User talk:Cullen328/Archive 15

Archive 10

←

Archive 13

Archive 14

Archive 15

Archive 16

Archive 17

→

Archive 20

Hi! I found your name in the teahouse. could I ask for your input on this page tagged for deletion? Novavax, Inc.

Hi Cullen328! I found your name in the teahouse. could I ask for your input on this page tagged for deletion? Novavax, Inc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Novavax,_Inc. Id very much like a few more opinions on the notability of this page. Thanks!January2009 (talk) 16:45, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

In my opinion, January2009, you need to find significant coverage in reliable, independent sources of this company, and add those sources to the article. That is the standard for notability here on Wikipedia, which all articles must meet. Currently, the sources in the article are very weak and do not establish notability. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 00:19, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

Cullen328, someone deleted my user page. I searched quite a bit but havent found a solution. Do you have a recommendation? January2009 (talk) 00:47, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

It has now been restored. Regards January2009 (talk) 01:02, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

It looks like GB fan took care of it for you, January2009. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 01:18, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

Your comment in Teahouse

Thank you for taking the time to answer.

The text in Daniel Fast makes no medical health claims. It never did. The references are to support the wiki text interpretation of the Biblical passages. The full Old Test passages have been removed, leaving only short quotes of the Bible passages. Considering the timing and tag, I have to assume that edit was mostly retaliation for raising the content propaganda / COI issue.

The Foundation is quite concerned about intentional misrepresentation (including propaganda) of fact, and obviously COI. They are concerned about the dramatic loss of active editors. They have indicated that they are considering making additional changes to policy. I've got my checkbook ready to make it happen.

Maybe much of my experience is simply an example of why doctors, clinicians, and nurses should be required to attend continuing education. The science is changing fast. But, there is absolutely certainly propaganda being practiced by editors. You might look at content before and after I edited in mammography, PSA, induced birth, depression articles, and prostate cancer. It usually starts because I read something and think "that is NOT true". So I feel like it's my responsibility to fix it. BIG changes. Often recently formally vetted or edited by medical professionals, those articles all seriously mislead the public with omission of critical facts. Why hadn't they added new (but not very new) reviews?

I would prefer to work collaboratively. On the other hand recently, I'm told to not edit in MDD until I've fixed Depression, management of depression, and probably the underlying article chronotherapy (or create a new article chronotherapeutics). A few editors think they own articles, and make it happen because they are always here. So I give up, leaving a huge gap in MDD; because a therapy is missing that works as well or better ("first line" states the recent review) than those detailed in MDD. And the intro reads like antidepressants alone work well for the severely depressed! See [[1]][[2]][[3]].

Aren't articles with huge gaps in fact tagged as such? Why hasn't this one? Someone else needs to make those fixes (in a major wiki topic), because I give up. Please place that tag on MDD, or direct me to the wiki page that tells of tags.32cllou (talk) 16:37, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

I think you're the editor who told me long ago "medicine is an art, not a science." Hogwash, regardless who in Teahouse said that, because the practice of medicine is certainly an art, but the quality of that art is founded on hard objective science. For example, induced births are still 25-30% of all births in some major hospital systems, or 5% in those hospital systems following strict protocol. The overall national rate was falling very slowly before our edits, and has fallen much faster since. Think of all the children who won't be born (induced before 39 weeks) with lifelong learning problems. So, now it occurs to me I need to check that the facts are still in Wiki.32cllou (talk) 15:56, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

One more thought. Did you know medical professionals are tested on the science (lots of facts), but never on their ability to provide an efficient accurate diagnosis and treatment. They are never tested on the art.32cllou (talk) 16:02, 6 May 2014 (UTC) Maybe I feel like I owe Wiki for providing me with critical medical information for myself and family, which enabled me to work with medical professionals and improve outcomes.32cllou (talk) 16:31, 6 May 2014 (UTC) PSS much of that critical information in wiki was referenced with primary research, which is being rapidly removed by folks like Jmh.32cllou (talk) 16:36, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

I never said that "art not science" thing, 32cllou. Please discuss your specific concerns on each article's talk pages. "Wiki" is a family of software, while "Wikipedia" is this encyclopedia, and experienced editors are bemused by that contraction. Jmh understands our standards for medical articles much better than I do. Thanks. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 18:30, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

