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Draft:Jeff Mitchum

Hi BethNaught,

I just saw your message as to why my requested Jeff Mitchum page was not accepted. I work directly with Jeff and wrote his bio, which he has included on his website. He asked me to list it on Wiki as well, so I do have permission to use this verbiage. We don't want to list anything on his website as the Wiki policy suggests. So, can you help me with what I need to do to get his page up? I would prefer not to draft a new bio but will if that will be easiest. Thank you for your guidance as I am no pro at Wiki editing!

Peace and light, Claudinni Claudinni (talk) 22:20, 23 July 2014 (UTC)

Hi Claudinni.
Firstly, I'm afraid you will have to write a new biography. There are two reasons for this:
  1. The text you already wrote is copyrighted and therefore incompatible with Wikipedia. To use it you would have to release it under a free license, but this still wouldn't work because
  2. It is promotional. Wikipedia articles need to be written with a neutral point of view which does not promote the subject but only report what reliable sources have said about it.
To get on with writing, you first need to make sure he meets the notability criteria for people, either the general criteria or the specific criteria for creative professionals. A google search shows this may be borderline but I am not familiar with him so I can't judge that on a quick look. Then gather reliable sources to prove all the information you write about him and cite them inline. Further help can be found at Wikipedia:Your first article.
I ought to say that the conflict of interest policy strongly discourages editing subjects to which you are closely connected. (However, Articles for Creation is a good way to do so, because the article is checked before launch, so don't worry about it.) However, if you are paid to edit, you must disclose this.
Feel free to ask further questions to me or at the Wikipedia:Teahouse. Thank you, BethNaught (talk) 08:34, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: Capitaine Train

Hello BethNaught. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of Capitaine Train, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: It's being translated. I've had a look at fr:Capitaine Train and it looks like it might pass WP:A7 here as well. However well-referenced, still may be a WP:G11 candidate. Thank you. Shirt58 (talk) 13:08, 29 July 2014 (UTC)

Pardon my Franglais, mais there is no way in l'enfer that je will aider la traduction de cet article. Un candidate pour la deletion rapide sur WP:G11 à mon humble opinion. Votre kilométrage peut vary, of course. Pierre en Australie aka --Shirt58 (talk) 13:39, 29 July 2014 (UTC)
All due respect, I'm staying away from the article now. My French to translate it isn't that good and I don't want to appear to be hounding. I will unmark it as patrolled though.BethNaught (talk) 13:45, 29 July 2014 (UTC)

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You are most welcome

Thanks for the cake, it was delicious. Lovely little article, it's great to see para-sport athlete pages being created with the detail and evidence you have used. I've created a few articles on the topic so if you need any advice, drop me a line. All the best, FruitMonkey (talk) 19:34, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

@FruitMonkey: Thank you for your kind words – so kind in fact, I wrote another one! I would really appreciate you giving User:BethNaught/Samantha Kinghorn a check-over before I move it to mainspace. It's another short one, so not too much bother, I hope. BethNaught (talk) 13:43, 1 August 2014 (UTC)

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DYK for Cyril Townsend

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Another Barnstar for You!

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For your recent improvements to Ian Grist, as well as plenty of work in other areas. RomanSpa (talk) 11:34, 6 August 2014 (UTC)
Thank you very much. BethNaught (talk) 12:23, 6 August 2014 (UTC)
You're welcome! RomanSpa (talk) 13:30, 6 August 2014 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Ian Grist

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DYK for Ian Grist

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Howard Wolowitz edit by 98.204.52.153

Hi! Thanks for your message. I've seen Howard using ASL before, and ASL is its own language, distinct from English, so it is correct to include it in the list of languages he speaks. I think if the biography includes Klingon,a fictional language, it should definitely include a real language used by at least 500,000, and possibly up to 2 million, Americans. [1]LatelyESquared (talk) 23:46, 30 July 2014 (UTC)LatelyESquared

If you are referring to this revert, I reverted the edit because it included the word "hi" and therefore I did not take it seriously. If you can provide a reliable source which shows he uses ASL (an episode of the show is fine) please feel free to add it to the article. BethNaught (talk) 06:32, 31 July 2014 (UTC)

I'm not sure where the "hi" came from--if I entered it, is was unintentional. I will add the ASL information back in with a reference. Thanks!LatelyESquared (talk) 17:33, 31 July 2014 (UTC)LatelyESquared

