User talk:Alextejthompson/Archive 3
- ARCHIVE ON WHEELS!
Why you readin dis?
Help!
[edit]When I'm done with getting all the info and writing up the article in my note pad, how do I put it up on wiki for assessment and final posting!
- @Agachi7: You can create an Articles for creation draft at Draft:Example, or draft it in your userspace at User:Agachi7/Example. Thanks, --Rubbish computer 14:01, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
Good Morning, I hope I am writing in the correct place to reply about the reliable source. I personally know and have worked with DeRay Davis as his road manager, vice president of his production and development company, credited personal assistant and executive personal assistant, all credited on his movies, please see his/our imdb pages. I am the reliable source who has known and worked with him professionally and domestically since 2001. He asked me to update both his bio and his wiki page. His name has been spelled wrong (Antwan is not how his name is spelled it's actually Antoine DeRay Davis) He told me to please remove the Barbershop Movies as what he's "known for" because he's starred in over 100 different productions feature film and television shows since his Barbershop cameo as Ray-Ray in 2000. He's currently working on the FX Pilot Snowfall created by John Singleton. I can provide my phone number if you'd like or references in DeRay himself, or his agent April Lim or his PA Manager Joel Zadak, both of them know me personally and will vouch for my credibility as a reliable source. I just met with DeRay Tuesday morning and we continue to be in touch. I am a part of his family now. I was actually in the mother of his daughter's wedding as a brides made this past summer. Pictures on social media pages or however I can show you as proof of my being the reliable source. I truly hope I provided what you need. My apologies for not being well versed in html code. my bio page is http://sylviavhillman.com our imdb pages where you can see I have movie credits as his personal assistant are (please bear with me while I grab the links) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2265227/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Have a beautiful day! SylviaHillman (talk) 14:32, 30 October 2015 (UTC)Sylvia V. Hillman
- @SylviaHillman: This is the right place and hello again. You'll need to provide references for his name, unfortunately, rather than using yourself as a source, but as you've worked with him I'm sure that won't be a problem. His page will need to be [[WP:MOVE|moved], which I can do for you when you add the references. If you have a connection to the subject, known as a conflict of interest, you will need to declare this on the article's talk page. Edits from users with a conflict of interest are advised against, but it won't be a problem if you are simply fixing a factual error like the spelling of his name. Thanks for letting me know and have a great day yourself, --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 14:40, 30 October 2015 (UTC)
Thank you for your swift reply! When you say references I wonder what you mean. I saw the reference for the guy that spelled it Antwan said he was on a phone call with him and it became official Wiki info. Do you mean public records or drivers license? Again please excuse me for being daft. SylviaHillman (talk) 14:46, 30 October 2015 (UTC)Sylvia V. Hillman
- @SylviaHillman: Generally, reliable sources are ones with a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy, such as a respected newspaper, but in the case of somebody's name official documents like a driver's license whould be sufficient. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 14:52, 30 October 2015 (UTC)
Anibal Sánchez
[edit]Hello,
First, there's no reference currently on Anibal's page that proves that his first name has an accent over the 'i'. Second, the proof I have to offer that there is no accent over the 'i' in his first name (nor is it pronounced "a-NEE-bal") is that his name on both his verified Twitter page and Facebook page doesn't have an accent over the 'i', but they both have his last name with an accent over the 'a'.
Thanks.
@Cgsmooth: Okay, thanks. You need to explain this in your edit summary: if this is the case, the page may also need to be moved. Remember to write ~~~~ in your edit summary. Thanks, --Rubbish computer 01:08, 19 August 2015 (UTC)
Thank you for the info. What does ~~~~ do?
@Cgsmooth: It makes your signature: I only knew who you were because I got automatically told by it being on my user talk. Rubbish computer 01:16, 19 August 2015 (UTC)
Yours should be Cgsmooth (Talk). Rubbish computer 01:18, 19 August 2015 (UTC) Hello Rubbisk Computer I a do not knw how to enter reference into an editing i make in a page.
Please help me or i will get blocked
- @The spectator: I think Qed237's explained it on your talk page now. You would only get blocked if you kept adding content without references repeatedly after being warned without trying to find out how to do so: they won't block people just because they don't know how to do stuff. Don't worry, you're not going to be blocked. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions. --Rubbish computer 20:08, 26 September 2015 (UTC)
Gwangju
[edit]Hi, I can help if you want to tackle those pages. Just let me know. Both sides seem biased, we can improve the article by being NPOV and seeking consensus. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jadeslair (talk • contribs) 15:35, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
- Thank you, yes I would like to work on the neutrality of these pages as soon as possible. Rubbish computer 15:39, 16 June 2015 (UTC)
Hi. You tagged the article Association of Business Executives for speedy deletion as lacking context, but that speedy deletion criterion is not to be used when there is a clear subject. However, the article was previously deleted at AFD, so I have deleted it under G4 instead. A1 is easy to misuse, so you may wish to be more careful with it in the future. --Jakob (talk) aka Jakec 00:07, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
@Jakec: Sorry about that. Thanks for your help. Rubbish computer 00:08, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
- Sure, no problem. --Jakob (talk) aka Jakec 00:08, 15 July 2015 (UTC)
July 2015
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4INFO
[edit]Kudos for tackling that mess of a WP:REFBOMB. I thought about it myself but looking at that big bowl of reference spaghetti made me want to curl up and take a nap. Vrac (talk) 19:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
- @Vrac: No problem! Rubbish computer 21:37, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
Dear Rubbish computer,
Thanks for your work on this nuclear scientist. The section on his education with big names is not supported by the sources: these sloppy texts state that he studied at universities where Einstein, Dirac and Heisenberg walked around, but was he really taught by them? Einstein had no students, but some collaborators and did not give course lectures. Dirac and Heisenberg? S. just dropped in on their course lectures if they gave any? There are no German or British sources on S. attendance. The article seems biased - "nuclear deterrence"?, a national hero? So let's take these bold statements out? Regards, Hansmuller (talk) 12:49, 20 July 2015 (UTC) @Hansmuller: Thank you. I agree that the article is biased. Rubbish computer 12:50, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
Disputed edit
[edit]dear talk rubbish; I learned decades ago the truth is always constructive...you should verify facts before you change anything. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sticksboss1 (talk • contribs) 00:12, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Sticksboss1: I am unsure of what you are trying to say. Your edit was reverted because it did not conform to Neutral point of view; articles must not take sides on Wikipedia, but must instead explain both sides fairly and without bias. Your edit was also unsourced: per WP:Verifiability, readers must be able to check to see that pages are not just made up, through sources being cited. I hope this helps and apologies for overreacting earlier. Rubbish computer 03:01, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Dear Rubbish Compuer,Could you please edit the text/font of 2014-15 section of Santi Cazrola's page? I am asking your help as i have some problems and cannot bring the text back to it's regular font.