I'll use wiki. in the future. Jmh understands wiki. standards them better than I do also, so why doesn't he put the missing information tag on MDD?. You neglected to help me find the tags page. Here's just one of the the reviews to support my assertion that MDD is missing a critical treatment [[[[4]]32cllou (talk) 18:40, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

32cllou, a few points. I do not know what "MDD" is an abbreviation for, and it would be helpful if you got in the habit of wikilinking to the article in question. Also, I know nothing about an "information missing" tag and have never placed one in my five years of editing. You are as capable of looking it up as I am. I almost never edit medical articles unless I see obvious vandalism. I have no medical training or confidence in the field, though I have a general understanding of the challenges the encyclopedia faces in maintaining such articles. In conclusion, I am not about to start editing medical articles now, so please don't ask me to get involved. I stick to areas I'm comfortable with. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 19:30, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Jodie Foster

Greetings! You have been randomly selected to receive an invitation to participate in the request for comment on Talk:Jodie Foster. Should you wish to respond to the invitation, your contribution to this discussion will be very much appreciated! If in doubt, please see suggestions for responding. If you do not wish to receive these types of notices, please remove your name from Wikipedia:Feedback request service. — Legobot (talk) 00:00, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

GA recuitment

Hi Cullen, I saw your note about the Centre on Brandon's mentorship page. Actually, I was intending to write User:Dom497 a note on his talk page and/or send him an email and see what I can do to help out during his wikibreak. Instead, I'll ask you, since I'm not sure it'd get to him, anyway. I'm on board with the Centre and its goals; although I've had mixed results in the folks I've mentored for GACs, I've had some really positive and worthwhile experiences. I think it's a worthwhile project, so if there's anything I can I do I'm willing to go for it, even if it's taking over management of the project while Dom's on wikibreak. Let me know, and what I should do towards that end. Thanks. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 20:34, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello Christine. You know, I used to be an Ambassador for the Wikipedia in Higher Education program and found that only a very small percentage of students went on to be productive editors. So I hear you. But I encourage you to stick with the training, and I will promise to furnish candidate articles and helpful feedback (I hope) if that would be useful. Do not hesitate to ask. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 21:41, 6 May 2014 (UTC)

I have replied here.--Dom497 (talk) 00:42, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

My post in teahouse

Hello, Cullen. Where do you find articles for deletion and templates for accepted and not accepted in AfC. Sincerely--Winston Birdwell (talk) 22:40, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello, Winston Birdwell. The main page for Articles for Deletion is at WP:AFD and today's active deletion debates are located at WP:AFDT. At the top of the page, you can navigate to debates starting in previous days. I am not active in Articles for Creation, so am not familiar with the templates. I know that Anne Delong knows that project well. Perhaps she can help you. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 23:48, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello, and welcome to the Teahouse, Winston Birdwell. The list of articles that are waiting for review at "Articles for creation" is HERE. The templates are used by the AfC reviewers, who are all experienced Wikipedians. Is there something in particular that you wanted to do? —Anne Delong (talk) 00:49, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

Request to check draft

Hi Jim,

If you had a bit of time, I would like to seek your advice and expertise as to whether you think this page could be included in Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:CogencyGX/Jess_C_Scott

I am in no rush to post the page. I just wanted your opinion as to how the page is right now, to know how much more I would have to add to it if the current references are not strong enough (I will submit for review when the references are indeed enough).

Thank you in advance!CogencyGX (talk) 18:56, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

Picture question

Hello, Cullen! Thank you for answering my Teahouse question today. I found this image [5] that has a creative commons license on it. In the image description, however, it says "Photo courtesy of Terracycle." Do you feel this image is safe to use, or that the Flickr uploader might have accidentally put a CC license on it even though he/she technically is not allowed? Thanks! Bananasoldier (talk) 04:40, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

The same for this [6]. Thanks! Bananasoldier (talk) 04:42, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

ANI notice

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. NorthBySouthBaranof (talk) 04:17, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

Jews and Communism re-nominated for deletion

Hey Cullen! While I'm here, I'd like to thank you for helping me get started on Wikipedia back in February.. you're a great help to new users!

Anyways, Since you contributed to or were otherwise involved in the original afD nomination, you may or may not wish to comment on the new afD nomination, found here: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jews and Communism (2nd nomination) I intend on leaving this note to everyone who edited the first AFD and has not yet contributed to the new discussion. Thanks! :) Flipandflopped (Discuss, Contribs) 16:19, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the neutral notification, Flipandflopped. I will take a look later. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 16:23, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

A lot more than I thought!

