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— xaosflux ^Talk 04:24, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Hi

Nice to see you around. – Chacor 04:40, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

<AOL>m3 t00</AOL>. Angus McLellan (Talk) 16:23, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Y halo, there. Yanksox 17:56, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Hmm...you weren't gone that long. Welcome back. Nishkid64 20:53, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Irancell AfD

Thanks for listing this for AfD. After I did some research I discovered it was a copyvio. Cheers, Fang Aili ^talk 20:00, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

Block of Mnemo7 (talk · contribs)

This user appealed on the unblock-en-l mailing list (since you don't have a valid email, they went there). I can send you a copy of what has been said, mail me via my talk page link. I am of a mind to allow the user another chance if they commit to not keep recreating this same article over and over... would like to discuss with you first though. ++Lar: t/c 13:41, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Vakıflı

That was discussed on the suggestions page. Some people may not have the Turkish characters on their computers and will thus see something like Vak?fl?, which looks really unproffessional especially on the main page. It certainly cannot be avoided in the article itself, but I agree with Smurrayinchester and Free smyrnan, who found it to be better idea to only use Latin letters in the DYK hook.--Carabinieri 22:44, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

BTW, I'm sorry I simply reverted your edit with the rollback button, I guess I should've left an edit summary explaining the revert.--Carabinieri 15:18, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Soldier Front

I'm just wondering why you deleted the Soldier Front article. On the deletion talk page it was about half and half and in the extentsion it was about 3 to 1 for keeping it and 2 or 3 comments on it. The article followed most standards and was still being edited. I don't see the justification in deleting it. If you could reply that would be great because I worked alot on that page to get it up to standards and I really don't understand why it was deleted.
Thanks, Socerhed 15:58, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

David Hicks and spelling changes

Hi, NYC JD. The rules about spelling variants are here. I point you in particular to the following highlighted sentence: If there is a strong tie to a specific region/dialect, use that dialect. I adopted that principle because David Hicks is an Australian. We don’t spell "defence" as "defense" over here. The only concession we make is where "defense" is part of a formal title, such as the US Department of Defense. I therefore left that one alone, but changed all the references to his "defense team" etc to the Australian usage. I think this is perfectly legitimate for an article about an Australian. I’m sorry you thought this was rude. There was certainly no intention on my part to be rude. I hope you can understand where I’m coming from. Cheers. (Btw, it looks like you've been around Wikipedia for about a week; I've been a Wikipedian for over 3 years. I say in all sincerity that maybe you ought to check out the rules in future before contacting others about their apparent errors. All the best.) JackofOz 11:20, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

YeLLeY511

I note you blocked User:YeLLeY511 as a "spam-only account", and the block log states that the user is "apparently a paid promoter for a wrestler". What leads you to believe that she is a paid promoter rather than a fan? It is true she uploaded many images, but she hasn't "spammed" them on Wikipedia; they were for use in the Brimstone (wrestler) article. —Psychonaut 17:42, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

The purported email from the wrestler that s/he pasted to dozen of image talk pages leads me to believe that this person is a promoter for the wrestler. Whether s/he is paid is not material. - NYC JD (make a motion) 17:44, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

A lot of fans (especially ones who are new to Wikipedia) tend to use promotional language when writing articles on their favourite subjects. I gave YeLLeY511 the benefit of the doubt and simply tagged her article as needing cleanup. I'm sorry you didn't extend to her the same courtesy. —Psychonaut 17:50, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

She has emailed me asking for an unblock, which I have declined. Feel free to grant it if you can justify it. All I see is a spam-only account. - NYC JD (make a motion) 17:57, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

I'm not an administrator so I can't directly effect an unblock. I think more opinions would be helpful, so I have solicited them at WP:ANI#Review block of YeLLeY511. —Psychonaut 18:16, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Are you Jewish?

I also live in the NYC area. BuickCenturyDriver (Honk, odometer) 00:06, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Well you userpage mentions Shabbat observance. May I ask, where in NY are you from? BuickCenturyDriver (Honk, odometer) 00:22, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

I also come from the NY area, but you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. BuickCenturyDriver (Honk, odometer) 00:24, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Deletion of Oli Sykes

Hi, I noticed you closed the deletion debate about Oli Sykes. I am not contesting this, however, I just wish to know a few things.
Firstly, why are people saying it is self-promotion, when I created it, and am not Oli?
Secondly, why are bigoraphic articles such as Matt Heafy still standing, when they could be delted for the same reasons, as they are unreferenced? They are both notable people!
I would appreciate it if you could explain these things, as it may help me in the future.
Many Thanks, Asics talk ^{Editor review!} 17:11, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Although I see some pages such as Matt Heafy are unreferenced, I think it would last through a deletion debate, simply because of the number of Trivium fans, so I will not nominate that! Is there a way for me to have see the article before deletion so I can have it on a user sub-page? Asics talk ^{Editor review!} 17:18, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

If you look on my Userpage I have Oli sykes on there, I was going to change the link to User:Asics/Oliver Sykes, so it's there in case I find references and other such information that would mean it is a good enough article in a year or so! But really I just want it there for show! :-D Asics talk ^{Editor review!} 17:23, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Fair enough, although the article Job for a Cowboy was left on a userpage until it was of sufficient quality to be moved to the mainspace and it would be far easier to alter from here rather than starting from scratch Asics talk ^{Editor review!} 17:27, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

A sincere question

An IP question made in good faith: are you permitted to use a computer or edit Wikipedia during Shabbat? Just curious. No need to answer and you can delete if you find the question offensive or otherwise spurious. Many thanks. 74.12.77.241 04:34, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

No and I do not. One may not operate electrical appliances due to this prohibition. You could email me for more, if you care, as religious inquiry is probably not a suitable subject for my user talk page. - NYC JD (make a motion) 04:34, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your candour. 74.12.77.241 04:45, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Truman picture

Ok, that was highly amusing. However, the caption while funny was slightly non-neutral. I've modified it to be neutral (if you can find a neutral, humorous way of mentioning it I'm all for it). JoshuaZ 05:01, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, I am a known POV pusher... - NYC JD (make a motion) 05:16, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

מכה בפטיש

Incidentally, do you have a citation that using a stapeler is included? From what I know of halachah it almost certainly would be, but a quick glance didn't find an explcit source for it. (If you don't have one, I'll check for citations tommorow when I have access to more sephorim). JoshuaZ 06:03, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Can't wait to hear this

NYC JD, Why did you remove the Speedy Delete tag that I put on Image:Ejaculationexample001.jpg. Did you deem it a scientific display? Is it such an encyclopedic example that it must be kept? Let me guess. "Wikipedia is not Censored", "there is no consensus to remove it", "any action must be discussed on the talk page", blah blah blah, I've already heard that. Can you tell me something new? If you can't, then I will. At the Sexology and Sexuality articles of the english Wikipedia, the lunatics are running the asylum. If you think that this image is scientific, encyclopedic, and would pass the Miller Test in a United States court of law, then hold still, let me get your Straight jacket. Infofreak 15:13, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

I have absolutely no clue whether the image should be deleted or not. But I do think you should follow the process designed for it - NYC JD (make a motion) 15:03, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

and what is that?

WP:IFD - NYC JD (make a motion) 15:04, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Infofreak 15:08, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

So you mean to tell me that you can't Speedy Delete an image? Infofreak 15:11, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

I could under one of the criteria outlined in WP:CSD. You ask an administrator to delete, I came along and obviously declined to do so. Enough of this. Go list it at IFD and have a proper discussion. - NYC JD (make a motion) 15:13, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Section Break

Hi I'm new to Wikipedia...but having fun. I'll give you a yell if I get stuck. Thanks NYC JD for you alterations to the Colin Skinner page...you made some great improvements. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Lanagode (talk • contribs).

My RfA

Thanks for your support in my recent RfA which passed unanimously - thus proving that you can indeed fool some of the people some of the time. I'm still coming to terms with the new functionality I have, but so far nothing bad has happened. As always, if there's anything you need to let me know, just drop me a line on my Talk page. BigHaz - Schreit mich an 10:27, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

DYK

Did you know? was updated. On 3 March, 2007, a fact from the article Colin Skinner, which you recently nominated, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--BigHaz - Schreit mich an 04:37, 3 March 2007 (UTC) (PS: If you could double-check my uploading-protection of the Lietuvos aidas image, I'd be really grateful. I think I followed the steps correctly, but having never uploaded a thing before it was a case of learning on the fly)

RfA thanks

Hi, NYC JD. Sorry, no images, formatted text boxes, or form messages here. A personal thanks for your support at my RfA. And, I must say, an unexpected one at that. ;) We may have had our differences, but I will say here and now: I have learned a lot from you and your approval means a lot. Undoubtedly, if I step out of line, you will let me know. I expect it, and welcome it. By the way, I didn't need to be a sysop, I figured it out (albeit around 5 supports later!) ;) Bubba hotep 21:52, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Meh. No fun

I thought you'd reinvent yourself as a 90-year-old Danish woman with a false leg or something. I've been checking the user creation logs for User:Danskpegleg90, and missed you coming back. All the best, The Shadow (see what I did? I've concealed my identity...dun-dun-deeeer)

And hello to you as well. Whichever of my trolls you are. Though I'm pretty sure I didn't have any in London. - NYC JD (make a motion) 00:49, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

I was just trying to be witty, don't worry, I'm not a troll. 164.109.37.148 01:06, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

I, too, was hoping for a bit more of a surprise - anyways, welcome back. Oh, and once again, are you sure you want to remain in CAT:AOR? Picaroon 02:38, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

My signature

Hi, Just thought I'd let you know that I've now changed my signature due to the concerns you raised, I actually had an issue raised with my signature a couple of months ago, so I altered it from around 500 characters to 250(ish) characters, I fully understand your concerns here, so I have now dropped all the colours and the general fancy layout, hope its now OK for you, cheers Ryanpostlethwaite contribs/talk 02:30, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

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Thanks

Given our (very) past disagreements, I just want you to know that of all the votes on my RfB, yours was both the most unexpected and the one I value most. RyanGerbil10(Упражнение В!) 06:57, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Self-deprecating humor

I thought this was pretty funny :) --Durin 15:14, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

William Larrabee (Iowa) on DYK for 7 March 2007

On 7 March, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Larrabee (Iowa), which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Thank you for your contribution! — ERcheck (talk) 06:28, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Sol Spiegelman on DYK for 7 March 2007

Did you know? was updated. On 7 March, 2007, a fact from the article Sol Spiegelman, which you recently nominated, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Thank you for the nomination. — ERcheck (talk) 06:36, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

List?

Still working on the list? Point me in the right direction if you are and are still interested in an extra pair of eyes on it. · j e r s y k o talk · 14:25, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Why

Why did you do that???

What? - NYC JD (make a motion) 13:00, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Your question

I have replied to your question on my RFA. Cheers, – Chacor 13:17, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Haha. Like I said, yes if someone asks me to, but if no-one does, I will say that I would not voluntarily add myself to it. – Chacor 15:21, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Will do. – Chacor 15:27, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Your imput, please, if you have a chance.

Wikipedia:Editor review/MJCdetroit. youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 17:38, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

OK. Tonight. - NYC JD (make a motion) 17:46, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Image:Taxico.jpg

I'm not clear on why you deleted this image. It was never listed on WP:IFD. It was used in no articles for a few minutes, but I think it should probably be added back to Richard Kyanka. However, I don't know where it came from, don't have a copy on my own computer, and most importantly, I don't know how (if) it was licensed for use on Wikipedia. Comments? --Afed 01:25, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

It was tagged for speedy deletion as "vandalism" because face it, what it is is something awful. Anyway. Restored for now. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 02:10, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

For the record, the image was uploaded by a user who claims that he owns the rights to it, but I'm 99% sure that he has never even been in the same room as Kyanka. He's a known Something Awful troll and disrupter. What is the correct way to tag it for deletion? --waffle iron ^talk 03:13, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

With respect to you and your opinions I think your comment on my now witdrawn RfA was a little inappropriate, I edit wikipedia so that I am making a difference, not just to become an administrator, people are focusing on the most silly areas and ripping adminship candidates apart, although you did not do this and I have the utmost respect for your opnion and comments. Regards - Tellyaddict 12:36, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

I understand your frustration, but I stand by my opinion. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 12:43, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Help for a newbie getting lost in wikipedia and first article entry.

Hello, I've used this site as ref for a while now. However I have only recently joined then created an article on the Guild that I am a member of 'British Film Designers Guild'. I'm having a spot of bother getting your requirements right. Mainly verification citing and notability. I've added various sources and have authority to use the logo, plus referenced the importance of the Guild's role to British Cinema, training organisations and even working with the UK government. Have I done enough to warrant an entry? We are the UK smaller brother of your big USA Art Directors Guild organisation which has quite a presence here on wiki training.

You have so many help pages I'm getting a little swamped by info and I'm not much of a surfer and programmer to start with.

Many thanks(Kodystanton 12:59, 9 March 2007 (UTC))

Michael Jordan

Would you mind re-looking the article over? It's been re-done and a lot of things have been sourced, words have been made more generic, and it's been copyedited by several editors. Also if you have any specific objections I'll be glad to address them. Quadzilla99 09:58, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Such as if there's any specific phrases or words you want re-done. Quadzilla99 13:46, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Again there's almost no adjectives in the article right now and the article has been extensively copyedited be by several editors I really do hope you can look it over or at least change your object to neutral if you don't have the time to read it. Quadzilla99 00:47, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

131K? OMG... I'll try .... ...... - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 01:01, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Thank you for your comments on my my recent RfA in which I withdrew because the oppose votes were almost equalling the supporters. I then decided to leave my account (Tellyaddict) and start fresh under a new username, however I quickly decided to reconsider after another user persuaded me not to leave the account - I am now glad I did reconsider because leaving that account and creating a new one was too hasty so I've decided to improve rather than starting again! I hope we can remain civil and that there were no negative feelings caused. Again, thanks for your support even though you opposed and I withdrew it, your vote is much appreciated! Regards - Tellyaddict (Talk) 19:54, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

DYK

On 10 March, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Avrohom Blumenkrantz, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

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WHY!

75.80.122.30 23:22, 11 March 2007 (UTC)Why did you delete the soldier front article you JERK!

Which one, ma'am? - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 23:23, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Found it. On the basis of my conclusions as to the results of this: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Soldier Front. Whoever doesn't like that may feel free to appeal my decision ap Wikipedia:Deletion review. Cheers. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 23:27, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Um, and recreated and deleted twice since then.-- Dakota 01:11, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Galleries of Fair Use image

It looks like WP:FU is changed. It used to explicitly forbid galleries of FU images, now it does not. See Wikipedia talk:Fair use/Fair use images in lists. Still it is usually seen the Criteria 3 and 8 of Wikipedia:Fair_use#Policy forbids most of the galleries of fair use images

Maybe it is worth to ask about the most recent development in the fair use policy ask User:Carnildo of User:Renata3 Alex Bakharev 02:19, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu article

Hi! I'm sparring with you on the Shark Island Challenge article but I need your help elsewhere. There is a user who is constantly reverting edits to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu article stating unsourced claims (the article itself has already lots of unsourced claims :-) about its origin. Its consensus among editors that BJJ came from Judo when Mitsuyo Maeda teach it to the Gracies in Brazil. I've provided sources for that in the talk page and also tried to contact the user User:DrParkes on his Talk page but it was of no use. He keep reverting the article every time, on and on again. I don't know how to proceed without asking for protection of the page or blocking of the user. I will refrain from reverting but in doing this the current article is in the state the misbehaving user always wanted. While this page stays like that, this user is "winning" this revert war and forcing his wrong POV on a relatively popular article. As an admin you may have some suggestion towards solving this problem and I am eager to hear them. Regards Loudenvier 17:14, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I will place it on my watchlist and look into it. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 17:36, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Brazilian_Jiu_Jutsu article

Hello, User 80.58.205.35, who has been consistently working on the same articles as DrParkes and I speculate may be DrParkes, has removed the #REDIRECT from /Brazilian_Jiu_Jutsu (which previously redirected to the main article, Brazilian_Jiu-jitsu, you were involved in semi-protecting) and has replaced it with most of the inaccurate version that DrParkes (and 80.58.205.35) have been forcing on the main article without discussion. I have replaced the redirect for now but expect it to be gone before too long, and I note that this backs up Loudenviers argument that they were in fact performing Sneaky Vandalism - this is an obvious attempt to circumvent the semiprotection of the main article and DrParkes's blocking. Requesting some help, thanks.FlowWTG 20:34, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I have placed the event on the admin noteboard as you seem to be away. Thanks. FlowWTG 21:44, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Just logged on. Taking care - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 21:46, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, I was in the process of posting but ceased. FlowWTG 21:48, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

BJJ edit wars

Please put back the link

• Wiki page of techniques

in the external links section of techniques. thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 209.234.104.130 (talk) 00:14, 13 March 2007 (UTC).

Please propose this on the talk page. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 00:31, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

{{deletedpage}} soon to be deprecated

I'd like to introduce you to the brave new world of Wikipedia:Protected titles. If you're wondering where your salted pages are going, that's where. Also, since I quite recently figured out who you are, welcome back. Chick Bowen 01:39, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

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Shulgin Alexander

Your deletion was unwarranted. Before jumping to conclusions, check the facts first. The person is a pop composer widely known in Russia and the article gived significant number of hints about person's notability. The article itself lists bare facts, a single hype sentence, which can be easily deleted instead of the whoile article surely is not "blatant advertising". `'mikka 18:31, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Please don't ever undo my good faith administrative actions without discussion / permission / consensus. You could ask or follow WP:DRV procedure like everyone else! - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 18:37, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

<Shrug> Whatever. I don't really care about this guy. Don't overreact, it is not the question of life and death. Admins are not untouchable superauthorities, believe me, I know it firsthand, having my ass kicked quite a few times. Meantime please refresh your knowledge of Wikipedia:Wheel war. `'mikka 21:12, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

I am not over-reacting. One need not enter official "wheel war" territory for one's conduct to be objectionable. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 21:20, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Very well. Let us continue your education. Please advised that according to Wikipedia:Undeletion policy, "If a page was obviously deleted "out of process" (i.e. not in accordance with the deletion policy), then an admin may choose to undelete it immediately. In such a case, the admin who deleted the page should be informed of the undeletion and the reason for it." Specifically, I explained you that your interpretation of "blatant ad" was unwarranted, since there was only one sentence of hype in the whole quite long article. Since you seem like to be right, I am no longer wasting my time on you. Sue me. `'mikka 22:40, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

I emphatically deny that my deletion was out of process. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 03:10, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Jay Rabinowitz

Hello! I noticed that you removed Jay Rabinowitz from WikiProject Biography's politician workgroup. It is hard to tell if a judge should be counted as "politician". However, in Wikipedia:WikiProject Biography/Infoboxes, the page list "judges" as part of "politics and government" workgroup. Can you please clarify the ambiguity? Thanks! Wooyi 20:12, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Well... You may be right. - NYC JD (objection, asked and answered!) 20:34, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Barry Ley and Blaggers

Hi again! I think DrParkes had started autobiographical articles if he is in fact Barry Ley as I suspect, or he is closely related or has a vested interest on Barry Ley and Blaggers. I have tagged those articles. He make irrational claims about notability (the best seller book..., known for his contribution to the world of BJJ..., inventor of one of the only 3 techniques named after a modern practitioner of BJJ...). He is only a BJJ blue belt, and unknown in the BJJ scene. I don't know how to properly deal with these issues. I think AfD would be great but since I have some trouble with DrParkes before, this could look like retaliation (which it isn't, I assure you). I was about to edit his articles to remove unverifiable references and facts but thought it would be better to let it intact so that the article itself would be evidence of its autobiographical nature. Can you lend me a hand (without blocking me again!) Loudenvier 20:18, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

E-mail

You've got it :) ~ Arjun 20:31, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Vishnu Image

Hello NYC JD - I have no idea where Image:Vishnu07.jpg originally comes from but was under the impression it must have been copyright free to be included in the French wikipedia. My apologies if this is not the case. I will try a google search to see if anything similar comes up. Regards, Gouranga(UK) 12:39, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Shulgin Alexander

FUI `'mikka 16:24, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Verse Studios deletion

Why did you delete the Verse Studios page? It was factually correct and followed the same format as many other similar game studios. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.237.201.118 (talk) 08:02, 15 March 2007 (UTC).

Verse studios Undelete Request

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Verse_Studios. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article or speedy-deleted it, you might want to participate in the deletion review. 69.237.201.118 08:12, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Hamas AS cat

Sorry I had to RV. Please see their covenant or let's talk. ←Humus sapiens ^ну? 11:01, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Hi, I appreciate your concerns. Do you think that the same arguments should apply to other subcats of Category:Anti-Semitic people? BTW, please take a look at Category talk:Hamas members. Thanks. ←Humus sapiens ^ну? 20:06, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Jordan FAC

The Michael Jordan FAC has been re-listed (which was probably a good idea). Thought you'd like to know, here's a quick link. Quadzilla99 15:01, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Copyright

Extra short answer: yes, you are ok. Renata 20:34, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

KSM and coercion

I noticed you stated on talk:ITN that you believe KSM's Guantanamo admissions were "almost certainly coerced". That very odd. Have you read the transcript? KSM was very much in control, I thought. - NYC JD (interrogatories) 16:42, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

I do not disagree that the transcript gives the impression that Khalid is in control during the hearing. However, that does not mean the admission was not coerced. Page fourteen of the transcript brings up the point regarding the man's treatment for three years, between 2003 and 2006. Note also that the location of the place where he was held during those three years is [ REDACTED ]. His treatment has human rights violations written all over it. The secret [ REDACTED ] prison and alleged torture are violations of various human rights treaties, including, but limited to, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Art. 5, 9, and potentially 10), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Art. 7, 10), and the United Nations Convention Against Torture. Major news organizations, including, but not limited to, TIME Magazine, have picked up on the confession's dubious reliability. Even if the confession were at his own leisure, there are variety of reasons why someone would want to make such an extensive confession even if were not entirely true. Admitting one had a hand in carrying out 9|11 is enough for the maximum sentence (death? life without parole?). So why not also claim you participated in thirty other attacks; they can't punish you doubly worse, but perhaps it might take the authorities off the scent of the real perpetrators. -- tariqabjotu 21:21, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

By the way, your userpage looks awfully familiar... -- tariqabjotu 21:22, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

PROFTEST

Thanks for leaving me the message, but it does not answer the question. Suggest you reply (if you want to) not on my page but on the original AFD page. Cheers. Robinson weijman 18:10, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

DYK

Did you know? was updated. On 18 March, 2007, a fact from the article Alexander von Stieglitz, which you recently nominated, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

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"OK, I did it"

Nice to see you've got a sense of humor :-) BTW, I've got a personal recollection of the early days of Voice by one of the founders squirreled away someplace. The sex questionaire wasn't the first time they tried to provoke the administration or dealt with censorship - in fact, the April 1975 issue was entitled "Censorship". RossPatterson 12:26, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

User:DrParkes

There is a suspicions that 3 new users may be sockpuppets of DrParkes(blocked by you for a 3RR violation), or at least each other. While they have steered clear or the BJJ article, other articles created by DrParkes have been edited including a near edit war to maintain the AfD template on one and trolling on talk pages. I would appreciate it if you looked into the matter. --Nate 13:33, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Users:

User:Kbenton
User:Jamesthorburn
User:Kentkent

Pages:

Barry Ley(main page edited)
Blaggers(deleted)
Andrew Mears

No time, no desire really. Off the WP:AN3 or WP:RFCU as appropriate. Good luck. - NYC JD (interrogatories) 14:18, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

John Kilkenny

No problem on Goodwin, thanks for starting him. I'm trying to work through all the Oregon Supreme Court justices and that saved me some work. It works out best when they're dead though so I can find the obit. Hopefully Kilkenny looks good too. Aboutmovies 18:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, though I'm not sure what my style is. Nice to meet you to. Odd, the first admin I've met that hasn't let it go to their head. Keep up the good work. Aboutmovies 01:19, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

edits

Hey, I am new and made a change to the U.S. Constitution page. The number of amendments to the Constitution have been changed from 32 to the correct 27. Then I experimented with changing a link name of a person and was accused of vandalism, even though i was immediately going to revert back to the original. Is there a way to remove the edit (changing James Madison) from appearing in the history? Thank you!

