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More FLC conflicts

I see you're busy with other issues, but there are pressing matters at FLC for you or TRM to handle (I assume he's watching). I have supports at four FLCs, including the current bottom three, that are almost ready for a decision. Either TRM (he also supported one of them) or yourself should handle these closures if possible, as it is better for the process if I recuse myself after supporting. Thanks. Giants2008 (27 and counting) 00:48, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

FLC is tops on my priority list for tomorrow. Dabomb87 (talk) 02:39, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured article statistics

Hi Dabomb87, congrats on the TFA job! I updated Wikipedia:Featured article statistics yesterday. Could you please make the FAR log for July, or if there is someone else who does this, could you please let me know and I will ask them? Thanks, Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 03:16, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks so much for doing that ... the FAR log should be done month-end by Dana boomer or Nikkimaria, the FAR delegates-- not sure why they never do it, would you have time to inquire? SandyGeorgia (Talk) 03:17, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Yeah, I can ask them both tomorrow. I always feel better if someone double checks my math / edits. Ruhrfisch _><>°^° 03:54, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

The numbers look good, and I've created the June log. Cheers, Dabomb87 (talk) 04:23, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Thank you

...for doing this. It was getting really annoying! Absconded Northerner (talk) 14:52, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Can you.....

Hello there! Since you've left feedback over at my previous FLCs, would you be able to do so again for my current FLC: Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance/archive1. I would very much appreciate it Crystal Clear x3 02:20, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

One thing

On a trial basis, I am not posting routine comments like "points look good" unless there is an actual dispute. We are having fewer exaggerated point claims than we once did.

Also, please feel free to run any of my articles you deem appropriate. I suppose we'll hold our breaths a bit until the blurb goes protected, but I don't that not running them helps matters any either.--Wehwalt (talk) 01:58, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Delete

Excuse me, Dabomb. Would it be possible for you to delete Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Radiohead discography/archive1? I noticed that the nominator has been banned as a sock puppet. GamerPro64 21:27, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

GreatOrangePumpkin (talk · contribs) has volunteered to take over the nomination, so I would rather leave it open for a bit. Dabomb87 (talk) 21:29, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

FLC note

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of France national football team captains/archive1 is the oldest current FLC, and both me and TRM have supported. With that in mind, you're going to be best-suited to close this one. The same is true for Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Philadelphia Phillies all-time roster (L)/archive1, although it's not as old. Hope all is well. Giants2008 (27 and counting) 19:14, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

M D

Hi Dabomb - the reverting has continued, please block as required or protect as I requested earlier at RFPP , thanks. Off2riorob (talk) 00:52, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

I blocked Context23 (talk · contribs) for introducing problematic material into a BLP. Dabomb87 (talk) 00:56, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks - Off2riorob (talk) 00:58, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Box Office Mojo

Sorry for bugging you, but if possible, can you tell me how reliable we consider Box Office Mojo regarding film grosses, total run-time etc? — Legolas ^(talk2me) 13:17, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

I think BoxOfficeMojo has been considered reliable. The Washington Post has cited it. Dabomb87 (talk) 14:13, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for your help

Thanks for Semi-Protecting the page, Minute to Win It challenges for me. Doing this will insure that the page will no longer be tampered by IP Users.cyberpower (talk) 18:39, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Robert Brokenshire

Hey, could you please reapply the date script? There was an edit conflict? Christianperson (talk) 19:17, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

Done. By the way, we don't link dates; see MOS:UNLINKDATES. Dabomb87 (talk) 22:39, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks Christianperson (talk) 00:05, 10 July 2011 (UTC)

Somerset TFAR

Thanks for letting me know. I will do a polish and let the project know.— Rod ^talk 07:16, 10 July 2011 (UTC)

Watch The Throne unprotection request

I believe there is now enough information available about Watch The Throne to unprotect its article. Jay-Z has posted an official track list on his blog, they have revealed the album cover, and a single (H.A.M.) has been released for a while now. I have also seen a few articles on the background and history of the album. I'm asking that you at least reassess whether or not there is enough information to unprotect. Thanks Sammoocow (talk) 02:02, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Zvonko Busic

What is it here you are protecting actually? Painting a terrorist as a freedom fighter? Which way it is in sync to this encyclopaedia--66.151.103.9 (talk) 12:56, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Ajmal Kasab

