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I just noticed an anonymous user has been going after you lately. I'm highly curious if this is an associated with a known LTA; we can report the latest IP (166.150.42.214) as part of that LTA farm. Jalen Folf (talk) 22:49, 5 May 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thanks for letting me know! I didn't even notice. An IP reverted one of my last PROD's, but I had no idea I was being targeted. What have they been doing? Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 01:02, 6 May 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I'm not sure exactly why they're going through your contribs to revert some of your edits, nor would I see why they would claim your WP:BOLD edits were "Qworty", so I'm clueless here as well (see Special:Contributions/166.150.42.214). From what I see, your edits are just fine. Jalen Folf (talk) 05:34, 6 May 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I think I know. It's revenge for having gotten the List of Passions Characters article deleted. That IP's first reversion was to remove the PROD for that article w/ no real justification other than "inaccurate." I took it to AfD and the article got deleted anyway, mainly because all the "keep" votes were based on ILIKEIT, PPOV, and PLEASEDONT.

Basically, I think I stepped on some fanboy's toes and now they're off on a quest. So yes, I think these are revenge edits and I would like to take action against this IP. Can we restore my edits that they reverted and/or get them blocked? What's the process for this? Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 06:41, 6 May 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thank you for reverting all the disruptive edits. I was not looking forward to slogging through that. Now, where's the proper place to report this disruptive IP? Should I use the noticeboard for incidents or the one for Intervention Against Vandalism? Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 16:53, 6 May 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

•  Blocked x 2 weeks for hounding/harassment. -Ad Orientem (talk) 14:43, 7 May 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hello, I just noticed No Need for Bushido was deleted through a Deletion discussion. I was sad to miss the discussion because it wasn't listed on Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Webcomics. If I'm missing out on other webcomics deletion discussions, I would like to know. I'm sure the No Need for Bushido situation was fine; I've read the webcomic but a cursory search indeed doesn't bring much up, but I want to make sure I don't miss out on future deletions. ~Maplestrip/Mable (chat) 09:55, 10 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hello! I read your summary at Dispute resolution and was so impressed with your ability to gel things down that I am wondering if I could get you to do the same on an article I am currently working on. I write almost exclusively on religion, and usually re-do articles that are not well sourced or have outdated sources, and so are often not neutral and not representative of current scholarship. I started doing this on History of Christianity when I noted there were whole sections with no citations at all, and that entire topics had been left out. (Would you write a history of Christianity that didn't even mention the Albigensian crusade or the witch trials?) My problem is, this is 2000 years of history with lots of significant topics, and even though I am trying to limit each one to one to four paragraphs, the article is huge. I know I tend to use four words where one would do and often have to go back and edit myself, but I plod along at it, while you seem really gifted and good at it. I am not finished with input yet, but I am up to the late modern era, so I am close. Another editor's input would be really welcome. This article is too long to ever take GA, but I like to have that same quality even so. Your input would make that difference. Not flattery, just something I genuinely think about your skills. Thanx for your work at DR as well! Jenhawk777 (talk) 17:32, 11 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thank you! I think I love you! Ha ha!! You totally rock. :-) Jenhawk777 (talk) 19:35, 11 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Aw, shucks. You're making me blush.

One easy way to condense this might be to eliminate the sections on the evolution of the Bible and art and concentrate on the people. Like all religions, Christianity was a social movement, which means people. Also, you're writing a basic history, and history is a human story. I'll continue looking through it and copy edit anything that leaps out, but you've got a really solid article here: well-sourced and much more well-written than you think it is. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 19:43, 11 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Bless you kind and helpful person! I would not mind eliminating those sections, your argument has merit, but leaving the Bible out of the history of Christianity might be seen as a bit radical by others - leaving out art probably wouldn't be. We could just do it and see what fireworks go off! :-) Thank you for the compliment too. It's likely to be the only one I get. I've been revising for over two months now so it better be better or I am due to jump off a bridge!! (A very small low bridge...) Jenhawk777 (talk) 21:06, 11 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Okay, I removed art. Could not bring myself to remove Bible. I shudder! Jenhawk777 (talk) 21:48, 11 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