Thanking you
The spectactor
- @The spectator: Done Text in ==here== becomes titles, so make sure you write underneath the title in future. Thanks for asking, as a lot of editors might just leave it if they don't know what to do, and feel free to ask if you have any more questions. Regards, --Rubbish computer 17:15, 20 September 2015 (UTC)
Proposed deletion of Warnbro Sound
[edit]The article Warnbro Sound has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:
- Substub and no interest in writing a stub
While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, content or articles may be deleted for any of several reasons.
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will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. Xx236 (talk) 08:17, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Xx236: I didn't create it. Rubbish computer 08:18, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for telling me anyway; looking at the history it seems awkward to determine the creator. Rubbish computer 08:20, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
AutoEd
[edit]Here is the diff for ease of access. You are not doing anything wrong, it is just that the things you altered on Duchess of Richmond's Ball are not necessarily things that need correcting as they are not errors/mistakes in the first place.
1) For example there is a guideline on WP:CITEVAR it says "Editors should not attempt to change an article's established citation style merely on the grounds of personal preference, to make it match other articles, or without first seeking consensus for the change."
In this case the list of citations all went:
* {{
You went through and change that to:
*{{
Ie you altered a specific style. One reason for discouraging that sort of change is it makes very large diff for something that does not change the visual appearance or the page. Such noise makes it more difficult to see substantive changes using diff. If the page had contained a mish mash of
* {{ *{{
Then you would be justified in harmonising it, but not as it already had a style.
- Another change that can made a very large change in the diffs is adding or subtracting a line straight after a section header. That particular change is quite disruptive in comparison to the changes you made to this page.
2) There is nothing wrong with [[s: but equally there is nothing wrong with [[wikisource: (neither is displayed) and the latter is more self documenting. Likewise with [[wikt: and [[Wiktionary
3) Finally we come to changing "–" to "–" I do that one as well (but it makes no difference to the display), but if I am using automated tools, I only change those if I am making other changes.
If you changes had only altered (2) and (3) I would have let it ride (although as I sand I think "wikisource" is better than "s"), but I think (1) was a large unnecessary change.
-- PBS (talk) 15:11, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
- @PBS: Okay but I didn't press anything, I just clicked to edit the article and it did all that. There are specific versions like 'Simple': do I use them sometimes? I am confused. Rubbish computer 15:15, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
- I can't answer your question (because I do not use AutoEd). You will have to ask someone else, I suggest that you start by asking where best to ask for help at Wikipedia:Help desk or maybe at Wikipedia talk:AutoEd. -- PBS (talk) 15:29, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
@PBS: Thanks. Rubbish computer 15:45, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Vandalism Warnings
[edit]You don't have to escalate through five levels. I have explained at the Teahouse. Use judgement. If the edits are primarily vandalism, and continue after one warning, they can be reported. See my explanation. Robert McClenon (talk) 18:23, 4 August 2015 (UTC) @Robert McClenon: Thank you for your assistance. I appear to have messed that answer up. Rubbish computer 20:29, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Greetings! When making an intentional link to a disambiguation page, like this one, please pipe it through a "Foo (disambiguation)" redirect so that it doesn't show up as an error to be fixed. Cheers! bd2412 T 18:16, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
- @BD2412: Oops, I didn't realise that was a problem. Thanks, Rubbish computer 18:17, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
- Thanks for responding. bd2412 T 18:19, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
- @BD2412: No problem. Rubbish computer 18:20, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
- Thanks for responding. bd2412 T 18:19, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
-Your welcome my computer friend :D--Vvven (talk) 18:13, 7 August 2015 (UTC)
Jimbo's Talk page
[edit]I'm a bit of a regular on Jimbo's Talk page. A lot of the discussions there are very complainy and I like to turn them around into a more productive discussion focused on solutions to problems. Most people there know that I'm a paid editor, though I think widely considered to be one of the better, more honest ones. I'm actually Wikipedia's most prolific author of ranked content about companies (content that is reviewed by independent editors and found to meet high standards), and most of that was done in a sponsored capacity.
On the first post, I added a disclosure at the end of my signature saying "sometimes a paid editor" or something like that, but to avoid any confusion I wanted to make sure you saw it.
My comments are informed by working with more than 30 article-subjects that I wrote "Good Article"-ranked pages for, and hundreds of other article-subjects I've consulted, where I advised them to abstain from Wikipedia, as is encouraged in most cases. CorporateM (Talk) 23:11, 7 August 2015 (UTC)
@CorporateM: I saw it and I read through your userpage earlier as well; keep up the good work. Sorry to ask but who pays you? --Rubbish computer 23:13, 7 August 2015 (UTC)
- It varies. Sometimes it's the article-subject (a company or person directly), whereas in other cases it is a PR or advertising agency. In one case it was a concerned family member. Right this second I'm working on an assessment for a book author and I'm thinking about whether it should be their publisher paying the bill. I usually disclose a financial connection or COI, but not who paid the bill exactly or how much. Usually if it's a GLAM-type organization where their conflict of interest is less significant, I refer them to Pete Forsyth. I mostly work on cases where they need a lot of consulting to avoid excessively self-benefiting edits. CorporateM (Talk) 00:02, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
- @CorporateM: Thanks. It's odd how I got back to the computer at almost the same time as you replied. You're obviously transparent about what you do and I admire that. This must help reduce bias as without cooperation and understanding, editors would be pushing POVs far more. Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia. --Rubbish computer 00:08, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
@CorporateM: I've said something on there because it seems relevant. --Rubbish computer 01:23, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
Wikipedia_talk:What_Wikipedia_is_not#RfC:_Should_we_add_a_footnote_to_WP:NOTHOWTO.2FWP:NOTFAQ_stating_that_it_does_not_apply_to_redirects.3F
[edit]You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia_talk:What_Wikipedia_is_not#RfC:_Should_we_add_a_footnote_to_WP:NOTHOWTO.2FWP:NOTFAQ_stating_that_it_does_not_apply_to_redirects.3F. Thanks. - TheChampionMan1234 04:38, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
Thank you very much...
