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I saw your motivational badges suggestion at the village pump and I think it's a great idea. I'd like to mention that something similar is being proposed as a WMF project at meta:Wikimedia Fellowships/Project Ideas/Badges for Wikipedia Community Engagement and I thought you might be interested in participating in that. Best regards. 64.40.54.250 ( talk) 22:17, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
Done. -- WTF ( talk) 01:49, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
Hey Vee! Long time no see. I mentioned you at ANI. In a good way. Have a lovely weekend. Draco E 14:23, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
My question is one of citations. I knew DiMaggio Jr. personally and some of the details I plan to include are facts obtained through this association. How do I verify these kind of facts? Selene Scott — Preceding unsigned comment added by Selene Scott ( talk • contribs) 04:35, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
Sorry for stepping into that minefield of an article without more care. I should have made the one edit only, then just commented on the talk page. Does that sound like the right approach to you? -- Ronz ( talk) 16:13, 24 April 2012 (UTC)
Loved what you did here [1]. Can you do it here [2], pls? El duderino ( abides) 06:30, 26 April 2012 (UTC)
Hi there, Selene Scott here. I'm new and haven't been adopted yet so I'm telling you this cause you're the only one I've talked to. I figure you can point this info in the right direction. I was browsing the page on Algorithm. In the first sentence where it describes what it is it says something about calculations for extreme pain or something along those lines. I think maybe vandalism. Check it out. If I knew what the correct term was I'd have put it in myself, but alas, I was reading to learn! Thanks " Selene Scott ( talk) 17:45, 30 April 2012 (UTC)"
The vandal was most likely a fed up student! " Selene Scott ( talk)" —Preceding undated comment added 03:52, 1 May 2012 (UTC).
As a courtesy, I thought I should run this past you, since you wrote the original text for WP Hawaii/New articles. This is something sorely needed over on the Texas project, and I'm kind of my own over there. If you have no problems with it, I thought I could duplicate what you wrote, substituting Texas where necessary, to add to the project's main page. Right now, it's on my Marker page. Just thought I'd run it past you. Maile66 ( talk) 13:05, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
Hello User:Viriditas, I hope this message finds you doing well. I wanted to inform you that I've started a discussion at WP:ANI regarding a potential interaction ban between you and I, as conversation has recently been in bad taste and unproductive. You can see the discussion here. Best wishes, Anupam Talk 04:17, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Gnosticism in popular culture is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Gnosticism in popular culture (2nd nomination) until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. RepublicanJacobite TheFortyFive 17:49, 3 May 2012 (UTC)
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Thank you for your encouragement, support, and helping to get me Adopted! Selene Scott ( talk) 19:18, 3 May 2012 (UTC) |
I need to pick your brain. Referencing Here and Also here. In a nutshell, there is no NewArtBot or Tedder bot ffor the WikiProject Women's History. Tedder offered to help me set one up, if I could give him search terms. I can't. Wasn't involved in creating that project. Those who were initially involved seem to have departed. The subject of Women's History is pretty vague, without cut and dried parameters. It's not like defining search terms for a geographic project. So, I've been hither and yon, following up every lead somebody gives me. I also joined GenderGap and posted there. So far, the effort is a flat bust. The editor who set up the rules for Hawaii and Texas isn't really active anymore. I'm starting to feel defeated about this. Have you got any ideas about how to get this done? Maile66 ( talk) 20:41, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
equal opportunity, equal pay, feminism, feminist, gender bias, gender discrimination, gender history, indigenous women, women, women's history, women's history celebration, women's history site, women's liberation, women's movement, women's studies, women's suffrage, reproductive rights
I would also add combinations of terms such as "female", "her", "she" along with profession names, such as "engineer", "mathematician", "physician", etc. This can also be accomplished with category rules, but that assumes that someone is adding the category.
You can also look for things like "she competed", "she played", "she practiced", "she worked", etc. That will work well in finding new articles, but you have to write the rule.
You might want to look at WikiProject Gender Studies, as they have already tagged many related articles.
It doesn't look like there is a stub template for women's history biographies. It might be easier for the bot to find articles if you have this template.