Hello, I notice you've semi-protected the Kasab article but you have protected the wrong version... The correct revision before the vandalism is http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ajmal_Kasab&oldid=439271267

~~Are you sure? That version gives a birthdate inconsistent with what the source states.~~ Dabomb87 (talk) 15:38, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

OK, I see that different sources state otherwise. Mea culpa. Other editors have fixed the article and changed the references. Dabomb87 (talk) 15:54, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Watch The Throne unprotection request

There are tons of information about the upcoming album "Watch The Throne" by Jay-Z and Kanye West revealed via official announcement. Here are the lists:

I believe there is enough information available in order to unprotect this page. Thanks in advance.
PwrWikia (talk) 18:26, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Done. Remember that the article should use reliable secondary sources. Dabomb87 (talk) 01:32, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

Shouldn't be Watch the Throne? The "the" is not captalized. Tbhotch.^™ Grammatically incorrect? Correct it! See terms and conditions. 01:37, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

Heh

This made me chuckle! A long NAO rationale for indef protect, followed by your 2 week protection :) Is it me, or has there been a pick up in (Non-administrator comment) at RPP recently? Is it part of a pre-RFA policy familiarisation push? Anyway, thought I'd say thanks for the smile! Ged UK 12:52, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

Request regarding the Joss Ackland article

Hello Dabomb87. Last month you protected this article Joss Ackland (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) due to numerous IP's attempting to insert unsourced info. Well it looks like activity is starting to pick up again. Today this new IP 173.99.127.162 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) attempted to insert the same unsourced info from last month and one minute later 71.10.61.68 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) began edited the article again. This 71 IP has been the main one editing in this situation but there have been several others. They all seem to geolocate to Kansas so I suspect that these are the same person(s). I don't think that there are any admin actions to be taken at the moment but I would like to request that you put Joss Ackland's article on your watchlist. Normally, I wouldn't request this but several days worth of lightening storms in my neighborhood have left me internet connection a bit dodgy and I would like to know that other eyes are watching the situation if I can't. If you are too busy to do this I sure will understand. Thanks for you time and have a wonderful weekend. MarnetteD | Talk 20:45, 15 July 2011 (UTC)

Sorry for the delayed reply, but I have done so. Dabomb87 (talk) 21:54, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for your assistance. Thinks seem to have normalized here so I am back online without the constant drop offs. The IPs haven't returned since my request but, as they were tenacious about this last month, we will just have to see how things unfold. Thanks again and cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 17:19, 18 July 2011 (UTC)

Pre review of FLC

Hi. I see you are one of the people in charge of FL candidates. I haven't done one before and was wondering if you'd take an early look at List of stutterers and see if you can let me know at least the obvious fixes. One thing I'm not sure of from looking at FLs is how much to link in the comments column. Per responses to my query at Talk:FLC, I used List of Washington & Jefferson College alumni as an example. Thank you for any help.PumpkinSky talk 01:32, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Looks pretty good at a brief glance. Couple things: 1) we don't start the lead with the phrase "This is a list..." anymore. Just jump right into it and explain the disorder (see List of people with hepatitis C as an example). 2) The tables with BC dates in the "Lifetime" columns will need sortkeys (such as {{dts}}) to sort properly. 3) I didn't look at every source, but ensure that printed publications are italicized, and more importantly, that you are using the highest-quality sources, especially those relating to living people. For example, I'm not sure since I don't speak German, but this source appears to be a blog. Hope this helps, and good luck at FLC. Dabomb87 (talk) 04:14, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. I see you have a neat script for dashes. PumpkinSky talk 09:39, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Yes, User:GregU/dashes.js is a very handy tool. You might consider installing it yourself. Dabomb87 (talk) 15:22, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

I've put it on my tools page. PLs see the FLC. KV5 wants me to format the dates in a way that breaks dts. No way I can please both of you. PumpkinSky talk 01:16, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

KV5 has done one of the tables using dtsh. You may or may not want to look it over. PumpkinSky talk 01:49, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

I'm not quite up to speed on the latest sorting templates. KV5, on the other hand, is a pro with lists, so I would go with his advice. Dabomb87 (talk) 03:20, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

A question

Is the Alternative Film Guide a RS? Here is their terms of use [1] Crystal Clear x3 06:35, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

Depends on what you're citing. The terms of use claims that the site has been "mentioned in numerous publications, among them the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and The Guardian." If you could find actual examples of this, that would surely lend to the website's credibility. Dabomb87 (talk) 15:20, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

I'm trying to cite it as a source for a FLC accolades list. Crystal Clear x3 19:44, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

I know, I was referring to the type of information you're referencing. I probably wouldn't use the site for any high-level analysis or contentious material about a living person, but if you're verifying that the film received certain accolades, that's probably fine. As I said above, specific instances in which reputable publications cited the website will do much to back up its reliability. Dabomb87 (talk) 21:07, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

TFA in two paragraphs?