[edit]...for the lovely hardware. You are too kind, and I most undeserving.
Happy editing! --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 01:27, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Ser Amantio di Nicolao: No problem. --Rubbish computer 01:29, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Awards
- @Joe Vitale 5: Thank you for this and for your own contributions. --Rubbish computer 13:59, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
Your welcome ;) Joe Vitale 5 (talk) 14:13, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
Oxford meetup
[edit]Hi, thanks for coming to the Oxford meetup yesterday; it's always good to meet fellow Wikipedians. Our next Oxford meetup is 20 September 2015, and I hope to see you there. I have added your name at User:Redrose64#Wikipedians I have met. --Redrose64 (talk) 11:49, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Redrose64: Thanks for adding my name to the list. I appear to have forgotten the usernames of the other Wikipedians there. Could you remind me? Thanks, Rubbish computer 11:56, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
- I was to your left; opposite you was Maproom (talk · contribs), then Darcy (whose login ID I'm not sure of), then RexxS (talk · contribs) to your right. Andreasmperu (talk · contribs) arrived after you had gone, and stayed until we all went home at about 18:45. --Redrose64 (talk) 12:02, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
- D'Arcy's user name is Dcfmyers. Cheers --RexxS (talk) 12:57, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
- I was to your left; opposite you was Maproom (talk · contribs), then Darcy (whose login ID I'm not sure of), then RexxS (talk · contribs) to your right. Andreasmperu (talk · contribs) arrived after you had gone, and stayed until we all went home at about 18:45. --Redrose64 (talk) 12:02, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
@Redrose64: Thank you. Rubbish computer 12:22, 17 August 2015 (UTC) @Redrose64: While it is extremely random to say this now, I met Andreasmperu shortly before I left. I look forward to seeing you next time. --Rubbish computer 16:20, 22 September 2015 (UTC)
re: USACHPPM&CHPPM
[edit]Thank you for fixing that! Do you know how I could check for all the articles that are accidentally redirecting to the red link "U.S. Army Health Center(Provisional)"?
--Bldg5158 (talk) 14:57, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
@Bldg5158: As it is a plausible typo, I'd redirect U.S. Army Health Center(Provisional) to the article anyway, then go on "What links here" and fix the redirects. Thanks, Rubbish computer 15:12, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
- Special:WhatLinksHere/U.S._Army_Health_Center(Provisional) shows that the only page that links to U.S. Army Health Center(Provisional) is this one. No page redirects to it. Cheers --RexxS (talk) 16:57, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
Teahouse talkback: you've got messages!
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Reviewer granted
[edit]Hello. Your account has been granted the "pending changes reviewer" userright, allowing you to review other users' edits on pages protected by pending changes. The list of articles awaiting review is located at Special:PendingChanges, while the list of articles that have pending changes protection turned on is located at Special:StablePages.
Being granted reviewer rights neither grants you status nor changes how you can edit articles. If you do not want this user right, you may ask any administrator to remove it for you at any time.
See also:
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- Wikipedia:Protection policy#Pending changes protection, the policy determining which pages can be given pending changes protection by administrators. ceradon (talk • edits) 01:37, 20 August 2015 (UTC)
Some background on the gender gap
[edit]It was apparent many years ago that the majority of editors are male. A number of questions immediately sprang to mind:
- How many are of which gender?
- What is the cause?
- What effect does it have?
The research on even the first question was slow in coming, and not great when it arrived. An initial survey gave the 9% female so often quoted. Systemic flaws meant that was probably nearer 16%. Subsequently the %age has risen, perhaps because the Internet, in the Western world at least, has a much more even gender balance of users than 5 years ago.
The cause has been suggested to be many things, including:
- Because women don't like confrontation
- Because men are rude to women
- Because it's a man's environment innately hostile to women (locker room theory)
- Because women don't have time to edit
- Because it's technical
and several more. The above have all been debunked to some extent.
The only research I am aware of that provides a partial answer suggests that it is related to confidence. The big unanswered question is "Is it something men like doing more than women?" We needn't bother ourselves as to whether that is nature or nurture, but if women are more disinclined to volunteer for encyclopaedia writing per se (and lets face it, almost all men are disinclined too) then we have another potential cause.
As to the effect, there is certain research that indicates that subjects of interest to women are less thoroughly covered than subjects of interest to men. This research has systemic issues though. Secondly there are some issues about the way that female biographies are presented and linked - it is by no means clear that this is as a result of the gender gap, indeed closing the gender gap might exacerbate it. Thirdly there appear to be more missing female biographies at the level that get one or two views a day. Again, while editathons focussed on adding female biographies can address this (in a very small way), it is not clear that closing the ratio between genders of editors will.
HTH. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 01:51, 20 August 2015 (UTC).
- @Rich Farmbrough: Thank you. I personally believe that a largely disproportionate number of Wikipedia contributors have Asperger's syndrome or related conditions such as high-functioning autism, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. These conditions disproportionately affect males, influencing the overall proportion of editors by gender. This is a personal theory I have with pretty much no evidence to back it up, but it could perhaps be connected to it being something men like more than women. Rubbish computer 01:59, 20 August 2015 (UTC)
- Your belief is widely shared. Autists and aspies are often great systematisers. They also tend to be rigid about rules, which causes problems. I'm sure we have people on the spectrum at all levels. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 02:30, 20 August 2015 (UTC).
- @Rich Farmbrough: I knew it a shared belief, but nobody seemed to link it with the gender disparities, while I thought it was an obvious factor. I feel the social difficulties that come with this can affect Wikipedia. Rubbish computer 02:35, 20 August 2015 (UTC)
- Your belief is widely shared. Autists and aspies are often great systematisers. They also tend to be rigid about rules, which causes problems. I'm sure we have people on the spectrum at all levels. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 02:30, 20 August 2015 (UTC).
I have been considering for some time how we can help each type of editor to work more effectively. There is a good essay by User:ThatPeskyCommoner I think, I would like to establish a type of forum, somewhat like tea-house, where these issues can be discussed and resolved. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 22:09, 24 August 2015 (UTC).