I give up Maile66 ( talk) 15:48, 5 May 2012 (UTC)
Hey Viriditas! Just want to express my appreciation for doing the GA review on Dreamtime. I recognise that it must have taken a fair bit of your time, but i hope that you found it interesting. All the best. ( Midnightblueowl ( talk) 21:46, 6 May 2012 (UTC))
Hi there, I took out an unnecessary 'from' from the Edgar Cayce page and upon reviewing the page's history found that a bot reverted it and referred to it as 'possible vandalism by Selene Scott'. Is this something I should be worried about? That's all I need is a reputation of being a vandal at this stage of the game.Additionally, the page is now incomplete with no closing remarks about the death of Cayce." Selene Scott ( talk) 06:32, 7 May 2012 (UTC)"
I have filed an arbcom case related to the mailing list that you are alledged to be coordinating with. You can review the case at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case#Anupam_.26_Bobrayner and provide a statement. Hipocrite ( talk) 17:48, 8 May 2012 (UTC)
An article that you have been involved in editing, Wildwood (novel) has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the good article reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status will be removed from the article. -- Dennis Bratland ( talk) 18:28, 8 May 2012 (UTC)
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Thank you for your tireless work defending Wikipedia from those who would misuse it for dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional reasons. -Abhishikt ( talk) 21:11, 8 May 2012 (UTC) |
Thanks for your kind words. bobrayner ( talk) 06:34, 9 May 2012 (UTC)
I agree with what you say. I hope you agree that [5] leaves minimal wiggle room. Guy ( Help!) 11:27, 9 May 2012 (UTC)
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Dear Viriditas, thank you for your guidance on reviewing my contributions and ensuring that they adhere to the Wikipedia policy on paraphrasing. While I was dismissive of your advice at first, I should not have been and I am grateful that you have been so loving and forgiving to me. I hope to be your friend and work with you to make Wikipedia a better place. With regards, Anupam Talk 16:32, 9 May 2012 (UTC) |
Can you help me properly cite French Polynesia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia? Thanks. -- KAVEBEAR ( talk) 01:41, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
The Holoholokū birthstones are a requested article over on the Hawaii project. They are named in Wailua River State Park, under Holoholokū Heiau. I'm just wondering if these stones should be an article on their own, since the heiau has no separate article, or if these should be a redirect to Wailua State Park. What do you think? Maile66 ( talk) 13:59, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
Just wanted to let you know that the nominator on this article seems to be blocked. Agadant ( talk) 14:27, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
That's twice this week you've used "Heartland" as an epithet? against me -- I'm not sure what your point is, but rather doubt you are compying with WP:Assume good faith.-- Pete Tillman ( talk) 21:20, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
Hi. Don't you think it was a bit hasty to promote Joe's Garage to GA, given that most of the references to Lowe's book, and a couple to Slaven's, still lack page references? CüRlyTüRkey Talk Contribs 06:07, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks not only for reviewing the John N. Shive GAN but also for your Google-fu in pointing out so many sources that I was unable to find. Woz2 ( talk) 19:32, 16 May 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Viriditis. The cleanup template at WP:HAWAII should be replaced. It's linked to defunct Wolterbot, for one thing. If you click on it, it leads to Hawaii/Cleanup listing, page which seems to be a long list of (2 yrs out of date) tedious and manual updating. That whole page should be deleted. The template below goes directly to Toolserver, and is a regularly automated update. It's so easy with the Toolserver. But I do think I should pass to you to decide and implement, rather than just taking it upon myself. Maile66 ( talk) 23:50, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
Check it out: Wikipedia:Meetup/Oahu/1-- Pharos ( talk) 17:10, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
I have created new essay " WP:Admin burnout and meltdown" for further editing by others. Feel free to expand with more ideas, or pass the word to other editors, as time permits. Thanks. - Wikid77 ( talk) 17:35, 23 May 2012 (UTC)
I am interested in what you have to say about categories. I am certain they are useful as a reader who knows about them, though they may be somewhat redundant to navboxes (which I have some reservations about too). I am also pretty sure that you are right about their being more useful for bulk editing and bots. What I am interested in is :
Rich
Farmbrough, 15:04, 25 May 2012 (UTC).
OK, I have a moment to address this. I don't think readers use categories at all (or at least very little). Maintenance workers and active members of WikiProjects use categories as queues. However, I want to see this process become more automated, such that 1) we are delivering the content of categories to users by request, and 2) we are visualizing the content of categories in terms of a) historical timelines and related topics, and b) replacing navbox templates with links to categories, such that the category system becomes the default navigational template. A lot more where that came from...more later. Viriditas ( talk) 10:47, 4 June 2012 (UTC)
Though I've been around the block, I honestly don't know what you mean for better ways to handle topic area problems like Ogdoadic Tradition. I haven't really looked at the related articles but I'd venture a guess they're also a bit of a problem given that one. The fringe board looked more like pseudoscience and things like that. I'm not sure where else to look. Can you give me some pointers? Where or who would be good to bring up things like this? You can respond here and I'll check back. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. If there's a good way to deal with issues like this when I come across them, I'm happy to do it. -- 76.180.172.75 ( talk) 09:45, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
I've seen WoW for Warcraft elsewhere online, but yes, when I see "WoW" on Wikipedia, I think of "Viriditas/Archive 24 has been vandalized by the Willy on wheels". I bring you greetings from the wolves :-) Nyttend ( talk) 15:10, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
Category:WikiProject Thoroughbred racing articles, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. Kumioko ( talk) 00:09, 5 June 2012 (UTC)
Category:WikiProject Thoroughbred racing, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. Kumioko ( talk) 00:10, 5 June 2012 (UTC)
I can just bump it over. Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 11:34, 6 June 2012 (UTC)
Not entirely enthused that you changed the plot summary section so that it now begins with the most hackneyed trite cliché from 500 Hollywood movie trailers ("In a world where"...). Now all we need is an audio reading of the article by the "seven-foot tall man who has been smoking cigarrettes since childhood"... AnonMoos ( talk) 16:55, 10 June 2012 (UTC)
Per :-D, if of continued interest, within this record is Arthur Rubin deleting Talk pages. Be aware as there are ideological droogies about. 108.73.115.206 ( talk) 04:47, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
Attempt this link, but view 500. Look for items with "Be aware" in the Edit Summary as examples. 99.119.128.121 ( talk) 01:20, 15 June 2012 (UTC)
Shrike ( talk) 06:19, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Armbrust, B.Ed. WrestleMania XXVIII The Undertaker 20–0 10:41, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Of interest per, "the Revert" along with Special:Contributions/User:Fat&Happy and apparent Wikipedia:MEAT User:Vsmith are avoiding the Wikipedia:BOLD, revert, discuss cycle on [7] Talk:Religion and environmentalism and [8] Talk:Christianity and environmentalism. Is this a failure of the Wikipedia process? 99.181.151.68 ( talk) 11:51, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Per User talk:Epipelagic#Wikipedia:Five pillars, who would you suggest for mentors? 99.119.128.28 ( talk) 21:25, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
I made a poor mistake after edit conflicted by you and replaced your paragraph, but then you removed my paragraph that I was adding during the edit that you deleted my paragraph in.
