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Orange County Photos

Did some great pics fromt the air of North Orange County today. Will start posting them tomorrow, enjoy WPPilot 19:52, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, I look forward to them. Alanraywiki (talk) 19:56, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

I would like to ask for your help. It seems that a user Subtropical-man (talk | contribs) would rather have a picture of trees and a road as the mail pic of Long Beach rather then a photo I did, of the WHOLE city and have donated to the commons. Perhaps you could chime in in this and voice your perspective on the talk page. Thanks WPPilot 00:40, 7 September 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by WPPilot (talk • contribs)

San Diego County

Hi! I left feedback. I do not oppose a rewrite of the portal, nor do I oppose a rename. But I support the portals being in all SD County articles no matter what. So one is welcome to rewrite the portal and/or rename it. WhisperToMe (talk) 20:45, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

I just added a comment at the portal talk page when your message above came in. I think adding non-city content and renaming may meet everyone's needs. Thank you for your response. Alanraywiki (talk) 20:49, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

what is?

Dude you did it again. You let lies and false information in your wiki deal but when someone puts the truth in there you take it out. You email John and you ask him the truth. All this started because I was insenced at the outrigh lies and untruths published as the truth. It is all over the internet yet when we try and print the truth you take it out. What a joke this wiki deal is. Just a bunch or dorks making stuff up and you print it. I'm outraged at this. You don't want the truth to be known but will gladly let someone take credit for something they didn't do. Where is your sence of fairness. We do not have published articules about this is was our lives and our youth we know the truth and yet your wiki deal robbed all the real players of what they have contributed to this history. Verifiable. I gave you the address and email from the owner of Ocean Pacific Jon Smith now owner of Destination Surf you cintact him and get it right. This is our world not yours and if you keep on deleting the truth then shame on you.DCCoralreefmx (talk) 19:58, 28 July 2010 (UTC)

Because there are no references for any of the history, it may be better to remove that section completely until some are found. There are certain policies that all of us need to follow if we want to edit Wikipedia. No original research is one of the policies. As someone that grew up in coastal Orange County wearing OP shirts, I also want this article to be correct. But, it has to follow Wikipedia policies. Alanraywiki (talk) 20:15, 28 July 2010 (UTC)

so what now?

so now you have removed all the true info and have left it blank. Where were you when the false info was fed into your wiki deal and then spread thru the internet as the gospil. It's in german and Japaneese. So what now no truth is better than the real story. I am confused how do you site variable sources. Dude we're it. We did this stuff and you want varifiable sources. How is that possible no one even cares anyway. The only reason I was mad was because I new the truth and was insenced that you guys at wiki deal could allow such BS to be printed as the truth. Now you've gotten personal and taken down the real story. What's this to you anyway. John Smith is a friend so I wanted the truth out there. Fred Ryan is dead. Bet you didn't know that. How are supposed to verify anything. There are no books written about this or anything that I have seen. It was a story told by those that where there and now some dude in OC can just delete the truth. If I could find something written I would put that down. This is living thing that has not passed to the history books as a few of us are still alive some are dead. Like I said I only wanted the true story in your wiki deal but if you want no story as your contribution that's fine by me. Million of kids like you who wore OP cord shorts will never know the truth...this was me bring back H Mura shorts from Hawaii and showing them to Jim Jenks who I worked side by side at Hansen surfboards for years. He borrwed that idea and was one of the first hits he has as OP director. Type in history of ocean pacific and you will a dozen or more sites with your false info on the beginings of Ocean Pacific Surfboards. This is your contribution to Coralreefmx (talk) 21:43, 28 July 2010 (UTC)the surf culture a bogus story by a bit player trying to take credit for the work of others. Thanks a lot. David Cunnison email me if your man enought at coralreefmx@yahoo.com

As I recommended before, read the Wikipedia:Verifiability policy. The first sentence states "The threshold for inclusion in Wikipedia is verifiability, not truth—whether readers can check that material added to Wikipedia has already been published by a reliable source, not whether editors think it is true." I am not doubting that your story is true, but that's not the point. Wikipedia content needs to be verifiable, and neither the original content nor your e-mail meets Wikipedia policy, so I removed it. You may want to discuss this more on the article talk page where other editors can weigh in. Alanraywiki (talk) 22:12, 28 July 2010 (UTC)

University of San Diego page updates and edits

Alanraywiki:

I realize I am a new account on Wikipedia — just over a month — but I am curious to know more about the revisions that you made to my revisions.

