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Is there a reason you left a similar message as another user just before you on my talk page? Was wondering what the purpose of it is and if you and others are attempting to esculate a situation that should be left alone? I am sensing an ongoing problem of harrassment and want to confront it with Admin since it won't seem to end with a specific user. Thank you... 63.131.4.149 (talk) 01:22, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
I only left the one message. No problems, I was just curious after reading your edits to Stevie Wonder. WikipelliTalk 07:24, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
Stevie Wonder
Your revert is fair enough. I just thought I'd expand that topic due to the similarity in artists. Perhaps it would be best moved to the section just above it regarding influences, or if I conducted a talk topic about including it and that was agreed upon as a concensus, but to be honest, it's not that important to me whether it's in it or not. I was just attempting to improve the mentioning of his work with Gibson and how Wonder influenced him. But as you say, it's already on Gibson's article so enough said. Thanks for explaining your decision to revert it so that it was clear though. I respect that. Have a good evening/day... 63.131.4.149 (talk) 01:34, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
Invitation to join WikiProject United States
Hello, Wikipelli/Archive 2! WikiProject United States, an outreach effort supporting development of United States related articles in Wikipedia, has recently been restarted after a long period of inactivity. As a user who has shown an interest in United States related topics we wanted to invite you to join us in developing content relating to the United States. If you are interested please add your Username and area of interest to the members page here. Thank you!!!
Hi and thanks for helping my talk page. No need to watch it anymore; I honestly don't care what that little pervert does to the page since I'm literally fed up with dealing with him and others like him. I Googled that phone number he's been leaving and apparently he's left it across multiple projects; one invited a well-known admin to call it for gay sex. No more for me and no, he hasn't won. He's obviously nothing but an inmature, sexually insecure little boy and I simply do not wish to waste my time anymore sending him to his corner for a timeout. Take care and happy new year. Signing off in a moment once I get a few other affairs in order. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 15:42, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
Not a problem. And, I know how you feel... been there.... Hopefully whoever it is will get bored and/or move on to something else... at any rate, hope you're back before long! WikipelliTalk 15:53, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks. We'll see. If and when that happens, I may reconsider. In the meantime, one of my messages to another user just got clobbered. What the little dinglefritz failed to realize is that I'm still an admin and I got the last laugh. :) See you. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 16:02, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
Re Bikini Waxing Edit:
There needs to at least be a warning at the top of the page if you believe the explicit images are value-added content. The community needs an option / notification so that they are not confronted with material that they would deem inappropriate. It's common respect for one another. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.215.2.215 (talk) 14:48, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
I have no real opinion on the inclusion of the photos, but, as you must have seen, the consensus was that the pictures should be included. Since anyone can edit Wikipedia, you are free to include a notification at the top of the article. I'd also recommend that you visit the article's Talk page and join the discussion about the images. WikipelliTalk 14:56, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Huggle2
Why don't you try Huggle2? WAYNESLAM 21:34, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
I honestly don't keep up with the development (though I'm still hoping for a Mac version!). I've updated the software that I have, but didn't know about Huggle2. I'll give it a try now. Thanks! WikipelliTalk 22:06, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Your welcome and okay. If you don't want to use Huggle2, you may go back to Huggle. WAYNESLAM 22:10, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
I've got it running now. Though I'm trying to remember how to get the text larger for my tired eyes. :) I'm always up for the latest versions, I just didn't know Huggle2 was out there. :) I appreciate the heads up. WikipelliTalk 22:14, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
Too many choices! :) I've used (and still occasionally use) Twinkle. Igloo is good, too. I'm a creature of habit, I guess. Once I get used to something I stick with it. (I've got a rotary phone on my desk, so... ) WikipelliTalk 18:03, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
It’s just that Huggle’s in a lot of flux these days. So, I really wouldn’t recommend anyone not already using it starting up, until it settles down over in Huggleland. This is why to a MAC user like yourself, I recommended Twinkle. As for being a creature of habit, I still wish it were the late ’70s/early ’80s! — SpikeToronto 23:45, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
Sorry and Thanks
O sorry, I was review it in misunderstanding so thank you for reminding me, thanks.--—just feel it (talk) 13:05, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
no problem. :) It looked like a good edit, but a little premature! :) WikipelliTalk 13:35, 11 January 2011 (UTC)
Sorry for the warning
Sorry for the vandalism warning I briefly posted on your talk page. Seems that you reverted into some multi-edit vandalism over at Kelly Davis. That page seems to be a mess, with only one legitimate edit in its history -- the rest just modifying redirects to inappropriate pages. Cheers, West.andrew.g (talk) 21:28, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
No problem... Thanks for the message... Yeah, that page really is a mess. I spent a little time following links but it's confusing. WikipelliTalk 22:14, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
Bogus etymology
You apparently accepted this edit. You should be careful in accepting unsourced edits, and particularly so when they purport to give the etymology of some word. It is true that Greek has a word rhanis meaning "drop", but it is quite unlikely that this is related to English "rain". --Lambiam 16:25, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
