User talk:SlimVirgin/December 2015

Would you lend your voice to a discussion?

SlimVirgin, Based on some discussions you were involved with several years back[1] I was hoping you might lend your voice to a recent RSN topic.[2] The short version is material from a reliable but non-scholarly source is being removed from an article because it contradicts material from a scholarly source. The non-scholarly material is from respected, mainstream sources and cited by scholarship but is not published via an academic source. My reading of the archived thread is WP:RS does not support that type of removal of sources. I would appreciate your thoughts and or other discussions that might provide more insight. Springee (talk) 19:46, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

Hi Springee, I can't promise to get involved, but I'll try to find time to look. SarahSV ^(talk) 17:38, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks! Sadly the conversations are not all assuming good faith so I don't blame you for not wanting to join in. However, if you have some suggestions as to what/where/etc I might look to find a consensus view on how WP says we should handle scholarly vs non-scholarly sources that would be very helpful. Springee (talk) 17:56, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Springee, there's no need, in the article Southern strategy, to stick to academic sources. In some topics there is (such as medical topics, for the most part), but here not, though you'd want to make sure they were high quality. That's just a general comment. I can't comment on this case because I haven't read the arguments or looked at the sources.

If you need to know that the guideline says, see WP:RS: "When available, academic and peer-reviewed publications, scholarly monographs, and textbooks are usually the most reliable sources. ... Reliable non-academic sources may also be used in articles about scholarly issues, particularly material from high-quality mainstream publications." SarahSV ^(talk) 18:05, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Well if you are interested in lending a voice to the RSN page I would appreciate. The other primary editor seems to feel that there was not consensus regarding the idea that non-scholarly works could be held up to scholarship in this case [[3]]. Thanks again! Springee (talk) 22:17, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Springee, can you post here what the two sources are? SarahSV ^(talk) 02:25, 2 December 2015 (UTC)

Sure, Lou Cannon, President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime 1991, Simon & Schuster and Jeremy Mayer Running on Race: Racial Politics in Presidential Campaigns, 1960-2000 2002 Random House Inc. Cannon's book has a long list of citations on Google Scholar. Using a research library database I found over 100 peer reviewed articles/books that cited this book. I also found four reviews of Cannon's book in peer reviewed journals. Mayer is a scholar in the field but for what ever reason didn't publish this work via the scholarly press. The work has been reviewed in a peer reviewed journal. Springee (talk) 04:36, 2 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, Springee. I can't see a reason in principle not to use those books as sources on Ronald Reagan. It does depend what they're being used for. For example, they might be inappropriate because outdated; perhaps they made errors that someone has since corrected. SarahSV ^(talk) 01:29, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks again. That was my feeling. I do have more questions related to this topic but I think at this point they would be getting into the specifics of the edits. In any case I think you answered my primary question and I thank you for it. If you wish to wade in I would welcome it but I think in this case the water is choppy and cold. Springee (talk) 01:59, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

I left some comments for you at the Meta harassment consultation

Hi SV. I'm not sure if you're actively watchlisting your proposal on the Meta Harassment Consultation, so I just wanted to let you know that I left some comments/questions for you (and others) there. If you have the time, I would really like to try to flesh out some details there for how your proposal could work! Kbrown (WMF) (talk) 16:33, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know, Karen. SarahSV ^(talk) 17:40, 1 December 2015 (UTC)

FYI

I just created an article on the Tianjin animal cloning center. Thanks. Viriditas (talk) 00:11, 2 December 2015 (UTC)

Sorry to bug you

How does one go about reporting harassment by an IP? Is it the same for IPs as it is for registered users? The talk page of Sexism in the technology industry article has an IP user who keeps adding their agreement with an editor who used the C word, and I keep reverting it but I'm not sure where to go from here. Ongepotchket (talk) 19:44, 2 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Ongepotchket, I see it has been going on for awhile. I've semi-protected the talk page for two weeks. I left the article unprotected because it has been fine for a few days, but I've put it on my watchlist. Hope that helps. SarahSV ^(talk) 20:10, 2 December 2015 (UTC)

