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Eofren (parler/diskuti/talk) 23:36, 28 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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You can read it at Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Help desk#Review of Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Jim Nyamu. Anon126 (talk - contribs) 22:52, 18 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there

Jim Nyamu, enjoy. Regards, Wee Curry Monster talk 08:58, 1 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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August 2015

Extended content

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for abuse of editing privileges. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by first reading the guide to appealing blocks, then adding the following text below this notice: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 19:23, 30 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You have been blocked for directly editing Wikipedia without declaring that you are being paid to do so. This is against our WP:TOU. Apologies. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 19:24, 30 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

Regarding the user block by Doc James: Please know that I have received no compensation for any of my activities on Wikipedia, including entries related to the Alpins method of astigmatism analysis. I am a long-time journalist with much experience in ophthalmology. I worked for Dr. Alpins for 18 months in the late 1990s as a consultant; this work had nothing to do with Wikipedia entries related to the Alpins method except for the fact that I became very well versed in the approach. My efforts involving the Wikipedia entry for the Alpins method of astigmatism analysis were prompted solely by my sense of the singular importance of the method both to the field of ophthalmology and to members of the public who may need ophthalmic procedures covered by the method. Again, I have received no compensation for any work I've done in Wikipedia. In addition to Alpins-related material, I have revised/edited/appended Wikipedia listings related to elephants and elephant activist Jim Nyamu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Nyamu); I likewise received no compensation for these efforts. I would be happy to supply Doc James or any other current Wikipedia editor with copies of my federal income tax returns for any of the past 7 years. Kcroes (talk) 00:55, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

(1) If by saying that you "have received no compensation for any of [your] activities on Wikipedia", you mean that you have not been paid specifically for editing Wikipedia, then that may well be true, but when you are paid as the executive director of market development of a business, editing in a way which promotes that business can reasonably be regarded as part of the work for the job you are being paid for. It is not necessary that any part of your pay be specifically tied to a particular part of your work for that work to be paid work. (2) Paid or unpaid, your editing is clearly aimed at publicising and promoting the work of a particular person and a particular business, which is contrary to Wikipedia policy, and in itself perfectly adequate justification for the block. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 16:42, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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JamesBWatson: ASSORT, a company founded by Dr. Noel Alpins, hired me as a consultant for 18 months in 1997-1998. That position was the last time that I worked full time in ophthalmology; from 1999 through the present, I have worked across medical specialties, only occasionally working on topics related to ophthalmology, and never receiving payment from ASSORT or Dr. Alpins for any work of any kind. As editor in chief of Ocular Surgery News (1988-1997), I became friends with Dr. Alpins. I have the bias of liking him as a friend, and admiring him as a thinker and scientist. The Alpins method truly is a fundamental advance in ophthalmology; it is the basis for publication standards adopted by the Journal of Refractive Surgery in 2014, and thus is applicable to all future reporting of scientific papers that include astigmatism planning, management, and analysis in that journal (volume 30, issue 10, pages 654-659; DOI: 10.3928/1081597X-20140903-01). Sorry if my contributions related to the Alpins method have a promotional flavor; its use and efficacy are simply facts, and I believe that I inserted scores of references, not all of them old. As a medical specialty, ophthalmology is a well-defined community served by many formal (peer-reviewed) journals as well as tabloids, magazines, and newspapers. I believe that articles and reporting appearing in this latter category amount to secondary sources, or review articles. As for "executive director of market development" for ASSORT, the title may have been an unpaid moniker that I used to help ASSORT with social media and/or to buttress my resume. I truly don't recall using it, but must have, if you mention it. I understand and respect Wikipedia's COI policy, and will not--and have not--violated it.Kcroes (talk) 19:08, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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One open unblock request at a time, please. — Daniel Case (talk) 05:20, 5 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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The additionally issue with Alpins method of astigmatism analysis was that it was not based on very good sources. In fact the only review of the topic is from 2003 by Alpins himself.[1].
WRT PR work for Alpins you are saying you have not worked for them since the 1990s? Does that include their companies? Also a number of the references you used in the article is from your own "paper". Will need some more time to look at your case. Best Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 07:06, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

