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can you help?

Hi Cullen, this edit has left the paragraph without any source to support the information on Bernie's marriage/divorce and the birth of his son Levi. As I said on the talk page at the start, I will continue to look for other sources but so far haven't come up with any. It does seem that since the DM is sourcing public records and so states that, then in this instance it is all right to use it, especially as the intention is to use it only in the interim. I'd no idea previously that the DM was held in such low regard here on WP, as my work on WP is largely in writing virus articles and have rare use for non-medical sources. I've thought of putting in 'citation needed' but would appreciate your opinion on the matter. btw, Bernie's first wife was keen to let the DM reporter know that Levi was not born during the time of her marriage with Bernie which seems why the reporter specified the date and place. I think keeping the year of his birth is a good idea for the same reason. Thanks. SW3 5DL (talk) 17:49, 15 July 2015 (UTC)

Hello SW3 5DL. The Politico source, currently #40, verifies most of that early life information. I would use that for everything except the first wife's maiden name, and at this time, the Mail seems to be the only source, though I haven't searched in recent days. The son's name and birth year are fine. The exact birth date and town of birth are not acceptable in my view. He is not a public figure and deserves some privacy. Read Daily Mail for indications why it is widely distrusted among many editors. I am working in the "real world" now and do not have time to work on the article. Thanks for asking for my opinion, and for all your contributions. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 18:00, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
Thanks Cullen. SW3 5DL (talk) 18:58, 15 July 2015 (UTC)

My RfA

Pavlov's RfA reward

Thank for !voting at my recent RfA. You voted Neutral so you get a reasonable two cookies, just cooling off.
All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 19:30, 16 July 2015 (UTC).

Thanks, Rich Farmbrough. I look forward to supporting your next RfA. All the best to you, too. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:11, 16 July 2015 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of George Meany

The article George Meany you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:George Meany 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 CorporateM -- CorporateM (talk) 07:01, 19 July 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Crime and Criminal Biography

The feedback request service is asking for participation in this request for comment on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Crime and Criminal Biography. Legobot (talk) 00:00, 21 July 2015 (UTC)

Apology

Hi, Cullen. I wanted to apologize for my also too-strong words. If I'd taken the time to check your user page first, I'd have seen that you're one of the good guys and were likely simply having a very bad day, and I would have said something in private. I sincerely apologize. I would be more than happy to apologize publicly, too, if it would be helpful rather than not; your call completely. valereee (talk) 09:00, 24 July 2015 (UTC)

I appreciate your remarks, Valereee, and there is no need to say anything elsewhere. In the past, I have been accused of peddling flowers and pink bunnies by being too lenient at the Teahouse. I try to walk a fine line between friendliness and firmness, but clearly allowed my sarcasm to emerge with that answer. I will try not to make that mistake again. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 15:34, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
There's always a critic.  :) valereee (talk) 16:54, 24 July 2015 (UTC)

Hello I have a question

First off, how are you? As you can see I am back again. I get these brief moments where I have enough time to enjoy Wikipedia. I ran across this article and wondering if the image posted is "legal" as far as copyright and Wiki policies. Its a "screenshot" from Channel 4 and I think it is of a living person; Gerard McCarthy. I am not totally sure so I just left it but wanted to direct someone to it that I knew would know what to do. Article is Kris Fisher Thanks in advance for your help and have a great night!! Tattoodwaitress (talk) 01:55, 20 July 2015 (UTC)

Hello, Tattoodwaitress. It is always delightful for me to see your unique user name, though I very much hope that no jerks give you a hard time about it. As for me, I am doing pretty well and feeling young and healthy for age 63 with one exception. I need to get cataract surgery in my right eye, which worries me because my left eye has other long-standing problems. I just need to trust the ophthalmologists.
As for the image in question, it probably complies with WP:NFCI #5. I say "probably" since I have not investigated whether or not the character is notable enough for a Wikipedia article. If notable, the non-free image needs to be low-resolution, and it needs to be an image of the actor "in character". Any image of the actor as a living person outside the context of an acting role needs to be a freely licensed image. That is my understanding. I hope that this is helpful to you. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 02:39, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
Aww Cullen328 I am sorry to hear that you need the cataract surgery. It is hard to lose eye sight and just having any surgery on your eye must be somewhat scary. I shall be hoping that all goes well for you. As for my user name I don't often get teased about it, but I do however get asked often if I actually have tattoos and if I am a waitress. Funny.. I was a waitress for 23 years; however, I left the profession when i started having thoughts that dumping a bowl of hot soup would be an awesome way to deal with a difficult customer. I never did it though. And yes I have tattoos. Thank you so much for the information regarding the image and once again I sure do hope your eye gets fixed and you recover quickly!! Tattoodwaitress (talk) 01:25, 25 July 2015 (UTC)

A brownie for you!