I go back and forth with accepting unsourced edits when 'reviewing'. I think I was correct in accepting the edit under my understanding of Wikipedia:RVW. I should have given the editor a warning about giving a source for the edit, though. Thanks for your message! WikipelliTalk 20:11, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
While giving a user warning for unsourced contributions, such as {{uw-unsourced1}}, is a good idea by itself, in this case the user was an anonymous IP user with only this one edit, possibly with a changing IP address and perhaps not likely to ever see such a warning. In future cases, when you decide to accept a revision introducing unsourced content that may plausibly turn out to be incorrect (such as not only etymologies but also, for instance, dates of birth and death, or claims that something is the oldest instance of something), may I suggest that you tag that content with {{citation needed}}? Not only with an eye to users who may not see a warning, but also for those who see it but choose to ignore it, or who can't find a reliable source for the challenged claim but then leave it as it is. --Lambiam 22:47, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
A good tip. I often do that. More often with users that I reject (in order to give them reasons for the rejection), but a good idea to give it anyway. WikipelliTalk 22:50, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
thank you
thank you for the notification on my talk page i will take care of the situation asap — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nikkotg (talk • contribs) 02:16, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
Thank you for your efforts to combat vandalism at Sweeny, Texas. I have now put a range block in place for 48 hours, so perhaps you can have a break from that task. JamesBWatson (talk) 15:33, 21 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks! I was getting ready to write an administrator because it seemed very obvious that all of the edits were from the same place. I wasn't sure what could be done when the warnings were spread out over several editors. Thanks!WikipelliTalk 15:38, 21 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks!
Thanks for fixing the vandalism to my talk page. Dbrodbeck (talk) 04:29, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
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hello.! Sir, this is my last refrence in mahishya page about Rajbongsi.. It's no matte what "Pakisthani Peoples" Say about Bengali.. On one can distroy the history of Bengal.. I am an indian and I still proude to be a bengali.. After that it is you matter what u think.! Bye n luv U! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Raghu ji (talk • contribs) 08:17, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
<2x repeated message deleted>
Hello, Raghu ji... I'm sorry, I don't understand your message at all. WikipelliTalk 20:37, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
good morning sir!
haa.. Ha. Ha.. Just! Jocking sir..! Actually previous msg having many spelling mistaks because of my computer key board problem..actually i want to write this..:
Hello! Sir, this is my last refrence in mahishya page about rajbongsi.. It's no matter what "Pakisthani People" say about Bengali.. No one can distroy the history.. I am an indian and i still proude to be a Bengali., I love my culture..! But some Wikipedian spoling Bengali name and it's culture they editing the bengali name by 'Bangali'.. Plz sir stop them they want to create social voilence..! Bye n luv U! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Raghu ji (talk • contribs) 05:28, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
NPOV
What makes you think that Azimov's babyish boasting is NPOV? Is racialism from his band NPOV? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.145.130.69 (talk) 14:53, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
In the references to the quote that I found it said simply that "Azimov described Sagan as...". I haven't found anything to support the contention that it was said, "...with utter childishness... ". Thus, it appeared to me that the inclusion of that phrase was original, subjective, and not neutral. WikipelliTalk 15:06, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
I'm probably going down the wrong channels...
...but I've found an article that I think is just an advert, and I don't actually know what to do. I don't think I can call whether it is notable or not, and I've seen you splatting vandalism on the recent changes page, so I thought you might be more prepared to take a side of this fence I'm stuck on.... the page is ECODE, by the way... Escapepea (talk) 18:47, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks. I'll have a look. :) WikipelliTalk 18:50, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
You're fast - you did that in the time it took my wireless to go down and come back up again. I salute you! Escapepea (talk) 19:06, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
Sometimes I get lucky. :) I'm not altogether sure I shouldn't have just tagged it for deletion but I thought I'd give someone the chance to cite outside sources. I'm probably too generous with benefit of the doubt! So far, all they've done is remove my tag. In the future, if you wish, you can refer to this page: wp:TEMP for templates that you can put on pages that you suspect need help. Or, as you did, ask another pair of eyes. I can't say mine are any better, but I do agree with you on this one. WikipelliTalk 19:25, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
deleting python for physics
The article has only just started .It's about computational physics using
python .It will take some time to establish the connection between physics and python.The article was well intended. If wiki does not want
I can get it published on some blog.Editors and administrators should
be helping not terrorising.
Good bye .wiki is not free it is in chains. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ashraf a a (talk • contribs) 01:39, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
I did not delete the article on Python in physics. I did not even recommend that it be deleted. If you look at the tag that was placed on your talk page, you'll see that someone felt that the page replicated another page in Wikipedia. There are also things that you could have done to help if you wanted to save the page (put a 'hang on' tag on the page, for example). If you feel that there should be a page in Wikipedia about Python in physics, I encourage you to develop that page first and THEN publish it once it is complete. If, as you say, it will take some time to establish a connection, you might do well to create the page in your sandbox and then have other editors look at it to determine its appropriateness. I'm sure the article was well intentioned, I just think that other editors felt that it repeated information that was already here. Good luck! WikipelliTalk 14:03, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
Temporary block?