BTW, Simon Baron-Cohen's work equates autism with a form of "extreme maleness". All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 22:17, 24 August 2015 (UTC).
Reverted rollback
[edit]Hi. I wanted to let you know, that your rollback of Rhode Island was reverted. While the editor did not leave an edit summary, the edit was valuable. It removed a duplicate reference. Without this edit, there would have been two number 14 references next to each other. Not sure when the original error occurred, but the user did make the right decision to delete that reference. Thanks and please keep up the good work. Inomyabcs (talk) 18:39, 21 August 2015 (UTC)
@Inomyabcs: Thanks, I didn't realise. Rubbish computer 18:42, 21 August 2015 (UTC)
Copy-editing help needed
[edit]Hi again Rubbish computer, can you help me to do copy-edit on this article? Thank you! :) ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 23:13, 21 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: Of course! I may not be able to start until tomorrow, though. Rubbish computer 00:22, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Thanks! You can start at anytime you want. No hurries. ^^ ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 00:29, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
@Muffin Wizard: I'll have to work on it now, because as I was reviewing pending changes, there was a power cut, probably due to the thunderstorms happening here in England, so only my mobile is working. I guess that'll teach me to put it off. Lol Rubbish computer 15:52, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: I was going to do it today anyway though. Rubbish computer 15:54, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Many thanks! Yay, you playing mobile phone during the thunderstorm? Anyway, sorry for the late reply, been busying updating the "elevation" for every good articles that have been reach out in the Malaysian topics. Sometimes I'm also facing slow internet. :/ ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 16:37, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
@Muffin Wizard: Fortunately the power cut is having no effect on my mobile internet; I'm unsure as to how long it will last, though. Keep up the good work. Rubbish computer 16:42, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Haha! No I mean during the thunderstorm (if you was me), I wouldn't dare to play mobile phone as the lightning before the thunderstorm is really frightening me, especially when it hit the ground. Some people in my place sometimes making joke that if we hold some "iron or satellite" related thing during the thunderstorm, the lightning will chasing us. Btw, thanks, take care there! (Sorry for the late reply thought, I didn't realise you have reply this) ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 08:25, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: I used to not like lightning, but it doesn't happen much here anyway. It turns out our house's power tripped out, so it wasn't a power cut after all. Using a mobile during a thunderstorm could not be harmful, whereas using a landline telephone or computer could supposedly be if power lines were struck-although if that happens it will almost certainly cause a power cut instead, as electrical systems are designed to go off when there is a power surge, as this could otherwise be dangerous. You probably know this anyway but travelling in a car and using flights of steps are both much more dangerous than lightning: lightning can be dangerous, but you just need to avoid going out in it, and if you get stranded out in it (which would be terrifying), get into a ditch if possible. --Rubbish computer 09:10, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Yeah, you are right. Everything in this life could be dangerous as life is like an adventure. Thanks for the compliment. But the most terrible thing is the flying roaches. That moment when this thing flying to our head while busying in front of our computer and then start to walking around, you can feel its legs just like a spider legs. ;) ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 09:28, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: I used to not like lightning, but it doesn't happen much here anyway. It turns out our house's power tripped out, so it wasn't a power cut after all. Using a mobile during a thunderstorm could not be harmful, whereas using a landline telephone or computer could supposedly be if power lines were struck-although if that happens it will almost certainly cause a power cut instead, as electrical systems are designed to go off when there is a power surge, as this could otherwise be dangerous. You probably know this anyway but travelling in a car and using flights of steps are both much more dangerous than lightning: lightning can be dangerous, but you just need to avoid going out in it, and if you get stranded out in it (which would be terrifying), get into a ditch if possible. --Rubbish computer 09:10, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
@Muffin Wizard: I probably should have known this, but I had no idea some cockroaches could fly. *shudder* --Rubbish computer 09:31, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Haha, well, you can take a look at this meme. :D ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 09:38, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: Cockroaches can't top this though. --Rubbish computer 09:40, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Yay, that's more dangerous! Is that a Japanese wasp? ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 09:49, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: Cockroaches can't top this though. --Rubbish computer 09:40, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
@Muffin Wizard: I think that applies to wasps in general. Haha I just found this on Google Images. --Rubbish computer 09:52, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Haha, same here, I'm also have that fobia. But the most terrifying is when a type of black cobra snake like this one entering our house. Happen many times. Ever stuck in a room with this thing also, the black colour, ughhh. x_x ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 10:02, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: Wow! The most dangerous thing that gets into our house is wasps. I've just remembered we have a wasp nest in the shed. --Rubbish computer 10:06, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Yeah, in my life. I had already 9 times encountering snakes f2f. Of all the moments, two of it is a type of green tree snake. Luckily I managed to escape. Btw, you didn't ask someone to clean the nest? It could be so dangerous if any children going to play near the shed. ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 10:15, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: Wow! The most dangerous thing that gets into our house is wasps. I've just remembered we have a wasp nest in the shed. --Rubbish computer 10:06, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
@Muffin Wizard: We don't use it for anything and they'll be gone in a couple of weeks. Having said that, I think it is odd to just leave a wasp nest on your property and work around it. --Rubbish computer 10:18, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Thank god no one ever been attacked in your place. Did you plant many flower? ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 10:23, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: There aren't any plants in the shed, they just went in and made a nest. The article wasp actually doesn't appear to include how they make nests; they chew wood into a pulp, then stick it together with saliva to make a paper-like substance. Rubbish computer 11:35, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
No, it is there, never mind. Rubbish computer 11:36, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: I see, they made their nest from their own saliva. Just like how the termites build their nest (AUS Termites). :) ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 23:05, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
@Muffin Wizard: Yes: at least they don't vomit in stuff and trample it, which is how flies eat-they effectively turn their food to liquid and drink it. It turns out that soon the queen wasp will leave to make a new nest, and all the other wasps will die. Just like that. Rubbish computer 00:05, 24 August 2015 (UTC) @Muffin Wizard: Snap! I became a rollbacker yesterday, and I've been a pending changes reviewer for a few days. Rubbish computer 00:06, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Yeah, the queen usually have a much longer life than the soldier. Btw, did wasp also has a royal jelly? I'm usually eating this once, but when I discovered it is actually from the larvae. I stop eating it, feel want to vomit when knowing the truth. But the taste is still pretty good and good for our health. :)
- Hee, seems you already been given a trust from the administrator and bureaucrats. (: ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 00:28, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
@Muffin Wizard: I don't know about royal jelly but I've eaten kangaroo meat a couple of times and it is the best thing ever. To be honest, where royal jelly comes from is strange, but it is also strange that people take milk from cows that is meant for calves and drink it, and that people eat chicken eggs. Don't worry about it. Rubbish computer 00:43, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
- I bet that kangaroo meat put a bounce in your stride! Royal jelly is not "from" the larvae, it's from worker bees, and used to feed lavae. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 22:19, 24 August 2015 (UTC).