There is, but it's against deletion policy. Your edits were not vandalism. Don't worry about it. - NYC JD (interrogatories) 19:52, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Apologies

Hi again! I think now, in retrospect, that your blocking of mine was justified. I wasn't able of being impartial at that time, you know, in the heat of the battle... I'll change my talk page to reflect this. Thanx! Loudenvier 13:54, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

EU vs UN

Thanks for the support - and I agree, but there was no userbox like that. :) — RevRagnarok ^{Talk Contrib} 15:03, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Second Amendment

I'd like to inquire as to the reason that my edit to eliminate POV in the second amendment section was changed. Considering there is ample debate as to the interpretation to the amendment, it would only be factually accurate to sum up the amendment with all points considered. After all, the militia is the first stated and, arguably, the point of most independent emphasis. Aceholiday 15:21, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

First of all, legal rulings and "interpretations" do not constitute a monopoly on the "factual" interpretation of an issue. I wasn't proving a point, and I'm not going to argue with you. The response to my inquiry as to the edit of my edit was accusatory, inappropriate, and also a complete violation of one of the five pillars of Wikipedia. You can read all about those guidelines at WP:EQ. Judging by that response and your personal page, some humility might serve you some good as well.Aceholiday 16:01, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Accusatory? Yeah, I thought your edit was in very bad taste. As to my userpage, I think it's rather spartan. What gives you the idea I am insufficiently humilitous?? And yes, legal rulings constitute a monopoly on constitutional interpretation, you betcha. - NYC JD (interrogatories) 16:19, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

I'd like to end this now. We shall agree to disagree. Cheers. Aceholiday 16:25, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

It's an honor to know that all my Wikipedia contributions are being given so much attention. Thank you. Aceholiday 16:47, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

TOChidden

It makes a big difference doesn't it? Thanks for the note. :-) (→Netscott) 21:57, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

You can experiment with it as well by adding float=left or float=right like so {{TOChidden|float=right}} and see what that gets you. :-) (→Netscott) 22:07, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

thanks

Hi- Thanks for catching that offensive username on the Obama article - I was looking for how to report it when I saw you had taken care of it. (Where does a non-admin report such things, by the way?) Tvoz | talk 01:38, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

thanks - is there a way to see who's online? Tvoz | talk 03:29, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

hahahahaha I'll treasure it always. Zie gezunt. Tvoz | talk 03:58, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Nah, Science didn't offer it either - learned what I did from trying to decipher my parents' secret language. But my kids learned some at Workmen's Circle Yiddish school. I wish I was fluent. Tvoz | talk 04:05, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

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Congrats! I hope mother and babies are doing well. · j e r s y k o talk · 16:43, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

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Absolutely congrats! Don't worry, things willl be back to normal in about 18 years. Tvoz | talk 04:59, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

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My RfA

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NARTH and friends

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Re: checking up...

A little bit :p Oh, and it's watchlisted, and I get paranoid when I see IPs adding a chunk of information to anything. More likely to be 'Elizabeth is a poohead!' than anything else. – Riana ^talk 22:58, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

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I enabled my email at your request. YechielMan 01:04, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

forgetting to subst

Darnit, not again. I'll have to hammer this into my head. Sorry. —KNcyu38 (talk • contribs) 15:58, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Why?

Why did you blank? - NYC JD (interrogatories) 16:26, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:DavidCharlesII"

I blanked it because I thought your comments were inappropriate. If you have a problem with someone's edits, say it out right. If you don't, why bother someone? Just like you deleted his comments, he had the right to delete your unhelpful remarks, too. I don't expect you'd have a good justification for what you have done, so I really don't want a response. I just honestly doubt 67 really understood, or understands, why you decided to block him. Don't forget that some are new to the whole wikipedia system and that acting the way you did was probably a bit out of line in his case. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by DavidCharlesII (talk • contribs) 23:50, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Mazel Tov!

Best wishes. Dina 16:36, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Cricket

Hey, the hiding of Table of contents doesn't really because it's a long article and so it's easier to go to the different parts of the article from it. It also doesn't look better because the overview is where the bat and ball looks more acceptable than it be in the result more than half way, because the the real short overview=its a bat and ball game. Also the [edit] "buttons" go down in the text part of the section. I'm not trying to put "ownership" on any article and if it does look like that I apologize but can you have a look you self and see if it indeed looks better.--Thugchildz 23:27, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

Usurpation

I'll double check with the crats but I'm pretty sure the fact that A (talk · contribs) has an entry in their block log prevents their account being usurped- I think its because logged actions aren't moved during renames... WjBscribe 17:38, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Hey, based on Redux's answer to my question at WT:CHU/U you might be OK with A (talk · contribs) and I have asked Naconkantari what his reason for the block was (as its far from clear). Still if you're happy with Y (talk · contribs) its not very important. But I guess we should resolve the point for future reference... WjBscribe 00:10, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, we have a week until any request will be performed anyway. Lets wait for Naconkantari's reply to my question and then see what the crats think. It could just have been a username block (though I don't see why A was a problem)... WjBscribe 00:12, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

OK, research through deleted edits (see [1]) brings up this account: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/%D0%90. I haven't a clue what is going on here, but that account has a talkpage: [2]. I'm confused - its not user:A but looks like it... WjBscribe 00:33, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

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Faye Turney

I notice that you have taken administrative action to delete the article on Faye Turney. Without going into lots of detail, I contend that the article did not meet Wikipedia's deletion criteria and that there was no consensus for this deletion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Faye Turney. The reason why I am mentioning this here is that it is my understanding that I should discuss the deletion with the actioning administrator before going to Wikipedia:Deletion review. Greenshed 16:50, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

Aren't articles at deletion review supposed to get 5 days? Faye Turney only got 2 (or three, if you are being generous), and the reason for closing that you listed was that the arguments of those voting "keep" were no longer valid, now that Faye Turney is back in England. However, I read one "Delete" argument that, as long as Faye is still in Iran, then it is dangerous to keep her article up. That argument is also no longer valid. Wouldn't it be better to let editors decide for themselves how the change of circumstances changes their arguments? There was no reason for a speedy close, even though you only did a redirect. The closing administrator should follow consensus, not make up new reasoning because of new events. Please respond here instead of on my talk page. Enuja 02:22, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

3/30 to 4/5 is more than five days. I have no idea what you're talking about. As to the rest, I already stopped beating my wife. I stand by my decision. - NYC JD (interrogatories) 03:10, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

I figured it out! It was originally "nominated" for deletion on 3/30, but it wasn't "listed" on the AFD page until April 2 [3], so, April 2-5 is three days, not five days. I'm not sure why I thought it was two and a half days, must be my poor arithmetic skills. So, do articles get 5 days after the AFD page was started, or 5 days after the AFD was listed on the main AFD page? It's in an interesting question that I don't know the answer to. I'd missed that particular detail, so now it makes more sense to close the discussion, especially as a redirect. I still think it might have been better to see what the consensus was after the release was a well known fact. Enuja 18:59, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Faye Turney. Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article or speedy-deleted it, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Greenshed 16:29, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

Cessate, Executory

Hi, I need help on these topics. See discussion at: [4] Thanks in advance, counsellor. My NY Atty Reg. # 2463503. Bearian 18:36, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

What is it you're asking me to do? - NYC JD (interrogatories) 18:39, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

New User Talk Page

Hey, you left a message on my talk page about being new etc.. etc.. was that just a template that everyone gets or was there a purpose. Just a little confused :-) Nooie 04:08, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

User:Jeendan

Another user has brought my attention to Jeendan's parting shot, which is aimed at me. While I accept that s/he has a right to criticise my conduct on the encyclopaedia, it cannot be edited or replied to on a user page. Please delete it speedily or let me know what my options for redress are. Joestella 16:45, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

If it doesn't violate WP:NPA, you have no options. - NYC JD (interrogatories) 21:11, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Inasmuch as I am an unabashed textualist and strict constructionist (to be sure, many of the policy outcomes I prefer are more readily advanced, at least at present, under a looser standard, but I resolve the problem simply by counseling that one need not be bound by the Constitution or the vast majority of laws promulgated thereunder if he has not acceded to the Constitution, which argument, though in its exposition rather pretty, seems, for some reason, unlikely ever to draw widespread favor in the courts), I had to chuckle at your semi-protection of the Fourteenth Amendment article; I imagined Nino Scalia walking to the National Archives and affixing to the Fourteenth (I'm sure RBG would be a vicious wheel-warrer, though). Joe 07:43, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

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Welcome back

Hey, you came back, and resumed being a sysop once again... Now that's something. Grandmasterka 12:24, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

(: - Y (Y NOT?) 12:37, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

hmm

It took me a moment (but just one). Tvoz |talk 15:54, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Faye Turney

Hi,

Strictly speaking, I did it as an editor, and you are free to revert me. Understand, though, that the closure of the AfD is not binding on any consensus at the talk page to undo the redirect. The matter didn't need to come to DRV in the first place, because the choice between redirecting or leaving the article fully available is editorial. Anybody -- with a good reason -- can revert the redirect, subject to talk page consensus. So, if some folks want it redirected, and some don't, you'll need to work that out at the talk page. AfD is a forum for deletion -- any other choice it makes (to merge/redirect, etc.) is subject to regular editorial processes. Best wishes, Xoloz 17:15, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, I don't know what to tell you regarding your disagreement. You're welcome to disagree, but the logic I express (shared also by Rossami at the DRV) is the established way of doing things, at least insofar as Deletion Review is concerned. We've been referring disputes like this to talk pages since at least 2004 (before I even got here). Objectively speaking, redirecting is a subspecies of keep because the history remains open, available, and public. The history is not deleted; reversion continues to be available because that is the shape of our software. Practically speaking, DRV doesn't have the time or the expertise to evaluate whether a redirect continues to be in order. We're confused enough just trying to decide strict deletion/undeletion questions! :) When an admin decides at AfD that the history is pure junk, but a redirect is warranted, he'll usually say, "Delete, then redirect" in the close: this close is a subspecies of delete, because the history goes away from public view.

Speaking of confused, there's my Hebrew... I continue to try! :) Best wishes, Xoloz 18:04, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Cybula

Could you review this article real quick and decide if it needs to be deleted? Thank you. Cool Blue^{Light my Fire!} 23:59, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

Done. -- Y not? 00:08, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

re: Move

I've been known to take up to six years. --Mus Musculus 02:56, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

Hello!

Hey! For some reason you appear on my watchlist, but have I ever talked to you here? Or you were an admin I knew that changed name? Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 03:24, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

Oh okay nvm I found out. Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 04:35, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

Hmm

Y did u change ur name, Y?

(Sorry, it was almost completely irresistible.) alphachimp 04:31, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

-- Y not? 13:58, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

It's all in perfect clarity :) alphachimp 16:47, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

edit of baseball reply

Hi That was my daughter whom did that I do believe. What exactly was edited? I will inform her of the vandalism clause. Thank you for bringing this to my attention so that I can rectify it. Thanks. Cynthia —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.179.116.74 (talk) 08:52, 12 April 2007 (UTC).

The edit it here -- Y not? 13:58, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

Chronic The Wedgehog

Hello, why did you ban this username? In what way is it offensive etc.? Thanks. 86.6.207.111 19:09, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

Drug reference -- Y not? 21:27, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

That was the last thing I expected you to say - I have no idea whether Chronic, The or Wedgehog have any meaning to do with drugs. I assumed you were going to say it was something to do with infringing Segas trademark or something. It's just a play on words to rhyme with Sonic The Hedgehog, thats all! Please restore my account, thank you. 86.6.207.111 22:16, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

It's Chronic -- Y not? 02:32, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Following the link, I see that is apparently one possible meaning. Perhaps it is US usage, because I have never heard of it in the UK. However, I sincerely believe I am not in any violation of policy - I certainly am not trying to promote use of illegal drugs or cause any controversy, its just a little fun wordplay. I would like the matter to go WP:RFCN where I can state my case, thanks. 86.6.207.111 19:59, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Do it. -- Y not? 20:06, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Y, I don't see how this name is in violation of the username policy. I would like to unblock it, but I am going to give you a chance to explain which part of the policy it is in violation of first. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 21:14, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

I found out "Kronic the Wedgehog" is actually a contestant's name in Robot Wars. Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 21:19, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Anyways, even if it was drug ref, it's not violating any policy, drugs aren't that bad either. I'm addicted to this drug :-). Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 21:20, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, since you already had a chance to explain at RFCN and did not point out how it was in violation of policy, and you don't seem to be here right now, I am going to just go an unblock the user. Not trying to step on your toes, there is just no reason to block this newcomer. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 21:28, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Ladies, don't unblock until the RFCN discussion has had time to develop. Then unblock away if warranted. Drug references in username have been judged inappropriate many times in the past. I guess you've forgotten the classics: "Got a fat-ass 'J' / Of some bubonic chronic / That made me choke / Shit, this ain't no joke!" hehe. See also here. I bet the user is evading a block, anyway. Very interesting contribution history. -- Y not? 21:33, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

(ec)RFCN does not decide when we block and unblock, it is a place for discussion. While in the past there was a prohibition on names that referred to illegal activities, there was a talk page consensus that it should be removed, and it was. So while those names may have been in violation in the past, there is not policy based argument for the block today. The block was contrary to the blocking policy, I assume by accident. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 21:38, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

No hard feelings Y, we all make mistakes.Chronic The Wedgehog 21:37, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

I've told ya multiple times that the name is the famous robotic contestant's name "Kronic the Wedgehog", not a drug. Also just FYI, drug use is neither inappropriate nor offensive, check our precedent Wikipedia:Requests for comment/User names/Pothead12345. Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 21:38, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

While I respect your opinion, I find the recreational abuse of drugs at best pointless and at worst destructive. But thanks for your support :-) Chronic The Wedgehog 21:40, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

No problemo. -- Y not? 21:42, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Crunkb

Also, may I ask what part of the username policy Crunkb violates? ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 21:41, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Who's crunkb? -- Y not? 21:42, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

OIC. The same one. -- Y not? 21:43, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

This Crunkb: [5]. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 21:46, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Yes of course. Same exact deal. Unblock if you wish. See deleted userpage first. I think there were other deleted contribs. Can't remember. -- Y not? 21:50, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Crunk is a specific type of hip hop music, based out of the southern United States, particularly Atlanta, Georgia. I will take you up on that offer to unblock him. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 21:54, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Oh please. Read the very article you cite past the 1st line. -- Y not? 04:25, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Still not a violation. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 04:32, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

See just below. This is ridiculous. I am getting bemused emails from friends about this "controversy". Any plans to change your username to "embezzler" or "inject-heroin"? how about "InsuranceFraud"? All perfectly valid, yes? WP:U!! WP:U!! Phooey! -- Y not? 04:38, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

• HighinBC is correct in that this does not violate our username policy. And neither does "embezzler", and so forth. We even have an admin who calls himself a thief. >Radiant< 10:36, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

WP:U

A quick follow up on a recent block of yours, drug references are absolutely not forbidden in usernames. Please defer from making any further username blocks until you can re-acquaint yourself with WP:U. An acknowledgment of understanding regarding this issue would also be appreciated, your responses to other folks regarding the 'Chronic' block have been less than re-assuring. - CHAIRBOY (☎) 22:03, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

I am familiar with WP:U and its "Promotion of a controversial or potentially inflammatory point of view" clause. Our goal here is to build an encyclopedia good enough to be cited by scholars and judges. Do we really want users with usernames such as "Chronic the Wedgehog" or "crunkb" help us reach that goal? What about the notion that the spirit and the letter of the username policy forbids references to criminal and/or drug activities is so controversial? -- Y not? 04:24, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Referring to something is a bit different that promoting a point of view. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 04:47, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Of course it's an endorsement. If WP:U doesn't squarely cover that, let's change it. -- Y not? 04:51, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Not to be harsh, but Y is also a drug reference (yohimbine, formerly sold on the street as an ED cure as "Y"), I'll facebook you with the interesting stories of a yohimbine overdose I treated when I was a medical student 74.12.80.240 05:45, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

God save me from medically-trained anonymous apparitions! It's 4:13 AM EST - time for my Nexium, I think. -- Y not? 08:14, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

(outdent) Asserting that women be allowed to use computers is considered a controversial or inflammatory view in some conservative religious countries, your example would also rule that out considering that this is an international project. Also, the elitism in "do we really want users with usernames like X and Y helping us reach that goal?" is certainly not in the spirit of the project either. There are plenty of folks here with "silly" usernames, it's part of the culture. If you still believe that WP:U prohibits this type of reference, we can request wider comment on WP:AN or WP:VPP, and I'm afraid you'll find that while not unanimous, there is a consensus at odds with your statement. - CHAIRBOY (☎) 14:26, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Y, to promote something you need to take some sort of position. "Chronic The Wedgehog" is not putting forth any position. Therefor it cannot be promoting anything. If you want to change WP:U, I suggest you start by discussing this change at WT:U. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 14:31, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Y, let's get it straight, drug use is not a bad thing and lots of Wikipedians do it. Get over it and don't complain. Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 14:51, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Complain? -- Y not? 15:23, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

More accurately, the idea that drug use is bad is an opinion that does not necessarily enjoy consensus on Wikipedia. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 14:59, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Irrespective of whether drug use is "bad", it is "criminal" in the vast majority of countries, and certainly in the U.S., where the majority of our users come from. That would be at the heart of any proposed change, which would not be drug-specific. -- Y not? 15:23, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Perhaps so, but the current policies do not support your decision to block that user based on username, and that's the issue here. If you'd like to change it so that names that reference drug terms aren't allowed, you're welcome to, but that isn't currently the case. - CHAIRBOY (☎) 15:57, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

This is a completely academic debate, but I maintain that reasonable people can disagree about the application of the "Promotion of a controversial or potentially inflammatory point of view" clause to these usernames. -- Y not? 16:22, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

It's not just academic to me - you banned me out of process for no good reason. If you think you own ideas or values superseed Wikipedia policies, then you should resign your Adminship. BTW, some sort of apology would be nice. Chronic The Wedgehog 20:42, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

No apology, Chronic. You were never banned - you were just forced to choose another username. -- Y not? 23:50, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Our community consensus makes rules, and rules do not prohibit username with reference to illegal activities. And also, drug use is not always criminal, use of my drug of choice isn't illegal at all, man. Wooyi^{Talk, Editor review} 21:57, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

While the application of the "Promotion of a controversial or potentially inflammatory point of view" may be subject to different points of view, a name would first need to take some sort of position to promote something. neither of these names claims anything. You will see in the policy that some things you cannot refer to(such as violence), but other things are forbidden to promote. Key distinction.

Regarding and change to the WP:U policy to prohibit illegal stuff, this rule existed and was removed after a consensus to do so was found on the talk page. The main issue is that laws vary from country to country, even kite flying is illegal in some places. ^High_InBC^{(Need help? Ask me)} 14:06, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

Username containing only one character?

Nice username... :-) you are NYC JD? ↔ ^tz (talk • contribs • autographs) 19:46:09, Saturday, April 14, 2007 (UTC)

He's an administrator (check his logs), so it must be him. --Bear and Dragon 13:53, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

Ye. Dat's me. -- Y not? 14:19, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

Request for participation

Please give your view on Talk:Modern attempts to revive the Sanhedrin. I would value your view. --Bear and Dragon 13:53, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

Also, could you perhaps check what is wrong with the References on Voice of America? (Purely technical issue, not content-related.) Thanks in advance. --Bear and Dragon 13:56, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

I won't be doing the former, and I did the latter. -- Y not? 14:18, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

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Cho Seung-hui is indeed a playwright

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cho_Seung-hui&diff=123837590&oldid=123837287

Did you read Richard McBeef and Brownstone? Did you hear about the fact that the teachers in Cho's class became frightened for Cho after reading the plays?

And now Smoking Gun disseminates them. WhisperToMe 16:24, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Don't mock the dead. Not everyone who wrote crap for a creative writing class is a "playwright" -- Y not?

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Tim Bowles (3rd nomination)

Hi. I don't understand your closure - it was 15 Delete (counting me, the nom) to 10 Keep. How does that equal a "Keep" closure? Can you please point me at the guideline you are following? Thanks --Justanother 02:40, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

I wasn't counting. Delete votes were less than impressive. Experienced users came down heavily on the keep. There seem to be some partisan shenanigans involved, so I closed it no consensus again. -- Y not? 02:50, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

You are right about the "partisan shenanigans" - The anti-Scientology clique counted for 6 of the 10 keep votes. The pro-Scientology clique counted for 3 of the 15 Delete votes. If you remove the clear partisan aspects it goes 12 to 4 for Delete. Personally, I think you should discount the known partisan votes of regular edit-warriors in the Scientology-series articles and go with the non-involved and close it Delete. Of course, I am the nom and a Scientologist to boot but I think we have a clear preponderance of non-involved editors coming down on Delete. --Justanother 03:01, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

I have absolutely no clue who is and isn't a partisan warrior as to scientology. I am not a scientologist and don't know anyone who is. The decision stays. If you don't like it, you can take it to DRV. I very strongly doubt you'll succeed. -- Y not? 03:13, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

No problema - you made mistake, that is all. No biggie. I will take it to DRV. --Justanother 03:31, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

it's not the first time he's made a 'mistake'.Chronic The Wedgehog 22:19, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

Not funny. -- Y not? 22:41, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

It is on DRV, please feel free to swing by and opine. Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2007 April 19#Tim Bowles. GRBerry 18:17, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

Userpage

Is there any way that I can use ( border invisible tables ) IN a visible border table? Like, there is something column spanning over 3 others below it... And stuff like rowspan... Border size... If there is a tutorial, can you please link it? Thanks. -- Inkinalo 20:44, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

Ok, thanks anyway. However, can I use some of the codes in your page? I'll change the text, the userbars, colors, etc in my page.

Shirahadasha RfA thanks

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my my RfA, which was successful. I learned a lot from the comments, I appreciate everything that was said, and I'll do my best to deserve the community's trust. Thanks again! And thanks for your kind words and support. --Shirahadasha 04:28, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

How...?

how did you become a sysop so quicky? You must have broken some sort of record huh? —ÅñôñÿMôús _{Dîššíd3nt} 11:18, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Majik! -- Y not? 01:20, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Hello Y, thank you for supporting my RfA!
I was promoted with a final tally of 68/12/0.
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Ngo Dinh Diem

You blocked me for 48 hours for making 5 reverts to the article on Ngo Dinh Diem. I believe that block was unjustified. Wikipedia instructs persons in my position to seek dispute resolution. The dispute resolution page says to first talk to the parties. So here I am.

I believe the block was unjustified for two reasons. First, I made no reversions after being warned by an administrator named Nishkid64 (more of him later). Second, my reversions were made to reversions to my text by a "gang of three" users, Sarvagnya, Blnguyen and Nishkid64. [Compare http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff122831452&oldid=122813951 with http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff122866157&oldid=122831452; compare http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123117614&oldid=122866157 with http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123118339&oldid=123117614; compare http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123119486&oldid=123118339 with http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123123116&oldid=122119486; compare http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123123773&oldid=123123116 with http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123126395&oldid=123123773; compare http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123128004&oldid=123126395 with http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123229950&oldid=123128004; compare http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123248049&oldid=123230390 with http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ngo_Dinh_Diem&diff123256982&oldid=123248049. Nishkid64 then reverted my last change for good measure. [See [6].

All in all, this crew ganged up to revert my edits seven times. I don't think I should have been punished for fighting back. Accordingly, I ask that you remove any record of my having been blocked out. --VnTruth 01:31, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

What you're asking for is technically impossible. Your block was based on our revert war policy. -- Y not? 02:20, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Y Thanks!  :)

For coming along and saving Sheikh Adelabu. I felt awful about that one because I was the one who tagged it the first time around, which seemed to get it up on radar, so to speak, and set into motion events that might have really discouraged (with a second speedy delete) what appears to be a good faith editor (not complaining for flaming or pouting, just pretty dilligently trying to do what we're asking of him--er--I'm assuming it's a him anyhow). Anyways, thanks for taking the time to examine the content, read the talk page, and do all that good stuff :) You rock!

Best wishes,

Wysdom 23:50, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Armand Hammer

Greetings. What do you think of my suggestions at the bottom of Talk:Armand Hammer? Biruitorul 03:18, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

DJ Illest

I made an article about a DJ called DJ Illest. My user name was Mr AnalFace, which I can see why you blocked, but why did you remove the article? It was a legitimate article about a real person...

