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Hello, Home Lander, and welcome to Wikipedia!

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Thank you! Guessing I was in the appropriate place. Home Lander (talk) 04:53, 29 January 2017 (UTC)

Templates

You don't have much history under this account, but as long as you are using warning templates (which is unusual for a new editor) you would do well to read this. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Jonathunder (talk) 22:38, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

Hi there, I just studied up hard on the templates and policies and then decided to dive in headfirst. Hope I'm doing well. Didn't realize your editing history until just now. Thanks. Home Lander (talk) 22:45, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Home Lander. You have new messages at DashyGames's talk page.
Message added 21:03, 2 February 2017 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

DashyGames (talk) 21:03, 2 February 2017 (UTC)

February 2017

Information icon Hello Home Lander. Thanks for patrolling new pages – it's a very important task! I'm just letting you know, however, that there is consensus that we shouldn't tag pages as lacking context (CSD A1) and/or content (CSD A3) moments after they are created. It is also suggested that pages that might meet CSD A7 criteria not be tagged for deletion immediately after they are created. It's usually best to wait at least 10–15 minutes for more content to be added if the page is very short, and the articles should not be marked as patrolled. Tagging such pages in a very short space of time may drive away well-meaning contributors, which is not good for Wikipedia. Attack pages (G10), blatant nonsense (G1), copyright violations (G12) and pure vandalism/blatant hoaxes (G3) should of course still be tagged and deleted immediately. Thanks. KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 20:53, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

Hi there, the user had created two blanks in a row (the other is now tagged as well), and I figured it had been long enough. Thanks. Home Lander (talk) 20:59, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

Information icon Hi Home Lander. We appreciate your enthusiasm but please refrain from tagging articles for now – some maintenance tasks are not suitable for beginners. New Page Review requires significant experience, which you don't have yet. However, if you have already made at least 200 mainspace edits, you can enroll at the Counter Vandalism Academy to learn about keeping pages free of nonsense. Consider doing recent changes patrol for vandalism instead. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me on my talk page. KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 20:54, 3 February 2017 (UTC) KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 20:54, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

Already doing (and enjoying) heavy recent change patrol. Thanks. Home Lander (talk) 20:59, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

Information icon Hello, I'm XboxGamer22408. I noticed that you recently removed some content from Dylan Van Duyne without adequately explaining why. In the future, it would be helpful to others if you described your changes to Wikipedia with an accurate edit summary. If this was a mistake, don't worry; the removed content has been restored. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. XboxGamer22408talk to me 03:18, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

Please note the page history, the author requested a deletion of the page but Twinkle will not let me tag for author's request without removing the other tags. Home Lander (talk) 03:21, 4 February 2017 (UTC)
OK, that's fine. As another editor stated previously, I would recommend checking out the WP:CVUA if you want to learn more about vandalism cleanup. XboxGamer22408talk to me 03:24, 4 February 2017 (UTC)
Heavily reviewed and noted ahead of time. Thanks. :) Home Lander (talk) 03:26, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

A message from ElectricXplorer

You said my page called England is not China was inappropriate. Why? ElectricXplorer (talk) 18:26, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

Stop creating inappropriate pages and do something more productive instead. Home Lander (talk) 18:27, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

You did not answer my question. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ElectricXplorer (talk • contribs) 18:33, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

NPP

Hi, we appreciate your enthusiasm, but the patrolling of new pages is not for beginners. If you wish to help keep Wikipedia clean of unwanted content, please consider enrolling at the WP:CVUA to learn how to combat basic vandalism. When you have graduated and demonstrated your use of the Rollback tool, you will then be able to apply for New Page Reviewer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me on my talk page. Happy editing! Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 22:11, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

Hi there. Aside from new pages, recent change patrol has been the bulk of my edits. I absolutely intend to apply for rollback rights once I feel it is appropriate. Thanks! Home Lander (talk) 00:58, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

February 2017

Caution Hi Home Lander. Please stop patrolling articles now – your patrolling does not appear to be in accordance with the instructions at New Page Patrol. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me on my talk page. KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 21:22, 4 February 2017 (UTC) KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 21:22, 4 February 2017 (UTC)

KGirlTrucker81, Please see my CSD log. I am not tagging pages which I am not entirely clear on, and I reviewed WP:New_pages_patrol before starting. Home Lander (talk) 21:27, 4 February 2017 (UTC)
(edit conflict) You've hastily tagged A1 and A3 per WP:BITE. And also, You've only have 300+ mainspace edits or barely don't do any content work. Please come back to patrolling pages with more experience. KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 21:41, 4 February 2017 (UTC)
I believe you're probably referring to Darcey Leeney. I'm no longer able to view the content as it has been deleted, but if this the one I'm thinking of, I tagged it fairly early as it was bordering on an attack page (referred to someone as a cyberbully), and I debated tagging it as such. Since I wasn't positive, I ended up choosing A7 as it clearly was not and was never going to be considered notable. It ended up being deleted for the exact rationale I had a gut feeling it was (attack page), so I don't consider it hasty to tag such an article early for that reason, per se. Home Lander (talk) 00:54, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
No, multiple pages as I checked your CSD log not the article you're referring to. KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 02:25, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
In my opinion, tagging the Darcey Leeney article was fine, especially as it had been deleted previously. However, the content was different second time around and you should have used the G10 tag instead. Maybe the choice of criteria is an area for you to work on. Deb (talk) 09:20, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
Thank you for your comments, Deb. Home Lander (talk) 18:11, 6 February 2017 (UTC)

Blocking problem

I am here on behalf on the editor who was blocked. He was not trying to be mean. He was trying to help. I hope you can find it in your heart to let him have another chance. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.174.132.228 (talk) 17:09, 6 February 2017 (UTC)

Well, I can't even block users, and I don't even know which editor you're referring to. Speak with the admin who blocked whoever it is, but if the blocked user is in fact one that I've had contact with lately, good luck with your above argument. Home Lander (talk) 18:14, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
The one who is trying to help, that EdJohnston blocked, yes. He was trying to help, he was accused of disruptive editing, which he claims is not. And it seems EdJohnston is ignoring him, in a bad way. You talk to him, I think the blocked editor has learned his lesson, honest. He told me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.174.132.158 (talk) 19:29, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
Why, I'm offended. And I'm sure that my friend is offended by that too. You should think twice before what you say. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:100D:B12F:E4E5:CDB:D8B8:6772:40E8 (talk) 00:31, 7 February 2017 (UTC)
Can't we please let it slide by and move on? He has learned his lesson and he really really promised he won't do that again. Honest. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.174.134.114 (talk • contribs) 12:58, February 8, 2017 (UTC)
The blocked user has a unblocked template and he's being ignored. Can you please forgive him and unblock him?

A message from CambridgeBayWeather

I checked and found a reference from the German Wikipedia and there more at Google news. CambridgeBayWeather, Uqaqtuq (talk), Sunasuttuq 21:36, 11 February 2017 (UTC)

Thanks. The only references I was seeing were Facebook links via Twitter that were in German, and the haphazard Google translations made it difficult to determine if they were reliable or not. Appreciated, and I'll keep monitoring the page for anything else that comes up. Home Lander (talk) 21:39, 11 February 2017 (UTC)
Oh yeah, now I'm seeing way more results coming in on Google news. Home Lander (talk) 21:40, 11 February 2017 (UTC)

Rollbacker and reviewer

Hello Home Lander. Your account has been granted the "rollbacker" and "pending changes reviewer" user rights. These user rights allow you to review other users' edits on pages protected by pending changes and quickly revert the edits of other users.

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Please keep in mind these things when going to use rollback:
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The list of articles awaiting review is located at Special:PendingChanges, while the list of articles that have pending changes protection enabled is located at Special:StablePages. You may find the following pages useful to review:

Feel free to leave a message on my talk page if you run into troubles or have any questions about appropriate/inappropriate use of reviewer or rollback. If you no longer want either of these user rights, contact me and I'll remove it, alternatively you can leave a request on the administrators' noticeboard. Happy editing! Swarm ♠ 20:03, 12 February 2017 (UTC)

A message from Mikeoc86

Mikeoc86 (talk) 19:23, 15 February 2017 (UTC) what was vandalism? I added some photos to the page. There was no vandalism there.

Earlier in the sequence it appeared to me that you were removing content from the page, but upon reviewing it, it looks as though you are editing in good faith so I have reverted my own edits. Note that your filename for the new photo you uploaded is also reflective of your username rather than what the file depicts. Home Lander (talk) 19:33, 15 February 2017 (UTC)

Accidental Revert

Is it somewhat ironical that you reverted my contribution despite me being a resident of the said location? I believe that am more informed of the details in the aforementioned area, just a polite suggestion, no harm intended. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SethMakaiWamboi (talk • contribs) 17:31, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

Well, that doesn't exactly make much of a difference. The edit I reverted was WP:UNSOURCED, and taking a look at some of your other edits here, it looks like virtually all of them are as well. Having personal knowledge of what you are writing about doesn't make it acceptable to just introduce it to a page, and it in fact can lean toward WP:COI. You might want to take a look at these pages I've linked regarding contributing here before you continue. Home Lander (talk) 20:27, 17 February 2017 (UTC)..