References

  1. ^ http://libguides.gallaudet.edu/content.php?pid=114804&sid=991835

BookMyShow

You declined this previously and a new editor seems to have accepted it using the helper scrip despite not meeting the criteria for using it. I would like to defer to your judgement over whether it ought to have been accepted. Fiddle Faddle 18:38, 10 August 2014 (UTC)

@Timtrent: First off, it's kind of you to ask me even though I'm now inactive at AfC and though you are more experienced than I. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
As to the draft, although it has been heavily edited, I stand by my original conclusion: though I believe it has sufficient coverage to meet GNG, and certainly enough to pass AfC, the tone is way off encyclopaedic:
  • It uses lakhs and crores, which I believe are discouraged by the MoS;
  • It has weasel/buzzwords and borderline promotion, such as "The new slogan is My Show. My Time. My Seat" and "And soon as it expanded, it started offering online ticketing solutions".
Furthermore, I believe WP:V is not met: many points which could be contentious (such as the info about the founders, which must be BLP compliant) have no footnote. I have not done a complete fact check, but I think it is likely WP:OR in part. So I agree that it ought not be accepted right now. Hope that helps! BethNaught (talk) 19:04, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
What a shame you are inactive there. I appreciate your work. Never confuse experience with expertise. I may not be all I am cracked up to be. Would you consider taking one extra action and undo the move and review and then re-review it as you just have, above? I can and will do it iof you prefer, but I do think you should have the modicum of credit for the review Fiddle Faddle 19:09, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
We have been half pre-empted by another editor. The article is back at Draft, but has not been reviewed further. I'm very happy to leave that to you or another reviewer. Fiddle Faddle 19:20, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
I have expanded and adapted my review and posted it to the draft. Thanks for the offer, but I thought I might as well :) BethNaught (talk) 19:24, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
That calls for a YOOOOOOWWWZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Thank you. Fiddle Faddle 19:26, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
I had to Urban Dictionary that! You're very welcome. BethNaught (talk) 19:36, 10 August 2014 (UTC)

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Please look over my article

Please have a look over my article Mufti Menk i have tried to provide three Refs / sorces for the biography . please do reply to this message REGARDS — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mutaal98 (talk • contribs)

The links you have added are to facebook, twitter and YouTube. None of these are reliable sources which demonstrate his notability. To properly support the article and show why it should be kept in Wikipedia, you need to provide references to multiple independent reliable sources which discuss Mufti Menk in some detail (as a rough guide, one paragraph per ref minimum for notability). BethNaught (talk) 21:37, 26 August 2014 (UTC)

Mufti Menk

Im afraid im running out of resouces here . i had tried to add sources but as far as your are not willing to accept them . i hv only one resource the official site of mufti menk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mufti_Menk 

here is link

http://www.muftimenk.co.za/


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Have you tried doing a google search? This HuffPost article appears to be about him. BethNaught (talk) 17:02, 28 August 2014 (UTC)

Medical issues

Hello, I've been experiencing anxioty/ panic attacks. My heart rate increases and decreases at times. My symptoms are, fast and hard heart rates,feels like nothings real, no apitight what so over,hard to catch breath, mouth breathing more than nose breathing,feels like my throat is swelling shut. I've lost a lot of weight. My attacks last hours on in. I've been to the hospital 3 times over it. Been going threw this for about 2 week's. Doctors have done KEG'S on my heart. They said my heart is perfectly fine. My hands and feet also get really clammy and sweaty. I have a doctors appointment the 4th. I want to. Know if these symptoms will go away. And why I have no appitight and loosening weight rapidly. I'm 17 years old and never gone threw this be for. Its a very scary feeling and all I want is for it to go away. I do not have prescription yet. I am not on any drugs. I did have a scare with Siboxen. Thought I was withdrawing from it but doctors told me it's not that. If u could please give me some advice I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.238.132.74 (talk) 06:15, 30 August 2014 (UTC)

I'm sorry about your problems, but I'm not a medical professional. I have no idea what in particular you're suffering from but you should really just see your doctor as soon as possible and ask them all these questions. I hope they can help you and you get better. BethNaught (talk) 07:27, 30 August 2014 (UTC)

