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Can you help in a talk and reversion?

Perhaps you can help here and understand what we can do here (see 2nd introductory paragraph and quotation)... You know this didactic video fragment? --Krauss (talk) 23:01, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

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18:13, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

Deleted Page Ryan Rafferty

Hi NorthAmerica,

I have some questions relating to why this page was deleted off Wikipedia. Is it possible to have it reinstated so that I can have it's notability better enhanced? Please. Raffobeast (talk) 08:33, 29 December 2014 (UTC) Kind Regards

Hi User:Raffobeast: Per the discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ryan Rafferty, the subject was deemed non-notable per a lack of independent, reliable sources that provide significant coverage about him. As such, I'd be more comfortable seeing evidence of such coverage before moving forward with the notion of republishing the article. NorthAmerica1000 13:29, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

User:NorthAmerica1000 Hi NorthAmerica, Thanks for getting back to me. As you can see in the original article that quite notable links had been provided. The article also contained a reference to an official charts page where the artists work had appeared under his stagename "Weekend Warriors" (See position 11) chart. Under Wikipedia's terms and conditions this falls under notable achievements. I am waiting on one more source of information to come and I will provide this to you so you can see. For now the links that had been referenced are below including one further one at the top.

http://www.frequency.com/video/john-truelove-love-to-dance-ant-tokyo/21947744/-/5-4777454 https://www.trackitdown.net/news/show/100909.html http://www.ryanrafferty.com.au/about/ http://www.harderfaster.net/text/reviews/33425 http://www.judgejulesarchive.co.uk/archives/board/index.php?/page/index.html/_/1992-2013/2006/2006-01-14-r512 http://www.digital-trends.de/Nimrod/ http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/12/2010-02-06/ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/this-is-life-single/id906178765 https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/in-the-mood-single/id405366303 http://www.discogs.com/artist/769476-Ryan-Rafferty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZjcY3ArjUQ

Yours faithfully Raffobeast (talk) 00:57, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

  • Hello Raffobeast: Sources that were in the article, as well as those above, are mostly non-reliable per Wikipedia's standards. See WP:IRS for more information about what constitutes reliable sources. Furthermore, to qualify for an article, a subject typically requires having received significant coverage in independent, reliable sources, which the subject appears to lack at this time. NorthAmerica1000 01:31, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi User:NorthAmerica1000 Thanks for taking the time to reply to me. I do appreciate your feedback regarding non-reliable standards but I think in this instance the article does in fact meet the minimum standard for inclusion as per the below.

How to meet the requirement, An article must be based upon reliable third-party sources, and meets this requirement if:

Reliable: A third-party source is reliable if it has standards of peer review and fact-checking. In general, the more people engaged in checking facts, the more reliable the publication. Third-party: A third-party source is independent and unaffiliated with the subject, thus excluding first-party sources such as self-published material by the subject, autobiographies, and promotional materials. Sources: At least two third-party sources should cover the subject, to avoid idiosyncratic articles based upon a single perspective. Based upon: These reliable third-party sources should verify enough facts to write a non-stub article about the subject, including a statement explaining its significance. Once an article meets this minimal standard, additional content can be verified using any reliable source. However, any information that violates What Wikipedia is not must be removed, regardless of whether or not it is verified in reliable third-party sources.

Also another notable reference for Ryan Rafferty's page which wasn't included in the original page was the collaboration between himself and Micky Modelle under the stagename "Nimrod" which was included in a very reliable BBC radio track listing entry- source here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/davepearce/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20061217 (See Nimrod - My Life).

As you can see this does establish the minimum criteria.