You're invited! Women in Red World Virtual Edit-a-thon on Women in Religion

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Dates: 5 to 15 December 2015 Location: Worldwide/virtual/online event Host: Women in Red (WiR): Did you know that only 15% of the biographies on Wikipedia are about women? WiR focuses on "content gender gap". If you'd like to help contribute articles on women and women's works, we warmly welcome you! Event details: This is a virtual edit-a-thon hosted by WiR. It will allow all those keen to improve Wikipedia's coverage of women in religion to participate. All levels of Wikipedia editing experience are welcome. RSVP and learn more: →here← --Rosiestep (talk) 05:30, 4 December 2015 (UTC)

Gender disputes?

There's activity at talk:manspreading and talk:bra that I'm not too happy about. It's certainly nothing abusive, but I prefer to be proactive so that it doesn't escalate.

Would you mind taking a look at it? I'm asking because of the discretionary sanctions applicable to Gamergate, gender issues and the GGTF. I dunno if they're applicable to these articles, but they certainly seem related.

Peter ^Isotalo 19:54, 7 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Peter, I'll take a look shortly. SarahSV ^(talk) 21:23, 7 December 2015 (UTC)

This looks like canvassing. So an editor is not too happy about something, and calls on you to intercede, and you did in a way that conforms to what he's asking for in a content dispute. As an administrator, I thought you'd know better.Mattnad (talk) 00:52, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

I do know better. For example, I know that this isn't canvassing; see WP:APPNOTE. SarahSV ^(talk) 01:15, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Except that the context wasn't any of the issues described in APPNOTE. Call it what you want, but you've been notified.Mattnad (talk) 01:26, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Then you need to read it more carefully. Peter, for the avoidance of doubt, I'm asking to be kept informed, per WP:APPNOTE, of any discussion related to gender that you want to tell me about in future, whether you're seeking admin action or input from me as an editor. SarahSV ^(talk) 02:23, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Noted, Sarah.

Mattnad, in my view, Sarah has considerable experience with gender issues, including a lot of activity at WP:GGTF. My request was specifically related to concerns about discretionary sanctions, which is pretty clearly stated. And shortly after I posted here, there was this exchange, which is pretty much exactly what I wished to avoid. I do request input on content discussion now and then and I am familiar with pitfalls of canvassing.

Peter ^Isotalo 08:32, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

So you cite your own intemperate language as something you wanted to avoid? When a woman proposes a photo, and you and other editors accuse her of putting a porn actress in the article, or creating a picture for "ogling males" just because she thought we should have something representative of what she and her friend wear (according to her), that's not a gender dispute. That's editors with a very narrow POV of what's acceptable ganging up on a female editor who doesn't subscribe to the view that pictures of women in underwear should be banned. Is the photo perfect? No, but it's the only one in the article that actually shows a non-sports bra clearly on a woman (and that's all it shows). I'm sorry, but on this one you're on the wrong side of GGTF and common sense.Mattnad (talk) 16:12, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

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Mansplaining

Thanks for setting the record straight. I don't know if anyone listened to you, but I appreciate it. Drmies (talk) 02:00, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

No one ever listens to me, Drmies, but you're welcome anyway. SarahSV ^(talk) 03:26, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

• I do, Sarah, and lots of others do as well. Hey, these are exciting times. My oldest daughter told me today that the boys are sexists--they were going "easy" on the girls during flag football. My oldest daughter is the tallest person in fourth grade and can almost kick a grown man's ass. I'd love to see them try taking it easy on her. But those boys, yeah, it starts early, doesn't it. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 03:31, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

I listen to you, Sarah. In fact I wish you were on the Arbcom alongside Drmies. My oldest granddaughter is the shortest person in 8th Grade and does Judo. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 05:59, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

