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A proposed closing statement has been posted here. Please could you confirm whether you support or oppose this summary. Thanks. Elen of the Roads (talk) 21:07, 2 December 2010 (UTC)
Thanks for reviewing me at the Editor Review. Reaper Eternal (talk) 03:42, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
I see you blocked User talk:12.228.62.50 for removing material inappropriately from Amateur Athletic Union but the same problem has occurred twice again but by User:Dorazior.[1] I have reported this at Talk:Amateur_Athletic_Union#Unexplained_removal_of_material but I don't know what is the best thing to do next. Can you help? Thincat (talk) 15:33, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi OlEnglish from snowy & cold northern Scotland. I just want to ask why you deleted the page dedicated to TDFC.
I am a first timer at article creation so there may be some problem I don't recognise.
As an organisation we certainly thought TDFC warranted an entry but you possibly can elucidate why this is not so.
edit: Maybe I am wrong in assuming you did perform the deletion - apologies if so, and how do I find a way forward. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Muymalestado (talk • contribs) 16:00, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
Thanks Phil —Preceding unsigned comment added by Muymalestado (talk • contribs) 15:58, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
Noted. Thanks for your time. Muymalestado (talk) 17:06, 5 December 2010 (UTC)
Hello OIEnglish, I would like to put the same picture on my English page that I have already on my German page and French page. Its a 360° panorama picture of my native town Freiburg. The problem is, that I dont know how to put the right file description, they change from languag to language. Do you understand what I mean? Regards Cruks (talk) 09:49, 5 December 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for the kinds words and the barnstar! I've been doing some casual wikification work lately, but am not likely to return to the orphanage. TBH, my Wikipedia work is a way to feel productive doing something semi-mindless, and it's much too frustrating when the hard work one puts in to clear out a 6-year-old backlog is met with nothing but complaints and reversions from people who don't want orphan tags on "their" articles. -- Avocado (talk) 13:34, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
Ol English. I was working in the orphanage and found that two articles are the exact same The Hatchet Warrior and Anybody Killa I was wondering if I would select one for deletion or if I should mark them as to merge the articles. They are the same hip hop personality. Thanks for your time. --molestash (talk) 19:37, 6 December 2010 (UTC)
I have a simple editing question about something that keeps coming up as I wander around.
I think a comma is needed between husband and Noble. The result would read... ...her former husband, Noble Herman Stephans, both..... At the same time, (I'm not sure why) but I don't think a comma is needed between actress Stella Stevens. What I am searching for is a guideline for future use. Thanks.Buster7 (talk) 19:08, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi there! This is a message sent to all members of the Contribution Team. We're letting you know that there has been a rather major update - you can read more about it at Wikipedia talk:Contribution Team#Backlog Drive Update And Other News. Kind regards, Panyd and Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry (talk) 23:26, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
I noticed that in situations which others do not ask substitutions for blue links on the template and just mention the existence of blue links, you just remove them. That's not appropriate as there are still many notable topics which do not have independent articles (e.g. science of science, engineering studies, censorship in Greece, censorship in the Netherlands and experimental animation). You should instead find blue links and search for red links on links, disambiguation pages, navigational templates, Wikipedia:Requested articles, Wikipedia:Missing encyclopedic articles and substitute them for red ones.--RekishiEJ (talk) 11:41, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi! Thanks for signing the Online Ambassador interest list. We're gearing up for the next term right now, and the Wikipedia Ambassador Program will be supporting considerably more courses, with considerably more student activity... possibly upwards of 500 students who will need mentors.
If you're still interested, I encourage you to take a look at the Online Ambassador guidelines; the "mentorship process" describes roughly what will be expected of mentors in the coming term. If that's something you want to do, please apply!
You can find instructions for applying at WP:ONLINE. The main things we're looking for in Online Ambassadors are friendliness, regular activity (since mentorship is a commitment that spans several months), and the ability to give detailed, substantive feedback on articles (both short new articles, and longer, more mature ones).
I hope to hear from you soon.--Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation (talk) 20:21, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
Template:Expand has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Thank you. 134.253.26.6 (talk) 22:56, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
I've been thinking about what outline to build next. Would you look over the set to see what holes should be filled first? Also, if you notice any problems with existing outlines, please point them out to me.
I look forward to your reply on my talk page. The Transhumanist 08:22, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
YOU GOT A REPLY ON THE COMMENT FOR! User: Pixiemasters!!! PLEASE REPLY A SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Drew Harris 05:26, 18 December 2010 (UTC) User: Pixiemasters
OlEnglish, I noticed you put a "too many categories" template on the article Barber's pole. You may be right.
I am not an admin, and don't have a grand overview picture of the workings of categories in Wikipedia.
Of course, one man's 'trivial' use is another's 'material.'
All I was trying to do was maximize the links and the basically get readers to know that the article exists, so they can decide the relevance. I like to think that it is a perfectly fine and useful article, and if readers don't know of its existence (e.g. WP:Orphan), they won't have a look and can't make such a decision for themselves. I am continually amazed at the length, breadth and scope of articles that shed light on various subject matter. The key is to have something that jogs your intellectual inertia off a given path. (I am not suggesting that this is an orphan, but was using that only as an analogy for purposes of discussion.)