Please let me find the paragraph that is missing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.79.93.26 ( talk) 08:10, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
PLease stop editting everything: this talk page and the indicent so I can find the paragraph. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.79.93.26 ( talk) 08:14, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Viriditas! You are giving Spencer a pretty thorough review, which is very kind. :) I know that you are striving to make the article as good as possible. The only problem for me is that it's quite difficult for me to use the computer at the moment, due to a physical ailment. The short time that I can spend on here each day I would ideally like to be spending on my current project. So, you can imagine that I was ideally hoping for as lightweight a review as possible. In other words, only having to fix things that are definitely necessary to pass GAN. I know that the page is far from perfect, but as long as it's "acceptable", that's all I want at the moment. The guideline to using the criteria here says: "The meaning of each sentence or paragraph is clear and not confusing, even if you might have phrased it differently." I would ideally like to keep the review to this, if possible? ie, We just focus on fixing anything confusing, but not worry about making the article be at its optimum best. I feel bad saying this because I know its a privilege to get a detailed review, and if I had FAC in mind this would be ideal. It just so happens that the article isn't a priority right now. I really hope I don't sound ungrateful! But it is also to save you the work and effort. I don't want you to worry about making the page as good as possible when I'm not even worried about that, you know? :) Let me know what you think, thanks again for taking it on because it is a long page. -- Lobo (talk) 15:48, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
FYI: Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/IncidentArchive756#Viriditas Night of the Big Wind talk 16:54, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
GB fan 04:02, 22 June 2012 (UTC)
I have responded with a link-- Shrike ( talk) 07:24, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
I just connected some facts I find profound. First, I knew I recognized your username; I did not connect specifics; but recollections were positive. Perhaps you remember our interactions, perhaps not; even if you did, you would not know the significance until I explain detail I have as yet not shared. The detail relates to converging circumstances; and why I initiated my suggestion. I was copy-editing one of the first articles I created on this site when I realized I needed some content. And that it had been long available. An earlier wiki-friend lived in the exact city where the needed content was located. I reconnected with that friend on my very next edit[1] and they messaged my talk page in reply.[2] After we exchanged comments I knew a user I wanted to recognize; with the highest available award. But this did not exist, so I posted my suggestion.
When I described the kind of user I wanted to honor, it was this person I molded my criteria after: The spontaneous acts; which can not be contrived; the philanthropic deed; the bare charter that withstands scrutiny; the uncommon find of authenticity; the qualities that produce tangible things; intangibly; the legacies formed; the fortification of cherubs; a soul immune from slander who can silence the same. This was also the first person I intended to nominate, and the person who could be discussed in nothing but wholesome terms.
My knowledge is first hand and I have the goods to back every element of my criteria; including the full grandiose! I almost mentioned this person as a complete aside; fully prepared to explain with examples, why they were so utterly qualified, and why we are remiss for not giving them proper recognition. Here are the diff's that made me remember: (diffs contain spoilers so please access them only after completing the read) 1 2 Isn't that something? My76Strat ( talk) 16:36, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
I'm not sure if "daughter article" is the correct term for this, or "sub article" or "sub page". In a nutshell, I've been reading the Emma Graham series of books by a Martha Grimes. I'm thinking of either creating one separate page to cover the series, or separate pages for each book. But how I would like to set it up, is like a sub page of the author's page. It would be a set up like User:Maile66/Book Martha Grimes/Emma Graham series - that way. My question is this:If I do it that way, do the sub pages need to have three "What links here" connections to avoid being tagged as orphans? Or does their sub page status avoid that? Maile66 ( talk) 18:28, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
First image I came across on Commons under "Hawaiian cuisine." Please find one you like and put it there, try and work with others instead of complaining about what they do. -- Jeremy ( blah blah • I did it!) 21:03, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
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.. but the fact is that I owe you an apology - and I offer it here. I got overly emotional on what I perceived as "badgering" someone that I really like a lot, and rather than AGF, research, and look around, I came to your talk and accused you of something that I shouldn't have. I am sorry. I could say that "out of context" it still seemed (to me) to be a poor post - but I'd be searching for excuses for my behavior; and that's not what I should be doing. I see now that you and My76Strat are indeed quite well acquainted, perhaps even to the point of being friends. I also noticed that you actually "supported" his RfA. Yes, I do tend to jump hard when I think someone is being picked on, and I did screw up big time this time without exercising due diligence. As far as me being a "crazy man" .. meh .. they do untie these extra long sleeves on my white coat from time to time. Anyway .. I was wrong, and I am sorry Viriditas. Chedzilla ( talk) 16:29, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
I want your advice on how to improve my proposal User:Wer900/Community Council of Wikipedia, which establishes an editing authority for Wikipedia to coordinate the project on a large scale. I'm not canvassing your support; I want your advice to improve it. Thanks in advance, Wer900 • talk • coordination consensus defined 16:08, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
Now you know why I'm reluctant to become an admin. I fall to pieces too easily. I promise to grow a thicker skin. Again, thank you for helping put the matter to rest.
Oh, and I haven't forgotten about the image request. Specific requests make me panic and I develop cerebral cementalization, (a real condition that I'm not making up). Next time I'm doodling, and I make something I think you'd like, can I give you that? There's a crab in the backroom of my user page that I'm quite fond of. I would love for you to have that. Would you like that one instead of the flowers? I never really liked that pot of flowers I gave you. :) Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 23:20, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi Viriditas - there's a discussion you might enjoy on WormTT's usertalk page under the heading "And on it goes...". Thanks and have a nice day ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 12:26, 8 July 2012 (UTC)
Openstreetmap.org is a pain to edit! Still it's done, i'm just labelling it up and then i'll upload. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 22:41, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi Viriditas. Did you have any luck with Rich about developing a tool to keep track of GA reviews? The question came up again at WT:GAN and I just dropped a note at Scottywongs page, but then though I should have checked with you here first. AIRcorn (talk) 08:14, 10 July 2012 (UTC)
So good. I think we both love this planet and wish the best for humankind, so I thought you'd like this. I guess that you may have already heard it. Lots of the Masseys are so good, but some make me wonder why the speaker was even picked. Anyway, I can give you links if you can't dig it up.