What then might I do to make it valid SethMakaiWamboi (talk) 20:35, 17 February 2017 (UTC)User:SethMakaiWamboi

You'll need to start citing sources of information. Have a good look through pages such as WP:HOW and WP:CITE to learn more. Also, when you're writing on a talk page or user talk page like this one, you can easily sign your posts by entering ~~~~ at the end. If you don't, a bot will likely find and sign your comments for you (like it did above). Home Lander (talk) 20:37, 17 February 2017 (UTC)
Also, if you'd like, you can add the template shown on this page to your user page and an administrator or very experienced user can "adopt" you to help you learn the ropes here. I personally act mostly in the role of a janitor here, and therefore do not generally contribute much actual written content compared to most. Home Lander (talk) 20:49, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

Why can't you adopt me then? SethMakaiWamboi (talk) 20:51, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

Well, like I wrote above, I'm probably not the one most fit for the job there. If you'd like, you can just open this page, scroll all the way down to the bottom and click the "Request an adopter" button there. Then just follow the prompts in the text and click "save changes" at the bottom to post your request. Home Lander (talk) 20:55, 17 February 2017 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For guiding me along the right path .Thank you. May you be more determined to help othersSethMakaiWamboi (talk) 22:09, 17 February 2017 (UTC)


I'm forever indebted to you. Thanks. SethMakaiWamboi (talk) 22:10, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

No problem. Good luck with your editing. Home Lander (talk) 22:16, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

The Henry Ford

Exactly what's wrong with it? It's a proper hatnote. It leads to the dab page, and "THE" Henry Ford is literally Henry Ford, (like "THE" Elvis Presley, etc. with "The" emphasizing the primary person) -- 65.94.168.229 (talk) 05:19, 18 February 2017 (UTC)

That was my blunder. I must have been looking at the previous edit, because I thought you removed it rather than inserting it. Home Lander (talk) 05:21, 18 February 2017 (UTC)
Ah. Ok -- 65.94.168.229 (talk) 05:23, 18 February 2017 (UTC)

No Title

I put the external link there because it was a source & I did not know where to put it. Thank you for removing it though, I am trying to learn the rules & where to place things on wiki. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheBlair (talk • contribs)

No problem. Have a look at WP:LINKS and other policy pages to learn more. Home Lander (talk) 19:09, 19 February 2017 (UTC)

A message from 174.24.57.189

Hello,

Thanks for the message on the Pueblo, CO page-- I was playing with it and am not a pro at editing, but did want support/ citations. What I did is used a link to a lower section of the page, which has several sourced references. Hope that satisfies you and good working with you! 174.24.57.189 (talk) 04:35, 21 February 2017 (UTC)

Well, as a previous editor noted, your addition there is a bit vaguely worded, and considering that the article already contains the green-related information elsewhere I'm feeling it would probably be better without it. Also, I'm seeing that your IP address does come back to Colorado Springs, so if you are connected in some way to what you are editing, you might want to take a look at WP:COI. Another editor has since reverted your addition again, so it's probably better left as it is now. Home Lander (talk) 04:47, 21 February 2017 (UTC)

AC Omonia

The head coach of AC Omonia has been released by the Club. Release — Preceding unsigned comment added by 31.205.145.213 (talk) 17:12, 23 February 2017 (UTC)

I didn't recall reverting the above edit, but the proof is in the pudding that I did. May have just been my mistake or the program had a hiccup, but none-the-less I scratched the warning on your page and left a note on the article that the revert was in error. Home Lander (talk) 17:23, 23 February 2017 (UTC)

National Anthem of South Ossetia

Please take a look at the National Anthem of South Ossetia page. Do you see anything strange about it? Apparently, I do. The template and description had been duplicated by accident and I have been trying to remove them. –103.199.16.111 (talk) 01:31, 23 February 2017 (UTC)

Duplication has been removed. –Home Lander (talk) 17:27, 23 February 2017 (UTC)
Could've done it myself. –103.199.16.111 (talk) 19:52, 23 February 2017 (UTC)

XTB

Attempting to update the XTB page to prevent it from being permanently deleted. I work at XTB, please contact me at benjamin.watts@xtb.com if you have any questions/would like to challenge my edits. First time actually editing a Wikipedia page, so forgive me for any formatting errors. I think you may have undone my edits because of this? I've corrected them (I think) so please do not delete again.

Thanks! Ben — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.169.55.226 (talk) 16:44, 24 February 2017 (UTC)

It's fine for you to remove a PROD tag, but you also erased the general notability tag which I have restored. I also left you a message on your talk page. Home Lander (talk) 16:47, 24 February 2017 (UTC)

Okay, thank you for your quick response and explanation. Completely understood. I'd like to request these edits if possible please? not totally sure how I go about doing that.

Thanks, Ben80.169.55.226 (talk) 16:54, 24 February 2017 (UTC)

Well so far all you've added are new sources and one new statement that is also sourced, so I don't see any issues so far. Just make sure that you're staying WP:NEUTRAL and citing what you are going to add. Home Lander (talk) 17:06, 24 February 2017 (UTC)

A message from KADIR MALIKS

KADIR MALIKS (talk) 17:15, 25 February 2017 (UTC)hlw sir i want to added some new articles on that page with the purpose of updation so plz allow me sir

KADIR MALIKS (talk)Are u lived in ratangarh or any other palace ? —Preceding undated comment added 17:16, 25 February 2017 (UTC)

Your first set of edits was reverted because you added a statement with no source, plus you added an image in an inappropriate location (in between another image and its subtitle). I have now reverted your second edit because you added an extra heading to a location that already had one, plus the image still was in between the first image and its subtitle. When adding new content, you'll want to follow WP:MOS and make sure that you are WP:CITING your sources. Also, per WP:PRIVACY, I do not disclose personal information. Home Lander (talk) 19:18, 25 February 2017 (UTC)

A message from 92.209.81.55

Thank you, can you please show me how to download all roads signs? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.209.81.55 (talk) 01:57, 27 February 2017 (UTC)

I reverted your edit because you inserted File:Example.jpg into the article. To include any given file, you'll need to just replace the Example text with the file you want, like [[File:YOURFILENAME.jpg]] or similar. See WP:IMAGES for more. Home Lander (talk) 02:02, 27 February 2017 (UTC)

No Title

the edit I made is referenced. Constructive it is. Perhaps the language. But it is true. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Earthoceans (talk • contribs)

Then write it in a way that is encyclopedic. Home Lander (talk) 03:00, 27 February 2017 (UTC)

Removed my greyhound dental comment

Hi I cannot pit a URL on my comment which you unhelpfully removed because it comes from my experience rescuing greyhounds for the past 6 years and speaking with numerous other greyhound rescuers. Would you prefer I uploaded some photos of rotten teeth & gum disease? AlisonLing (talk) 17:01, 27 February 2017 (UTC) AlisonLing (talk) 17:01, 27 February 2017 (UTC)

You need to WP:CITE sources of content that is being added here. You can't just add original research without a source. Home Lander (talk) 17:09, 27 February 2017 (UTC)

Re: gaslighting

Please see the edit summaries I included for the edits:

>WP:COATRACK; random examples of recent usage don't clarify anything and are transparently an excuse to criticize specific individuals for engaging in "gaslighting". This is also potentially WP:BLP since it's subjective.

>"Balance" is not the issue. An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.

Also see my talk page edit.

BLP is taken very seriously on Wikipedia, to my understanding. An example of someone calling someone else out for "gaslighting", "in the media" is a very serious charge, and there is no way to add "balance" to such a section by including examples of other people with different ideologies also being called out. The section could be justified if, say, someone were commenting more generally on the phenomenon.

76.64.32.197 (talk) 03:46, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

I was trying show them the proof!

https://tvline.com/2017/02/06/rowan-blanchard-the-goldbergs-cast-girl-meets-world-star/ They don't listen to what it saids! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Riarkle222 (talk • contribs) 21:44, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

Then constructively WP:CITE your source and stop angrily pasting your link all over the page. Home Lander (talk) 21:48, 28 February 2017 (UTC)

A message from 81.31.107.112

Hi There, I'm writing in regards to Zal Cleminsons page. I am currently working with Zal and thought I would update what he is currently doing at the moment with no malice or vandalism intended. I just wanted to update the last section which is on there to bring it up to date. Because of the edit button, I assumed if you were writing anything that was legitimate that it would be okay to do so.

Sorry if I have broken any rules etc as I'm not very good with Wikipedia very much :)

81.31.107.112 (talk) 13:35, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

Your edit was not WP:CITED and would also fall under WP:COI since you are in direct contact with him. In order to add the edit, you would need to cite the information from a neutral, verifiable source. Home Lander (talk) 16:19, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

Notice

I noticed that you reverted the page 9800. May I ask why? I already created a disambiguation page for that number, so that when people would see that year when they enter it in the search engine, you could click on the link 9800_(disambiguation), just like with 200 for example, there is an article on that number and they also have a 200_(disambiguation) as well. Is there any difference between those two? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98th Century (talk • contribs) 00:19, 12 March 2017 (UTC)

You seem familiar. What's your obsession with this century? Home Lander (talk) 00:21, 12 March 2017 (UTC)

My obsession with that century is that it is not listed like other centuries such as the 16th Century, 17th Century, and many others. I am trying to help get all the centuries on here, but today, I just happen to work on that century.

But I had also asked howcome you reverted the page 9800 even though I had already created a disambiguation page of that number so that there would be an article on that year, just like how there is with 200. That number has both an article and a disambiguation, so what's wrong with 9800 being the same way?98th Century (talk) 00:29, 12 March 2017 (UTC)— Preceding unsigned comment added by 98th Century (talk • contribs) 00:23, 12 March 2017 (UTC)

What centuries have you worked on before? Home Lander (talk) 00:29, 12 March 2017 (UTC)
(talk page watcher) I don't think anyone is going to look at that century anyway... Yoshi24517Chat Online 01:50, 12 March 2017 (UTC)

A message from Mikeoc86

Mikeoc86 (talk) 11:29, 22 March 2017 (UTC) I have not made any destructive edits, all edits were my own and accurate. I'm not sure what the problem is.

