Hope you don't mind if I made up a poll for your election on the AMA meet up talk page. Ãon Insane Ward 03:20, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
Here is the link Election Ãon Insane Ward 03:20, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
Ready to roll out.. --\/\/slack (talk) 23:05, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
Hi Steve. Just to let you know I'm available to take another AMA case if you have one for me. Since I introduced myself to Zephyrad I have heard nothing from him but will not give up as yet. I would like to take another case in the meantime however. Hope all goes smoothly with your new home! Wikiwoohoo 15:45, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
Hey Steve I'm able to take a case since the one I have taken has yet to respond back. Ãon Insane Ward 16:38, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
I added my name to the list. --Tbeatty 06:58, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for the welcome :) - I'll take a look at that page now -- Martinp23 14:32, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
Did it again. Hope it is all right this time. Thanks for the advice. MathStatWoman 18:05, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
I added my name to the list. Bwi410 10:35, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
Hi Thadman,
I've added myself to the members list, if such a worthwhile organization will have me. I've also added the userbox to my userpage already. I hope that doesn't cause any problems. Let me know what's going on. :) Happy editing, Firsfron of Ronchester 08:49, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
Just to let you know, the UCR article page is currently protected and UCRGrad and IB have both indicated they don't want to undertake WP:Mediation, so I am initiating further data collection this week for the next RFARB, RFARB2.0, for which I've pulled the evidence from the current RFC and saved it on yet another user subpage located here: [1]. I truly think the last one failed mainly for a lack of due process, but we will see. I am not in a rush to do this, but will be working on compiling further evidence and developing a comprehensive statement through this week. Just a heads up--Amerique 23:46, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
I've put up my preliminary draft statement on my afformentioned userpage. This request is definitely going to involve you and Aeon. just to let you know, I intend to file this next Monday. Best,--Amerique 01:02, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
Ok, I've gotten the format of the next RFARB mostly ready to go with minimal further editing necessary. I would like to open the question of whether we should file this week to further discussion on my talk page, as UCRGrad himself seems to have suddenly become absent. Best,--Amerique 02:28, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
UCRG seems to have split. I've decided to join the AMA. Best,--Amerique 01:17, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Steve, the case you have assigned me has hit a small snag (Nothing bad). Please see the following (User talk:Aeon1006 and User talk:Iantresman) I need your opinion as all DR steps have been done by this user (Except USer RfC). Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 00:52, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
Since you have been on off and on I have started to assign cases (not sure If I'm your deputy or not but steping up to the plate) Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 06:07, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
Hi -- thanks for the offer of assistance. It seems that things have *finally* subsided and all's well for the time being, though. Thanks again, WormwoodJagger 18:28, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
The Template Barnstar | ||
I, User:Pedant award you this barnstar in recognition and encouragement of your work in creating several templates for the Association of Member Advocates, and other much-appreciated functional contributions to the project. User:Pedant 21:22, 30 August 2006 (UTC) |
I don't give out barnstars left and right as some do, so I hope that you value this as a genuine appreciation of your genuinely excellent and valuable work in recent weeks, including your efforts to keep on top of things during a busy period in your 'real life'. Thank you very much.User:Pedant 21:22, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
New post there. It's been a month since last edit so I wanted to give you a heads up. I found it while investigating your user pager system so Icould improve my own. --\/\/slack (talk) 02:38, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
Seeing as its September, I'm being BOLD and changing the AMA alert to another cause. Revert if you feel it's a bad change or if I've overstepped bounds. --\/\/slack (talk) 16:44, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
Hi, I've joined the AMA, and thought I should say hello. Most of my edits are in the areas of religion and politics, but I would be interested in taking a wide variety of cases. Addhoc 16:49, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
I belive that user FCYTravis is abusing his admin priviledges by putting a block on the Advocates for Children in Therapy article and Attachment Therapy article because he disagrees with several other editors edits and comments. What are the proper steps to take to:
DPetersontalk 17:37, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
I will add to this request and request an advocate for myself. Editor FCYTravis has rejected mediation, so maybe an advocate can help. I would like the Advocates for Children in Therapy page unlocked and restored to it's previous state and an advocate to help with the dispute on this page and on Attachment Therapy. Thank you. JonesRDtalk 17:04, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
What to do about this, if anything? I didn't know that this idea was present. Do know that there have been allies called by those in Arb who were not actually advocates but acted in that role (part time advocate was the word) to help their friend. \/\/slack (talk) 17:28, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
Hiya, just dropping you a note to say I blatantly ripped of your alert template idea for WP:WWF (((WWF alerts)).). It was just too good an idea to pass up. I hope you dont mind ;) --Errant Tmorton166(Talk)(Review me) 18:16, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
Hi, I've asked for a response from my avdocee's "opponent" about my proposed plans, and for his input. How long should I wait for a reply before allowing it to stal the whole process? Is there a time after which I should just carry on regardless? Thanks Martinp23 20:28, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
I feel that you ought to be reading both sides of the dispute, so here's my 2 cents. The alleged "abuse of admin powers" refers to an edit I made to place the "See also" section back in the article, a section that DPeterson himself has repeatedly asked to be put in the article. I agreed to drop my objections to that section, and replaced it in a good-faith gesture to show that I am interested in coming to an agreement. The section was at that point wholly uncontroversial, as I was the only objecting party. DPeterson then said the action constituted "admin abuse" at which point I reverted myself to the protected status quo. I find absolutely nothing abusive about making a peace offering in an effort to defuse the dispute by resolving one of the points of contention in DPeterson's favor.
As for the "poll consensus," it consists of four users, all of whom have virtually no edits outside their walled garden of ACT and "attachment therapy" related articles. Even if there were 40 users, no "poll" can override WP:NPOV, WP:V and WP:RS, all of which are violated by the paragraph in question. Read it in its entirety -it's clearly intended to cast aspersions on ACT and paint a picture of the group as a fringe group of kooks - which would be fine, if there were any reliable sources which called them fringe kooks. There are none provided, so we cannot make them up out of whole cloth just because they don't have the AMA stamp of approval on their documents. For example, our article about Aspies For Freedom contains no references to being "endorsed" or "not endorsed" by any group. Why would ACT need to be "endorsed" by someone else? Heck, I bet that the American Dental Association doesn't endorse ACT - shall we put that in? Damn, I haven't heard anywhere where the Department of Homeland Security has endorsed ACT - clearly that must mean they're terrorists, right? You see where this goes.
All I ask is that DPeterson cite facts, not "guilt by association" tactics. If the group is not mainstream, there's a source that says so, right? Anything else is a clear attempt to draw inferences of alleged facts not in evidence. FCYTravis 01:56, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
FCYTravis,
Firstoff, if I were ready to hear your side of things I would have inquired about it, so there really was no need to "pre-empt" me (although I appreciate the willingness). :-) As things are, I am still sorting out what my Advocee has brought to my attention.
Secondly, I understand that changing the page back was intended as a peace offering, however its reception was not as you had hoped. This everyone can work through, despite it did treading on many toes. Once a page protection is made, the article is supposed to be on a complete freeze until the issue is resolved, and in the editors' frustration over the issue, utilizing your priviledges to make an edit above the block brought that frustration to a head. Again, best intentions (I don't doubt that), but things were far too charged at that point.
Third, you are correct that "nothing can override WP:NPOV, WP:V and WP:RS," however it is consensus that decided on those policies, and it is common sense (note: "common"; shared) that decides how they are interpreted and enforced. This is why in the Dispute Resolution Process all steps include bringing more people into the matter to determine consensus (and in the final step of Arbitration, to enforce it). If there is a problem over reaching an agreement, and you are not satisfied with the results, the rest of the steps of WP:DR should have been followed. With this in mind and in retrospect, a better "good faith" movement would have been accepting the invitation to Mediation.