Hi Cullen328! Thank you for answering my question today at the Teahouse. Even after my first two articles I still feel like the new kid on campus (or at Hogwarts with things zinging at you unexpectedly). There is so much more going on "behind the scenes" than I could ever imagine! I have stated on another talk page that switching from Swedish to English Wiki is like transferring from "Dad's Army" to the "U.S. Marines", and I stand by it. Thanks for helping us newbies. - W.carter (talk) 15:16, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

NYIT

Could you please add Harry Hurwitz and Morrie Yohai under "Notable faculty, staff and board members" section on NYIT. Thanks--77788er (talk) 15:48, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello 77788er. Is there a reason why you can't add them yourself? Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 17:55, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Right Sector

Greetings! You have been randomly selected to receive an invitation to participate in the request for comment on Talk:Right Sector. Should you wish to respond to the invitation, your contribution to this discussion will be very much appreciated! If in doubt, please see suggestions for responding. If you do not wish to receive these types of notices, please remove your name from Wikipedia:Feedback request service. — Legobot (talk) 00:00, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The Guidance Barnstar
		For your ever so useful work at The Teahouse. I salute you. Have a nice day, Jim! Eman235/talk 03:41, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much, Eman235. You are kind. I enjoy helping out at the Teahouse. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 03:44, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

Hinduism and Judaism

I just saw your remark, and all I can say is "no way". I'm not getting into these comparative religion articles--I don't have the skills or the patience. Enjoy your weekend, Cullen! Drmies (talk) 15:43, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

It was a joke, good sir, and please feel free to not edit any article you don't want to. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 17:15, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

Bible Reference: KJV?

Cullen328, on your earlier comments on how a biblical reference should use a common, accepted version, do you think that the King James Version would do? After all, it is possibly the most famous, respected English translation of the Bible in existence. Just confirming with you as you seem to be fairly knowledgeable in these matters with Wikipedia :). --Joseph Yanchar (talk) 19:33, 18 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello, Joseph Yanchar. I am not fully conversant with the range of available Bible translations, so please don't take my comments as definitive. Though the KJV is a great literary work, it is over 400 years old and was written even then in slightly archaic "high" language. As a Jew, I am well aware of major errors in translation of Hebrew verses. I certainly would not use it in any article related to a Jewish or Roman Catholic topic. I think I would be inclined to recommend a contemporary translation such as the New Revised Standard Version "Common Bible" which includes the complete canons of Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox traditions, including of course the complete Tanakh, as Jews call Hebrew scriptures. Please also be aware that the Bible is not in any way favored over the Talmud, the Koran, the Book of Mormon, or the vast body of holy writings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Bahai, and so on. All are primary sources, and scholarly contemporary sources are always preferred. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 19:51, 18 May 2014 (UTC)

Okay. The New Revised Standard Version would make sense, it's pretty much the official Christian, non-Catholic translation along with the New King James Version. Thank you, --Joseph Yanchar (talk) 19:55, 18 May 2014 (UTC)

The expanded "Common Bible" edition includes all the books of the Roman Catholic canon. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 20:23, 18 May 2014 (UTC)

Native American cuisine

Hi Cullen. Would you mind having a look at this article? I may just be tired, but when I tried reading it my head almost exploded. It seems to need an awful lot of cleanup. I would be happy to help and to work on some of the redlink dishes as well. I was checking it out to compare it with the way we are (or are not as the case may be) covering Native Hawaiian cuisine. But while that dispute continues I would love to see some progress made on improving this other subject area and you mentioned that you have some interest in the subject more generally? Anyway, if you're not interested or you think I'm being pointy or whatever I apologize. Truly I just think the article needs work and I made a couple of changes but I'm a little gunshy at the mo and would be glad for any and all assistance (as long as you don't remove any photos! I LOVE photos). Thanks. Have a good one. Candleabracadabra (talk) 04:02, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