Thank you so much for the tireless work you do for this project! How are things going? EmilyREditor (talk) 18:20, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Things are mostly fine with me, EmilyREditor, although one of my brothers was injured in a car accident yesterday. Thanks for the kind words. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 18:57, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Please pass on my sympathies; I hope he feels better soon. Best regards, Emily -- EmilyREditor (talk) 19:24, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
Thank you. My brother is expected to recover, but it will take time. He broke three neck vertebrae plus several ribs. Fortunately, no paralysis. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:29, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
That is certainly a tragedy; that is a lot of bones to be broken. I am happy to hear he has no paralysis though... I hope he does recover soon. EmilyREditor (talk) 23:01, 3 July 2015 (UTC)
I am happy to report that the doctors and nurses are pleased with my brother's progress. Although he was seriously injured, it could have been much, much worse. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:24, 6 July 2015 (UTC)

Great to hear. How is the editing going? EmilyREditor (talk) 06:16, 11 July 2015 (UTC)

I just keep on keeping on. I have done a bit of work on Bernie Sanders today, after finding a lengthy article on Politico about his early career. How about you? Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:21, 11 July 2015 (UTC)

I haven't been very active here, mostly on wikiHow, but I do contribute here when I can. Thanks for asking! EmilyREditor (talk) 21:43, 26 July 2015 (UTC)

Andrea Standish Page

Hi Jim. You offered some help on my draft a few days back. I'm sorry to say I still don't understand what I need to do. It seems what you explained, I've already done -- that is placing the source info between the <ref> both in the article as well as at the bottom of the article. I'm obviously misunderstanding something. Your continued help and patience is most appreciated.

Hello RDHayes. You only need to place your reference information between opening and closing "ref" tags once, immediately after the relevant content in the body of the article. A "reflist" or similar template will cause the wiki software to collate all of the references automatically. Be careful about using wiki markup when talking about it as you did above. The software thought you were trying to create a new reference on my talk page. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:23, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
I looked at the code for your draft. Your "References" section should contain only the following code:
==References==
{{reflist}
and nothing else. All the rest is duplicative and should be removed. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:32, 28 July 2015 (UTC)

Wragg Fire

Started an article about it! Wragg Fire, just FYI! Missvain (talk) 02:21, 29 July 2015 (UTC)

Hello Missvain. It was delightful to visit Sonoma County historic sites with you and ChesPal last weekend. As for this fire, I ran across 1978 Agoura-Malibu firestorm at AfD a few years ago, and expanded it so that it could be kept. Good start. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:05, 29 July 2015 (UTC)

Teahouse conversation continued - regarding my new page

Dear Jim, Thanks for getting back to me! As per your advice, I am going to copy the article that I began creating in the general Sandbox to my personal sanbox under my used. I am a bit confused though, because I see that the previous page that I created (for Walking Men Worldwide) is mentioned there, and I wouldn't want to overwrite anything by creating a new article.. this is what appears in my "box" - #REDIRECT Walking Men Worldwide

  • From a page move: This is a redirect from a page that has been moved (renamed). This page was kept as a redirect to avoid breaking links, both internal and external, that may have been made to the old page name.

Based on your experience, should I just start the new page by deleting this comment?

Hello Alonhadas. Now that you plan to use your sandbox for another purpose, that redirect accomplishes nothing. Simply erase the redirect code and start fresh. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:26, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi again Jim. I was successful in creating the page, thank you. However I am now struggling with a new issue - both my pages (Walking Men Worldwide and Maya Barkai) have been nominated to a speedy removal because of text copyright issues. I have made adjustments, hoping that the text will be different from the referenced articles that are causing the issue, however the notice was not removed and I am not sure what to do. Since I am new at this, I wonder if you would mind having a look and advising me on better ways for the text? Thanks again for your time and patience! Alonhadas (talk) 22:02, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello Alonhadas. There is only one solution. You must immediately remove all copyrighted material from both articles. Except for brief cited quotations, all the material must be original writing which summarizes but does not directly copy the source material. This is an important legal obligation and is not negotiable. Advise the editor who tagged the articles of your intention to remove copied material. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 22:09, 28 July 2015 (UTC)
Hi again Jim, thanks for the advice. I understand the restriction, and have made major adjustments in my text. I am wondering however, how to approach sections like the Exhibitions list. The details are obviously informative, and include names of institutions, cities/countries and dates. How could I word it in an original way? Thanks again and best regards, Alonhadas (talk) 03:53, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
Hello again, Alonhadas. A simple list of factual information is not protected by copyright law. On the other hand, an artist's website will often list every exhibition under the sun. Copying that here is excessive and not encyclopedic. My recommendation is to list only those exhibitions which have received coverage in reliable, independent sources, and cite those sources. That accomplishes two things. It shortens the list, and limits it to those exhibitions most important to the artist's career. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:01, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
As an example, Alonhadas, please take a look at a WP:Good article I wrote, Cedric Wright. I only mentioned three exhibitions showing his work. The goal is not to create a curriculum vitae, but rather a well-rounded biography of a human being. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:09, 29 July 2015 (UTC)