Deleted based on WP:CSD criterion A7 - article does not make an assertion of its subject's notability -- Y not? 19:17, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

'Do you seriously think Adam Carr holds the copyright to that image??'

Why not? 1ne 23:04, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

What I'm saying is, how do you know he doesn't hold the copyright? You can take the link down and say that it has no source again. I'm fine with that. But how do you know he doesn't hold the copyright? That's precisely what I'm saying. 1ne 23:09, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

I already apologized to you and admitted my mistake. What more do you want? I was wrong. I can say it a hundred more times if you'd like, but apparently you'd just rather fight with me. 1ne 23:18, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

After I admitted my mistake, you started talking about how bad of an administrator I am. Your comments were uncalled for and can be considered fighting. 1ne 23:30, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

TeckWiz's RFA

Hey Y. Thanks for commenting on my unsuccessful RFA last week under my old name, TeckWiz. I'm now known simply as User:R. I will use your comment to help improve, and I hope to keep helping and improving Wikipedia alongside you. --TeckWiz is now R ^ParlateContribs_@(Let's go Yankees!) 00:47, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

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re: Holy crap!

I hope I'm wrong, but I think you have a clear tendency of being a destructive administrator. Camptown 15:24, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Destructive like Robdubar or like Cho Seung-hui? Is this in relation to the fact that I don't like my good-faith edits reverted? What does this have to do with my administrator status? -- Y not? 15:29, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

'Destructive Administrator' sounds pretty fair comment to me.Chronic The Wedgehog 23:29, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

OK, seriously, go jump in the lake. -- Y not? 23:30, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Keep digging... Chronic The Wedgehog 06:41, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Sig

Dude, just saying hi. You ever think about changing your sig to Y? Because.? =P Wl219 01:59, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Nah. Mine is more elegant... Then again -- Y not? 02:38, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Block

Please block Stompyoface (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · nuke contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log). Vandalism-only, inappropriate username. --Mus Musculus (talk) 18:09, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Done. -- Y not? 18:11, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

He got a soft no-autoblock block. Not warned enough nor did he vandalize enough for an indef. -- Y not? 18:15, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Pic

Hi Y, I got your message on my talk page, regarding the Tura Satana photo. If you look at the file history, under "licensing" it reads: "I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible, I grant any entity the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law." I looked into this a bit before adding it to my page, and I think it should be fine, but let me know if you think I'm mistaken. All best, --G-Dett 18:10, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

But if it's a movie screenshot, then I need to remove it right? If that's right, then don't bother relabeling it – I'll just take it down. I don't have any further information than the licensing. I see what you're saying. I thought perhaps Russ Meyer – a bit of a renegade DIY guy – might have been the one to release it. He never seemed to have a problem with copyright – Faster Pussycat, Mudhoney, Supervixen etc. Just let me know what I should do.--G-Dett 18:19, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads-up Y, I took the picture down. All best,--G-Dett 02:25, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks again!

		The Rosetta Barnstar
		Thanks again for your help on the translation! I know it was off-wiki, but I feel as though the rest of the community should know of your logodaedalic skills. Also, it's a welcome distraction from my paper, haha. Cheers! gaillimhConas tá tú? 07:25, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. That's nice. -- Y not? 12:56, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Neturei Karta

NY Sun may be respectable, but it is quite unreliable. The 'facts' about Neturei Karta, such as it being a chasidic sect are just incorrect. It is neither chasidic nor a sect. --Redaktor 15:24, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

MuslimMatters.org

As someone who can speak on behalf of MuslimMatters.org (I am part of the editorial board), I am grieved at your misrepresented and misinformed claims about MuslimMatters.org. You stated:

Finally, I was disturbed to read the following exhortation on the linked-to MuslimMatters site, ***which was probably responsible for some of the SPAs that flooded this AfD: ***

And may I ask on what basis do you state that? At any point, did MuslimMatters post a statement on the blog to 'flood' this AfD? This is pure unfounded speculation that merits an apology.

Using Shaalan's death as an opportunity for evangelism is quite unsightly, and weighs heavily against the opinions of the "keep!!" SPAs at this AfD. The outcome of the debate is Delete. -- Y not? 03:23, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

This is another case of speculative discourse. Did you even request clarification of what was meant by this statement? Of course not. It seems that you have chosen to ignore the Islamophobic charges, yet you have yourself dived neatly into what merits that charge. So, let me explain it to you and to other readers, since I am the one who added the comment you refer to. The point of the 'dawah' was to show the average American, who does not share the Muslim faith, who has been exposed to vast Islamophobia, who hardly gets to hear the other side, an opportunity to see a Muslim as a hero; someone who gave up his life to save the life of a person who did not share his faith. That is the dawah I referred to. I am not naive enough to assume that we are close to the point of using the mass communication channels for evangelism; rather, we just want people to consider us as normal, average human beings. If you disagree about the public opinion regarding Muslims, then you are the one in need of serious fact-check. Furthermore, your comment had absolutely NOTHING to do with the reasons for keeping or deleting Waleed's entry. Rather, it had all to do with your own prejudices against Muslims. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Abureem (talk • contribs).

1. 1. So in essence you're claiming that you instructed your readers to use channels of mass communication to spread message X and not at all message Y?
   2. Are you also suggesting that charges of "islamophobia" should be determinative in the decision whether the article Waleed Shaalan meets or fails our deletion policy and practice?
   3. Any basis for alleging that I have my "own prejudices against Muslims"?
   4. "Public opinion regarding Muslims" had no bearing on the determination of the outcome of the deletion debate.
   5. I am fairly insulted. -- Y not? 20:25, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

1) I am not sure what you are getting at, but I'll try to answer it anyway. Like any other blog, we are opinion-givers and hopefully opinion-makers. In this case, we asked our readers to get the word out on Waleed's heroism, because it didn't seem to be making as much news as we believe it deserved. To get the word out where? Everywhere. On their blogs, in their emails, etc. What is wrong with propping up someone's heroism? This has nothing to do with Wikipedia, and at NO POINT in any blog entry or comment, did we advise readers to come to Wikipedia and lobby for him. Is that clear now? So, this is direct contradiction to your allegation/insinuation that we somehow 'caused' the flood of 'keep comments'.
2) How and when did I suggest that charges of Islamophobia should be any consideration of anything? I merely pointed out your assertion of ignoring Islamophobia and stating that I could see signs of it in your comments. My "Keep" vote is simply and objectively due to the fact that Waleed's story was highlighted in many media stories and he became somewhat of a hero in Egypt. He is notable and deserves the mention, and he would be notable whether he was a Muslim, Christian or a Jew.
3) My basis lies in how you misconstrued what I stated in my comments regarding dawah.
4) This is a repeat of #2. The only reason I brought up public opinion in my previous comment was to explain the context of my comments on MuslimMatters.org and to refute your allegations.
5) That didn't sound like an apology for your clear misrepresentation of MuslimMatters.org.Abureem 21:00, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

All right, bud. This is going nowhere. The AfD was closed correctly within the meaning of our deletion policy and practice, I stand by my decision, feel free to appeal that if you've got time to waste. Exploiting a man's death to urge the promotion of anything at all related to "public opinion" is... how shall I say it... wrong. The accusation of Islamophobia by AfD voters against the nominator and by you against me are bull. Shabbat shalom. -- Y not? 21:07, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

• • • I love the way you conflate things. I am NOT taking issue with you over the deletion. The only reason I even mentioned MY reasons for keeping the entry was because YOU brought it up. What I am taking issue with you over is YOUR insinuations regarding the comment on MuslimMatters.org. And you continue to insist on expressing the same opinion, which has nothing to do with Wikipedia. Don't you get it? Perhaps you need to separate your own biases from your 'objective' work here. And Shalom to you as well. Abureem 21:22, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Whats your problem

You removed the link to the reputable Muslimmatters blog for Waleed Shaalan that has been linked and referred to by People Magazine, by Arabisto.com and others. Yet you left Reference#18, which is to a blog.

It seems that you have something personal going on here. I don't want to bring up your stated religious background but I hope you are not on your own personal religious crusade here. Abureem 15:40, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

References are a bit different than "external links", see WP:EL. If you feel that there reference is not reliable - I don't know if it is or isn't - feel free to remove it as well. -- Y not? 01:39, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

ggreetings

Hi I have recently been tagging a few australian project category pages - and I find your edit summary re fraudster and criminality somewhat enigmatic to say the least - could you please leave a longer explanation on the talk page before you do that something like? thanks. The categoriess have (in the hundreds tagged) some weird and wonderful text usually unsigned - but to have such a change like that - I would say either an acknowledgement of or australian law/culture in relation to the issue like that would be much appreciated. cheers SatuSuro 06:10, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Concerned about User:Wassermann

Hi Y: Please see my concerns at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Judaism#User:Wasserman. Thank you, IZAK 13:27, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

DYK

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Thanks for the comment :-)

Hello Y...right now I am attempting to finish my final research project, and then I must take the bar exam. I am currently attending Northeastern University Law School in Boston, MA. I don't know where I will work yet though.

Are you a lawyer/law student as well? --Eastlaw 21:47, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

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Sorry

I guess that was kind of an asshole move. But I just couldn't help it when I noticed the connection (yes, I am pretty immature). You should be more careful if you really want to keep stuff like that secret. I am sort of confused as to why you switched names actually - I knew you were in some disputes and stuff, but I never thought it got that bad. 67.86.86.217 22:40, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

• Wait a minute - if you are "totally out of the closet" (assuming I've correctly applied the metaphor) - then why did you get my edit oversighted? Jeez, you people continue to confuse me with your doublespeak. All the best, I guess. 67.86.86.217 22:44, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
  • I didn't get your edit oversighted - I just deleted it. Those that know me know me. Those that don't know me don't need to know. Just because somebody's gay, doesn't mean it should say that on their talkpage, right? Same here. -- Y not? 23:24, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
  • And who are you, actually? -- Y not? 23:24, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Good call, I should've checked the deletion log. I guess I thought it was harder to remove just one revision than I thought (after all, I was under the impression that was the main argument behind oversight in the first place). I'm not sure I understand the gay analogy - I don't really consider being a closeted homosexual the same sort of thing as having a prior identity - but I'll let you run with it. Personally, I'd be much more concerned with someone hiding his past rather than his sexual preferences. But all things tend to come out in the end, don't they? 67.86.86.217 03:28, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Oh, and I am just a person (albeit a young and impolite one) who finds the whole concept of Wikipedia both fascinating and horrifying at the same time. Your change in handle just sparked my interest (and perhaps a little of my sadistic side). Happy editing. 67.86.86.217 03:28, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Why don'tcha register a handle and join the party so we don't have to guess who's who? Too bad about Hughes tonite, eh? I was pulling hard for a no-hitter. I hope you're not a RedSox fan there in CT. I find RedSox fans both fascinating and horrifying... But that's just me. -- Y not? 03:52, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Well I am a Mets fan, so I am neither fascinating nor horrifying...just fucked. But hopefully this year, eh? The reason I don't register a handle is that I would then feel committed to actually contribute something, instead of just dick around on school nights. I created a real username once, but only got to 500 or so edits before getting burnt out (now I just use it to vote once in awhile). There have been some fake ones I've taken the liberty to use to, for instance, time response to various vandalism and test forgiveness afterwards. Like I said, this is quite an interesting place, and it's fun to test out. But I don't have the time (nor the motivation) to really help. Maybe in forty years or so. 67.86.86.217 04:12, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Fine. Oh, and "happy editing" is awful. It's like the state trooper telling you to "drive safely" after he writes you 3 tickets for 8 points. Hate that... -- Y not? 04:39, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Hello

Just passing by spreading some cheer--Dakota

Summaries

Sorry bout that... I'll try to remember better. Mahalo. --Ali'i 16:46, 2 May 2007 (UTC) Psst... love the smiley---->

P.S. Any reason you reverted yourself from giving me that message? --Ali'i 16:58, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

... for the welcome. And the picture. :) --Spike Wilbury 03:28, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Re: George Harrison pic

I have replied on my talk page. Regards. Adambro 18:04, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for that

but it didn't help. Could you undo it please? R Spandit 20:36, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

undo what? -- Y not? 20:49, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

me too please. Don't call me nigger 15:09, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

This edit

I'm curious to know why you made this edit to Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom when TamB reverted it himself. - Patricknoddy^{TALK (reply here)|HISTORY} 21:56, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Neuron misfired. -- Y not? 22:02, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

DYK

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The neo-lachrymose conception of Jewish-Arab history

Can you please clarify your vote on the AfD. Thanks. I have responded to other people's comments there. If you can take a look at the details I have provided under my keep vote, I would be thankful. Thank you. --Aminz 07:34, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Sorry. Exams. -- Y not? 01:52, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Good luck :) --Aminz 06:45, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Notability template on Shir Lashalom

Hi,

You posted a notability template on the Shir Lashalom article. I've rewritten the article and I wonder if you now feel it satisfies the notability guidelines, if it doesn't let me know what I need to do to satisfy the guidelines. BTW, I really liked the video link you posted on your user page. Oneworld25 22:01, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Awesome. -- Y not? 02:01, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Neturei Karta

The edits may have been made in good faith, but I don't believe the NYSun can be considered the most objective source regarding this organization.

I'll hasten to add that I have no connection to Neturei Karta, and that I am not a supporter of the organization. CJCurrie 03:31, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

• It's not just a "hunch". In any event, can I ask who is the neutral source you've contacted? CJCurrie 03:46, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Dinamo Sukhumi

Just so you know, get over it. Lil' Dice ^{(yeah, I said it!) - talk}

To clarify, if the user puts the hangon tag there, what's the big deal? Lil' Dice^{(yeah, I said it!) - talk} 04:34, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

roger clemens pic.

how do i do that? Im new to wikipedia. And im not sure of what you are talking about. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by NY Yankees26 (talk • contribs) 20:11, 6 May 2007 (UTC).

I got it off of http://www.amny.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-yanks101703pg,0,5013230.photogallery%3Fcoll%3Dny-baseball-utility&h=384&w=400&sz=37&hl=en&start=5&um=1&tbnid=iXLCtehbF-S3eM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Droger%2Bclemens%2Byankees%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us%26sa%3DN

I added references to No_Fault_Found article

I added references to NFF article and removed the proposed deletion tags. Please take a look and let me know if you are OK with that. --Mike Sorensen 06:24, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

I found a new reference [7] which explains the subject matter much better. There is a whole new science that is being built on this subject so maybe we can give this article some time to grow. --Mike Sorensen 06:43, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

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Conrad L. Raiford

Thank you for your response. I am his daughter and am also a well-documented journalist. I am trained to be unbiased.

Over the years, there have been numerous articles written about Mr. Raiford. I am in the process of accessing the archives of the Greensboro Daily News and Record. I paid to have the article downloaded. The article I referenced was not only an obit, but a compilation of many articles written by Jim Schlosser about Mr. Raiford. Mr. Raiford was also in the Carolina Peacemaker many times and I am in the process of gathering those referenced materials.

I would think that a man who helped break the color barrier at a then all-white Greensboro Police Department is notable. He was one of only six men recruited. This man also played in the Negro Major Leagues for the Homestead Grays and the New York Cuban Giants.

I will stop editing the article if you would be so kind as to take over or have someone else write it if you feel someone else will do a better job. If you have an e-mail address, I would be delighted to forward news articles to you to reference.

Because of Mr. Raiford's outstanding contribution to human rights, a swimming pool in the Warnersville community of Guilford County bears his name.

Mr. Raiford also represented North Carolina at the Munich Games. Yes, he is notable.

Thank you for your consideration and understanding. I look forward to working with you.

Sharon Dahlonega 06:51, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for your assistance

I've been working with Delldot and have learned a lot about what Wikipedia deems notable and how articles need to be referenced. I look forward to working with you. Have a good evening. Sharon Dahlonega 07:05, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Clean-up

Regarding "Conrad L. Raiford," I've taken a look at the result of your magic wand. Many thanks. I still have a lot to learn.

Sharon Dahlonega 07:26, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

re: Chetyre

Yeah, really interesting Russian film I am watching right now by the director mention on the same line. The English title is "4" official title is "Chetyre". --Spike Wilbury 02:10, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

I'm confused about the spelling of the name. English-language sites seem to want to spell it "Khrjanovsky", see for example http://imdb.com/name/nm0451969/. Should I make that a redirect to Khrzhanovsky? --Spike Wilbury 16:19, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Kaczyński

I doubt it's pd, but it's not impossible. I recommend tagging it with {{No source}}, see also Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. PS. "Pan" is not necessary, just as "Mr." in English :) -- _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus | talk}  23:13, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Can you find a picture of Clemens on the yankees which doesnt violate copyrights? Its pretty silly that theres a pic of him on the astros now that hes on the yankees again.

Clemens Pic

Can you find a picture of Clemens on the yankees which doesnt violate copyrights? Its pretty silly that theres a pic of him on the astros now that hes on the yankees again.

Admin? Me?

No problem. In time I'll be using the janitor tools more efficiently and frequently, and you know I won't be misusing them before then. Laters!  Sʟυмgυм • т • c  20:56, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Pimp slap

Pimp slap will never be an article, and the article was deleted for good reason. It should just remain a redirect, and be semi-protected. {{softredirect|wikt:Pimp slap}} It should point to wikt:Pimp slap--evrik ^(talk) 00:55, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

It's nominated for deletion there. Pimp slap will never be anything. But it could be a protected title. Maybe it should be. -- Y not? 00:57, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

User talk:Spike Wilbury

Welcome to Wikipedia. We invite everyone to contribute constructively to our encyclopedia. However, talk pages are meant to be a record of a discussion; deleting or editing legitimate comments, as you did at User talk:Spike Wilbury, is considered bad practice, even if you meant well. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. Thank you. --Calton | Talk 05:00, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Moo! -- Y not? 09:09, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

UltraExplorer

Why is it non-notable? This software has several notable features for file managers. Such as Plugins support and others. I added the parts about features and about lacks to the article recently. What else can I change? --AlexT12 09:32, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Image:IsrealMustBeWipedOutTheWorld.jpg

If you read WP:CSD#General criteria #12 carefully, you will see that claiming fair use prevents speedy deletion under copyright infringement. You may wish to change to Strong Delete, but the Image:IsrealMustBeWipedOutTheWorld.jpg is not speediable, I believe. Thank you. -- Avi 17:20, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Claiming fair use here is akin to claiming {{hangon}} on a biography user:Avraham. Are you notable? :) -- Y not? 17:32, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Benon6

I have replied to your comment at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Benon6. —dgies^t_c 23:10, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Response to insult you left me

Seeing your response to my speedy deletion tag is an infuriating and inappropriate action on your part. I was in know way trying to "bite" that user with that speedy tag. I am simply warning the user that the article may meet the criteria for speedy deletion. It appears you are a new administrator and have only been active since February of this year. Please in the future consider your actions before accusing users of biting. Xtreme racer 02:10, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Did you even read WP:BITE? -- Y not? 01:45, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes, you are a n00b administrator and clearly have no clue what's going on. If I recall, you were adminned before me, which makes me an even more n00b admin. As an aside to Xtreme racer, go Sens go, Be Red, Alfie for the Conn Smythe. This should befuddle Y even further -- Samir 04:28, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

PaxEquilibrium

If you don't buy the fake death (which seems a bit contradictory, I suppose you meant to say that in your opinion it is a fake death or that you don't buy the death), why don't you simply block that user? If there's sufficient evidence in your opinion to oppose their RfA, there should also be sufficient evidence to block them on the grounds of harming WP. —AldeBaer 01:54, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Lotsa people are harming WP. I can name a dozen off the top of my head. Doesn't mean I ought to run around and block them all. -- Y not? 02:25, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes, Y not? Seriously though (and PaxEquilibrium aside), if anyone is veritably harming WP, they are usually at least politely warned not to continue that particular behaviour. As a reductio ad absurdum, why wouldn't an admin use the tools to protect the encyclopedia? In yet other words: Are there any special reasons why that dozen isn't warned to "knock it off"? —AldeBaer 06:00, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Oh, I have warned. See thread just above. I do it with some frequency. -- Y not? 12:45, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Ilya Khrzhanovsky

Add to it if you are so inclined - I haven't found much information. --Spike Wilbury 15:28, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

RfA thanks

Hi Y, thanks for your support in my RfA, which passed unopposed. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance. --Seattle Skier (talk) 20:09, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Warning removal.

How did that happen? I clicked on the user's redlinked talk page button to post a warning to them. I assure you it wasn't intentional to blank your message, and to be honest, I didn't even know you had posted one. I don't know why I didn't receive an edit conflict message. Acalamari 23:32, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Okay. Thanks. Acalamari 23:36, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Admin/RFA

Hello, thanks for the comment. I've debated about making an RFA, I tried a peer review and things went fairly smoothly; I've tried to learn from the recommendations there (uploading to commons and being better about edit summaries). The only thing that's kept me back is this lingering question of: "will I get too involved?" (I think many web-users ask themselves that); the converse of that thought is, as long as I stay as involved as I am now, I'll likely be okay. So far that thought is winning, thus at this point I would accept a nomination. --Bobak 00:17, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Hello again, I'm actually leaving the office for the night --I'll be back tomorrow morning around 9am Central Time (US). All the best. --Bobak 00:43, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Well, I see you already saw that I updated the page with acceptance and answers. Regardless of how things turn out (and right now only you have voted), I wanted to re-emphasize my sincere thanks for the nomination. --Bobak 20:35, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Email added. Thanks again. --Bobak 20:46, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Well, I seem to have been surprised by people I tried to go through Mediation with on what's turned into a controversial Mark Sanchez article (see the talk page). I admit I was surprised, and I apologize ahead if my nomination fails and this embarrasses you. I guess I shouldn't have waded into the controversy and passion that surrounds college football. --Bobak 00:15, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Well... looks like things worked out. I must admit that my RfA managed to defy whatever expectations I may have had. Thank you, warmly and sincerely. I am honored to join the ranks of those who've come before me. I'm also starting to feel a little rouge. Good luck with the bar, muah-hah-hah-hah... --Bobak 23:45, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

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I will clean it up then. It should still be noted he will not even get into a debate. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Redpoint (talk • contribs)

K.A.D. Camara-ish; User:FearBot

I wonder if I might solicit your opinion with respect to two unrelated issues relative to each of which you are well-wiki-qualified. You will recall that we differed here over whether Camara was necessarily notable as having been the youngest-ever HLS grad (we both, though, supported keeping, and so I'm quite glad to see that a decent article now exists), and I wonder if your views with respect to prospective biographees Angela and Diana Kniazeva, about whom Eugene Volokh wrote here (his claim of fair use on the attendant photo, quite interestingly, is one that we would probably have rejected here even pre-"replacable fair use" deletions), might be similar. (Feel free to excise this part of my message if it inappropriately references any history here.)

I could support a keep on the Kniazevas... I saw Eugene's post before. It depends on how much press they got. -- Y not? 21:44, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Separately, you may well have seen the notes on AN or VP concerning the RfBA underway for FearBot, which would serve to tag new articles that meet certain spam- and nusiance-related guidelines for PROD or speedy; inasmuch as you are a (properly righteous if perhaps not infrequently unnecessarily brusque) staunch defender of WP:BITE and the extension thereof to the quick tagging of (not blatantly unencyclopedic) new articles, you may, I imagine, have some thoughts. Cheers, Joe 19:35, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Ouch... must opine there after Shabbos -- Y not? 21:44, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Your history

Hi there, I was checking through your history and noted that it only went back to 22nd February 2007 (including edits before you usurping Y from User:JD NYC), yet you seem to be a sysop, and you semed to have formerly been one (as shown by this edit). Can you please explain that and why the history seems to have been removed? It seems very bizarre. -Halo 01:18, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Hi Y!

Follow this link and preview the deleted revision please. Regards, Phaedriel - 22:38, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

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No comment?

