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I'm writing because of your message. Firstly, I reckon, that the name of page shouldn't be changed. Plase look at the right corner of the website - SPA Dąbie. Official name of company contains quotation mark. Secondly, could you please tell me, what's wrong with my article Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe „Dąbie”? Is anything wrong with grammars or vocabulary? If you tell me, what kind of mistakes have been done, I will improve my article.
P.S. Sorry for the mistakes I have done. I'm not a native speaker of English language. I have been learning that language. Szczecinolog ( talk) 17:49, 22 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi! Thanks for your message! I've shopped at the one American Apparel store they have in my country. Does that count? In any case, I have tried to offer relevant citations for my edits and tried to maintain a NPOV etc. I welcome any and all suggestions you have that will help me contribute Wikipedia-worthy edits! Kasablanket ( talk) 17:27, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
I removed the guff from the article Wog because it's simply not true. There are zero serious etymologists who believe the "Wily Oriental Gentleman" story is true, and in fact this is probably the canonical example of False Eytmology, as are ALL etymologies based on acronyms (see also "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge").
The person who added that info is being coy, but the fact is, his source is not remotely authoritative. The section I re-inserted (from a previous edit; I didn't write it) included an unimpeachable source. 50.132.67.150 ( talk) 02:01, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
The reference doesn't talk about 2011 KW48 (nor VNH0004). And we are in June !-- Io Herodotus ( talk) 21:33, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
According to the New Horizons’ twitter feed, @NewHorizons2015, and Principal Investigator Alan Stern, the New Horizons probe will make a long-range encounter with a Kuiper Belt Object in January 2015. The object is temporarily designated VNH0004 by the mission team. It does not yet have an International Astronomical Union designation.
The encounter will take place at a range of about 75 million km, a distance somewhat subject to change depending on how the probe makes its course correction.
I very much appreciate your stopping by my talkpage to let me know that I shouldn't be restoring blanked warnings from talkpages. Chalk it up to inexperience on my part (which isn't an excuse, I know). While I didn't violate 3RR on the IP's page, I think I did earlier today on another talkpage - they're blocked now as a vandalism-only account, but I don't think that excuses me. Do you think I ought to turn myself in for warring? I did break the rules, after all, and if I need to eat a short block that's only fair. NekoKatsun ( talk) 22:02, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
Winner 42, I really appreciate your help. I have saved the URL's on a document for the help sites you recommended. Did you have to correct each entry? Jet 21:42, 25 June 2015 (UTC)jet
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Thanks for catching the error with the script I'd written to add US Census Pop widgets in a speedier than manual manner.
Though it was more of a user error than a code error (I was pressing a button in the script before the page finished loading). DemocraticLuntz ( talk) 02:44, 26 June 2015 (UTC) |
Hello Winner42, You recently nominated my page on Republic Metals Corporation for speedy deletion on grounds of notability. I have edited the content of the page to include more information about the company's notability but seem to be unable to add it to the page as it is locked only for use of an administrator. Is there anything you can do to help me make the changes, or if you would like, i would be happy to share the changes with you to see if they meet your standards of notability? I look forward ot hearing your thoughts. Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hilastrul ( talk • contribs) 16:41, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
If you'd like to have a coherent discussion about RT News, that would be fine. I don't understand what you were trying to communicate by posting an Arbitration Warning label on my talk page. Though that is the second time I've posted about RT and you have responded within minutes. Which is alarming. MarkB2 Chat 03:19, 27 June 2015 (UTC)
Sorry — Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.56.5.46 ( talk) 19:08, 27 June 2015 (UTC)
...for your support over at my RfA. I shall do my best to be worthy of it. -- Ser Amantio di Nicolao Che dicono a Signa? Lo dicono a Signa. 00:57, 28 June 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your review of Lo Mein I've dug up a few more references, added a note to the draft, and resubmitted. I'm primarily working on Eringer's non-fiction, which are significant historical works within the spy genre, it just happened that I finished Lo Mein first. The novel is the first of Eringer's fiction works (later in career) that made some waves. Regards, -- 009o9 ( talk) 05:04, 28 June 2015 (UTC)
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15:56, 29 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi Winner42
Appreciate the welcome. I'm a recently retired author and writer, and contributing to Wikipedia looks like a fine way to spend some time. Laurencejbest ( talk) 22:22, 29 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi Winner 42, I just got your message - what is it that you think I removed? I have no recollection of editing that page at all. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.143.109.25 ( talk) 11:58, 29 June 2015 (UTC)
On 30 June 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Massachusetts, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Massachusetts was the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Massachusetts. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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Hello Winner 42. Thanks for reviewing the edits I made to Julie Hanna's page. I followed the advice posted to my page and added more trusted clarification to the careers section. Does this do the trick?