It is one of several jobs of mine at USD to provide updated, accurate and sourced information to the many sections of the page. Yesterday was my first foray into the editing process of the page. It's a recent addition to my overall job description. I know that I left detailed explanations of my several changes and updates and I'm just curious to know why they're not being honored.

There's obviously a lot of work to do with this page so I'd certainly like to understand what is and isn't acceptable before I go in too far.

RtbtoreroRyan Blystone 21:17, 29 July 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rtbtorero (talk • contribs)

First, welcome to Wikipedia. I hope you enjoy editing here. There are some policies and guidelines to be aware of, so I'll give you some links to them so you can learn more about the process. For a person to be listed as notable alumni, they must be a) notable and b) be a verifiable alumnus/alumna. If there is not a Wikipedia article already on the person, there should be some significant coverage of the person in a publication and that publication should be cited. There also needs to be a reference about the person attending the university. I hope checking those links will help in understanding my edits. Also, if you work at USD, please also read the conflict of interest guideline. Feel free to ask me any additional items, and I will try to help. Thanks, Alanraywiki (talk) 21:29, 29 July 2010 (UTC)

Thanks.  :)

Nice to be back; a couple of weeks spent away from this madness is a great way to get one's head screwed on straight.  :) --PMDrive1061 (talk) 18:02, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Traffic Circle

Thanks for removing my post about the Traffic Circle. Real Cool.

"The threshold for inclusion in Wikipedia is verifiability, not truth—whether readers can check that material added to Wikipedia has already been published by a reliable source, not whether editors think it is true."

I was in the process of uploading our VERIFIABLE pictures and certificate of completion. And you went and deleted it. Wiki-Nazi. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.143.116.150 (talk) 22:49, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

Then add the reliable source (that means published by a third party, not your own pictures) and rewrite it in an encyclopedic tone. And, no personal attacks. Alanraywiki (talk) 22:56, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

Got him again

No shortage of weirdness on da interwebz. Anyway, I clobbered him and blocked that IP for a year. If it's a dynamic IP and he comes back, I'll hit him with a range block. Thanks for your good work.  :)

PMDrive1061 has given you a cookie! Cookies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. You can Spread the "WikiLove" by giving someone else a cookie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend.

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Thanks for all your help with this guy. And thanks a lot for the cookie . . . that really made my day! Alanraywiki (talk) 02:13, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

Got him again, v2.0

This guy just doesn't learn, does he? That strange request on that article's talk page tell me he's likely autistic. That places him in the ranks of some of the peskiest vandals this site has to deal with. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 22:04, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Your comment that the editor may have a disability rather than just being malicious made me view the edits in a potentially different light. I think in either case, though, that a range block may be necessary to prevent the disruption. Thanks again for your assistance in blocking and reverting. Alanraywiki (talk) 22:13, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Always a pleasure to help. I'm no doctor, but it makes sense. He's fixated on only one basic subject and can rattle off the names of these places as easily as you or I can rattle off our phone numbers. User:Bambifan101, User:Maoririder and especially User:MascotGuy all come to mind. Same basic behavior. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 22:35, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

PS: I've initiated a CU request. Hopefully, the range is a blockable one. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 22:35, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

George Lazenby/ OHMSS Aston Martin DBS .

I see you have deleted my notes on the purchase of this car from AM in 1974. Any particular reason? Photos available if you want or check with Aston Archives. Car has undergon 20 year restoration and new owner was going to add to my bit but is now unsure. What's the problem? From Carefuldriver. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Carefuldriver (talk • contribs) 02:14, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

It sounds very interesting, but on Wikipedia that kind of information needs to have been published so it is verifiable. You may also want to read the policy on original research. If this information has been published somewhere, such as a magazine or book, it may fit well in the article. I'll be happy to help you out on how to put references in a Wikipedia article if you can find me one. Happy editing, Alanraywiki (talk) 03:19, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

Sigh...