Doc James: I have not received compensation from Dr. Noel Alpins, or the company he founded, ASSORT Pty Ltd, or any other person or group related to Dr. Alpins or the Alpins method of astigmatism analysis. As a freelance writer, my income derives almost exclusively from medical marketing/communications companies; and none of my clients over the past 3 years or so have any vested interests in ophthalmology. I worked as a consultant with ASSORT for about 18 months in 1997-1998, and I've known Dr. Alpins since the early 1990s. I was the editor in chief of OCULAR SURGERY NEWS (OSN), a periodical for ophthalmologists published by SLACK Medical Publishing, from 1988 to 1996. I do not have a copy of the discarded Wikipedia entry for the Alpins method, but I seem to recall many references from the past 5 years. I think that there are some more recent references that I will add if I am reinstated here. There are more than 20 formal (peer-reviewed) journals, magazines, and newspapers serving ophthalmology; I believe that the newspapers and magazine--many of which I referenced--have a similar "weight" as a review article, as such articles are often written by journalists/reporters and reviewed by a medical editor, and may include quotes and countervailing opinions from a variety of experts. I believe that I did reference an article that I wrote back in the late 1990s, which was published in a medical software magazine. It is not the only reference that could have been used, and perhaps my use of it reflected a hopefully temporary inflated ego. I apologize. The Alpins method is a fundamental concept now in refractive and cataract surgery, and dates back to the seminal article by Dr. Alpins, published in 1993. I didn't see much choice but to include it. I apologize also if the Alpins method article sounded promotional. I get physically ill from promotional copy, and wouldn't want to inflict that on anyone. My tone, I remember, was to be as basic as possible in order to bring the well-educated consumer into the conversation. Again, I seem to remember that I used at least 50 references, and more recent substitutes can probably be found for all of them. A major impetus for me to begin the Alpins method entry was the (at the time) pending publication of a standard method of reporting astigmatism results published in the Journal of Refractive Surgery (JRS) in 2014. The editors went back to 1993, to Dr. Alpins' first publication on the method, and adopted the entire Alpins method (which actually was fully described by 5 or 6 journal articles between 1993 and 2011). I would be happy to answer any additional questions you might have, and thank you for your thorough review. If I left a mark in ophthalmology, I hope it was in the objectivity of OSN's reporting, which I have come to find is a welcome characteristic of Wikipedia.Kcroes (talk) 19:08, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Procedural decline - already unblocked Jezebel's Ponyo^{bons mots} 19:51, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi Keith. I work on conflict of interest issues here in WP, and on medical/health content. You are editing here under your real name, and this is clearly you. You do have a lot of experience doing ophthalmology-related paid writing. You say that you didn't write the Alpins stuff for pay, but in Wikipedia your writing really comes across as promotional - it seems that way to me, and to Doc James as well. In some ways someone with your skill could be super helpful here if you would work with us to get better oriented to Wikipedia writing (which is different than any other kind - please take that seriously!). But first we would really need to trust you. This is a hard thing, as you are a paid writer outside of WP, and among all the medical specialties, we consistently find that ophthalmology is the most rife with doctors/practices/companies abusing Wikipedia to market themselves. I need to ask you again (sorry for this) - are you receiving, or do you expect to receive, any consideration for editing Wikipedia? Please know that there is a place for paid editing here; you just have to do some things differently. (some people try to avoid disclosing because they think that will get them kicked out; it is only undisclosed paid editing that leads to blocks; paid editors who disclose and follow our policies and guidelines are welcome). Sorry for the additional questioning. Jytdog (talk) 20:17, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Jytdog: I've addressed some of your concerns in my responses to JamesBWatson and DocJames above. Any bias I might have on behalf of Dr. Noel Alpins and his company, ASSORT Pty Ltd, is based on a friendship dating back to the early 1990s, but mostly on my sincere belief--from the very beginning--that the Alpins method was a huge advance in ophthalmology (as Donald Trump might say--huge). I was one of the earliest people in the United States to understand the method, but...I was only a journalist. Dr. Alpins has spent many tough, tough years proving his point and, ultimately, he earned absolute acceptance. His method underlies the ANSI standard for astigmatism analysis, and was adopted from top to bottom by the Journal of Refractive Surgery as a standard for peer-reviewed articles. The method has survived attacks by some of the brightest minds in ophthalmology, many of whom had real COI problems and/or an NIH (not-invented-here) attitude. So, I'm a fan, which is why I sought to start a Wikipedia entry for the Alpins method in the first place. I've taken no money from ASSORT or Dr. Alpins since my well-defined contractual service as a consultant in 1997-1998--not for my efforts related to the Alpins method entry in Wikipedia or for starting ASSORT on Twitter, Google+, and Facebook. I've read your user page and other material related to your background, and would be proud to work with you and others in Wikipedia. I can't tell you how my opinions regarding Wikipedia have evolved over the past few years. I believe I could contribute in a number of areas: immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, quantum physics, philosophy, psychology, among others. Thank you for considering--or reconsidering--my block. I promise to be good.Kcroes (talk) 19:08, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Procedural decline - already unblocked. Jezebel's Ponyo^{bons mots} 19:51, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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To the Editors,

It just recently came to my notice that the page in Wikipedia on advancements on astigmatism treatment and analysis titled “Alpins Method” had been removed from public availability. I found this both disconcerting, disappointing and undermines the contributions this valuable analysis method has made to the area of cataract and refractive surgery.