If you could grant my request I will see that more references and links are included and the page is improved. It would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you. Raffobeast (talk) 01:22, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

  • User:Raffobeast: At this time, if you feel that the subject meets notability guidelines, please consider starting a discussion at WP:DELETIONREVIEW. While there were only three participation at the deletion discussion, consensus for deletion was existent there. As such, I would be going against consensus restoring the article based upon the sources you have provided above. Deletion review is the best forum to present your case to the community. NORTH AMERICA1000 01:48, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi User:NorthAmerica1000 Thanks for replying. I appreciate your reply and have taken your advice and opened a deletion review case. Raffobeast (talk) 04:27, 15 January 2015 (UTC))

Deletion review for Ryan Rafferty

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Ryan Rafferty. Because you closed the deletion discussion for this page, speedily deleted it, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Raffobeast (talk) 04:27, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

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Disruptive conduct on AfD

Can you see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Indian century (3rd nomination)? The nominator who previously edit warred on this article as well as Chinese Century seems to have a habit of making copy-paste argument and copying the sentences of opponent[5] and heavily wikilaywering. I have removed his comment twice and he still don't seem to be understanding WP:BLUD. OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 01:11, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

OccultZone: I recommend for you to just leave the comment in place at the AfD discussion, let the user have their say, and to counter their argument in the discussion with your evidence to the contrary. Regarding the discussion at the link you provided above in re the Chinese Century article, if you feel that the matter cannot be solved through discussion, check out options to resolve the matter at Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard, where other editors can opine, WP:THIRDOPINION and the Wikipedia:Dispute resolution noticeboard. NORTH AMERICA1000 01:33, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
It was hardly 1 minute after when I had already replied on AfD and got to know that you have replied here. Although the matter at Chinese Century was resolved. I would rather wait for the Snow Keep and move discussion to the talk page if it becomes too big. Thanks OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 01:38, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
User:OccultZone: I strongly recommend NOT moving any content at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Indian century (3rd nomination) to its (presently red-linked) AfD talk page. Just leave all commentary on the main discussion page. People are likely to miss any discussion on the AfD talk page. NORTH AMERICA1000 01:53, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
Fine. OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 01:55, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

The only disruptive conduct is OccultZone deleting other arguments he doesn't like. OccultZone is doing the same thing as well as resorting to personal attacks. Please evaluate OccultZone's conduct at Talk:Indian Century, Talk:Chinese Century, as well as harrassment on my talk page. Xharm (talk) 01:28, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

User:Xharm & User:OccultZone: Regarding the articles, I again recommend that you guys check out getting other editor opinions regarding these matters. Regarding the discussion at Talk:Chinese Century, since another editor (User:NeilN) has commented in that thread, it should stay in place. I have restored the discussion at Talk:Chinese Century (diff). Please just leave it in place at this point. NORTH AMERICA1000 01:47, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
I have carefully read your edit summary and I think that you might not be aware of the reason behind that removal. Xharm had copied this thread copied from his UTP,[6] much of the discussion of this thread was about his conduct and also concerned other article Indian Century. Whenever we are discussing about multiple articles, either a board or UTP has to be used. He may have copied this thread only to deflect the criticism made on his UTP, and by bringing this all to ATP, much of the discussion would clearly seem illogical. It is removable per WP:REFACTOR, "Removal of off-topic, uncivil, unclear, or otherwise distracting material." I am not asking you to revert your move but I am sure that you know that I had good reason behind removing it. OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 08:59, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
Duly noted, and I am aware of WP:REFACTOR. Much of the discussion does concern the Chinese Century article, though, and since another user commented, it seemed best to reinstate the content. Perhaps consider contacting User:NeilN and ask if they're okay with the information being removed. NORTH AMERICA1000 09:13, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
Another problem is that throughout, he is continuously copying and pasting my messages as an answer to me, and also never forgetting to include "Stop making personal attacks", when I have never made one. It is usually better to remove such inflammatory discussion that is not going to serve any purpose. Neither I am interested in discussing same thing on multiple talk pages because I had already brought this to ANI. Sure we can see if NeilN is fine with removing it. OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 10:30, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
I notified NeilN about this discussion on their talk page (diff). NORTH AMERICA1000 10:47, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
If it will allow editors to move forward and focus the discussion on content, I'm fine with my comment being removed. --NeilN talk to me 15:54, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for informing us.  Done OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 16:04, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for replying, NeilN. NORTH AMERICA1000 00:04, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
Xharm is now blocked as a sock of Supersaiyen312. OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 00:12, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

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An example of prose, a type of writing that simulates the natural flow of language
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Relisting AfD