Fourth, due to my personal experience in several fields that are like this, I must disagree with one of your points. If a group is fringe, it is a crapshoot in certain fields whether or not the mainstream gives them -any- mention at all. In the field of Aramaic Primacy, the vast majority of the internet movement is pseudoscience, and in personal conversation serious Aramaic scholars say as much. But since when has Maurice Casey or Geza Vermes published in a book, "the works of George M. Lamsa are not fit for toilet paper"? As a larger example, the APA operates in a similar fashion: They cannot publish works on every group. As a result, the only way to determine if something is "mainstream" to a movement, is to look and see if the group coinsides with what is currently published, as well as see if other published bodies within the field endorse them (hence why the ADA or Homeland Security would be inappropriate), and if so in what light. If not However, I personally believe that:
"Advocates for Children in Therapy is not recognized nor accepted by the American Medical Association (http://www.ama-assn.org/), American Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org/), American Psychiatric Association (http://www.psych.org/), National Association of Social Workers (http://www.socialworkers.org/), or any other large professional organizations. Those large, well-respected professional organizations do seek input from various groups, but not from Advoctes for Children in Therapy. As such ACT is not part of the mainstream mental health professional community and its advice is not sought by these groups, although ACT does attempt to influence such groups; "ACT works to mobilize parents, professionals, private and governmental regulators, prosecutors, juries, and legislators" [1]"
is a tiny bit much. The wording of this I will be discussing with my Advocee, but between the both of you (and whatever other parties involved) a consensus needs to be reached.
××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) 14:51, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
This has become quite the dispute! I don't think a site has to say that they don't take input explicitly. The fact that the sites I've looked at do mention and use other groups and not ACT really does speak for itself. I think you are distinction here without a difference. The groups don't need to say what you are requring them to say for the statement to be a fact. In addition, the groups are well-respected. By your standards, every word...or at least every sentance in every article must have a source and a citation and a reference...I see nothing in Wikipedia policies to suggest what you seem to feel is required. As I've said elsewhere, I do think mediation would be a good course of action at this point. Dr. Becker-Weidman Talk 02:25, 9 September 2006 (UTC)
Regarding "mainstream," I further note that such phrasing is specifically deprecated by Wikipedia's avoid weasel words guideline. To quote from the guideline:
"Weasel words are words or phrases that seemingly support statements without attributing opinions to verifiable sources. Weasel words give the force of authority to a statement without letting the reader decide if the source of the opinion is reliable. If a statement can't stand on its own without weasel words, it lacks neutral point of view; either a source for the statement should be found, or the statement should be removed."
"Mainstream" is included in a non-comprehensive list of those weasel words - "mainstream scientists say." It follows, then, that calling a group "not in the mainstream" is equally weasely.
That's all there is to it. Either find a statement from an organization that says ACT is "not mainstream" so we can source it and report it as their opinion, or it doesn't belong in the article. It's not a negotiable issue. FCYTravis 21:18, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
But by definition, if large professional groups do not use material from a group Advocates for Children in Therapy that seeks to influence those large professional grops, but those professional groups do use the inupt of other advocacy groups, then ACT is not part of the mainstream. RalphLendertalk 18:14, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
I ask for assistance as to the behaviour of user: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Ismael76
The article is White people, a very controversial article. I have made a contribution in the North African influnce section (Genetic influences) He has also made his contributions. I am not agaisnt his contributions. I have reminded him about Wiki pillar number 2, that all points of view have the right to be commented and cited in controversial articles, if they are based on Verifiable and Reputable sources. I base my contribution on an 2004 article published by Oxford University Press. He has tried to attack the validity of the article first, then he has attacked me personally, and so on. You can see that on the discussion page. He just will keep deleting my contribution. Thanks. Veritas et Severitas 18:16, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
Hi Steve. I have been absent from Wikipedia for the past two weeks and have only just checked the AMA page. I am very pleased that I have been elected (or is it selected) to the position of joint deputy to you along with Aeon1006 and thank you for choosing me. Is there an exact task I could do to help you now? I read through the archive of the past month's meeting and saw the mentions of a possible complaints procedure. Would you perhaps like me to begin a page of the complaints procedure, though without making it official as yet? I could work on it as a subpage to my userpage and that way others could add and remove parts until it reached a satisfactory level where it could 'go live'. This is just a suggestion, other than that I am happy to help you where required. Thanks again. Wikiwoohoo 14:41, 9 September 2006 (UTC)
I will just to give you a heads up and to turn away a case (The request was made in bad Faith) but so far things haave been going smoothly. Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 03:24, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
These articles cover the same topic, it is a FORK. Also, the title "Denial of the Armenian Genocide" has a NPOV problem. There is a group of writers prevent the merging of these articles. Also same writers prevent NPOV of the "Denial of the Armenian Genocide". I do not know how to handle this issue. Thanks. --OttomanReference 14:30, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
Hey Steve. I know that your kind of busy right now, and I don't expect any kind of immediate responce. I was just wondering; why does the AMA has an IRC channel (#AMA.Wikipedia)? Was it something set up a while ago, then abandonded? It's only listed at m:IRC channels, and not WP:IRC. Maybe the AMA can put it to good use somehow? And if we do, we might want to add it to WP:IRC. -Royalguard11(Talk·Desk) 01:23, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
FCYTravis has restarted reverting edits and forcing editors to provide [citation needed] for every sentance and statement. I really think I need your help here. He is the only one who disputes material and the only person creating the difficulties. How can we get him to stop? DPetersontalk 22:29, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
From my talk page: Thanks for your observations...that quells a lot of my angst. I think what I'd like at this point is for the page to state, as it does as of this moment, that, "Professional medical and psychiatric organizations such as the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association and the National Association of Social Workers have not taken positions on ACT's work, although these groups do seek and use input from various other advocacy groups. (http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/4134.html) ( http://www.apa.org/releases/teachersneeds.html) (http://www.phrusa.org/research/torture/pdf/psych_torture.pdf) (http://www.psych.org/news_room/media_advisories/mediaadvisory.cfm) ( http://www.naswdc.org/pace/default.asp) [1][2][3][4] " Note: I put in all those links to satisfy FCYTravis, but don't really think they are necessary. However if you do, then that's fine with me. I suppose this is one of the central roles of an advocate; to present options and advice in a way that ends disputes...being a trusted ally makes those comments and recommendations much more acceptable. Thanks. DPetersontalk 16:33, 17 September 2006 (UTC) Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:DPeterson" DPetersontalk 16:34, 17 September 2006 (UTC)
Hey Steve Pendant is in a dispute, He may need an advocate soon. Not really sure who is at fault on this one or not take a look at my talk page when you have a minute and see what I meen. I'm trying to keep it cool in there (Unoffically of course since he as not requested an advocate yet) if you could give me a hand that would be great. Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 16:26, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
I have added myself to the AMA Members page. I figure this is the easiest way to notify the coordinator. :) Electrawn 18:26, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Good evening. I've removed your request to have Antoinette Nora Claypoole undeleted as a contested PROD. That article has already been nominated for a full DRV review further down on the page. By the way, it would have been ineligible in that section anyway since the article was deleted as the result of a full AFD discussion, not merely a PROD deletion. Please join the full discussion when you have a chance. Rossami (talk) 05:19, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
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I found this while digging through what links here on the old Wikipedia:AMA Advocates accepting inquiries page. The template is almost a year old (Dec. 05), but by the looks of it has never been used. Do you think we should keep it and use it, or should we just get rid of it? -Royalguard11(Talk·Desk) 22:48, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
I have also added myself to the AMA members list. Waiting for instructions dude. --Marwatt 11:30, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
It must be difficult to 'mediate' when you are only told one side of a story, when that story includes lies; I was accused of 3RR falsely and you just let it pass. Why? Enforce all Wikipedia rules or enforce none of them. Duke53 | Talk 20:40, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
per [2] I feel i have taken the case as far as my current time restrains allow could you possibly hook up another advocate to it,ill get bagginator to drop by here, cheers Benon 20:33, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainworth
I'm sure Google works most of the time, but for this article, Google didn't find an article and Yahoo! did come up with the site with the exact text. I don't know how hard it is to do, but it might be worth adding Yahoo! in the search for copyright violation section.