Thank you for reaching out, Candleabracadabra. I think I looked at that article a few years back but don't remember just how bad (or good) it was. My wife is a cookbook collector and we have discussed this topic many times. We already own about half a dozen books on the topic of Native American cuisine of varying quality though our books about Hawaiian cuisine are now sparse. Something about not wanting to carry too many books on the plane and having spent all our spare cash before our bookstore visit at the end of our trip to Hawaii last year. So, I don't have the energy to delve deeply now as I am tired. I will just say, though, that I am fascinated at the dramatic contribution that the foods indigenous to the Americas and unknown elsewhere in 1492 have made to world cuisine. Potatoes, maize, tomatoes, chili peppers, most beans, turkey, and on and on. If I list any more off the top of my head, I will surely make a mistake. But it is profound. So thanks for asking. Let's not fight, let's improve the encyclopedia instead. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 04:25, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

I found a discussion from 2012 in archive 2 of the Cuisine of Hawaii talk page where there was a consensus to split the article. Ancient Hawaiian cuisine (I think) was one of the two possible names. That would narrow the scope according to your desires. Candleabracadabra (talk) 19:29, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Good Humor
	HAHAHAHA PercyJackson.12 (talk) 21:12, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

Move review notification

Because you participated in the most recent discussion regarding the proposed move of Hillary Rodham Clinton, you are hereby notified per Wikipedia:Canvassing#Appropriate notification that the administrative determination of consensus from that discussion is being challenged at Wikipedia:Move review/Log/2014 May. Please feel free to comment there. Cheers! bd2412 T 19:20, 20 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks. I commented there. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 19:59, 20 May 2014 (UTC)

Bai Fan

hi Jim, I'm new here and is trying to create an article for an actor. His name is Bai Fan but there is already existing title "Bai Fan", "BaiFan" and "Bai_Fan" who is a different person. Need your advice on how should I name the new article. Thank you.Ifan4ever (talk) 09:11, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello, Ifan4ever. The quick answer is to name it Bai Fan (actor), and to add hat notes to the top of each of the articles referring to the other. If you believe that the actor is clearly better known than the other person, additional steps will be needed once your article is in main space. Let me know. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 15:29, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

An SPI

You are mentioned and may have an interest in Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/ChildofMidnight. Thank you, Drmies (talk) 20:30, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

Drmies, I found that presentation persuasive, though I don't claim to be a skilled sock hunter. I made a brief comment there. Thank you for the heads up. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 03:49, 22 May 2014 (UTC)

Thank you Cullen. Drmies (talk) 04:00, 22 May 2014 (UTC)

In relation to recent BLP/N thread in which you made a comment

If you have the time, please comment on [7] and [8]--Ubikwit ^連絡 _{見学/迷惑} 12:51, 23 May 2014 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:List of Palestinians

Greetings! You have been randomly selected to receive an invitation to participate in the request for comment on Talk:List of Palestinians. Should you wish to respond to the invitation, your contribution to this discussion will be very much appreciated! If in doubt, please see suggestions for responding. If you do not wish to receive these types of notices, please remove your name from Wikipedia:Feedback request service. — Legobot (talk) 01:12, 27 May 2014 (UTC)

Proper attribution for a photo on Wikipedia

Thank you for responding to my question. How should I attribute this photo?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ektara_player.jpg

Thanks.

Wikiwonderwhy101 (talk) 22:23, 27 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello Wikiwonderwhy101. Any usage should credit the photographer, Md. Saiful Aziz Shamseer. A specific answer would require an accurate description of how you plan to use the photo. If on Wikipedia or another Wikimedia project, simply use the file, which contains the attribution. If used on another website, link to the Wikimedia page. In printed form credit the photographer and include a URL to the Wikimedia page. If you manufacture T-shirts or coffee mugs, credit the photographer and add the URL. Just do your personal ethical best. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 03:44, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, I appreciate your answer, which is a lot clearer than what I have seen on Wikipedia. However, I have gotten frustrated with the process of trying to take care of a simple attribution, and selected another photograph in the meantime. I suspect a lot of people do that, since Wikipedia may try to be user-friendly, but does not succeed in many cases, such as this.Wikiwonderwhy101 (talk) 12:25, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Tireless Contributor Barnstar

For your tireless efforts in recent months to give full, engaging, and accurate answers to large numbers of newcomers' questions in a variety of places, including in particular the TeaHouse and of course your own talk page today (by my clock anyway). I would emulate your sterling work, but I just don't have that much time. I am very sure that a great many editors appreciate your help, and the encyclopedia benefits from it. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 19:53, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