Alfried Dettke

Hi Jim Many thanks for the positive open minded comments, I regret that my embarrassing lack of IT skills is showing through plainly here, when I registered with a view to loading a whole series of articles on little known but highly successful air aces (data collated in European archives over the last 3 decades) I had thought that there might be a "template" for a biog article and as you can see I struggled. As I mix mainly with aviation enthusiasts I couldn't understand the apparent indifference to a 44-45 victory fighter ace. I've got a load of data, I have photos (of which I own the copyright) but I struggle in getting it loaded in a format which people here find acceptable. I have read through the various guidelines for newbies but I haven't found a solution obvious to my limited IT abilities. I'm pleased to share what I have, much of it is unavailable even in books yet. Any help appreciated. ThanksResearcher1944 (talk) 19:03, 15 July 2015 (UTC)

Hello Researcher1944. IT skills are secondary and can be learned easily. Wiki markup is not rocket science. What is most important for you to realize is that this is a project to build an an encyclopedia based on summarizing what has already been published in reliable sources. When you say these aces are "little known", then that raises red flags among experienced editors. Wikipedia is not the proper venue for publishing original research or publicizing "little known" people. A biography must be based on what published reliable sources have said about the person, and it must be significant coverage, not just an entry on a list. One option is for you to submit your research to a military history journal. Once published there, it could be used here on Wikipedia to establish notability. In all honesty, I am surprised at the seeming lack of sources for an ace with 40+ kills. Seemingly, it is military aviation historians that have shown "apparent indifference" to this person until now, not Wikipedia editors. You see, experienced Wikipedia editors are single minded. When evaluating notability, all we care about is the quality of the sources discussing the topic. Nothing else. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:56, 15 July 2015 (UTC)

Hi Jim I decided to can that idea. I think I'll try to create some based on some of the many existing "stubbs" and also add material to existing records which have very thin existing resources and references for statements made. Researcher1944 (talk) 13:50, 31 July 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Original Barnstar
Thanks for all the help so far, Jim! Alonhadas (talk) 03:54, 29 July 2015 (UTC)
Thank you, Alonhadas. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 18:51, 31 July 2015 (UTC)

Public Storage

Forgot to tell you (you might have gotten my ping) that I provided a draft on the Talk page. It's a quite a bit of stuff to pile on at once and there's naturally no rush if you want me to circle back with smaller bits or go about it some other way, or just wait a few weeks for you to get around to it, or even just find someone else with more of an interest. I think you'll find the proposed products section sufficiently negative, but we may disagree about the significance of their corporate structure and their notability as an investment vehicle. I felt the sources made a pretty big deal about it. CorporateM (Talk) 08:35, 25 July 2015 (UTC)

I prefer not to get heavily involved with this article at this time, CorporateM. Although I understand your point, I think our opinions about what this particular article should look like are just too far apart at this time. I made a brief comment on Drmies' talk page also. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 22:52, 1 August 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Jeb Bush

The feedback request service is asking for participation in this request for comment on Talk:Jeb Bush. Legobot (talk) 00:00, 27 July 2015 (UTC)

I respectfully decline to comment. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 22:56, 1 August 2015 (UTC)

Problems with my Sandbox & Getting an article in draft form read by an editor

I have lost what was in my sandbox 2 times in one day (6 hours work in total) because the instructions regarding "Save" led me to believe it was going to be uploaded as a new article which I was not ready for yet. Did I not understand what is meant by "Save"? Is it just going to save as a Draft without uploading it as a new article?

Also, when I am happy with the draft how do I get the Table of Contents set up? Article Wizard is of no help with this.

Finally, how do I get an editor to look at my final draft so I make corrections before publishing it as a new article?

Thanks,

Steven Rich in Panama (talk) 18:02, 3 August 2015 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) Hello Steven, once you click "save" at User:Steven Rich in Panama/sandbox or at Draft:Panama Real Estate it will not become a live article. You can keep editing and saving your draft there until you think it is ready to go. When you feel ready for review, please put the character string {{AFC submission}} on top of your draft text and save again. This will alert the reviewers.
The table of content is created automatically once you have added at least three subsections with headings in the style of == First section ==, == Second section == etc. where you can put any text between the equals signs. De728631 (talk)

The deletion of my page

Hello Jim, I am not understanding that you "ripped up" and deleted my post. I have had many press mentions, and do some serious volunteering projects with my work. I don't understand the big difference between some of the people listed on wiki, and my company with unique designs. There is a lot to purse fads and history, which I discuss on my site.

Is it required first that my company be mentioned in Time magazine? Do I need to site all the sources of mention for you - will this help?

I would also like to get the writing back.