Of course, what you have already is very nice! We all want more, don't we? :)
Thanks. Skumarla 02:24, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
I'm available, but haven't taken a case since the forms changed. Can I just go ahead and take one, or should you assign me to one? (I'll be happy to take AMA Requests for Assistance/Requests/September 2006/Doc Halloween). TheronJ 15:15, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
I think we should just close it. User:MyWikiBiz has been blocked indefinitely by Jimbo! (see [3]) Plus you should see his user page. I don't think it's our obligation to advocate for blocked users, especially ones blocked by Jimbo. Or it would be better to have some kind of meeting on this (that would be a good chance to see who actually active still, as we have cases piling up with 5 or so advocates taking cases, you and the deputies excluded of corse because your busy enough). -Royalguard11(Talk·Desk) 01:21, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
I have tried to update the template to reflect changes made by the AMA. Maybe we should put this on people listed under Wikipedia:AMA_Members#Members whose status or whereabouts are unknown? I know you don't have much time, but I'd be willing to go through and do it. -Royalguard11(Talk·Desk) 02:11, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
Can I join the AMA, and if so, how do I go about it? Do I just add myself to the advocates' page or do I need to await permission? I feel that I am suitable for it because I have been a Wikipedia editor for c. 1 year, specialising in history and politics. Although I have been autoblocked many times due to vandalism committed by users sharing my IP address, I have never been blocked in my own right. Can I join? Walton monarchist89 09:21, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
Just wondering if there has been any movement, it has been about a week now and I saw that it said to wait 5-7 days. Thanks again for the help.Bagginator 18:12, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
Congratulations! I'm a little strapped for time myself but I will do my best alongside Aeon1006 to keep the AMA afloat. Take things easy and don't worry about things here. :) Wikiwoohoo talk 20:11, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
Congrats steve! I will be away myself for a whil;e but should be back next week. Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 21:12, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
But firstly, congratulations :). The problem is that we now have over 14 cases, and few advocates taking them (I'll be away for a few days, then will take on another). I'm wondering sif we could leave a "newsletter" on the user pages of all members, asking them to update their entry on the members page or take a case. I'll be happy to do this if it's worth it... (ps - this message is for the deputy co-ordinators too :)) -- Martinp23 18:30, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
(According to the AMA Hompage I must do this... although I'm returning not simply joining) I'm again an AMA advocate!... Any question I have about new things in the association, I won't doubt in asking you. Bye! --Neigel von Teighen 22:35, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
User:Shotwell has been busy creating difficulties in a manner similiar to that of user:Sarner on the Candace Newmaker, Bowlby, Advocates for Children in Therapy, and Dysdic Developmental Psychotherapy articles. Because a question was raised about his relationship with Sarner and a sockpuppet was uncoverd by a mediator, he has retaliated by labeling everyone in the dispute a sockpuppet. I could really use some help here; an advocate to get this stopped. I think the mediator is over his head and does not know what do to...he's not responded in a while. I'd appreciate some advice, direction, and help...should this go to arbitration? DPetersontalk 03:24, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
It seems to me that we can't easily handle the high volume of cases while maintaining a quality program. It seems to me that we can greatly reduce the inflow of cases by setting some standards as to the cases we will accept. I was thinking the most obvious way of doing this would be to only accept cases that are obviously going to be or already are in some stage of the WP:DR process, which would mean a controversial restructuring of the AMA I know, but it seems to me that the multitude of low level cases that simply require minor "helping hand" interventions would be much better served by an organization like Esperanza.
We should also develop some process for notifying users who submit advocacy requests that haven't been picked up in, say 10 days, as having been declined by the AMA. New cases of varying interest pile up all the time, and it would be better to formally decline old cases we couldn't get to than to let them sit without action. Best,--Amerique 07:36, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
There is an Esperanza page for proposing new programs here: Wikipedia:Esperanza/Proposals. I am not a member of nor have I ever had any "official" interactions with Esperanza, but they are listed on the WP:DR page here: Wp:dr#Informal_mediation. Perhaps at the next AMA meeting we could discuss with Esperanza members in the AMA what sort of program we could co-develop with them that would effectively promote our respective organizational missions. Best,--Amerique dialectics 22:03, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
I have put myself on the list of members, will see if I can help out.--Konst.ableTalk 03:01, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
We've got a number of topics to discuss at Wikipedia:AMA Meeting (suggested topics). Maybe it's time for another meeting? It's been a few months. Maybe a bump to all advocates will energize us again. -Royalguard11(Talk·Desk) 01:09, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Steve, I've been through the open and pending cases today, to see if any are ready for closing. I closed a pending case Wikipedia:AMA_Requests_for_Assistance/Requests/October_2006/wgungfu as it seems to have gone away after the AIV and a bit of a wait. I've left messages on two of your other cases:
Thanks, Martinp23 16:04, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
Sorry to come out of nowhere with this, but I thought you should know about this particular edit [4]. It appears that nobody has noticed and I wanted to make sure somebody was aware of what was going on. -- Gogo Dodo 04:44, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
Steve, Amerique, AddHoc, and I are now representing different parties in an ongoing dispute. See:
I think that's great, and am hoping Amerique and I can resolve the conflict to everyone's satisfaction, but I wanted to touch base on the Advocacy policy for that situation. Specifically, the relevant section of the AMA FAQ states:
If there are advocates representing both or multiple sides of a dispute those Advocates shall only communicate with consulting advocates as appointed by the AMA so as to create a Chinese wall between the differing sides of the dispute. When advocates communicate with each other on differing sides of a dispute they do so in a cooperative manner; however, their individual priorities are keeping their advocees' interests in mind while working towards resolution. Obviously advocates are only members of the AMA as an association, not a business concern, and members of the AMA are not otherwise in contact with each other and keep information that they receive from disputants confidential if necessary.
— AMA FAQ, "What is the relationship between advocates"
I've read that section several times, and I'm not sure what it means. Should Amerique, AddHoc and I only communicate through a "consulting advocate?" If so, who is the consulting advocate? Can we all post comments on the relevant talk pages? Thanks, TheronJ 14:21, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
Hey Steve I'm going on extended wikibreak (setting up a new forum, busy at work, and some of the general attitdue on the wiki is annoying me latey not sure why.) So I will be gone untill next year. Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 17:00, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Steve. Just wanted to let you know that I have made a proposal for the next meeting of discussing my role and activities so far as a deputy. Since like you I have had little time available for Wikipedia recently, I would like to see what other members think of me and whether they may feel I should step down. I think it would be good to receive feedback either way. How does that grab you? Hope mother and child (and father) are doing well :). Wikiwoohoo 19:49, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
Just joined your wonderful project, I hope that I will contribute to my max and settle disputes between users. I'd be glad if you would appoint me to a case.
Thank you for such an opportunity, --GeorgeTopouria 11:38, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
Just to let you know, I just joined AMA. I've got a few Cabal cases going right now, but I'm able to pick up a few advocacy cases as well. I'll look through the new requests over the next few days and try to knock a few off. Congrats on the baby! âBobbyâ 20:39, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
I've added my name to the list of AMA members and hope to be useful to the project. I will try taking one request to see how it goes.
P.S. Well done on the baby. Trebor 22:25, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Steve. I have listed a proposal at the talk page of the suggested topics page for the upcoming meeting to be held on 1 December this year. We've received plenty of proposals for discussion now and a further fortnight could give everybody enough time to prepare. If you'd like, I could set this in motion for you. How does that sound? Wikiwoohoo 18:33, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
I'm considering making an SVG version of . On the image's talk page, you comment that you have the font for the gray-lettered text "lying around somewhere". Could you possibly scrounge it up, or point me to where it can be found, so that I can use it? -FrostyBytes 09:14, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
I wish to enter the AMA as soon as possiable. Cocoaguy (Talk) 23:54, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey there, congrats on the birth! I've added myself to the AMA page, and it mentions that I should contact you in doing so, if you need to contact me drop me a line on my talk page. Cheers! â¢Elomis⢠05:26, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
Thad,
I don't know how to communicate to you. So I hope that you don't mind me leaving a message here. I have just started using wikipedia as a research tool and find it very powerful and helpful. I am just getting used to it.