@Drmies and Kudpung: Ha, ha, well, thank you both. And I'm glad to hear the girls are standing up for themselves. SarahSV ^(talk) 06:16, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

Girls are silly. This morning I was telling my youngest daughter to NOT take four reading quizzes on one single day (she read Rosa Parks, Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery, Bad Dog, Dodger!, and my favorite title, An Ant's Day Off). Her sister even agreed with me. So what does she do? She takes all four in the first twenty minutes of school and gets 100s on all of them. Just to spite me, I'm sure, and to thumb her nose at patriarchy. Drmies (talk) 15:39, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

Drmies, she must be like her dad, taking on seemingly impossible tasks. Congratulations, by the way. It's looking like a pretty solid committee. SarahSV ^(talk) 19:43, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

The amount of gendering they do in schools here is truly terrifying. They get handed different sets of library books. Anyway, thanks, yes, and I was happy to see Keilana and Opabinia regalis in there. Let me know if you ever get in trouble; I'll spring you for $20. Drmies (talk) 22:31, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

@Drmies: One of the first things that happens when people get on ArbCom is that their prices go up. :) SarahSV ^(talk) 17:04, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

• Sarah - you might be surprised how many people value your opinion; in fact - I just mentioned you earlier today at Dave/Worm's talk page. (here). I can only speak for myself, but I DO have a GREAT deal of respect for you and your work here. — Ched :  ?  22:46, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

• Thanks, Ched, I appreciate that. I'm inclined to agree with you about the rpa template; I've thought for a while that it's often better leaving things or just removing the words. The template makes people look to see what's missing. SarahSV ^(talk) 17:04, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

I agree - and thank you Sarah for your input. I know there are times my thinking may be a bit cloudy, so I very much appreciate when people give me some feedback. — Ched :  ?  18:26, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

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Well that's a new one!

I didn't even know it was possible to editconflict while placing protection on a page, haha. Kevin Gorman (talk) 19:29, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Kevin, it happens a lot at RfPP, so no worries. I hope you're doing okay and not worrying too much. SarahSV ^(talk) 19:40, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Sam Pepper

Hi Sarah, you may or may not remember me as the user who wanted to create the page for Sam Pepper earlier this year. The main issue with it at the time was that there was only one event for which the person was particularly notable, therefore making it unlikely to have content outside the context of that event. However, recently this same person has garnered significant media attention a second time for something different, which inclines me to believe that he has a shot at an article (since BLP1E no longer applies). I've created the page again in my userspace (User:Eventhorizon51/Sam Pepper) with information about the second incident and I think it should pass if I brought it to AfC. I just wanted to check with you again since you were the one to discuss this with me in the past. Would you mind having a look at it and giving your opinion?

Also, I'm aware that the Early life and Education section of the article only has one citation at the end,, but that's because all the information from that section comes from that one source. That source was created by the subject himself, which leads me to believe that the biographical information is accurate. However, if citing only one source for that section is not compliant with policy, then that section can be taken out entirely, as the article can survive without it. Eventhorizon51 ^(talk) 08:40, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Eventhorizon51, if I were writing this, I would leave it as a section of the Big Brother article. But I see the BBC and Washington Post have written about the latest video, so BLP1 no longer applies. If you do create a bio, be sure to leave out the allegations we discussed before, per WP:BLPCRIME. Also, the early-life section is too detailed, so consider tightening it, especially if there's just one source.