- @Muffin Wizard: I thought I should ping you so you saw Rich Farmbrough's comment. Rubbish computer 22:31, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Rubbish computer: Wow! What does the meat taste, a little rough like beef? Thank you for the information Rich Farmbrough, now I'm feeling a bit relieved to hear that! ~ Muffin Wizard ;) 02:51, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Muffin Wizard: I thought I should ping you so you saw Rich Farmbrough's comment. Rubbish computer 22:31, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
Rollback
[edit]I have granted the "rollbacker" permission to your account. After a review of some of your contributions, I believe you can be trusted to use rollback for its intended usage of reverting vandalism, and that you will not abuse it by reverting good-faith edits or to revert-war. For information on rollback, see Wikipedia:New admin school/Rollback and Wikipedia:Rollback feature. If you do not want rollback, contact me and I will remove it. Good luck and thanks. – Gilliam (talk) 11:58, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Gilliam: No problem. --Rubbish computer 12:37, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
Sock actor
[edit]Thank you for reverting here and in other instances. Just to let you know, there is this filter available. Cheers. :) Anna Frodesiak (talk) 21:47, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
A beer for you!
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@5 albert square: You're welcome. --Rubbish computer 00:17, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
Rajinikanth
[edit]Can you explain how my edits to Rajinikanth were factual errors and vandalism? 199.212.7.70 (talk) 09:53, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
- I explained it in a previous edit. It was reverted by another editor without explanation so I reverted his. Basically, in 1950 Karnataka was known as Mysore State, thus his birthplace would be Bangalore, Mysore State. My other edits are to do with just general cleanliness of the article. 199.212.7.70 (talk) 10:10, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
- You're right, I apologise. Rubbish computer 11:32, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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@Compassionate727: You're welcome, thank you for your own editing. --Rubbish computer 16:27, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
Telstra, Australia IP vandalism
[edit]For the warning about that last Telstra IP, please see here: Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/Incidents#Telstra.2C_Australia_IP_vandalism, cheers, Huldra (talk) 18:30, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Huldra: Do you want me to stop reverting or carry on? Rubbish computer 18:34, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- By all means: carry on: Very nasty sock, block on sight, Huldra (talk) 18:33, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Huldra: I'm afraid I am not an admin, but I'm sure I will recognise the same sock again. --Rubbish computer 18:35, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Huldra: Hopefully the individual behind this can be found. --Rubbish computer 18:36, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- Yeah, that would have been nice, but I don´t think that will happen. I have taken the same abuse from this charmer the last 5 years. This is a copy-cat, (or my old fan has emigrated to down under!) I think you can go straight to {{subst:uw-vandalism4im|Article}} for this Aussie charmer, Cheers, Huldra (talk) 18:40, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Huldra: I'm very sorry to hear that. I don't know if you realise already but they have (trollingly) said they're going to kill you on ANI and on their user talk. Do you want me to email emergency.wikimedia.org? Rubbish computer 18:43, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- Yeah, that would have been nice, but I don´t think that will happen. I have taken the same abuse from this charmer the last 5 years. This is a copy-cat, (or my old fan has emigrated to down under!) I think you can go straight to {{subst:uw-vandalism4im|Article}} for this Aussie charmer, Cheers, Huldra (talk) 18:40, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- By all means: carry on: Very nasty sock, block on sight, Huldra (talk) 18:33, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
@Huldra: They're already aware of the threats so I don't need to. I think you are very strong with how you have handled this. Rubbish computer 18:49, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
- He has threatened to kill me at least half dozen times today; other days he threaten to rape me. Just like my old fan: that is why my user-page is protected. I think I´ve had a 4-digit number of similar threats the last 5 years: block, rinse, forget. And thanks for your help reverting!, Cheers, Huldra (talk) 18:50, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
Hidden comment in RfA question
[edit]I fixed your question for you at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Wbm1058 in this edit. <!-- -->
creates a hidden comment and when you added your question, you didn't remove that code, so the template substitution didn't work. — Bilorv(talk)(c)(e) 15:07, 27 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Bilorv: Thank you: sorry about that, I didn't realise. Rubbish computer 15:21, 27 August 2015 (UTC)
A cupcake for you!
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@Safehaven86: No problem. Rubbish computer 17:50, 27 August 2015 (UTC)
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question re Cordova
[edit]Hi, are you from Cordova? I ended up at the page because I am trying to add info on "Northern Edge", but I cant see where it fits.--Wuerzele (talk) 18:25, 3 September 2015 (UTC) I read your userpage and see you are Brit..., so never mind. but how on earth did we cross paths? why did you edit the page? and hat off to your edit count, which i havent attained in 2 and a half years...--Wuerzele (talk) 18:31, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Wuerzele: The article was at Category:Articles with unsourced statements rather than a monthly subcategory because the cn tag hadn't been dated yet, so I found it and added the month date. Thank you for the compliment and for your own edits. Rubbish computer 19:02, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
Hey!