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15:13, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
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Dear user Winner 42. I made a change in Pelasgians page and you thought it was fake. Actually it is true because most of the scientists consider pelasgians ancestor of illyrians not greeks. GabrielKuka ( talk) 17:37, 6 July 2015 (UTC) |
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Thank you for reviewing my recent submission on Producer Roberta Grossman.
I work for Ms. Grossman and was hired by her to write and submit an entry to Wikipedia.
This is my first time submitting, so it is a little daunting to read all the rules.
Is the major problem that I did not include citations within the article? Because I provided all relevant and correct footnotes at the bottom of the page to verify the factual correctness of her biography.
If I cite, for example, her employer's website, Katahadin Productions, as a source, does that meet the Wikipedia standards?
Please advise.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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I was just reading your comments at Talk:Sydney/GA1 and two things jumped out at me as really needing comment:
is also not mandatory, as many high-quality and comprehensive articles do not have a "See also" section", so saying that the section should be expanded is at odds with producing a good article. A high quality article should contain no "see also" or "external links" section. Any links in these sections should, ideally, be incorporated into the body of the article. -- AussieLegend ( ✉) 02:49, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
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15:06, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello - Winner 42. I recently made edits to the Primus Page which you rolled back.
I have made some new edits and left appropriate edit summary for. As you know Primus has been renamed HC2 Holdings Inc and has a new business model etc - we will make edits to the wikipedia site to reflect all of these changes which will include the name HC2 Holdings
let me know if you have any questions or concerns — Preceding unsigned comment added by Host786 ( talk • contribs) 16:24, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi, Winner 42. Please let me know if Eagles247 does not respond to your GA review comments before you close the review. If E247 is out of the loop, I will gladly complete the review process of the article on his behalf. Cheers. Dirtlawyer1 ( talk) 17:23, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
You've just threatened to block me on here for adding external links for a players profile. Why? What is even wrong with that. It isn't spamming at all. Thursby16 ( talk) 19:28, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Ah, ok thank you :'). You got me scared ahah. No worries :) Thursby16 ( talk) 19:36, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Somehow I got the wrong URL copied-I meant to copy the ref that was on there that the profile actually has stuff from as you can see on the ref on the article. Wgolf ( talk) 00:51, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
HI, I erased it from the page as the info is incorrect, and was originally created by someone who admitted to changing in maliciously on TWITTER, I can send you the proof if you wish. There are many other articles out now that prove that the statements made are untrue and so I removed it, as wikipedia isn't a one sided web platform, and shouldn't be reporting false info, based on incorrect reporting. Thanks and best. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lemonsandlemons ( talk • contribs) 15:41, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
hello I removed a map from Yoruks page, because it is not showing where Yoruks live in Turkey. It looks like somebody has just crated it from his imaginations. I am a Yoruk and I know where they live in Turkey. I wanted to write this down for the reason I removed it, but I didn't know where I should leave the message.
Can you please remove that map from that page? Its giving wrong info about Yoruks. Or can you please state a source for it?
Thanks, Fish :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fish2015 ( talk • contribs) 16:49, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi winner 42, Sorry for the arbitration request, I'm new to wikipedia's practices when it comes to a dispute with another user. I just didn't know how to resolve an issue with another user, since I understand the change war issue, and I thought that arbitration was a mediated conversation with an admin and users disputing a topic. Thanks for understanding. Also, what would you recommend in this situation? Honestly not even sure if you are an admin... haha. Belnap.research ( talk) 18:19, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hi Winner 42,
I wanted to contact you for reverting back a quote about a back massager on the Vestavia Hills High School page. Under the Mascot section, the quote references John Oliver, the satirical news anchor, referencing a back massager being used as a sexual stimulator. I do not feel that this is necessary or contributes anything to the page of educational institution for children. Though a footnote is put on the quote, that does not necessarily make it a worthy contribution. I look forward to seeing it removed, and would happily discuss further.