I have a problem and a concern. It's just ran into someone who appears to exercise authority in Wikipedia who in my opinion is abusing the authority he has. It started with him removing a link I added so quickly that he could not have even looked at it. Followed by a threat to cut off my editing privileges.
What is really strange is that this was about a subject that he obviously has no expertise on or likely interest in.
There are two issues I would like resolve. One is important, one is not. The unimportant one is the entry I was attempting to make. The real important one, is whether this person should have so much power as to make threats and be given the appearance of being able to carry them out. And what other entries and people he way be doing this with.
I am not inclined to got too obsessive about this... but I have just never liked bullies... and I just don't believe that I am his only past or future victim. It's not always served my personal interests, its just that I have never been good at walking away from bullies... and too many bullies in positions of power are never good for any community.
I can be reached at cpartATspamarrestDOTcom. Would you be kind enough to email me. When I receive your email I will be pleased to provide you whatever additional information about me or what happened that you would like.
Thanks
Curt cpartATspamarrestDOTcom —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.162.31.124 (talk • contribs)
I'll be seeing to this soon. ××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) 01:34, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Until now, there have been pages on RI coming from Rotary sites themselves. I have studied Rotary and introduced on wiki the links with German Rotarian activities between 34-38, the links with conservative politicians and the Honorary membership of General Pinochet.
For the moment, a new conflict seems to introduce with CeeGee, who declared himself has a Rotarian.
Would you be so king to introduce some kind of mediation ? Thank you. User PierreLarcin, IP 84.xxx in Lille, France. I have difficulties to signup due to sight problems+cookies sign-up pbm coming from French wiki
Thank you, Pierre
I'll be seeing to this shortly. ××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) 01:36, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Dear Steve: Can you designate an Advocate to help in a Mediation process in Wikipedia in Spanish? Our Wikipedia:es have not implemented yet similar mechanisms, nor arbitrations, etc. I have problems with several administrators (bibliotecarios) that are having roles of Judges, interested party and executioner at the same time. The advocate should be fluency in Spanish. Also, these administrators cannot obtain the 75% required to erase my page and their will erase it no matter what the result is. The history is long, but they are violating at least the right to the preservation of the honor and prestige of one person, which is a human right. And this is not the first time. Also, we do not have any mechanism to impose sanctions to administrators or any removal procedure in cases of abuse. I think we need your help. My user name is Tasc1 in w:en and Tasc in w:es. The page in conflict is w:es:Santa Coloma (apellido). I have to erase almost 50% and most want to erase most of the article. I have save a complete text in genealogy.wikia.com just in case. They have asked know for a mediation, but the mediator also said that he will erase the page if I do not follow they directives. The page is fully referenced, I think more than any other page in wikipedia in Spanish. It is true, it had and still has a little of research, but it is minimum and the information is very interesting.
If you can help, I will really appreciate it.
Kind regards from Argentina, Tasc.
(You can also reach me using my email).
I'll be seeing to this shortly. ××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) 01:41, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, that's good news about your daughter! All the best with that :) I'm about to add myself to the AMA members page, and I'm dropping you a line before doing so. If you need to contact me, I'm here. Cheers, riana_dzasta 16:48, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm about to add myself to the AMA members page, and I'm just contacting you stating that. If you need to contact me, please click that handy "Talk to me!" button in my signature. Peace. Out. Bushcarrot Talk to me! 00:53, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
Hello! I've added myself to the list of AMA members. Please contact me if you require anything. Thanks, Hagerman(talk) 08:02, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
I was listed as an "unknown status" member and had been largely inactive since when I joined there was little coordination. I have marked myself as available and wanted to let you know. Am looking into the 11 open cases to see if/where I can help. - Jord 18:01, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
Hello Thadman. I am just here to confirm my joining AMA. Although I am a relatively new editor I am more than happy to help in any area that I can in AMA. Look forward to working with you in the future. Culverin? Talk 08:35, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
Slim Virgin has reverted the content at [Political Cooperative] 4 times in the last few hours while I am trying to improve it so it won't be deleted. Pco 00:49, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, just to say, I have added myself to the AMA list and look forwward to some honest work "Snorkel | Talk" 17:14, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Hey Steve I'm Back. Got any good cases? Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 00:39, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
I have also assigned 6 cases to various Advocates just waiting now for them to pick them up. Ãon Insanity Now!EA! 01:32, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi, i've signed up on the AMA page and look forward to helping. (Sorry if this isn't in the right place, I got kinda confused by your system!) DÃ¥vid Æuchs (talk • contribs) 22:49, 31 December 2006 (UTC)
Steve, I received a message that I am being accused of being a sock puppet. I'm not sure what to do but I am not a sock puppet. I do not have multiple accounts. I need advice as to what to do here. Please respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Jtpaladin 21:26, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
I have joined AMA and willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. I am contacting you in accordance with the membership instructions. Best regards from - Tutmosis 00:16, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
Joined AMA today and am contacting you as instructed. Please let me know how I can help. Best, --Shirahadasha 08:39, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
Joined per the instructions. Let me know how I can help. Regards, Navou talk 20:11, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
I have just put my name onto the list of advocates, I was wondering what I do now?! Do you have to accept me or do I just keep checking for tasks? RyanPostlethwaiteSee the mess I've created or lets have banter 00:43, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
Yay! I also see you're using some procedures that look surprisingly cut-down and mediation-cabal like. Will you be trying to keep the level of bureaucracy down, and the level of simplicity and speed up? :-) Kim Bruning 01:14, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
I am being harrassed at the natal chart page under the topic astrology there are three external links which are all related to each other, for profit companies that are saying the give away online free natal reports, first, online natal reports are not accurate, I have always given away the natal report free of charge which i laboriously calculate myself. My link is constantly being removed and the links to these three related companies is left. Robert Hand used to own and still profits from Astrolabe.com, he benefits from astro.com and has an interest in planetarypositions.com the three external links that are always left. I am cruelly being harrassed and it's not fair nor is it resonable. (email removed) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.176.64.120 (talk • contribs)
The AMA program seems really intresting and a great way to help wikipedia, I've decided to join. --Gary123 15:57, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
Is it possible I could be given some cases to work on in partnership with AMA advocates who already have some experiance? I would feel more comfortable as an AMA if I handled a case as a junior partner of a veteran AMA before advocating on my own. --Gary123 04:36, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
The AMA program seems really intresting and a great way to help wikipedia, I've decided to join.Prof.Sadiq 17:15, 15 January 2007 (UTC)
Hello there. As you may have seen on the AMA page, I have decided to join the AMA. I hope that my experience with social work and dispute resolution may be of use, and that my experience as a RFCU clerk speaks for my ability to be trusted with confidential information. Cheers, â Peter M Dodge ( Talk to Me • Neutrality Project ) 21:25, 17 January 2007 (UTC)
Please add me to current members list on AMA. Thor Templin 22:08, 17 January 2007 (UTC)
another librarian & future Rutgers GSLIS alumnus. (or at least information scientist); perhaps you might like to work in this area as well--you can combine your interests and put in some short articles for religion journals (smile). OK if I borrowing your templates for reasons for deletion? I'm going to change the colors, though. DGG 03:00, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
I would like to become a Wikipedia Advocate. I would like to sort out arguments. Brilliance 05:02, 18 January 2007 (UTC).