Becky or RMChAFFEE

RMChaffee@comcast.net

RMChaffee (talk) 07:28, 2 August 2015 (UTC)

Hello RMChaffee. I did not delete your page but simply offered my opinion of it since you asked for comments at the Teahouse. An administrator (not me) deleted it, only an administrator can restore the content, and I am not an administrator. Please read further about how notability is defined on Wikipedia. "Press mentions" are not sufficient. Instead we need significant coverage in reliable, independent sources. Material on your website about purse fads and history does not establish notability of your brand. Your website is not independent since you obviously control it. If your company is mentioned briefly in Time magazine, that is not enough. If, however, Time magazine and several other similar publications with professional editing staffs and good reputations for accuracy and fact checking wrote full length articles about your company, then that would be strong evidence of notability.
Please read and understand Your first article and Conflict of interest.
We have nearly 5 million articles on Wikipedia, many of which should be deleted, and poor quality new articles pour in constantly. We delete hundreds of such articles every day. Pointing out that other poorly referenced articles exist is not a logical argument for creating a new poorly referenced article. Instead, we either improve or delete those other articles. Cullen328 [[User


talk:Cullen328|Let's discuss it]] 07:52, 2 August 2015 (UTC)


So can you help me out in some way Mr. Cullen? RMChaffee (talk) 21:29, 3 August 2015 (UTC)

I replied at some length on your talk page, RMChaffee. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:41, 4 August 2015 (UTC)

Is this bad?

I'm not sure if I've done something wrong; user disputes my edit on my user talk here and I reverted them citing WP:DENY because they were making no sense and just sounded like they wanted to cause trouble. Their only contribution before that was the addition of unsourced, non-neutral and factually incorrect content. Should I have assumed good faith and replied or something? I responded but then changed my mind and reverted because they were making no sense and appeared to be acting in bad faith. They also insulted me by calling me 'Talk rubbish', which is not even a proper insult. Thanks, Rubbish computer 00:46, 4 August 2015 (UTC)

Hello Rubbish computer. This is a brand new editor. I would have used an initial edit summary and left a welcoming talk page message for them. Though their edit was unreferenced and pushed a POV, it was probably in good faith and not "rubbish", if you will forgive the expression. If I was in your shoes, I would not have reverted the comment on my talk page. I would have replied to their comment, referring to the appropriate policies and guidelines. If the conversation seemed to be heading out of control, I would have collapsed it and requested on their talk page for them to stay away from yours.
DENY applies to genuine trolls and I am unconvinced by the evidence that this person is truly a troll. They may be but it takes more of an ongoing pattern or something more explicit to draw that conclusion. I do not think you did anything terribly wrong, but since you asked for my advice, I am offering my own opinion about how things might have gone better. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:15, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
As for "talk rubbish", that could be an insult, or it could be a new user struggling with Wikipedia jargon and nicknames. Do your best to assume good faith, until there is strong evidence to the contrary. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:18, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
@Cullen328: Fair enough. I was worried I was going to get blocked or something. Rubbish computer 01:43, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
If editors got blocked for incidents like this, Rubbish computer, there would soon be no one left, except the very last blocking administrator. But we can all strive to be more welcoming. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:47, 4 August 2015 (UTC)

RfA

Cullen, I'm going to get straight to the point. I have had off-wiki talks with other editors trying to find candidates suitable for an RfA, and without exception they have all said "Why isn't Cullen328 an admin"? Seriously, you've got nothing to lose, I can cobble together a good nomination (which will include diplomacy, teahouse work, AfD stats, article work - especially Canadian drug charges and trial of Jimi Hendrix which I did the GA review for and article rescue) and I've already got people taking bets on it being included in WP:RFX200. What say you? Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 13:57, 10 July 2015 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind words, Ritchie333. I sent you an email on this matter. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 16:28, 10 July 2015 (UTC)
Allow me to echo Ritchie333's words here - I think you would be an ideal admin candidate, and I would love to see you run. I mean, why not? You would be a shoo-in, and the extra buttons are bound to be useful for things from time to time, even if you don't end up using them often. — Mr. Stradivarius ♪ talk ♪ 12:49, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
I appreciate your encouragement and that of other experienced editors, Mr. Stradivarius. Thank you very much. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:24, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
I just put Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Cullen328 on my watchlist so that I won't miss out on supporting such a proposal. Binksternet (talk) 01:48, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Thank you, Binsternet. Although I do not rule out taking that step, there are "real world" factors having nothing to do with Wikipedia that I have to manage successfully first. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:56, 4 August 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Park Yeon-mi

The feedback request service is asking for participation in this request for comment on Talk:Park Yeon-mi. Legobot (talk) 00:00, 2 August 2015 (UTC)

I do not think that I can contribute productively to that conversation at this time. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 02:00, 4 August 2015 (UTC)

Hi Cullen328, and thanks for your swift response on teahouse, In response to your question I did not take the dog picture and yes I did indeed get them from a dog rescue site but I am not able to find the copyrights to these pictures. am I not looking in the correct place??? where do I find them??? Thanks again--Dominoooo's (talk) 06:58, 5 August 2015 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dominoooo's (talk • contribs)

Hello Dominoooo's. I replied on your talk page. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 07:08, 5 August 2015 (UTC)

Hellpppppp!!!