Thanks! Wikipediacook — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikipediacook ( talk • contribs) 15:46, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hey Winner 42. Since you reviewed this at AFC, Zoë Buckman was moved to the mainspace by the article creator from Draft:Zoë Buckman/ User:Allicamp/Zoë Buckman without being approved. I'm not familiar with the AFC process, so I'll leave it to you to take any necessary actions. — JJMC89 ( T· E· C) 03:19, 18 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Winner, thanks for the ping. My RfA didn't so much fail for lack of experience, (I'd been quite active for a few years) rather that there were problems with my article deletion noms, which I understood and have undertaken to remedy. I'm contemplating another run, but we'll see. It's tough to see people you've never interacted with tell you how deficient you are. :) But my real reason for commenting here was to thank you for thinking of me. Cyphoidbomb ( talk) 22:13, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
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03:06, 21 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Winner 42, Thanks. I read the articles you have recommended. What should I change in my article about Russtone company to publish it? It is history now and is based on independent source - the article in January 1991 issue of Guitar Player magazine. I want to uploaded the scans of this article. Andrey A. Petrov ( talk) 22:15, 21 July 2015 (UTC)Andrey A. Petrov
Andrey A. Petrov ( talk) 12:34, 22 July 2015 (UTC)Thank you for your help. I submitted a draft. Now I am learning how to add Guitar Player magazine article photos as a reference. Regards.
Hi, I'm looking to help re-activate the Percy Jackson Task-force. As you are one of the few members still actively editing Wikipedia, I wanted to extend an invitation for you to work with me to do this. If you are no longer interested, I'd appreciate your taking the time to remove your username from the "Active" list here. And thanks for all you did before!
If you are interested, I would also ask you to consider a proposal I have, which is that this task-force become the "Rick Riordan" task-force. I've suggested this because I think it would help keep the project active and also help stop some pretty widespread vandalism in articles referring to that author. My proposal in brief. I'm a relatively new Wikipedian, so I'd appreciate the advice and expertise of a more experienced user. Thanks again in advance, and feel free to contact me on my Talk page. 2ReinreB2 ( talk) 03:57, 21 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello Winner 42. I wanna ask you something. Could you please tell me how to put a picture? Thank you. ( Bistymings ( talk) 00:20, 24 July 2015 (UTC))
Having a two word essay that merely restates the title's message is not helpful to the reader. The essay has a long history in Western culture. Even though there are many ways to write an essay, two words doesn't do it. The essay should present various arguments why Wikipedians should not lie. OnBeyondZebrax • TALK 22:24, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your message. I object to my material (which does something to redress the outright bias and lack of objectivity on this page) being deleted by someone purely because they consider that the source referred to represents 'craziness'. This is personal opinion and not a valid reason for deletion. I am also concerned at the speed in which my posts are being taken down - something is not right here, there appears to be some kind of organised attempt to prevent the publication of a different point of view. This is outright censorship. Wikipedia readers have a right to know about all researchers and their work. My entry merely mentioned and provided a link to the work of the person in question, it did not concern itself with discussion or debate about exactly what his views and conclusions may be, leaving people free to make up their own minds about that.
Also, later attempts by other readers to reinstate my material have been similarly deleted on the grounds that it represents a 'fringe view'. Are you being ironic? This is a page specifically on conspiracy theories for heaven's sake! What other kind of views do you expect?
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15:05, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello Winner 42,
Recently I tried to start a page for the James Cameron School, a non-profit school for young children with dyslexia. Someone from the school had tried at an earlier date, but was not successful - it was declined, and I was asked to start the page. I received your message that my submission wasn't constructive.
I have no experience with Wikipedia, so I'm not sure how to make this happen. Are you able to put me on the right path?
I would appreciate any help you can provide.
Thank You, Lisa LisaAspinall ( talk) 02:26, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hello
I'm writing because of your message. Firstly, I reckon, that the name of page shouldn't be changed. Plase look at the right corner of the website - SPA Dąbie. Official name of company contains quotation mark. Secondly, could you please tell me, what's wrong with my article Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe „Dąbie”? Is anything wrong with grammars or vocabulary? If you tell me, what kind of mistakes have been done, I will improve my article.