A message from Bolingbroke8

I have your message regarding a change to the entry on Knole House. The purpose of the change was really only to improve on shoddy grammar and make a more easily readable contribution on the subject. No questions whatsoever of "neutrality". I have no axe to grind with the subject of the article and the very slight re-wording makes no real difference. Bolingbroke8 (talk) 12:07, 14 April 2017 (UTC) Bolingbroke8 (talk) 12:07, 14 April 2017 (UTC)

A message from Error 404.0

Hi there, and thank you for your message Error 404.0 (talk) 03:30, 25 April 2017 (UTC)Error 404.0

Error 404.0: May I ask what your intentions are here? Home Lander (talk) 03:32, 25 April 2017 (UTC)

Please delete

I still can't believe that I put this in article space!!! Barbara Page Barbara (WVS) ✐ ✉ 20:58, 25 April 2017 (UTC)

I'm not an administrator, but I tagged it with Template:Db-author, so it should be gone shortly. Home Lander (talk) 21:00, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
It's gone now. Home Lander (talk) 21:00, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
Thanks so much. Can you see my red face? WP is lucky to have you as an editor. You are appreciated.
Best Regards,
Barbara (WVS) ✐ ✉ 21:02, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
Ha, I just joined a few months ago as a vandal fighter. Came across your page by chance. Home Lander (talk) 21:03, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
Thank you for saving my butt...gracefully and with charm Barbara (WVS) ✐ ✉ 21:05, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
Lol, thanks! Home Lander (talk) 21:07, 25 April 2017 (UTC)

A message from 68.234.100.60

68.234.100.60 (talk) 23:39, 28 April 2017 (UTC) I hope you're as good at being edited and reverted as you are at doing it to others. Do you cite sources for your edits reverting the work of others? I'm pretty sure you can't cite Wikipedia to edit Wikipedia, yet its done all the time by "referencing" policies supposedly prohibiting actions that are not defined or explicitly detailed. The first reversionist claimed "own research". But when I put my content back up and mentioned that I didn't do any research, all of a sudden you show up. Are you a sockpuppet or is this a case of editors ganging up on someone? I'll be trying to find out. I'm sick of what could be a decent resource with a hell of a lot more worthwhile content being ruined by jackasses that think they own it and who write articles about subjects they know nothing about until they do their OWN RESEARCH and start posting the knowledge of others and and think its legitimate because they use citations and references. Cheating off someone else but giving them "credit" is still plagiarism by proxy.68.234.100.60 (talk) 23:39, 28 April 2017 (UTC)

Read the message I left at your talk page. Home Lander (talk) 23:43, 28 April 2017 (UTC)

A message from ScottFree343

I made edits to the page because certain areas were incorrect. Stop reverting them back to the incorrect state. Are you doing this as of a power issue?ScottFree343 (talk) 21:51, 30 April 2017 (UTC) ScottFree343 (talk) 21:51, 30 April 2017 (UTC)

You've had your last warning already, stop the nonsense or you'll be blocked. Home Lander (talk) 21:52, 30 April 2017 (UTC)

A message from 2603:3023:806:9600:5508:63DD:78CD:ACC9

Hello Home Lander

Can you please explain how the entry I added regarding Jeff Bezos not making personal donations to help address homelessness in Seattle was inappropriate? If you have other information, please do share. I also cited a well known article questioning Amazon's temporary methods of contributing: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/why-amazons-new-temporary-homeless-shelter-in-seattle-is-a-no-brainer.html

Would appreciate a response...


2603:3023:806:9600:5508:63DD:78CD:ACC9 (talk) 23:33, 30 April 2017 (UTC)

It was written in a negative tone that wasn't adequately sourced by the link you provided. Home Lander (talk) 23:39, 30 April 2017 (UTC)

A message from ScottFree343

I edited the name of the movie which was incorrect. If you have ever made a quick search up on google or even watched the show you would know that in no way is it "Buffy" but instead the name is "Puffy". Please stop trying to abuse your power just because you think you're better than other people. ScottFree343 (talk) 13:27, 1 May 2017 (UTC)Scott ScottFree343 (talk) 13:27, 1 May 2017 (UTC)

A message from Solvaram

I hope that even a simple proposition of 8 constitutional medicine will be posted on Wikipedia. Because it is a subject that the world needs to know. Can not this happen?--Solvaram (talk) 15:19, 6 May 2017 (UTC) Solvaram (talk) 15:19, 6 May 2017 (UTC)

It seems to me that you are somehow involved with this subject. If the subject is noteworthy, then it's likely someone will create an article about it. The content you have created was copied and pasted, unsourced, and was not written encyclopedically. Therefore, it cannot be retained. Home Lander (talk) 15:22, 6 May 2017 (UTC)
This problem has the problem of language and grammar barriers and the constitutional ignorance of people.Can not you do something?--Solvaram (talk) 15:53, 6 May 2017 (UTC)
I'm having a hard time understanding you at this point. There's not a lot I can do for you. Home Lander (talk) 15:55, 6 May 2017 (UTC)
With this in mind, I will study more and find the necessary material. I am an amateur enthusiast about the eight constitution and have no motive beyond the neutral value. Anyway, the starting moment was made. Thank you.--Solvaram (talk) 18:05, 7 May 2017 (UTC)

North Slavs

I have redirected it because that is how it has always been. There is no such thing as North Slavs or North Slavic dialects. The user that created that page, attempts to group the West Slavs and East Slavs as one, which makes zero historical or physical sense. Bulgarian Archer (talk) 19:48, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

Bulgarian Archer, you need to gain WP:CONSENSUS before making such bold changes to an article. Clearly, you don't have it yet, and you're now pushing into WP:EW. Home Lander (talk) 19:49, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

Talk page header

Hey! I've seen you around often when reverting edits and doing random bits and bobs around Wikipedia and I found your talk page header to be quite a convenient and neat way of letting people know how to approach you (I'm talking about the note to "NEW USERS AND IP EDITORS"). Would you mind if I copied the same? I didn't want to do so without your permission. Jiten Dhandha • talk • contributions • 20:55, 13 May 2017 (UTC)

Jiten Dhandha, have at it. I haphazardly created it starting from a template with some other message. I suppose if others deem it useful it could be added to Category:User talk header templates (can't get this page to link) or similar. Home Lander (talk) 21:01, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
The template category could certainly use something similar, if not the same one. Not entirely sure of how templates are created (or if permission is required through a particular process). I can look into creating one when I get some free time, if need be. For now though, I'll just modify it a bit, perhaps add a word or two, and add it to my talk page. Cheers for the permission! :) Jiten Dhandha • talk • contributions • 21:11, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
No problem. Creating templates, other than that one, has not been my focus, either. Home Lander (talk) 21:15, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
Done! I've added the header to my talk page with a little addition. Opinions? Jiten Dhandha • talk • contributions • 21:43, 13 May 2017 (UTC)
Jiten Dhandha, looks good! Home Lander (talk) 20:48, 14 May 2017 (UTC)

Copy-Paste Tag

I wasn't familiar with it. Did you use it because the article on sulforophane simply is obviously in the style of a journal and not of Wikipedia? I have sometimes encountered similar pages and wondered what to do. Robert McClenon (talk) 00:33, 15 May 2017 (UTC)

Robert McClenon, I ran the copyvio search on the article and didn't get any great hits on it, so I searched in Twinkle and found that tag, which seemed appropriate. Figured someone with more experience than I would know what to do with it. Home Lander (talk) 00:35, 15 May 2017 (UTC)
Robert McClenon, I have now listed the article for deletion for basically the same ideas you had in the PROD which the article author removed. Home Lander (talk) 00:44, 15 May 2017 (UTC)

Mötley Crüe

This is NOT vandalism - Mlpearc (open channel) 01:46, 15 May 2017 (UTC)

Mlpearc, this is. I'm guessing that's what I saw in Huggle when I reverted. Home Lander (talk) 01:48, 15 May 2017 (UTC)
Didn't see that one, thanx :) The only reason I saw it is because I lost the edit conflict while reverting due to the capital change - Mlpearc (open channel) 01:50, 15 May 2017 (UTC)
I figured as much. Home Lander (talk) 01:51, 15 May 2017 (UTC)

A message from Dan D. Ric

Sherwood, Oregon. Hard to keep up with tag team vandals. Dan D. Ric (talk) 19:15, 19 May 2017 (UTC)

Dan D. Ric, is something going on in this city currently, or what's spawning their issue with it? Home Lander (talk) 19:17, 19 May 2017 (UTC)
Probably last day of kindergarten. Dan D. Ric (talk) 19:19, 19 May 2017 (UTC)
Dan D. Ric, ha ha. I requested WP:RPP for this page. Home Lander (talk) 19:21, 19 May 2017 (UTC)

Dan D. Ric, I think all of it is cleaned up now. Had to go back to April 28. Home Lander (talk) 19:25, 19 May 2017 (UTC)

Thanks. Dan D. Ric (talk) 19:29, 19 May 2017 (UTC)

A message from 12.217.226.106

12.217.226.106 (talk) 15:27, 6 June 2017 (UTC) You reverted my edit on SELU page. That information has been outdated for years. http://southeastern.edu/acad_research/depts/cs_it/faculty/index.html

I removed the information, instead of adding the bit about Dr.Van Deldan as he left to go to another school and there is currently an interim department head.

I also added them back without reading the reason you removed them first, sorry. TyTy

A barnstar for you!

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
You deserve this. Thanks for your help removing vandalism from Wikipedia! –XboxGamer22408Talk 20:03, 10 June 2017 (UTC)
Well, thank you XboxGamer22408. Home Lander (talk) 20:04, 10 June 2017 (UTC)

No title

Why was the most recent Notable person addition removed? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:304:CF12:4BA0:2827:44B9:BAF7:5058 (talk) 00:36, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

I assume you're referring to this? Please see my message here. Home Lander (talk) 00:40, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

Edits to Wikipedia page of Dr Chau Chak Wing

Dear Home Lander,

The section titled 'Bribery of UN Official Allegations' was removed from the Wikipedia page as it is factually incorrect and is defamatory of Dr Chau Chak Wing. It is an edit done in good faith and I request that the edit be reverted.

175.45.112.132 (talk) 02:54, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

June 2017

Hello, I apologize, but I actually did make an explanation and say that I created a formal discussion for this move. 2601:8C:4001:DCB9:1821:1A4C:90DF:6E20 (talk) 19:19, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

Gotcha, sorry about that. Home Lander (talk) 19:20, 13 June 2017 (UTC)
It's alright, no worries. Have a great rest of your day. 2601:8C:4001:DCB9:1821:1A4C:90DF:6E20 (talk) 19:22, 13 June 2017 (UTC)
You as well. Home Lander (talk) 19:22, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

A message from TheTallGrass TheTallGrass

Chau Chak Wing Can you please explain why the edits to the Chau Chak Wing page have been reversed? The people who are inserting reference to articles that are the subject of legal proceedings are clearly connected with the people who are defending these legal proceedings. It is completely unjust that you would allow this material to be displayed when it has been rebutted in a media article in The Australian newspaper on 9 June 2017 by the subject of the biography and remains under litigation.