Im not trying to gain privledges to show off or gain control or anything, I just wanted to be confirmed to gain more features sooner because i got hooked quickly on wikipedia but also because i wanted to request rollback rights and the right to be a pending changes reviewer because my favorite thing to do is stop vandalism and those tools would make it less of a pain for me and more of a learning proccess whrre i can enjoy it more and feel like i xan contribute more. I got confirmed and then because i requested two privldges to help improve wikipedia, some administrator thinks i cant handle myself and revokes my confirmation without wsrning. Its very frustrsting and i was proud that the user on wikipedia with the second most edits was the one to personally confirm me and then an administrator who thinks they know everything comes along and takes that away from me and makes wikipedia less enjoyable for me to help out on. TheEditorOfAllThingsWikipedia (talk) 07:10, 5 August 2015 (UTC)

Hello Theeditorofallthingswikipedia. I have given you my good faith advice, which you are free to accept or ignore as you see fit. The one thing that I will say is that many experienced editors disapprove of "hat collecting" behavior, so please consider that carefully. As a side note, I did not receive any advanced rights for many months after I started editing. I did just fine without them. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 07:16, 5 August 2015 (UTC)

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Hi Cullen328, okay I'm not sure if I as the downloader of the pictures have the authority but if able to I will attempt to delete them straight away. if I'm not able to I will get back to you and ask you to delete on my behalf if that's okay? --Dominoooo's (talk) 07:23, 5 August 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Nikola Tesla

The feedback request service is asking for participation in this request for comment on Talk:Nikola Tesla. Legobot (talk) 00:00, 9 August 2015 (UTC)

FYI

You might want to see Talk:Bob_Muglia#Lack_of_criticism. It's regarding another GA or CorporateM's reviewed by LavaBaron. SmartSE (talk) 12:32, 7 August 2015 (UTC)

I see that the content has been added to the article so I think I will stay away, so as not to ruffle any feathers. Thanks for the tip, though, Smartse. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:14, 9 August 2015 (UTC)

Learn to Live Article

Hi Jim,

Just reaching out to see if you had any specific thoughts about my article related to "Learn to Live, Inc." I welcome your thoughts on this. Thanks for your help by the way - I'm a bit new here and it is taking a little getting used to!

Esemque (talk) 00:13, 7 August 2015 (UTC)

I commented on this draft at the Teahouse. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:51, 9 August 2015 (UTC)

Licensing


Shall I wait for the image to be deleted then reupload with the appropriate info?

Many thanks, Craig

Far better to do it now, properly, Faroutsider. That way, the article is not adversely affected. The other deletion discussion can take its course. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 07:31, 11 August 2015 (UTC)

Slight problem

I thanked User:Icy monster gun for giving me a kitten when this seemed to be in response to me answering their question at the Teahouse. I did so be fire realising this was a vandalism-only account with the user at best messing about when they gave me a kitten. I got rid of the kitten, which was virtual rather than real. Should I add a general note to the user's talk page explaining my action, or just leave it?

On a side note I already thought it was suspicious that they asked the same question they'd asked three days ago. It's good to see that action was taken swiftly. :-) --Rubbish computer 21:44, 11 August 2015 (UTC)
I do not see any problem, Rubbish computer. You responded in good faith to what seemed like a friendly gesture. You have nothing to worry about. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 02:15, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
@Cullen328: Fair enough. Thanks. --Rubbish computer 02:18, 12 August 2015 (UTC)

Thank you Cullen328/ re. Roberta Grossman

Dear Cullen328:

Thank you for your encouraging words on my draft https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Roberta_Grossman

I have been working on this for several months. With my new additions of verifiable, high quality sources (NY Times, Washington Post, Wall St. Journal) can it be resubmitted again?

I appreciate your help and counsel.

Sincerely,


--Ahurvitz2 (talk) 15:15, 10 August 2015 (UTC)

You can resubmit your draft any time you want, Ahurvitz2. The major newspaper sources you mention seem to have mentioned Grossman only in passing. We are looking for sources that devote significant coverage to the topic (Grossman in this case) rather than passing mentions. We are looking for coverage that provides a variety of biographical information about Grossman. So, please continue adding such sources to the draft article. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:02, 12 August 2015 (UTC)

A 3RR report needs more info

Hello Cullen328. You have commented at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring#User:Vantastic2014 reported by User:Citobun (Result: ) which suggests you must know something about the article. A bunch of accounts have now been blocked by a checkuser per WP:Sockpuppet investigations/Vantastic2014 but Vantastic himself is not among them. If you read the SPI there is a sense that Vantastic2014 is not linked technically to the others. We might still use behavior to make a connection. If you have time to read the SPI, can you check if you see any convincing behavioral argument that implicates Vantastic2014? Otherwise, the SPI and the edit-warring case might both close with no action against Vantastic2014. Thanks, EdJohnston (talk) 21:30, 14 August 2015 (UTC)