[8] --Spike Wilbury 21:17, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

Hi Y. I'd like to thank you for your support of my RfA. It was closed at surprising 75/0/0, so I'm an admin now. MaxSem 22:01, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

trail hunting

User:Kerbaby made a real mess, and moved the page Talk:Olexandr Horshkov (now just a redirect to a non-existing page) through several non-descript pages to Talk:YTHFY, which you deleted. That page contained at least templates for the biography project and the WikiProject Russia, but possible more (I can't see that, as I'm no admin). Could you please undelete Talk:YTHFY and move it back to Talk:Olexandr Horshkov? Thanks! Errabee 00:32, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Done. Thank you for bringing it up to my attention. -- Y not? 14:47, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

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Abuse

I advice you about an abuse or vandalism in Talk:National sport edit 14:32, 28 May 2007 by an user who ignores rules!!!! He removed my version proposed. May you advice him? LEO 29 May 2007

What the heck? I'm being called for abuse or vandalism? Have a look here, All I did was removed the "proposition" because wikipedia isn't a place for deals and propositions. The list was bloating up the page and it looks like a troll's work. There needs to be no proposed version there, if a user wants to change things all he or she has to do is find citations and change things likewise. The proposed version doesn't look like it contains much facts, just povs.--THUGCHILDz 19:55, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Vandalism

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—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Spike Wilbury (talk • contribs) who is an ass.

Gracenotes RfA

I know it was. I have seen Gracenotes at TfD numerous times and often look for his vote in discussions for a balanced and knowledgable opinion. I found the treatment he received on his RfA to be among the most unfair things I have ever seen here. I hate to be so curt in my response to you (although we disagree frequently, I respect you as an administrator and editor), but this is really how I feel about the situation. Sorry :( . RyanGerbil10(Don't ask 'bout Camden) 22:24, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

Y, I gave a late reply to your comment at Wikipedia talk:Requests for adminship/Gracenotes/Bureaucrat chat. —AldeBaer 02:11, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

Dov Yosef

On 2 June, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dov Yosef, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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DYK

Did you know? was updated. On 3 June, 2007, a fact from the article Allen Steere, which you recently nominated, has been featured in that section on the Main Page. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Meetup date

Sorry, Mr. Y, but the date for the meetup you planned simply won't do, as it coincides with Wikimania. What could we change it to then? —Signed, your friendly neighborhood MessedRocker. 02:32, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Oh crap. -- Y not? 03:05, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

DS vs SD

Thanks Y, I was just about to do the same. Wikidea 15:14, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg

I changed the spelling because it is an article about Rabbi Scheinberg, an ashkenazi rabbi who certainly uses that pronunciation and I therefore thought it more appropriate to spell it that way.

YechielMan's RFA

Thank you for participating in either of my unsuccessful requests for adminship. Although the experience was frustrating, it showed me some mistakes I was making, and I hope to learn from those mistakes.

Please take a few minutes to read User:YechielMan/Other stuff/RFA review and advise me how to proceed. Best regards. YechielMan 21:21, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

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Tribal wars

Why have you deleted this article? and how come it is protected now? If it cannot be edited then how can it be improved to get it up to wikipedia standards?

Deleted under WP:CSD criterion a7. Protected because it's been recreated a few too many times. Don't like it? Appeal here. -- Y not? 17:37, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

Neutral editor with a view

As a neutral editor with a view can you eloborate as to why you feel Tamilnet fails RS here. Yiur arguments will be appreciated. Thanks Taprobanus 18:06, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

HotUKDeals

Why was this article deleted?

WP:CSD criterion G11 - spam. If you don't like it, please appeal at WP:DRV -- Y not? 01:22, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

NYC meetup

We shall see. Don't know if I'm in NY that day. Wl219 21:20, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		I, Smee, hereby present Y with The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar. For your random and unexpected appreciation of the new article I started, Virginia Lamp Thomas - as well as your many varied contributions to the project. Thank you so much. Yours, Smee 05:23, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

• Thank you so much for adding the pic! I added it to the hook for DYK, as well. Smee 05:38, 7 June 2007 (UTC).
  • Also added it to Clarence Thomas article, and to Byron White. It's a nice picture. Smee 05:42, 7 June 2007 (UTC).

RFA is a joke anyway -"Fuk"

You require perfection of administrators, but your records are sealed, then you're flippant to people who voice concern? It's nice when your own glass house is hidden behind a brick wall, but while it is, please don't demand perfection from others not so fortunate as to be able to afford the bricks, and please don't be flippant to other editors about your privilege-washed identity. You are the one voting that another editor be perfect or not be made an administrator--others should be granted the courtesy of being able to review your own records for imperfections, the criterion you set for administrators. When this is not an option, maybe you ought not to be so smug about demanding in others what cannot be verified about you. KP Botany 16:37, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

First of all, I passed RfA under another username. Secondly, I don't require "perfection". And finally, I am open to recall for crying out loud! I am six requests away from being recalled! I have chosen to stay vulnerable - so please don't give me this bullshit. -- Y not? 18:12, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes, you passed under another username, apparently, and your RFA is not, therefore, open to scrutiny, so you're setting standards for others that cannot be scrutinized for you. There's no bullshit about asking people to conform to the same standards they arbitrarily set up for other folks, so please don't accuse me of giving you bullshit. And there is no bullshit to looking at the standard bearer's standards--it's pretty common SOP. And, you're the one who raised a specific standard, a criterion.[9] I consider that folks raising standards for others should hold themselves to the same standards first. If it cannot be confirmed that you hold yourself to those same standards, then, imo, you shouldn't raise them for others--and my commenting to you about it is not bullshit. I have seen too much of administrators not holding other administrators to any standards, the whole InShaneee douche bag incident for example. So, when I see someone saying, "one chance," or you're out, I'm curious how they have dealt with badly-behaved administrators in the past, how they commented on past admin RFCs, arb-coms, for example. But this isn't available with you, because you don't have a user history that long, for whatever reason. RfA has become very acrimonious, people keep telling me adminship is no big deal, but no one acts like it isn't a big deal, so I'm try to understand how people vote and why. I got the joke about the recall thing a long time ago, by the way--it's old. KP Botany 18:47, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Joke??

Look - I did not get recalled before I switched identities - I must not have been that bad. Since February, same deal. If ever you see me f-bomb anyone like Ivo did - come and make a ruckus. And until you do, please go write an article or something. Oh, and check your email. -- Y not? 18:51, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes, that's right, don't nip things in the bud, don't sort things out early on, wait until they explode. I'm not really interested in why you changed your name, I'm interested in your posting comments that hold one user to a standard that you can't be held to. Don't worry, I do have other things to do, and I've said my piece, knowing full well it would be worthless. And, yes, I said I got the joke. KP Botany 18:59, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

What joke?? What are you talking about? -- Y not? 19:10, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Aha!

So THAT's where you went....*mutter Cabalistic once-and-future admins* -- nae'blis 04:37, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Djourov

On this: it's vague, unreferenced, and unsatisfactory, but it doesn't look at all like A7 to me. True, I deleted it earlier, but that was as a copyvio, an issue that seems to have been cleared up (although the article's history is confusing and there may be some complication I've overlooked).

Please reply here, if anywhere. -- Hoary 05:04, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

He's a classical singer. I don't see albums, labels, solo performances, media writeups, or any other indicia of notability. That he has sung in Holland and Greece is good, but it doesn't meet A7. If you find a good reference, I'll undelete it. Otherwise, you can try DRV. -- Y not? 10:45, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Oh crap... I missed that MMO thing... my apologies. -- Y not? 10:54, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Received in the spirit intended!

Actually I'd never heard of "MMO". (I even looked for it, intending to link to it.) While I'm far too lazy to search around for some guideline or policy to throw at you, I was under the impression that unsubstantiated-by-solid-references but prima facie credible claims of even mild notability were enough to rescue an article from speedification. You can prod it, you can send it to AfD (yawn), but (I think) you can't speedy it. If I'm right here, I rather wish I were wrong, as I routinely see articles on photographers who seem less notable as photographers than this man is as a singer, and life's too short to do the AfD rigmarole for more than 5% of them. -- Hoary 11:03, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

re: cabal cesspit

And where are you, mister? --Spike Wilbury 20:59, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

I got a few possible answers to that...

A. In Jersey

B. Up shit's creek with bar studying

C. Not on IRC

D. All of the above

OK, it's D. -- Y not? 22:23, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Bar schmar! Well, we'll get you set up on IRC sometime. --Spike Wilbury 23:06, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

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Thank you very much!

Hi Y!

Thank you very much for the barnstar; that was really lovely of you. :) In truth, although I did do a ton of work on Styracosaurus, I only co-write the articles, as there are several other editors who also write dinosaur articles.

I'm glad to hear that there are little girls obsessed with dinosaurs, and fathers who encourage their daughters to like dinosaurs. Actually, we were writing these articles for a more mature audience (high school or above), but I'm glad someone her age can enjoy them, too. Truth to tell, horned dinosaurs are my favorites, too; I was obsessed with dinosaurs starting at the age of five. If your daughter likes Styracosaurus, she probably likes Triceratops, too. Eventually, I hope to get around to developing Protoceratops further, and if you have any ideas or suggestions for improvements on Wikipedia dinosaur articles, please feel free to make them. Again, thank you for your kind gesture. Best wishes and happy editing, Firsfron of Ronchester 04:07, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

She sounds really precocious! My girlfriend and I went hiking last week in the Whetstone Mountains near the area where the first fossils of Sonorasaurus were discovered, and we happened to spot some old cattle bones. I bent down and said, completely tongue-in-cheek, "It must be a Velociraptor!" She floored me when she asked, "What's a Velociraptor?" Firsfron of Ronchester 22:39, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Threat

I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to stop editing while you're studying for the bar. --Spike Wilbury 04:45, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

LOL

Good one, that!--Gilabrand 11:34, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Clemens

Ah, thanks for catching that... I hadn't realized how close their numbers were (Clemens was 2nd for a long time but I guess only playing half-seasons will loose you some ground). --W.marsh 16:38, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I had no idea either, but I was uncomfortable with admin-rollback on an apparently not bad faith IP edit, so I investigated. On a related note, GO ROGER! KICK MET ASS! Happy friday. -- Y not? 18:02, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Image:Steve Stanton - City of Largo.jpg

Hi. I don't know how often you check your commons account, so I hope you don't mind if I post this here. When nominating the above image for deletion, you noted that images created by the City of Largo are copyrighted to the State of Florida. The reasoning at commons:template:PD-FLGov implies that all Florida government works are released into the public domain. So, for clarification, could you please explain (or just reference) why Largo images are copyrighted by the state? Thanks in advance, ˉˉ^anetode╦╩ 17:25, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for posting here - I would have never seen it there. Just out of an OR sense that towns like Largo are creatures of state law and, unless we know otherwise, do not reserve copyrights in a manner different from that of the state. Feel free to ignore me if you think that's wrong. -- Y not? 18:00, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

That seems reasonable, thanks for the swift reply ˉˉ^anetode╦╩ 18:40, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

[[Eragon 1]]

You reverted this page set for speedy deletion thereby continuing its existence. The page has nothing linked to it. Is it because there is a possibility someone may create such a link in the future? Currently, it is the first page to show up on a wiki search for Eragon (the book) thereby confusing users of such a search. Meanwhile, as already stated, it has nothing linked to it (except, of course now this talk page!) - Steve3849 ^talk 19:43, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

I reverted it in the sense of declining your CSD nomination in my capacity as administrator. Use WP:RFD please. This is not a speedy deletion candidate. -- Y not? 19:45, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Hi, read it as you asked. The following is a copy/paste of reason #2 for deletion: 2. The redirect might cause confusion. For example, if "Adam B. Smith" was redirected to "Andrew B. Smith", because Andrew was accidentally called Adam in one source, this could cause confusion with the article on Adam Smith, so it should be deleted.

Nor do I see that stated reasons to avoid deletion on that page apply. The page is not even old. Can you be more specific regarding "not... a candidate"? - Steve3849 ^talk 20:44, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Dude - those are reasons for slow deletion, not speedy deletion! You nominated it for speedy. It is only for obvious cases. This case is not obvious! Therefore, you need to start an RFD debate which will achieve consensus over a period of days. No go and follow disrections there. -- Y not? 23:52, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for more the detailed explanation. There are clearly many rules that fairly new users such as myself need direction towards. Shouldn't need to bug you anymore. - Steve3849 ^talk 12:29, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Single Letter

Hi Y! See here for a group just for 26 of us. :) --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 23:29, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2007 June 17

Your unexplained closing of this is up for discussion at DRV. Please comment there. --Calton | Talk 06:24, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

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Hi Y,

I’m writing in reference to your deletion of Translations.com, Epic Global Solutions, ABREVE and Crimson Life Sciences. Although these are all affiliates of TransPerfect I believe they all have significant scope and international influence to be justified as individual entries. I was editing today to improve the NPOV and to introduce external links, citations and wikilinks so that the articles merit would be demonstrated. There are several other company technologies on the site and I also believe these to be relevant also. The speed at which business is growing globally means that these technologies, terminologies and large companies are of significant public interest and therefore relevant for Wikipedia. I ask that you restore the pages and allow me some time to improve the NPOV?

Thank you, Christie

Absolutely not, Christie. You're obviously an employee or a paid promoter or some such other person. You should be ashamed of yourself. If you would like to appeal my deletions under WP:CSD criterion G11, you can feel free to start a discussion at Deletion Review. I am sure you will not succeed. -- Y not? 16:28, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Circulation Control page deletion

Hi Why did you delete this page. Circulation control is a well known subject that has been researched since the 1960's.

If putting an external link to my thesis on the subject is a problem why not just delete the link to the thesis?

Cheers Craig

It appeared self-serving. If you can source a stub to independent sources, please reinstate it -- Y not? 22:14, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Greetings

Hi there. Great user name too! --John 04:08, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Oh, and thanks for this. --John 07:34, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

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I'm sorry you were so "unnerved" by my having another page in my sandbox. I was attempting to use some of their formatting for my page. I simply was looking for good pages to adapt. So settle down biggin. Veracious Rey 01:48, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

OK. -- Y not? 01:53, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Oh no

Don't tell me that you sold out to the "I will reply ON THIS PAGE" crowd. Viva la fragmented discussions. :) youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 20:25, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

You know, for a while I had it the old way but slowly my practice changed. There's something about being a seasoned weekeepeedian that causes delusions of grandeur, leading to laziness and vanity. LOL -- Y not? 20:28, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

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Regarding deletion of Ocimum Biosolutions

Hello Y,

This is in reference to deletion of Ocimum Biosolutions. I gone through the Notability (organizations and companies) guidelines and would like to cite few independent secondary sources:

1) Microarrays for Model Organism Systems (Genetic Engineering News): http://www.genengnews.com/articles/chitem.aspx?aid=718 2) Taming the Genome with Microarrays (Genetic Engineering News): http://www.genengnews.com/articles/chitem.aspx?aid=1505 3) Biosimilars Jumpstart Biotech in India (Genetic Engineering News): http://www.genengnews.com/articles/chitem.aspx?aid=2099 4) Faster Drug Discovery (Red Herring): http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=20358&hed=Faster+Drug+Discovery 5) Eight Indian Startups to Watch (Red Herring): http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=17127&hed=Eight+Indian+Startups+to+Watch

Please let me know if these secondary sources as External Links/Refrences would be good enough to restore the page and would meet the Notability (organizations and companies) guidelines.

Thanks, Gurmukh

That one.

Indeed. youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 19:42, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Ŝarai vs Sarai

semitic roots

ENTRY: Śrc. DEFINITION: To set, set up, erect, prescribe. Šhari'a, from Arabic Šarća, law, from Šaraca, to ordain, prescribe.

Sarah (שָׂרָה "Princess", Standard Hebrew Sara, Tiberian Hebrew Śārāh, Arabic Šarća, law: سارة) is the wife of Abraham as described in the Hebrew Bible. Sarah's story is told in the Book of Genesis. Sarah was originally called Ŝarai (שָׂרַי / שָׂרָי "My princess", Standard Hebrew Saray, Tiberian Hebrew Śāray / Śārāy) and lived with her husband, then called Abram (אברם) in the city of Haran. When God told Abram to leave his homela ...

Why delete the following? It should be evident that Ŝarah and Ŝaria share the same semitic root. Is there something in this statement that you dispute? If so why not mention it on the talk page first?

Šarai. In this way the Egyptian handmaiden to Šarai law is Hagar as m [hotep] a phrase meaning in law (the doing of what is right and proper) is peace. The story sets the legal precedents for the ten commandments and establishes the relationships, father, husband, wife, sister, handmaiden in terms of an inheritance from the semitic [Šarai] law and the afroasiatic Egyptian law of [Ma3t]. The descendants of this union are represented by Israel and its reverence for the written law of the ten commandments and Ishmael with the vision of Hagar and the law of the Koran. Rktect 00:29, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

We call this original research. -- Y not? 03:15, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Because the links come from elsewhere in wikipedia, and are backed up by numerous citations, references and discussions of Šaria law, egyptian law and the book of the law or pentateuch...Rktect 16:34, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

D. C. Watson

Hi Y. Please advise what needs to be added to the D.C. Watson page to resolve the issue.

Thanks

References to multiple non-trivial reliable sources about this person, from which a non-original research biography of him can be written. See WP:BIO WP:V WP:RS WP:NOR -- Y not? 17:11, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Y, these are all of the articles we have been able to locate. Please delete the page until we can locate what is more in line with Wikipedia standards.

Thanks

We'll let the five-day process run its course. Perhaps other can add the materials, if they exist. But I doubt they do. Cheers. -- Y not? 23:40, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Picnic

Please see Wikipedia_talk:Meetup/NYC#Questions. Thanks.--Pharos 00:41, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

David G. Gliddon, Ph. D.

Hello, I am a popular American Professor of Business and author, how can I include a wikipedia article that does not get deleted? Many actors, musicians, and other authors have entries on this site. Please reconsider the deletion and refer me to the proper format of the article.

Warm Regards,
Dr. David G. Gliddon

You can't. You have to wait until you're sufficiently famous for others to write a bio about you. See Wikipedia:Autobiography. -- Y not? 20:10, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Wife of Rabbi Amram Blau

Please explain your reversion of my edit to Neturei Karta. I explained my edit in its edit summary; I expect the same from you. Itzse 22:29, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

My bad. It was an over-reaction. But why not? -- Y not? 23:09, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

If everyone would be able to admit a mistake (me included) then we would all be in better shape. So now we're friends again. Itzse 16:55, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

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Gliddon II

Did you anwer to dgg116, most likely Gliddon Ph D? It seems that he needs to look into the criteria for entries into the Wiki. His current entries look like advertisement for his PhD dissertation. I am going to try to correct them so that his PhD contribution is recognised but at the same time does not look so bad.
Thanks

Of course it's him. He admits as much. But who are you? Umeå, eh? That's closer to home... :) -- Y not? 21:43, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Question

Is this real? I'm trying to decide if the editor who created it is for real (especially after seeing this and then this, as a result of this.) Since you actually know something about law, you'd be a slightly better person to keep an eye on this editor. Grandmasterka 01:06, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

I have redirected it to LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, which mentions the rating system towards the bottom. I will keep an eye on the editor, but it looks like an indefblock is coming soon. -- Y not? 01:20, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Starport: Galactic Empires

Uh.. I was working on that, trying to make it comply with guidelines..

oh well :/

shas 14:26, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Starport: Galactic Empires -- Y not? 14:33, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

I saw that.. I took the statement "no prejudice towards recreation" to mean that, as long as the new page asserted notability and wasn't a gameguide it would be okay to recreate. The effort you deleted was an attempt to do that. (heh. edit conflict) shas 14:35, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

No, I deleted it based on CSD A7 - website with no assertion of notability -- Y not? 14:37, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

It's a game :/ I was working on doing that.. I've not had a huge amount of time to do so, what with all the speedy delete things that keep popping up shas 14:44, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for reinstating page. Will work on improving/making notable. shas 14:51, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

I will likely take it to a 2nd AfD -- Y not? 14:54, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Why did you delete the CallWeaver page?

How the CallWeaver page I created considered spam??

It's quite praiseful. It's A7 anyway, even if it's not spammy. -- Y not? 18:13, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Well it may of been praiseful, but it was very close to fact. I dont have anything to do with CallWeaver except use it and know thats its superior in many ways to Asterisk and other PBXs. I think that other users would benefit from learning about it. I even requested, nicely, on the Talk page for it not to be deleted so I could work on it and make it acceptable. Could you please explain/provide a link to A7. I tried looking for it, couldn't find anything. Mm 202 20:11, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

So sorry... WP:CSD #7 under Articles. Patently non-notable software. -- Y not? 20:12, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

I disagree, it may not be as popular as Asterisk; but it is gaining notoriety and has features that make it unique.

Would you please undelete it and give me a chance to add some sources / work on it? Or just flag it for pending deletion and if no one else adds to it / objects then delete it. Mm 202 22:55, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

OK. Prod it is. -- Y not? 00:34, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. So you are going to undelete it or do I need to start over? Mm 202 01:27, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Brainfreeze -- Y not? 01:37, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

So could I remove the AfD from the CallWeaver page now, please? Mm 202 16:22, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

No you cannot. The closing administrator will do it when the discussion is done, if the article kept. -- Y not? 17:24, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

And the closing admin is Calltech? Great. This should end well. Mm 202 17:58, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

The closing admin will come around soon enough - after at least five days. Calltech is not an admin. -- Y not? 19:40, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Oh, ok, good. Thanks again, Y. Mm 202 20:00, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Userpage

Done. Scary, innit? Wl219 22:20, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Shinerama

I took a careful look at Google, and I am not sure if AfD would delete it--what it has mostly going against it is the fraternity-boy sounding name.. Not as if it were one college's, there's extensive coverage in every university in canada. People usually blame me for saying other people's speedy tags aren't justified--I think you caught me putting on one that perhaps I shouldn't have. But someone else probably will send it- The way to improve it, is three or four references from whatever canadian student papers have WP pages to show they are notable--as refs, not links--& and also one or two specific CFF sites as refs for the money received. It's subtler to do them as refs than links. I'm also sending this to businformant, who wrote it. DGG (talk) 22:34, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

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3RR

Okay, I didn't realize that would happen. I knew that the rule doesn't apply to vandalism, I was not sure if removing a tag qualified as such - I guess not. I suppose I will be more careful in the future . . . Eran of Arcadia 20:18, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Signpost

I'm doing a Signpost story here on the WP:SLG. Can I reveal your "former identity" in the story? I'm asking because you seem to be a bit discreet about your former username. Sr13 17:05, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

No, abolsutely not. Please don't. -- Y not? 17:06, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

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Company

How can I create an entry for a company that will not get deleted. I try to give an informative and unbiased entry without being an advertisement. What format should be used, what tone, what data? There are other companies on wikipedia.

Which one of yours did I delete? Create an entry with every fact sourced from reliable sources. Avoid original research, and it won't be deleted. -- Y not? 19:39, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

McGreevey

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Daily G2

Just curious, why did you delete the Daily G2 page? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Smoothrider (talk • contribs) 21:16, 13 Jul 2007 (UTC)

WP:CSD A7 -- Y not? 22:38, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

Why did you delete the entry on Jay Finkelman?

Hello Y Not,

I did not use any copyrighted information, only the biographical information that is in my computer for use by my boss, Jay Finkelman. He wrote that information, I continually update it to be current, and per his request, I attempted to post it on your site. I do not understand why his approved and written bio (which is all fact based and issued with his permission) was blocked as copyrighted material. Please reinstate the page.

Thank you!

It was spam anyway, WP:CSD General #11 -- Y not? 19:01, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

My RfA

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Userpage

Ha ha ha, I'd never seen that one... though I've watched footage of Greenspan speak before and being how I'm not an economist I can see the comparison (and perhaps I'd see it even if I was). Thanks for the link!
It never ceases to amaze me how many of Carroll's characters seem to come to life in politics. I'll never forget reading about the Kansas School Board's edict on teaching evolution:

"In addition, the board rewrote the definition of science, so that it is no longer limited to the search for natural explanations of phenomena." - Associated Press

Which of course reminded me of

“ `When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, `it means just what I choose it to mean -- neither more nor less.' ”

I chuckled all day.--Isotope23 18:59, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

No, it doesn't speak to that (though there are some particularly interesting developments in regards to theory on the origin; purpose will always be outside the scope of science). It wasn't the decision of the schoolboard to teach ID along with evolution that I found particularly funny; it was the semantic acrobatics they were going through to justify it. That's why I'll never be in politics  :)--Isotope23 19:19, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Osirak (in Jacques Chirac)

do you deem it normal that more than half of the PMship section is devoted to the relation with Saddam Hussein (common to all democracies of the time) and Osirak ? do French politics of that era amount only to that (in fr: there is not a word in fr:Jacques Chirac, and I never saw it mentioned in short biographies). Half of the section, really ... 81.250.60.215 15:14, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

I decline to deem anything. If you would like to remove a chunk of sourced text - or you would like to express major criticism of the article - please bring your point up on the talk page, and achieve consensus of your fellow editors. -- Y not? 15:15, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

there's no "be bold" here then ? I commented my modification. By the way there was a problem with the talk page and I think I mended it 81.250.60.215 15:44, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

No, there's no be bold for this. -- Y not? 15:45, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

tongues, cheeks and firearms

The better to shoot you with, y dear. (Aren't you supposed to be studying for the Bar, not ridding Wikipedia of evil neologisms?) Tvoz |talk 20:05, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

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It was sourced from his old Bayer Leverkusen profile. Kingjeff 02:54, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Actually I am with Wikinews and we tend to link a lot of stuff to Wikipedia. Kingjeff 04:18, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

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Why did you get rid of my page on Mason Musso?