The information provided by this page has been derived from twenty years of research and development from its first publication in 1993 in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive surgery, a peer reviewed publication by Elsevier, with more than 15 peer reviewed papers I have been first author for, published in leading ophthalmic journals to the most recent in March 2015 in the Journal of Refractive Surgery (JRS) published by Slack Inc.

There were contained in the Alpins Method entry more than 70 related references including written articles in the ophthalmic information magazines and other referenced sources by others. These sources which together with the valuable summary of the method and inventions in the main text is an invaluable resource for practising ophthalmologists/eye surgeons, optical scientists and engineers in the medical profession and refractive surgery device industry. There is also much interest from the public in general who suffer from astigmatism (more than 60%) as part of their refractive error when considering undergoing the surgical process of laser vision correction.

As an indication of the relevance and importance of developments I have innovated, an editorial in October 2014 in the JRS (see link: http://www.researchgate.net/publication/266629328_JRS_Standard_for_Reporting_Astigmatism_Outcomes_of_Refractive_Surgery ) examined my Method in some detail, acknowledged it was the technique adopted as the ANSI standard for astigmatism treatment appraisal by refractive lasers by the FDA. This editorial in the JRS rated highly in 2014 by an impact factor (3.468) which is 7th out of 57 Ophthalmic peer reviewed journals, directed all authors who publish in this journal to employ the Alpins Method as the standard analysis technique for astigmatism in peer reviewed articles to be published. Naturally I employ these techniques in my own practice of ophthalmic surgery which requires some detail on my own practice website.

It is most perplexing to understand why such an informative and useful Wikipedia entry with an extensive and comprehensive scientific reference list, many sourced from the peer reviewed literature, could be considered commercial promotion when it is derived from the scientific contributions of one individual during an innovative career of clinical practice for longer than 20 years and still contributing. This is completely consistent with the ideals of Wikipedia, leading me to believe that there must have been a simple mistake made-the only way this could be rationally explained. Removal of the entry is damaging to the reputation of the science and advancement in care provided by the Alpins Method.

After your due reconsideration I would look forward to my entry being reposted. After this occurs I intend in coming weeks to update the entry with my recently published papers. I would also expect contributions to the page to be made by my colleagues, as the Method has been employed and referenced in many reaserch papers in the ophthalmic peer reviewed literature. I don't believe ophthalmologists in general are aware of these opportunities in supplementing Wikipedia entries that they have not had a initial or previous contribution.

Thank you in anticipation,

Yours Sincerely

Noel Alpins

Dr Noel Alpins

M.B., B.S., D.O (Melb), F.R.A.N.Z.C.O., F.R.A.C.S., F.R.C.Ophth. F.A.C.S. Medical Director NewVision Clinics Clinical Senior Lecturer Melbourne University Department Ophthalmology

Noel Alpins (talk) 07:26, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Request reason:

Often operating as Croes Copy and Editorial Services ("Croes Copy," a sole proprietorship), I derive a small income from medical writing and editing, and have sometimes listed ASSORT Pty Ltd and Noel Alpins among my clients. It is therefore easy to understand why Wikipedia administrators are concerned that I have violated financial disclosure or COI standards. In fact, neither Dr. Alpins nor any of his agents or companies are among my paid clients. As for recent reviews supporting the Alpins method, the adoption of the Alpins method by the Journal of Refractive Surgery, as a standard for reporting astigmatism results in the journal going forward, stands on its own as the best kind of review (http://www.researchgate.net/publication/266629328_JRS_Standard_for_Reporting_Astigmatism_Outcomes_of_Refractive_Surgery), as it reflects a consensus agreed upon by a distinguished editorial board. Finally, I joined Wikipedia using my real name, Keith Croes (kcroes), desiring to contribute in a number of topics, including ophthalmology. Anonymity was inconsequential to me, and still is, and I have a record of objective coverage in medical journalism. Thank you for considering.Kcroes (talk) 21:52, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Procedural delcine - already unblocked. Jezebel's Ponyo^{bons mots} 19:51, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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I have unblocked this account based on assurances that Kcroes while not edit content pertaining to Alpins. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 07:45, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Coverage of this method