Hello EdJohnston. I have not edited the article or even looked at it all that closely. Shortly before making that comment, I was sharing some of the dramatic photos and videos of the explosions with my wife, which are on many websites. I ran across a news article discussing Chinese government censorship of social media posts and then looked briefly at the Wikipedia article and noted with satisfaction that the matter was discussed here. I then read another online article about the matter, returned to Wikipedia for a more in-depth reading of our article, and noticed that the censorship content had disappeared in that two or three minute period. Before I could revert, another editor did. Checking the history, I saw that Vantastic2014 had removed the content, and that they had made several similar edits hours earlier. I also saw the edit warring notice on their talk page. That motivated me to make the comment at the edit warring investigation.
I needed to get to bed and have been mostly sleeping and working since then but I do notice that the edit that caught my attention was Vantastic2014's last one to date. So, I have no information or insights into this editor's possible sockpuppetry. I will keep an eye on both the article and the editor in question, and will give you a "heads-up" if I see anything out of line. Thanks. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 00:25, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your reply. I'll try to close the AN3 report within 12 hours if there is no new information. It's not easy to apply the edit warring rules when a new article is getting so many edits in a short time. EdJohnston (talk) 02:17, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
I understand completely, EdJohnston. Thank you for all the good work you do here. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 02:22, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Special Barnstar
Thank you for your general civility and willingness to both help extensively and continuously, along with the complete honesty of your advice. Rubbish computer 17:19, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
I appreciate that, Rubbish computer. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:22, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

Thank you for your response. And yes, it is a draft (in my Sandbox). I think I understand what you wrote, although I'll need to read #10 of the non-free content policy again. If I actually do understand correctly, I also do not need to include "Photograph courtesy of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Archives." Is that correct? JRicker,PhD (talk) 17:34, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

Hello JRicker,PhD. Here is the general rule: If you are writing a biography of a notable person who is dead, and there is no freely-licensed photo of the person available, then you can use a low resolution non-free photo without asking for permission, only in that one encyclopedia article (not a draft). You should say where the photo came from, (that archive in this case), and you need to explain your rationale for using the photo, referring to WP:NFCI #10. Please feel free to ask for clarification, or for help on other matters. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:47, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
OK, that clarifies the issue for me. Thank you! JRicker,PhD (talk) 17:49, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

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Please clarify "peril"

Closing discusssion with currently blocked editor

Dear Mr. Heaphy/Cullen: While discussing Wikipedia cyberbullying on Teahouse a few days ago, you said that I was "perilously close" to a violation that I had not committed. My attorney and I now would like you to state exactly what peril, that is, what consequences, you threatened against me. He has the entire text of what was discussed, including this post, so he has seen your two vague threats, and you do not need to re-copy those. This was after I reported a violation of law on Wikipedia: libel and cyberbullying on the "Naturopathy" page, where only anti-naturopaths are admitted to write false statements against the naturopathic medical profession and naturopathic physicians in particular. You then disparaged the naturopathic profession and naturopathic physicians, using the subjective, sloppy and biased terms "fringe" and "pseudoscience," without justification, and you defended those who had committed libel. Please clarify exactly what peril you threatened against me, using precise and specific language. Ininion (talk) 22:16, 16 August 2015 (UTC)

This matter is now being discussed at WP:ANI. I have nothing further to say to you, Ininion. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 23:33, 16 August 2015 (UTC)

Urinary tract Infection article discussion

okay, no problem, I'll add it back with a reference to a peer reviewed journal article documenting that the stuff is safe and efficacious. Clair Brown, Richard Katz and Michael McCulloch. ’Yeast Mannan Oligosaccharide Dietary Supplement In the Treatment of Chronically Acute Urinary Tract Infections: A Case Series’ UroTodayInternational Journal, Published June 27, 2012. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Richard8081 (talk • contribs) 12:07, 16 August 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for stopping by, Richard8081, and I wish you well. I believe that the conversation taking place on your own talk page will answer your questions. I am a generalist editor. The editors commenting there have expertise in medical topics. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:32, 17 August 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Snježana Kordić

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Lacking Balkans expertise, I think that I will refrain. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:52, 17 August 2015 (UTC)

I'd like to contribute

Dear Jim, I'm Irene, I'm italian, and I've started just few days ago walking in this beautiful wiki-world. I started 'cause I saw on an italian voice Andrea Liberovici that there were some mistakes. I knew Andrea from 20 years, I follow his work (he is composer and director) and I tried to put neutral information and references. Doing this, all the notes from wikipedia are gone. I saw there is a voice in english too. I don't know who did this, but I'd like to contribute if I can in the same way. I started to correct some mistakes and to insert some reference, but most of them are in italian. Do you think it could work too? I really appreciate f you can help me doing this work in the best way. Thank you in advance Irene--Irenenovello (talk) 10:06, 16 August 2015 (UTC)

Hello Irenenovello. Sorry for being slow to respond but I have been very busy. Italian language references are just fine, although English language sources are preferred. I am not sure what you mean by "all the notes from wikipedia are gone" because it looks to me like most of your additions to the article are still there. One editor did correct typographical errors. The article needs a more neutral tone, but that is a matter of editing. Please be more specific about your concerns. Thank you. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:49, 17 August 2015 (UTC)

Thank you Jim. The notes I mean in the italian pages are the issues, that are still there in the english pages. I'll try in these next days to improve the reference in the english one. Do you think the tone of the bio is still not neutral? Thank you so much. Irene --Irenenovello (talk) 08:40, 17 August 2015 (UTC)

Gloriosky! I knew that such a thing must exist!