Wikipedia:Today's featured article/July 20, 2011, at the time of writing, is in two paragraphs, which is the first time I have seen this at TFA. Looking at the edit history, you scheduled it as one paragraph but it's been split into two. "Suggested formatting" instructions at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/instructions specifically state one paragraph, but I have no idea whether they are set in stone or writ in water. Raul hasn't been active for several days, so over to you... Regards, Bencherlite ^Talk 08:39, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

I see that another admin has merged the two paragraphs back together. Dabomb87 (talk) 14:52, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

IP hopper 220.156.10.xxx repeatedly vandalizing pages.

Hi there, I previous made a request for page protection [2] which was declined but you did offer to keep the page on your watchlist. The same vandal now appears to be attacking another similar page (articles of Chinese dramas produced by Mediacorp), wit a similar MO (introducing science fiction/fantasy elements into contemporary drama articles) which you can see from the edit histories [3]. His edit histories imply a past history wth me which I assume to be from the previous report. I could be wrong, but it seems too much of a coincidence. Seeking your assistance on tnis, especially in removing his edit summaries which are quite "unfriendly" to put it mildly, thanks. Zhanzhao (talk)|

Since when are my edit summaries unfriendly to a consistent vandal (Referring to User:Zhanzhao)? I may be an anonymous IP, but I add truth to many of the Chinese dramas in an effort to improve the quality of Wikipedia.202.156.10.12 (talk) 09:51, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

The article has been fully protected by The Rambling Man (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA). Dabomb87 (talk) 15:17, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

Question about TFA nomination process

If a TFA nomination is bumped from the page, is it considered acceptable to readd it when there is space available even if the oppose ratio is above 50%? - Algorerhythms (talk) 02:28, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

You can go ahead and add it. If other regulars think it should be bumped off again, they'll say so. Dabomb87 (talk) 15:09, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

Request to unprotect

Can you unprotect Anders Behring Breivik. I understand you originally protected it over the redirect edit war. The dispute was escalated to a redirect proposal, that ended in hung consensus. To allow anonymous contributors back to the article, it would be nice if you could unprotect this (like the main article) --hydrox (talk) 07:18, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

I second this. Eminently reasonable requests are being made on the talk page to add details to the article and this is not being done. Please either take responsibility for processing all the comments on the talk page or unprotect the article. 82.32.186.24 (talk) 14:56, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

Actually, as the log indicates, I protected because of vandalism; it had nothing to do with the redirect war (had it been, I probably would have applied full protection). That said, I'll give unprotection a try. Dabomb87 (talk) 14:57, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

Another FLC closure needed

This time it's Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Giro d'Italia general classification winners/archive2, where TRM and I have already supported. When this is ready to close, you're the one who should do it, since you're the only one of the directors who hasn't supported. Thanks again. Giants2008 (27 and counting) 20:52, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

Proposal for changing the text at the bottom of TFA

Talk:Main_Page#Adding_the_FA.2FGA_count Tony (talk) 01:36, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

Can I get your opinion on this

Hi again! I would love to nominate this article for FLC ( List of awards and nominations received by Kid Cudi ) but I'm a bit worried that some might oppose it as the list of Kid Cudi's nominations isn't that big (i.e might strongly suggest the noms be merged in with his article). So do you think it has enough to warrant its own article and be nominated for FL?