That's fine. I think you're right about it being important as the founding text of the religion. I can try to pare it down somewhat. Anything else you'd like me to look at while I'm there? Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 22:54, 11 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Look at everything! Look at anything over 4 paragraphs! No - look at everything! I've been obsessing over this, and I really need to get back to the actual research and writing. I have 4 sections that need adding to Early modern and one that is there but still needs redoing, and late modern has not a word on imperialism! If I think you are working on focusing each section on its main points, making this as concise as possible, then I will not worry and I'll be able to focus on what I need to do. For some of this, the main point is that scholars are divided, but sometimes the main point can be neatly gelled down into a complex sentence. You already made some good changes, so if you have any doubts about content, just ask - or check the source - but I want you to use your special insight, look the whole thing over for what seems to ramble or go off topic, and edit away. If I have a problem or think you are in error, I will tell you. When I wrote for my school paper in the wayback, I came to realize that good editors make even mediocre writers look good. You are worth your weight in gold to me. You do whatever you can stand as long as you can stand it, and I will be grateful. Jenhawk777 (talk) 03:27, 12 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I've done through the beginning of Late Antiquity, just after Constantine. TBH, this article is so well-sourced and thorough I hesitate to cut too much! You should really submit this for Featured status.

Looking farther ahead, I plan to cut down the section on interaction w/ Islam and the development of the Orthodox Church. The different sections on the various caliphates and the sections on individual orthodox countries (Romania, Hungary) seem a bit too granular for a general overview of an article. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 06:23, 13 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

May I say WOW! Just WOW! You are amazing. It is phenomenal! I replaced one sentence - one - out of everything you cut. That's it! It all seems so important to me, yet when I read your edited version, it seems as though all the main points are there in a balanced manner - and it reads better! I am so impressed I can hardly restrain myself! I am just - wow - I am genuinely overcome. I edited some on the caliphates and countries - I am big on putting all the details into notes. :-) But you go ahead. Work your magic. I am so glad we met and that you turned out to be such a nice person! Thank you again. I can hardly say it enough. Thank you.

I would take it to at least a GA if I didn't think it was just too long for any reviewer to want to mess with. Even with your edits, it will be long, as I am having to add to content in the modern eras. There is so much to say, but I am trying to focus on the significant - while still leaving in some of the interesting "human" and interesting stuff. If I don't get edited out... Hah! If I do, so be it! You rock. I love this. Thank you again. Jenhawk777 (talk) 20:15, 13 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

You absolutely take my breath away. I had to add back Niceae, the first and second ecumenical councils, and I'm a bit concerned over the lack of discussion of the laws in State religion, but unless there is push back - which there probably will be eventually - it actually says all it needs to say. It's really quite amazing. I keep laughing out loud. You astound me. Jenhawk777 (talk) 05:44, 14 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Just remember when you want to add something back, this is meant to be a general overview. It's a broad subject, so don't let yourself get drawn into rabbit holes. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 05:55, 14 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I know my edits are getting bolder, but I'm still doing my best to do justice to the subject. And yes, I cut the individual sections detailing the growth of the Church in individual countries. The main part of that section is an excellent overview and you really don't need to get so granular as to go into the Church's growth in Romania, Hungary, Russia, etc. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 06:15, 14 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Okay, I accept your total ruthlessness as an overall good, :-) Mostly I am thrilled to death, so don't take it personally when I feel compelled to add something back. I promise to avoid rabbit holes. However, a lack of familiarity with the topic does leave me having to put back some content out of necessity. The omission of the council of Nicaea for example; it has to be there. I had to put back policy on the Jews in the fourth century as well, as it was highly significant in its time and becomes significant again in the Middle Ages, which btw, will also need to be added back into Political centralization through persecution. Right now the part about how the good went away and they became persecuted is just gone. It makes no sense, and that whole section reads as choppy and a bit incoherent. You refer to the monks reforming the world and the explanation that this was one of the changes in thinking that reform created is gone now too. So that sentence makes no sense either. I will fix it tomorrow as it is 1:30 in the AM here and I am too tired to think anymore tonight. Adding some back doesn't mean I don't love what you have done. It is truly great and extremely helpful. I can't say thank you enough. Jenhawk777 (talk) 06:43, 14 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I'm blushing!

Looking ahead, honestly, all I would cut would be the subsections under Christianization and Colonization of the Americas. Again, individual country summaries are not necessary for a broad overview article like this one. Other than that, I think I'm done for now.