Resolved

Would you check WP:Articles for deletion/Dr.Ahmedaalzagtat? I had reverted the relisting, and the same editor reverted it who had relisted. There is consensus to delete, also the article is very non-notable, poorly formatted. OccultZone (Talk • Contributions • Log) 03:09, 24 January 2015 (UTC)

  • The delete !votes following the nomination don't say much other than pointing to a guideline page. As such, relisting in this instance is not necessarily incorrect. Is your !vote based upon sources listed in the article, or is it based upon the overall availability of sources about the subject after source searching? (E.g. for starters, Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL). NORTH AMERICA1000 13:09, 24 January 2015 (UTC)

Closure of the "Behavioral Competencies" AFD

Hello, I've noticed that you have recently closed the AFD that I nominated at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Behavioral Competencies as "no consensus". I found it a little amusing because it is impossible to form consensus when nobody even makes a comment in a period of three weeks. But jokes aside, should I have just used the PROD instead of AFD? And looking forward, is it possible to tag it for PROD now? My understanding is that it is not allowed after an AFD, but in this case it is possible to argue that an AFD didn't happen. Thanks, AtHomeIn神戸 (talk) 04:23, 16 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi Athomeinkobe: Per the letter of the rule, I'd have to say no to a prod. Per WP:PROD, it states "PROD is one-shot only: It must not be used for articles PRODed before or previously discussed on AfD". Despite the fact that no discussion occurred, the article was nominated for deletion and listed in the AfD logs, so I can't recommend for you to go against the rules. NORTH AMERICA1000 01:06, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for the reply. The only other option I can think of is to merge the article, so I will go about proposing that next. (Which will require finding something in there worth merging...) AtHomeIn神戸 (talk) 23:55, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
...and thanks to you for the reply. Cheers, NORTH AMERICA1000 00:02, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for the heads up! AtHomeIn神戸 (talk) 06:33, 22 January 2015 (UTC)
Actually, if you are not busy, could you please take a look at Govind Dholakia‎ (as well as Talk:Govind Dholakia‎ and User talk:Govinddholakia‎ for context). I think it is fairly stright forward, but if I have done anything wrong please let me know. AtHomeIn神戸 (talk) 06:52, 22 January 2015 (UTC)
N.b. The two pages have been deleted by another admin. NORTH AMERICA1000 10:44, 24 January 2015 (UTC)

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Hi NA, where is that Wikipedia policy wording re: deletion discussions that says an AfD nomination is considered a Delete !vote and therefore a nominator is not allowed a bolded Delete !vote as that would be a duplicate? I remember reading it, but now I can't find it. You can answer here, as I will put this page on my watchlist. Thanks very much. Softlavender (talk) 11:45, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi Softlavender: I have seen that before, but I haven't been able to locate it. Perhaps it was removed from wherever it was, perhaps only to be found in a revision history page somewhere. Deletion nominations are considered as an !vote though, and nominators should not add another !vote below the nomination. NORTH AMERICA1000 18:29, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
I looked again just now, using Control+F on all the relevant pages, and finally found it. :) It's the bottom paragraph of this section: Wikipedia:Guide_to_deletion#How_to_list_pages_for_deletion. Anyway, thanks for your help; it was you who reminded me of this policy in December, which is why I asked you. Cheers, Softlavender (talk) 19:46, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
Softlavender: Thanks for the link. For future reference, I have created a shortcut to that section of the page, using WP:AFDLIST. NORTH AMERICA1000 19:56, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
Excellent, thanks so much! Softlavender (talk) 19:59, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

Advice on AfD

Hi, I'd like to ask your advice about WP:Articles for deletion/Red Bull House of Art. I was participating seriously, but now it feels like I've been getting fooled. This appears to be a continuation of an offline feud. Some of the participants seem to know each other and are making comments that the rest of us can't follow. There are allegations of harassment and sockpuppetry, one editor claims he created the article for money, etc. From their histories, some are new accounts or have returned after a long absence for this. What to do in a case like this? Would early closure be warranted? – Margin1522 (talk) 23:48, 20 January 2015 (UTC)