Hello, I contacted both users involved and suggested they attempt to discuss and resolve their dispute informally first. I'm a new AMA member and if it's inappropriate for me to contact requesters without having been assigned the case, please let me know. Also, I noted the contact on the request, this notation may also be inappropriate. Best, --Shirahadasha 01:51, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
I have joined the AMA Advocacy program - it seems like a great way to help new users who are facing a few challenges, or more experienced ones who need someone independent and outside of whatever problem they are having to assist them. Orderinchaos78 23:34, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
I have previously benefitted once from an advocate's help, and after gaining experience, have decided I would like to similarly offer help to new users. I hope that my contributions will be worthwhile and helpful. Seraphimblade 12:48, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
I would like to become an Advocate with the AMA Tuathal 16:01, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
What would you think of making a userbox similar to User:The Thadman/Userbox/PolCompass, but for the World's Smallest Political Quiz? ÎÏδαcιÏγ 01:55, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
I want to formally address not greeting you with a response, and I am sad to see that you have left the organization.
I was the one who added in the line of our joining process to contact the Coordinator, and I thought that it would be an easy way to keep track of new members. Now, with the volume of people who join the AMA weekly, my talk page has been cluttered with so many AMA membership messages that a large number of them have slipped through the cracks (partially aided by Werdnabot regularly archiving my talk page). Since August we've undergone some extensive changes, and many things have been revised. If this one lapse on my part, and the zeal of other AMA Members' welcomes to a member whom they have not seen in action before has completely driven you away from the Association, please accept my apologies. ××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) 22:59, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
Just saying that I put my name on the members list as it said to on the joining info page, and now I'm ready willing and able to help out how I can. Jem 19:28, 25 January 2007 (UTC)
You may not know it, but I was the founder of the Association of Members' Advocates. I left some questions on the Coordinator's Desk page a few days back. I know you are busy but I think there is something that I should draw your attention to, if you are interested. Perhaps we could discuss it and how it might effect the future (or lack of it) of the AMA. I live in NYC and would like to talk to you on the telephone if at all possible (it won't take very long, I promise). Alex756 23:43, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
Steve, I got a lot on my plate, I will be resigning from the AMA this Sunday. Work, College and other things are prevetning me from getting on Wikipedia with any regularity. It has been fun! Go Luck and I will be back soon. Ãon Insanity Now! 20:07, 1 February 2007 (UTC)
I, Natl1 have added my name to the advocate list.--Natl1 (Talk Page) (Contribs) 00:51, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
I have nominated the following categories you created for deletion:
If you wish to contribute to the discussion you can here. Thanks, VegaDark 09:21, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
Good on you for standing up for our rights. Wikipedia needs more people like you. Import007 08:06, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
Shlama. Yes, I applied already. Hope it goes through. Chaldean 06:07, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
Hi (have you seen our first AMA Team?),
Actually, I was representing Jeff. Anderson but, as we reached what we wanted (to strike him out of the Starwood arbitration), the case was closed and I'm no longer his advocate.
Ok. Matisse is a user accused of massive sockpuppetry in the ongoing Starwood case, as well as Jefferson Anderson was. The difference is that the alleged sockpuppetry of JA wasn't related to the article and my work was to ask ArbCom to not arbitrate him. The problem is that she has been asking for an advocate and, for some reason, no one works with her. She emailed me for advice and I resurrected her original request. That was the only thing I could do as representing another party in the same dispute. SilkTork took the case and I posted him this and this to guide him a bit as the case was, at that stage, a mess. From there Matisse began to suffer a dissastrous chain of events as far as I could see while advocating JA.
I can't comment on her past behaivour as I simply was an advocate and never involved in that dispute. The only thing I can tell you is that her situation on the case is somewhat desperate and that she's getting problems in communicating with her advocates... --Neigel von Teighen 16:33, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I have a dispute with User:Greg_L over an edit in Celsius. My problem is less with the article than his intolerable, unsociable behavior. The user seems intent on provocation rather than discussion. His latest words in the Talk:Celsius tantamounts to a personal assault. In my talk page, he alleged that I have little right to correct an edit, citing my lack of an engineering degree.
Some of his comments borders on snobbish elitism. I do not want to be drawn in, but can you please educate this user on Wikipedia civility and democracy. His attacks on me are troll-like and is calculated at bullying and warring, not consensus. I stand by what I have to say about the subject. You can see if what I say is an improvement or a vandalism. This message is repeated at User talk:Martinp23. Mandel 20:09, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
FYI, I've sent you an email. JoshuaZ 22:08, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I am involved in a difficult dispute with User:Randroide and User:Proto over a complicated matter that, I think, really requires some legal expertise and independence from Wikipedia. I am also under a lot of pressure - so I would appreciate it if this could be handled quickly. --GrahameKing 17:45, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
The page about joining AMA said to let you know when we join (sorry, I forgot about that a couple days ago). I have joined and taken on my first case but have not gotten a response from my initial message yet. Greeves (talk ⢠contribs ⢠reviews) 20:26, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
I had one that was open but I have no idea where it is or what the status is now. Also, I was named in a previous one and I do not know where that one is either or whether I am being accused of things there. (I only found out by accident that I was named.) There seems to be no way to find these, or I am missing the way on you AMA page menu? Thanks in advance for you help. My new Advocate has not been contacting me by email so I would appreciate some sort of update. Sincerely, Mattisse 01:29, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
How can I find the page for myself? How can I get answers to any questions? I want to find out how I got named with the sockpuppets. This is how I received notification of my sockpuppets: [7] I am about to file a Request for Arbitration against the user to labelled me as soon as I can figure out how. I will file something tomorrow. He will not answer my requests. Sincerely, Mattisse 02:06, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
By that I ment that both jgisler596 & Anetode were violating the 3RR rule. Cocoaguy ãããããcontribstalk 03:36, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
In those days I didn't know when things were filed on ANI. I didn't know what it was. No one gave me a heads up. His posting came out of no where. I didn't know enought to defend myself. I have been perscuted ever since on the basis of what User talk:Rdsmith4 did and his support of eregieous sockpuppets. (He also supported a corrupt Admin who has since retired and used to hold forums on his page against me. Then he pretended to mediate Starwood (after a name change), although the first thing he did was post a "Mattisse Redux" on ANI to make a joke of me. He retired from Wikipedia for life, after I discovered his name change and gave him some questions to answer. "I get back with you on Monday," he said but then retired for life instead.
And look what they did to User:Timmy12 -- he pleaded for help and got none. In fact he was ridiculed for asking. We were both stalked everywhere he or I asked a question. The cruelness of this place is like nothing I have ever experienced.
It would be a blessing if I got banned. I am about to go off the deep end after so many months of agony and false hops, and I cannot function anymore here anyway. I feel like an idiot for putting so much of myself in trying to work hard and doing the right thing. None of that matters here. It's all about playing up to admins and being good with diffs. Wikipedia rips off the good work of people like me so the admins and sockpuppets can play their egocentric games.
This is a horrible, sick place. And that an Admin or whatever User talk:Rdsmith4 is can be so irresponsible and rude in something that has caused me so many months of real pain and anguish and ruined my relationship with my family -- possibly over something that wasn't even true. I feel sick to my stomach.
I don't thing anything can repair what has happened. Even if I did the worst of what I was accused, it was a pittance compared to what was done to me. This place is not for people like me. It's for game playing tech jocks who resent true seekers of knowledge.
I'm not minimising what you are doing and I truely appreciate it. But there is no truth, so many scams have been pulled by people sophisticated in Wikipedia flaws. I see it in operation now. I don't have the energy or interest to play those games and that is what Wikipedia is. There are a few fools like me that that thought it was about writing good articles but now I feel I am being used. I put energy into a good articles, so the admins behind the scenes can pull their tricks and have their endless arguements. It is perfectly clear that excellent contribution means absolutely nothing. Yet Wikipedia takes advantage of it and claims to be reputable. Well, they will get no more of value from me.