Could you place a temporary block on 108.25.118.22 ? The user is spamming the Sandbox with pointless edits, quite a few of them I'm pretty sure are vandalisms. I left my oats on your desk. - Sir Pawridge (talk) 20:16, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
Well, first, I can't block anyone, as I'm not an administrator. I can only report users to administrators - as can you. :) See WP:AIV. But, honestly, I looked at the edits and the user seemed to be using the sandbox pretty much for what the sandbox is for - experimenting. Better there than in an article! But an admin might see it differently. WikipelliTalk 20:24, 3 February 2011 (UTC)
West point sword
Hi,
Here is my problem and it is shared at the point, Everything about the sword is referenced as a sword orders, designs, names from 1839 to today refers to this being call the West Point Sword it a part of history, A sword is different from a saber looks different and is in a different class of weapons. The cadets for only the last 10 to 15 years started calling the sword a saber. This was not the case 20 years ago or 50 or 200 years ago it has always been called sword. Someone wants to go back to the start of West Point and change that fact I have to many references like Todd and Peterson who show the facts. The point put out bid's for a new sword and the will be made better than the one they use today and this will also be call a sword by the Academy. The Cadets will go on calling their sword a saber which is new and not correct. This information is to new to be public the only way it can be checked out is by calling the school and talking to a the project manager working on the new issue of the sword, he can be call Please email me for his name and his direct line. So I have given several references to the fact that it is a sword, the point still has to use the term sword Mark could explain this to you better than I could ever. It's only a saber because the cadets like the word better not because it is one and this has only been going on for 10 years. so it really unfair to change history when there is no written proof that it has ever been called a saber. I am also trying to get paper work showing historally See what I mean.Andy2159 (talk) 21:03, 9 February 2011 (UTC)andy2159Andy2159 (talk) 21:03, 9 February 2011 (UTC)
The folks a West Point know what I'm up against. they think that I should should say that most of the cadets call it a saber, the truth is it a sword but the cadets call it a saber, while the academy is bound by history to call it a sword as they have for over 200 years.
The difference is that a sword is a stright edged weapon. The Saber is a curved weapon that is used mounted. West point has never ordered Sabers for cadet issue. Only Cadet just call it a saber.Andy2159 (talk) 22:12, 9 February 2011 (UTC)Andy2159 (talk) 22:17, 9 February 2011 (UTC)
Hi... this is clearly something you feel strongly about! And that's a good thing. I went to the page and discovered that I hadn't reverted any of the changes that you made. I saw what you had put on the page but I also noticed that you had not cited any sources for the information that you included. I viewed your edits as good faith edits so I did not delete them, but I wanted to let you know that you should include 3rd party sources along with new information added to articles. Suggesting that users email or call someone for verification really isn't all that practical! :) See if you can find a newspaper article or magazine article (perhaps something that traces the history of West Point dress requirements or armaments. I'm sure you could find something there. Does West Point have a newspaper of its own? It's entirely possible that this issue has been written about. Good luck! WikipelliTalk 12:57, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
I hope I got this right, I did post a name and phone number but I changed it so the world would not call. I do have a strong feeling about the subjects, I can supply names of people who keep this honest.
what I do not understand is that someone wants to change history by calling this a saber it's not never been one, I know that the cadets of today refer to it as a saber the point does not care and they know it to be a sword and design and order them that way. they put bids out for swords not sabers the change the name of a well known sword and call it a saber this is not correct. I can give you the name and phone who just put in the order for the new sword, I can give you the name of the person who is in charge of the Armory at west point if you need it. they will tell you that the cadets them selfs call it a saber but the academy has to call it a sword because of history, sorry about the spelling if you want the numbers let me know read you own articles. also you can see that I'm 98% of the wording except the word sabers. please let me know as all I want is it to be correct and it's not if you use the word saber, and check the ref's I put in the page numbers to make it easy. thanks you for your help as I feel you just want it to be correct. AndyAndy2159 (talk) 15:22, 10 February 2011 (UTC) yes I'm learning
It's all about learning, and that's great. I'd also suggest that you take a look at some of the help pages in Wikipedia about style, citing sources, etc. It'll make your editing job a lot easier! :) The advice that I would give right now is to begin a discussion on the page's talk page (which I see you have used in the past) and make your case for the changes you wish to see in the article. I can't impress upon you enough that you really want to find sources for the changes. Sometimes they can't be found, that's true. Also, when making edits to articles, be sure to include a brief edit summary to explain the changes you are making. It's unlikely that this particular change will be challenged and changed outright, but if it is, don't get into an edit war! :) Suggest to the person that you discuss the conflicting opinions/facts on the talk page and come to a consensus. Good luck! WikipelliTalk 16:40, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
Thanks,
It's nice to know someone is watching my back, the folks at the point are watching and they have my back as well. I have been making changes using the correct points of reference several times. there are not to many people living and just a few points of reference. the changes that I make today and yesterday were changes that I plained on making for a while and information about the new issue sword I found out about yesterday I listed the chain of command that is now in charge this is a fact that can only be proven with a phone call to the cadet store ask for someone that has been there a while. I think just with the references that I have I can prove my point as there is nothing that is written before 2010 to prove otherwise. Thanks AndyAndy2159 (talk) 17:32, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
Saw your last post I think I,m covered the folks at the DOL-LLSO know all about it, the cadet store will conferm the story to any one who calls. so lets see how it stands for a while. and only fight changes when they pop up is that okay? so I'll be watching for a while or until it's changed.