The other one that comes to mind is Richard D. Wolff Capitalism Hits The Fan. A pretty decent whack in the brain. :) Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 10:52, 10 July 2012 (UTC)
So, hope you're doing well. Me, about to expand some crab stubs I started and repair some "images needing articles" stubs somebody started and left in a bit of a state.
You never replied about the crab pic. If you don't like it, that's ok. If you would like a pic, just say, but only a single word. That way I won't have the fear. :)
Don't know if anyone has closed the American cuisine template mess yet, but I think it's de facto done. New image? I think not. Other regional cuisines? All images should go, I think, per the people who live there and don't do that dish, if you know what I mean.
Thanks again for all the times you've been there for me.
I've grown a thicker skin, I think. I will try hard to ask myself questions about whether or not I'm in the right, and stand by my position. My problem is that I too quickly question my position. Like I said before, I'd be a lousy judge. I see both sides and can't pick.
Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 10:58, 10 July 2012 (UTC)
This made me think of doing some sort of humorous page with a horizontal or vertical sequence of photos showing argument, clunking, regret, reconciliation or something. What do you think? I know zillions of little Chinese kids who would be delighted to pose for the photos. :) Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 08:48, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
...philosophy professor Kent Peacock notes that...Wright has "a stronger grasp of the dark side of human nature", like impatience, aggressiveness, and obstinacy.
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Thank you for one of the most impressive copyediting jobs that I've ever seen on Wikipedia; your work has definitely improved the SRI International article! Disavian ( talk) 17:33, 19 July 2012 (UTC) |
In your recent edit, http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Political_activities_of_the_Koch_family&diff=503238372&oldid=503227874, you clarified the per-plate cost of the fund-raiser, which I appreciate. However, you also reintroduced the word "philantropists", which is wrong in two ways.
First, they are known primarily for their wealth, not their philanthropy, and this article is focused on how they use their wealth to fund political -- not philanthropic -- activities. Second, "philantropists" isn't a word. As there seems to be a consensus for removing this term (please see the talk page), I'm asking that you revert that one word. Thank you. 24.45.42.125 ( talk) 07:18, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
Unfortunately, as you did not revert yourself, the article is temporarily frozen with your mistake. Please take care of it in three days. 24.45.42.125 ( talk) 08:51, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
The article has mentioned her relationship with Bieber for over a year, and incomplete edit requests with drive-by mentions of him continue to be added on the talk page, usually after an event evening. In the future I will leave a more neutral response for such requests, but as a person whose disability interferes with their typing, the pages of cut-and-paste responses I made for edit requests only takes material from responses left by administrators; in the beginning, I was not savvy enough to be prepared to attribute them, but even from the few personal details I've admitted to, I have no idea which bias you think you've identified. Despite my user name, I was not born in Idaho, not do I live there, although six blood relatives do and I've liked it when I visit. I would be surprised if you could tell me how often/whether I attend church, my relationship status, whether I have children, or my age (I'm young enough to never have voted, and old enough that I've missed opportunities to), although I'll admit to not being a teenager or as enthralled with celebrities as teenagers and young adults often are. Regardless, thanks for the feedback; I've seen more than enough of you in the last year and a half to respect you. Dru of Id ( talk) 14:49, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
Cattle creep, hog hole, sheep creep. I want to make a commons category. How about Creeps (passageways)? What do you think? Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 12:19, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
In fact, maybe the bluelink above ought to be more general, with a bunch of redirects. Sheep creep gets about 5x more hits than cattle creep. Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 12:22, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
Gaijin42 ( talk) 00:41, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
I think that is the first time I have done that. I usually leave the refs in because it is easier in case someone wants to just re-word any statements that I have re-moved. I probably just had a brainfart with that one, sorry.-- Canoe1967 ( talk) 01:41, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
3RR, 2012 Aurora shooting, blah blah blah, DTTR. -- SarekOfVulcan (talk) 03:37, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
Canoe1967 asked for help on the helpdesk, I reverted Canoe1967's talkpage, collapsed the discussion, and posted a permalink on that talkpage. Is that OK with you? Do we still need the ANI thingy or can I have your permission to close it? Arcandam ( talk) 04:51, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
I will refrain from moving comments around. The issue is appearing in dispute forums all over WMF the same as the 'ethno-taggers' and 'tabloid pushers' etc. When it carried to on my talk page thought I could move it to the proper discussion page citing WMF policy on all text being free licensed. The arguments on both sides I thought were valid on the only two pages that many feel they should be on. If an article has a gun issue then it should be discussed on a gun law page or a gun debate page not in the articles about incidents with guns. If the debate on guns is spread through every article that mentions a gun and every dispute board that can be found then that does not help the project. It just forks the debate on how much we should include in all of these articles. In other words it should be in the proper forum. I hope this makes sense.-- Canoe1967 ( talk) 06:03, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
No problem at all if they will stop pestering my talk page with yet another dispute tag since this last one. I am trying to keep an article under control while other editors are trying to help with good faith edits. Some editors insist on pushing their WP:POINT which is not helping others that are trying to follow consensus, guidelines, and policies.-- Canoe1967 ( talk) 09:25, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
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I saw your motivational badges suggestion at the village pump and I think it's a great idea. I'd like to mention that something similar is being proposed as a WMF project at meta:Wikimedia Fellowships/Project Ideas/Badges for Wikipedia Community Engagement and I thought you might be interested in participating in that. Best regards. 64.40.54.250 ( talk) 22:17, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
Done. -- WTF ( talk) 01:49, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
Hey Vee! Long time no see. I mentioned you at ANI. In a good way. Have a lovely weekend. Draco E 14:23, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
My question is one of citations. I knew DiMaggio Jr. personally and some of the details I plan to include are facts obtained through this association. How do I verify these kind of facts? Selene Scott — Preceding unsigned comment added by Selene Scott ( talk • contribs) 04:35, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
Sorry for stepping into that minefield of an article without more care. I should have made the one edit only, then just commented on the talk page. Does that sound like the right approach to you? -- Ronz ( talk) 16:13, 24 April 2012 (UTC)
Loved what you did here [1]. Can you do it here [2], pls? El duderino ( abides) 06:30, 26 April 2012 (UTC)
Hi there, Selene Scott here. I'm new and haven't been adopted yet so I'm telling you this cause you're the only one I've talked to. I figure you can point this info in the right direction. I was browsing the page on Algorithm. In the first sentence where it describes what it is it says something about calculations for extreme pain or something along those lines. I think maybe vandalism. Check it out. If I knew what the correct term was I'd have put it in myself, but alas, I was reading to learn! Thanks " Selene Scott ( talk) 17:45, 30 April 2012 (UTC)"
The vandal was most likely a fed up student! " Selene Scott ( talk)" —Preceding undated comment added 03:52, 1 May 2012 (UTC).