To get input from others, I would suggest putting this through AfC rather than creating it directly. SarahSV ^(talk) 16:06, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Sarah, I'll probably take it to AfC after I work on it a just bit more. I also don't think this would work if it was placed into the Big Brother article, since that page is meant to only list the relevant people with only a brief background of each person. The most important part is how they did in the show. Discussing the two incidents in that article would make it a WP:COATRACK, so the person should probably have his own article.Eventhorizon51 ^(talk) 19:12, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Excellent analysis

I had not thought of doing that. Thank you. I am probably standing too close by feeling that I was the trigger for the unfortunate set of events. Fiddle Faddle 18:15, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Fiddle Faddle, you're welcome. It seems like a storm in a teacup that could be dealt with by motion: "Kevin is reminded, etc." SarahSV ^(talk) 18:51, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

It appears to be bizarre that this has arrived at ArbCom at all. And wrong. Fiddle Faddle 18:54, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

GMO articles

Hi Sarah, I'm not sure if you watched what went on at ArbCom regarding GMOs, but the fallout is now absolutely ridiculous. Please look at this diff.[4] It shows an editor labeling edits made by editors prior to the ban as "This editor was subsequently topic banned by ArbCom" or the equivalent. This is wrong on so many levels, but the worst is that the banned editors including myself are totally unable to defend themselves in this matter as it would in-itself be a breach of the ban. This would even include us mentioning it on the editor's Talk page. I would be very grateful if you would be willing to convey this to the thread, and I leave it in your hands as to whether any further comment or action is required or necessary. Thanks for considering this.DrChrissy ^(talk) 03:36, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

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Bra

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! That article has been out of control for the longest time. Well done on the restructure! :) - Alison ^❤ 23:31, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

You're welcome, Alison, and thanks for the feedback. I may try to do more over the next few weeks or months. Anyway, all the best to you and yours for Christmas and the New Year. SarahSV ^(talk) 04:50, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

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It's that time of the year

		Seasonal Greetings and Good Wishes
		Seasonal greetings for 2015, and best wishes for 2016. Here's to another year's productive editing, with peace, goodwill and friendship to all! Brianboulton (talk) 17:42, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Many thanks Brian. A very Merry Christmas back to you, and I hope next year is a good one for you. SarahSV ^(talk) 04:52, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

A very happy Christmas and New Year to you!
May 2016 bring you joy, happiness – and no trolls or vandals! All the best Gavin / – SchroCat (talk) 23:43, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Ha, ha, a year of no trolls or vandals would indeed bring me joy. :) All the best to you, Gavin, for Christmas and 2016. SarahSV ^(talk) 04:58, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

Kitten is a baby of cat

Rawmesh rajbanshi (talk) 10:03, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

Kitten is a baby of cat

Rawmesh rajbanshi (talk) 10:03, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Today is my last day so I am say life is noमेरो आज साथो आयना

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Season's Greetings

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To You and Yours!
FWiW Bzuk (talk) 18:35, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Thank you, Bzuk. All the best to your and yours for the holidays and 2016. SarahSV ^(talk) 22:47, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

It's that season again...

		Happy Saturnalia
		Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and troll-free. Ealdgyth - Talk 17:29, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Ealdgyth, thank you, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours too. All the best, SarahSV ^(talk) 22:58, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Yo Ho Ho

Doc James (talk · contribs · email) is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Christmas, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone!

Spread the holiday cheer by adding {{subst:User:WereSpielChequers/Dec15b}} to your friends' talk pages.

Thanks for all you have done this year :-) Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 22:53, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Doc James, Merry Christmas to you too, and above all thank you for everything you've done on Wikipedia and for the wider movement. There's evidence of your good work in so many areas now. It's wonderful to have you around. SarahSV ^(talk) 21:32, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings

Seasons Greetings!

I've been hearing from the elves that you've been a little worried about how Santa's list is looking for you. They say he's almost done with his second check, and so far it looks like you've hardly been naughty at all! Thanks for the work you do and the help and nice words that you have shared with me. You have brought joy into my work here. I wish you and your family Seasons Greetings and a very Happy New Year Gandydancer (talk) 18:20, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Thank you, Gandydancer. Wishing you and yours all the best for Christmas and 2016! SarahSV ^(talk) 21:35, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy Christmas!

