User talk:Ms.Entropy

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--Mayur ^{(talk•Email)} 04:33, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

February 2012

Please do not remove maintenance templates from pages on Wikipedia, as you did to Ronald R. Yager, without resolving the problem that the template refers to, or giving a valid reason for the removal in the edit summary. Your removal of this template does not appear constructive, and has been reverted. Thank you. MikeWazowski (talk) 16:41, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Please stop. Continuing to remove maintenance templates from pages on Wikipedia, as you did to Ronald R. Yager, without resolving the problem that the template refers to, may be considered disruptive editing. Further edits of this type may result in your account being blocked from editing. MikeWazowski (talk) 16:48, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This is your last warning. The next time you remove the maintenance templates from Wikipedia articles without resolving the problem that the template refers to, as you did at Ronald R. Yager, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. MikeWazowski (talk) 16:56, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for abuse of editing privileges. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. Toddst1 (talk) 18:05, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Ms.Entropy (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

I have provided citations and references on the article Ronald R. Yager, and gradually improving the page since November; and each time, when I remove the flag from MikeWazowski, I respectfully explained what I have done to improve the article in the edit summary. I believe that MikeWazowski was not objective. I would appreciate if you can tell me specifically what is wrong with the article that I have contributed, and what justifies the flag that you raised, when the citations and references are from neutral and reliable sources such as IEEE, Google Scholar, Journals etc. I am also in the process of providing more citations, references, and material to the page. By blocking my edits, you are not giving me a fair chance to improve the article. I sincerely would like an administrator to help me to improve and not to make any more mistakes, as I'm new to wikipedia editing. Thanks & Regards.

Decline reason:

You're blocked solely because you insisted on removing the maintenance templates, despite being told repeatedly not to do so. You'll need to address that before you will be unblocked. --jpgordon^{::==( o )} 22:32, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

You claimed in your edit summaries that [1] is public domain. Why do you believe so? Max Semenik (talk) 20:21, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Reply to MaxSem: In my edit summaries in Ronald R. Yager, I stated that "Yager's bio for many conferences and lectures is in public domain". You can see the same bio appearing in other conferences such as http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/archives/2011/newyork/speaker-profiles.php#ronald-yager. I further provide neutral and reliable sources from IEEE and Google Scholars on Yager's accomplishments. Do you have any other suggestions to improve? Thanks.User:MachintasMACHINTAS 21:08, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Just finding something on the internet does not mean it is in the public domain (which is a specific term meaning nobody owns the copyright of it). In fact, that example you gave clearly states it is copyrighted at the bottom of the page (though that is not necessary - it would be considered copyrighted unless stated otherwise). -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 21:11, 27 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi All: Yager himself provided his bio to be used in many public conferences and public speaking. There are several conference websites using this same public bio, including the ones that I sent. Furthermore in my edits on Ronald R. Yager, I have provided references to IEEE and Google Scholar, which are neutral and reliable sources to validate his accomplishments as stated in his bio. I really don't think that there's any copyright issues here. But if this is a concern and that I'm wrong, I respectfully ask an administrator to unblock me so that I can write a new bio section (referencing neutral and reliable sources). Thanks. MACHINTAS 21:29, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

To Machintas: I'm new to wiki editing myself, but I think why you keep getting the warning tag needing more citations for your Yager article (and the related tag about "possible original research") is that you need to insert references to secondary sources into the text of the article, to support your statements of fact. Use the little function button at the top of the editing page that looks like a book (6th from the left, right after the "chain" that lets you add links). And look for sources independent from the subject himself - e.g., sources other than his cv, where possible. I found some and put them in; probably you can find a lot more than I can! Hope this helps, Dianeblack (talk) 04:36, 28 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

To Dianeblack: Thanks for the tip, and thanks for the edit on Yager article!MACHINTAS 14:55, 28 February 2012 (UTC)

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who accepted the request.

Ms.Entropy (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

THANKS to jpgordon, I understand now that I was blocked solely because I removed the maintenance templates, depsite being told so repeatedly. I am appealing to lift the block for the reasons as follows: :(1) I admit that I have removed the maintenance template, and I will not do it again. I like to further clarify that this was not done intentionally, and I am not aware that I cannot remove the maintenance template (as I thought that any editor can remove the tag after making improvements to the article and explaining the change in the edit summary). As a sporadic contributor to Wikipedia (and one who just created the Ronald R. Yager article since November), I am not familiar with the evolving rules in wikipedia editing; and I hardly use my talk page, and hence I did not realize that I have been warned a couple of times yesterday by this editor MikeWazowski on my page. :(2) If the block is lifted, I will write a new "Professional Career" section and other new sections on Ronald R. Yager that are based on neutral and reliable sources. :(3) If the block is lifted, I will not remove the maintenance template. I will discuss with the administrators or editors (who have added any maintenance templates) and focus on improving the content of the article. I will also adhere to the process set in Wikipedia:Dispute resolution if there's any issue with editors/administrators. I will further spend some time familiarizing myself with wikipedia editing process. :(4) One of the good things being blocked is that I get to read and use my own talk page for discussions; and I see that many helpful administrators and editors are assisting others to improve articles on their own talk pages. I will consult the help of administrators who are generous with their time to review and improve my articles. I will also give back time to help others, who like me, just need a little help in review and feedback on articles that they are developing. Thanks for reading this and any advice or help is greatly appreciated! - MACHINTAS 00:27, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Accept reason:

As you evidently understand, and have addressed, the reason for your block, I am happy to unblock your account. Please note that (as you'd expect) you account's activity will be under scrutiny by various editors for a short time, to ensure that you abide by your assurances. Any further violations would, as I am sure you will understand, lead to another block. Enjoy editing again! PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 09:35, 29 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

To User:Phantomsteve: Thanks for lifting the block! MACHINTAS 14:31, 29 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Creating and Editing the Article on Ronald Yager

I work closely with Ron Yager. I am aware of Wikipedia's content policies (Wikipedia:Neutral point of view, Wikipedia:No original research, and Wikipedia:Verifiability) and I will abide by them. My interest in writing this article is to provide information about a pioneering researcher in the field of fuzzy logic and computational intelligence. Ms.Entropy 22:47, 31 March 2012 (UTC)