P.S. Sorry for the mistakes I have done. I'm not a native speaker of English language. I have been learning that language. Szczecinolog ( talk) 17:49, 22 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi! Thanks for your message! I've shopped at the one American Apparel store they have in my country. Does that count? In any case, I have tried to offer relevant citations for my edits and tried to maintain a NPOV etc. I welcome any and all suggestions you have that will help me contribute Wikipedia-worthy edits! Kasablanket ( talk) 17:27, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
I removed the guff from the article Wog because it's simply not true. There are zero serious etymologists who believe the "Wily Oriental Gentleman" story is true, and in fact this is probably the canonical example of False Eytmology, as are ALL etymologies based on acronyms (see also "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge").
The person who added that info is being coy, but the fact is, his source is not remotely authoritative. The section I re-inserted (from a previous edit; I didn't write it) included an unimpeachable source. 50.132.67.150 ( talk) 02:01, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
The reference doesn't talk about 2011 KW48 (nor VNH0004). And we are in June !-- Io Herodotus ( talk) 21:33, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
According to the New Horizons’ twitter feed, @NewHorizons2015, and Principal Investigator Alan Stern, the New Horizons probe will make a long-range encounter with a Kuiper Belt Object in January 2015. The object is temporarily designated VNH0004 by the mission team. It does not yet have an International Astronomical Union designation.
The encounter will take place at a range of about 75 million km, a distance somewhat subject to change depending on how the probe makes its course correction.
I very much appreciate your stopping by my talkpage to let me know that I shouldn't be restoring blanked warnings from talkpages. Chalk it up to inexperience on my part (which isn't an excuse, I know). While I didn't violate 3RR on the IP's page, I think I did earlier today on another talkpage - they're blocked now as a vandalism-only account, but I don't think that excuses me. Do you think I ought to turn myself in for warring? I did break the rules, after all, and if I need to eat a short block that's only fair. NekoKatsun ( talk) 22:02, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
Winner 42, I really appreciate your help. I have saved the URL's on a document for the help sites you recommended. Did you have to correct each entry? Jet 21:42, 25 June 2015 (UTC)jet
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Thanks for catching the error with the script I'd written to add US Census Pop widgets in a speedier than manual manner.
Though it was more of a user error than a code error (I was pressing a button in the script before the page finished loading). DemocraticLuntz ( talk) 02:44, 26 June 2015 (UTC) |
Hello Winner42, You recently nominated my page on Republic Metals Corporation for speedy deletion on grounds of notability. I have edited the content of the page to include more information about the company's notability but seem to be unable to add it to the page as it is locked only for use of an administrator. Is there anything you can do to help me make the changes, or if you would like, i would be happy to share the changes with you to see if they meet your standards of notability? I look forward ot hearing your thoughts. Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hilastrul ( talk • contribs) 16:41, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
If you'd like to have a coherent discussion about RT News, that would be fine. I don't understand what you were trying to communicate by posting an Arbitration Warning label on my talk page. Though that is the second time I've posted about RT and you have responded within minutes. Which is alarming. MarkB2 Chat 03:19, 27 June 2015 (UTC)
Sorry — Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.56.5.46 ( talk) 19:08, 27 June 2015 (UTC)
...for your support over at my RfA. I shall do my best to be worthy of it. -- Ser Amantio di Nicolao Che dicono a Signa? Lo dicono a Signa. 00:57, 28 June 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your review of Lo Mein I've dug up a few more references, added a note to the draft, and resubmitted. I'm primarily working on Eringer's non-fiction, which are significant historical works within the spy genre, it just happened that I finished Lo Mein first. The novel is the first of Eringer's fiction works (later in career) that made some waves. Regards, -- 009o9 ( talk) 05:04, 28 June 2015 (UTC)
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Hi Winner 42, Many thanks for your commiserations! these guys really need to get serious if they want to improve Wikipedia instead of attacking research scholars. Cheers. Gjboyle ( talk) 17:50, 28 June 2015 (UTC)
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Hi Winner42
Appreciate the welcome. I'm a recently retired author and writer, and contributing to Wikipedia looks like a fine way to spend some time. Laurencejbest ( talk) 22:22, 29 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi Winner 42, I just got your message - what is it that you think I removed? I have no recollection of editing that page at all. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.143.109.25 ( talk) 11:58, 29 June 2015 (UTC)
On 30 June 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Massachusetts, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Massachusetts was the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Massachusetts. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page ( here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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This wiki-kitten is here to meow in recognition of your work in bringing the large topic DYKed above to a GA status!