Does this method have any coverage in review articles? Note that this is different than peer reviewed. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 09:59, 2 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Doc James: There were a number of review articles cited in the original Alpins method entry that was deleted, and which, unfortunately, I have no copy. Lindstrom et al reviewed astigmatism analysis programs by a number of researchers, including Alpins, and determined that Alpins' approach was the most accurate. I'm a little befuddled, because peer-reviewed publications often publish review articles, so I'm not quite sure what you mean by review articles that aren't peer reviewed. There are numerous tabloids, newspapers, and magazines serving ophthalmology, which are not indexed and therefore aren't considered to be formal peer-reviewed publications. The original Alpins entry in Wikipedia included many of this type of article, which I equate with "review" articles, as they quote a number of experts, often with varying opinions. I actually haven't been working in this space for quite a while and will need some time to ramp up, but since the Alpins method became the JRS (Journal of Refractive Surgery) standard for astigmatism reporting, I'm sure that there are recent reviews I can find to support the idea of including the Alpins method in Wikipedia. Please give me a few weeks to work on this. It's very important to the field and the many patients who are receiving cataract and refractive surgical procedures based on the Alpins method. Thank you. Kcroes (talk) 21:08, 3 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

There is a review article--more of a book, really--on the surgical correction of astigmatism, at http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781556422201. Sorry to drag you into this decades long punching match between the "mainstream" and the Alpins method, when it is clear to all that the Alpins method is the hands-down winner. I am not a braggart; I am a scientist. Those who don't understand the Alpins method would save much time simply accepting the advantages, which are so apparent. It's the purity of mathematics. How can you beat the simple supremacy of mathematics in delineating the advantages and predictive aspects? If there is an error, you deduce a mathematical adjustment. It is not meant as an explanation, but only a recording device. All deviations lie in the technology; the Alpins method simply defines the technology, and points out areas for further refinement. Simply. No controversy. There should be no controversy. The jerks out there with vested interests in other planning and analysis approaches are the only ones who see a controversy. Those days are actually behind us, and the Alpins method is an accepted norm. And so it is...let it go. Set it free. Make it real in Wikipedia. I'll oversee the entry and prevent inappropriate changes. Thank you. (User:Kcroes added comment)

First of all yes review articles are typically all peer reviewed. But only a small number of peer reviewed articles are review articles.

Yes this 1990 article is a review [2]. It was used to support "The advent of excimer laser technology (e.g., laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK), however, introduced a conundrum between incisional and ablation techniques; specifically, should treatment be planned according to refractive cylinder values as introduced with laser refractive surgery, or corneal astigmatism parameters as had been customary with incisional surgery." Will look at it but need to order the paper from my library.

By the way Kcroes this comment "I am not a braggart; I am a scientist." makes it sound like you developed the Alpins method?

And that review is 25 years old now. Anything in the last 10 years that is a review? The textbook you mention is from 1994. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 10:00, 4 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Dear James,

Over the weekend since we communicated last Friday, I further considered your request for review articles. I am writing with three included that came to mind that are published and independent in their appraisal. As well as a peer reviewed Journal editorial on the subject of astigmatism in 2001, I searched my files and have found two review type articles that appear as two chapters in ophthalmic texts that have discussed my method with some analysis and critique. The three links are to follow for your convenience:

http://www.jcrsjournal.org/article/S0886-3350(00)00826-9/fulltext http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781556422201 http://www.amazon.com/Irregular-Astigmatism-Diagnosis-Ming-Wang/dp/1556428391

As I last mentioned there is no "review" paper in the conventional sense that I am aware of in the literature, perhaps explained by the fact it is a competitive field with multiple solutions being under consideration. However with this in mind, Dr Doug Koch the Editor of the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (JCRS) at the time of 2000, invited 6 authors to provide a vectorial analysis of 100 eyes of his own treated patients with refractive laser surgery using their own analysis technique. I was one of those six invited to submit a paper and these all together formed the January 2001 Special Issue of the Journal completely dedicated to Astigmatism Analysis. My contribution is the paper titled "Astigmatism Analysis by the Alpins method" which over the subsequent 10+ years has been preferentially employed by authors, gaining popularity from its merit as acknowledged by Prof Reinstein and Randleman in their October 2014 editorial in the other highly rated (JRS) refractive journal. I believe Dr Koch considered this practical exercise was the most equitable approach at the time, as he saw the task of obtaining an unbiased independent view of the whole subject too challenging to attempt, leaving the decision of which technique to follow to the readers, scientists, researchers and practitioners who had an interest in the subject by being free to publish after peer review with one of the 6 techniques to choose from. This January 2001 JCRS issue is the independent review in a peer-reviewed journal par excellence I would expect you are seeking. I have attached the editorial by Dr Koch for that January 2001 Astigmatism issue that discusses my technique and paper. You might note he describes my technique on page 1 of the journal that year "..remarkably useful and intuitive means of understanding the effects of surgery". His editorial is an excellent review of all 6 invited contributions to the (JCRS) Journal's Special Astigmatism Issue.