[edit]Thanks for the feedback. If I give a link to the one an only time that Belichick talked about spygate, in which he doesn't mention which rule he misinterpreted, is that enough or do I need more? And if so, what else do I need? Agenice (talk) 22:46, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
Hello Agenice and welcome to Wikipedia. It may or may not be acceptable to link to what you describe: this depends on whether it is supported by a reliable source: see WP:Reliable sources. Basically, to be included, it needs to be backed up by a source with a reputation for fact checking and accuracy. Thanks, Rubbish computer 22:55, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
- Having looked over the edit again, Agenice, I think you should know that Wikipedia has a policy of not including original research (WP:OR). Basically, don't include your own interpretation of events, even if you think it is accurate. The article needs to say, in its own words, what the reliable sources say, not what can be interpreted from this. Thanks, Rubbish computer 22:59, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
Hey! If that is true, then why is there a mention of a rule that is never mentioned by Belichick or the NFL? Shouldn't there be a citation besides it as well? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Agenice (talk • contribs) 23:05, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
@Agenice: Unfortunately important rules on Wikipedia have been broken in articles many thousands of times. Check the sources and if it definitely isn't there, you can add {{citation needed}} after the unsourced statement, or remove it: but if you remove it please explain why in your edit summary. Thanks, Rubbish computer 23:11, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
Ok. Cool. Can I change it to say "it is believed that Belichick meant this rule " then list the rule and put the citation needed markup after that? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Agenice (talk • contribs) 00:42, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
@Agenice: Yes, that appears to be suitable. Rubbish computer 00:58, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
Ok cool. I'll take care of that when I'm at my computer later. Thanks for all the help! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Agenice (talk • contribs) 01:05, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
@Agenice: You're welcome. Rubbish computer 01:11, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
Hey Rubbish! - I actually saw something in one of the other links on the page - http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/09/21/patriots_wont_be_hit_harder/ - The final paragraph in the article states that the rule Belichick was referring to in his statement was the one about polaroids. while the reporter does reference the ' "no video recording devices of any kind are permitted to be in use in the coaches' booth, on the field, or in the locker room during the game" and that all video shooting locations for club coaching purposes "must be enclosed on all sides with a roof overhead." ' rule in the article, no where does it state that anybody ever used that rule when assessing if Belichick did anything wrong. It might be best to move that line with the rule it to a new section that talks about all the rules for video taping the NFL. but i'll leave that up to you! Thanks again for the help. Have a good one! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Agenice (talk • contribs) 14:45, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
@Agenice: No problem, thanks for your own work. Rubbish computer 15:31, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
barnstar
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Awards
@LavaBaron: Thanks. Rubbish computer 17:19, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
A flabbergasted kitten for you
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Awards
- @Jeraphine Gryphon: How kind of you. It's okay. Rubbish computer 18:09, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
Let me just put the kettle on...
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Awards
- @Ashenai: I'm fine for now, but thank you anyway, this is appreciated. --Rubbish computer 00:19, 8 September 2015 (UTC)
TAFI
[edit]If you find time for it, please take a look at my other noms at TAFI. As the time is running out on some of them without any input. Cheers.--BabbaQ (talk) 17:59, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
- @BabbaQ: I'll look at them now. Thanks: I'd forgotten abou that. Regards, --Rubbish computer 18:01, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
- Thank you again!--BabbaQ (talk) 20:15, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
- @BabbaQ: No problem. --Rubbish computer 20:16, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
- Thank you again!--BabbaQ (talk) 20:15, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
Welcome
[edit]thanks :)! --2.226.12.134 (talk) 21:32, 14 September 2015 (UTC)
- @2.226.12.134: You're welcome. Rubbish computer 12:11, 15 September 2015 (UTC)
Excuse me
[edit]The two biggest pop stars in Nigeria having a highly publicised feud that made daily news, had both of them exchange insults on Twitter from their verified accounts and had veteran showbiz personalities appeal to them both to end the beef can sure as hell never be given 'undue weight'. Expect me to repost the article with links to back it up. Aghachi7 (talk) 21:36, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Aghachi7: You'll need to back it up with reliable sources, then. When you get reverted, discussing it is the right thing to do: simply reposting it is not helpful. May I suggest you learn more about Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Rubbish computer 21:47, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
Excuse me (2)
[edit]How do I Create an Album page on a musician who already has an existing page on Wikipedia Aghachi7 (talk) 11:20, 17 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Agachi7: It's best to either start a Articles for creation draft at Draft:Example, or in your user space at User:Agachi7/Example. WP:My first article has a general guideline for beginners. Rubbish computer 12:59, 17 September 2015 (UTC)
- WP:NMUSIC is a general notability guideline to do with music. Rubbish computer 13:04, 17 September 2015 (UTC)
@RubbishComputer: You couldn't just leave me a talk page message to add more details on the topic — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aghachi7 (talk • contribs) 11:29, 17 September 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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- @Nagarjun53: You're welcome. --Rubbish computer 19:18, 18 September 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for your welcome!
[edit]Thank you for your cordial welcome, Rubbish computer! I appreciate the introductory information, as well as having someone to help me in the inevitable situations in which I have questions! Model464 (talk) 18:33, 19 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Model464: You're welcome, and feel free to ask if you have any questions. --Rubbish computer 18:39, 19 September 2015 (UTC)
Help us improve wikimeets by filling in the UK Wikimeet survey!
[edit]Hello! I'm running a survey to identify the best way to notify Wikimedians about upcoming UK wikimeets (informal, in-person social meetings of Wikimedians), and to see if we can improve UK wikimeets to make them accessible and attractive to more editors and readers. All questions are optional, and it will take about 10 minutes to complete. Please fill it in at:
Thanks! Mike Peel (talk) 18:47, 20 September 2015 (UTC)
Done Rubbish computer 19:25, 20 September 2015 (UTC)
- Thank you! Mike Peel (talk) 19:27, 20 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Mike Peel: No problem. Rubbish computer 20:04, 20 September 2015 (UTC)
Peter Mettler deleted biography
[edit]Hello, It seems you are deleting all of the entry for filmmaker Peter Mettler. I am attempting to revise the entry to be more biographical but you are deleting his filmography and much pertinent information! It does not make sense to me why this is happening. I am not an experienced web coder or Wikipedian. Please help.
- Reply on IP's talk page
Thanks for the tasty cookies
[edit]Dear Rubbish computer, Thanks for the kind welcome and words of encouragement and advice. Will follow as best as I am able. Please keep me informed and up to date. Kindly, Readerreaderreader5 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Readerreaderreader5 (talk • contribs) 17:54, 22 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Readerreaderreader5: You're welcome, and feel free to ask if you need any help. --Rubbish computer 18:59, 22 September 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for the welcoming!