You are very kind, Demiurge1000. Thank you. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 22:55, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

Teahouse

Hi - I was perusing the tea house and am interested In helping out. Is there a formal process to become a host? Thanks --Obi-Wan Kenobi (talk) 23:43, 30 May 2014 (UTC)

Hello, Obiwankenobi. Take a look WP:Teahouse/Host_start. But you can start answering questions at any time. Just pitch in. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 00:48, 31 May 2014 (UTC)

ah great, ok thanks. I'll give it a whirl before signing up formally as a host then. Best --Obi-Wan Kenobi (talk) 01:32, 31 May 2014 (UTC)

Topic Ban on ANI

Would you support the topic ban of Kjangdom at ANI?Heicth (talk) 17:03, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

Although I am very concerned, I am undecided about such a restriction at this time. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 17:07, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

Naturlogic

Hi Jim, much appreciate your help... our cooperative has a principal..I would like to get this across and I do think it may be of value to others. If I am totally wrong, no problem - I will not publish anything that doesn`t make sense to Wikipedia users. Our principles are applied locally by ourselves, but the idea is valid everywhere..and for everyone.

The cooperatives name is Naturlogic , it is a cooperative society in Andalucia/Spain (Europe).

thanks for your help.

Nik — Preceding unsigned comment added by Naturlogic (talk • contribs) 18:52, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

Hello Nik, editing as Naturlogic. The first thing you must do is change your account name since it violates our username policy. Account name that imply that the account represents an organization rather than an individual are not acceptable. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 19:11, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

Hello again Jim..looks like someone already "took care" of me..I tried to go to my profile to change the user name but found that the page does not exist. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Naturlogic (talk • contribs) 19:16, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The U.S. Barnstar of National Merit
		Hey Cullen328, I saw this barnstar and immediately thought I might award it to you for all of your many contributions to pages related to and within the United States. Thanks for all of your hard work! --Joseph Yanchar (talk) 23:05, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much, Joseph Yanchar. I try not to push my "Americanism" here on Wikipedia, but I am a proud patriot in my own quiet way. I will be working as a local precinct judge in Tuesday's California primary election, as I have for over 15 years. I have a modest but nice little collection of American flag memorabilia, and keep a flag and pole in my foyer. I really appreciate this barnstar. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 03:37, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

Teahouse

	Teahouse Barnstar
	Very valuable work! All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 12:57, 2 June 2014 (UTC). 12:57, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

All the best to you, too, Rich Farmbrough. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 14:54, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

Thank you, Jim

Jim, I would like to thank you for your support. I just saw your hint at the Teahouse. I haven't tried it yet, wanted to thank you first. I'm Cuban and I like the fact that you're one American who wants peace with my country. I am a professor of English, but I currently work as a photographer. If there's any help you think I might be able to provide, please, let me know. Warmly, Ahmed Mateo.

Welcome to my talk page, Ahmed Mateo, and thank you for your kind words. Please feel free to ask me questions about Wikipedia at any time. I am a 62 year old American who celebrated my 20th birthday in Cuba. I spent two months in your wonderful country, building homes and touring from west to east. I have also mentored a Cuban Wikipedia editor. My affection for your country and its wonderful people is deep and profound. I do not edit articles about Cuba very much, because I value neutrality on this project highly, and I do not want anyone to think I am not neutral. Perhaps I don't trust my own neutrality about a country I love so much. All of that being said, I want to say that I am delighted to hear from you, and hope that we can collaborate. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 06:56, 29 May 2014 (UTC)

I was here today, Jim. Miss Bono ^{[hello, hello!]} 18:08, 29 May 2014 (UTC)

Welcome back , Miss Bono! Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 18:15, 29 May 2014 (UTC)

Well, wow, Jim, that certainly was a hearty welcome. I am 46, married,I have two children who live with me, one is 15 and the other is 20. these are both boys, plus one daughter that's 26 and has two children of her own, boys , too. She doesn't live with me because she was born in a previous marriage. She's also a teacher of English. Right now I'm all questions and very confused as I don't know exactly how to start or where, but be sure that I will be asking lots about Wikipedia and the world of free knowledge. Thanks again, Ahmed. I've got to warn you that I don't have a fast connection that's why I have to wait till night comes to talk.Ahmed Mateo (talk) 03:42, 30 May 2014 (UTC)

