associated with the main governing body of tchoukball as would be the case with Sabakiball if they were deemed to be news worthy. Perhaps I am missing something, but it seems that a completely unique patented sport that has grown in just 4 years to include participation by people across North America would warrant notability on Wikipedia. Perhaps, as an avid Sabakiballer, I am too close to the subject but I am curious as to what makes one subject notable while another is not. Is it number of years in the public? For example, more than 250,000 students in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Richardson area are playing Sabakiball through their Physical Education classes. This is in one state out of thirty three states that have implemented the sport in schools. I would imagine someone somewhere is wondering "what the heck is Sabakiball?" Isn't what wikipedia is for? Anyway, I will stop researching information for this article if it is just a matter of time in the public eye that is needed as eventually it will become more notable and someone else can write the article. Thank you again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.184.87.19 ( talk) 21:15, 27 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi,
I have had the Chifley Business School article rejected, but I am not sure why as I can't see any comments.
Can you please clarify what I need to do to get the article live.
Thank you,
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Thank you for clarifying, I will see whether there are any other sources I can use.
Thank you for clarifying, much appreciated. I will see whether there are any other sources I can use. Lstaud ( talk) 04:39, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
For /info/en/?search=Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Treasure_Television_Series, please see 40 seconds into the video where Bill Burrud announces the name of the series, "Treasure" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9KSAh9jEEU. The series in fact did exist as listed on producer Bill Burrud's IMDb.com page at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0123310/ Please also look at the rolling credits.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Tikihouse ( talk • contribs) 09:17, 2 September 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for your message and for your feedback. The 16 mm film was converted to DVDs and I have more of the collection in my possession, since my father worked on the series. What kind of third-party sources do you need, please? The Treasure series, at the very least, may qualify as a stub. Please advise. Thank you. Tikihouse ( talk) 10:05, 2 September 2013 (UTC)Tikihouse
Also, the videos on Youtube were not added by me. I am citing those. Can they not be cited? Please help. Tikihouse ( talk) 10:06, 2 September 2013 (UTC)Tikihouse
Additionally, Bill Burrud's son can provide more insight, since he took over the production company after Bill passed away. Tikihouse ( talk) 10:08, 2 September 2013 (UTC)Tikihouse
Thank you kindly for your feedback and encouragement. I shall seek out more resources and endeavor to cite them in the article. I appreciate the suggestions to improve this, because it was during the early days of TV and I've gone to great lengths to acquire some of the footage without yet posting my own on Youtube (thus having cited another's video), so I'd hate to see 20 years of saved TV history go to waste. Bill was a mainstay in Hollywood and a very nice man, from my father's memoirs about the show. Thank you again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tikihouse ( talk • contribs) 10:23, 2 September 2013 (UTC)
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Hi Tazerdadog,
Thank you for your review.
Can you please tell me how I can find the resylts of your review of 4th August ?
As you can see I am a complete novice and seem to be making a complete mess of what should be an easy submission !!
On top of this - I have recently found out I have a chronic illness condition and I'm struggling with both things
Any any help / advice would be very much appreciated x
Jan x
~~Tennisbuff12345~~ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tennisbuff12345 ( talk • contribs) 11:29, 5 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi again,
Yes I agree its a total mess !! and I'm not sure how to sort it out now....
Can I take you up on your offer of help please ?? xxxx with fixing the submissions and using templates..
I am clearly not picking up how to use Wiki at all well....
Thanks TD - You are my star xxxx
Jan x — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tennisbuff12345 ( talk • contribs) 10:22, 6 August 2013 (UTC)
Morning Tazerdog - Hope you are well. - Many many thanks for taking the time to look at it for me.. I REALLY REALLY appreciate your help.... Have you had joy in sorting it ? - Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 10:57, 12 August 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 10:57, 12 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi there - Sorry I couldn't get back to you straight away ( Hospital I'm afraid :( - I have got loads of old and current newspaper articles sent by John himself and I can either e-mail them to you or ask him to e-mail them to you - There are some I hadnt seen before too and not referenced so thats good. Again THANK YOU SO MUCH for your offer to help - It is so much appreciated.... Jan x - Where shall I get them e-mailed to ?
I can send them immediately... Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:02, 29 August 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:02, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
Morning Tazerdog - Hope you are well. Did you get my e-mail with the huge bundle of press articles ?? Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:40, 4 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:40, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
Apologies Tazerdog - Just seen your e-mail and replied with detailed response etc. Look forward to hearing from you once you've waded through it !! - Jan x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:43, 4 September 2013 (UTC)Jan12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:43, 4 September 2013 (UTC)
Hi there - Did you get my e-mail with all the referenced newsclippings as requested ?? thanks Jan x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 14:43, 9 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 14:43, 9 September 2013 (UTC)
Hey, That's great Tazerdog ! - No problems, as long as I know you got all you need from me... As I said before - ANY and ALL help gratefully received ! x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 12:28, 23 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 12:28, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
No problem - I'll wait to hear from you Tazerdog... Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:53, 30 September 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:53, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
Any joy my little Tazerdog ? ;) Jan x Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:13, 15 October 2013 (UTC)Tennisbuff12345 Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 11:13, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
Hey - Have you had any joy looking at my little project since I sent you the articles at the beginning of September Tazerdog ? 15:36, 7 November 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
16/11/13 - Just looking in.... 13:18, 16 November 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Hey there - thats no problem - Thanks for keeping me in mind - I will have a look after thanksgiving - Thanks again... 10:14, 25 November 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Afternoon Tazerdog - Is the workload any easier. I keep looking at my project and realising its now been 18 months since its first submission and would really like / need some help.. Jan 14:16, 9 December 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Good Morning Mr. Tazer Dog - I just thought I'd give it "one more throw of the dice " before I give up on this project to see if you'd had the opportunity to look at the article ? - Maybe after 18 months its telling me its not meant to be - If you could let me know either way as I feel like I'm chasing you now which isn't fair, but I could really just do with knowing if its not happening. Jan 10:06, 21 December 2013 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)
Good Morning - Ok I understand - Could you please just upload your best shot - from what you have written - If it gets accepted great - if it doesn't - then fine - we tried.... Thanks very much Jan x [1]
Hello - I've just received this from Wikipedia as my article has been with you for 5 months now "Hi there, I'm HasteurBot. I just wanted to let you know that Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/John Gledden, a page you created, has not been edited in 6 months. The Articles for Creation space is not an indefinite storage location for content that is not appropriate for articlespace. If your submission is not edited soon, it could be nominated for deletion. If you would like to attempt to save it, you will need to improve it. You may request Userfication of the content if it meets requirements. If the deletion has already occured, instructions on how you may be able to retrieve it are available at WP:REFUND/G13. Thank you for your attention. HasteurBot (talk) 02:01, 5 February 2014 (UTC)" Can you PLEASE tell me where I go from here ?? Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:34, 12 February 2014 (UTC)Jan Tennisbuff12345 ( talk) 13:34, 12 February 2014 (UTC) 15/01/14- TAzerdog - I'm getting the impression you want to wash your hands of me - after your offer of help 6 months ago - If thats the case - please just tell me that - so I can move on and find someone else who may be willing to help me .. I'd rather not just spend ages on here waiting and get no reply ? 12:43, 15 February 2014 (UTC) Tennisbuff12345 ( talk)