AndyAndy2159 (talk) 17:46, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
Ok... I'm not sure you understand. I don't have your back or anyone else's "back" regarding the edits. I would like to help you see what you need to do to improve the article, but if you have unreferenced content it is going to be reverted. Please read the resources I gave you before to understand how a Wikipedia article should look. See WP:HELP. I think it best that the issue not be discussed here, but rather on the article's talk page. The article is in need of editing. I made some changes today to help clean it up.WikipelliTalk 17:57, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
Almost every thing written comes from Peterson or Fredrick Todd it almost an exact quote there is some first hand information in it I can no longer put in any more time today but I'll work on it starting tomorrow and get a little done every day. Is that okay with you. AndyAndy2159 (talk) 18:09, 10 February 2011 (UTC) a lot to take in
I need a lot of help with the formating of this artical. I do no know where to start
Andy2159 (talk) 22:33, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
Please help me with an example you call into question this is a direct quote from page 40 of a book called Cadet Gray by F. Todd.
"Today the West Point cadet officer is the only man in the Army who wears a sword and sash, the sole guardian of the tradition."
This is citing sources in the aritical, please show me as I can not get it from the instructions.
This should start me on my way. Thanks AndyAndy2159 (talk) 13:19, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
Hi Andy... In the article, I have inserted a reference to the line that you have above (about the only man in the army who wears a sword). Since that line is from the book by Todd, I included a reference tag at the end of the line that is linked to the list of references at the bottom of the page. You will see a "(1)" at the end of the line.
When you state a fact that you have from a book or magazine or website or newspaper, you need to add a reference to the source of the fact. When you are editing, you should see a 'cite' button at the top of the editing window. If you click that, you can select a template on the left depending on the type of source you are quoting. Just fill in the blanks and the quote will be linked to a reference in the reference list at the bottom of the page. This is the preferred way to include sources in Wikipedia. I know it's confusing and takes some time. But just go little by little. Don't forget to read WP:CITE for help on citing sources. Sometimes I find it handy to print those help pages so you don't have to keep going back and forth on web pages! Good luck and don't hesitate to let me know if you have more questions! WikipelliTalk 13:44, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
I'm trying to bet it, I still need some work
AndyAndy2159 (talk) 11:56, 19 February 2011 (UTC)
Hiu,
I do not have a clue to the notes and how to correct it, any hints
AndyAndy2159 (talk) 12:21, 19 February 2011 (UTC)
Sir, public records are quoted and more are available
I am attaching the public records that further prove the facts of my post in the North Hunterdon and Vorhees High School wikipedia posts. how do I attach the NJ Dept Of Education Revocation order? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Robertebecker (talk • contribs) 15:04, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
You really can't attach documents to Wikipedia articles. If the facts that you wish to include are available and substantiated in 3rd party sources, you can add those references. But I would make sure you have those BEFORE you post allegations of this nature. Is the subject that you are writing about actually an alumnus of this high school or just a teacher there? If this person was only a teacher there, it would be completely inappropriate to list him there. WikipelliTalk 15:08, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
Hello
I did not intend on vandalizing that users page. This user has vandalized pages on Wikipedia multiple times and I was simply trying to warn them that they're not going to get away with it. I'm sorry if my methods are a little harsh, but I believe that they work more often than not. Thanks, and sorry again if I offended you. BasedGodgers (talk) 03:45, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Please read WP:CIV and start acting civil towards other editors. I don't find your methods the least bit effective. If you can't act in a civil manner towards other editors, I have no doubt that you will be blocked from editing before long. WikipelliTalk 03:51, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
I have to disagree. I will not be changing my ways, sorry. If you want to block me then do it, I won't stop you. I have been blocked before and have only made new accounts to continue to tell these vandals how it really is. I don't believe in treating them with respect, they aren't people to me, they are animals. Thanks. BasedGodgers (talk) 03:57, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
dukeare
yo i thought cn was good enough? i mean thats what yo boy sg did and you didnt touch that, you just protect each other and dont let anyone do anything — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dukeare1 (talk • contribs) 18:46, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Hi Dukeare... The only thing I removed from your edit was "...which basically means its not true, but wikipedia still allows it up even though there are no sources". I really didn't think that bit of personal commentary was appropriate for the article. If you have comments to make, the article's talk page is a better place. Cheers! WikipelliTalk 18:53, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Thank you very much! I can't help but notice that I'm often a step behind you, this evening, reverting vandals. Cheers! WikipelliTalk 22:36, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
Hello
Why are you getting rid of my effective vandal-fighting templates? Springlyn (talk) 00:01, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
Whether or not they are effective is open to debate. In any event, wp:civil dictates that other editors are to be treated respectfully and helped to understand how to improve the encyclopedia. I am certain that the mechanism in place now (4 warnings and you're out) is more effective at deterring vandalism than your profane warnings. My guess is that yours will only serve to promote more vandalism. WikipelliTalk 00:12, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
Thanks! Oddly enough, my two older children were both soccer (football) referees. I don't think I'd last long, though. Thanks again! WikipelliTalk 12:28, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
marina berlusconi's husband
Hi Wikipelli, this is the source: http://www.notiziegay.com/?p=21612
Marina Berlusconi's husband used to live together another man, who happens to be Marina's plastic surgeon.