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Choripán

Choripán is a neologism for the ancestral Spanish term bocadillo de chorizo asado/emparedado de chorizo asado.[1][2] 81.39.235.153 (talk) 19:32, 27 August 2014 (UTC)

I can't read spanish well, but it appears to me that the sources may well support your claim. I won't revert your change again, but to explain to others you should explain your edit using the edit summary. Thanks, BethNaught (talk) 19:37, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
These two sources i have provided here are more reliable than all other used in the article, but the argentinian wikipedists here and at Spanish wiki are too powerful to beat. The first source is from a licenciate and the second is from the Spanish real academia de la lengua, equivalent to the webster and oxford dictionaries. Thank you. 88.19.58.125 (talk) 19:46, 27 August 2014 (UTC)
Look, I know nothing about choripán, so I'm not getting involved in any content dispute you may be involved in, and as I said, I won't oppose your change. But if the issue is contentious one always ought to raise it on the article talk page. BethNaught (talk) 19:50, 27 August 2014 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ http://tur.proz.com/translation-articles/articles/2816/1/El-papel-del-traductor-en-una-sociedad-digl%C3%B3sica/print/2816
  2. ^ http://buscon.rae.es/drae/srv/search?val=chorip%E1n

7th Congressional District v. 7th congressional district

I see you changed one for the other. I have oft wondered why we have adopted doing it with lower case. It seems a proper noun to me. (On the other hand, it has never worried me enough to change it.) Are you aware of the reasoning behind this? Paul, in Saudi (talk) 14:15, 31 August 2014 (UTC)

Personally, I can't say I'm aware of the reasoning for it. I would say it should be lowercase, in analogy to the word constituency, but that's just my opinion. The reason I changed it was to repair the red link; I assumed that it was okay because lowercase seems pretty standard in article titles. If there's a controversy around it, I'll avoid making such changes, but I'm not currently aware that there is. BethNaught (talk) 14:23, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
I am only asking, as I choose to be picky about other things. But it seems to me "The congressional district is mostly poor," uses lower case but "The First Congressional District is mostly poor," uses upper case. I was just hoping someone could explain why we don't it that way. Do as you think best, it was just an idle question. Paul, in Saudi (talk) 19:31, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. BethNaught (talk) 19:40, 31 August 2014 (UTC)

SSM

Hello - you recently sent a message to my Talk page; thank you for your feedback. Like you, my intention is to attain and maintain a neutral POV in the creation, maintenance and editing of Article's on Wikipedia.

In this particular Article, we're attempting this noble objective on a controversial, and for many, "passionately" held beliefs and understandings held on all sides. All the more reason why neutrality be maintained while offering all editor's dignity, respect and assume good faith. My intention is to point out that from on honest and objective [as much as this is possible] stance there are failings here. Some, perhaps, intentional - most likely - most are not. Regardless of intention, there are some issues here with regard to neutrality that can be corrected with relative ease and collaboration.

My experience has been some editor's fall into the trap of advocacy or demonizing a position and Article's take on the wording/nuance of an Op-Ed page more than passing on concise objective facts for readers to discern for themselves why one position is held vs another. Now, there are some who are less than honorable sourced from all sides. So, I agree, editing is a privilege to be taken seriously and engaged with sincere discernment - especially - on an important topic such as this in our time as those in the LGBTQ community struggle to defend their dignity and secure their Civil Rights. Integrityandhonesty (talk) 14:12, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

My message to you was solely about the marking of edits as minor when they ought not to have been. The edit warring notice was sent by a different user, if that is what you are referring to here.
As for the content, I believe discussion about it should be kept to the talk page. I believe you are acting in good faith, though it is clear from your claims that consensus was acheived, when only one editor assented to your proposed change, that you do not fully appreciate the editorial process of Wikipedia. Since same-sex marriage is now fully protected, I would encourage you to start a new discussion on the talk page, where you specifically state your proposed change, and see if other editors agree. BethNaught (talk) 14:39, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

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Thanks for the invite

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Page blanking

Delete Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/BFF: Best Friends Forever (2014 film) This is a unnecessary stuff!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Classicintl (talk • contribs) 10:16, 9 September 2014 (UTC)

I can't delete it because I'm not an admin. It's necessary as a historical record and is not sensitive material. You need to sign your posts and use section headers for new threads. BethNaught (talk) 10:19, 9 September 2014 (UTC)