ps. It might also be relevant to look at User Talk:Margin1522#Red_Bull_Deletion and User Talk:Kgpaints. – Margin1522 (talk) 00:02, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
  • Margin1522: I recommend just letting the AfD discussion run its course. You have made your case there, and one of the !votes is not guideline or policy based, ("I was paid $120 cash by a lady with green hair to write this article. She didn't give me her name but said she's a friend of Gregory Kohs."). An early closure such as a procedural close or speedy keep would be inappropriate, because the discussion doesn't qualify for either. NORTH AMERICA1000 19:17, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
  • N.b. I find the topic interesting, so I have performed source research and provided an opinion at the discussion regarding the topic's notability. NORTH AMERICA1000 19:38, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
Wait, doesn't Wikipedia have a policy against paid editing? Or did User:Thekohser do something else to warrant Jimbo's mighty ire?
And no, this is not a continuation of an offline feud. It is a continuation of an offline prank and it was within Wikipedia that it turned real ugly real fast. Corruption Watchchihuahua (talk) 21:58, 21 January 2015 (UTC)
OK, thanks for clearing that up. Actually I'm less concerned with the outcome than the process, which seemed to be getting out of control. But it has settled down now, so I think we can just take Northamerica1000's advice and see what happens. – Margin1522 (talk) 02:55, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

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Your contributions log suggests you spent a minute or less on the discussion. You misread the consensus. is a 00:20, 23 January 2015 (UTC)

You do a lot of work. I am impressed by the paucity of errors, and by your quick correction when any are brought to your attention. is a 00:25, 23 January 2015 (UTC)
Hi User:Is not a: I have read the discussion before, as I often go through the AfD logs and read discussions ahead of time prior to relisting. Participation at the discussion was low, the keep !voter did not strike their keep !vote, and under the merge !vote that user stated "I'm inclined to agree." The latter part is not a clear "merge" !vote or absolute indication of changing to a merge, but since they said they have an inclination to agree to a merge, I closed the discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Russian National Association as such. NORTH AMERICA1000 00:30, 23 January 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for the explanation and for the reconsideration. is a 00:36, 23 January 2015 (UTC)
You bet. Cheers, NORTH AMERICA1000 12:58, 24 January 2015 (UTC)

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Clean up articles

Hi, I'm done with most of the articles that you left "here" for clean up.A.Minkowiski _Lets t@lk 12:50, 24 January 2015 (UTC)

Yes, I have checked Smart lighting and removed some copyvio and dead links, trying to improve it. There were some sort of WP:OR in the article I removed. A.Minkowiski _Lets t@lk 16:26, 25 January 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for contributing to the article's cleanup. I've added some new entries to WP:CLEAN. NORTH AMERICA1000 22:09, 25 January 2015 (UTC)
Added image [15] and filled section [16] in Smart lighting. --A.Minkowiski _Lets t@lk 19:36, 26 January 2015 (UTC)
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Hi, as you know I am working on Smart lighting and added image there yesterday, but some one tagged it as "File permission is missing". I have added proper evidence and it is clear now. Please do have a look at the file and kindly inform me if everything is fine. --A.Minkowiski _Lets t@lk 16:40, 27 January 2015 (UTC)

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(Underline emphasis above mine.) The problem here is the part where it states, "in support of Silver Spring products, services and technology", because while the image is being used for non-commercial use on Wikipedia, the image is not being used in support of Silver Spring products, services and technology, and per their terms, no other use is authorized. However, you have seven days from the time the deletion template was placed to provide evidence to the contrary that the image may somehow qualify. However, because Wikipedia does not exist to support Silver Spring, it seems unlikely. NORTH AMERICA1000 04:34, 28 January 2015 (UTC)

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Terima kasih is Indonesian for "thank you" for your diligent and kind efforts on expanding and providing references on Indonesian cuisine-related articles. Greatly appreciated, thank you and cheers..!  Gunkarta  talk  14:19, 30 January 2015 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Lukasz Tracz

Respectfully, I don't think it's a no consensus. Nobody voted keep; the consensus is clear for merge/redirect if not delete, but not for keep. --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 19:56, 30 January 2015 (UTC)

