User talk:KateLVM

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Neutrality^talk 05:06, 29 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Use of the pejorative label 'conspiracy theorist' to those with whom editors disagree is not much more than a term of abuse. It adds no information and cannot be seen as neutral. It just tries to disqualify a person, in this case a recognised academic. If super-editors allow this abuse it will further discredit wikipedia's reputation as a source of neutral information. (unsigned comment left by KateLVM)

You can sign your posts with four tildes in a row. To respond, the term "conspiracy theorist" as applied to the articles you've edited isn't being dreamed up by Wikipedia editors - it's used in the reliable sources, which are helpfully cited right there. If you have a problem, you can take it up with the sources, not Wikipedia. since multiple editors disagree with you, and there is no Wikipedia policy-based reason for your preferred wording, you need to stop trying to change the article to remove this text. If you wish, you can try to seek consensus on the talk page, but you may not unilaterally continue editing as you have. Neutrality^talk 05:35, 29 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

'Conspiracy theory' of course has a meaning, but to allow that label as a personal form of abuse or labelling against well published academics is simply a term of abuse, usually attempting disqualify a critic. It reminds me why in academia we tell students never to use Wikipedia as a source.

October 2018[edit]

You currently appear to be engaged in an edit war according to the reverts you have made on Tim Anderson (political economist). Users are expected to collaborate with others, to avoid editing disruptively, and to try to reach a consensus, rather than repeatedly undoing other users' edits once it is known that there is a disagreement.

I have warned two abysive editors for vandalism of my contributions and have reverted that vandalism with the rvv notice. Why accuse me? (UTC)

KateLVM (talk) 10:17, 10 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Points to note:

Edit warring is disruptive regardless of how many reverts you have made;
Do not edit war even if you believe you are right.

If you find yourself in an editing dispute, use the article's talk page to discuss controversial changes and work towards a version that represents consensus among editors. You can post a request for help at an appropriate noticeboard or seek dispute resolution. In some cases, it may be appropriate to request temporary page protection. If you engage in an edit war, you may be blocked from editing.
You are currently engaged in a slow motion edit war with a number of other editors. If you continue editing the article rather than engaging in discussion on the talk page, you will be blocked or otherwise sanctioned. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 06:52, 10 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Managing a conflict of interest[edit]

Hello, KateLVM. Please note that if you have an external relationship with the people, places or things you have written about on Wikipedia, you may have a conflict of interest (COI). Editors with a COI may be unduly influenced by their connection to the topic. See the conflict of interest guideline and FAQ for organizations for more information. We ask that you:

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Also please note that editing for the purpose of advertising, publicising, or promoting anyone or anything is not permitted. Thank you. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 07:07, 10 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Kindly tell me, why this innuendo? If you have some accusation, please make it (UTC) KateLVM (talk) 10:19, 10 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

October 2018[edit]

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 48 hours for edit warring, as you did at [[:Tim Anderson (political economist)]]. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions.

During a dispute, you should first try to discuss controversial changes and seek consensus. If that proves unsuccessful, you are encouraged to seek dispute resolution, and in some cases it may be appropriate to request page protection.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 11:49, 10 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]