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Roman Saini

Just to let you know, I cleaned up the promotional tone of the article somewhat and removed the G11, though it probably still needs a little more work. If you feel the article still needs deleted (I haven't looked into it but I question whether he actually meets the WP:GNG or WP:BIO) I would recommend AfD. Ks0stm (T•C•G•E) 16:27, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

Thank you for your efforts and for notifying me. BethNaught (talk) 16:29, 17 September 2014 (UTC)

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Atheism definition

I saw that you reverted my edit on the definition of Atheism from "rejection" to "lack". I'm just curious why? I think using "rejection" gives a negative meaning where as "lack" gives the impression that an atheist just doesn't have a belief. How about this "..the absence of belief in the existence of deities.." --Jimv1983 (talk) 22:09, 21 September 2014 (UTC)

While I appreciate you reaching out for dialogue, the proper page is Talk:Atheism. In my opinion, it is an FA and, as the talk page says, there have been many discussions about the definition and the lead. Therefore I'm guessing "rejection" has consensus. I can't review the archives now as I'm about to go to bed, but I suggest you do and if you think that particular wording was not consensus-backed, start a discussion there to gain wider support per BRD. BethNaught (talk) 22:15, 21 September 2014 (UTC)

Untitled message

sorry I tjought that is the mistake of redirect the page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.45.144.159 (talk) 16:17, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

If you wish to communicate with me you will have to write in comprehensible English. BethNaught (talk) 16:20, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

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Your GA nomination of Jessie Bonstelle

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Wikipediocracy

Hello BN. Wikipedia is a message board, not a monolith, so "they" can't be behind anything. I'm sure Jimmy Wales stepping down would be greeted with a three day party by many of the regulars there, mind you... Still, precision is important. Carrite (talk) 14:46, 30 September 2014 (UTC)

Carrite, I believe you know what I was implying, that is that a group of users there had orchestrated it. However I am sorry if I have somehow insulted you by implying that you (having an account there) were involved. I have also remedied my ignorance to the extent I am able. In the future I will be more clear. For the record, they (i.e. some of those who write the blog posts) do get it right about some things, I agree. BethNaught (talk) 15:19, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
I thought your Wikipedocrazy comment was fun, there was no harm in it. Surely they aren't the only critics of Wikipedia, but they are the smartest ones.--Milowent • hasspoken 16:21, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
If you're referring to my own post on Jimbotalk, Milowent, I think you're either calling me flippant, a Wikipediocracy member, silly and ineffectual, or mistaken. Two of those are false, and the other two can be shown by plain speaking. Please speak plainly. BethNaught (talk) 16:24, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
I'm not good at multiple choice tests! I didn't mean anything critical of you. Sorry to intrude.--Milowent • hasspoken 17:35, 30 September 2014 (UTC)

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DYK for Bob Litherland

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The issue is in rather large numbers of copyright violations ("copyvios") making their way through AfC reviews without being detected (even when easy to check, and even when hallmarks of copyvios in the text that should have invited a check, were glaring). A second issue is the correct method of dealing with them when discovered.

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Prod of 3.14159265...

Just to give you a heads up, I've changed your prod on that to speedy deletion A10 (doesn't improve on the existing article and is an unlikely redirect.) Valenciano (talk) 18:24, 18 November 2014 (UTC)

Thanks. I'm kind of on a break so it seems my memory of CSD criteria is shaky.BethNaught (talk) 18:27, 18 November 2014 (UTC)

POV tag

When adding a POV tag to an article, like you did on Juliet Asante, could you please post a reason on the talk page? POV is a rather generic tag. QVVERTYVS (hm?) 16:14, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

 Done @Qwertyus: Thanks for the reminder. BethNaught (talk) 16:40, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

Some baklava for you!

Thanks for your critque and commenations. I am trying to find my way through the wiki maze and think you'll be an awesome helper. Find out more about me at www.about.me/oralofori Oralofori (talk) 14:53, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

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Peggy Mitchell

Hi

Can I ask why you accepted this revision?

As per consensus at WP:SOAPS breaks under 1 year are not counted, as her appearance in 2015 is going to be under a year since her appearance in 2014, the duration should read 2014-2015 and not 2014, 2015. The whole reason why I put Peggy Mitchell on pending changes protection is because IPs and new editors not familiar with Wikipedia's policies were coming along and altering her duration incorrectly. If you look in the page history, you will see that another IP made the same edit earlier that day which was correctly reverted.