marina berlusconi's husband 2
Also it.wikipedia.org writes that Marina's husband used to live with another man.
Thank you, but you need to cite those resources within the article itself. :) WikipelliTalk 16:31, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
vandalism
you said i am vandilising pages im not do not block me tuped relkekwlfgmrkelwqf,gr
Your edits to the articles are certainly not constructive. Please stop them. If you have constructive additions to make, please do so. But you are removing content and adding nonsense characters to the articles. WikipelliTalk 16:40, 18 February 2011 (UTC)
Many edits per your recommendation.
Hi Wikipelli,
I left some comments about your suggested changes re COI possibilities in the Discussion page of the site you pointed out. I appreciate the notice !
After thinking about it, I can see how I can easily get myself into trouble.
Please let me know if you think I'm going in the right direction.
Thanks again MikeCaspar (talk) 14:46, 19 February 2011 (UTC)
Hi Mike.... The issue isn't completely COI. Wikipedia policies warn about COI issues when someone writes an article about themselves, or a company with which they are affiliated. I believe that the text of the policy said that it is possible to remain neutral, but not easy - hence the caution. I don't think your article has any problems in that area right now. (generally, the problems arise with puffy language, ie, "is an innovator in the field of.. " or "is the leading this or that in the industry". I'm not seeing that in yours. What I also don't see are third party sources! :) I think your goal now is to find and cite third-party sources to validate the content of the article. These can be newspaper, magazine, or journal articles about the company or referring to the company, news reports, and/or websites. Websites are a bit tricky, though. You'll want to guard against just putting in a website that lists the company's name and address - those are easy to generate. For example, one line in the article states, "From it's Mississauga location, it also provided wireless network connections using Wi-Lan NetHopper technology." Is there any kind of newspaper or magazine article that was written at the time that would verify this? Wikipedia depends on verifiability for all of the articles that are accepted, so this is a major thing! Keep working on it. It might not be accepted right away, but don't get discouraged, ready up on wp:v and wp:cite and get some sources in the article. Good luck! WikipelliTalk 17:47, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
87.115.145.227
Please stop reverting what I have wrote. Wikipedia needs some life to it! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.115.145.227 (talk) 20:06, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
Wikipedia doesn't need vandalism and nonsense in articles. There are other places to be silly and have fun. The changes you make will be reverted and you will be blocked, more than likely, so please stop.WikipelliTalk 20:09, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
i didn't say you could edit my comments either mate so fix it —Preceding unsigned comment added by 118.92.149.112 (talk) 11:40, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
You don't have to say anything, 'mate'.. Had you waited just a moment or two, you'd have seen me restore your comment that I mistakenly reverted. At first glance your comment on the editor's talk page looked like vandalism and I was too quick to revert it. I have since restored it and also removed the warning from your page. Relax. It's all good. My apologies.WikipelliTalk 11:45, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
Sir Walter Ralegh
I see nothing in the discussion section that would turn Ralegh into Raleigh. Furthermore he used Ralegh moreso in his life and the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (far more accurate and reputable than Wikipedia an ANY nation) uses Ralegh instead. Why Raleigh? Wherefore Raleigh? Can't you spend your efforts on making "aluminium" aluminum instead? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.4.127.100 (talk) 21:47, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
As I stated on your talk page, there was discussion about the name. You'll find it here. I'm also not saying that it shouldn't be changed or shouldn't stay the same. My only advice to you was (and still is) to make your case on the talk page of the article. This is how changes are made. Find your sources, present your reasons, and look for consensus. Good luck! :) WikipelliTalk 21:52, 22 February 2011 (UTC)
Pack of wolves
The Pack of Wolves Award - A pack of wolves to help you revert vandalism. I dream of horses @ 18:02, 24 February 2011 (UTC)- {{moved here}}
Nice. Thanks! :) WikipelliTalk 18:46, 24 February 2011 (UTC)
Thank you very much for the Barnstar! My first wiki award! By the way I have a Kokopelli tattoo I got like 20 years ago (I play Shakuhachi flute). Thanks again! «Golgofrinchian»∞talk∞ 15:27, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
I wuv you
You are amazing. How goes it with talking to people? Are they listening to you? They will, you are literally going to rule the Globe. I hope you know that your dynasty is going to be the longest rule. It's funny to me. Thank goodness that there are rational people left in the World. I am on the Reservation with no money and rebuilding my "life". I think that this is like the 400th time I have done this. These people have no idea who I am or where I came from. I want to just tell them that I came from Mars, but I think they would think I am strange.