Anyway, yes, please, let's discuss how I can include illustrative works of art for the Alberto Gómez Gómez article and pieces like it.

I certainly don't want Alberto's rights stomped upon, nor anyone else's for that matter. I have many such projects in mind and would like to get one right (more or less) from the beginning. Thank you for you kind invitation :-D Rmark1030 (talk) 19:28, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

Hello, Rmark1030. I suggest that you try to have the images deleted from Commons. When you upload them here on Wikipedia, use Template:Non-free 2D art. Read that thoroughly, including how to write a rationale, and emulate the examples of rationales. Good luck. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:38, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
Hello, and thank you, thank you, thank you! I will do exactly as you've recommended. Did I mention thank you? Rmark1030 (talk) 19:45, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
Hello. Perhaps I am being dense. I get the purpose and use of this template. I'm certain how to make an appropriate rationale. I'm equally certain that this case is squarely within the purview of the template. I just don't get the syntax. How would this look when completed? Would this be included in the text of the markup? If so, where – does it appear before the image, after the image, what? Is there an example of an article which deploys it? This last might be the most useful. I could copy, paste and edit as necessary. All of this, too, lacks the vital information: How to upload the image in the first place. Dunno. Oh, dear. Anyway. Working on it. Thanks again. Rmark1030 (talk) 20:55, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
Add referenced content to the article about the specific painting, including critical commentary, Rmark1030, When you upload an image file on Wikipedia, you need to fill out a form with all the information about the image. In this case, that would include a descriptive file name that should correspond to the name of the painting, You also want to add the artist name and other information about the painting. If it is on public display, where it is located. That creates an information page about the image that is always linked to the image. The image needs to be on your computer's hard drive (or equivalent), and should be low resolution, no more than 400 pixels wide.
The toolbar on the left side of the screen has an "Upload file" option. Click that and select the Upload Wizard. Choose the file from your hard drive. Give it the descriptive file name discussed above. Add information about the painting, artist and so on to the "Brief description" field, Click the bubble that says "This is a copyrighted, non-free work, but I believe it is Fair Use". Add the article name. Click the "None-free use rationale" that says "This image is the object of discussion in an article." Select "2 dimensional artwork (painting, drawing etc.)" and answer all other questions in the form to the best of your ability. Then click "upload". When the image has been uploaded successfully, you can then use it in that specific article.Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:38, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
(talk page stalker)@Rmark1030: I think Cullen's suggestion is a good one and something worth considering, especially as a way to protect the artist's interests; However, there are some drawbacks to licensing an image as non-free that you also should consider. Because such images are considered by Wikipedia to be protected by copyright, each use of the image needs to satisfy all ten of the criteria listed at WP:NFCCP. Out of the 10, the most difficult to satisfy for most images tends to be WP:NFCC#8 because the "contextual significance" typically requires that the image be subject of sourced critical commentary within the article itself. In other words, a non-free image cannot simply be used for decorative reasons (like in a gallery of images). For example, the way File:Daydreamer-W.jpg is being used in Alberto Gómez Gómez#Controversy would probably satisfy NFCC#8 because the image itself is the subject of critical commnetary which seems to be supported by a reliable source. In this case, it could be argued that seeing the image actually improves the reader's understanding of the "controversy" to such a degree that removing the image would be detrimental to that understanding. On the other hand, the way File:Sounds-W.jpg is being used in Alberto Gómez Gómez#Example of work would most likely not be considered acceptable per WP:NFG and NFCC#8 because the usage is primarily decorative and the image itself is not the subject of any sourced critical commentary. Finally, it's important to try and remember that any discussion of an image needs to be supported by a reliable source in the same way any information about Mr. Gomez needs ideally should be supported by a reliable source so that it is not considered "original research". - Marchjuly (talk) 14:42, 19 August 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your input, Marchjuly. Please note the comment I made above, where I wrote, "Add referenced content to the article about the specific painting, including critical commentary". I am well aware that random galleries of "fair use" images are not permitted. A fair use rationale for non-free use of a copyrighted image is not "licensing", since any good faith user can do that, but only the copyright user can "license" the image. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:39, 20 August 2015 (UTC)
Sorry about that Cullen. For some reason, I thought I referenced your "critical commentary" comment in my post, but I must have removed that part before clicking "Save page". It was late and I revised the post a few times so sorry if it seemed like I was correcting what you wrote. In addition, the "gallery" comment was really intended for Rmark1030 since they are still fairly new to Wikipedia and might not have been aware of it. Finally, in hindsight, as you point out, the way I used "licensing" was indeed inappropriate in this context. My bad. - Marchjuly (talk) 06:37, 20 August 2015 (UTC)
No problem, Marchjuly. It is clear that you took a careful look at the article and how each image was used, and how they related to the text. I appreciate your comments, and let's face it, this is a very complicated project and image usage is especially tricky. I still have much to learn. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:51, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Thank you for your note about German citations