Again I thank you from the bottom of my heart, but I would be very surprised if anything faintly useful resulted. I think Wikipedia is far too corrupt. Well meaning peaple, the AGF foiks, have done me the greatest harm besides the harassers. They emable bad users. I've terminated my relationship copyediting fA articles. I feel used. I have lost all motivation. I am tired of dreading each day -- what awfulness will occur. Human nature is far worse thaa I ever imagined. And the worst of it is here. Sincerely, Mattisse 04:40, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Every day is agony. Sincerely, Mattisse 05:32, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
The page about joining AMA said to tell you when I joined. Hope it's ok, Thanks Oliver202 04:17, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
I didn't know. I am sorry. It is about a different issue, so I did not think you were covering it but I am glad you are. I truly was not trying to circumvent anything you are already doing. I apologise to you. Sinxerely, Mattisse 22:25, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
Sliha, ani lo mevin aramit. --fivetrees 09:32, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
Sorry to bother you with this, but all of the deputies are inactive. I'm wondering if this case could be closed as a gross violation of procedure? The AMA request was not filed by the party named, and the request itself pertains to getting an administrative action overturned. AFAIK, none of the parties named by the filer are planning on justifying the case with a response, and the original filer seems to have lost interest as well. I'd just as soon see it cleared so the advocates can focus their efforts on legitimate cases. MSJapan 22:47, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
I have joined AMA and would like to help. Jhfireboy I'm listening 21:29, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
hI I was wondering if you could translate the phrase JESUS SAVES from english to Aramaic
i would really appreciate it, thank you for your time craighlibichuk@yahoo.com The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.2.212.162 (talk) 18:40, 21 February 2007 (UTC).
Hello, I've joined the AMA and look forward to helping.Blah0401 09:11, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
I have joind AMA, and look foward to helping out, its a great idea.--RyanB88 04:22, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
Just to say I have joined AMA Edwbaker 22:27, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
Hello, i'm trying to provide advocacy on the Newton Falls, Ohio article regarding a a content dispute between NewtonFallsLeader and Ruhrfisch. I have been able to contact Ruhrfisch but NewtonFallsLeader and NewtonFallsLeader hasnt made any edits since the 11th of this month. My question is how long should i wait for a response from him. Should i assume he has given up his dipuste and close the case?Blah0401 21:39, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
I've also climbed on board with the AMA and am looking to get started. I look forward to working with the AMA for quite some time to come. âPilotguy push to talk 19:47, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Can you modify User:The Thadman/Userbox/PolCompass to no longer add people to the deleted categories? I was going to myself but the code looks complicated and I don't want to mess anything up. Thanks, VegaDark 20:56, 27 February 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I've just joined the group, hope to contribute here well. --â Emperor Walter Humala · ( shout! · sign? ) 01:59, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
I just wanted to let you know that I have resigned from the AMA. I have no time left it seems to help out anymore. I may rejoin someday, but for now I won't be doing any AMA work. I hope that the AMA continues to improve and becomes a better organization to come to for help. Thanks Steve! -Royalguard11(Talk·Review Me!) 19:33, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
Hi there, after reading WP:JOINAMA and adding my name, it says I should contact yourself as co-ordinator about my involvement. Suffice to say I will read up all I need to, before I take my first case. Cheers Lethaniol 16:26, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
It appears the article complained of, Boesen School (District 28), has been undeleted (it had been speedy deleted but this user's complaint counted as an objection invalidating speedy delete). Since no-one's proposed it for AfD since, wondering if the case can be closed since the users appears to have gotten the desired result from advocacy for the time being. Left a note both on both User Talk:MonteBoesen and the case page indicating the reprieve may be temporary and suggesting using the time available to strengthen the article with sources etc. if available. Best, --Shirahadasha 20:24, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
I have joined and am happy to help. --Dweller 10:08, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
I have also sighned to help he cause. Bloddyfriday 15:11, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
I have justed added my name to the members list, so jut wanted to let you know. I'm going to read up on information about AMA, and hopefully start taking some cases soon. Thanks much. Chickyfuzz14(user talk) 05:58, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
Hi, this is not an advocacy request. Instead, this is a brief question about making an advocacy request. The controversy I'm having is mainly related to a specific set of edits that I made at an article. The edits were reverted, but the reverter did not explain reasons for reverting many of those edits, beyond the uninformative statement that there was no consensus for the edits. This violates the Wikipedia policy that reverts should be explained. Is there a particular advocate who handles this type of issue?
There are other aspects to the controversy, but explaining reverts is the main issue (other issues include the refusal to allow POV of footnoted authors to be mentioned in the footnotes). Thanks in advance for pointing me in the right direction. I feel like an advocacy request is the way to go, due to failure of other efforts to resolve this controversy. I mainly want to know if there is a particular advocate who specializes in this kind of controversy. Thanks.Ferrylodge 22:13, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
Steve, Regarding the last complaints from ArbCom, have you an idea to make this team more visible? I was thinking on adding a link to Arb-Team everytime we work in arbitration cases. Yours! --Neigel von Teighen 14:00, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Hello. I'd like to take my first case and I'm looking for a content dispute to get me going, as I have experience of dealing with these (haven't we all). Can you recommend one for me? --Dweller 12:59, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
hello. i added my name to the list, and it didnt break. i guess i did good. so i thought i would stop by and let you know. c ya. the_undertow talk 06:55, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
feel free to assign me to a recent case, as i am disinterested in all recent (10) cases. i am confident i can act in a npov manner. the_undertow talk 10:51, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Thank you for starting this petition. We deserve those rights and an explaination. 207.69.137.39 17:11, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
Hello Steve I'm back. Sorry for being gone so long lol. Ãon Insanity Now! 23:05, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Yep and I have also posted an AMA alert requesting all avalable avocates check in with me for a case assignment so we cna clear the back log (we also have a few rather complicated ones in there and one that has ArbCom involment) Ãon Insanity Now! 23:26, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Well, I wouldn't call myself insane but there you go.
Sorry to spring this on you but I've decided to leave Wikipedia. It's been a blast and I hope I've been some help to you at least but I think now is the time to hang up my mouse and keyboard and move on. You've been great and I wish you, Martinp23 and Aeon all the best in keeping the AMA going as you've always done so well.
But for me I feel it's best to leave now, on a high and happy.
For the record, you'd make a great admin!
All the very best,
Wikiwoohoo 20:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
P.S. I've decided to leave on Friday, so all this week I'll be tying up loose ends, saying my goodbyes and cleaning up my main articles just that once more. Wikiwoohoo 20:07, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Steve looking at this case and looking at both sides I'm thinking that this one should be kicked up to ArbCom. There is already an advocate assigned to it and it looks like this issue could blow up at anytime. Here is the case Wikipedia:Association of Members' Advocates/Requests/March 2007/Ivan Kricancic and I'm currently investigating this one. Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! 21:17, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
It does seem that quite a few people are having some issues with the AMA. If you don't currently have the time, I believe that I can fix them. The organization is in serious need of decentralization. Seraphimblade Talk to me 17:48, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
As Instructed ive left this here cause i joined im Mr.1337 AKA.(as in real name thing anyway)1337 H4XZ0R 16:51, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
1) User:Mattisse case is needed to be resolved now. You have put her "under investigation", but she stills needs help. I can't take her case: I'm on an arbitration (Armenia-Azerbaijian) + had advocated for the opposite party before an it would somehow unethical + it is your case. Please, this user has been asking for help repeatedly and no one could gave her a little help.