Thank you for listening to me. I really needed someone to believe me. It's pretty awesome that just the litteral translation of words will tell you everything that you need to know about someone. Did you get a kick out of "Internet God"? You are actually Emperor Wales and people don't even know.
Well, I am at this silly "Library" with 3min left on the Comp- totally almost had it out with the manager. I have four dots on my forehead and these "Indians" here have no idea what black dots represent. I want to do a Twitter pic of this in a Ninja costume. Epic....totally.
I hope life is well with you <3
Thanks again!
Nagipejutawin —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.68.120.3 (talk) 22:50, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
Um, ok....I guess. WikipelliTalk 23:13, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
your response here is one of the funniest things I've seen on WP. Thank you. Cliff (talk) 18:39, 17 March 2011 (UTC)
:) I guess it's just so rare to get some affection from another editor I didn't know what to say. WikipelliTalk 19:14, 17 March 2011 (UTC)
The Streets
Hi Wikipelli,
I noticed your revert at The Streets article. As you can see, an unknown IP has been adding the word 'tender' again and again for almost three weeks now. The last couple of times it was the same IP, but you'll notice that on 9 February at least different addresses were adding the word - and if WHOIS is right, the user is from Adelaide, Australia. I'm getting kind of tired hitting the undo button over and over again... Do you have any suggestions? --Soetermans. T / C 01:26, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
For what it's worth, I've weighed in on the change on the article's talk page. I agree that the word 'tender' should not be there to qualify the statement about the person's age.
I would suggest that you make your reasons known to the IP editor. Simply adding "Stop it" doesn't explain to the editor what you have a problem with or why. I also didn't notice any additions to the article's talk page today. Granted, the issue has been discussed there before, but you might actually be dealing with a new editor. I'd just stop reverting it. :) Come back to it after a time and fix it, if you wish. The editor is likely having fun making you mad about it. WikipelliTalk 05:47, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
Hi. The userdraft theft is under discussion at ANI, and I'm told (and can see) that the attribution problem with Clarkson, Ohio still exists. I'd like to correct that, if you don't mind. The best way is probably to merge User:Wikipelli/Clarkson, Ohio into the article space, since it retains all edits, but we also have the option of WP:CSD#G6ing the first two edits, since there is no need to retain the content for licensing purposes. Do you have a preference? Do you object to my setting the record straight? :) (I'll watch here for response.) --Moonriddengirl(talk) 13:09, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
wow. I'm newbie enough to just have assumed that wouldn't be attributed to me anyway. I resisted asking for a remedy because I thought it would be egotistical. :) Go figure. I have absolutely NO objection to setting the record straight. As it is the first article that I ever wrote from scratch (hopefully that's not too obvious), I would very much like it attributed to me. I'm not sure I'm clear on the methods, but the first (merge) sounds good to me. Whatever you think is best. And thanks! WikipelliTalk 13:46, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
Thanks. And, no, it's not egotistical; it's your legal right. You still own copyright in your contributions to Wikipedia; you've licensed them for others to reuse, but one of the conditions is that you receive proper credit. Beyond that, there's nothing wrong with being proud of your work. :) I'll do the history merge. --Moonriddengirl(talk) 13:50, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
Done. The record is now straight. :) --Moonriddengirl(talk) 13:52, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
Thanks! I really do appreciate it. It really was a blow when I went to move it out of my userspace and found that just minutes before the exact article had been published. You made my day! WikipelliTalk 13:58, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
FYI, I've added a {{distinguish}} hatnote template to the top of Wikiapelli's userpage, so that people won't find it and think that you've been blocked. Nyttend (talk) 15:40, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
Thanks! I appreciate it. Just curious, why aren't those accounts (sockpuppets)just deleted? WikipelliTalk 15:58, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
Well, accounts themselves cannot be deleted. The userpages are retained, I think, for tracking purposes, ie. the sockpuppet tag places them in Category:Suspected Wikipedia sockpuppets of SirEpicBob. I'm not sure if it's written in policy somewhere about what should be done with the userpages of indef-blocked sock accounts, but you could always try to propose deletion and see what happens. Do you want User:Wikiapelli deleted? -- Ϫ 17:29, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
I don't know. I guess I'm good with the 'distinguish' hat tag. It show both that it's not me and that the other user is a suspected sock.WikipelliTalk 22:41, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
I'll do what I can — I have some information in print, but I need to get a bunch of homework done tonight. Unfortunately, Ohio is one of the worst states when it comes to having National Register information online; the only information you can get online is a short profile from the Ohio Historical Society. This will give you basics, including the reasons for inclusion on the Register: it passed Criteria A and C. FYI, there are four criteria for NR listing, and passing any one of them is sufficient for inclusion: A (association with historic events), B (association with a significant person), C (significant architecture), or D (archaeological significance). Nyttend (talk) 02:14, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
a user needs to be permantly blocked
Dear fellow editor
Please forgive me that I am not currently signed in, but I am at work and do not have my login info, however, my handle is Tbrudy7. I have been working on updating the page for Clarkdale, GA, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkdale,_Georgia) my home neighborhood, and I have come to discover that my obnoxious neighbor has continued to vandalize the page (and many others), even after I reverted his changed and verbally asked him to quit.