TheTallGrass (talk) 02:00, 14 June 2017 (UTC)

Chau Chak Wing

Still the subject of ongoing vandalism. Have posted to WP:AN/I here: [1]. --Tom (LT) (talk) 20:46, 13 June 2017 (UTC)

Sorry about that. I suppose it didn't show up as a conflict because we were editing different sections? Deb (talk) 07:18, 14 June 2017 (UTC)
Deb, no problem. I have no idea why it conflicted the way it did, but it was already resolved, so moot point. Home Lander (talk) 14:45, 14 June 2017 (UTC)

Akbar's Villa

I was about to tag it for A3, as you did, and then I looked at the edit summary, which says that it will take a few days. Based on that, I moved the non-stub into draft space at the same time as you tagged it. Thank you for your work on New Page Patrol. Robert McClenon (talk) 22:44, 17 June 2017 (UTC)

Yeah, Robert McClenon I just caught that and reverted my edits. Thanks. Home Lander (talk) 22:44, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
The beat goes on. There is a new version in article space that I had to tag for speedy deletion. Robert McClenon (talk) 22:51, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
Robert McClenon, I sometimes wonder about how many new/unregistered users do not realize their user talk page actually exists, and therefore never see messages left for them. Home Lander (talk) 22:54, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
Yes. However, there is no talk page message reporting that a page was moved. Twinkle leaves messages when a page is tagged for deletion, and for a variety of other things, although it occasionally gets confused. (I sometimes get messages that a draft has been tagged for deletion when I didn't create the draft, just moved it.) Many new users do not understand the details of how Wikipedia works. It is even more true that many unregistered editors don't understand, but, first, they can't create articles, and, second, I don't really care if they get notified, because I am in a minority and think that unregistered editors should have fewer privileges than they do. Robert McClenon (talk) 23:01, 17 June 2017 (UTC)

Robert McClenon, I have also noticed a Twinkle message or two that wasn't meant for me, and it was for a page I had moved, like you described. In the case of this editor, the page was just created yet again, so I have tagged it and sent them a message to hopefully clear it up. We'll see what they do now... Home Lander (talk) 23:07, 17 June 2017 (UTC)

The other problem is that some new editors don't know about user space and draft space, and so think that they can create articles piecemeal in article space, first by creating a placeholder, and then by adding to it a little at a time. It isn't easy to decide what to do with their placeholders. If the placeholder is very short, it can be tagged as WP:A1 or maybe even WP:A3, but sometimes there is either one sentence, or an infobox, or a malformed infobox, and in those cases there may be enough context that A1 does not apply. (Of course, a properly formed infobox implies a little knowledge of Wikipedia, and I have even less sympathy then with creating a placeholder in article space. If you know enough to create an infobox, I think you know enough to use draft or user space.) (I think that there should be a speedy deletion criterion A13 for infobox-only, but I haven't persuaded other editors.) Sometimes when there is a placeholder, A7 may apply, depending on what it is about, but sometimes it has to be PROD'd instead. Oh well. Robert McClenon (talk) 23:12, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
The most recent stub had to be A1'd. Robert McClenon (talk) 23:12, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
I see. Hopefully he gets the hint at this point. Home Lander (talk) 23:15, 17 June 2017 (UTC)
No. Yuck. He's still at it. Robert McClenon (talk) 23:23, 17 June 2017 (UTC)

No title

not sure how to leave a note. Sorry if this is the wrong way to do it. The information regarding heat lightning is incorrect. Heat lightning is not an actual weather phenomenon. Heat alone is not the cause of lightning. Lightning needs a thunderstorm to exist. Lightning can travel up to 100 miles within the anvil of a culonimbus. Lightning that people see without the presence of a culonimbus is not heat lightning, but actually lightning from a thunderstorm that is too far away for them to see. I tried editing the article but it would not allow me to save the changes. Thank you. http://m.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/heat-lightning-a-myth/35089 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.55.236.74 (talk)

If the content in the article is incorrect, then cite reliable sources when adding or changing the content. See WP:CITE. However, just removing the existing references is considered disruptive, hence why you were reverted. Home Lander (talk) 02:51, 20 June 2017 (UTC)
I apologize for that happening - I had replaced the information with the correct facts and citations, but for some reason the only that happened was that I deleted the references! Operator error on my part. I will attempt to do it again shortly.
Thank you for replying to my messages! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.55.236.74 (talk) 19:42, 20 June 2017 (UTC)
Why is there a bot signature? I am new to this, getting confused. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.55.236.74 (talk) 19:49, 20 June 2017 (UTC)

When you leave a message on a talk page, you should sign the message at the end by entering "~~~~". If you don't, the bot will do it for you. Home Lander (talk) 19:56, 20 June 2017 (UTC)

A message from R F Smith

Hello,

I am R F Smith, a resident in Lincolnwood, IL, a page I am trying to edit. I have no conflict of interest, I am simply a resident who through volunteering efforts and interest in my community (along with the help of other residents) who would like to see our city's page updated with relevant, meaningful information.

Thank you. R F Smith (talk) 01:30, 21 June 2017 (UTC) Rita F. Smith R F Smith (talk) 01:30, 21 June 2017 (UTC) R F Smith (talk) 01:30, 21 June 2017 (UTC)

Hello R F Smith. This is absolutely a conflict of interest. If you feel edits need to be made, I would recommend reading these instructions. Thanks. Home Lander (talk) 01:33, 21 June 2017 (UTC)

A message from R F Smith

Can the Village of Lincolnwood make changes on the Lincolnwood, IL page? If so, I can let them know they are the ones who have to do it. Thank you, R F Smith (talk) 01:36, 21 June 2017 (UTC) R F Smith R F Smith (talk) 01:36, 21 June 2017 (UTC) R F Smith (talk) 01:36, 21 June 2017 (UTC)

Per my above message, I strongly discourage you or the village from directly editing the page, per the conflict of interest guideline. Instead, you may wish to request edits via the article's talk page. Also, be aware that Wikipedia is not for advertising or promotion. The article about the village needs to be written neutrally. Home Lander (talk) 01:39, 21 June 2017 (UTC)

A message from R F Smith

I'm still unclear on how being a resident presents a conflict of interest. These are not my own personal views but rather a compilation of facts found on the village website, among others and sited/linked. If I added too many links to make it appear like an advertisement, I can remove those because that wasn't the intent. The edits were only intended to bring the facts of what Lincolnwood has to offer, it school district, parks program, library, police department, village and political history to light. There is too much non-relevant, negative information on the page as it stands now. No one who was truly interested in learning about Lincolnwood would gather much from the page. The current mayor is not correctly listed, etc. The edits were not intended to be a promotion of Lincolnwood per se, but to enhance wikipedia by simply displaying the facts. I've read the conflict information you sent but still can't figure out specifically what was wrong with it. R F Smith (talk)R F SmithR F Smith (talk) 02:02, 21 June 2017 (UTC) R F Smith (talk) 02:02, 21 June 2017 (UTC)

New edits included

I believe now I have edited out anything that can be perceived as promotion/advertisement. I kindly request you review the attached and let me know if it qualifies as appropriate edits for the Lincolndwood, IL page. I hope I am doing this correctly - apologies if not! Thank you,

Lincolnwood, Illinois From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lincolnwood Village Village of Lincolnwood

Location in Cook County and the state of Illinois.


Location of Illinois in the United States Coordinates: 42°0′19″N 87°44′3″WCoordinates: 42°0′19″N 87°44′3″W

Country United States

State Illinois County Cook

Township Niles

Incorporated 1922 Government 

• Type	Council-manager

• Mayor

Barry Bass Area 

• Total	2.69 sq mi (7.0 km2)
• Land	2.69 sq mi (7.0 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)  0%

Population (2010) 

• Total	12,590
• Estimate (2016)[1]

12,527 

• Density	4,700/sq mi (1,800/km2)
	Up 1.9% from 2000

Standard of living (2007-11) 

• Per capita income

$42,544 

• Median home value

$444,100 ZIP code(s) 60712-1017 Area code(s) Area Codes 224/847 Geocode 43744 Website www.lincolnwoodil.org

Lincolnwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,590 at the 2010 census.[2] Strategically located just minutes from both Downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport, as well as conveniently situated along the Edens Expressway (I-94). The Village is also home to the famous Purple Hotel Site. If you are interested in learning about the past development history of the Purple Hotel Site, please click here. Contents 

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• 1Geography • 2History • 3Demographics • 4Government • 5Public Safety • 6Public Library • 7Education • 8Recreation • 9Tax Rates • 10Housing • 11Transportation • 12Notable People • 13References • 14External links Geography[edit] Lincolnwood is located at 42°0′19″N 87°44′3″W (42.005331, -87.734283).[3] According to the 2010 census, Lincolnwood has a total area of 2.69 square miles (6.97 km2), all land.[4] The North Shore Channel lies on its eastern border. History[edit] Potawatomi Native Americans originally settled the wooded area now known as Lincolnwood, but then vacated the land after the Indian Boundary Treaty of 1816. Johann Tess, for whom the village was originally named, and his family came from Germany in 1856. Population slowly increased and the first commercial establishment, the Halfway House Saloon, was established in 1873. The farming population grew after the establishment of a Chicago & North Western Railway station in nearby Skokie in 1891 and the completion of the North Shore Channel in 1909, which made the easily flooded prairie land manageable. More saloons and taverns soon appeared, specifically along Crawford and Lincoln Avenues. Because only organized municipalities could grant liquor licenses, 359 residents incorporated in 1911 and named the Village Tessville. During Prohibition, Tessville became a haven for speakeasies and gambling facilities. Tessville was long reputed for drinking and gambling until the 1931 election of its longest-serving mayor, Henry A. Proesel, a grandson of George Proesel, one of the original American settlers. Proesel worked with the federal government to hire the community’s entire unemployed workforce to plant trees on the Village streets. Proesel finally changed Tessville’s image when he changed the name of the Village to Lincolnwood in 1936. Lincolnwood was able to keep taxes attractively low by fostering the growth of light industry and by attracting such giants as Bell & Howell. The opening in 1951 of the Edens Expressway had the most profound impact on the growth in the Village’s history. It offered easy and fast access to and from Chicago, causing the community’s population to grow from 3,072 in 1950 to more than 12,000 in 1970. Demographics[edit] Historical population Census Pop. %± 1910 359 — 1920 355 −1.1% 1930 473 33.2% 1940 752 59.0% 1950 3,072 308.5% 1960 11,744 282.3% 1970 12,929 10.1% 1980 11,921 −7.8% 1990 11,365 −4.7% 2000 12,359 8.7% 2010 12,590 1.9% Est. 2016 12,527 [1] −0.5% U.S. Decennial Census[5]