I understand about slow connections, Ahmed Mateo, and yes this enormous project can be confusing to newcomers. Please feel free to ask any question at any time, and I will do my best to help. I live in the Napa Valley in California, and have been married for nearly 33 years. We have two sons, 24 and 29, and we own a small business. Our older son works with us. I am also interested in photography and have written several Wikipedia biographies of photographers. I take photos of flowers, for example, and share at least one on Facebook almost every day as a gift to my friends. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 03:53, 30 May 2014 (UTC)

I just have to share this photo you took, Ahmed Mateo. It is delightful. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 03:51, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

What's up, dog?, a photo by Ahmed Mateo

Jim, when I signed in I was willing to share my photographs. So, feel free to use them at will. Thank youAhmed Mateo (talk) 03:12, 4 June 2014 (UTC)

ANI

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is User:Useitorloseit_and_Ta-Nehisi_Coates_-_request_for_topic_ban. Thank you. Gamaliel (talk) 22:10, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the notification, Gamaliel. I have commented there. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 07:16, 4 June 2014 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Cedric Wright

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Cedric Wright you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of BrandonWu -- BrandonWu (talk) 13:41, 9 June 2014 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Cedric Wright

The article Cedric Wright you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Cedric Wright for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of BrandonWu -- BrandonWu (talk) 12:41, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much, BrandonWu. I am grateful. Cedric Wright has already appeared at DYK. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:25, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Willie Jerome Manning

Greetings! You have been randomly selected to receive an invitation to participate in the request for comment on Talk:Willie Jerome Manning. Should you wish to respond to the invitation, your contribution to this discussion will be very much appreciated! If in doubt, please see suggestions for responding. If you do not wish to receive these types of notices, please remove your name from Wikipedia:Feedback request service. — Legobot (talk) 00:00, 10 June 2014 (UTC)

I commented there. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:26, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Oubre

Yeah He is number 2 in positiona and number 7 overall and comitited to Kansas, and will be one&done. [1] Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss itCincao03 13:17, 8 June 2014 (UTC)

And 6th overall on Yahoo rankings. [2] Cullen³²⁸ Cincao03 Cincao03 14:17, 8 June 2014 (UTC)

If you truly believe that he is notable, then go for it. Be prepared for the possibility that others may disagree. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:28, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Assistance with moving an article

Hi there Jim,

I was wondering if you had any advice on the following issue. On 18 May I posted in the following section https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Kelsang_Gyatso#Repeated_use_of_.22Geshe.22 and suggested that this article (Kelsang Gyatso) should be moved to Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (no response so far).

My reason for this is simple: This is the name by which he is most commonly known (e.g. he has written a number of books on Buddhism where he uses the name Geshe Kelsang Gyatso). http://www.tharpa.com/uk/

Another editor originally came up with this idea, and it makes sense to me.

Any ideas on how to go about this would be gratefully received.

All the best, Jangdom Kjangdom (talk) 20:07, 5 June 2014 (UTC)

I disagree, as "geshe" is a title, not part of a proper name. I commented on the talk page. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:30, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Admin Noticeboard Incident page

I mentioned you on the Admin Noticeboard incident page. Not in a negative way of course:)VictoriaGrayson (talk) 18:45, 5 June 2014 (UTC)

No problem. Thanks for the notice. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:31, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Yank Barry

Greetings! You have been randomly selected to receive an invitation to participate in the request for comment on Talk:Yank Barry. Should you wish to respond to the invitation, your contribution to this discussion will be very much appreciated! If in doubt, please see suggestions for responding. If you do not wish to receive these types of notices, please remove your name from Wikipedia:Feedback request service. — Legobot (talk) 00:00, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

What a mess! Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:32, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Cher

Greetings! You have been randomly selected to receive an invitation to participate in the request for comment on Talk:Cher. Should you wish to respond to the invitation, your contribution to this discussion will be very much appreciated! If in doubt, please see suggestions for responding. If you do not wish to receive these types of notices, please remove your name from Wikipedia:Feedback request service. — Legobot (talk) 00:00, 20 May 2014 (UTC)

I commented there. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:41, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Survey for editors who mentor newcomer

Dear Wikipedia Ambassador,

I am seeking input on your experience as a mentor to new Wikipedians. This survey is designed to provide insight for the development of a new mentorship support tool on Wikipedia. If you have a moment, please take this survey, it should not take more than 10 minutes of your time to complete.