As a courtesy, I thought I should run this past you, since you wrote the original text for WP Hawaii/New articles. This is something sorely needed over on the Texas project, and I'm kind of my own over there. If you have no problems with it, I thought I could duplicate what you wrote, substituting Texas where necessary, to add to the project's main page. Right now, it's on my Marker page. Just thought I'd run it past you. Maile66 ( talk) 13:05, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
Hello User:Viriditas, I hope this message finds you doing well. I wanted to inform you that I've started a discussion at WP:ANI regarding a potential interaction ban between you and I, as conversation has recently been in bad taste and unproductive. You can see the discussion here. Best wishes, Anupam Talk 04:17, 2 May 2012 (UTC)
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Gnosticism in popular culture is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Gnosticism in popular culture (2nd nomination) until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. RepublicanJacobite TheFortyFive 17:49, 3 May 2012 (UTC)
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Thank you for your encouragement, support, and helping to get me Adopted! Selene Scott ( talk) 19:18, 3 May 2012 (UTC) |
I need to pick your brain. Referencing Here and Also here. In a nutshell, there is no NewArtBot or Tedder bot ffor the WikiProject Women's History. Tedder offered to help me set one up, if I could give him search terms. I can't. Wasn't involved in creating that project. Those who were initially involved seem to have departed. The subject of Women's History is pretty vague, without cut and dried parameters. It's not like defining search terms for a geographic project. So, I've been hither and yon, following up every lead somebody gives me. I also joined GenderGap and posted there. So far, the effort is a flat bust. The editor who set up the rules for Hawaii and Texas isn't really active anymore. I'm starting to feel defeated about this. Have you got any ideas about how to get this done? Maile66 ( talk) 20:41, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
equal opportunity, equal pay, feminism, feminist, gender bias, gender discrimination, gender history, indigenous women, women, women's history, women's history celebration, women's history site, women's liberation, women's movement, women's studies, women's suffrage, reproductive rights
I would also add combinations of terms such as "female", "her", "she" along with profession names, such as "engineer", "mathematician", "physician", etc. This can also be accomplished with category rules, but that assumes that someone is adding the category.
You can also look for things like "she competed", "she played", "she practiced", "she worked", etc. That will work well in finding new articles, but you have to write the rule.
You might want to look at WikiProject Gender Studies, as they have already tagged many related articles.
It doesn't look like there is a stub template for women's history biographies. It might be easier for the bot to find articles if you have this template.