I encourage you and other editors to have at it. Also, it might be worth discussing on the articles talk page, or alternatively worth recruiting someone else who specializes in the workings and effects in categories to have a look at it.
One of the problems that exists is the lack (as reflected on the talk page) or various project groups that might be interested in this article. If we could find them they might offer some guidance. Those are just some thoughts on the subject.
Best to you and happy editing. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 13:20, 19 December 2010 (UTC) Stan
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I do not mean to request membership of this Project. I am not competent for that role. Possibly my inclusion here proves that. Muymalestado (talk) 21:35, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
Hello, thanks for your Christmas wishes. I want to create on my user page a playing ground or test page. Can you help me to do it? Happy new year 2011.--Cruks2010(talk) 06:32, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
Hi OldEnglish, the above page was deleted and there is a discussion going on. I have seen that you put some corrections into the Isabel dos Santos article. Kento Holding is not, rpt not, a Portuguese company. Its a company of Malta and Isabel dos Santos is 100% owner of the company. All her business activities within Portugal and with Portuguese companies go under the name of Kento Holding.--Cruks2010(talk) 13:19, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
Hello! Can you please delete Talk:Myles Kennedy/GA1 page and restore the link? I wish to drop the review. Please. Novice7 | Talk 07:38, 30 December 2010 (UTC)
Although, putting that section together probably will not help my chances at collecting those items. Shawnc (talk) 13:33, 30 December 2010 (UTC)
While working on the Calafia article, I clicked on "What links here" and found your To Do list. If you wish, take a look at the thorough reworking of that article and see if there is anything to add or change. Otherwise, I believe you can remove it from your list. ;^)
Cheers! Binksternet (talk) 23:43, 2 January 2011 (UTC)
Hey OlEnglish, thanks for catching this – I had to go to sleep. But did you intend full protection on that page? Semi would work just fine, no? --Shirik (Questions or Comments?) 17:43, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
...but I have been doing some thinking and I think I'm about ready to pack it in, this time for good. I had a horrible experience back in August where I was being stalked across multiple wikis by a disgruntled user; another long-term vandal decided to join in the fun. The last thing I want to do is to play stupid games with some asshole (there is really no polite way to put it) over this or any other wiki site. I am a volunteer as are we all and there simply isn't any incentive to continue to be abused like this. Besides, I'm starting to do things which are proving to be more profitable and I need to pay more attention to them. Again, my sincerest thanks. Take care and perhaps we'll meet again. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 23:27, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
I know; that's why I swung by for a moment. I wanted to thank you and a lot of others for watching my talk page and reverting this naughty little boy. Unfortunately, he's still at it. Believe me, he isn't the reason...but he is a symptom. He simply made me rethink my priorities. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 16:45, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
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I am going to try to do my first full expansion on an article on Wikipedia and was wondering if I could use you for help if I needed to? If so that would be great.--MOLEY (talk) 22:09, 8 January 2011 (UTC)
Hello OldEnglish, I have added a picture of him in above article, but there are many errors in that one. First the Forbes-position moved to 212 (as described in the German article). I tried to fix it but I dont come along with the reference tags in En-WP. I use always the ones we have at De-WP. Can you help to change that?--Cruks (talk) 17:25, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
why is the directly typed url showing the header for other people which should be shown only if users come through a redirect !
Example this one below on Sachin Tendulkar wiki
this header should appear only when the user gets redirected for searching "Tendulkar" right ? but why shows on all cases ! you got what i meant ?
SyberGod (talk) 20:17, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
hmmm thanks :) SyberGod (talk) 18:13, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
Hi OIEnglih.Thank you for welcoming me.I am trying to provide references for Rajput article on Talk Rajput but it won,t work.It is Megathene,s "indika" on "project south Asia" and Col.James Tod,s "Annals and antiquities of Rajasthan".I wonder if you can help me.Thank you.Rajbaz (talk) 12:32, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
oye this is my topic , you jumped in lol SyberGod (talk) 02:31, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
Can you please review the Frank Dux discussion page? I'm trying to present some evidence to buck up claims to help edit the page and a user Niteshift36 seems to have a conflict of interest with Mr. Dux. They both served in Desert Storm and could very well have a personal vendetta given Mr. Dux's role during this conflict and certain prior covert operations. I have actual testimony obtained from military officials backing up claims that Dux was in fact where he was at those times. Everything that is being presented can be validated through the LA county court records. The page should be revised to show that the defemation claims against Mr. Dux by SOF also had ulterior motives as far as discrediting someone for financial gain. I have more documents and sources but at this point I am reluctant to continue posting as this person attacks me with sarcasm before I even get started as a user here on Wikipedia.