  • Hi Piotrus: You were for deletion, a user was for a merge to Life in Color and a user was for a redirect to Committee Entertainment. As such, there was no consensus for a particular action regarding the article. The discussion was leaning toward a merge or redirect, but it was inconclusive, and two different article targets were stated in the respective merge and redirect !votes. It would not be functional to merge the content to one article and then redirect it to another, and all user opinions must be considered. Note that I have added the WP:NPASR clause to the close, so you can renominate the article for deletion if you'd like. NORTH AMERICA1000 22:02, 30 January 2015 (UTC)

Getting Free

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Asking for help

Hi North, recently I have a disagreement with User:Lee788 in Soto (food) article. Please see the Talk:Soto (food) in section about redundancy. I see you are quite well-equipped in culinary knowledge and also an impartial observer, please give me your opinion or maybe a mediation on this editing disagreement. Greatly appreciated, thank you! Gunkarta  talk  11:11, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

Hi Northamerica, I'm Lee from Singapore. I am very disappointed with Gunkarta that can not accept the fact. Northamerica, believe me,i did not make any changes without the facts and sources. What I have found, the statement from anthropologist from the University of Gadjah Mada, Dr Lono Simatupang, according to him, the soup called soto is a mixture of various traditions and not Indonesian cuisine alone. In it there are local influences and other cultures. Noodles in soup, for example, comes from the Chinese tradition. China was the one that had the technology to make noodles and glass noodles. He also state that soto is also the possibility of influences from Indian culture. There are several uses of turmeric soup. It's like a curry from India, he said. Because the soup is a mixture of various traditions. Denys Lombard in his book Le Carrefour Javanais also suggested that the origin of soto was a Chinese soup called caudo. I did not deny it is origin from Indonesia and it is a part of Indonesian cuisine, but i only modify it as Indonesia cuisine derived from Chinese cuisine in infobox. The issue, Gunkarta can not accept the modification of the infobox even agree that it derived from Chinese cuisine. For me, infobox is very important such as full article. All the facts in the infobox should be adjusted as in the full article, however it must be in short but clear(see the soto talk page). Put in Indonesian cuisine in infobox as a creator with not mentioned the truth fact, it is good in ethic of writing? I just make little modification it derived from Chinese cuisine, 'caudo', but based on facts and sources, thats all. So, am I wrong, Nothamerica? I hope you can understand what is my intention. I know you are very knowledgeable person about the cuisine and you can make good judgment. User:Lee788
Hello Gunkarta and Lee788: I recommend continuing discussion on the talk page for Soto (food), as has been occurring. Through discussion, hopefully a long-term compromise can be realized that all can agree upon. Regarding content in the infobox, I recommend having information within it that is predominantly backed by reliable sources, with content about theoretical or lesser-known potential origins of the dish in the article's body. NORTH AMERICA1000 21:00, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

The Signpost: 04 February 2015

New article

Hello! As promised some time ago, there is now a article about Gotlandsdricka. :) I have fixed the link at the List of beer styles as well as in some other articles. I may do some more tweaking on it, but most of it is there now. All the best, w.carter-Talk 01:25, 4 February 2015 (UTC)

The origin was a WikiLove at Yakikaki's talkpage. And yes, I know about the DYK, I will fix that tomorrow as it very late now where I live. Best, w.carter-Talk 01:38, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for the additional information. I now remember researching dricku months ago. NORTH AMERICA1000 01:42, 4 February 2015 (UTC)

Deletion review

The Order of the Crown of Georgia, deleted in an AfD in which you participated, is up for review here. Ravenswing 01:11, 5 February 2015 (UTC)

  • Yep, no problem; I figured to notify everyone who was involved in the AfD. No one notified ME of the deletion review, which as the nominator at the AfD I would've figured would have been bloody standard procedure -- the only way I knew about it was Hoary quoting my deletion rationale and the system pinging me for the namedrop. Ravenswing 03:31, 6 February 2015 (UTC)

Closing "no quorum" AfDs

Hello, there is a discussion that may interest you at Wikipedia talk:Deletion process#"No quorum" closures. As you have recently closed some AfDs of this type, you would be welcome to comment there: Noyster (talk), 13:11, 7 February 2015 (UTC)

Tech News: 2015-07

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