[edit]Thanks, it's nice to get a welcome :)
tohecz (talk) 09:55, 24 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Tohecz: You're welcome, feel free to ask if you have any questions. --Rubbish computer 11:42, 24 September 2015 (UTC)
WP:UAA
[edit]Hi Rubbish computer. Thanks for your help patrolling. In the future could you please not report usernames to WP:UAA unless the account has commenced editing? The instructions state "Wait until the user edits. Do not report a user that hasn't edited unless they are clearly a vandal. We do not want to welcome productive editors with a report at UAA. Nor do we want to waste our time dealing with accounts that may never be used." Please refer to the page instructions for further details. Thank you, -- Diannaa (talk) 17:30, 24 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Diannaa: Oops, okay. Sorry for any time I may have wasted. --Rubbish computer 17:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) I've found the {{uw-username}} template useful in situations where an account has a potentially problematic username, but no edits. However I do a search first to see if it's the name of an actual business, organization, etc. first. Someone could have a username that's totally fictitious, and it wouldn't be grounds for a block. --Drm310 (talk) 14:51, 25 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Drm310: That's good advice: I also search to see whether a username is that of an existing organization. --Rubbish computer 17:00, 25 September 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for the cookies and welcome :-)
[edit]The links you provided are really helpful, much appreciated! KeaneIngram (talk) 07:30, 26 September 2015 (UTC)
- @KeaneIngram: You're welcome, feel free to ask if you have any questions. --Rubbish computer 11:39, 26 September 2015 (UTC)
A cheeseburger for you!
[edit]- @The spectator: You're welcome. --Rubbish computer 19:59, 26 September 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for thanks
[edit]Thanks for thanking me for creating the disambig page. Will you revisit and change your sentiment, here ? — Cirt (talk) 16:23, 27 September 2015 (UTC)
Committed?
[edit]I think there are various characteristics that make one more likely to be "committed" in that sense. Firstly a wide ranging interest. Secondly a desire to fix errors, fill gaps and add content. Thirdly an ability to not take the silly stuff personally.
If you fit all these criteria, and you have been around Wikipedia editing for a while, then you are likely to be reading Wikipedia, and that means you will be seeing things that need to be done. The second trait means you will be inclined to do them. And the third means you won't get too cross when people appear to be doing everything they can to prevent you improving the encyclopaedia.
Of course that doesn't mean one won't fall foul of the traps Wikipedia offers socially, we have had several "banned" editors who continued to regularly improve articles for years.
All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 19:42, 28 September 2015 (UTC).
- @Rich Farmbrough: Sorry, I thought it was an awkward question. Thank you for the great advice. --Rubbish computer 19:55, 28 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Rich Farmbrough: Just out of curiosity, how many articles under pending changes protection are there? I can't find a category for this anywhere. --Rubbish computer 21:04, 28 September 2015 (UTC)
- It's a small number, less than 5,000. Full list here. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 23:04, 28 September 2015 (UTC).
- 2315, of which 345 expire and he rest are indefinite. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 23:23, 28 September 2015 (UTC).
- 2315, of which 345 expire and he rest are indefinite. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 23:23, 28 September 2015 (UTC).
- It's a small number, less than 5,000. Full list here. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 23:04, 28 September 2015 (UTC).
Lawyer.com Draft
[edit]Hi Rubbish computer,
Thanks for your help. I saw that you've taken a look at the draft itself, and was wondering if you could provide some more guidance (I have taken out the marketing-type content you mentioned)
The submission was recently rejected over the weekend, and I am curious to see what I can do to get the draft approved.
Thank you very much in advance for your help; it has been difficult for me to connect with any wiki user 1 on 1 for personalized help.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Lawyer.com
Kevin Kcmaher (talk) 14:56, 29 September 2015 (UTC)
- @Kcmaher: The article's main problem is that although it may be notable, Lawyer.com isn't shown to be notable within the article. Notability is the overall impact something–say, Lawyer.com–has on the world as a whole. For companies and organizations, it usually needs to be covered significantly in reliable, independent secondary sources. To be significantly covered, there doesn't have to be whole pages about Lawyer.com, but it can't just be mentioned; it needs to have some information there about it. A reliable source is one with a reputation for fact checking and accuracy, such as a lot of major newspapers. Press releases, as are used in this article, could be used but are seen as prone to exaggerating how significant something is, meaning they are not necessarily reliable. They are also not independent of the subject. An independent source means a source independnet of Lawyer.com, while a secondary source is one not directly related to Lawyer.com. For example, a newspaper report would be a good source to show notability if the reporter was talking about Lawyer.com becasue it was significant rather than because they were related to the subject in some way. I'm sorry to hear you haven't been helped much: the page Wikipedia:Teahouse/Questions might be helpful for future enquiries. Lastly, although this isn't that important, you can write the name of the draft more readbly by typing [[Draft:Lawyer.com]]. I hope this helps. Thanks, --Rubbish computer 15:34, 29 September 2015 (UTC)
I just had to tell you
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- @GrammarFascist: You're welcome, I'm glad you like it. I like your username myself. I originally wanted to call myself "biscuit tin" but there is already an editor called BiscuitTin, so I went with Rubbish computer; an accurate description. --Rubbish computer 23:59, 29 September 2015 (UTC)
- Thanks in turn; I guess i'm lucky another grammar fanatic didn't snap up this username before I did. While I'm at it, your user page, which I had neglected to visit until just now, is also pretty hilarious.
- On a wildly different note, it may be of interest to you that I am a former atheist who had a very unexpected spiritual experience that changed my mind. (I'm not trying to proselytize; I rather detest proselytization, to be honest, and derive some enjoyment from confounding door-to-door types.) Would you consider the possibility that the existence of a higher power could be known to some people, acknowledging (as I do) that one person's inner experiences can never serve as proof of such experiences to another person? —GrammarFascist contribstalk 00:14, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
- @GrammarFascist: I'm afraid I don't know. --Rubbish computer 00:25, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
- Ha! Fair enough. —GrammarFascist contribstalk 00:34, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
- @GrammarFascist: I'm afraid I don't know. --Rubbish computer 00:25, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
Nomination of Dear Fat People for deletion
[edit]A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Dear Fat People is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dear Fat People until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. TrueCRaysball | #RaysUp 08:28, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
A Dobos torte for you!
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Vanity.