The second is a book edited by four very prominent and respected ophthalmic practitioners of their time all residing in the USA-Dr Gills, Martin Thornton and Sanders. The chapter (2nd) itself was authored by Drs. Greene and Lindstrom, Dr Lindstrom being one of the most respected and renowned ophthalmologists in the world today. The review of astigmatism analysis of the time (1994) forms part of the chapter examining astigmatic keratotomy and as you can see was a year after publication of my seminal 1993 paper on the subject. Of particular note when you read the section on vectorial analysis on page 17, see the comments relating to which techniques came up with the correct angular component , which formed part of their independent evaluation.

The third is a chapter in a book edited by Dr Ming Wang of Tennessee. This chapter 31 the concluding chapter reviews "Future Directions-Technological Development and Treating the Problem at it's Source" particularly related where discrepancies exist between the refraction and the corneal shape which in my method I have innovated and quantified as the vector ORA (ocular residual astigmatism) from my January 1997 paper. This also describes how to deal with this utilising Vector Planning by Alpins Method-both the phenomena of ORA and balanced topographical and refractive astigmatism treatment endorsed by Dr Wang, feature prominently with explanations in my Wikipedia page. Dr Wang's expresses his opinion on pages 280 and 283 that my technique described in chapter 29 but also reference 3 the 1997 vector planning paper "...critical in refractive surgical planning".

I believe the information provided above should support your decision in a substantive way to reinstate the Alpins Method pages in Wikipedia at an early time

Thank you for your consideration,

Noel A.

103.224.86.7 (talk) 01:17, 6 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

OK, I give up!

I have a COI as defined in your COI policies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest). I know Noel Alpins and understand the brilliance of the Alpins Method. That's why I asked to start the entry. Do people start entries who have no association or respect for the subject of the entry? I also started an entry for Jim Nyamu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Nyamu), whom I don't know. Look, I've been on the Earth here for more than 60 years. Are you saying that I can't make a Wikipedia entry related to any living person that I've ever known? Please restore my privileges. I'm a journalist, writer, and author. And for God's sake, the Alpins Method needs to be an entry in Wikipedia. Thank you for your consideration.Kcroes (talk) 21:44, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Rereading the above (and versions deleted), I need to mention that I appreciate the COI complexities you must face, and that the nuances today are different than when I wrote this letter to an AMA journal (https://s3.amazonaws.com/cuttings/cuttingpdfs/360825/Ophthalmologists%20in%20the%20news%20-%20Keith%20Croes%20in%20Archives%20of%20Ophthalmology%201995.pdf). But my original intention came from a good place. And it's not clear to me even now what I should or could have done to comply, in the minutest regard, to your COI policy as it's now written. But I'm willing to learn, even at my advanced age. Again, thanks for your consideration.Kcroes (talk) 22:01, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I also know that none of us has to believe in God. I believe that human consciousness is not necessarily confined to the dead-matter atomic structure of the brain and body. I call that God.

Request for help

To User:Jytdog: I've seen your work, and feel that you might be able to help me. Turns out I'm an unpaid advocate. I also advocate compassion to all humans, remain unpaid for that, and wonder whether Wikipedia would let me edit anything related to compassion, philanthropy, humanitarianism, etc. I'm half joking, of course, but only half. I really don't understand some of this, but would like to redeem my status as one who might contribute to Wikipedia. Thank you. Kcroes (talk) 22:19, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Unblock

I have unblocked this account based on assurances that Kcroes while not edit content pertaining to Alpins or other topic related to his PR work. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 07:53, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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I'm stepping away

Look, I'm going to step away from Jim Nyamu for a while as I don't want any rancor between us. However I want to give you a heads-up that I'll ask some other editors to have a look at the article. The best place I can think of is WP:COIN unless you have a better suggestion. As you probably recall, it was brought up at the noticeboard in August 2015 by an administrator. - Bri (talk) 22:36, 21 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. There can be no rancor around elephants. Let me know if you have questions. The COI flag on Nyamu's talk page relates to someone who calls him/herself Kamrama, FYI. Thanks. Kcroes (talk) 23:02, 21 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Bri: In your COI post, I noticed that Jim Nyamu's name was misspelled; should be "Nyamu," not ‎"Naymu." Thanks.Kcroes (talk) 20:53, 12 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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