		Happy Christmas!
		Have a happy holiday season. May the year ahead be productive and happy. John (talk) 17:43, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

John, thank you, and all the best to you and yours for Christmas and New Year. SarahSV ^(talk) 21:37, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

	Wishing you a Charlie Brown Charlie Russell Christmas! 🎄
	Best wishes for your Christmas Is all you get from me 'Cause I ain't no Santa Claus Don't own no Christmas tree. But if wishes was health and money I'd fill your buck-skin poke Your doctor would go hungry An' you never would be broke." —C.M. Russell, Christmas greeting 1914. Montanabw(talk)

Hi Montana, thanks for everything you've done this year. Wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas and wonderful New Year. Best, SarahSV ^(talk) 21:39, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Animals, Property, and the Law

Hate to be a pain, but since you've made it clear you're interested in the subject... I can't find any sort of decent sources for this that would establish notability, but the "smell test" says that it ought to be notable, if the claims made are true. Can you have a look? I'm going through the Vegetarianism template, since there's a number of dodgy articles in it, but my purpose is to clean up so that the notable things are properly focused on, not to remove the notable things, after all. Happy Christmas! Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 22:27, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

	Season's greetings!
	Sarah I hope this holiday season is festive and fulfilling and filled with love and kindness, and that 2016 will be successful and rewarding...Modernist (talk) 23:41, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Many thanks, Modernist. I hope it's a wonderful Christmas and New Year for you. All the best, SarahSV ^(talk) 23:42, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Warmest Wishes for Health, Wealth and Wisdom through the Holidays and the Coming Year! Lingzhi ♦ (talk) 01:17, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Thank you, Lingzhi, best wishes to you for 2016. SarahSV ^(talk) 01:11, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy Holidays to you, your family and friends. May you have happy editing!

		Happy Holidays to you and your family and friends!
		May this season bring you joy and happiness and happy editing!.Mark Miller (talk) 02:48, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Mark, thank you. Wishing you and yours all the best for the New Year. SarahSV ^(talk) 01:17, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings

	Holiday Greetings
	Christmas! Christmas, everywhere, on every talk page, I do dispair Seasons being greeted and Wikibreaks told, but still time for a little more editing, for being WP:BOLD! So go on, go forth and enjoy beyond concern Your Wiki will be waiting for when you return. Have a great Holiday Season. Buster Seven Talk 13:24, 25 December 2015 (UTC) This card designed by user:Samtar.

Thanks, Buster, I hope you had a good day. Wishing you and yours all the best for the New Year. SarahSV ^(talk) 01:22, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

Thank you

[5] Thank you even though I didn't ask for one. Callmemirela 🍁 {Talk} ♑ 06:54, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Callmemirela, you're welcome. If you need it to be extended or lifted sooner, just let me know. SarahSV ^(talk) 17:01, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Psychology of eating meat

Was there a reason why you just re-created this? I don;t much mind, but I asked for to to be deleted to I could accept Draft:Psychology of eating meat Fiddle Faddle 16:48, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi Tim, thanks, I didn't see that. Unfortunately the discussion about this has taken place on several pages going back months. I've left a note on Talk:Carnism. DrChrissy, do you have any views on this? If everyone wants it, I don't want to stand in the way, but I wonder whether it's only going to cause more arguments. SarahSV ^(talk) 16:59, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

May we move to Boing's talk page on this one, please. I added a reply there? I have no views on the Carnism discussion. I'm omnivorous and have no thoughts about the psychology. Fiddle Faddle 17:03, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

I'm in the process of starting one on the draft talk page, if that's okay. SarahSV ^(talk) 17:04, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

It sounds as if MfD is more the way you ought to be heading with it. I have no opinion save that the draft as a draft is acceptable. The topic per se is not one I have any thoughts on. Fiddle Faddle 17:10, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy New Year 2016!

	Happy New Year 2016!
	Wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful new year! Rosiestep (talk) 22:59, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

Many thanks, Rosiestep, and a Happy New Year to you, too. All the best, SarahSV ^(talk) 23:10, 31 December 2015 (UTC)