WP:CSD#A7 -- Y not? 00:07, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

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Good Luck! --Paul 03:50, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Hope it went well, Y. Tvoz |talk 16:59, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Ordeal!! :) It's done. -- Y not? 22:56, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Hope it went well. Time for a cricket lesson I think. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 09:04, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

why was my IP blocked

the site i have entered is a 100 percent none spam site, its a very practicle site, and i placed it in places, where it can be useful to your users.

i guess you have some sort of automatic system, wich blockes any IP address, that puts up infomation on your site?

please look into this matter

Please follow regular unblock procedure. -- Y not? 09:38, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

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Could you please unprotect Allegations of French apartheid? I won't try to move it without consensus and I'd like to put a tag on it suggesting it be merged with Social situation in the French suburbs. Lothar of the Hill People 15:00, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

I have added the tag but did not unprotect. -- Y not? 02:42, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

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Unprotection request 2

It looks like there's a consenses to merge Allegations of French apartheid with Social situation in the French suburbs. See Talk:Social_situation_in_the_French_suburbs#Merge_proposal_Allegations_of_French_apartheid_.3E_Social_Situation_in_the_French_suburbs

Could you either implement the merge yourself (it might be better if a neutral party did it) or unprotect Allegations of French apartheid so someone else could implement it? Lothar of the Hill People 16:22, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Dude - no rush... the discussion was only a day old when you wrote the above. After a bunch more days you can ask on WP:AN for some admin to come close the discussion. I won't be closing that discussion myself. -- Y not? 14:26, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Allegations of apartheid

Could you unprotect Allegations of apartheid? In the past ten days since protection the discussion on the talk page has died down and there have been dramatic changes in several related articles (the deletion of Allegations of American apartheid, Allegations of Chinese apartheid, the moving of "Allegations of tourist apartheid in Cuba" to Tourist segregation in Cuba etc.) As well, one editor has posted on the Talk:Allegations of apartheid that he wishes to put this article up for AFD. Can you unprotect so the article can be revised to take into account the changes in related articles and to allow a possible AFD to be filed? Lothar of the Hill People 02:54, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Ask someone else please, I'm on break. -- Y not? 03:26, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

Chocolate Rain

Tay Zonday played Chocolate Rain on Jimmy Kimmel Live on NBC today. He was also on the Today Show and Carson, and his song was recently covered by Green Day and John Mayer. Your deletion of his article based off him only being mentioned on Opie and Anthony is outdated and I think the article should be restored. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Chocolate_Rain

Jim Shapiro

Ta. This article has had a very contentious history, and needs to be tightly referenced. Tyrenius 02:02, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Magna Carta protection

Hey, Y. I see you appear to be on a semi-break, so I won't ask you to unprotect this page, but I just want to know if your semi-protection of Magna Carta back in May was intented to be permanent or have some kind of restraint. If it was not intended to be permanent, I'll ask another admin to help me out. Thanks a lot, JHMM13^(Disc) 19:09, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Well, it's a target of constant vandalism, because it's on every middle school child's curriculum. I suppose we can unprotect it, even though I don't see te vandalism stopping. -- Y not? 20:20, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

And my break is concluded. -- Y not? 20:21, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Ah yes. Thanks a lot! I really have no connection to this article...I just like doing the occasional check of protections to keep the admins on their toes ;-D. JHMM13^(Disc) 03:31, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Unprotect Allegations of apartheid

...or semi-protect, but this protection has been on for 2 weeks now, an record breaking amount of time for full protection of a page not under vandal protection. Be advised also that the page is currently subjected to an ArbCom proceeding. Thanks!--Cerejota 06:06, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Ask on WP:RPP -- Y not? 12:36, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

Unprotect Allegations of French apartheid

Allegations of French apartheid has been in full protection for almost two weeks, a record amount of time. Please semi-protect or remove protection altogether as per above. Thanks!

Ask on WP:RPP -- Y not? 12:36, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

NYC

Hi there, it was good to meet you. Disregard my brother. :-) Bearian 20:30, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

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Akiva Tatz

Y do you ask? Having books listed on Amazon is not a claim to notability at all; anyone can do it. If you have third party sources which document this subject in an encyclopedic fashion, please add them as the page has been restored in hopes that this can be expanded to demonstrate notability. Thank you, Can't sleep, clown will eat me 19:47, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

I'm not really interested in comparing track records, that's pointless.  ;-) I have searched, and could not find anything (on-line) that qualified as a reliable source for this article. If you say this person is notable, I trust you. Can't sleep, clown will eat me 19:56, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

I don't know what else to make of it. Is he known in another language perhaps? Can't sleep, clown will eat me 20:05, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Unprotect Urban apartheid

Could you please unprotect Urban apartheid. It's been two weeks and things have been quiet on both Talk:Urban apartheid and Talk:Allegations of apartheid. I've already made an unprotection request at WP:RPP but I was told to ask you to unprotect instead. Lothar of the Hill People 01:34, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

Give me a minute please

You just deleted a page a couple of minutes after I created it. You've gotta give me a minute to finish off the page before you blow the thing away!

Jackboogie 02:18, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

But it was just a copy of that other page you created!? -- Y not? 02:18, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

LOLCODE

The article was deleted on AfD available at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Lolcode. Please do not recreate. -- Y not? 06:45, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

A different article, now rewritten. A second AfD might have been warranted, but I strongly disagree with your decision to delete this one based solely on the other's AfD. The closing admin from the initial AfD has stated: "Restore. I was the admin who closed the AfD as delete, and I'm satisfied that the primary concern of the AfD -- lack of reliable sources -- has been addressed, and a verifiable article can now be written. --Krimpet 04:15, 19 August 2007 (UTC)" in response to a new DRV opened up after several new sources came to light, including at least one print press source. Wikipedia:Deletion_review/Log/2007_August_17#Lolcode MrZaius^talk 15:41, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

deletionists on the prowl

Don't tell anyone. Tvoz |talk 04:50, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

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Hi Y. I noticed you removed diacritics from title Thích Quảng Đức. Your reason was "other vietnamese article names do not have diacritics". I wouldn't discuss this was a good reason or not but I have to say that I disagree with you about this. There are many other articles' names with diacritics, like Xuân Diệu, Nguyễn Nhật Ánh, Mỹ Tho, Nguyễn Thuyên. So it goes. In fact, Vietnamese names with diacritics or not is an issue that has been discussed for some times but still no consensus reaches. You can see the discussions here and here. In Thich Quang Duc, a requested move was proposed and almost all of editors opposed moving. Thus I suggest you shouldn't move any more such pages until consensus is made. @pple 08:54, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

oops... 'be bold' gone awry. please revert as needed -- Y not? 01:19, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

Speedy Deletion: Web Analytics Association

Speedy deletion was given reason G11 (exists only to promote a company or service). The article had previously been tagged as Advert and work had been done to clean it up. If this was insufficient, returning the Advert tag would definitely have had more work done to improve the article.

Initial deletion call was given reason A7 (non notability). The article discussed an association put together by Walt_Disney_Internet_Group, Webtrends, Omniture, Yahoo!, and a few other companies that now lists dozens of longstanding web analytics companies as members, however the membership and influence on the web analytics industry wasn't described in the article, as far as I remember. Again, tagging and requesting correction would have been better than deletion - and even better than speedy deletion. Mr. Bene 11:41, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

I see responses to messages posted later than this, but none here yet. Any feedback at all would be appreciated. Mr. Bene 23:21, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

No response was called for! -- Y not? 02:25, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

Ah. I do see that I didn't put in any question marks. Is it OK to re-create the Web Analytics Association record? Mr. Bene 18:44, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes, if you get consensus at WP:DRV. I don't like rudeness. -- Y not? 21:15, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

I don't think anyone likes rudeness. If I have been rude I apologize. I have not attempted to contest deletion before this time, and the text on the Web Analytics Association AfD page ("The result was g11 -- Y not? 04:15, 23 August 2007 (UTC)"), with the "not?" being linked to your talk page give a strong impression that contesting should be done here. I'll set up a discussion on WP:DRV.Mr. Bene 21:55, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

Heckle

Since I haven't edited Wikipedia in quite some time, this may very well be taken as "vandalism", but I can think of no better reason to edit a bit than to poke some fun, prod at the wounds, and heckle you. Heckle! I'm actually in the States at the moment and am just relishing the seemingly insurmountable lead we (and I use the term rather liberally) have on your boys. Hope all's well, mate! gaillimh^{Conas tá tú?} 05:22, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

WILD CARD! THERE'S ALWAYS THE WILD CARD! I HATE YOU! -- Y not? 05:39, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

No Signpost, more Silliness

Goodness, the States are getting the best of me! Good times, mate, good times. Wish I could say the same for you, fellow! Caught the better part of the game tonight. Dreadful showing... simply dreadful! Cheers! gaillimh^{Conas tá tú?} 07:57, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

sixteen-nothing? I am going to look in the phone book to see if there are any jumpworthy bridges in the surrounding area -- Y not? 13:32, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

About user Eidah, Izzak and me

While i Strongly condemn the accusation from user Izzak that u r aiding user Eidah in his POV, i must remind u that Izzak did not mean to hurt u or to just make a discussion about your capacity and justice as a system operator, i think the pain towards u is that u know him and u do nothing to tame his POV. i don't think its your job or duty to silence users and that's why i think Izak cannot blame anybody but himself for being lazy to deal with eidahs edits, i am struggling with eida for over a week in the Zionist articles not one word from izzak to hep me, and the gentile sysops have even thought that i am a Vandal because of this, we are all in this together with the same duty to deal with Eidah he has broken no rules of sockpupetry and we must deal with his POV, which he does very open and therefore appreciated so we can fix it. Keep up the good work and i am happy we have here a Jewish sysop with knowledge in this issues to deal with it. thank u very much for your service to us.--יודל 15:43, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

I know him, I know his POV pushing. I know that you're hardly better. I know IZAK too and I know his POV pushing for a long time now. I do nothing either to advance the POV to defeat the POV nor do I go into any other battles that you people fight. When was the last time I meaningfully edited a Hasidic or Zionist article? Leave me out of this. -- Y not? 17:33, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

But we would like u to get involved and not just stay aside and do nothing like this we can finely solve thinks. thanks--יודל 18:13, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

There's nothing to solve. I am not blocking him. Who is blocking him? Ultimately, he'll just have to be taken to Arbcom. -- Y not? 19:00, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Please help me understand your reasoning, first u say their is nothing to be solved then u declare that this must be solved by Arbcom, if u believe that their is a problem why wait for Arbcom why not enforce rules and polices along the way?--יודל 12:26, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

I believe the attempted community ban is not sticking - since people are not really willing to block him for coming back after being soft-banned. Therefore, the only way his opponents would be able to get him hard-banned is by going through arbitration. Oherwise, he will stay un-banned. -- Y not? 14:22, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Hi there, what's with this "soft-banned" and "hard-banned" terminology? it's beginning to sound like porn, maybe I am not up-to-date with the latest buzz-words regarding permanantly blocked users who use multiple sockpuppets. When confronted with a supspected, AFAIK all that is required is to basically prove that what we have here is a sockpuppet of a banned user, see Wikipedia:Banning policy, and the suckpuppet is then banned. Since when does it require the "ArbCom" to deal with a simple basic clear cut case of the violation of WP:SOCK? Unless of course, you are ever-so-gently hinting that a "federal case" should be made when it's only an ant-heap (good mixed metaphor) to give the accused "wiggle-room" to escape and carry on with his mischief since ArbCom cases take a long time. Let's not over-complicate what should be an open and shut case. IZAK 16:45, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

What I meant was, I remember the discussion that took place on ANI after he said something about Jews for Jesus being chayav misa. There were a few opinions expressed and eventually someone blocked him based on that. That wasn't a particularly strong expression of banning, and when he reappeared, nobody touched him until he started pissing people off again. So, he's being blocked for reappearing after being repeatedly indefblocked. But it's not like he's actually abusing sockpuppets to influence consensus or whatever - he's using one account at a time. Doesn't there come a time when he's had enough of a punishment for that remark? Nothing else he's doing merits an indefinite block - in fact many users seem to have some appreciation for what he does. I mean, I know him - he'll reappear... and then? Sockpuppety case #9? What's the point - just work with the guy! -- Y not? 03:40, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Hi Y: I have absolutely no objections working with him or anyone else in the normal course of editing (with the emphasis on the word NORMAL), but when he deploys the worst sort of curses (telling me and others that we will go to "gehinom" and other such like crazy outbursts) how is it possible to live with such abuse? On Wikipedia we all have to face times when the tide goes against us, be it in editing articles, on talk pages, and in various official votes because as the saying goes "you can't win 'em all", and 99% of editors live with this and get over it. Not so Daniel575/Eidah and his sockpuppet incarnations as he flies off the handle (as in the case you cite, that he threatened to throttle people and worse) and he does this kind of stuff all the time, as if he and he alone knows who is going to hell and who is not. You yourself have blocked him in past times for his uncivil manners, so how can you be so tolerant of his maniacal behavior when it is so disruptive and so often violates WP:POINT (see also WP:REICHSTAG which fits Daniel575/Eidah so well.) Thanks for your thoughtful response. IZAK 01:08, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

How can I be tolerant? I know where he's coming from. I talk to him offline and I sometimes like him - when he doesn't go into rant mode. I am unwilling to write the guy off. While I'm not going to go unblock him, but I won't be indefblocking his next incarnation either. -- Y not? 04:09, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

While we all agree that Izak and Eidah or all of us, wont relent in our drive to influence wiki with our POV, and we will all keep on coming back with other names, i do appreciate your talking to him and dealing with those people in the right way, thanks for that, but lets not forget our main purpose here is not fighting and dealing with people we must look at the edits and never on those behind them, if u can take care of that to clean up the details of what and why the latest outburst of Eidah got him blocked for again, we would greatly appreciate your job as a sysop. Please read the talk page of Haredim and Zionism regarding the grave concern that the current version is slanderous POV to say that all other Hasidim who r not satmar do support Zionism, (Its a long standing satmar belief that since u take money and u vote u r supporting Zionism.) I personally think it should be opened, 3 days is more then enough to cool down the edit war that was never really there for more then 5 minutes, or at least, that's why i am turning to a you as a involved Jewish sysop, reverted to the best unbiased version in your eyes. Thanks so much--יודל 13:08, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Update Never mind, the article is opened somebody just forgot to take down the closed template. Good luck--יודל 13:15, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Brightcove

Going down the the special logs for Brightcove

• TexasAndroid says ask the other admins
• Spike Wilbury is "taking a long wikibreak"
• Crazycomputers has a girlfriend
• Soumyasch is "pretty inactive"

Can you unlock the page for creation? I think this page deserves another chance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eddroid (talk • contribs) 20:51, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

I can - but first I'd like to make sure the page you'll create is not spam. So write it at User:Eddroid/Brightcove and let me know when it's done. If it's good, I'll move it into place. -- Y not? 05:33, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

First-Time Article--Critique Requested

I have created a new page on Helen Hartness Flanders. Since this is my first effort, perhaps you could offer suggestions on style and substance. HopsonRoad 23:05, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

OK. I'll take a look. Give me 24 hrs. -- Y not? 05:34, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Done. -- Y not? 07:26, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you for your assistance. As to the "hook." I believe that my statement about "helping save traditional ballads from oblivion" is factual, since that was her accomplishment in recording and transcribing them. Perhaps you'd be more comfortable with:

...that American folklorist Helen Hartness Flanders recorded, transcribed and catalogued traditional ballads from New England at a time when people were ceasing to sing them.

My co-author and I have access to more appropriate images, which have been in the family and published elsewhere. However, uploading such images doesn't seem to conform to copyright categories endorsed by Wikipedia. Any advice? My search of images failed to locate a Wikipedia image of Helen Flanders, yet you were able to provide one. Are there others available?

HopsonRoad 00:54, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

That hook sounds better. I looked online for public domain pictures older than 1923, one of which I uploaded to Wikipedia. -- Y not? 02:07, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Upgrade?

I have added subsections and an info box. Perhaps an upgrade from stub is warranted?HopsonRoad 20:45, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

RfA

I guess I would be interested. Do you think I have the necessary credentials? Number 57 10:06, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Sure, go for it. Number 57 08:29, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

No worries; I'll give some thought to my answers to the standard questions :) Number 57 09:57, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Mark Warner (Canadian politician)

I don't understand why you have deleted this entry as spam. The article is well-sourced to items from newspapers and other on-line searchable sources. The article meets the same standard as that for the American "Mark Warner" and for Bob Rae, El Farouk Khaki, and Chuck Daly. If there are additional items that require sources, please indicate so. Where requested, additional sources have been added already in response to comments from one user Reginald Perrin, who appears to be the only user to call into question this entry's compliance with Wiki standards. In light of the circumstances, deletion as spam seems particularly unjustified. The entry concerns a Canadian politician in an upcoming by-election. Entries about his competitors are on the site. It would seem odd to delete an entry for Mr. Warner, not his competitors while there is no evident difference in the sourcing used in the Warner entry vis a vis the entries for his competitors. Please restore the entry forthwith. --Canam1 10:47, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

I would also add that there are also no citations to the Personal section for Bill Graham, the outgoing politician who Mr. Warner is seeking to replace. By contrast, at the time the article was deleted, there were over twenty references to the Mark Warner article. The Bob Rae references to his personal life are arguably to his own autobiography. How is that more legitimate than the third-party reference used in the Mark Warner article. Please note also that in the discussion of the Bob Rae article, a link is provided to changes made by his wife, no less.... And similarly, on his Facebook site, El Farouk Khaki publicly thanks one of his volunteers for creating and editing his site. Why, in light of this, is the Mark Warner article being singled out for deletion? --Canam1 17:14, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

With the greatest of respect, as regards the alleged violation of WP:AUTO & WP:SPAM, where is the substantiation for that? And furthermore, even if it were true, how could that be correct in light of the comments above?

With respect to WP:N, how can the candidate for the governing party be the sole candidate not to be notable enough to be referred to among all the opposition candidates listed along with him in the Toronto Centre article? This does not seem to be particularly neutral, especially in light of the fact that the deleted article referenced impartial third-party materials - including newspaper articles - referring to the facts contained in the article.

In light of the above, will you please undelete the article or return the underlying code so that a new article that complies more with the standard (as opposed to the standard in the Bob Rae, El Farouk Khaki and Bill Graham articles not to mention the American Mark Warner and the Steve Gilchrist articles) can be created. --Canam1 19:49, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Well, since you couldn't wait for a response and pulled the trigger on the DRV, I'll let that process run its course. With the greatest of respect, -- Y not? 04:10, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Ok, but I did not pull the trigger on DRV, User:Reginald Perrin who initiated this chain of events did. I simply followed the rules, and respectfully asked each of you in the decision chain between 3:39 and 4:53 yesterday to reconsider their hasty decisions based on the reasons given here. --Canam1 08:02, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

I just noticed that User:Reginald Perrin has added a reference to Mark Warner to the Bob Rae article. How can he assert that Warner is not notable, begin a process that leads to the deletion of an article on Warner, then add a reference to Warner in Rae's article? [01:31, 4 September 2007 (hist) (diff) Bob Rae‎ (opponents/removing alphabet soup, postnomial letters are already listed in infobox.)] Can this really be done in good faith? I think the Wiki rules are being abused here, and would respectfully ask you to correct it ASAP. --Canam1 10:20, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

The premises for your claim are false. 1) I didn't assert that Warner was not notable, I told you following the deletion that Warner's notability outside of his candidacy was questionable unless one argues all lawyers are notable and I speculated that this may have been one reason why another editor initiated the speedy deletion process and why yet another editor completed it. In any case, listing Warner as one of several candidates in an upcoming by-election, which is the edit here that he refers to is neither an assertion of notability or non-notability but simply the recognition of the fact that Warner is one of several candidates in the contest and fills in a space in an infobox. 2) I didn't initiate the deletion process or suggest that the article be deleted, GreenJoe initiated it and in fact, I did the exact opposite by listing the article for DRV. Reginald Perrin 17:04, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Mark Warner (Canadian politician). Since you closed the deletion discussion for this article or speedy-deleted it, you might want to participate in the deletion review. Reginald Perrin 00:17, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

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Fred Thompson

While personally I agree with you (rather strongly), that is a protected page and your edit is the reason it was protected. --B 03:35, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Page moves (admin needed!)

An admin is needed to move two articles, for which consensus has already been established. I posted them at WP:RM, but nothing seems to be happening. At least take a look:

• Talk:Beth midrash#Requested move
• Talk:Yisroel ben Eliezer (The Baal Shem Tov)#Requested move

Thank you, DLand^TALK 04:30, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

I moved the Besht. As to Beis Medrash, I don't see consensus. If you can get someone to close the debate, I'll implement the outcome if you ask me on this page. -- Y not? 11:56, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Editing protected pages

You made a controversial edit to Fred Thompson, which I believe was an abuse of your admin privilege. Navou had protected the page, and obviously had protected the wrong version, as we should all be well aware happens when we protect pages during content disputes. We, as admins, should not go in, while the matter is still under dispute, and change to our personally preferred version. We are welcome to act as any other user and contribute to the discussion on the talk page. Just thought I'd drop you a note with my disapproval because you seem to be open to accountability. Thanks for your consideration.-Andrew c ^[talk] 14:44, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

I agree in principle. I would not have done so had I not been motivated by concerns in the spirit of BLP, as stated in my edit summary. -- Y not? 16:43, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, Y, but what possible BLP concerns do you have with including a reliably sourced reference (2 citations in fact) to the man's birth name, confirmed in one by his own son? Is "Freddie" defamatory in some way? Tvoz |talk 19:51, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, it feels like an attempt to hurt him professionally, if you know what I mean. Look, I didn't say this infringed on WP:BLP - I just felt that in the context of a high-profile biography of a living person we don't want to do harm. The edit was not really appropriate. If somebody wants, I will revert myself. -- Y not? 19:54, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm not uninvolved, so I can't ask you to do that, although honestly I think you should. You're an admin - you have colleagues - ask them what they think, and do what you think is best. I disagree with you on this, but I have faith in your judgment and I won't be taking this anywhere else. It's temporary anyway. On the substance - I think the point is that MOSBIO is pretty clear about the first sentence of articles, and even more than that, it's like that everywhere on Wikipedia - so to make a different rule for Thompson, or Edwards, just because some might think their birth names are being used to denigrate them, strikes me as wrong and inconsistent. (And if they can't take this kind of heat, I worry...) Tvoz |talk 21:11, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Comment and unsigned notice

Hi Y, just wanted to let you know that I thought your closing comment at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Amitabh Bachchan's awards, honours and recognitions was a bit inappropriate. In addition, you forgot to sign, so I added an unsigned notice with your name to the comment. You can change it to your signature if you want. --Cpt. Morgan (Reinoutr) 18:51, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Oops, one too many tildes. What's wrong with expressing a personal opinion? -- Y not? 19:25, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Brightcove

I can - but first I'd like to make sure the page you'll create is not spam. So write it at User:Eddroid/Brightcove and let me know when it's done. If it's good, I'll move it into place. -- Y not? 05:33, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

I've been slowly working on a page at User:Eddroid/Brightcove like you asked. It's incomplete, but is there some chance you can put the page in place so it can attract more feedback? Eddroid 20:06, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

What you have there is no good. Does Brightcove meet WP:CORP or WP:WEB? Are there multiple non-trivial reliable sources that have written about Brightcove? If there are, write an article from them, and I'll post it. Look at my latest article - Samuel Rivera - everything from secondary sources, nothing is original research. Once you do that with Brightcove, let me know. -- Y not? 20:16, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm building up the history section from their blog. The BC blog contains links to related external sources (although many of the links to the big media outlets are outdated). I will extract those outside sources and add them to the article. I'll get back to you. -- Eddroid 21:26, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

I've added a number of non-trivial third-party references to the sample Brightcove article (Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNET News). None of it is or ever was original research. The history is complete to the end of 2006. The rest is a stub. I don't see how it doesn't meet notability requirements when similar video sharing sites like Revver and Veoh have their own pages. For example, Alexa ratings for Brightcove.com are comparable to Revver.com. The only thing I could see being wrong is the number of references to the site's own blog, but those could easily be removed, even though it would dramatically cut down the content of the article. --Eddroid 19:52, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

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On 10 September, 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Samuel Rivera, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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RfA

Not sure what to do about this, but User:DLand has been canvassing for votes on my RfA amongst editors who he knows have been in conflict with me in the past, and asking them to "perhaps tell some friends". [10] [11]. Is this allowed? Number 57 17:59, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

No. I'll go revert him or something. -- Y not? 18:17, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Hi Y. Thanks for the advice - I probably won't use the powers for a while until I feel completely comfortable with the regs and using them, and I shall certainly not them in Israel related areas unless there is something like obvious vandalism from an IP address etc. Once again, thanks for all your help, and I'm sure we'll see each other around. Number 57 22:12, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

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Tara Rushton

I made the page for the actress Tara Rushton. How come it was deleted?