Last night, he vandalized the page again by saying N'SYNCH has moved into the neighborhood.
I noticed that you were the last to comment on his TALK page for IP 24.99.100.173 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:24.99.100.173 and that he has a history of vandalism. I am new to editing Wikipedia, so I don't know how to add another warning or officialy request that he be blocked permantly. However, it looks like he regularly vandalizes pages and I am asking you to help me with this action, or else to asist me with having him bloacked, since you really seem to know what you're doing.
Thanks for your help
Tbrudy7
aka, Todd B. Rudy —Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.91.147.34 (talk) 18:21, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
There are a couple of issues with your request, not the least of which is that I can't find any user:tbrudy7 so I have suspicions about your message to begin with. Wikipedia has a password recovery feature so you should have been able to log in after getting an email with your password.
Second, should probably be first, I'm not a sysop/administrator so I can't block someone permanently and even if I was, I wouldn't take that action. The user that you identified DID make some unconstructive edits, but hasn't for a week or so, until today, that is. So, while there's a pattern that needs to be watched, it's not significant at this time.
Third, editors, even IP editors, are almost never summarily blocked 'permanently' on the basis of request from another editor. You have access to wp:ani and can report users that are vandalizing and the case will be taken up there. It certainly doesn't happen because of a request from one editor to another. If this is something that you are monitoring, I'd suggest that you familiarize yourself with the process.
I've added the user and page to my watch list and appropriate warnings will be given (even reporting, when warrented), but I wanted to let you know that a request of this nature is not really appropriate in Wikipedia. Cheers! :) WikipelliTalk 22:20, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
My apologies. I see the user now. There's just nothing on the user page or user_talk page. I also notice that you haven't issued any warnings to the offending user or commented on the article's talk page. I'm not out to put all of the burdon on you. If the user is being malicious, it needs to be known. The nature of wikipedia, however, suggests that there needs to be communication between editors. If you find fault, warn or comment to the user to explain your problems. If the editor is unresponsive and continues to vandalize, just continue warning - escalating each time - until it reaches the point where a report is filed. WikipelliTalk 22:25, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
Logged in now :) OK, thanks for the advice. I have tried to comprehend the reporting and watching and warning methods, but to be honest they're not the most intuitive presentations in thw world. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tbrudy7 (talk • contribs) 22:29, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
No argument there! Sometimes it is confusing. The wikipedia help pages can generally give you pointers on the right direction and what to do when someone is vandalizing. The key thing that I'll add - though I think it's clear in the pages - is to keep a level head, don't get upset, and follow the rules. :) IP editors get blocked all the time. Maybe for less time than we'd like, but they do get blocked. It's just the nature of the project. Hang in there. WikipelliTalk 22:42, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
ps.. just a heads up.. I checked the ANI and i see that you reported the editor. Don't forget to sign all of your messages with for tildes ~~~~ WikipelliTalk 22:45, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
Thanks -- I just recheck where I reported the IP vandal, and it looks like my post disappeared (again). I was going to sign with the tildes Tbrudy7 (talk) 23:00, 2 March 2011 (UTC) Does its disappearance mean it was acted upon by someone, or did I screw up? If you saw it it must have been there for at least a brief moment ... Tbrudy7 (talk) 23:00, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
Hey. My point of reference for the change is this image, which strangely also states that the station's site is awaiting redevelopment. I suppose that the Kingston thing comes from the station being on Kingston Road, according to here. Fintan264 (talk) 12:03, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
Thanks! I had found that picture, too, when I was searching for an image to put in the article. It confused me, though. I sort of got the feeling it was mislabeled. WikipelliTalk 12:12, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
Gaston's Mill
Most of the sourcing that I had is reproduced in the sources you used, so I've only added a little bit of information. About the name: I'd say that it's best to include both lock and mill in the title, simply because both are covered in the nomination. I'm unclear, however — are the two in close proximity to each other? If so, perhaps a rename to Gaston's Mill and Lock 36 would good. If this isn't a sufficient answer, please tell me. Nyttend (talk) 05:50, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
Thanks very much! I do appreciate the input. I think I'll leave the name as it is for now. People looking for Gaston's Mill will get a redirect. I'm planning a trip there in April to look it over.WikipelliTalk 14:25, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
Thanks
Thank you for whacking the IP vandal who played around with my user page. One more tick on my list. ;) Cheers, De728631 (talk) 00:32, 9 March 2011 (UTC)
No charge. :) WikipelliTalk 00:33, 9 March 2011 (UTC)
No problem. :) WikipelliTalk 17:36, 9 March 2011 (UTC)
DRRS
While I appreciate you identifing the my "wikipedia" errors. Even though it is my first time posting, I cannot grasp your comment about how it does not follow the "wiki" standard. Didnt know one even existed. What I dont understand is that if Wiki didn't want you to use certain fonts or there are rules about format, then why do they have the tools for one to perform such modifications. As for the content, I can certainly tell you that it is not an advertisement. The article is an informative piece about a US Govt system. The article is still in the infancy stages of being developed and the old article was incorrect and really did not DESCRIBE what DRRS really does and what it provides to the warfighter.