I give up Maile66 ( talk) 15:48, 5 May 2012 (UTC)
Hey Viriditas! Just want to express my appreciation for doing the GA review on Dreamtime. I recognise that it must have taken a fair bit of your time, but i hope that you found it interesting. All the best. ( Midnightblueowl ( talk) 21:46, 6 May 2012 (UTC))
Hi there, I took out an unnecessary 'from' from the Edgar Cayce page and upon reviewing the page's history found that a bot reverted it and referred to it as 'possible vandalism by Selene Scott'. Is this something I should be worried about? That's all I need is a reputation of being a vandal at this stage of the game.Additionally, the page is now incomplete with no closing remarks about the death of Cayce." Selene Scott ( talk) 06:32, 7 May 2012 (UTC)"
I have filed an arbcom case related to the mailing list that you are alledged to be coordinating with. You can review the case at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case#Anupam_.26_Bobrayner and provide a statement. Hipocrite ( talk) 17:48, 8 May 2012 (UTC)
An article that you have been involved in editing, Wildwood (novel) has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the good article reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status will be removed from the article. -- Dennis Bratland ( talk) 18:28, 8 May 2012 (UTC)
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Thank you for your tireless work defending Wikipedia from those who would misuse it for dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional reasons. -Abhishikt ( talk) 21:11, 8 May 2012 (UTC) |
Thanks for your kind words. bobrayner ( talk) 06:34, 9 May 2012 (UTC)
I agree with what you say. I hope you agree that [5] leaves minimal wiggle room. Guy ( Help!) 11:27, 9 May 2012 (UTC)
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Dear Viriditas, thank you for your guidance on reviewing my contributions and ensuring that they adhere to the Wikipedia policy on paraphrasing. While I was dismissive of your advice at first, I should not have been and I am grateful that you have been so loving and forgiving to me. I hope to be your friend and work with you to make Wikipedia a better place. With regards, Anupam Talk 16:32, 9 May 2012 (UTC) |
Can you help me properly cite French Polynesia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia? Thanks. -- KAVEBEAR ( talk) 01:41, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
The Holoholokū birthstones are a requested article over on the Hawaii project. They are named in Wailua River State Park, under Holoholokū Heiau. I'm just wondering if these stones should be an article on their own, since the heiau has no separate article, or if these should be a redirect to Wailua State Park. What do you think? Maile66 ( talk) 13:59, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
Just wanted to let you know that the nominator on this article seems to be blocked. Agadant ( talk) 14:27, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
That's twice this week you've used "Heartland" as an epithet? against me -- I'm not sure what your point is, but rather doubt you are compying with WP:Assume good faith.-- Pete Tillman ( talk) 21:20, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
Hi. Don't you think it was a bit hasty to promote Joe's Garage to GA, given that most of the references to Lowe's book, and a couple to Slaven's, still lack page references? CüRlyTüRkey Talk Contribs 06:07, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
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Thanks not only for reviewing the John N. Shive GAN but also for your Google-fu in pointing out so many sources that I was unable to find. Woz2 ( talk) 19:32, 16 May 2012 (UTC) |
Hi Viriditis. The cleanup template at WP:HAWAII should be replaced. It's linked to defunct Wolterbot, for one thing. If you click on it, it leads to Hawaii/Cleanup listing, page which seems to be a long list of (2 yrs out of date) tedious and manual updating. That whole page should be deleted. The template below goes directly to Toolserver, and is a regularly automated update. It's so easy with the Toolserver. But I do think I should pass to you to decide and implement, rather than just taking it upon myself. Maile66 ( talk) 23:50, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
Check it out: Wikipedia:Meetup/Oahu/1-- Pharos ( talk) 17:10, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
I have created new essay " WP:Admin burnout and meltdown" for further editing by others. Feel free to expand with more ideas, or pass the word to other editors, as time permits. Thanks. - Wikid77 ( talk) 17:35, 23 May 2012 (UTC)
I am interested in what you have to say about categories. I am certain they are useful as a reader who knows about them, though they may be somewhat redundant to navboxes (which I have some reservations about too). I am also pretty sure that you are right about their being more useful for bulk editing and bots. What I am interested in is :
Rich
Farmbrough, 15:04, 25 May 2012 (UTC).
OK, I have a moment to address this. I don't think readers use categories at all (or at least very little). Maintenance workers and active members of WikiProjects use categories as queues. However, I want to see this process become more automated, such that 1) we are delivering the content of categories to users by request, and 2) we are visualizing the content of categories in terms of a) historical timelines and related topics, and b) replacing navbox templates with links to categories, such that the category system becomes the default navigational template. A lot more where that came from...more later. Viriditas ( talk) 10:47, 4 June 2012 (UTC)
Though I've been around the block, I honestly don't know what you mean for better ways to handle topic area problems like Ogdoadic Tradition. I haven't really looked at the related articles but I'd venture a guess they're also a bit of a problem given that one. The fringe board looked more like pseudoscience and things like that. I'm not sure where else to look. Can you give me some pointers? Where or who would be good to bring up things like this? You can respond here and I'll check back. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. If there's a good way to deal with issues like this when I come across them, I'm happy to do it. -- 76.180.172.75 ( talk) 09:45, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
I've seen WoW for Warcraft elsewhere online, but yes, when I see "WoW" on Wikipedia, I think of "Viriditas/Archive 24 has been vandalized by the Willy on wheels". I bring you greetings from the wolves :-) Nyttend ( talk) 15:10, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
Category:WikiProject Thoroughbred racing articles, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. Kumioko ( talk) 00:09, 5 June 2012 (UTC)
Category:WikiProject Thoroughbred racing, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. Kumioko ( talk) 00:10, 5 June 2012 (UTC)
I can just bump it over. Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 11:34, 6 June 2012 (UTC)
Not entirely enthused that you changed the plot summary section so that it now begins with the most hackneyed trite cliché from 500 Hollywood movie trailers ("In a world where"...). Now all we need is an audio reading of the article by the "seven-foot tall man who has been smoking cigarrettes since childhood"... AnonMoos ( talk) 16:55, 10 June 2012 (UTC)
Per :-D, if of continued interest, within this record is Arthur Rubin deleting Talk pages. Be aware as there are ideological droogies about. 108.73.115.206 ( talk) 04:47, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
Attempt this link, but view 500. Look for items with "Be aware" in the Edit Summary as examples. 99.119.128.121 ( talk) 01:20, 15 June 2012 (UTC)
Shrike ( talk) 06:19, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Armbrust, B.Ed. WrestleMania XXVIII The Undertaker 20–0 10:41, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Of interest per, "the Revert" along with Special:Contributions/User:Fat&Happy and apparent Wikipedia:MEAT User:Vsmith are avoiding the Wikipedia:BOLD, revert, discuss cycle on [7] Talk:Religion and environmentalism and [8] Talk:Christianity and environmentalism. Is this a failure of the Wikipedia process? 99.181.151.68 ( talk) 11:51, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Per User talk:Epipelagic#Wikipedia:Five pillars, who would you suggest for mentors? 99.119.128.28 ( talk) 21:25, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
I made a poor mistake after edit conflicted by you and replaced your paragraph, but then you removed my paragraph that I was adding during the edit that you deleted my paragraph in.