WP:CSD under Articles criterion 7 -- Y not? 14:51, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

User talk:NYC JD

I indef protected the page and redirected here. Cheers :) -- lucasbfr ^talk 19:15, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Well once you changed your username, it is simply free since there are no records of the previous one in the database :). -- lucasbfr ^talk 19:29, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

A question

Is it appropriate to wish one a "happy" Rosh Hashanah? If so, have a good one. --Spike Wilbury ♫ talk 04:13, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Jews wish each other a "Good and Sweet New Year" and that they may be "inscribed and sealed for the good". But you could have learned it on this website I know: Rosh_hashanah#Traditions_and_customs :) -- У not? 02:45, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

ValueLabs' Deletion

Kindly let me know the proper way to write this article about ValueLabs. According to Wikipedia this is blatant advertising and was deleted speedily. But other pages of similar privately held companies in Wikipedia are still existing and they too qualify for Blatant advertising. Can you tell me the difference? —Preceding unsigned comment added by ValueLabs (talk • contribs) 07:02, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Please see WP:CSD under general, criterion 11. I think your username pretty much says it all. -- У not? 02:43, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I noticed you reverted Template:Db-meta

Please join the discussion at Wikipedia talk:Template standardisation. ←Ben^B4 15:03, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I am in total agreement with your reversion. This new design is being applied to numerous templates. Tyrenius 01:14, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

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Joba Chamberlain - play by play

I understand being hesitant about listing play by plays on a player's page but it was in response to one of the entries regarding the "Joba Rules".

In the Joba Rules section, there was a snippet about Joba never being allowed to be brought in in the middle of an inning. Last night's "play by play" entry was a direct contradiction of the above mentioned Joba Rules and deserves to be noted. It's the first mid-inning relief appearance for Joba which for any other relief pitcher would be a trivial fact, but the fact that it goes against established rules makes it relevant. It's not so much a play by play, but rather a first for the pitcher. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jngnyc (talk • contribs) 13:26, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

Photo

Could you do me a favor and go to Madison Square Garden and take a picture of the Lester Patrick Trophy. Thanks, hehe. --Spike Wilbury ♫ talk 20:14, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

I only attend baseball sporting events... Sorry -- Y not? 20:47, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Nuts. Well it was worth a try. --Spike Wilbury ♫ talk 21:40, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Reversion of US Constitution entry

Hi Y,

I was wondering why you reverted the US Constitution entry to delete the addition under non-government websites for Constitution Live?

James —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jamesmichaelroot (talk • contribs) 00:23, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

WP:EL -- Y not? 00:37, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Baal teshuva

Please see and join in at: talk:Baal teshuva#Should some of this article be split into Orthodox Jewish outreach? -- Avi 14:59, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Going to be an interesting week

Two ahead with five to play! I certainly didn't expect this, but I'm still confident the Sox will pull out the division in the end! gaillimh^{Conas tá tú?} 02:54, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

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I stand by my earlier decision, but I won't object if you unblock etc. -- Y not? 00:04, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

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Yes, I started slowly with uncontroversial stuff like orphaned talk pages, but then I realised there is just so much cr*p being added that I may as well start tackling it. Almost none of it has reapppeared (though a couple have had to go to AfD due to the persistence of their creators (i.e. Studley Darts League) and one was salted as a result) so I take that as a good sign. My talk page is certainly more active than it has been before :) пﮟოьεԻ 57 08:11, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Expansion of James Hartness article

Dear Y, I am expanding James Hartness, but I'm having difficulty with two multiple references:

• Wicks, Frank (November 1999). Renaissance tool man. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• "Springfield in Mourning as Last Rites are Held for James Hartness Inventor, Scientist and Ex-Governor", Springfield (Vermont) Reporter, February 9.

For some reason, it doesn't want to conform to the a,b,c, etc. format that the other references achieve. Also, I was unable to make the "accessed" setting properly display 2007-10-8. Perhaps you can assist me. Sincerely, HopsonRoad 15:23, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

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New York City Meetup

New York City Meetup Next: Saturday November 3rd, Brooklyn Museum area Last: 8/12/2007

The agenda for the next meetup includes the formation of a Wikimedia New York City local chapter. Hope to see you there!--Pharos 20:28, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

FeloniousMonk and FerryLodge

At Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration#Comment_by_uninvolved_Y you say "The indefinite block was imposed by a participant in the controversy..." What controversy? Do you have any evidence that FM was involved in any controversy with FerryLodge prior to arriving at WP:CSN? If so, I'd like to see it, as I'm sure the Arbcom would as well. Odd nature 18:44, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

See here.Ferrylodge 19:03, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

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also, a hoo gaillimh^{Conas tá tú?} —Preceding comment was added at 06:15, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Go drown yourself in Loch Ness, or whatever body of water you have in your country. Troll. -- Y not? 13:14, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Sporting jabs aside, I hope all's well and that the new job is going well! Cheers mate gaillimh^{Conas tá tú?} 16:49, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Sox deserve the world series. Great team. I hope they all retire to Hawaii after this season. The job is going great - but it takes up all of my time and I stopped editing basically Arbeit Sockenpuppe 16:53, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Question about a page you deleted

Hi. Please see this deletion log. You deleted this page. It was my understanding, and I've verified this via Administrators' how-to guide, that "For speedy deletions, it may be acceptable to leave the full text as the reason (unless the contents contain personal attacks or other content that would be inappropriate to show in the deletion log". Now, you clearly did not follow that for some odd reason. I want to ask you to please, as an administrator, take better care when deleting pages that contain personal attacks. - Rjd0060 23:31, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Ooops!! I thought the title was gobbledygook - I had no idea this was about a particular user. My sincere apologies. I can bug a developer to eradicate that, if you want it. Arbeit Sockenpuppe 16:53, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

No. Thats okay. It really isnt that bad of a personal attack. Just wanted to point it out to you. I gave that user a warning for vandalism, and thats what he did. - Rjd0060 17:22, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

NYC meetup

I've set up a secondary meetup time of 8 PM at the Brooklyn Museum for those who can't make it earlier because of Shabbat.--Pharos 04:19, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for trying, Pharos, but I won't be coming. Enjoy the meetup! Arbeit Sockenpuppe 16:53, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Image:Akiva Eger.jpg

FYI, I have reverted you there and added profuse explanations. If this is not enough, kindly contact me on enwiki for elaboration. NYC JD 13:39, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Will also post this on your en.wp talk page. Could you please add the translation of the text on the image on the description field? Cheers! Siebrand 13:51, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

work sock?

I notice that you have a "policy-compliant work sock". As a relatively new editor (6 months and 1500 edits is still "new"), I wander around nooks and crannies trying to learn WP policy. I read WP:SOCK#LEGIT and I am still curious. What is your reason for having a sock? What do you do to segregate your use of one account from the other? Sbowers3 17:19, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Ask me privately via email. -- Y not? 18:19, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

NYC meetup change of schedule

It's been agreed that we should have a 2-hour formal meeting period to start organizing meta:Wikimedia New York City, and this will be held at the Pacific Library (note this is different from the Brooklyn Central Library, which was discussed earlier) from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

This shouldn't affect you directly since you can't come till later anyway, but if you have any topics or proposals, I'll be glad to present them at the formal meeting on your behalf. And of course there will still be more informal discussions later in the evening at the museum. Next time I promise we'll find a time and place for a formal meeting that is accessible to everyone.--Pharos 21:25, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Don't promise any such thing. Classical Sabbath observance is a relatively esoteric thing, even among Jews, unfortunately. So there's no reason to change the plans of many for the sake of two or three. -- Y not? 23:43, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

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I almost....

referenced this in my last email. youngamerican (wtf?) 01:59, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Yuniti DRV

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poor taste

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Heh... believe or not, this was not a joke. I was said entirely sincerely. Arbeit Sockenpuppe 16:58, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

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Dedicated to the momentous occasion of Y's passing the bar examination

Look!! Abe is smiling! ... Awww... you missed it - too bad - should have been paying attention... Arbeit Sockenpuppe 20:40, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Someone is arbeit-ing too hard.... Tvoz |talk 21:19, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

LOL! Arbeit Sockenpuppe 02:56, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Of course I didn't get it the first time - that's great news! Tvoz |talk 07:32, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Congratulations! Here is an educational video about how to conduct a deposition.  :-)Ferrylodge 19:08, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

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You kill me. --Spike Wilbury ♫ talk 02:55, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

What can I tell you. I used to like this guy. But he's as anti-peace as Fred Phelps is anti-choice. -- Y not? 03:38, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

quick question

Is Reb Yid The admin formerly known as CRZrussian? --Shuliavrumi (talk) 16:04, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

Dude... you must really be dumb or something... you realize this is they third time you're asking a question the answer to which is obvious! A freilichen chanuka. Arbeit Sockenpuppe (talk) 19:48, 7 December 2007 (UTC)

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Ferrylodge

I have requested clarification concerning Ferrylodge's ban here. Please feel free to comment if you have information to share. --Yamla (talk) 17:31, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

Y, your inquiry of earlier today reverberates.Ferrylodge (talk) 23:59, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

Holy Lord, I was just busting chops. -- Y not? 00:45, 23 December 2007 (UTC)

I figured. Happy Channukah and New Year! I hope you liked that deposition video.  :-)Ferrylodge (talk) 01:58, 23 December 2007 (UTC)

Ye, it was mighty stupid, and I had a laugh, though I'd seen it before of course. -- Y not? 03:29, 23 December 2007 (UTC)

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Jerry Falwell revert

When I accessed the Jerry Falwell page there were a few citations that were apparently replaced with the red text: "Cite error: Invalid *ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer, use a descriptive title". When I refreshed the page the errors remained, so I of course decided to try to fix it. I edited the first citation with the error and checked to see if it fixed the problem and all the errors were gone, so I left it. You reverted my edit...and somehow the errors are still gone. I'm wondering if you know what the problem was. Please respond on my talk page when you get this, even if it's just to direct me to your response here. Thank you. 65.93.161.249 (talk) 04:09, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

No I do not. But your revision was all screwy, and the one before you looked ok. Don't really have the time or the inclination to investigate, sorry. -- Y not? 13:46, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

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Problem

Are you going to stand for this? --Spike Wilbury ♫ talk 02:47, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Good God! - Tragedy averted... the truth about Langdon v. Probert has been upheld from vicious attack, and will likely stay upheld until they come to recall my adminship. Thank GOD I did not use my administrative tools to effect this particular nasty edit war! (For better effect, pronounce "nasty" with a British accent) -- Y not? 06:52, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Just a comment

I think it would be better if you participated in a discussion, like at CFD, using only this or your Arbeit account, not both. Or at least disclose to the community that your two accounts are one person. Carlossuarez46 (talk) 19:29, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

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Ya, saw msg you left for Spike. Thx for all your efforts. Arbeit Sockenpuppe (talk) 21:06, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

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How do we know?

How do we know that your sock is purely for segregating stuff? How do we know that you don't work a little bit at home sometimes, and maybe you goof off at work sometimes too. How do we know?  :-)Ferrylodge (talk) 02:28, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

lol! -- Y not? 14:51, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Hi Y. I hope you and your family are doing well. Haven't been into NYC since my trek from Central Park to your office. In case you didn't know, NYB is back. All's well in the Nutmeg State (at least my little part of it). Cheers.Ferrylodge (talk) 15:28, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Idea for Talmud articles

Hi Y: I am reposting the following request from User Sh76us (talk · contribs) on my user talk page for wider notification:

I was thinking of trying to stimulate development of a series of articles on Gemara concepts and doctrines, maybe to help children or newcomers to Gemara with explanations of some fundamental concepts that recur throughout the Gemara. Some examples might be articles on Yiush, Chazakah, Ta'aninun (as in "Ta'aninun L'Yoresh"), Eidim Zomemin (forgive my awful transliterations), Migu, etc., etc. Maybe we could even create a category or subcategory for it. I created Breira in this vein. As I don't have the experience or expertise in Wikipedia to know what to do to best develop this idea, I figured I'd come to you for your opinions on: (1) whether it's a good idea; and (2) How to best go about implementing it. Thanks Sh76us (talk) 15:56, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Centralized discussion at: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Judaism#Idea for Talmud articles. Thank you. IZAK (talk) 06:00, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Heh... if I wasn't such an am ho'oretz, maybe I would take part. As such, I must decline, but would be happy to read the articles that result for my personal edification. -- Y not? 06:57, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Meetup

Yeah, well there's always next time. Alternative, do you want me to let you know next time I'm around New York? JoshuaZ (talk) 18:26, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

Is this you? Or is someone ruining your reputation?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Arbeit_Sockenpuppe claims to be an alternate account of you. If true, ok. What is the purpose of the sock?

If this is not true, he/she may be ruining your reputation by claiming to be you. Archtransit (talk) 21:29, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

It's me. The purposes of the sock are legitimate and mine to know. -- Y not be working? 22:25, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Please explain the purpose and why it is legitimate. I am concerned that it is not being used in an appropriate fashion. Inappropriate uses are subject to blocking. It is customary that blocks are done to socks without discussion. In this regard, you are being afforded much more consideration that is given to others. Some may consider this extra consideration as unfair and favortism. If you have a legitimate use of a sock, let me know. Archtransit (talk) 22:40, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

I am further concerned that Arbeit Sockenpuppe made a response and signed it with your name (Y). If Arbeit Sockenpuppe was honest, he would sign his own name and explain. Archtransit (talk) 22:44, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Sigh.... I confirm that I am me. Once again. -- Y not? 23:12, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Good God. Sarah 22:33, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

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What do you mean?

What do you mean a merge discussion is beyond the scope of Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Log/2008 January 20#Power Rangers episodes?. Can you please show me the discussion?. Mythdon (talk) 11:58, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

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Who are you? I don't think I've talked to you before. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kevingarrity (talk • contribs) 02:24, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

I am an administrator here, and no you did not. -- Y not? 14:18, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

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Is there any way to recover the page CDNIS so that I can expand on it and make it more or less impartial?

If you agree that it might be a good solution and would like to help, contact me--Kelvin_HO^{Wiknerd(talk)} 15:53, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

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Circumcision may decrease a man's risk of getting HIV but it may also INCREASE a man's risk of getting herpes and chlamydia. (and some doctors even say other STD's too but I won't get into that and I wouldn't put caps on INCREASE.)

The article on circumcision mentions the term HIV probably 100 times (I'm not joking) and mentions "herpes" or "chlamydia" not Once. Click on the article. You tell me if it's an article on the procedure called circumcision or a pro-circumcision propaganda pamphlet.

Can a cool admin stop two guys named Avraham and Jakew (the site's dictators) from deleting my one sentence I want to add? Or possibly get new Admins to take over this article, which has fallen way below Wikipedia standards.

here's the New York Times piece... http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9C07E4D91F3AF931A35757C0A961958260&fta=y

I used to love Wikipedia until I went to add a sentence, you know? Well, thanks. 70.114.38.167 (talk) 06:58, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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Your closure was against consensus, and reflected your personal opinion, which, as you know, is improper. Moreover, it achieved nothing, as the names were simply moved back into the bulging main article. -- Y not? 14:44, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

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Hello Y, I left the following message regarding {{FJC}} on that template's talk page:

I think this page should be included in Category:Wikipedia articles incorporating text from public domain works of the United States Government (with a "noinclude" tag, of course). Can someone please add it?

Since the template is permanently protected, could you add this category please? I thank you in advance for your assistance. --Eastlaw (talk) 04:22, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

will do -- Y not be working? 23:18, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, man. --Eastlaw (talk) 01:08, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Sorry it took me a while. I had an interesting couple of weeks. -- Y not? 04:25, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

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Justice Minister

Yeah, I'll probably do it later. I had actually written it months ago, but then when I hit show preview the database was locked and I lost it all. To say I was pissed off is an understatement... пﮟოьεԻ 57 17:10, 24 August 2008 (UTC)

Eduard

LOL, it took me a few minutes to get your joke, but it was funny nonetheless. ;-) Khoikhoi 04:16, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

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would you unprotect skull fuck so that it may be redirected to Irrumatio?Chuletadechancho (talk) 05:49, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

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Yeah, I had no idea they were planning to put it on the front page, much less the day they planned to put it there. Still, a pleasant surprise. :-) Jayjg ^(talk) 02:59, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

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Re Dead-or-Red

Re an edit summary containing the word "hell" and re this comment: Please consider other editors' feelings; it's possible to continue a high standard of civility even when blocks are warranted. I'm also posting a comment on Dead-or-Red's talk page. By the way, I like your signature. ☺ Coppertwig (talk) 21:12, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

It's not alway possible or desirable to maintain a high standard of civility. Whatever happened to righteous indignation? How am I supposed to go on without righteous indignation? No can do. -- Y not? 21:18, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

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Wikis Take Manhattan Next: Saturday September 27

WHAT Wikis Take Manhattan is a scavenger hunt and free content photography contest aimed at illustrating Wikipedia and StreetsWiki articles covering sites and street features in Manhattan and across the five boroughs of New York City. The event is based on last year's Wikipedia Takes Manhattan, and has evolved to include StreetsWiki this year as well.

LAST YEAR'S EVENT

• Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan/Spring 2008 (a description of the results, and the uploading party)
• Commons:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan/Gallery (our cool gallery)

WINNINGS? Prizes include a dinner for three with Wikipedia creator Jimmy Wales at Pure Food & Wine, gift certificates to Bicycle Habitiat and the LimeWire Store, and more!

WHEN The hunt will take place Saturday, September 27th from 1:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by prizes and celebration.

WHO All Wikipedians and non-Wikipedians are invited to participate in team of up to three (no special knowledge is required at all, just a digital camera and a love of the city). Bring a friend (or two)!

REGISTER The proper place to register your team is here. It's also perfectly possible to register on the day of when you get there, but it will be slightly easier for us if you register beforehand.

WHERE Participants can begin the hunt from either of two locations: one at Columbia University (at the sundial on college walk) and one at The Open Planning Project's West Village office. Everyone will end at The Open Planning Project:

• Wikis Take Manhattan page at The Open Planning Project

349 W. 12th St. #3

Between Greenwich & Washington Streets

By the 14th St./8th Ave. ACE/L stop

FOR UPDATES

Check out:

• Wikis Take Manhattan main website

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Hello! The administor VS asked me to note to other Admins. It happened that I found you and I invite you help to solve the dispute/problem about the article Gaogouli County if you are interested and have time. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Administrator_intervention_against_vandalism&oldid=240660700. Thanks! -Dicting (talk) 11:46, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Palin Pic

Hi, After taking into consideration the feedback from other editors regarding the Carson City image at Sarah Palin, I have created a new version with the intent of pleasing those who have contributed to the discussions. The quality of the image has been significantly improved. I would appreciate your opinion here: [[14]]. Thanks, IP75 75.25.28.167 (talk) 20:50, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Jim McGreevey

Um, you sent me a message about making changes to a page on Jim McGreevy, which were vandalism, but I made no such changes. I've never even made any changes on Wikipedia. You must have the wrong person. And I certainly wouldn't vandalise any pages on here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.101.148.140 (talk) 23:18, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Ah, ok. Thanks for the clear-up. Yeah, that would definitely be vandalism. I was just worried that someone was using my IP currently to do vandalism. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.101.148.140 (talk) 23:25, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Person13

Thoughts on what to do with Person13? GoCuse44 (talk) 04:03, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Corporal punishment -- Y not? 00:26, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

Steptoe & Johnson

Are you sure that S&J WV should me merged into the DC-based one? There are wiki stub pages for various regional law firms....

Mediterraneo (talk) 23:05, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

I don't mean to start a fight here, but both firms are listed on the NLJ 250, surely that grants at least some degree of notability to both firms (since it is a reliable third-party source)? WP:CORP requires "significant coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources" as indicia of notability. I mean, there are smaller firms than S&J WV who would certainly be considered "notable" in part because of their listing on the NLJ 250. --Eastlaw (talk) 00:27, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Mathew B. Tully

You've deleted the page on Mathew B. Tully citing notability issues. I just wondered what exactly would make him more notable? He's won numerous high profile cases, is a published columnist and an award-winning military veteran among other things. I guess I'm just looking for a more specific reason for deletion.

Cmccann0

RfA

Hi Y (awesome name)! Thank you very much for your support in my RfA, which passed yesterday. I hope not to let you and the others down and use the tools for the benefit of the project. Cheers, Ynhockey ^(Talk) 20:19, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Good luck. -- Y not? 20:31, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

troglodyte alma mater

1969. 1969???? I rest my case. Tvoz/talk 19:09, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

"Basically half of the Stuyvesant population is now female." - That's basically wrong. As for 1969 - what can I say... The boys must have been too busy engaging in gender-appropriate activities (multivariate calculus, making model particle accelerators, writing op-eds in opposition to our involvement in Cambodia) to notice the sexual revolution that was sprouting just 15 blocks away in a south-westerly direction. By 1969, when they realized that they were missing out, the invited fourteen girls. Makes sense. -- Y not? 21:47, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

As compared to Science who realized many years earlier that girls actually had - gasp - brains. Really. I would never have considered anywhere other than Science (well, that's not true - I got into Music & Art too) but the fact that Stuy wouldn't have considered me because I was several years too early is utterly Neanderthal. Roar. Tvoz/talk 07:57, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

To think that we have gender inequality in our nation's history! Deplorable! I hear they even used to enslave black people!! -- Y not? 16:54, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

It ain't just history when it affected you personally! Tvoz/talk 06:21, 1 November 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I understand. My parents were denied a proper college education in the USSR on account of their Jewishness. I get it. -- Y not? 01:28, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

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Wide area electronics speedy deletion (RfD)

You forgot to close the RfD for Wide area electronics. Just a cleanup notice. -- Alexf^(talk) 18:12, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Articles for deletion

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Image:TheRands.jpg listed for deletion

An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:TheRands.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. Ricky81682 (talk) 04:41, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

Your friday nights must be great -

She can bake challah and has beautiful lips. --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 22:49, 2 December 2008 (UTC)

Whot? Mrs. Y has never baked a loaf in her life. She is a believer in bakeries... What I was saying was "LIP SERVICE" lol -- Y not? 22:58, 2 December 2008 (UTC)

Hello old friend

Howdy. Yanksox (talk) 05:14, 4 December 2008 (UTC)

Image:Safronov.jpg listed for deletion

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Speedy deletion of Image:Safronov.jpg

A tag has been placed on Image:Safronov.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section I9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image appears to be a blatant copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted images or text borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted.