2) AMA is going to dissappear, most probably; people are voting against us in here. Take the opposite arguments seriously. --Neigel von Teighen | help with arbs? 11:45, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
The Association of Members' Advocates is being threatened with deletion. Please consider visiting and adding your voice to the MFD discussion. - Keith D. Tyler ¶ (AMA) 17:40, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Hey Steve what is going on with the AMA MfD? Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! 19:52, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
During the next five days... I propose that all AMA members be requested to drop their current advocacy case. Advocates should direct their advocacee's that the due to a deletion discussion concerning AMA that they may no longer help them out. In fact, all pending cases on AMA should be advised that because of the AMA deletion we are AMA members should temporarily refuse their case. I also request that AMA members and the people whome they are helping be asked to comment on the MFD (deletion process) concerning WP:AMA and how the process was usefull. If the AMA is deleted I further suggest that AMA members still do not assist anyone until the deletion appeal is complete. After that everyone is invited to come to user:CyclePat/AMA and start it up where they shouldn't be able to touch us! --CyclePat 20:46, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Steve, excuse our spamming, but are you there? Or do you want give one of the deputies the leadership on the MfD? No matter who, but we need someone that officially represent AMA apart from its regular members. (Not me, per Conflict of Interests: I have "announced" a possible candidacy for coordination and it would be unfair). --Neigel von Teighen | help with arbs? 07:41, 2 April 2007 (UTC)
The MfD was closd as a No consunsue and the closing admin agreed that MfD was nto the best way to go. Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! 02:13, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
Steve it's Don, sent you a message about the blog. Thanks! --76.5.199.180 03:41, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
Sorry everyone, I was on an impromptu Wikibreak over the weekend and did not have time to post it. I'm currently on everything that is going on and I'll be responding individually soon. ××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) ⢠Give Back Our Membership! 03:57, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
I am myself a Rutgers College Grad, year 2002 Economics. Anyway, I have joined AMA and wanted to notify you accordingly. Steve Caruso... now why does that name sound so familiar? Teabing-Leigh 14:12, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
Well, I joined AMA and the thingy said to tell you, so Hello! ST47Talk 10:56, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
Me and Martin have resigned our possions in the AMA to help cut the red tape. Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! 19:44, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
Could you please tell me what Mursiel and Baviel mean; I believe they are Aramaic but I'm not sure. Please leave me a message. Thanks.Lighthead 04:36, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
I've not known about the AMA until the MFD discussion, and after that and many events I finally decide to join AMA, because I want to help members and resolve disputes. Thank you! --WooyiTalk, Editor review 22:18, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
I hope this outlines a potential strategy on what needs to be done. Should there be any way I can help with this, please do let me know. Yours, --NicholasTurnbull | (talk) 03:24, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
He posted that on my talk page when I asked him about ideas on how to prevent the AMA from getting Esperenzaed Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! 03:41, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
Thanks. I wonder why he didn't do the same to my userpage. ××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) ⢠Give Back Our Membership! 03:50, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
Hello Thadman, I have joined Association of Members' Advocates -LakersTalk 14:24, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
Please see Wikipedia's no personal attacks policy. Comment on content, not on contributors; personal attacks damage the community and deter users. Note that continued personal attacks may lead to blocks for disruption. Please stay cool and keep this in mind while editing. Thank you. As a warning to you.
And I will leave AMA alone. I would especially appreciate if you would finish the "investigation" of my case and close it, although I realise you are quite busy right now. I will be understanding if you take a little while to do so. Sincerely, --Mattisse 15:03, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
I thought I wasn't allowed to contact you. (Also, I become confused about your different pages, and only learned a few days about that The Thadman and you were one and the same. Hope this is the right one.) You have already told me in February or so:
But I will post them here if you want.
Sincerely, --Mattisse 16:26, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) ⢠Give Back Our Membership! 16:07, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[10]
Please look on Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! pages. I did a better explanation there but he has archived him.
Also, please note comment to me by Addhoc on Wikipedia:AMA Requests for Assistance/Requests/November 2006/Mattisse:
Sincerely, Mattisse 16:58, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
××ר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) ⢠Give Back Our Membership! 16:07, 6 April 2007 (UTC)[12]
Please look on Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! pages. I did a better explanation there but he has archived him.
Also, please note comment to me by Addhoc on Wikipedia:AMA Requests for Assistance/Requests/November 2006/Mattisse:
Sincerely, Mattisse 16:59, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
Sorry, I know I'm jumping into something that isn't really my business, but you (Steve) said in this diff that you were "looking for another advocate" to take on Mattisse's case. I didn't realise that this was the case, but if so, I would be willing to take on the case. Apologies if I've misunderstood the situation. Walton Vivat Regina! 15:55, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
Steve, just as the title says: Leave EA in peace and focus ourselves on AMA, please. AMA must show to be more efficient than EA as in free market: we will fairly compete one against the other and people will decide which is better, but, please no mergings, no harrassing, no more bullying EA. --Neigel von Teighen | help with arbs? 16:22, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
Could you please, please, please have a word with CyclePat? His conduct on the EA issue – and now his behaviour on AN/I – does not reflect well on AMA. Letting him be your de facto spokesperson in those discussions implies tacit consent and approval for his actions. His demands for primacy of process over common sense, his wikilawyering, and his insistence on escalating a dispute rather than cooling it—I note that these are all criticisms that were raised during the recent discussions about AMA. Giving the impression that you sanction or encourage such conduct is apt to further tarnish the AMA's reputation. TenOfAllTrades(talk) 14:12, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
I am joining AMA. CASCADIAHowl/Trail 20:07, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
I think that this is something that you should have a say in. Sounds like a job for an advocate :-) --Kim Bruning 22:58, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
The Article. I don't know about you but the sound of that article makes me nervous. We may want to step up the revamp. Ãon Insanity Now! Give Back Our Membership! 05:46, 11 April 2007 (UTC)
Steve, you're our Coordinator! I think you must make at least one edit to the "AMA Constitution/ABC" draft... I'm kidding: do what you want. Seriously: I've done some changes to reflect the agreements and discussion with Nicholas Turnbull. Mainly, changed the wordings that seemed to consider "consensus" in a bureaucratic way. Aeon has changed "meetings" for "Message Board" and proposes AMA Coordination term to be indefinite, expiring when people want and/or per resign.
The only issues I believe remain unsolved in the "Constitution/ABC" draft are:
Have a nice day, --Neigel von Teighen 11:31, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
Why was i removed from the list of AMA members? Cheers. Culverin? Talk 10:34, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
Steve I have a family issue on my end (dad is in the hosptial) and I'm cating a flight over to them. I will not be back for a week (or more). Can you take this case or find some one who can (this one is rather interesting.) Becarful if you do take this. Ãon Insanity Now! 03:26, 19 April 2007 (UTC)
I have turned it official. Anyway, I think it's not such a great change, but it should help to make things be changed more quickly and without "Meetings".
According to the current text, "AMA will be organized into a pragmatical entity with flexible structure capable to be de facto rapidly changed and adapted whenever it is necessary by anyone interested... and changes will only be discussed if controversial" (AMA "ABC" Section 3.1, titled "Organizative Principle"), so, if consensus is against this "Constitution", there would be no problem in getting rid of it,. (Security "auto-shutdown" device?). --Neigel von Teighen 14:11, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
Hi. The advocate for my case has withdrawn, before offering any advice. See here. Would you kindly assign me a new advocate, please? Thanks.Ferrylodge 05:58, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
I'm a divorce lawyer. I believe my experience would enable me to be helpful to wikipedians in conflict. Could you advise how I can volunteer?--Raymm 21:10, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
By email, I've received a request to assist on a dispute from Qureus1 [13]. I'm going to try to forward emails to you.--Raymm 18:01, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
Hi Steve. Can you recommend a good case for a newbie (to AMA, not WP!) to get his teeth into? I'd love to help. Planning to ask The Transhumanist to keep an eye on my work, to ensure I don't do anything excessively stupid... or to help fix it if I do. --Dweller 10:03, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
Hi. The advocate for my case has withdrawn, before offering any advice. See here. Would you kindly assign me a new advocate, please? Thanks.Ferrylodge 01:01, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
I am continuing to have problems with User:StokerAce, User:Shotwell and related parties on this page. I could use some advice and guidance here. Well, now the group has filed an RfC on me and you might want to look at it and comment, if you feel so inclined...Supporting it is Voice of Britain and a related party, who have also ruthlessly edited the Child Sexual Abuse page from a very POV position in favor of Pedophilia. The RfC is at: [[14]] regards. DPetersontalk 12:29, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
Stete the AMA has been shut down by the community due to its inactivity. Just wanted to give you a heads up. Ãon Insanity Now! 02:04, 25 May 2007 (UTC)
Steve, would you perhaps consider standing for election to the Wikimedia Board? After the complaints you have justifiably had about the way the board has altered rights, I'd support you as being the man who can fight to bring them back. Wikiwoohoo 19:33, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
Would it be possible for you to create a version of your Political Compass userbox that does not add user categories? I tried modifying what you made, but it's way too complex for me, and I ended up with a mess. I like having the userbox on my user page, but I'd prefer not to have three additional categories down on the bottom. Thanks. Horologium t-c 21:54, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
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Steve, would you be interested in helping me with some simple (for you) conditional template programming? --DieWeisseRose 06:49, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
Thanks. I would like help with the infobox I am working on at User:DieWeisseRose/Sandbox. I want to use the two numeric parameters to select the climate zone and a background color according to the algorithm here and the color scheme here. Ideally, the programming should also make it impossible to enter zero, negative numbers, or non-numeric characters for the parameters. --DieWeisseRose 05:57, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
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Hello Thadman! Just now I moved a ((wikification)) template from The Monster Study to its Talk page. (Someone complained about The Monster Study at WP:VPA). Do you agree that the template doesn't belong in the articles themselves? Also, shouldn't this template be moved into the main template space? Having a redirect across spaces is sometimes frowned upon. EdJohnston 16:49, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
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I've suggested userfication of your aramaic project until you have sufficient members with a post to WikiProject Council/Proposals summarizing the purpose and linking to the userpage. As I suggested in the deletion discussion, I would join immediately. How about it? Comment on my talk page if you are interested.--Doug.(talk • contribs) 04:03, 19 September 2007 (UTC)
Have copied to Template space, over redirect. Rgds, Rich Farmbrough, 14:19 21 September 2007 (GMT).