https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4V2SSrhU2NFOVAV

Also, if you are able to, I would greatly appreciate it if you would send the following survey to the mentee you worked with:

https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4V1quUdMZ1By3Ah

Thank you in advance for your participation, Gabriel Mugar 13:33, 25 May 2014 (UTC)

I filled out the survey. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:44, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

hello

Can you kindly review my recent edits to Dave Brat? I've explained them here. Thanks! BlueSalix (talk) 06:40, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Hello BlueSalix. This article will need lots of work as time goes by. That being said, I think that you have improved it significantly, and explained your reasoning well on the talk page. Well done. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 07:04, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Your Message

Hi Jim...Appreciate the welcome! While I write about/speak about Wikipedia often in my academic writing/work as a great example of participatory culture, I've never been a volunteer editor. Recently, I tried my hand at editing some pro wrestling articles (as that is one of the areas of pop culture I write about and am even teaching a class on in the fall...) But, for the most part, I wanted to create an account so that I could help contribute to this discussion about communications professionals' need to talk more directly about ethical engagement with/consideration of the publics with whom their clients are trying to communicate...and, specifically, to support my own firm's pledge/statement to adhere with Wikipedia's COI policies (as has been the case at Peppercomm at least as long as I've been working with the firm in 2007/2008 and, as far as I know, well prior...In any case, you have my Facebook contact. You can also reach me at samford@mit.edu. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Leumas712 (talk • contribs) 20:06, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

Hello, Leumas712. I replied at length on your talk page. This matter is also being discussed at User talk:Jimbo Wales. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 05:23, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the note you left, Cullen328. Some (non-agency) colleagues had already referred me to Jimbo's talk page, which I've been reading. I do not have another Wikipedia account, nor have I ever. I created a Wikipedia account primarily so that people who wanted to know more about Peppercomm's stance on these issues or to talk about the statement would have an easy way to contact me, pose questions about the statement we issued, etc. I have spent some time reading several wrestling pages...but I was very conservative about what I was willing to edit, because I didn't want to flub anything up. (I spent a morning or afternoon looking at various pages, but I must have made edits to only one...and I focused on cleaning up some phrasing that was already there...) I primarily did that so that I would be sure I understood the technical mechanics. But I don't edit Wikipedia pages for work. Nor do we task any of our employees with editing Wikipedia pages. Nor do we hire someone to "edit pages" for us. If Peppercommers have Wikipedia accounts, they do so for personal rather than paid volunteer editing. And I didn't create this account so that I could start making edits for anything other than personal areas of knowledge--although I'm not pledging to you, either, that I'm going to be an prolific volunteer editor. At the moment, when I'm not working at Peppercomm, or writing, or teaching classes at WKU, I have a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old that occupy most of my time and brain-space. And I don't plan to change that for as long as they still think it's cool to hang out with me. To be very frank, if we have had clients who have an issue with something on Wikipedia, we give them general advice on what NOT to do up until the point they feel there is an issue about which they must pose a question, or suggest a source, or otherwise address--and, at that point, we go to someone who we trust and is a veteran in this space to handle properly advising them from there--because I don't have the internal knowledge or credibility it takes to do so, and I don't want our people jumping on Wikipedia with no history, nor for them to use a personal Wikipedia presence for work purposes. (By name, the organization we have worked with in that capacity is Beutler Ink...) But we also try to even take that route as conservatively as possible--and urge clients to stay away from even suggesting edits unless it's a situation that deal with a major inaccuracy, or a situation they feel they must rectify. I'm sorry if my creating an account primarily to have a place for people like you to contact me is seen as disingenuous; I am very much a supporter of the goals behind the Wikipedia project and have remained a proponent behind the ideals of the site in my academic writing, in the classroom, etc. I'm not trying to be sanctimonious here; I'm trying to be honest and candid. I hope I'm not unintentionally irritating you further. Leumas712 (talk) 07:48, 12 June 2014 (UTC)Leumas712

Thanks to you as well

		Sunshine!
		Hello Cullen328! Fylbecatulous talk has given you a bit of sunshine to brighten your day! Sunshine promotes WikiLove and hopefully it has made your day better. Spread the sunshine by adding {{subst:User:Meaghan/Sunshine}} to someone else's talk page, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. In addition, you can spread the sunshine to anyone who visits your userpage and/or talk page by adding {{User:Meaghan/Sunshine icon}}. Happy editing! Fylbecatulous talk 14:13, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Hi Jim! Well, here's an interesting WikiLove message I discovered...I tire of the same ones, so thought I would gift you with this.