Today Lincolnwood is home to a diverse mixture of Americans. 37.5% of residents are foreign born. Approximately 55% of residents age 5 and older use a foreign language for communication at home. Significant European ethnic groups within the Village include Greek, German, Polish, and Russian. Asian ethnicities comprise a full 26.6% of the population and include significant numbers of Asian Indian, Korean, Filipino and Chinese. While Lincolnwood’s Hispanic population is small at only 6.8%, major Hispanic groups include Mexican, Cuban and Puerto Rican. More than half of all employed residents are in educational, professional, finance or other related occupations. Sales and office occupations as well as service occupations are other professions concentrated among residents. Women constitute 45.6% of Lincolnwood’s labor force. The typical resident’s commute to work is by car. Lincolnwood residents are highly educated. Of residents 25 or older, 71% have either a college degree or some college. All of Lincolnwood is served by Elementary School District #74, which has a one-campus setting offering a variety of educational programs, as well as a full day kindergarten. High school students attend highly acclaimed Niles West High School in neighboring Skokie, part of School District #219. Government[edit] Lincolnwood was established in 1911 and has a village form of government with a president and six trustees elected at-large. A village manager professionally oversees day-to-day municipal operations.[6] The Lincolnwood Economic Development Commission has been established to ensure the continued enhancement of the local economy and improved tax base.[7] Currently the Village is served by a Board of Trustees with a President and Village Clerk. The President, Clerk, and six-member Board of Trustees are elected at large for four-year terms. Lincolnwood’s current mayor is Barry Bass, elected in April of 2017 after serving as trustee since 2015. Barry was elected to the position of President in 2017 and Trustee in 2015. Previously, he was a member of the Lincolnwood Park and Recreation Board and was appointed on July 14, 2005. He grew up in Lincolnwood and has been a resident for almost 40 years, attending Rutledge Hall, Lincoln Hall and Niles West class of 76′. He is married, the father of three and grandfather of four. Barry has been a real estate broker since 1984, specializing in brokerage and acquisitions, and is the president of a national payment processing company for some of the most recognized business and non-profit organizations in the U.S. Public Safety[edit] Lincolnwood's Police Department has a state-of-the-art police station staffed by 34 trained personnel. The Lincolnwood Fire Department is housed in a state-of-the-art facility operated by 28 full-time professionals. The Lincolnwood Fire Department was established through private contract in 1990. (Previously, Village fire protection was provided through the City of Chicago.) Public Library[edit] The newly renovated Lincolnwood Public Library, established in 1978, is located in the center of the Village at Pratt and Lincoln Avenues. It houses more than 58,000 books, periodicals, audiotapes, compact discs, and DVDs. The Lincolnwood Library is a member of the North Suburban Library System, which enables residents access to library collections held at other libraries in the state. The library holds children’s story hours, book reviews and English as a second Language classes. Madeline Grant was the main driving force behind founding the library, and served as the first library president and later village president.[8] Education[edit] Lincolnwood is served by elementary School District 74, which has a one-campus setting with three main facilities named after the Lincoln family. Todd Hall serves as the education facility for preschoolers to early grade school students, Rutledge Hall serves elementary school students, and Lincoln Hall serves primarily junior high students. High school students attend Niles West High School in neighboring Skokie, part of District 219. Lincolnwood is part of the Oakton Community College District, which has a campus minutes away in Skokie. Northwestern University in Evanston, Loyola University in Chicago, and Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago are all within 10 miles (16 km) of the Village. Recreation[edit] Parks: Lincolnwood's 13-park system includes playgrounds, shade structures, an outdoor pool complex, trail and path systems, baseball/softball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic facilities, outdoor fitness equipment, in-line skating rink, volleyball courts, outdoor amphitheater, a fishing platform, a nine-hole disc golf course, and a community center. The Parks and Recreation Department offers and operates a multitude of recreation programs available to both residents and non-residents. Bike/Pedestrian Paths: Lincolnwood has regional bike paths with connection points for the North Shore Channel Trail, Sauganash Trail Park, Skokie Valley Trail, Union Pacific Bicycle Path, and Valley Line Trail. A new bike/pedestrian bridge over Touhy Avenue is part of the new Village of Lincolnwood Bikeway Plan. Aquatic Center: Lincolnwood is home to the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center. The Center is a membership only facility. Village residents and guests of members and residents may pay a walk-in daily fee to enjoy the facility. The village hires over 130 local teens and adults to operate the facility each summer (mid-May through early-September Summer Camp: Lincolnwood Summer Day Camp is an American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited program that provides a safe, engaging, affordable, and accommodating environment for children ages 3-15. After-School Program: Lincolnwood’s Club Kid is the Village’s after school program for K-5th grade offered by the Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with School District 74. Tax Rates[edit] The Village’s municipal property tax rate ranks fifth in comparison to other area municipalities, even though this comparison does not factor that many communities, unlike Lincolnwood, have separate park districts that tax separately and levy an additional property tax. When combining municipal and respective park district tax rates only a portion of Niles has a lower combined property tax rate than Lincolnwood. More than 75% of the property tax bill in Lincolnwood is generated by school districts, with Village government representing less than 10% of the property tax bill. Housing[edit] Housing in Lincolnwood is attractive and highly valued. It is characterized by single family owner-occupied detached homes built prior to the 1960’s. The median housing value in 2010 was $477,000. Housing satisfaction and the quality of life in Lincolnwood is further evidenced by the fact that more than 60% of Lincolnwood households have lived in their Lincolnwood home for more than 20 years. Transportation[edit] The Village is currently served by three Pace bus routes that link Lincolnwood to the Chicago area. See Lincolnwood's Public Transit options here. Notable People[edit] • Merrick Garland, nominated to be Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, current Federal appeals judge • George Kontos, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants; born in Lincolnwood • Gary Kremen, the engineer and entrepreneur who invented online dating and founded the personals site Match.com; born in Lincolnwood • Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts; born in Lincolnwood • Jewell Loyd, a professional basketball player currently playing for the Seattle Storm. References[edit] 1. ^ Jump up to:a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017. 2. Jump up^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lincolnwood village, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 14, 2013. 3. Jump up^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 4. Jump up^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-08-04. 5. Jump up^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. 6. Jump up^ "Government | Village of Lincolnwood". www.lincolnwoodil.org. Retrieved 2016-01-18. 7. Jump up^ "Economic Development Commission | Village of Lincolnwood". www.lincolnwoodil.org. Retrieved 2016-01-18.

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R F Smith (talk) 02:20, 21 June 2017 (UTC)

A message from Alan Wiki

Hi there, I edited a part and added an external link on the wiki page "Sex_Machine" and it was removed because it seemed inappropriate, I have seen many external links on Wikipedia pointing to sexual content and nudity when deemed appropriate, I strongly feel like the external link I provided is appropriate for this specific article and really helps describe the content being talked to the reader. I really hope you will change your mind and please add the external link back.

Thank you, Alan_Wiki


Alan Wiki (talk) 18:38, 24 June 2017 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) @Alan Wiki: Wikipedia does not link to external images regardless of why. Restoring the link will not happen. - FlightTime (open channel) 18:45, 24 June 2017 (UTC)
Thanks FlightTime but I believe (I do not wish to open the link to check!) that this link (diff) is actually pointing to a porn video. Alan Wiki, I reverted your edit because the content already had a reliable source and, judging by the URL, I don't believe that this site would also be reliable. I don't believe it's necessary to include a link to a video, particularly one of this nature, in order to make this point. Home Lander (talk) 20:00, 24 June 2017 (UTC)
I clicked the link. It's a store, still fails WP:EL. HalJor (talk) 00:05, 25 June 2017 (UTC)

"Refactoring"?

Well, at least the back-and-forthing at User talk:FlightTime is keeping them from vandalizing any actual articles for a while. I've reported them on several admin boards, so they should be blocked soon. Of course they'll hop to another IP range, but since they can't be bothered to set up an account... Oh well, thanks for the help. Later!  :) --‖ Ebyabe talk - Health and Welfare ‖ 22:55, 25 June 2017 (UTC)

No problem. Home Lander (talk) 22:56, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Cut'em off at the pass while I got their attention - FlightTime (open channel) 23:10, 25 June 2017 (UTC)
Those IPs will be hopping on the road everyday!! KGirlTrucker81 huh? what I've been doing 23:21, 25 June 2017 (UTC)

Télévision Algérienne

Hi Home Lander, you have reverted my edit in Télévision Algérienne, but my edit is not a vandalisme because Télévision Algérienne is the name of a network, It can not be an extension of Television in Algeria.--Boumediene15 (talk) 22:44, 26 June 2017 (UTC)

Stephen Kerr

Hi Home Lander.