Hi Cullen328, thanks for your helpful note about German citations in an English article. I'm fairly new to Wikipedia and want to make sure I create an article that has proper links. You mentioned interviews, or perhaps Q&As, wouldn't be ideal. But would profiles in major German newspapers work? Thanks again!! Harper70 (talk) 15:53, 20 August 2015 (UTC)Harper70

Hello Harper70. Independent reporting in national and regional newspapers helps establish notability. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 16:31, 20 August 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Rubin Carter

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Sandbox query

I accidentally saved an edit on my mobile to my sandbox which was not especially constructive and potentially disruptive, and I can't believe my stupidity at having accidentally saved it. I reverted it. Is this an issue? Thanks, --Rubbish computer 02:44, 27 August 2015 (UTC)

I just really don't want to be blocked for disruptive editing, as I want to continue to help here. --Rubbish computer 02:53, 27 August 2015 (UTC)
I do not think you have much to worry about since you reverted promptly, Rubbish computer, and editors are given a high degree of latitude with their sandboxes. On the other hand, fooling around like this does not improve the encyclopedia so I urge caution. See Wikipedia:About the Sandbox for more information. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:05, 27 August 2015 (UTC)

Thank you, I was just wondering. Apologies for this silliness. --Rubbish computer 03:06, 27 August 2015 (UTC)

I was worried they might have blocked me thinking my account had been compromised. --Rubbish computer 03:09, 27 August 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Bill Cosby

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I have done so. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:47, 29 August 2015 (UTC)

'Hours...'

Can you remove adult contemporary? Because it is not a genre, which has been discussed on talk page. 123.136.106.237 (talk) 04:26, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

 Done Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:11, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

Moshe Turner

Hello and thank you for your warm welcome.

Regarding the question I asked "creating an article", I twice wrote a lengthy reply to that discussion and twice it did not appear, whereas a short comment did. Before I do that again (in a word processor so it we be recoverable this time), where did those replies go?Onemosheturner (talk) 16:59, 2 September 2015 (UTC)

Hello Onemosheturner. I do not know what happened to your lengthy reply. Are you sure that you hit the "Save page" button? I will read what you have written but I am recovering from cataract surgery so do not have the energy for lots of research at the moment. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:06, 3 September 2015 (UTC)


Hi Jim. I hope your recovery goes quickly.

Here is the summary of what I wrote and apparently lost: Regarding my "notoriety":

Media appearances:

In 1979 a friend and I took a cross country bicycle trip. We were interviewed by a small-town newspaper in MN, and there was a large article about us in the Rapid City (SD) Journal.

In the mid-90's I wrote some articles that were published in some trade rags in North Carolina.

Somewhere around 1999 the Raleigh, NC News and Observer ran a story about a small kosher grocery I had opened.

I am a member on ResearchGate.org, and have posted an unpublished article there and have also participated in some Q and A activity. I get a LOT of profile views (I don't know why).

I have participated in some interest groups on LinkedIn and get some profile views there.

I have had a significant presence on FaceBook in the Narcolepsy / Cataplexy Education Focused Group for about the last year and a half. I have a little bit of a reputation as someone who knows a few things to the extent that my name is sometimes given out to people in other groups/forums as a resource and I get the odd email now and again from those people.

I think the real media presence will begin as soon as the NICER Foundation, the charity I founded, receives the tax exemption we've applied for from IRS. It's taking forever. As soon as we get that I am going to unleash a tidal wave of press releases and I think at least one media outlet somewhere will pick up the story. Perhaps someone will interview me. I will continue with press releases and fundraising schemes as long as I am able.

You might want to take a lot at the web site: https://nicer.ngo

Note the "dot ngo" domain name. It means we've been certified by OnGood as a for real charitable institution.

Anyway, perhaps we should table this until something happens in that area?

Thanks for your continued help and interest.

Moshe

Onemosheturner (talk) 20:22, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

To everything there is a season ...

Simply because one good tern deserves another.

— not really here discuss 23:04, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

Very pretty. Thank you, Me? I'm not really here. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 23:15, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
You're very welcome. Of course, since you have now changed the "Picture of the Day" on your User page it was only amusing for about an hour or so. I'm afraid I'm at a complete loss when it comes to puns relating to Titian. :( — not really here discuss 01:04, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
If I was writing a limerick, it would be about fishin'. But it was a bot that changed the picture. I am not nearly that punctual. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:17, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
I checked today's photo, Me? I'm not really here, and my only comment is that Bacchus is the official Greco-Roman god of the Napa Valley, where I am fortunate enough to live. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:22, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
There was a mathematical statistician
Who posted a tern in high definition
His pic was a flop
Due to a timely bot
Tchanging t'other tern into a Titian
The "t" in "tchanging" is silent as in "tsunami" but required for the alliteration to work.  :( — not really here discuss 02:16, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

👍 Like Cullen328 Let's discuss it 02:21, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

So as not to deprive you of a fishin' limerick ...
My last fishing trip was a flop
The rain and the wind wouldn’t stop
A tern ate my fish
But my wife got her wish
The fish I took home came from the shop
— not really here discuss 03:16, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

Please comment on Talk:Lists of mathematicians

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