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Hello Winner 42. Thanks for reviewing the edits I made to Julie Hanna's page. I followed the advice posted to my page and added more trusted clarification to the careers section. Does this do the trick?
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Dear user Winner 42. I made a change in Pelasgians page and you thought it was fake. Actually it is true because most of the scientists consider pelasgians ancestor of illyrians not greeks. GabrielKuka ( talk) 17:37, 6 July 2015 (UTC) |
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Thank you for reviewing my recent submission on Producer Roberta Grossman.
I work for Ms. Grossman and was hired by her to write and submit an entry to Wikipedia.
This is my first time submitting, so it is a little daunting to read all the rules.
Is the major problem that I did not include citations within the article? Because I provided all relevant and correct footnotes at the bottom of the page to verify the factual correctness of her biography.
If I cite, for example, her employer's website, Katahadin Productions, as a source, does that meet the Wikipedia standards?
Please advise.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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I was just reading your comments at Talk:Sydney/GA1 and two things jumped out at me as really needing comment:
is also not mandatory, as many high-quality and comprehensive articles do not have a "See also" section", so saying that the section should be expanded is at odds with producing a good article. A high quality article should contain no "see also" or "external links" section. Any links in these sections should, ideally, be incorporated into the body of the article. -- AussieLegend ( ✉) 02:49, 11 July 2015 (UTC)
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15:06, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello - Winner 42. I recently made edits to the Primus Page which you rolled back.
I have made some new edits and left appropriate edit summary for. As you know Primus has been renamed HC2 Holdings Inc and has a new business model etc - we will make edits to the wikipedia site to reflect all of these changes which will include the name HC2 Holdings
let me know if you have any questions or concerns — Preceding unsigned comment added by Host786 ( talk • contribs) 16:24, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi, Winner 42. Please let me know if Eagles247 does not respond to your GA review comments before you close the review. If E247 is out of the loop, I will gladly complete the review process of the article on his behalf. Cheers. Dirtlawyer1 ( talk) 17:23, 13 July 2015 (UTC)
You've just threatened to block me on here for adding external links for a players profile. Why? What is even wrong with that. It isn't spamming at all. Thursby16 ( talk) 19:28, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Ah, ok thank you :'). You got me scared ahah. No worries :) Thursby16 ( talk) 19:36, 14 July 2015 (UTC)
Somehow I got the wrong URL copied-I meant to copy the ref that was on there that the profile actually has stuff from as you can see on the ref on the article. Wgolf ( talk) 00:51, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
HI, I erased it from the page as the info is incorrect, and was originally created by someone who admitted to changing in maliciously on TWITTER, I can send you the proof if you wish. There are many other articles out now that prove that the statements made are untrue and so I removed it, as wikipedia isn't a one sided web platform, and shouldn't be reporting false info, based on incorrect reporting. Thanks and best. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lemonsandlemons ( talk • contribs) 15:41, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
hello I removed a map from Yoruks page, because it is not showing where Yoruks live in Turkey. It looks like somebody has just crated it from his imaginations. I am a Yoruk and I know where they live in Turkey. I wanted to write this down for the reason I removed it, but I didn't know where I should leave the message.
Can you please remove that map from that page? Its giving wrong info about Yoruks. Or can you please state a source for it?
Thanks, Fish :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fish2015 ( talk • contribs) 16:49, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi winner 42, Sorry for the arbitration request, I'm new to wikipedia's practices when it comes to a dispute with another user. I just didn't know how to resolve an issue with another user, since I understand the change war issue, and I thought that arbitration was a mediated conversation with an admin and users disputing a topic. Thanks for understanding. Also, what would you recommend in this situation? Honestly not even sure if you are an admin... haha. Belnap.research ( talk) 18:19, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hi Winner 42,
I wanted to contact you for reverting back a quote about a back massager on the Vestavia Hills High School page. Under the Mascot section, the quote references John Oliver, the satirical news anchor, referencing a back massager being used as a sexual stimulator. I do not feel that this is necessary or contributes anything to the page of educational institution for children. Though a footnote is put on the quote, that does not necessarily make it a worthy contribution. I look forward to seeing it removed, and would happily discuss further.