So, this was saved but barely, and userfied to your user space. Mind if I do some editing there? Will you be around at all? Will you "watch" the page? You're clearly the subject matter expert and I'm just an interested editor (spent some time in Ninewah Province, Iraq), so I really wouldn't want to be alone on this. If I don't hear otherwise, I'll just start editing when I get the time. Please respond on my talk page (preferably by moving the discussion so it stays together)--Doug.(talk • contribs) 22:25, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
Saw on Wikipedia:Editor_assistance you help with the "dispute resolution process, as well as bringing things under a more neutral point of view." As you can see in entries #11 and 12 in Talk:Violence this other individual wants what I believe to be a narrow POV definition of violence which makes smashing and burning property and accidentally harming people NOT violence.
I've been a little accusatory because as a peace activist I've had to put up with these excuses for violence from black bloc types since year 2000. Anyway, if I re-write the definition to reflect a wider range of views, I'm sure he'll revert to his narrower view, and I don't want to get in a revert war.
No one else is opining right now, though Friday I did invite people from terrorism page to do so since that page links to violence a lot. We'll see if there's any response. Meanwhile, help on what to do welcome. Also, make it clear what page I might respond on -- I guess the one you reply to me on? Carol Moore 01:53, 29 October 2007 (UTC)User:Carolmooredc User talk:Carolmooredc
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Hi,
I restored the pronunciation to Amanita phalloides. This is required to make the article accessible, say to a high-school student writing a report. (Even if it's not an oral report, reading retention is improved for most people when they can hear a word in their head.) As for the variation you point out, that is generally due to people trying to be faithful to the Latin (even for Greek words!). The pronunciation I gave is the anglicized form; the spelling indicates the Latin (except for vowel length), and therefore the variation is predictable for anyone familiar with technical vocabulary. The same thing is done in articles on astronomical objects, which suffer from similar confusion. kwami (talk) 00:37, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
Hello, you left me a note, what did you want to tell me? By the way I added a link to Lataster's article that shows scholarly opposition :) Byrnes777 22:38, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
There has been a lot of new additions to the article by Sagbliss which look a lot like WP:OR. This individual has also been very aggressive with other editors. See User talk:198.23.5.73 and User_talk:Savant1984#Talk:Reform_Judaism and User talk:24.225.137.164. In additional to combining a lot of material from court cases around the world, this person is reshaping the article "to highlight the plight of the agunah." Since he or she claims to be part of an active Canadian court case related to the topic, this could also fall into a conflict of interest.
I, and another anonymous Wikipedia have tried to educate Sagbliss (who's probably Bruker from a key Canadian case) on taking a more measured approach to the article. Essentially, Sagbliss ignores the advice and has made broad changes to the article without proper verifiable citations. It may take a while, but read her contributions to people's and the article's talk pages to get a taste of what she's up to.
I picked you from the list of editors willing to help since you also have an interest in religious issues and this intersects civil and Judaic religious laws. We might also want to seek help from wikipedian who are legal experts. Bruno23 13:28, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
Hi! I'm user of the bavarian Wikipedia and I try to translate the template:mycomorphbox. I found a lot to do in the box because there are no exact translations of the shapes, stipes ets. so I tried to translate and for now I made a few of the pictures that I think are missing. I made them in SVG-format and so I make every stipe-pict into SVG. I have a lot of picts now, not all I think, but I want to ask you, if you are interested in my work. I will send a zip-archive to you if you like. (when you tell me how;-) I ask you because it's lot of work if you change the box into SVG-formatted stipe-icons. tw. 84.151.93.96 (talk) 21:46, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
Hi Steve, i contacted you some time ago in 2006. The point is, i have posted a case which it seems to be pending solution on Mediation Cabal, since AMA is gone and i found your name on the list i thought i could stop by and ask for an advocate. If you are willing to assist me or to connect me with an advocate i would appreciate your help. You may contact me via my discussion page. Or leaving a comment on this threat help me--HappyApple (talk) 09:00, 14 March 2008 (UTC) . By the way, a new user had logged on and added some arguments to the section in question. I am not sure if they are done in good faith. Cheers. --HappyApple (talk) 09:00, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Hi,
I found you at Wikipedia:Editor assistance. If you can spare a few minutes of your time helping out at Indo-Aryan loanwords in Tamil, I would be thankful.
I am developing an article on words borrowed by Tamil from Indo-Aryan languages. I am citing a standard authoritative lexicon from which I find the words that are borrowed before including them at Indo-Aryan loanwords in Tamil. There are a few people who seem to be intent in damaging the article by adding "cite" tags, "disputed" and "dubious" tags for the article and threatening to delete it within 24 hours.
Could you please help?
Thanks. Kris (talk) 19:00, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi,
I found you at Wikipedia:Editor assistance. If you can spare a few minutes of your time helping out at Indo-Aryan loanwords in Tamil, I would be thankful.
I am developing an article on words borrowed by Tamil from Indo-Aryan languages. I am citing a standard authoritative lexicon from which I find the words that are borrowed before including them at Indo-Aryan loanwords in Tamil. There are a few people who seem to be intent in damaging the article by adding "cite" tags, "disputed" and "dubious" tags for the article and threatening to delete it within 24 hours.
Could you please help?
Thanks. Kris (talk) 19:02, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
Hi,
I'm having a bit of an editing dispute on the article Noam Chomsky. I have claimed that Chomsky is a "philosopher" (he is a part of the 20th/20th-century Philosophy" portal). I thought this would be uncontroversial. The user Qed does not agree with me, and takes issue with my use of philosophy reference texts, claiming that philosophers are "self-interested." He inserted a "citation needed" and I have just inserted three philosophy dictionaries/encyclopedias. This should do it, but I don't think the user will be satisfied.
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Hi! You're the author of this picture which is used in the article.
I'd like to know where did you get this translation of the word "reshyana" as "righteous" because none of the dictionaries I know agree with you. They usually give very distant meanings, e.g "blame, charge, accusation; gift".
Chdn777 (talk) 08:48, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
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Hello,
I just browsed through wiki and read the acupuncture entry. I found it very badly written especially the intro section. I find that sections of the article especially the intro is more of a "criticism" section rather than a NPOV article about acupuncture. References given are also interpreted very liberally. There is simply bad information that no one knowledgeable about the field would ever consider as a mainstream assertion.
There are huge discussions on the talk page most of which are not concerned with the field of acupuncture, but with commentaries about the field.
Don't know where to start with this... help!