I can't say for sure, but usually awards lists of that size have been looked down upon at FLC. For example, List of awards and nominations received by Fiona Apple was delisted and Fiona had 18 nominations at the time the FLRC closed. Dabomb87 (talk) 03:48, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

Template:Use dmy dates

Dabomb87, Template:Use dmy dates appears be adding extra line spacing to articles onto which it is transcluded. I see that you have admin rights and have made some edits to that template in the past. When you get a chance, could you see if you can remove the extra spacing? Thanks. Jweiss11 (talk) 06:12, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

List of Bleach manga volumes

Hey dude. This FLRC is longish in the tooth and hasn't had any comments for some time. Ready to close I think, but I've commented so if you'd be so kind....! The Rambling Man (talk) 18:58, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

And while the FLC on List of Grand Rapids Griffins seasons isn't that old, it's worth noting that both me and Giants believe it to be wholly inadequate...! The Rambling Man (talk) 19:06, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for the update; I'll get to FLC in about 12 hours. Dabomb87 (talk) 03:49, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

I'll have to delay this a little while. Dabomb87 (talk) 15:29, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

User:Xcbxcbasfs Persistent sockpuppetry, vandalism. What to do?

This guy has a long documented history of sock-puppetry and vandalism on this one page: Columbia University School of General Studies. He deletes, removes, and ignores any evidence provided that would counter his deliberate lies. He recently got blocked, but he has started immediately since the block was raised. Plus, this page has been fully protected before because of him. Any solution to this problem? (Apparently he got rejected from the school.) --Petersonsboard (talk) 18:35, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

I apologize; it seems he has already been blocked. Thanks anyways.--Petersonsboard (talk) 18:59, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

User talk:ILCammino

Heads up: Did you mean to block this user? You haven't. -- Alexf^(talk) 20:12, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

Hmm, not sure what happened there. Thanks for the notice. Dabomb87 (talk) 23:07, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

Book spam

Hi, Dabomb87. Per your comments here, please be aware of this and this. If you look at the history of the article, this has been going on for months. They've used two different accounts plus multiple IPs, they consistently refuse to engage in any discussion, and they just keep coming back. The post to the talk page today—their first—is nothing more than thinly veiled promotional copy for their book. Semi-protection would be much appreciated. I guess I could also go to SPI. I've never done that before, but it has become a bit frustrating. (I'm not reverting them this time.) Rivertorch (talk) 18:31, 27 July 2011 (UTC)

I've semi'd the article. Dabomb87 (talk) 04:16, 28 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks! Rivertorch (talk) 05:18, 28 July 2011 (UTC)

Update: They've ~~rolled out an older sock that I wasn't aware of, to get past the autoconfirmed barrier, and~~ added the spam content again. I don't have time to mess with SPI today; I've never requested that, and I want to do it right. Any chance of a short-term upgrade to full protection ~~or a quack-induced block of the apparent sockmaster~~ in the meantime? Rivertorch (talk) 16:39, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

FYI. Contact at last. Rivertorch (talk) 09:09, 31 July 2011 (UTC)

Hello, Dabomb87. I am a conscientious, committed contributor to the articles on Paul Mooney (writer), Richard Halliburton, and, to a lesser extent, Moye Stephens and William Alexander (Levy) in keeping with the highest reportorial standards of wikipedia. My aim is to offer reliable, up-to-date, authoritative, and trustworthy information, well-written and in exposition sound. In the past I have been asked by an editor to develop and refine such materials as were in articles about these subjects. As one who works regularly with Halliburton, Mooney, Alexander and (again), to a lesser extent, Stephens' materials, I am aware of other relevant scholarship in these areas. Faithful to the demands and rigors of responsibble journalistic reportage, when such pertinent scholarship appears (as Flying Carpets, Flying Wings, for instance), I think it important to share these with other researchers and readers in general. I have published a number of articles on a wide variety of subjects in scholarly journals, and recently my book on the lives of Richard Halliburton was published by McFarland. I have a Ph.D. in History, and an M. L. S. in Library and Information Science. Regarding relevant encyclopedia writing, I have written the article on Ancient Near Eastern Libraries for the Encyclopedia of Library History. I am grateful to info-en-o@wikipedia.org for referring me to you. And please remove such slurs to my name (e.g., the 'apparent' so-and-so) as create emotional distress. I don't deserve these. Gerry Max — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gerry Max (talk • contribs) 14:37, 31 July 2011 (UTC)

Re: Wikipedia:Featured list removal candidates/List of Bleach manga volumes/archive1

Should I? I thought nominator weren't able to do that. However, consensus seems to delist, but only one editor reviewed it. Regards.Tintor2 (talk) 14:27, 29 July 2011 (UTC)