Made some changes. Does this suite your style? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ledatic96 (talk • contribs) 00:12, 14 March 2011 (UTC)
Methinks thou shalt be awarded with a 'thanks', comrade.
Ty for teh waring brah.--79.148.136.228 (talk) 20:02, 15 March 2011 (UTC)
Thomas J. Pappas Schools
Yes, I worked at the Thomas J. Pappas schools for may years. Sequoia Schools and Children First Academy are not the Pappas schools. Pappas was closed in 2008. Sequoia and Children First Academy are just trying to promote themselves on the page. The link I corrected is to the Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation, which is still operating, but someone from Sequoia keeps changing it to their link. This page should be to tell the history of the Thomas J. Pappas schools, and not to promote a new entity. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.190.161.185 (talk) 00:26, 16 March 2011 (UTC)
It doesn't matter who edits Wikipedia. What matters the most is that the information that is entered is verifiable with third-party references. Tonight you changed it (again) to read that "The Maricopa County Board of supervisors closed the Pappas schools in 2008.". Is there any newspaper article that states this that you can cite? Is there anything you can reference to show that it is true? All I'm saying is that the changes to articles - especially when there is disagreement - need to be discussed and explained. If you make changes without explaining, then it's likely that they're going to be reverted. WikipelliTalk 04:33, 16 March 2011 (UTC)
Etiquette Question
Hello Wikipelli: thanks for the cool template. I have an etiquette question, sort of. Suppose I want to make a significant change to an article, like adding a big section on atheletics to a school article or something. I'm guessing it's better to gather everything together and do it all in one sitting, rather than chunk by chunk over several days. Am i right, or does noone really care? Thengeveld (talk) 19:57, 17 March 2011 (UTC)
A lot depends on the nature of the changes. I'd say that, if you have several new facts of pieces of information about a subject, you can add (and cite them!]] any way you want - chunks, all at once, doesn't matter. Always use the edit summary (and I'm the worst at remembering!) and you might even put a note on the talk page letting other editors know what you're doing.
If you're going to substantially rewrite a section of an article, I think I'd do it in my sandbox and then put it into the article. Then, you definitely want to use the article's talk page to explain what you've done (new information, old section poorly written, cleaning up and adding refs, etc). You might run into a case where an editor could be offended at a substantial rewrite of their work. In the case of articles about schools (and with any article, really), check the history. Chances are that no-one has touched it for awhile and a rewrite is needed. I don't know if this helps or not. It's all just my opinion. :) WikipelliTalk 20:43, 17 March 2011 (UTC)
Yes, it helps quite a bit. You see to know your way around and it's better I think to ask then to barge into a community and just take my chances. Thanks again. Hope you don't mind this sort of question. Thengeveld (talk) 22:41, 17 March 2011 (UTC)
I don't mind those questions at all. Happy to share what I know. Mind you, I don't feel that I'm an expert, but I'll share what I do happen to know. Cheers! WikipelliTalk 22:43, 17 March 2011 (UTC)
Regarding your warning...
...here. How is editing his own comment vandalism? Tom Reedy (talk) 02:54, 18 March 2011 (UTC)
Never mind. I see you reverted your reversion. Shouldn't you take the warning off his page, though? Tom Reedy (talk) 02:57, 18 March 2011 (UTC)
I replaced the mistaken warning with a message. Johnuniq (talk) 07:36, 18 March 2011 (UTC)
Real usernames
Hi. Re your message at User talk:Donnieraygianchand: autobiography is discouraged, but there is nothing in the username policy against a username based on an individual's real name. It's only group or company names that are forbidden by WP:GROUPNAME. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 18:45, 21 March 2011 (UTC)
You're right, and I should really have corrected that. My point was more that they were obviously (to me) creating an autobiography. :( WikipelliTalk 19:09, 21 March 2011 (UTC)
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