Please let me find the paragraph that is missing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.79.93.26 ( talk) 08:10, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
PLease stop editting everything: this talk page and the indicent so I can find the paragraph. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.79.93.26 ( talk) 08:14, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Viriditas! You are giving Spencer a pretty thorough review, which is very kind. :) I know that you are striving to make the article as good as possible. The only problem for me is that it's quite difficult for me to use the computer at the moment, due to a physical ailment. The short time that I can spend on here each day I would ideally like to be spending on my current project. So, you can imagine that I was ideally hoping for as lightweight a review as possible. In other words, only having to fix things that are definitely necessary to pass GAN. I know that the page is far from perfect, but as long as it's "acceptable", that's all I want at the moment. The guideline to using the criteria here says: "The meaning of each sentence or paragraph is clear and not confusing, even if you might have phrased it differently." I would ideally like to keep the review to this, if possible? ie, We just focus on fixing anything confusing, but not worry about making the article be at its optimum best. I feel bad saying this because I know its a privilege to get a detailed review, and if I had FAC in mind this would be ideal. It just so happens that the article isn't a priority right now. I really hope I don't sound ungrateful! But it is also to save you the work and effort. I don't want you to worry about making the page as good as possible when I'm not even worried about that, you know? :) Let me know what you think, thanks again for taking it on because it is a long page. -- Lobo (talk) 15:48, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
FYI: Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/IncidentArchive756#Viriditas Night of the Big Wind talk 16:54, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
GB fan 04:02, 22 June 2012 (UTC)
I have responded with a link-- Shrike ( talk) 07:24, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
I just connected some facts I find profound. First, I knew I recognized your username; I did not connect specifics; but recollections were positive. Perhaps you remember our interactions, perhaps not; even if you did, you would not know the significance until I explain detail I have as yet not shared. The detail relates to converging circumstances; and why I initiated my suggestion. I was copy-editing one of the first articles I created on this site when I realized I needed some content. And that it had been long available. An earlier wiki-friend lived in the exact city where the needed content was located. I reconnected with that friend on my very next edit[1] and they messaged my talk page in reply.[2] After we exchanged comments I knew a user I wanted to recognize; with the highest available award. But this did not exist, so I posted my suggestion.
When I described the kind of user I wanted to honor, it was this person I molded my criteria after: The spontaneous acts; which can not be contrived; the philanthropic deed; the bare charter that withstands scrutiny; the uncommon find of authenticity; the qualities that produce tangible things; intangibly; the legacies formed; the fortification of cherubs; a soul immune from slander who can silence the same. This was also the first person I intended to nominate, and the person who could be discussed in nothing but wholesome terms.
My knowledge is first hand and I have the goods to back every element of my criteria; including the full grandiose! I almost mentioned this person as a complete aside; fully prepared to explain with examples, why they were so utterly qualified, and why we are remiss for not giving them proper recognition. Here are the diff's that made me remember: (diffs contain spoilers so please access them only after completing the read) 1 2 Isn't that something? My76Strat ( talk) 16:36, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
I'm not sure if "daughter article" is the correct term for this, or "sub article" or "sub page". In a nutshell, I've been reading the Emma Graham series of books by a Martha Grimes. I'm thinking of either creating one separate page to cover the series, or separate pages for each book. But how I would like to set it up, is like a sub page of the author's page. It would be a set up like User:Maile66/Book Martha Grimes/Emma Graham series - that way. My question is this:If I do it that way, do the sub pages need to have three "What links here" connections to avoid being tagged as orphans? Or does their sub page status avoid that? Maile66 ( talk) 18:28, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
First image I came across on Commons under "Hawaiian cuisine." Please find one you like and put it there, try and work with others instead of complaining about what they do. -- Jeremy ( blah blah • I did it!) 21:03, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
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.. but the fact is that I owe you an apology - and I offer it here. I got overly emotional on what I perceived as "badgering" someone that I really like a lot, and rather than AGF, research, and look around, I came to your talk and accused you of something that I shouldn't have. I am sorry. I could say that "out of context" it still seemed (to me) to be a poor post - but I'd be searching for excuses for my behavior; and that's not what I should be doing. I see now that you and My76Strat are indeed quite well acquainted, perhaps even to the point of being friends. I also noticed that you actually "supported" his RfA. Yes, I do tend to jump hard when I think someone is being picked on, and I did screw up big time this time without exercising due diligence. As far as me being a "crazy man" .. meh .. they do untie these extra long sleeves on my white coat from time to time. Anyway .. I was wrong, and I am sorry Viriditas. Chedzilla ( talk) 16:29, 28 June 2012 (UTC)
I want your advice on how to improve my proposal User:Wer900/Community Council of Wikipedia, which establishes an editing authority for Wikipedia to coordinate the project on a large scale. I'm not canvassing your support; I want your advice to improve it. Thanks in advance, Wer900 • talk • coordination consensus defined 16:08, 26 June 2012 (UTC)
Now you know why I'm reluctant to become an admin. I fall to pieces too easily. I promise to grow a thicker skin. Again, thank you for helping put the matter to rest.
Oh, and I haven't forgotten about the image request. Specific requests make me panic and I develop cerebral cementalization, (a real condition that I'm not making up). Next time I'm doodling, and I make something I think you'd like, can I give you that? There's a crab in the backroom of my user page that I'm quite fond of. I would love for you to have that. Would you like that one instead of the flowers? I never really liked that pot of flowers I gave you. :) Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 23:20, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi Viriditas - there's a discussion you might enjoy on WormTT's usertalk page under the heading "And on it goes...". Thanks and have a nice day ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 12:26, 8 July 2012 (UTC)
Openstreetmap.org is a pain to edit! Still it's done, i'm just labelling it up and then i'll upload. Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ( email) 22:41, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
Hi Viriditas. Did you have any luck with Rich about developing a tool to keep track of GA reviews? The question came up again at WT:GAN and I just dropped a note at Scottywongs page, but then though I should have checked with you here first. AIRcorn (talk) 08:14, 10 July 2012 (UTC)
So good. I think we both love this planet and wish the best for humankind, so I thought you'd like this. I guess that you may have already heard it. Lots of the Masseys are so good, but some make me wonder why the speaker was even picked. Anyway, I can give you links if you can't dig it up.