I'm editing the page about Stephen Kerr by providing reliable, factual information that is in the best interests of the Wikipedia readership. While I am trying to add citations for the edits I keep having them removed very quickly. Can you give good reasons as to why this is happening please? It is becoming a little frustrating. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theweedafty (talk • contribs) 00:11, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

Theweedafty, edits like this are removing content already on the page, and the others you've been making have not had any references at all. If you want to add the content, you'll need to provide reliable citations for it. Home Lander (talk) 00:17, 30 June 2017 (UTC)
I've been trying to add citations. Give me a chance. What am I doing wrong? How are you the guardian of Stephen Kerr's Wikipedia entry? Do you know him personally? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theweedafty (talk • contribs) 00:21, 30 June 2017 (UTC)
@Theweedafty: I've looked this up and can't find any information to substantiate a claim that Kerr had been accepted as a member of the Privy Council which would entitle him the use "The Right Honourable" prefix. Hope this clears things up —72 talk 00:22, 30 June 2017 (UTC)
Theweedafty, you have not added citations. You've removed existing article content and added new content without citing it. See WP:CITE. Also, at this point, I think you need to view WP:AGF and WP:OWN. Home Lander (talk) 00:24, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

The term 'Right Honourable' is an honourific tradition afforded to members of the Commons as well as the Privy Council. I do believe you are splitting very thin hairs. Why have my other additions on his voting decisions and media attention been removed?— Preceding unsigned comment added by Theweedafty (talk • contribs) 00:29, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

Respectfully, it is not. I've studied politics myself and it is an honourific only used by members of the Privy council, and some other noblemen. Kerr is neither. See the page Right Honourable#United Kingdom. —72 talk 00:31, 30 June 2017 (UTC)
Your other additions were removed because they had no source, and had replaced existing content that was sourced. Home Lander (talk) 00:37, 30 June 2017 (UTC)
With respect, I have a degree in British Politics and now teach it. This seems like a strange bizarre witch hunt and a way to try and control the information selected for an open-source, participatory web information platform. What is your relationship to Stephen Kerr?
I have tried on several occasions to attach my valid citations for the information I have provided from Hansard and The Guardian. Each time I make this attempt, one of you deletes it and refers to the minor edit I have made regarding the title 'The Right Honourable', which is a term in usage at the Commons to this day.
I have been screen-shotting this strange deletion of true information regarding Stephen Kerr and will report this to other editors. You have not satisfactorily answered my main queries, but keep diverting. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theweedafty (talk • contribs) 00:40, 30 June 2017 (UTC)
Responding on your talk page at this point. Home Lander (talk) 00:44, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

A message from ButtMan! Nananana ButtMan!

About my article Tea Too, Tea Too is not a musician It is a brand of tea. ButtMan! Nananana ButtMan! (talk) 00:57, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

I see that now, thanks. Home Lander (talk) 00:59, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
And brands are not one of the things that A7 applies to. Well, well. Robert McClenon (talk) 02:11, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
And we will wait and see about whether they do anything about that user's user name. Robert McClenon (talk) 02:12, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
Robert McClenon, I had to laugh when I got this message from the user. Totally missed the "r". Home Lander (talk) 02:23, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

A message from Alexanderlee

I saw your message about the page Hollie Shepherd, and it was never my intention to keep it up for long. It was purely to cheer up a friend, then I was going to remove it. I'm not linked to any outside users. Although, my friend has seen it now but I can't figure out how to take the page down - if you could help with that I'd appreciate it.Alexanderlee (talk) 23:37, 6 July 2017 (UTC) Alexanderlee (talk) 23:37, 6 July 2017 (UTC)

Alexanderlee, I've tagged the page for deletion, so it should be gone shortly. However, please don't create silly pages on here again. Thanks. Home Lander (talk) 23:39, 6 July 2017 (UTC)

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Hello, sir/ma'am. I just wanted to let you know that I created this: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Parkville nature sanctuary. You PROD'd this recently. - Richard Cavell (talk) 21:30, 8 July 2017 (UTC) Richard Cavell (talk) 21:30, 8 July 2017 (UTC)

Richard Cavell, thank you. Home Lander (talk) 21:31, 8 July 2017 (UTC)

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Pwgallant (talk) 00:56, 9 July 2017 (UTC) I keep noticing that you keep removing the information in regards to Shania Twain's upcoming second single from her upcoming album "Now". Just know that this is legit information and that you removed the information before I have a chance to note my source.

Uhhh... no. I only redirected Swingin' With My Eyes Closed because there's no way it's notable enough at this point for an article. Home Lander (talk) 00:58, 9 July 2017 (UTC)
Uhhh... straight from the horses mouth http://www.kx96.fm/audio/view/interviews/shania-twain-chats-with-pete ...5:25 mark — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pwgallant (talk • contribs) 01:04, 9 July 2017 (UTC)
That's fine, but just because an artist releases a song as a single doesn't mean it's immediately notable. Home Lander (talk) 01:09, 9 July 2017 (UTC)

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Home Lander, please read my page, that show my goal with 'eight-constitution medicie'. i hope you know that i'm.Deletion is not an advantage.--Solvaram (talk) 16:54, 9 July 2017 (UTC) Solvaram (talk) 16:54, 9 July 2017 (UTC)

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Information icon There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Knowledgekid87 (talk) 16:34, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

This is in regards to an IP. - Knowledgekid87 (talk) 16:34, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
Thanks for the note, Knowledgekid87. Guessing that somebody happens to be a supporter of Chris Christie and is unwilling to accept the negativity surrounding this recent event. Home Lander (talk) 16:43, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

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I’m working to update information that is inaccurate and outdated on the Arlington, Texas Wikipedia page. I’ve created an account, but my edits keep getting rejected by ClueBot NG. The City Council members listed for our City are incorrect.

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council members info http://www.arlington-tx.gov/citycouncil/ Flag needs to be removed as it is the old Arlington logo discontinued more than three years ago. There is no difference between the flag and the logo.

Thanks so much, Ryan Hunt

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A message from Linkinpit

Hi, I edited the page "Hans Stuffer", I am Hans Stuffer. I removed some information that arent accurate or true, this page was created without my knowledge by an user. Could you please help me get the page updated like I did before or just delete the page completly, I am a relatively unknown non-public figure, so there is no sense for that page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Stuffer

Kind Regards, Linkinpit (talk) 00:38, 21 July 2017 (UTC)

Since you have a WP:COI, I'd recommend making a WP:EDITREQ for any changes you think should be made. Home Lander (talk) 00:45, 21 July 2017 (UTC)
Ok, how can I request this page to be deleted?
Linkinpit (talk) 00:52, 21 July 2017 (UTC)
Start a discussion on the talk page about whether the page meets WP:NOTABLE or not. Home Lander (talk) 00:55, 21 July 2017 (UTC)

Ok thanks, requested https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Hans_Stuffer

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just because you dont think its important doesnt mean it isnt Yonnielevy (talk) 00:47, 25 July 2017 (UTC)

Yonnielevy, there's nothing there that indicates why it should be included in this encyclopedia. See WP:NOTABLE. Home Lander (talk) 00:49, 25 July 2017 (UTC)

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Hi, you commented on our Micah Welintukonis page that there is plagiarized information and we have already edited this and checked it. We are curious if you could be more specific with what parts of the article are points of concern. Rja2015!** (talk) 21:22, 25 July 2017 (UTC) Rja2015!** 7/25/17 5:22 pm

Rja2015!**, the content has already been removed. Home Lander (talk) 23:01, 25 July 2017 (UTC)

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hey Home Lander, thank you for your feedback however the reason I added the information that I did is because I work for a large animal vet office and a client used the term supernumerary and my colleague and I were confused, so we googled it and google definition just confused us even more. We had a Dr. Vet as well as a vet tech fill us in. Then it made sense. I have re-entered my information. I hope it is to your liking and if not please let me know or take the info and enter it yourself how you would like it to be entered. Either way I feel it is important information for the agricultural world. Thank you. Sofia70.52.191.244 (talk) 20:25, 10 August 2017 (UTC)

Well it doesn't really fit there and it isn't sourced either; I initially thought it was a joke honestly. Think the page is better of without it. Home Lander (talk) 20:26, 10 August 2017 (UTC)

A cup of tea for you!

Thanks for your recent help in expanding my knowledge further about Wikipedia. Kind regards ChocolateRabbit 00:06, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

IP block report?

Hi Home Lander,

I recently had an encounter with this IP myself. I know it's a shared, gov't IP, but time for a block report maybe? X4n6 (talk) 10:54, 11 August 2017 (UTC)

Hello X4n6. I see your warning and conversation left above mine on their talk page. Since it's been several days since then, I've reverted their latest (again, unsourced) edit to Magenta and left them a level 3 warning. If they continue soon, then I think we can go level four and/or request a sysop to block. Thanks for messaging me. Home Lander (talk) 14:26, 11 August 2017 (UTC)
@Home Lander and X4n6: Hi, if necessary they can be reported to admins at this noticeboard. Happy editing. Kind regards ChocolateRabbit 17:20, 11 August 2017 (UTC)
Yeah, I'm there all the time. I don't think they've edited enough within the last couple days to warrant a block, however. If they fire up again, then one can pull the trigger. Home Lander (talk) 18:05, 11 August 2017 (UTC)
Of course. Kind regards ChocolateRabbit 18:30, 11 August 2017 (UTC)
Agreed Home Lander. Just wanted to make you aware. And thanks, @ChocolateRabbit:. We're both aware of the protocol, I just thought since HL had the most recent encounter, any report should be theirs. Cheers. X4n6 (talk) 08:23, 12 August 2017 (UTC)
@X4n6: Okay understood. Cheers Kind regards ChocolateRabbit 10:58, 12 August 2017 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Electric Boat Association

Point taken: the material was rather hastily obtained from the Association's own webpage and on reflection does not conform to wiki-rules and standards: I have requested a total rewrite of the page by a respected historian of all things electric and the author of a forthcoming book on the subject of electric boats and ships. (who is not a wikipedian) Is it OK if I replace the offending text with his? Obviously like any new page, this is just a starting point and no doubt the page will benefit from, and improve with, multiple edits and contributions, as per usual. Excalibur (talk) 16:25, 12 August 2017 (UTC)

Well the page shouldn't be started from the association's page - it should be written from scratch - and also if the writer has a Wikipedia:Conflict of interest, then it should probably be drafted and submitted instead. Home Lander (talk) 18:07, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

In reponse to your request for page protection, I put the above article under full protection - none of the dissenting parties have so far contributed to the talk page discussion, where a previous consensus between Phoebe, Jose2495 and RightCowLeftCoast and a number of IP editors seems to indicate preference for the term "illegal alien". It is widely held that a change of previous consensus requires a new discussion, so this is a courtesy invitation to discuss. Regards, Samsara 12:39, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

I actually had very little involvement other than observing new IP changes without explanation and initially reverting. Thanks for protecting the page. Home Lander (talk) 18:13, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Snowsleeping

Hi Home Lander, Thank you for reverting User:Snowsleeping's edit. I think the reason why this user made the edit was so he could get away with his sockpuppetry which means that these 2 accounts that I suspected are clearly sockpuppets of this user. Thanks. TheNewSMG (talk) 18:45, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