And you really do need to submit this for GA review. It deserves far better than C class. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 06:59, 14 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thank you and thank you. You did what I knew needed doing and could not bring myself to do - ruthlessly cut unnecessary material. I have more topics to add in the modern sections, but I promise I will do my best to honor your style and all the work you have done. It is an invaluable contribution to the quality of the encyclopedia. I hope we remain friends from now on. I may call on you again one day! Jenhawk777 (talk) 14:40, 14 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hello! I know you thought me calling on you again wouldn't happen this quickly, but I wanted to see if you have time to take a look at the Protestant Reformation section: [[1]] Every time I look at it I want to add things ... :-) I think everything else is done. Just your last magic touch if you can. Jenhawk777 (talk) 20:32, 19 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

If you want me to cut it down, I will, but I think it stands up in its present form. Perhaps your additions would fit better in the articles which deal specifically with Protestantism rather than the general "History of the Church." Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 21:22, 19 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Just Another Cringy Username I bow to your superior knowledge of the power of deletion. I will add no more, you are no doubt right. Thank you again. I hope it's okay if I keep you my list of friends. Hopefully you won't hear from me again for awhile! :-) Jenhawk777 (talk) 03:33, 20 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

		The Editor's Barnstar
		To quote this barnstar's description: "Sometimes, expert text removal is the most effective editing." Well deserved for all your clean-up work, but especially recently on History of Christianity with Jenhawk777. -- asilvering (talk) 08:01, 20 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I was going to do this! Honestly! Cannot say enough how much this is deserved. To be able to ask another for help and have them not only show up but do such a fantastic job is a great gift and deserves all the kudos we can give. Thank you again JACU and thank you asilvering. Jenhawk777 (talk) 19:43, 20 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Please don't do stuff like this, it borders on the disruptive and almost led to the article being delisted. Furthermore, it was done under an incorrect rationale. The references cited the game, not Wikipedia. Furthermore the other messages here describing similar things being done to other articles are troubling. Please be aware plot content doesn't require a citation, so deleting it for being uncited is flat-out wrong. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 10:59, 23 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi there! I noticed your appropriate, good faith BLAR of Laura Roslin. I've restored it with a brand new draft that resolves the issues you raised. It's no longer in-universe and relies almost exclusively on several secondary sources, rather than Wikipedia. I just wanted to inform you so you might avoid worry about the restore. All the best —siroχo 09:33, 30 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

@Siroxo This looks great! I see scholarly analysis and proper sourcing, as every good WP article should have. If you're interested, you might try and do something w/ Elaine Marley. I've been arguing w/ the fanboys over there about the amount of cruft, particularly in the plot sections. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 17:04, 30 July 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I have removed the ((proposed deletion/dated)) tag from Judas (manga), which you proposed for deletion. I'm leaving this message here to notify you about it. If you still think this article should be deleted, please do not add ((proposed deletion)) back to the page. Instead, feel free to list it at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion. Thanks! Link20XX (talk) 01:03, 31 August 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I saw what you were doing while looking through the Teahouse archives.

I admit to being guilty of contributing to overly detailed plot descriptions for that show. Not adding to them so much as correcting errors.

I have long considered working to get rid of those long descriptions, maybe finding another web site where they would be appropriate.

Your question is over a year old but I'm glad you're working to improve the situation.— Vchimpanzee • talk • contributions • 22:31, 1 September 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I am disappointed that you removed the standalone Kinsey Millhone page and incorporated only a small portion in the Sue Grafton page. I have put a link to the last or one of the last Kinsey Millhone pages taken from Web Archive and put it in the Sue Grafton talk page. RSLitman (talk) 18:08, 5 September 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

@RSLitman: You're not the first to say this and I'll tell you the same I told them. Per WP:WAF, fictional elements such as characters do not merit their own standalone articles unless real-world notability can be established. If you can find secondary sourced discussion of Kinsey's impact in the real world sufficient to meet notability requirements, you can attempt to resurrect the article. Otherwise, that article is merely an in-universe fictography and as such does not belong on WP. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 21:27, 5 September 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

That is a gross distortion of applicable policy.Nothing in actual policy states that "in-universe" content should not be used in articles on notable fictional characters. A simple check of Google Scholar shows far more than enough secondary sourcing to establish notability. Your peculiar and disproportionate interest in removing content related to the work of female writers is disconcerting. 104.226.30.18 (talk) 15:38, 6 September 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

So many people keep saying this and yet no one wants to take the trouble of adding them to the article. So much easier to "revert and run," isn't it? Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 17:43, 6 September 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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Hi! George Griffith is at WP:FAC, see WP:Featured article candidates/George Griffith/archive1, and I figured this might be of interest to you based on your participation at WP:Articles for deletion/George Griffith. If you are interested in weighing in on the FAC, your input would be appreciated. TompaDompa (talk) 08:57, 12 December 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

When I nominated this article, it was a skimpy, badly sourced stub. Thanks to your hard work, it has qualified for GA status and I would support its being featured. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 04:33, 13 December 2023 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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