The other one that comes to mind is Richard D. Wolff Capitalism Hits The Fan. A pretty decent whack in the brain. :) Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 10:52, 10 July 2012 (UTC)
So, hope you're doing well. Me, about to expand some crab stubs I started and repair some "images needing articles" stubs somebody started and left in a bit of a state.
You never replied about the crab pic. If you don't like it, that's ok. If you would like a pic, just say, but only a single word. That way I won't have the fear. :)
Don't know if anyone has closed the American cuisine template mess yet, but I think it's de facto done. New image? I think not. Other regional cuisines? All images should go, I think, per the people who live there and don't do that dish, if you know what I mean.
Thanks again for all the times you've been there for me.
I've grown a thicker skin, I think. I will try hard to ask myself questions about whether or not I'm in the right, and stand by my position. My problem is that I too quickly question my position. Like I said before, I'd be a lousy judge. I see both sides and can't pick.
Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 10:58, 10 July 2012 (UTC)
This made me think of doing some sort of humorous page with a horizontal or vertical sequence of photos showing argument, clunking, regret, reconciliation or something. What do you think? I know zillions of little Chinese kids who would be delighted to pose for the photos. :) Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 08:48, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
...philosophy professor Kent Peacock notes that...Wright has "a stronger grasp of the dark side of human nature", like impatience, aggressiveness, and obstinacy.
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Thank you for one of the most impressive copyediting jobs that I've ever seen on Wikipedia; your work has definitely improved the SRI International article! Disavian ( talk) 17:33, 19 July 2012 (UTC) |
In your recent edit, http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Political_activities_of_the_Koch_family&diff=503238372&oldid=503227874, you clarified the per-plate cost of the fund-raiser, which I appreciate. However, you also reintroduced the word "philantropists", which is wrong in two ways.
First, they are known primarily for their wealth, not their philanthropy, and this article is focused on how they use their wealth to fund political -- not philanthropic -- activities. Second, "philantropists" isn't a word. As there seems to be a consensus for removing this term (please see the talk page), I'm asking that you revert that one word. Thank you. 24.45.42.125 ( talk) 07:18, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
Unfortunately, as you did not revert yourself, the article is temporarily frozen with your mistake. Please take care of it in three days. 24.45.42.125 ( talk) 08:51, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
The article has mentioned her relationship with Bieber for over a year, and incomplete edit requests with drive-by mentions of him continue to be added on the talk page, usually after an event evening. In the future I will leave a more neutral response for such requests, but as a person whose disability interferes with their typing, the pages of cut-and-paste responses I made for edit requests only takes material from responses left by administrators; in the beginning, I was not savvy enough to be prepared to attribute them, but even from the few personal details I've admitted to, I have no idea which bias you think you've identified. Despite my user name, I was not born in Idaho, not do I live there, although six blood relatives do and I've liked it when I visit. I would be surprised if you could tell me how often/whether I attend church, my relationship status, whether I have children, or my age (I'm young enough to never have voted, and old enough that I've missed opportunities to), although I'll admit to not being a teenager or as enthralled with celebrities as teenagers and young adults often are. Regardless, thanks for the feedback; I've seen more than enough of you in the last year and a half to respect you. Dru of Id ( talk) 14:49, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
Cattle creep, hog hole, sheep creep. I want to make a commons category. How about Creeps (passageways)? What do you think? Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 12:19, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
In fact, maybe the bluelink above ought to be more general, with a bunch of redirects. Sheep creep gets about 5x more hits than cattle creep. Anna Frodesiak ( talk) 12:22, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
Gaijin42 ( talk) 00:41, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
I think that is the first time I have done that. I usually leave the refs in because it is easier in case someone wants to just re-word any statements that I have re-moved. I probably just had a brainfart with that one, sorry.-- Canoe1967 ( talk) 01:41, 27 July 2012 (UTC)
3RR, 2012 Aurora shooting, blah blah blah, DTTR. -- SarekOfVulcan (talk) 03:37, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
Canoe1967 asked for help on the helpdesk, I reverted Canoe1967's talkpage, collapsed the discussion, and posted a permalink on that talkpage. Is that OK with you? Do we still need the ANI thingy or can I have your permission to close it? Arcandam ( talk) 04:51, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
I will refrain from moving comments around. The issue is appearing in dispute forums all over WMF the same as the 'ethno-taggers' and 'tabloid pushers' etc. When it carried to on my talk page thought I could move it to the proper discussion page citing WMF policy on all text being free licensed. The arguments on both sides I thought were valid on the only two pages that many feel they should be on. If an article has a gun issue then it should be discussed on a gun law page or a gun debate page not in the articles about incidents with guns. If the debate on guns is spread through every article that mentions a gun and every dispute board that can be found then that does not help the project. It just forks the debate on how much we should include in all of these articles. In other words it should be in the proper forum. I hope this makes sense.-- Canoe1967 ( talk) 06:03, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
No problem at all if they will stop pestering my talk page with yet another dispute tag since this last one. I am trying to keep an article under control while other editors are trying to help with good faith edits. Some editors insist on pushing their WP:POINT which is not helping others that are trying to follow consensus, guidelines, and policies.-- Canoe1967 ( talk) 09:25, 29 July 2012 (UTC)