Please pay more attention and if you're unsure as to whether or not something should be reverted please leave it for another editor--5 albert square (talk) 14:31, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

As you might guess, 5 albert square, I was unaware of that. Yes, I did read the inline comment which states that breaks over one year should be separated, but that does not imply the converse to which you are holding me. The rule you're telling me here was not stated in the reviewing log either. For that matter, I can't find the relevant section of WP:SOAPS.
I followed the reviewing guidelines and accepted it because it was not vandalism nor contrary to our core content policies. It's not as if it makes so much difference anyway: you still saw it and reverted it. I don't appreciate the way you jumped down my throat over one relatively minor change contrary to consensus at one WikiProject, nor your accusation that I was insufficiently diligent when I observed the inline comment and followed policy. A polite note informing me of the reasons for your actions would have been sufficient both to prevent me from approving such changes again and to retain my good will. BethNaught (talk) 14:49, 14 December 2014 (UTC)
Hi
Apologies that you took offence, that's certainly not the tone I meant it in.
I have looked through the archives of WP:SOAPS and I've found one of the discussions we've had regarding this at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Soap Operas/Archive 9. If you wish to view the other conversations we have regarding this, if you go to the talk page of WP:SOAPS and type in duration into the search field, you should be able to find the majority of them--5 albert square (talk) 16:06, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

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Review complete. Nicely done! 7&6=thirteen (☎) 18:15, 20 December 2014 (UTC)

7&6=thirteen Well, thank you for your (somewhat frenetic!) improvements to the article. I was impressed, and quite surprised, by how quickly you started editing after I moved it to mainspace! BethNaught (talk) 18:31, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
You're welcome. An extra set of eyes and hands is a good thing. I don't just like reviewing articles, but try to improve the content and citations. Your citations were (almost) perfect. Cheers. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 18:48, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
Sent you some more publications. I've got WP:Real life stuff to do, and have to move on for now. Maybe you can add them. Merry Christmas. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 19:26, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
Thanks, but I'm afraid I'm not sure of the proper way to cite them. (Spoiled by ref templates.) A Merry Christmas to you too. BethNaught (talk) 20:19, 20 December 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Dorothea Pertz

Harrias talk 12:02, 23 December 2014 (UTC)

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Cina Lawson

The additions to Cina Lawson I made are not promotional. Stating that services will be "better" because of an increase in competition is common knowledge and a fact. In the case of Cina Lawson, her "enabling" something isn't promotional either; it's her job. You clearly didn't read the article, as everything I've written is, indeed, enclosed within. Point on the deadline: "Potential candidateshave until January 2015 to apply." Point on the competition: "Lawson said she was hopeful that the entry of a third cellphone operator will help improve telephone and internet networks in this country of about six million people."

Before unjustifiably removing entire sections, put a note in talk and let the community assess the situation. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chewbakadog (talk • contribs) 23:24, 2 January 2015 (UTC)

@Chewbakadog: Actually, your claims that increased competition will lead to better prices and service are not common knowledge and a fact; they are an assumption built into our current capitalist culture. Your added text is buzzwordy and it would be better to neutrally state Lawson's actions without speculating on their consequences. If they have a future positive effect, we can add it in later with a reliable source. The source you added only says Lawson hopes it will have a positive effect. I will edit the article accordingly. If you wish to discuss this further, it would be appropriate to continue on the article talk page.
Also, please remember to sign your posts using four tildes, thus: ~~~~. BethNaught (talk) 08:03, 3 January 2015 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for your good question at the RfA. I have withdrawn the RfA, and now look to work hard. You're a good person and may God's blessings be with you. Thanks again! EthicallyYours! 16:41, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

Well, thank you, and I hope you continue to enjoy editing here. BethNaught (talk) 16:44, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

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Hotels in Sagara,Karnataka article

Hi Beth. You left a message on my page (I guess it was automated) - I have rollback so I reverted it to the state it was in before they removed your speedy-deletion tags. LouiseS1979 (talk) 12:11, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

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Request on 19:38:23, 16 February 2015 for assistance on AfC submission by Bala.pranab


Hi, This was my first submission, so may be it was full of errors. But the data which I entered in it was correct. I know this agency people and hired cab from them many times.