Thanks,
Phoenix2923 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Phoenix2923 (talk • contribs) 09:56, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
Thank you for your time, I have noticed that reliable secondary mainstream publications have been disallowed on the discussion page in the past due to baseless accusations that Frank Dux owns the magazines or is affiliated with the author etc etc etc. Going through the history it seems as if certain individuals are stone set on disallowing anything to support Frank Dux. Niteshift36 has even posted comments as such on the discussion page namely "I believe Frank Dux is a fraud". This is diverting from a neutral standpoint as is making the progress of adding/supporting extremely difficult. Phoenix2923 (talk) 20:55, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks, I will try that. Phoenix2923 (talk) 23:29, 17 January 2011 (UTC)
Believing that he is a fraud makes you quick to point fingers. That's all I'm saying. It is making it difficult to be constructive. If you were truly neutral you wouldn't use sarcasm with me nor would you be "skeptical" of me based on my geographical location. That's not unbiased behavior. Phoenix2923 (talk) 01:15, 18 January 2011 (UTC)
Hi, the IP 98.82.126.141 (and associated addresses) continues to make outlandish, biased, and uncited revisions to the Savannah College of Art and Design page. Four just this morning. I've undone the changes and wonder if you can protect the page? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_College_of_Art_and_Design
Thanks for your help, and I'm happy to do whatever I can to assist.
Jasonmparker (talk) 17:39, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
Thank you! I appreciate the assistance.
Jasonmparker (talk) 19:25, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for your participation in this years fundraiser/contribution team effort. It's the first time we've ever tried doing anything like this combined, and it worked really well. We look forward to your help next year! Regards, ⇒DanRosenthal (WMF) 08:53, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for putting the ((mergedfrom)) notice on Non-apology apology. I hadn't realized that I forgot to do that. Cnilep (talk) 12:21, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
Hello, I noticed that your name was on the Wikipedia:Hyphen luddites page but you've not included yourself in [[Category:Wikipedian Hyphen Luddites]]. That can be done by adding the category to your user page if you wish.Trilobitealive (talk) 16:17, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
[Smile] I've been editing for 70-something% of the ten years, and on top of that i pose as an expert on Dab'n. Thanks for fixing my educated-but-clueless guess. Ain't many eyeballs a great thing??
--Jerzy•t 18:58, 22 January 2011 (UTC)
hi OlEnglish, why do we have to fight for the FACT!!! i AM making improvement to make information more accurate. please respect my work. thank you! Nip888 (talk) 08:46, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
:thank you! i am also trying to keep IT up to date. Nip888 (talk) 09:57, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
11:02, 24 January 2011 JamesBWatson blocked Nip888 (account creation blocked) with an expiry time of 24 hours (Disruptive editing) Chzz ► 14:20, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
I saw you have been really active lately and I clicked on over to your user page and was pretty impressed. Would you be interested in helping with the WP:Online_Ambassadors program? It's really a great opportunity to help university students become Wikipedia contributers. I hope you apply to become an ambassador, Sadads (talk) 00:21, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
Kindly add Akhund Khel Syed —Preceding unsigned comment added by 119.153.213.230 (talk) 09:47, 26 January 2011 (UTC)
Thank you very much for kindness. You might not have awarded if you had been aware of this! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:53, 28 January 2011 (UTC)
Since you're an administrator, I wanted to ask your opinion on a trend that I noticed with another editor today. This editor, Cohee, seems to be creating pages that violate WP:NOTE. I don't think their edits are malicious and I don't know if they're even familiar with this policy but several pages that he/she has edited or created goes against this. For example, Horace Thompson Carpenter is an article about a man with a successful career as an illustrator. The problem is that's all the article says. There is nothing in the article about why he's amazing or what makes him more notable than any other successful illustrator. This is why I don't think Horace Carpenter meets notability criteria. Richard Cromwell Carpenter was an architect, John Stilley Carpenter was a Mormon elder, John Lingo was a monk, and St. George Society of Philadelphia is some kind of association for people of English descent. I don't see anything in these articles that is notable enough for mention in Wikipedia. Cohee has been editing for three years so I feel like he/she should be aware of what counts as notable and what doesn't. I purposely didn't challenge Cohee and leave a message on their talk page about it because I don't have any authority to stop it. Also, I'm not sure if there's anything wrong with their editing habits. I just think they're violating policy. Please skim through the articles above and make a judgement call. They're all fairly short so it shouldn't take too much of your time. //Gbern3 (talk) 16:38, 29 January 2011 (UTC)
A proposal to add topical links to all of the contents pages has been made. As part of that proposal, the navigation bar at the top of these contents pages would look like this.
Please respond to the proposal, Portal talk:Contents#Adding topical links to contents pages navigational headers and footers, as you see fit. Regards, RichardF (talk) 13:46, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
ironically, I saw the phrase 'assume good faith' on the previous page, so I thought that would be a good place to start this message.
Armis Game page was obviously butchered, however to delete it out of hand, and without a fair hearing, or proper improvement clearly did not "assume good faith".
Although the author of Armis Game owes the Wikipedia community an apology for trying to push a message, I also think you also owe the community an apology for casting negative judgement on a subject without looking at or looking for proper documentation on the subject matter.
IMO, you should have demanded that the author improve the work instead of deleting it.
71.23.49.167 (talk) 21:57, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
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