Many thanks for your inquiry and sentiment. I never would consider it idle, coming from you. I am dealing with some harsh language as weapons in my own life with family. Moreover, I am also struggling to live down some I have dished out. These will probably be the last memories to leave me. I cannot seem to become incoherent fast enough.

On a more sunshiny note; I see the user who's talk page I stalked in my conversation with you, is also a Teahouse Host. ツ. I have now been on Wikipedia for two and a half years and being here is pretty much my only remaining purpose. Since I do lurk there, I might consider becoming a Host or at least an official guest. That would be some pretty peaceful Karma. Once again, thank you. I think of you often, actually, and consider you one of my Wikifriends. Fylbecatulous talk 14:13, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Thank you very much, Fylbecatulous. That's very nice, on several levels. We can always use help at the Teahouse, and you don't have to be an official "host" to answer questions. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 19:11, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

New editor, need help with adding research papers

Hi Jim,

I am a law student and research assistant for one of my professors. I have been asked to incorporate some of my professor's research publications into wiki articles that relate to her research about employment law and intellectual property. I am worried about violating the conflict of interest/Neutral POV principles. Initially I did not believe I would have any issues, but the more I read about wikipedia policy the more worried I become. I want to add the content but I do not want to break any of the rules. Can you help me with what is fair game to add?

Hfarah1957 (talk) 18:07, 13 June 2014 (UTC)Hani

Hello Hfarah1957. You have a number of problems to contend with here. Please familiarize yourself with our Conflict of interest guideline. The purpose of references is to support encyclopedic content. Now, if a reference is lacking for an assertion, adding one is certainly justified. The best thing to do is to improve and expand the content of existing articles, or write new articles, adding references as you go. But going around looking for places to insert references to works written by a specific individual is definitely frowned upon, as this is considered spamming. Editors are expected to make improving the encyclopedia their highest priority at all times, as opposed to some other agenda. Let's say for the sake of discussion that there are five published papers on some aspect of intellectual property law, and that you are familiar with all of them. Let's say that one written by another professor is widely cited as the most comprehensive overview of the topic, and your boss wrote the second best paper. Citing the best paper best serves the encyclopedia. Citing the paper your boss wrote best serves your boss (and you) to the detriment of the encyclopedia. Please read WP:SELFCITE. Wikipedians have some jargon that is kind of nasty. An editor who does the will of others is often called a "meatpuppet". People perceived that way do not flourish in the Wikipedia editing environment, which can be harshly critical. It is to your credit that you are wrestling with such issues before making any big mistakes. Please free to ask as many questions as you wish. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 19:32, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

RfC Opened

As someone who previously registered an opinion "Brat attributed this electoral victory to God," I am letting you know a RfC has been opened in case you want to reaffirm your position there. I am placing this notice on the Talk pages of everyone previously commenting on this topic who has not already commented in the RfC. BlueSalix (talk) 01:43, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

I commented there. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 20:10, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

Teahouse

Thanks for the note. I have the habit of excessive brevity in anything I write. In the future, I will work on expanding my posts with fuller explanations of the subject. Best, Old Beeg _{··warble··} 04:08, 15 June 2014 (UTC)

Some of us are prone to brevity and I consider literate brevity a virtue. Some of us, sadly, are prolix. Finding the right balance is ongoing work. Our challenge at the Teahouse is to help the newer editors, while also helping them to help themselves. It is kind of like diving for pearls. Most of the oysters amount to nothing more than a bite, but a very small percentage develop jewels. You, perhaps? Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 04:34, 15 June 2014 (UTC)

Jim, I'm not sure I'm a jewel of the extensive additions and massive editing variety. But I have found a few minor changes I like making – adding ISBN numbers to books, adding and expanding authority control templates, and unfortunately, making userboxes. :-)

re: Carlos Dews - I wrote it because another article I was editing seemed to 'ask that it be created'. Then I also found two other articles to wikilink it to. I love how interconnected everything is. Best, Old Beeg _{··warble··} 04:56, 15 June 2014 (UTC)