TheNewSMG, they tried to make one other edit as well, but it was blocked by the filter. That was how I spotted what they were doing. Home Lander (talk) 18:47, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
Thanks again, I think the case should be reopened. TheNewSMG (talk) 18:48, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
At minimum this is disruptive editing, but I suspect, like you said, there is something more to it. Home Lander (talk) 18:50, 13 August 2017 (UTC)
Should I reopen the case? TheNewSMG (talk) 18:53, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

Well, TheNewSMG, I don't have any familiarity with the case. If you can provide diffs/evidence that two accounts are the same, then you can reopen the case and supply that information. You can use Twinkle to reopen the case easily and it shouldn't muck up the existing case that's already closed. Home Lander (talk) 18:55, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

A message from Wallboy101

Wallboy101 (talk) 20:08, 13 August 2017 (UTC)Hey Home Lander, could you check my article about adult film actress Abella Anderson that I've just created? It gives me a warning at the top that I haven't added any reliable sources since it is a BLP. I believe I've added two reliable sources. Thank you!Wallboy101 (talk) 20:12, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

I've removed the BLP PROD tag since you've now added sources. Home Lander (talk) 20:40, 13 August 2017 (UTC)

Twinkle CSD tags

Hi,

We were discussing this yesterday on my talk page, but I noticed you added a generic A7 tag with Twinkle. How did you do this? The only A7 options I have in Twinkle are the specific ones. Adam9007 (talk) 17:32, 14 August 2017 (UTC)

Adam9007, in the Twinkle CSD screen, tick the box "Tag with multiple criteria" and the A7 will switch to a generic tag. You don't actually have to select multiple to get it to process. Home Lander (talk) 18:32, 14 August 2017 (UTC)
Yes, I wondered if that's what you were doing. But it beats me why anyone would want to use the generic tag over a specific one. It's one of the reasons I use Twinkle rather than page curation. Adam9007 (talk) 18:36, 14 August 2017 (UTC)
Adam9007, the rough Arabic translation that Google returned on the above article made it seem like some of it was about a person, but then it said something about "the company", or similar. So I tagged it generically. Sometimes I also use the generic one for Youtubers, where it's not exactly clear whether the article is about a person or their channel. Of course, if you are tagging multiple criteria, then you have no choice but to use the generic one. Home Lander (talk) 18:40, 14 August 2017 (UTC)

August 2017

(talk page stalker) Your repeated efforts to repeatedly vandalize Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism makes it seem you are unaware that Wikipedia is a serious projec Really? Seems unlikely.... Adam9007 (talk) 00:48, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
@Adam9007: Huh? It's obviously a troll. She's currently offline at the moment, but see no reason to do it. KGirl (Wanna chat?) 00:54, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
@KGirlTrucker81: Yes, I figured as much, and considered simply reverting it, but foolishly decided to AGF... Adam9007 (talk) 00:58, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
@Adam9007: An admin has blocked this IP recently, so WP:DENY would be applicable. KGirl (Wanna chat?) 01:01, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Adam9007 & KGirlTrucker81, the funny thing is, you know you've definitely gotten the vandals' goat when they try stuff like this. Home Lander (talk) 01:03, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Looks like a rangeblock is now in pace so this should be over with for now. Home Lander (talk) 01:10, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

the funny thing is, you know you've definitely gotten the vandals' goat when they try stuff like this I've seen worse: fake block and checkuser notices. As opposed to mere "threats". Adam9007 (talk) 01:13, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
That is true, definitely worse off there. I could probably go on from here, but for the sake of WP:BEANS I won't. Home Lander (talk) 01:15, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
I also remember that someone impersonating me was going around giving barnstars! Adam9007 (talk) 01:17, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
(edit conflict) Now that's a good one! More importantly though, who were they giving them to? Home Lander (talk) 01:20, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Can't remember actually, we can check, but an admin was also going around telling those who had received one that it was an imposter and not me. Adam9007 (talk) 01:22, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Same issue in the past, but the account has no edits and soft blocked. KGirl (Wanna chat?) 01:27, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

I had one of those, too, though it never edited, created around the same time as this wonderful sock if I remember right. Home Lander (talk) 01:29, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Here's an talk archive where he's actually impersonating me telling this is a doplännganer or not. KGirl (Wanna chat?) 01:38, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
(edit conflict) Maybe I should create a doppelgänger account? I've been wondering for a while how likely an account with a name such as アダム９００７ is to be created. Adam9007 (talk) 01:40, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
You might want to try registering an account with "ohs" instead of zeros. Don't know if the system will let you. Home Lander (talk) 01:43, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Let's hope not... But what I do find a bit queer is that the system allowed the imposter's name. Nor am I the only person to be impersonated by someone with a very similar username. I thought the system doesn't let you have a name if it's too similar to an existing one? I thought that was how I ended up with my username... Adam9007 (talk) 01:58, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
I think it's supposed to prevent registration of a near-identical name, though I don't know exactly how it functions. Home Lander (talk) 02:01, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

I just tried to register "Home lander" and it blocked it for being too similar. But apparently adding a number or other letter would get around it, based on the account I mentioned above. Home Lander (talk) 02:03, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Try with a different username containing interests, things etc. :/ KGirl (Wanna chat?) 02:07, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Symbols won't work in the username, but changing the lowercase "L" to a capital "I" worked. Shows the limitations of the filter. Home Lander (talk) 02:12, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
I wonder if the system will recognise Arabic letter marks.. Or can we end up with a username that looks like طœطœطœطœطœطœطœطœط? Adam9007 (talk) 02:18, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Generates a message: The username "طœطœطœطœطœطœطœطœط" is not allowed to prevent confusing or spoofed usernames: Contains incompatible mixed scripts. Please choose another username. Home Lander (talk) 02:20, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Here's an example I just created today: KGirlGamer81 KGirl (Wanna chat?) 02:22, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Yeah, I'm not sure how a filter could be created to recognize strings that we obviously recognize as similar, but to a computer are clearly not. Home Lander (talk) 02:24, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

(edit conflict) It's odd: Arabic letter marks are normally invisible (remember this?), but if I make them visible, I can then copy them and they will be visible in unicode... Adam9007 (talk) 02:25, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
I remember that, but forgot that was you! Clearly that letter has odd properties; I never heard back from that account or the IP on how they originally showed up there, or how the IP was able to see them. Home Lander (talk) 02:27, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
I also thought that we might be able to have an "invisible" username, which would be immensely confusing. I can only assume the IP saw them the same way I did... Adam9007 (talk) 02:30, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Oh dear. WP:BEANS Home Lander (talk) 02:34, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
It's only 10:35 EDT where I'm going to sleep, so I may discuss further tomorrow. KGirl (Wanna chat?) 02:37, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
It's nearly 4am where I am: ­. (yes, what I did was intentional ) Adam9007 (talk) 02:53, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Think it's time for you to take the advice at WP:TIRED: If you're merely suffering from sleep deprivation then turn off your computer and go to bed. If you are insomniac do some new page patrolling or vandalism fighting, this may eventually make you feel tired enough to enjoy a good night's rest. Home Lander (talk) 02:56, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Did you notice I made part of my comment invisible? Adam9007 (talk) 03:02, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
Ha! Missed that one. Home Lander (talk) 03:06, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
No MOS:COMMENTs. No Arabic letter marks. Adam9007 (talk) 03:13, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
lol, taken the advice and then waken up at 7am EDT. :D KGirl (Wanna chat?) 11:45, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

As for the usernames, I think the computer only recognize usernames as too similar to existing usernames if it differs from an existing username only by capitalization or spacing. When I typed "Cold and Spicy" and "ColdandSpicy" into the username box, it said my username was too similar to "Coldandspicy," but when I typed "Coldandspicy2" into the box, no message popped up. Cold and Spicy 09:43, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

A message from Rightrester1

Hi, I hope you are doing well, I posted my link Password generator at external links 100% relevancy why remeoved sir, you made mistake :(

Please re-post it

Waqas Rightrester1 (talk) 02:56, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

Your link doesn't seem to meet WP:EL; hence it was reverted. Home Lander (talk) 03:15, 16 August 2017 (UTC)

DACA edits

The use of the term "undocumented" is a WP:EUPHEMISIM that gives the article a certain political slant. No one in the talk page has given any non political reason for using the term in place of the more accurate term "illegal", other then that it is a common phrase. Being common, does not override Wikipedia's rule of not using euphemisms.

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A message from Mjp1305

your info regarding Havertown is essentially the same info as haverford township. not sure you know, but havertown and haverford township are not the same thing, for instance you write: "Havertown’s rich history began with Haverford Township's founding by Welsh Quakers in 1681" which is not the case, havertown did not come into existence until the 20th century, plus you list john leclair as a notable resident, he lives in bryn mawr, not havertown. you also list the haverford state hospital grounds, which are in haverford, not havertown

maybe best to trim this article, as there are a lot of errors


Mjp1305 (talk) 18:13, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

Mjp1305, what article is this pertaining to? I don't see that I've edited Havertown, Pennsylvania. Home Lander (talk) 22:26, 24 August 2017 (UTC)
oops, sorry for that — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mjp1305 (talk • contribs) 16:37, 25 August 2017 (UTC)
No problem, Mjp1305. Home Lander (talk) 17:44, 25 August 2017 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Thank you much but I am Moroccan and I have a PDF from National Education Ministry, and I didn't any vandalism because I'm an autoreviewed on Arabic Wikipedia and I cannot do this thing to Wikipedia. Thanks again. سمير تامر (talk) 01:34, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

Hi there. If you can cite a source, add the content. The only issue was that it had no source. See WP:CITE. Happy editing. Home Lander (talk) 01:36, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

Ok, there is no problem. The website from where I downloaded the PDF was [2]. I don't edit on English Wikipedia, I had just found this article when I translate from English to Arabic, then I added this section to give more information. Thanks سمير تامر (talk) 01:40, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#Wikipedia_is_not_a_newspaper

Have you read this even? This is an obviously notable event. Ethanbas (talk) 22:19, 28 August 2017 (UTC)