Thank you. --Rubbish computer 19:34, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
Welcome
[edit]Hi Rubbish computer. Thanks for the welcome. Luccnoir (talk) 04:15, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
- @Luccnoir: You're welcome. --Rubbish computer 13:12, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
Thank you
[edit]Thanks for the welcome and posting link to the delete review to my talk page. I appreciate it -71.179.209.137 (talk) 00:01, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
- You're welcome. --Rubbish computer 00:02, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
P.S. I have made a user account --71.179.209.137 (talk) 01:04, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
- You're welcome. --Rubbish computer 09:51, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
Declined speedy
[edit]Hi, Rubbish computer. I appreciate your involvement with AFD and CSD. But I just wanted to let you know that I declined the hoax tag for Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Panacup since it is not a blatant hoax per actual discussion on YouTube etc. However, I did delete it per A11 being something obviously made-up but with no credible claim of significance. You may want to review the the differences between WP:G3 and WP:A11. Thanks. — CactusWriter (talk) 16:53, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
- @CactusWriter: Oops, thanks for letting me know. --Rubbish computer 17:13, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
Thank you
[edit]That's very nice of you.(Mona778 (talk) 20:44, 6 October 2015 (UTC)) 22:44, 6 October 2015 (UTC)
@Mona778: You're welcome. Rubbish computer 21:35, 6 October 2015 (UTC)
WikiJaguar award for excellence
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Vanity
@I dream of horses: Thanks! --Rubbish computer 10:15, 7 October 2015 (UTC)
Teahouse talkback: you've got messages!
[edit]Please note that all old questions are archived after 2-3 days of inactivity. Message added by Mz7 (talk) 22:54, 6 October 2015 (UTC). (You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{teahouse talkback}} template.
A barnstar for you!
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Vanity
- @Bilorv: Thanks! --Rubbish computer 20:05, 7 October 2015 (UTC)
TAFI
[edit]I have nominated the article Allegra Versace to appear at TAFI in Week 45. --BabbaQ (talk) 10:41, 12 October 2015 (UTC)
- @BabbaQ: Do you mean it's being accepted? I can't find it at TAFIN. Thanks, --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 11:31, 12 October 2015 (UTC)
A kitten for you!
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Vanity
- @Teamwiglet: You're welcome. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 15:20, 12 October 2015 (UTC)
News mention
[edit]Thanks for letting me know - would you like an autograph? :-) --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 16:31, 16 October 2015 (UTC)
- @Ser Amantio di Nicolao: You're welcome, but I don't see how you can do autographs over the internet. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 16:32, 16 October 2015 (UTC)
- With the power of TECHNOLOGY, of course. I'll sign my screen, then. (Bit awkward, as this is a borrowed computer.) :-) --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 16:38, 16 October 2015 (UTC)
- Ser Amantio di Nicolao Thanks; please remember to sign it at the bottom of this talk page. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 16:40, 16 October 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for letting me know too :) --User:Woohookitty Disamming fool! 05:44, 17 October 2015 (UTC)
- @Woohookitty: You're welcome. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 09:29, 17 October 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
[edit]- Moved to User:Rubbish computer/Vanity
@Yash!: Thanks! --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 11:03, 18 October 2015 (UTC)
stats
[edit]Wikipedia Statistics see section called "Comparisons" -- Moxy (talk) 15:48, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
- @Moxy: Thanks! --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 15:50, 19 October 2015 (UTC)
IEEE Conferences
[edit]IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) -New York based & Institution of Electrical Engineers (US based) are different and merger not required.Dentking07 (talk) 12:25, 23 October 2015 (UTC)
- @Dentking07: Okay, you need to include this in the article then. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 16:24, 23 October 2015 (UTC)
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Done --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 11:09, 24 October 2015 (UTC)
Deletion discussion about 1957 Daly City earthquake
[edit]Hello, Rubbish computer,
I wanted to let you know that there's a discussion about whether 1957 Daly City earthquake should be deleted. Your comments are welcome at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/1957 Daly City earthquake .
If you're new to the process, articles for deletion is a group discussion (not a vote!) that usually lasts seven days. If you need it, there is a guide on how to contribute. Last but not least, you are highly encouraged to continue improving the article; just be sure not to remove the tag about the deletion nomination from the top.
Thanks, Ninney (talk) 06:06, 25 October 2015 (UTC)
Rcat talk pages that don't exist
[edit]Hello, Rubbish computer – I noticed your recent talk page creations and thought I should gently remind you: From the template documentation, "While the above talk pages are eligible to be tagged with this banner, they should be talk pages that already exist." Pleasant pathways, Painius 02:51, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
- @Paine Ellsworth: Okay, thanks. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 02:52, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
- Pleasure! Paine
Disputed 'reverse racism' edit
[edit]Pardon any inconvenience if I am in the wrong talk page to address this matter. I will restate the plea I left at user 'Rms125a@hotmail.com's page on the subject:
Forgive me, I am not well versed in wikipedia edits, but as the guest contributor who performed the 26/10/15 edit, could you guide me through your logic for undoing/resetting the adjustment? I assure you it was intended to be constructive (and fail to see how it might be misconstrued otherwise) and furthermore have expounded on my reasoning in the appropriate talk page. If you could explain to me how the addition of 'initially' is a better contribution to clarity in the first sentence than removing the superfluous section altogether, I would be most appreciative. Thanks again [guest] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.95.66.44 (talk) 03:14, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
- Unfortunately I think this is the wrong talk page: I'm not too sure either way. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 03:22, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
- Thank you for your assistance, I have since been contacted on my own (provisional?) talk page to discuss this. Best [guest]
- Sure, no problem. --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 11:32, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
EastEnders episode numbers
[edit]Hi, I noticed you reverted someone who had updated the EastEnders episode count by one, when there's a note saying "It is preferred that this is only updated once a week (preferably after Friday's episode) to avoid clogging up page histories and watchlists." Can I ask that if the page is updated, you don't revert it. It's only a preference to stop clogging up watchlists and page histories (i.e. we didn't want to see four edits to the episode count a week), but when you revert these edits, "clogging up" watchlists and page histories is exactly what you're doing. Thanks :-) –anemoneprojectors– 08:08, 27 October 2015 (UTC)
- @AnemoneProjectors: D'oh! I didn't think of that. Thanks, --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 11:39, 27 October 2015 (UTC)
TAFI
[edit]When you find time for it please review my latest noms at TAFI. Isabel Adrian and Josephine Bornebusch. Appreciate it.--BabbaQ (talk) 13:58, 30 October 2015 (UTC)
- @BabbaQ: Sure! Thanks, --Rubbish computer (HALP!: I dropped the bass?) 14:17, 30 October 2015 (UTC)