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Samuel

the only problem is that she was not officially recognized yet. One Indian language source (reliable?) apparently jumped the gun. I would rephrase "is being mentioned as a potential Righteous Among the Nominations" or something like that. BTW, it was created the 3rd, not the 4th. --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 15:57, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

ugh..... that's embarrassing... -- Y not? 16:20, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

Righteous Among the DYK Nominations *lol* -- Y not? 16:21, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

I'm not so sure you're wrong. Check out the article's talk page. --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 02:49, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

I came here to say the same thing. Maybe we can find a newer news article that confirms this? Chamal ^talk 02:54, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

Or someone that understands Hebrew. The Hebrew-language Israeli dailies should have the best grasp of the situation. --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 03:13, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

I understand Hebrew, but I was indisposed on account of Shabbos. Sorry folks. Sorry also for not listing you as a creator. -- Y not? 23:19, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

DYK for Sandra Samuel

On 6 December, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sandra Samuel, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 09:38, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I fixed your nom even though you couldn't be kind enough to list me as one of the contributors in the DYK nomination. --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 19:10, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

Look who I came

across! --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 06:42, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

Lovely. -- Y not? 18:44, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

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Oda Nobunaga

There is evidence that Kazutsugi Nami is inspired by Oda Nobunaga. Please reply on my talkpage. Thanks  Jon Ascton  (talk) 04:29, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

Ok, but does'nt that go into explaining the devastating effect Oda Nobunaga has on contemporary Japanese thinking. Think over it with a cool mind... Jon Ascton  (talk) 16:46, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

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Cliff Perlman

I am the owner of Multi Capital and the creator of the content on our website. Furthermore I am also posting the Clifford Perlman article as he built Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Tahoe and Atlantic City.

He is an American Icon and is discussed by Merv Griffin, Donald Trump, and many others notable individuals in their published books.

I have no copy write issue because I am the creator and owner of the original content

Thank you,

Eli Founding Partner

The Multi Group of Companies / Real Estate & Investment Banking Telephone: 212.742.9300 x 18 Facsimile: 212.742.1300 www.MultiGroups.com www.Multi-Capital.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eliveliv (talk • contribs) 04:50, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Cliff Perlman

How was I promoting my business? I am not in his business? I am just stating facts that he is chairman of a company today... I am not promoting Trump or Caesars in the article, just telling (a small part of his story)

Kindly assist in the article on him as he is definitely an individual that should be there.... Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eliveliv (talk • contribs) 05:33, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

What are the issues with Flower photos.

I have noticed that you objected to my photo hosted at [16] that it can't reach FA.I want to know what are the possible issues with it.User:Yousaf465

Oh... I didn't realize it was just a thumbnail... Yeah, try it, but they're very picky over there. But try it, sure, if you can figure out what flower that is. -- Y not? 14:22, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

RFPP request

Hi there Y. I want to inform you as the protecting admin of this RFPP request for unprotection. Please decide whether you want to unprotect the page or deny this request. Regards SoWhy 11:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

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Wikipedia Loves Art! (February 27) The Smithsonian American Art Museum will be holding a Wikipedia Loves Art! meetup on Friday, February 27 from 5-7 pm in the Kogod Courtyard. This is a photography event involving Wikipedians, along with Flickr users and others, to generate content for Wikipedia. Come share your experiences, meet the other teams, and take some photos! While RSVPing isn't necessary drop Jeff Gates an email if you're planning on attending so he can get a head count: gatesj (at) si.edu. There also is a signup list here, along with detailed information. The museum is conveniently located across from the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station. DC 6th Meetup (March 7) The DC 6th meetup will take place on March 7th at Pizzeria Uno's at Union Station, one level up from the main floor. The meetup will start at 5pm, and people usually stick around there for several hours. You can RSVP at Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 6.

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Hugo Chavez

Hi. I understand why you blocked the Hugo Chavez article from editing. I started a section on the article's talk page to talk about this. Please read it. Thanks. Grundle2600 (talk) 13:27, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Hugo Chavez

I was preparing to put my hand up and say "oops" on the WP:3RR, but I count two actual reverts on my part, plus two edits which I guess might be thought partial reversions but I didn't consider them so at the time; it was part of the ongoing editing/discussion. Incidentally, I do not think the first line of your comment is appropriate for an admin, especially when discussing admin behaviour, even if it is a joke. It suggests WP:COI issues if you feel that strongly negative about the article subject, and whilst that may or may not be the case, it is clearly better to avoid giving that impression. Rd232 ^talk 18:49, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Ugh, I am not editing Hugo - I just wanted to get it on the record how much I despise him. You weren't blocked precisely because it wasn't clear-cut enough. -- Y not? 18:53, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

WP:SOAPBOX. And again, as an admin you should know better. Rd232 ^talk 18:58, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Yep. I probably should. -- Y not? 19:07, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

OK. Bygones. Rd232 ^talk 19:12, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

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Don't see the logical necessity in your first sentence. As far as I understand, that's not an assertion of notability. But whatever. -- Y not? 12:30, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

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Articles for deletion/Elizabeth Jane Caulfield

Hi, Not sure about the contraction "Jewpedia". I suspect it might be seen as pejorative. I wonder if you might consider expanding it to "Jewish encyclopaedia". Regards, Springnuts (talk) 19:54, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

Oh lighten up..... -- Y not? 21:21, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

... and a Happy Easter to you too. Regards, Springnuts (talk) 09:57, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

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I got back in. hehe. --brewcrewer (yada, yada) 03:08, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

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User page restoration

Hello. I respectfully request that you re-delete the page.

1. It is a clear violation of WP:USER
2. The NYT does not determine Wikipedia policy
3. Any admin can see the page, it is not suppressed; thus not deep expunged.

I do not wish to start a wheel war, but I strongly believe that the restoration was inappropriate and counter to our policies and guidelines.

Thank you, -- Avi (talk) 20:35, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Echoing Avi, please revert yourself, this restore was wholly inappropriate (and hopefully a mistake of some kind). Thanks, R. Baley (talk) 20:38, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Not a mistake, but I didn't see the ANI discussion until after the fact. Maybe MFD the thing? -- Y not? 20:46, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Sigh. . .spectacularly bad idea. R. Baley (talk) 20:54, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Responded at WP:ANI#Undeleted. -- Avi (talk) 20:59, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Add me to the chorus calling on you to undo yourself (I also commented on ANI here). You've offered no justification for undoing another admin's action without discussing it with them first, or an explanation for why you would go out on a limb and take an action like that based on a press story without even looking to see if there was some kind of community conversation first (the NYT story itself has a statement from Wikimedia saying "The editors have identified that the statements on his user page constituted a violation of policy of hate speech and moved quickly to protect and remove the information," which should have led you to conclude that there was a conversation somewhere, assuming you were reading closely). I think you made a mistake here and that it's likely only going to make the situation worse, so undo yourself and then continue the conversation if you think it's important to have it undeleted. But bear in mind that the conversation was petering out and multiple people, including arbs, we're calling for us to leave it as is. --Bigtimepeace | talk | contribs 21:42, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Just a note, the arbs that I have spoken with are content with the current compromise. -- Avi (talk) 23:43, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Not gentleman behaviour

Hallo! For what reason do you exclude Arh.Michael with any comments out of its natural place? That is not gentleman behaviour.Vitold Muratov (talk) 22:38, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

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Hello, I'm not sure why you removed the content from Ricci v. DeStefano stating that the opinion will be handed down tomorrow. I'm going to restore it, but let me know if there's a reason why it doesn't belong. Agradman ^{appreciates civility}/_{makes occasional mistakes} 00:41, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

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Sowberryhagan,

We need to talk. We need to talk about neutral text (i.e., not slanted toward some Croatian nationalistic point of view), and we need to talk about reliable sources (which zvonkobusic.com or whatever is not, and which the NY Times is). And we need to talk about Original Research. See WP:COI, WP:NPOV, WP:RS, and WP:NOR. After you've had a chance to read these, we will examine each paragraph in Zvonko Bušić‎, one by one. I'll be back. -- Y not? 03:06, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Y, I have no problem working with a neutral administrator to ensure this article is within the rules and standards of Wikipedia, and am more than happy to make whatever changes are necessary in the article for that goal. However, I do not believe that you are neutral on the subject of Zvonko Busic, and therefore I strongly believe that you should recuse yourself from any role that involves use of your power as administrator in refereeing this article. Here are three reasons why I have come to this conclusion: (1) within the Julienne Busic article, you repeatedly and erroneously insisted that Zvonko was not eligible for parole until after he had served 30 years, despite the reference in that article to the original appeal court decision webpage which clearly indicated eligibility after 10 years (8 years for Julienne) and despite numerous newspaper articles starting in 1977 that clearly state that the trial judge sentenced Zvonko to life with possibility of parole after 10 years. There are two possible explanations for these errors, and I'm afraid neither is consistent with your being an effective referee for this article. (2) in the Rodman's Neck Firing Range article, to reference Busic's bomb at the range you inserted a news article whose main purpose was to propose and discuss the possibility that Zvonko was the LaGuardia bomber (who murdered 11 people), a clearly inflammatory suggestion about a living person which is irrelevant and pointless as a reference to your statement that his device caused a death at Rodman's neck. The fact that it would have been easier to insert numerous other articles that are not inflammatory and that would have been more than adequate references for your statement again calls into question your neutrality. And (3) there is not a shred of nationalism anywhere in this article about Zvonko Busic, which is simply a factual accounting of the contents of numerous court and parole documents that are in public ownership. Nowhere in any of those referenced documents or within this article is there any position argued or even suggested in favor of a national Croatian state, culture, language, of any kind whatsoever. The fact that you seem to be unable to approach this article without seeing "nationalism" being actively propounded again is evidence that there is a bias that is clouding your perceptions either of this subject or this particular individual. Again I am happy to work with Wikipedia to ensure that this article is up to its standards, and I think that process will proceed most smoothly if a neutral administrator is involved. --Sowberryhagan (talk) 09:40, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Wow! -- Y not? 13:48, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

syrian military presence

I don't understand your move, the vote was 8-6 in favor? George Al-Shami (talk) 05:26, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I don't understand your point. Is 8-6 a consensus? -- Y not? 05:33, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

Look at the previous vote which was 9-6, the other administrator claimed it was a consensus, Well I tell you what I'm going to look into this, because it does not look you are in the position to make this move with regards to your obvious biased slant. There is definitely some foul play here. No matter how many sources point to a "presence" no matter how many votes take place there seems to be a concerted effort to keep the page as is.George Al-Shami (talk) 05:40, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I invite you to look into me, George. I also think it would be a splendid idea for you to look into Wikipedia:Consensus and Wikipedia:Polling is not a substitute for discussion. -- Y not? 05:41, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

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Syrian article

What's your take on the current dispute? Dougweller (talk) 19:27, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

I don't have a take on the dispute. I think these articles are stupid. If "History of Lebanon" gets too big, split it by decades. Or stuff this into "International relations b/w L & S" or some such other article. Having said that, I think the movers are in bad faith [17] [18] and their arguments are silly. Why do you ask? (don't answer "Y not" lol) -- Y not? 22:00, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

Just wondering, I warned the guy that did the move that he'd broken 3RR and he's now come to my talk page threatening to report me for threatening him. I suggested he went ahead. Dougweller (talk) 04:04, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

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ICC

Hrafn is so eager to delete this article because he is biased against (read: hates) the topic. Trabucogold (talk) 02:37, 1 September 2009 (UTC)

Ya I hear... Lord knows I've been guilty of the same kind of thing in the past. It could be a semi-valid argument, IMO, but ultimately doesn't decide anything. -- Y not? 02:49, 1 September 2009 (UTC)

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Repeated removal of templates on International Conference on Creationism

In response to this edit summary:

1. The article at that time contained 3 quotations, making up over half the article's text.
2. Bias is generally a matter of overall balance, rather than "any [specific] sentences"

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RCI Article Deletion

Curious as to why my article was deleted. I am not a member of RCI, nor have I attended the organization's functions. I revised the second issue to make it even more objective than the first article. I based my article's format on the format and information from the FCCLA wikipedia page. Could you please help me by telling me what is making the article sound like an advertisement? I am really wanting to get up my first Wikipedia article. Thanks. Ljw33 (talk) 18:49, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

It was deleted because it was blatant promotion. If you're interested in adding to the encyclopedia, consider writing on some other topic. -- Y not? 20:28, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

Why are you undoing my edits?

We have been in the VDI space longer than anyone on this page and have the right to be listed. What's the problem? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jcurtin (talk • contribs) 01:07, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Please familiarize yourself with our conflicts of interest policy. This is an encyclopedia, not a yellow pages. Nobody has a "right to be listed". -- Y not? 04:09, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Me too: Stop my undoing my shit!--brewcrewer (yada, yada) 04:17, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

LOL is the real estate saga successfully completed or still outstanding? -- Y not? 04:41, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Almost done. I'm still playing lawyer and haggeling over minutiae. I owe you one. Maybe I'll get you a nice barnstar.Hang on.--brewcrewer (yada, yada) 04:50, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

		All Around Amazing Barnstar
		This Amazing barnstar is hereby awarded to the amazing Y for being well.........amazing. Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction. brewcrewer (yada, yada) 05:04, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Thank you

I'm touched by your kind words, and I'm really glad someone found the article interesting. Dahn (talk) 10:33, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

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Removal of banners on Joe Wilson (U.S. politician)

Aren't the banners supposed to remain on the page until the issues have been resolved? They serve the purpose of notifying readers that the article may have problems, and direct more editors to join the conversation. What is your rationalization for removing them before the discussions have come to a consensus? — Mike :  tlk  19:56, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

My rationale (not to be confused with rationalization) is contained in my edit summary. Banners like these disfigure the article, and where there is no need to attract editor attention to the problem (since we're swarming on it as we speak like a pack of piranhas), I would strongly prefer not carry such ugly disclaimers, esp. in light of the fact that the editing is getting major media coverage. -- Y not? 20:06, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

My mistake with using the wrong word. I am fine with this as long as the fish keep swarming until we reach a consensus. The truth is, in all likelihood the tags do belong on the article until the issues are resolved. If it takes too long (i.e., more than 3-4 days) to resolve this, would you consider putting them back up in the interest of being completely forthcoming to readers about the article's areas needing improvement? — Mike :  tlk  20:12, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

I generally dislike these disclaimers - at this point in our development, our model is so well-known that most brain-endowed readers know to take the data with a grain of salt, and as for the less endowed, they're not gonna be readin' no banner, if you catch my drift - it won't discourage them. We won't stop swarming till all is good, but if you feel that they're needed again in however many days, please feel free to revert. -- Y not? 20:36, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for...

...this, amending what User:Benmillan had added. I only saw the red, altered prose. Only takes for the laptop screen to be slightly off and the pale green/yellow shading is all amiss. Cheers. WilliamH (talk) 16:37, 14 September 2009 (UTC)

NOR

Hi,

I see that you protected WP:NOR. When do you plan on lifting this protection?

Thanks. kmccoy (talk) 22:15, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

Actually, let me rephrase. I'd like to reduce the protection on that page down to semi. I'll do it in a day or two, unless you agree sooner, in which case I'll do it sooner, or unless you object, in which case we should have a chat. Thanks. :) kmccoy (talk) 22:17, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

Go for it. -- Y not? 03:21, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

TransPerfect

Hi Y.

I'm contacting you as you are on the discussion page of business TransPerfect. I am not happy about them using thebigword's website as a reference to where they sit in the ranks (ref 3). This info is availbale from other places. I think it's inappropriate because if you search in Wiki for thebigword, TransPerfect's page comes up. This is especially frustrating when thebigword had an entry on Wiki for years that was taken off and have been told they are not allowed a listing because it was considered promotional. If this is considered sourced details about a notable company, the surely thebigword can be included too?

Thanks for your help and comments on this.

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Exercise

Dusting off the ol' delete button feels good. I even deleted something with the reason "bollocks" in honor of you. --Spike Wilbury ♫ talk 22:34, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

Heh lol I am enjoying Wikipedia so much more, now that I am barely active. Fucking drama gets to me, but when I'm here twice a week, I don't even know the actors anymore :) -- Y not? 23:17, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

Come sign my guestbook!

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NowCommons: File:Preska.jpg

File:Preska.jpg is now available on Wikimedia Commons as Commons:File:Preska.jpg. This is a repository of free media that can be used on all Wikimedia wikis. The image will be deleted from Wikipedia, but this doesn't mean it can't be used anymore. You can embed an image uploaded to Commons like you would an image uploaded to Wikipedia, in this case: [[File:Preska.jpg]]. Note that this is an automated message to inform you about the move. This bot did not copy the image itself. --Erwin85Bot (talk) 23:44, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

Wikis Take Manhattan

WHAT Wikis Take Manhattan is a scavenger hunt and free content photography contest aimed at illustrating Wikipedia and StreetsWiki articles covering sites and street features in Manhattan and across the five boroughs of New York City.

LAST YEAR'S EVENT

• Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan/Fall 2008 (a description of the results, and the uploading party)
• Commons:Wikis Take Manhattan (our cool team galleries)
• Streetfilms: Wikis Take Manhattan (our awesome video)

WINNINGS? The first prize winning team members will get Eye-Fi Share cards, which automatically upload photos from your camera to your computer and to sites like Flickr. And there will also be cool prizes for other top scorers.

WHEN The hunt will take place Saturday, October 10th from 1:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by prizes and celebration.

WHO All Wikipedians and non-Wikipedians are invited to participate in team of up to three (no special knowledge is required at all, just a digital camera and a love of the city). Bring a friend (or two)!

REGISTER The proper place to register your team is here. It's also perfectly possible to register on the day of when you get there, but it will be slightly easier for us if you register beforehand.

WHERE Participants can begin the hunt from either of two locations: one at Columbia University (at the sundial on college walk) and one at The Open Planning Project's fantastic new event space nestled between Chinatown and SoHo. Everyone will end at The Open Planning Project:

• Wikis Take Manhattan page at The Open Planning Project

148 Lafayette Street

between Grand & Howard Streets

FOR UPDATES

Please watchlist Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan. This will have a posting if the event is delayed due to weather or other exigency.

Thanks,

Pharos

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Deletion Calrification

Y,

You recently deleted the page Wall St. Cheat Sheet. The description of this financial media site was taken from the About page. I am not sure I understand how it's any more of an advertisement than all the other financial media sites which have Wikipedia pages. Can you please explain what needs to change in order for the page to be acceptable?

Thank you for your time and consideration. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mindfire55 (talk • contribs) 17:33, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Mindfire,

First of all, if you have anything to do with the publication, you should not be creating or editing the article.

Secondly, any article should be written from reliable sources. Has a number of reliable sources written about Wall St. Cheat Sheet? I doubt it, but if they have, please cite to the articles and limit your claims to what's been reported.

Finally, about.com is not a reliable source.

-- Y not? 19:52, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

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please do not delete

I'm interested in "WAA". I hope more information about WAA. Please don't delete it!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.46.129.89 (talk) 07:44, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

Should I be interested in "WAA" as well? :) -- Y not? 19:57, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

Vikki Stone

Please respond and advise me why the page Vikki Stone has been deleted twice. Vikki is signed to a management agency . This is the same agency that manages Derren Brown, an internationally renowned artist. Vikki has been nominated for recognised comedy awards which I correctly linked to. I removed my previous links to the social network sites Twitter and Myspace as requested. The page is not a personal page, or fansite, but a statement detailing her achievements as an artist. Russellgarnett (talk) 10:30, 9 October 2009 (UTC)

Because she is not notable and there isn't coverage on her in multiple non-trivial reliable sources -- Y not? 15:01, 9 October 2009 (UTC)

Why did you lock Polanski?

Why did you lock the Polanski article?99.142.8.221 (talk) 01:18, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

On the contrary, I unlocked it. It was locked even harder before I came by today. -- Y not? 01:26, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

You may want to double check. This[19] was 4 edits prior to your lock...99.142.8.221 (talk) 01:42, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Oh my... I think you're right... I didn't realize the edit part of the October 1 action had an expiration date. All the same, this article remains a target and it is a BLP, so longer-term semi-protection is appropriate. I won't self-revert, but you're welcome to raise the issue at WP:RFP. -- Y not? 13:05, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

I've brought the issue to AN/I[20] for oversight.99.142.8.221 (talk) 14:59, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

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File:Preska.jpg

I deleted this. Images are public domain according to your rational "This is an official portrait by the U.S. District Court staff and is therefore public domai" if they are created by an employee of the U.S. federal government. All other administrative levels are under regular copyright. --Martin H. (talk) 08:24, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

Don't get it. USDC staff are federal employees. Wikipedia is chock full of judicial materals, such as stuff from the Federal Judicial Center etc. etc. What are you talking about? -- Y not? 21:52, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

Your right, im sorry, was the first image from that source I found for review. Ill restore it and revert any delinks. --Martin H. (talk) 16:10, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Cool. Thanks for restoring. -- Y not? 16:56, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

No no, thanks for explaining me the mistake. --Martin H. (talk) 17:03, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

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Hi -- Y not? 15:44, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

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R1a article

Hi. Saw your recent edit to R1a. As a recent editor on the article your perspective on the talk page discussions right now would be appreciated. Things are slightly messy, but a few outside views might work wonders. I am writing to all recent editors of the article.--Andrew Lancaster (talk) 21:04, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

I agree it looks hard to get into but that is just because of the failed discussions on the talkpage. I have tried to make it easy with a diff, so that you can compare two proposed versions of the R1a article. Most differences of opinion have been to do with wording, and the question of what is encyclopedic. For example, is the word haplogroup jargon that should be removed from this article about a haplogroup? See [21].--Andrew Lancaster (talk) 16:07, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

Have no desire to wade in. Good luck ;) -- Y not? 04:18, 22 November 2009 (UTC)

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Ha!

[22] Thal, Austria is the birthplace of The Governator. It's all I've got. --Spike Wilbury (talk) 16:46, 30 November 2009 (UTC)

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CSD declined for AP.9 (rapper) and Kartel Kalifornia

I'm a little confused; despite what you wrote in your edit summaries, the AFD (which included both articles) was closed as delete. And that Mob Figaz are notable does not make AP.9 notable. Your comments would be appreciated. TheJazzDalek (talk) 17:17, 29 December 2009 (UTC)

AfD should have been relisted, and membership in a notable band bestows notability, methinks, or at least saves one from being speedily deleted. -- Y not? 20:17, 29 December 2009 (UTC)

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Community de-Adminship - finalization poll for the CDA proposal

After tolling up the votes in the revision proposals, it emerged that 5.4 had the most support, but elements of that support remained unclear, and various comments throughout the polls needed consideration.

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tendulkar

Yes Belinda Clark did it a few years ago. On the topic of cricket, well I was going to nag you for another photo poll. And given your previous comments, yes, they are women YellowMonkey (bananabucket!) 04:06, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Go for it, bro. It's a shame we never met when you were here - I would have liked it very much. Hope it's not the last chance we'll get. -- Y not? 18:08, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

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Fixed a problem

[23] --Spike Wilbury (talk) 19:34, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Fuckin' A! He got his ass handed to him there! -- Y not? 00:56, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

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"Present day" on Falklands War article

To me this seems to be the type of language excluded by WP:DATED. It is better to give an idea of when this was last verified, rather than simply making an open ended statement which may be outdated. David Underdown (talk) 08:21, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

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biography of swingedau (swyngedau) igor, belgian painter, +2008, censored

The painter is widely known in Belgium and has won several important prizes (signalled therein)and has been one of the leading teachers of the Royal Academy of Arts, Brussels (marked also). Nearly the whole of the collection is in the hands of different collectors and the belgian state. The notice is nor a spam nor a publicity as there is nothing to be sold anymore... ((; The decision to censor it is cleary partial. maybe a non-english speaking artist should not appear on yankee Wikipedia? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Oswing (talk • contribs) 08:32, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Clearly partial. Please delete some yankee artist from the Belgese Wikipedia. Regards, -- Y not? 14:31, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

Images

I've restored the image of Joe Girardi. However, if you must delete it again let me know why it can't be posted. I did put a rationale since you removed the image because it was not there. –BuickCenturyDriver 10:32, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

That image was deletable under several potential CSD criteria. Why are we using a non-free image when a perfectly good free image is available? Whom does it belong to? Do they intend to use it for commercial purposes?

Anyways, your image was deleted on commons without my help. I don't have time to explain to you the Wikipedia image rules, and suspect you know them anyway, since you've been around. The free image stays. If you want a better image, find a free one. -- Y not? 14:29, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

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Did the great Senator Ted Stevens pass away on the 9th or 10th?