Got him again. I don't know what to make of this guy. Either he's mentally challenged or English isn't his first language based on what little bits of writing he's left behind. If he sets up another sock, you just let me know and I'll knock him down. PMDrive1061 (talk) 22:34, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

Thanks yet again. Alanraywiki (talk) 00:38, 9 October 2010 (UTC)

practice

You're joking! I knew that Americans sometimes use the spelling "practise" for the noun, but I didn't have any idea that they used "practice" for the verb - that's a totally new one on me! Looking at [[1]], I see it says that in the USA both are used - which must be terribly confusing... Deb (talk) 21:23, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

I've actually never seen "practise" as either a noun or a verb in the U.S. We have plenty of odd uses of English, but that's not one of them. I certainly have learned a lot about the differences among the variations of English thanks to Wikipedia. Best, Alanraywiki (talk) 21:43, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

Cites

Glad to help. I have easy access to Proquest's newspaper archive. I'd be happy to help with research any time you need it.   Will Beback  talk  21:22, 13 October 2010 (UTC)

Editing LDS Page

I undid your edit, which was a subtle form of vandalism,in my opinion. You did not find error, you expressed your opinion as to the policy of other churches regarding audits as some form of justification for removing my post. The statement I posted is true, correct and documented. Furthermore, you are mistaken if you believe no other churches publish audits. Most churches and charities provide independent audits of their finances to their members, and many do so to the public. rjsquirrel Rjsquirrel101 (talk) 16:59, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

You drew a conclusion from a reference, see WP:SYNTHESIS. Charities do generally publish audits and form 990s . . . churches are exempt from publishing 990s per the IRS. Rather than continue to put your edit in after receiving numerous warnings, you should discuss the edit on the article talk page. You may also want to review the discussions at Finances of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alanraywiki (talk) 17:49, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

Hi! A request for your input

Per wp:CANVASSING, this is a neutrally worded notice being sent, without any type of "selection" bias, to everyone that edited fairly recently the MOS page about how to term the Latter Day Saints denominations on Wikipedia in the belief that your various and collective expertise or expertises, if that's a plural, can help us improve its wording, if possible. a bit. The most pertinent section is here. And the issue is to what degree the terms "Mormon church" and "LDS church" relate to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in specific, and to what kind of sourcing should be used to document this. Thanks, if you find time and the interest to look into the matter and offer your opinion or commentary.--Hodgson-Burnett's Secret Garden (talk) 23:06, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

User talk:69.85.144.82

Thank you, Alan. Please see the note on this user's page I just left for him. He templated me for vandalism, and it upset me, but I tried to stay cool. Could you maybe give us that 3rd party opinion? Regards, --Manway 23:02, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Hi Manway. Now that I've reverted the editor and commented on his talk page, I'm probably not neutral per WP:3O. He put the same template on my talk page, too. The IP address is blocked for now, although I see the editor uses various addresses. Hopefully the discussion will be taken to the article talk page, although I really don't see how it meets WP:EL. Thanks, Alanraywiki (talk) 23:11, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Desert Hot Springs, California

Please do not remove content or templates from pages on Wikipedia, as you did to Desert_hot_springs, without giving a valid reason for the removal in the edit summary. Your content removal does not appear constructive, and has been reverted. Please make use of the sandbox if you'd like to experiment with test edits. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.19.183.245 (talk) 23:41, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

You may want to review WP:SOCK and WP:3RR. You are using a different IP address to avoid sanctions (your block). I really encourage you to discuss your edit on the article talk page once the block expires rather than continue to just add the external link. Alanraywiki (talk) 23:46, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Your statement, "You are using a different IP address to avoid sanctions (your block)." is false. All of your facts are wrong. It is really cruel to keep accusing me of doing things wrong. It has been made abundantly clear to me that wikipedia is at best useless and a place where meanspiritedness reigns supreme. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.19.183.165 (talk) 20:48, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

No one is trying to be mean and cruel. There are some editing policies that new editors need to learn, just as we all did when we started. An important part of Wikipedia is its collaborative nature, so often edits such as yours are discussed among editors, usually on the article talk page. I recommend you go to Talk:Desert Hot Springs, California#Kingdom of the Dolls on-line museum -- WP:ELNO and discuss why you feel your edit meets the guidelines of Wikipedia:External links. You may also want to register for an account so you do not show up under different IP addresses. I hope you continue to learn about how Wikipedia works and how you can improve this encyclopedia. Thanks, Alanraywiki (talk) 21:03, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

Here we go again!

Looks as if the IP has been clobbered and yup, he's out of Florida. Same guy. I'm going to semi-protect the articles, but I can't do it now. Gotta run to work and I'm late as it is.  :) --PMDrive1061 (talk) 21:07, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for all your help! Alanraywiki (talk) 21:08, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Nomination of Eliot House for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Eliot House is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Eliot House until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on good quality evidence, and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article.. Ma^t_chups 02:56, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

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