Similarly, I have lots of information of many local organizations, and I would like to share them in wiki. Your guidance will be appreciated.

Thank You.


Pranab 19:38, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

As I and the previous reviewer said, before the article can be included in Wikipedia, you need to provide independent, reliable secondary sources to prove the company is notable - that is, that it is important enough to be included in Wikipedia. Please read the guidelines I we linked to to get more detailed information. BethNaught (talk) 22:44, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

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Hisbd

Hello, Hisbd is still at it on David McGhee, even though the brain tumour report now has an official source. Beatpoet (talk) 14:44, 31 March 2015 (UTC)

@Beatpoet: readded. Thank you for finding and adding the source. BethNaught (talk) 16:01, 31 March 2015 (UTC)
We don't know how to use Wikipedia but I am Dave McGhees daughter and we do not appreciate this being put online we were only aloud to tell close friends and family and when we found out it was on Facebook this morning we wer shocked and very annoyed so please can u stop because ita not really your business is that ok — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hisbd (talk • contribs)
See Talk:David McGhee. Also, are you his daughter or his friend? Multiple people may not use the same account.BethNaught (talk) 21:38, 31 March 2015 (UTC)
I'm his daughter — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hisbd (talk • contribs)
Apparently it's a hoax. Whatever, I'm out of there now. BethNaught (talk) 07:51, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Hisbd

Hello, Hisbd is still at it on David McGhee, even though the brain tumour report now has an official source. Beatpoet (talk) 14:44, 31 March 2015 (UTC)

@Beatpoet: readded. Thank you for finding and adding the source. BethNaught (talk) 16:01, 31 March 2015 (UTC)
We don't know how to use Wikipedia but I am Dave McGhees daughter and we do not appreciate this being put online we were only aloud to tell close friends and family and when we found out it was on Facebook this morning we wer shocked and very annoyed so please can u stop because ita not really your business is that ok — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hisbd (talk • contribs)
See Talk:David McGhee. Also, are you his daughter or his friend? Multiple people may not use the same account.BethNaught (talk) 21:38, 31 March 2015 (UTC)
I'm his daughter — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hisbd (talk • contribs)
Apparently it's a hoax. Whatever, I'm out of there now. BethNaught (talk) 07:51, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

CVDetector

Thanks for the insight it will be well noted.--Rberchie (talk) 19:46, 2 April 2015 (UTC) Hello BethNaught (talk how do I use User:Technical 13/Scripts/CVD.js I am quite confused as to its usage.--Rberchie (talk) 20:16, 2 April 2015 (UTC)

Sorry, I should have made myself clearer. Click this link Special:MyPage/skin.js and add the following code:
if(mw.config.get('wgNamespaceNumber') === 0 || mw.config.get('wgNamespaceNumber') === 2 ||  mw.config.get('wgNamespaceNumber') === 118 || ((mw.config.get('wgNamespaceNumber') === 4 || mw.config.get('wgNamespaceNumber') === 5) && mw.config.get('wgPageName').indexOf('Articles_for_creation/') !== -1)){
	 mw.loader.load( 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Technical_13/Scripts/CVD.js&action=raw&ctype=text/javascript' );//Alpha testing for User:Technical 13/Scripts/CVD
}
See User:BethNaught/vector.js for an example of this code in use. Then when you are on an article or draft, a link will appear in the sidebar to take you to a tool which will check the page for copyright violations. For more information you may wish to read WP:User scripts. Thanks, BethNaught (talk) 20:37, 2 April 2015 (UTC)

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For Unblocking

Hello, you can go to lt.wikipedia.org login to your account and unblock me, because I was innocent and blocked me by mistake! Or at least that I could submit a request unblocking--Lukas GamingLT (talk) 10:11, 4 April 2015 (UTC)Lukas_GamingLTLukas GamingLT (talk) 10:11, 4 April 2015 (UTC)

I have no power to unblock you on any wiki. BethNaught (talk) 11:20, 4 April 2015 (UTC)
And this is how I then signed up for the English Wikipedia, and joined and Lithuanian? Yes you!please :(

Lukas_GamingLT — Preceding undated comment added 11:51, 4 April 2015 (UTC)

I am not clear what you are asking me to do. If you want me to unblock you on another wiki, I cannot, so don't ask me for it again. BethNaught (talk) 12:27, 4 April 2015 (UTC)
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