Thanks! Wikipediacook — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikipediacook ( talk • contribs) 15:46, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
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Hey Winner 42. Since you reviewed this at AFC, Zoë Buckman was moved to the mainspace by the article creator from Draft:Zoë Buckman/ User:Allicamp/Zoë Buckman without being approved. I'm not familiar with the AFC process, so I'll leave it to you to take any necessary actions. — JJMC89 ( T· E· C) 03:19, 18 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Winner, thanks for the ping. My RfA didn't so much fail for lack of experience, (I'd been quite active for a few years) rather that there were problems with my article deletion noms, which I understood and have undertaken to remedy. I'm contemplating another run, but we'll see. It's tough to see people you've never interacted with tell you how deficient you are. :) But my real reason for commenting here was to thank you for thinking of me. Cyphoidbomb ( talk) 22:13, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
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03:06, 21 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi Winner 42, Thanks. I read the articles you have recommended. What should I change in my article about Russtone company to publish it? It is history now and is based on independent source - the article in January 1991 issue of Guitar Player magazine. I want to uploaded the scans of this article. Andrey A. Petrov ( talk) 22:15, 21 July 2015 (UTC)Andrey A. Petrov
Andrey A. Petrov ( talk) 12:34, 22 July 2015 (UTC)Thank you for your help. I submitted a draft. Now I am learning how to add Guitar Player magazine article photos as a reference. Regards.
Hi, I'm looking to help re-activate the Percy Jackson Task-force. As you are one of the few members still actively editing Wikipedia, I wanted to extend an invitation for you to work with me to do this. If you are no longer interested, I'd appreciate your taking the time to remove your username from the "Active" list here. And thanks for all you did before!
If you are interested, I would also ask you to consider a proposal I have, which is that this task-force become the "Rick Riordan" task-force. I've suggested this because I think it would help keep the project active and also help stop some pretty widespread vandalism in articles referring to that author. My proposal in brief. I'm a relatively new Wikipedian, so I'd appreciate the advice and expertise of a more experienced user. Thanks again in advance, and feel free to contact me on my Talk page. 2ReinreB2 ( talk) 03:57, 21 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello Winner 42. I wanna ask you something. Could you please tell me how to put a picture? Thank you. ( Bistymings ( talk) 00:20, 24 July 2015 (UTC))
Having a two word essay that merely restates the title's message is not helpful to the reader. The essay has a long history in Western culture. Even though there are many ways to write an essay, two words doesn't do it. The essay should present various arguments why Wikipedians should not lie. OnBeyondZebrax • TALK 22:24, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your message. I object to my material (which does something to redress the outright bias and lack of objectivity on this page) being deleted by someone purely because they consider that the source referred to represents 'craziness'. This is personal opinion and not a valid reason for deletion. I am also concerned at the speed in which my posts are being taken down - something is not right here, there appears to be some kind of organised attempt to prevent the publication of a different point of view. This is outright censorship. Wikipedia readers have a right to know about all researchers and their work. My entry merely mentioned and provided a link to the work of the person in question, it did not concern itself with discussion or debate about exactly what his views and conclusions may be, leaving people free to make up their own minds about that.
Also, later attempts by other readers to reinstate my material have been similarly deleted on the grounds that it represents a 'fringe view'. Are you being ironic? This is a page specifically on conspiracy theories for heaven's sake! What other kind of views do you expect?
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15:05, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello Winner 42,
Recently I tried to start a page for the James Cameron School, a non-profit school for young children with dyslexia. Someone from the school had tried at an earlier date, but was not successful - it was declined, and I was asked to start the page. I received your message that my submission wasn't constructive.
I have no experience with Wikipedia, so I'm not sure how to make this happen. Are you able to put me on the right path?
I would appreciate any help you can provide.
Thank You, Lisa LisaAspinall ( talk) 02:26, 28 July 2015 (UTC)