Easy! At the time of my tag it was a one sentence article that I didn't see as notable (how many other missiles have been launched?); the tag has now been removed by another editor just as I was going to remove it based on your comment. Home Lander (talk) 22:23, 28 August 2017 (UTC)

Speedy deletion declined: George Bard Ermentrout

Hello Home Lander. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of George Bard Ermentrout, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: Page title is a plausible redirect. Thank you. —Kusma (t·c) 20:16, 29 August 2017 (UTC)

Hi Kusma, you might want to notify PRehse about that; they were actually the one who originally added the tag. A long-term abuse vandal removed it and I therefore reverted all the vandal's edits, including this one so someone could accurately review it. Home Lander (talk) 20:19, 29 August 2017 (UTC)
Indeed you are absolutely right. Sorry to bother you and thank you! —Kusma (t·c) 20:21, 29 August 2017 (UTC)
No problem Kusma. Have a good day. Home Lander (talk) 20:21, 29 August 2017 (UTC)

A message from 108.48.190.216

108.48.190.216 (talk) 00:57, 30 August 2017 (UTC) Hello Lander, I was the one who made the small edit to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_the_United_States From the section below I deleted the last sentence stating: "However, it should be noted that human rights law neither recognizes a right to firearms nor a human right to self-defense, but requires states instead to reasonably regulate and restrict the possession and use of firearms to protect the right to life.[121]" because it doesn't belong in that section. There is no such thing as "human rights law" in the US. There are international laws and treaties that distinguish human rights as well as the UN Charter but this particular point seems out of place especially when considering the page is about US Gun Politics. I'm not saying there isn't a place for discussion of human rights but the even the source used essentially a book arguing that there is no guarantee to self defense in "human rights laws", I'm sure that's been debated before and in the US every state has some type of self defense law. Not to mention I got a rude response from User: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Drmies If you would please note the very opinionated personal stances he has on gun control. I would argue that an editor with less personal stake should be in charge of that page. I'm not vandalizing anything. That second sentence was put there to refute the first which talks about a recent Supreme Court ruling. I think that second sentence should go in another section. Please note I am a monthly donor to Wikipedia and not some gun rights asshole.

feehan@hotmail.com

The view that gun ownership is a fundamental right was affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008). The Court stated: "By the time of the founding, the right to have arms had become fundamental for English subjects."[120] The Court observed that the English Bill of Rights of 1689 had listed a right to arms as one of the fundamental rights of Englishmen. However, it should be noted that human rights law neither recognizes a right to firearms nor a human right to self-defense, but requires states instead to reasonably regulate and restrict the possession and use of firearms to protect the right to life.[121]

You removed an existing reference with no explanation. That is disruptive. Being a donor to Wikipedia does not change policy concerning edits. Home Lander (talk) 01:05, 30 August 2017 (UTC)
Ok I put my explanation here in this talk, is that good enough? Can someone review my suggestion? And being a donor means I'm not a vandal. It means I value this source of information. I've never made an edit before. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.48.190.216 (talk) 01:09, 30 August 2017 (UTC)
You should discuss ideas at Talk:Gun politics in the United States. Home Lander (talk) 01:11, 30 August 2017 (UTC)
Will do. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.48.190.216 (talk) 01:12, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

Removing speedy delete tag

Hello sweet, you have placed a tag in a article that has been created via AFC. The article has been approved by a experienced editor from AFC team. Hence there is no need of placing a speedy tag, also there is no significant evidence that the article has been created by banned user also If the article was an advertisement the editor of AFC community would have strongly recommended it to deletion and would have not deleted it. Therefore iam of a opinion that the article is not advert since it no positive points. Take care buddy Firstmistake (talk)Firstmistake —Preceding undated comment added 02:50, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

Yes, I'm assuming bad faith here, but I have a hard time believing that you are a new user and this article is your first concern. Home Lander (talk) 02:53, 30 August 2017 (UTC)
No brother it'supplied not my concern even I have placed a copy edit tag. This article showed up in my feed when I waked this morning, also iam not wiki I have here for 2 years and took a long break to get back. Smile buddy Firstmistake (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 02:56, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For outstanding anti-derping work. Thanks very much. :-) Katietalk 03:03, 30 August 2017 (UTC)
Well, thank you Katie. Home Lander (talk) 03:09, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for making the revert on the Arthur de Gobineau page when someone thought I was vandalising the page (although I suspect they were trying to troll) when as you can see I'm just tidying the page up. Once again, many thanks.--Sein und Zeit (talk) 22:35, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

Sein und Zeit, it's actually the "Derp vandal", a long-term abuser who uses proxies to make rapid automated reverts of anything showing in recent changes. They've made hundreds of edits today alone. Had nothing to do with your edits. Home Lander (talk) 22:37, 30 August 2017 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Thank you! GrammerCracker96 (talk) 15:22, 31 August 2017 (UTC)

Thanks

Thank you for reverting vandalism of 24.180.31.56 on the Microsuction tape and my talk page. That was very quick and efficient. A question - what can be done in such cases to quickly block the violating user (IP)? --Ajgorhoe (talk) 19:05, 2 September 2017 (UTC Bro, i don't know who you is but stop. That is FORREAL the new principal. Ajgorhoe (talk) 19:05, 2 September 2017 (UTC)

Report obvious vandals to WP:AIV. In this case I already had. This was the Derp vandal - somebody who uses proxies and runs scripts to vandalize by rapidly reverting random edits from recent changes. Home Lander (talk) 19:07, 2 September 2017 (UTC)

A message from KatAtBarnwellCountyMuseum

Why do you keep removing the official FB page from the Barnwell County Museum? Other museums on that page have FB links. The only reason I have the website listed as unofficial is because some old person stared that page a long time ago and refuse to remove it or clarify that the Barnwell County Museum is in no way affiliated with it. I am a member of the Barnwell County Museum board, appointed by the Barnwell County Council. The Barnwell County Museum is an official office of the County of Barnwell. We have to use the FB page in lieu of a website. What exactly is your problem? 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_South_Carolina

KatAtBarnwellCountyMuseum (talk) 22:17, 4 September 2017 (UTC)

First of all, you need to start assuming good faith and back off the tone. The page is unofficial, so it does not meet WP:FACEBOOK and should not be included. Home Lander (talk) 22:29, 4 September 2017 (UTC)
This is extremely frustrating for me. The second I make a CORRECT change to my organization's page, someone comes behind and changes it. What do I have to do? When I changed it back, why couldn't you just ask or look up the FB page? It's obvious that it's official. I don't mess with Wikipedia and wish I didn't have to. I just want the FB link on the List of SC Museums and I was trying to not offend the old man that created the unofficial page.
Your edit is not "correct." You openly admitted in the article that it was an unofficial Facebook page. Therefore, per WP:FACEBOOK, it should not be included. Home Lander (talk) 22:43, 4 September 2017 (UTC)
The Facebook Page IS OFFICIAL. The Website (bcvm.org) that the old guy created is NOT official. The Wiki page: List of SC Museums has bcvm.org listed as the website. BCVM stands for Barnwell County Virtual Museum.
Thank you for clarifying. I have removed the unofficial site and replaced it with the official link from Facebook. Home Lander (talk) 22:49, 4 September 2017 (UTC)

Thank you! I was trying to not offend the person that created the website. Also, it wouldn't surprise me if he edited the link on Wiki himself. I don't want to have to keep doing this over and over.

You're welcome. When you're making changes like this, such as adding links, it's best to include reasoning in the edit summaries instead of just leaving the default "Undid revision by..." summary, since many Facebook links are removed as inappropriate. You'll then be less likely to get reverted again. Home Lander (talk) 22:55, 4 September 2017 (UTC)

A message from Deanerasmus2006

Koeksister

Koeksiters are not just South African but associated with a particular cultural group (Afrikaner) This group is not unique to South Africa but has significant representation in Namibia too, so referring to it as South African is wrong

Comparing Koeksisters and Koe'sisters is noted, but they are completely different and so the Cape Malay version will need its own page and reference to it on the Koeksister page is not helpful in developing understanding unless its to clear up the confusion in the similarly Sounding name


Deanerasmus2006 (talk) 04:10, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

A message from 165.227.66.66

http://www.cairoscene.com/Buzz/AUC-Students-Strike-in-Protest-of-Recent-Tuition-Fee-Hikes http://www.egyptindependent.com/auc-student-released-days-after-campus-demonstrations/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/sep/15/egyptian-student-protests-american-university-cairo https://www.madamasr.com/en/2017/01/18/feature/society/not-all-auc-students-are-rich/

Sources for my edit of Francis J. Ricciardone Jr. article. 165.227.66.66 (talk) 16:15, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

Then write in a WP:NEUTRAL tone and cite the sources. Home Lander (talk) 16:18, 10 September 2017 (UTC)

A message from 174.105.147.66

Hi. It is lucidly known that Charles Blow is a mouthpiece, at the NYT, of the American Left-wing. His ideology and values are perfectly aligned with those of the Leftist movement, so I don't understand why that edit was wrong when it was directly pointing to truth. Or is it because it 'hurt' someone's feelings? That shouldn't matter, wouldn't you agree?

174.105.147.66 (talk) 22:35, 15 September 2017 (UTC)

Nomination of Bitcoin Magazine for deletion

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My page

There is no reason to delete my page. It just lists politicians I support, all populist leaders with widespread popular support in their respective countries. I doubt if I had a page expressing support from more liberal-style political figures like Aung San Suu Kyi, the Dalai Lama, Angela Merkel, etc. anyone would be objecting. I am just stating my views as full disclosure, since, like all editors I have my personal biases. However, I intend to follow the sites neutrality guidelines, as anyone else. Thank you. Rising of a Thug Nation (talk) 01:03, 19 September 2017 (UTC)

talk - Home Lander didn't delete your user page... I did. You need to read this page - it will explain further. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 02:27, 19 September 2017 (UTC)

I, CiboloBuffalo, was IP 165.227.89.55, and failed to log into Wikipedia before editing the Cibolo, TX wiki. I saved my edits before citing as I received a phone call and didn't want the amount of edit to go away into the ether as I typed a lot. If you revert my edits, I will go back and start citing. Thanks! C.B. CiboloBuffalo

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