I noticed you moved my comment about Ted Stevens’s crash occurring on the 9th to a comment. Since the crash occurred on that date, and until it is reported that he died instantly or within 4 hours, should his citation be moved to the 10th with the visible tag of "Death announced on this date"? There is no announcement at this time whether he died on the 9th or the 10th, and this change would be to comply with Wiki guidelines.Gezellig (talk) 22:22, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

I was wondering that myself. Pretty weird stuff is happening to that Recent Deaths list. Give 'em a little time and they'll work it out. Long live crowdsourcing. -- Y not? 02:19, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Just wanted to make you aware

That in this RfM that you closed as no consensus:[24] NoCal100s account: User:LoverOfTheRussianQueen voted there. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 15:18, 16 August 2010 (UTC)

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Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you.

August 2010

This is the only warning you will receive regarding your disruptive comments.
The next time you make a personal attack as you did at Talk:Jeannette Rankin, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. Comment on content, not on other contributors or people. You know full well this was an attack, you even dare the attacked user to report you. That's worth an "only warning" in my book. Choyoołʼįįhí:Seb az86556 ^{> haneʼ} 03:12, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

Yeah. -- Y not? 15:42, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

Anti-lasar

Did you even glance at the references? Please, I'm trying to recruit someone and I need to have a place to invite them to. I've already sent out invitations to Wikiproject Physics, and now those links are red thanks to you. Look at the references! Chrisrus (talk) 02:53, 29 August 2010 (UTC)

First of all, it's laser, not lasar. Secondly, I invite you to work on developing your not-yet-ready-for-primetime article at User talk:Chrisrus/Anti-laser - would you like me to move the deleted info there? -- Y not? 02:55, 29 August 2010 (UTC)

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Hello. This message is being sent to inform you that there currently is a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Incivility. Thank you. --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 00:28, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for the notice. I have no intention of participating. I deploy my incivility from time to time, as needed, consistent with my status as an angry cabal-member. Such is my M.O. Cheers! -- Y not? 01:42, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

If demand for surly admins is drying up, I'm going to be in trouble. --Spike Wilbury (talk) 20:04, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

lol -- Y not? 00:40, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Russian Social-Democratic Union of Youth

You declined speedy deletion on Russian Social-Democratic Union of Youth stating 'obviously notable - see massive russian article)'. Can you expand on that? I see only one external link and it is to the organization's website, which strikes me as a primary source.--RadioFan (talk) 15:39, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

A lot more references here: ru:Российский_социал-демократический_союз_молодёжи#Примечания -- Y not? 00:39, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Not following you here, that's an empty article.--RadioFan (talk) 00:41, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

It's 55 kilobytes when I click on it. -- Y not? 02:37, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Still not following you. What does the size have to do with it's reliability. Did you respond to the wrong message?--RadioFan (talk) 15:53, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

Did you assess those references and find them all unreliable? :) How's your Russian? -- Y not? 17:58, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

Nope, your link was not clear. I see what you are referring to now. Thanks--RadioFan (talk) 03:23, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

Comment

Hey there. Thanks for defending me. Three weeks was a little bit harsh. Nevertheless, I have promised to be civil. But thanks again.--Jerzeykydd (talk) 03:21, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Go forth my son, and be good, lest you be reblocked. Verily I say unto you: edit others in peace, and so shall you be edited, amen. -- Y not? 03:25, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

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DYK nomination of Ivan Gannibal

Hello! Your submission of Ivan Gannibal at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Nsk92 (talk) 18:21, 4 September 2010 (UTC)

Daniel Fast AfD

Was surprised to see this Afd closed as snow delete less than 4 hours after the discussion was opened.....Dylanfromthenorth (talk) 08:18, 6 September 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, that was pretty stupid of me. I don't think I quite realized how fresh it was. Either way, it was probably right. -- Y not? 22:04, 6 September 2010 (UTC)

Lol, I don't doubt it given the comments, I get curious about how bad a state some of the deleted articles were in when I've been too late to see them :-p Dylanfromthenorth (talk) 08:43, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

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Sparkle Power Incorporated

Hi Y,

I was wondering if you can explain to me why my post was deleted and what I can do to improve it. Thank you.

Howardkuo118 (talk) 19:14, 8 September 2010 (UTC)howardkHowardkuo118 (talk) 19:14, 8 September 2010 (UTC)

Before I answer, please tell what your relation is to the company: do you work there? -- Y not? 02:55, 9 September 2010 (UTC)

I do not work there... but hopefully I will in a week or two. I interviewed with them for a position last week and found out the information I posted here, on wikipedia, for others. The company's hyperlinked on a couple other pages but there's nothing on that company itself. Should I write the article only if I get the job or something? (not meaning to sound rude) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Howardkuo118 (talk • contribs) 20:59, 9 September 2010 (UTC)

Hello???? Howardkuo118 (talk) 22:09, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

can i get a response please ? Howardkuo118 (talk) 22:14, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

I would hate to write something on your wall everyday just to get a response. Howardkuo118 (talk) 22:17, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

Sorry bro, I didn't realize you wrote in an old thread. Your company is not notable, and you have a conflict of interest. So the answer is no, you can't have an article about it. -- Y not? 03:14, 29 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Ivan Gannibal

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:02, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Daniel Fast

I see that you closed this AfD discussion after only four hours, even though nobody in the discussion had even given the slightest indication that they had tried to find sources. Please revert your closure and allow a proper consensus to be reached. If you want any evidence that this is not a clear-cut case for deletion then simply click on the Google Books link provided in the AfD nomination. Phil Bridger (talk) 22:56, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

please revert me - I'm away from civilization for a few days and cannot revert myself from a cell phone. Or I'll revert myself on Monday -- Y not? 18:43, 11 September 2010 (UTC)

I can't revert you, because I'm not an admin. Phil Bridger (talk) 20:06, 11 September 2010 (UTC)

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Speedy deletion of Pro-Ject

Dear Y, I can' understand why you deleted the page I initiated. I hanged-on its speedy deletion and commented on its talk page about that as per the guidelines, and had started refining its content with references to support my claim that Pro-ject is a notable phonograph manufacturer, complying with the criteria from [25]. I provided a link to the associated page on [www.vinylengine.com] which is an independent and very relevant source of information regarding audio HiFi equipment. I was compiling together further information, but you acted on the speedy deletion too fast for me to complete that (it was night time for me :-/) Would it be possible for an admin with relevant knowledge of this field (stereophile / audiophile) to comment? Last, I could understand if your rationale for deletion was a bad formatting of mine (I am a newbie with editing/creating...I try to do my best with tutorial and guidelines reading though), but this wouldn't qualify then for speedy deletion, would it? --MarmotteNZ (talk) 23:37, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

Dear Marmotte, please refer to Wikipedia:Notability (organizations and companies) for an understanding of what qualifies as a notable company. Your article was deleted because it did not contain an assertion of notability within that framework. -- Y not? 02:34, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

Dear Y, please don't refer me back to the guideline I quoted myself in my message above (and which I considered carefully before posting). As I wrote, first my article contained A/ a brief personal rationale for why Pro-ject is a notable manufacturer and B/ a reference to Vinylengine website which complies as a independent and reliable secondary source. Second, as I wrote in the talk page (as per the guideline), C/ I was compiling together further references and explanations to support the notability of this manufacturer (other HiFi review websites and sales volumes information). So A, B and C sound to me plenty enough "assertion of notability within that framework" and evidences that I was in good faith, complying with this policy as much as I could and working towards fixing the bits that weren't complying. But you didn't even left me the opportunity of a few hours of sleep (as I wrote again...it was night for me here in Oz) before deleting the whole thing with no chance for me to reply!! I have a job and a family, and time permitting I try to share a bit of my knowledge on WP...This can involve a one day lag to address questions and concerns raised by fellows contributors and admins, delay which I consider quite reasonable for an issue of that order (i.e. 'whether a turntable manufacturer notable enough to deserve a WP page?'), the more so my writing was very neutral and did not contain any advert-like claims! To be honest seeing my goo faith efforts swept away like this would tend to discourage me contributing further to WP.--MarmotteNZ (talk) 01:00, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

I admit that I didn't read your first comment carefully enough. I stand by my decision. Please feel free to contest it at WP:DRV. -- Y ::not? 02:21, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

Done thx ==Deletion review for Pro-Ject==

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Pro-ject. 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. --MarmotteNZ (talk) 13:11, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

I sent you email

Best.--Mbz1 (talk) 02:38, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

Yea, I received it. -- Y not? 02:49, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

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Why did you delete my post on Will the Farter?

How do you know Will? He doesn't seem to know you.... Oh I get it, you are saying his page is irrelevant. So how does one go about deciding what information is relevant or not? I don't see any relevant entries you have made but I don't delete them.

—Preceding unsigned comment added by Black84 (talk • contribs) 18:24, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

yeah... -- Y not? 22:39, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

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Wikipedia DC Meetup, October 23

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Hugo Chavez's Earthquake Machine.

I did not see any information regarding Chavez's theory on the US using a secret earthquake machine to cause the Haiti tragedy. Do you believe this is should be included? Guyinyoureye (talk) 01:58, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

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Why prod Flash Gordon?

Do you feel that the citations on Flash Gordon (physician) are not of sufficient depth? There are at least 4 independent sources including ABC News.— Brianhe (talk) 01:04, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

The ABC thing is a passing mention, not a story about him. The rest are insignificant. -- Y not? 14:39, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia DC Meetup 13

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We meet outside by the trees at 5:00 PM.

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Invitation to join WikiProject United States

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WikiXDC: Wikipedia 10th Birthday!

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

You are invited to WikiXDC, a special meetup event and celebration on Saturday, January 22 hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration in downtown Washington, D.C.

• Date: January 22, 2011 (tentatively 9:30 AM - 5 PM)
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International Krav Maga Federation

Hi, If possible I would like to recreate an article for the subject International Krav Maga Federation which has been deleted by you in 2007. Do you still remember why it was deleted or what was wrong with it so I won't make the same mistakes.

Thank you very much! --Der rikkk (talk) 10:52, 9 January 2011 (UTC)

I just looked at the deleted revisions for you. The article that was deleted in '07 was not an article - it was essentially an advertisement for the Federation with a bunch of links. This encyclopedia does not allow organizations to use it for promotional purposes. I have no idea if the Federation is notable or whether there exist multiple reliable secondary sources from which a meaningful article can be written, but if the answer to both is yes, feel free to write an article about it, you don't need anyone's permission. -- Y not? 18:31, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

Loughner AfD

Thanks for closing the Loughner AfD, I agree with your call. Cheers, Amalthea 19:46, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

Yes, echo what was said by Amalthea (talk · contribs), above. Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 17:20, 11 January 2011 (UTC)

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WP:BLP

I have edited your comments at Talk:Jared Lee Loughner to comply with out policy on biographies of living people. Thanks. - SummerPhD (talk) 21:21, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

That is an incredibly {redacted} thing to do, even if you feel that it is compelled by policy. It is not risk management to pretend as if {redacted}, it's just plain silly. You don't have a source for the proposition that Mr. Loughner {redacted}? For real? -- Y not? 23:21, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

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Recreating Wizard staff

Hi, I want to recreate this article which you deleted via WP:PROD. I have an early draft in my userspace at User:Manycowsmoo/draft article on wizard staff, which I am continuing to refine. I have included several third-party sources which cover the subject, so I think it meets WP:N. I'm not really sure why it was deleted originally, but hopefully my draft corrects the issue. I just wanted to consult with you before posting it because it said you were the closing administrator. Thanks, Manycowsmoo (talk) 22:54, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

Your article is much nicer than the one deleted in 2007. By all means, put it up. You should back up or delete more of the claims you are making in your draft, though. See WP:NOR. -- Y not? 23:23, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

On the deletion of the Lorenzo Iorio article

I will recreate the page in a way that no problem will arise with the copyright of SYREXE, OK? Concerning the previous deletion of the page, please notice that my page had likely nothing to do with the one which was canceled in 2009, according to what it could be guessed from the deletion discussion. Michoball (talk) 23:54, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

In reply to your message about the notability of Lorenzo Iorio, etc.

Please notice that, actually, I already contacted that administrator explaining why I want to make a new page about L. Iorio. He did not say "no". Simply, he asked me if I had something to do with a past sockpuppetry issue, which is not the case. Please, notice also that the situation is, now, substantially changed from a scientific point of view, as you may notice by reading all the documentation. In particular, one of the arguments against the page for L. Iorio was based on his h-index at that times. Now, as you may see, it notably increased and is now larger than, or of the same order of magnitude of, that of other scientists active in the same field having a page here. Michoball (talk) 00:30, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

Right. These are great arguments to be raised at WP:DRV. -- Y not? 00:32, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

OK. Moreover, as I remarked to the other administrator, a very likely (hidden) issue in the deletion discussion was that L. Iorio has a lingering controversy with another Italian scientist active in the same field. Given the anonymity here, that surely had its own influence behind the scenes. Anyway, about your suggestion about the action to do, I'm not familiar with all such stuff, here. Could you, please, help me in such a WP:DRV? Thanks. Michoball (talk) 00:42, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

Just follow the instructions -- Y not? 00:45, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

Ok, I've rewrote it as suggested by you. Please, take a look and send me your comments. Thank you Michoball (talk) 21:08, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Deletion review for Lorenzo Iorio

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Lorenzo Iorio. 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. Michoball (talk) 09:11, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

Please, Y, help me with the otehr admin!

Y, please come and read what that admin Jay writes!! It is totally absurd! He refures to read what I wrote!! He ask me to..demonstrate that Iorio was born in 1971 and that he lives in Bari!!!! He did not read anything about what I wrote about NASA ADS, bibliometry, and so on! He still asks me to prove those information with reliable secondary sources!!!! Michoball (talk) 19:49, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Dude, I want nothing further to do with this. The DRV produced an unimaginable amount of writing, I couldn't possibly hope to go through it all. I simply don't have enough time. Good luck. -- Y not? 21:02, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Prove stuff with reliable secondary sources?? The nerve! --Spike Wilbury (talk) 01:00, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

Seriously, George. Did you see the DRV? The most unbelievable amount of tl;dr imaginable! I had lunch with Samir (the scope) yesterday - had an absolutely delightful time. Come to NYC - I'll take you out too. -- Y not? 00:26, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

What can I do, now

Hi, Y. You see the situation...What should I do with this guy? Is there some form of higher level of appeal? How is it possible that a purely personal and highly questionable interpretation by an admin abusing his power can have an impact? Please, help, advice or act. PS. I forgot to thank you for your modification to my article. Thanks! Michoball (talk) 23:14, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

If you are referring to Jayjg, I don't see how he is abusing his admin power - I don't believe he has taken any administrative action with respect to our friend Lorenzo since he closed the AfD. You have gotten to a point with this article where none of us has an iota of a doubt that you have a massive conflict of interest - you're either Iorio, or his wife, or his favorite PhD student. My edit to your article was a feeble attempt at correcting the uncorrectable - your article amounts to hagiography with citations. Would you please just drop it already? -- Y not? 01:12, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

Hello, Y. I did not criticize admin Jay for his previous deletion, but for the present issue about the bibliometric indexes, which, now, I solved. I am neither Iorio nor his wife (he is actually single, according to his website). I am not even a student of him, so there is no conflicts of interest. Michoball (talk) 17:05, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

re Saint Peter's School

Wow, thanks a ton for translating those sources! I really appreciate it. Herostratus (talk) 17:29, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

My pleasure. -- Y not? 18:29, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

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Wikimania 2012 bid, DC chapter & next meetup!

1. At WikiXDC in January, User:Harej proposed that DC submit a bid to host Wikimania 2012. A bid and organizing committee is being formed and seeks additional volunteers to help. Please look at our bid page and sign up if you want to help out. You can also signup for the bid team's email list.
2. To support the Wikimania bid, more events like WikiXDC, and outreach activities like collaborations with the Smithsonian (ongoing) and National Archives, there also has been discussion of forming Wikimedia DC, as an official Wikimedia chapter. You can express interest and contribute to chapter discussions on the Wikimedia DC Meta-Wiki pages.
3. To discuss all this and meet up with special guest, Dutch Wikipedian User:Kim Bruning, there will be a meetup, Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 16 this Tuesday at 7pm, at Capitol City Brewery, Metro Center. There will be a pre-meetup Wikimania team meeting at 6pm at the same location.

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EASL

Dear User:Y,

I am writing to you in regard to the recent deletion of the EASL (European Association for the Study of the Liver) article I created (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EASL).

The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) is a charitable and not for profit organisation that aims to encourage the education and awareness of liver disease, which affects a growing number of people around the world.

It has certainly never been my intention to promote or advertise EASL; I felt I had followed the guidelines accordingly and looked to other similar organisations for guidance. I simply wanted to create an encyclopaedic article that people can use for reference. As EASL is Europe’s leading professional liver disease association, and the International Liver Congress is the world’s largest meeting of liver professionals, I felt EASL met the notability criteria.

I have been through and made extensive changes to the original article content, which I’ve saved at User:FabioMarra/EASL. Before recreating the EASL article, I am contacting you at this stage as per the re-submission message.

I would be very grateful for your thoughts and guidance on how to improve and amend the article to ensure it meets the guidelines. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, FabioMarra (talk) 22:22, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

You need an impartially written article based on independent secondary sources. "EASL: Past and Present" and the Journal of Hepatology obviously don't qualify, because they were/are both produced by EASL. What you have there is a promotional piece based on ineligible sources. -- Y not? 22:34, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

I've deleted it for now, since you haven't revised it in a few days, and what you had there is promotional. I assume that you've abandoned it, but let me know if you are planning to actually write a real article, and I'll be happy to give you access to the deleted text. -- Y not? 16:54, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

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NYC

Dear Y, I've been trying to determine under what guise I can plan a trip. --Spike Wilbury (talk) 00:58, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

Under the guise of an airplane ticket? Happy to host you here. -- Y not? 16:52, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

Suntar

They're not the same concept; the Suntar Series is a geologic formation. The articles should be separate. Abyssal (talk) 03:28, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

Well, they are geographically coextensive, aren't they? Shouldn't we treat the geological and paleofauna aspects of the mountain range in the article about the mountain range? -- Y not? 03:31, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

The Suntar Series article is not about the mountain range, its about a geologic formation. They're almost certainly coextensive though. Abyssal (talk) 14:32, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

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Prod template removed from Pastel Accounting article

Hi Y,

I changed the prod template on Pastel Accounting to an advertising tone warning template. The refs clearly indicate the notability of the subject, and if the tone isn't quite right, that can be fixed. I've started a discussion on the topic at the article's talk page.

Thanks! --Slashme (talk) 20:31, 9 March 2011 (UTC)

re:Random Request

Im Fairly busy with exams at the moment, but the grace period ends on the 17th i beleive. I'll attempt to source the article before then. Take it easy --Kasperone (talk) 21:26, 9 March 2011 (UTC)

Open AFD

Please re open the AFD as it was closed prematurely. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 11:04, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

No, sorry. It was closed under WP:SNOW. If you don't like this decision, take it to DRV. -- Y not? 13:43, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

6 hours is clearly too short. Valid reasons for deletion had been presented. You should re-open the case. --Frederico1234 (talk) 16:08, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

No. Please take to DRV. -- Y not? 21:19, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

Agree with Y. Take it to DRV. It was a completely appropriate SNOW KEEP. Basket of Puppies 22:29, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

Improper snow keep=

In my opinion, your closure of the Itamar maasacre article at AFD as a snow keep was rash. All arguments related to "It's Newsworthty," "I Like It," "Other Stuff Exists," or "Memorial." There's actually a doctrine-based argument to be made as "Not News"... Carrite (talk) 22:18, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

It was a completely appropriate SNOW KEEP, based upon overwhelming consensus and excellent policy arguments. Basket of Puppies 22:28, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

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22:51, 11 March 2011 Y (talk | contribs) deleted "Crews Control" ‎ (G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion)

Videoequipmentdiva (talk) 18:25, 25 March 2011 (UTC) videoequipmentdiva

Below is the content for the Crews Control article which was deleted again today. What about it is "promotional" and worthy of deletion? Please give feedback-- thank you.

Um - everything :) Confirmation of this fact may be had at Wikipedia:Deletion Review. -- Y not? 19:53, 25 March 2011 (UTC)

The deleted article was written by CrewsControlCam and it was deleted. I responded to that article with "hang on" while I researched the company. On March 25, a new article-- a completely rewritten article written in NPOV and in accordance to wiki guidelines was reposted. You didn't nominate it for deletion you just deleted it. Research Crews Control-- they legitimately are a woman-owned and first established international production staffing agency. Videoequipmentdiva (talk) 17:28, 28 March 2011 (UTC)VideoEquipmentDiva

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Nomination of Gary Martin (footballer) for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Gary Martin (footballer) is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

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fyi regarding manny ramirez article

FYI, I undid your revert on "speculation" about Manny's retirement because Topkin directly quoted from a press release that his retirement was drug related; and this also confirmed by the link to the actual MLB press release. Both are listed as references and on the talk page as well.theprez98 (talk) 20:48, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

I think you're right... -- Y not? 20:50, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

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Chavez

I did not see any information regarding Chavez's theory on the US using a secret earthquake machine to cause the Haiti tragedy. Do you believe this is should be included? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Guyinyoureye (talk • contribs) 04:26, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

What?? -- Y not? 02:19, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

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DC Meetup: May 7 @ Tenleytown Library

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You Have Deleted One Of My Edit.

Dear Sir,

I Have Created One Post S.Aravindh Who Is The Young Cricketer In Our State Of Tamil Nadu And He Is Very Popular In Tamil Nadu.I Have Collected His Bio Data And Cricket Career,I Was Willing To Create A Page For Reference For People Of Tamil Nadu.I need Your Permisson to upload the information about him.you have deleted because you thought the Article about a real person, which does not indicate the importance or significance of the subject but he indicate the importance or significance of the subject.

Thank You Sir. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Aravindhsha (talk • contribs) 06:27, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

Gimme a break, he's 15 years old and the article has no sources. Your S.Aravindh is not notable. -- Y not? 15:39, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

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Galt & Company

I want to add a page for Galt & Company, the organization management consulting firm. They advise companies with a cumulative market capitalization of more than $500 billion and are associated with some of the more recent notable corporate transformations. I noticed a similar page was recently deleted. Can I add the page? 1966jersey city (talk) 16:01, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

Deletion of page

03:30, 23 February 2011 Y (talk | contribs) deleted "Mullanchery M. Velaian" ‎ (G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion) this page refers to the Biography of one the personality in Kanyakumari District. He is a Social worker who cares about the development of young children and Youth. For this achievement he got many awards from many organization like Nehru yuva Kendra, District Collector office, Rotary Club etc.

If you what to know more about him You can view the website of the organization kaponline.net http://www.hindu.com/2010/04/25/stories/2010042560390200.htm www.dinamani.com/edition/print.aspx?artid=235350(in tamil news paper) http://www.eegarai.net/t58069-topic#522938(Tamil website) So like that you can see more details in Tamil websites and Tamil Leading newspaper.

If any further problem is there pls let me know.

Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bose0123 (talk • contribs) 13:24, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

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No reply till now

No reply till now.Whats up..what is the problem --Bose0123 (talk) 05:24, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

I'm traveling right now. Please ask someone else. -- Y not? 11:33, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

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Zvonko Busic

I would highly respect your judgement related to my edits and attempts of others to disqualify and remove the text I've committed. Otherwise, I do not think that I can contribute to Wikipedia seriously and productively. I decided to address you based on the note you have left here http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Sowberryhagan&oldid=305940917. Thank you.--71.191.31.183 (talk) 18:31, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

I have no intention of joining your little squabble. -- Y not? 04:38, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

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GLAM-Wiki Baltimore meetup

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The WikiProject National Archives Newsletter

The first ever WikiProject National Archives newsletter has been published. Please read on to find out what we're up to and how to help out! There are many opportunities for getting more involved. Dominic·t 21:46, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

The WikiProject National Archives Newsletter July 2011 News Featured article contest This week, our first multilingual featured article contest was announced. We are aiming to improve the articles on the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, or Bill of Rights to featured or good status in English and other languages. Prizes for winners will be a gift package from the National Archives including a book of your choice or a tote bag, and other swag, plus, of course, a special barnstar. August 6 backstage pass Plans are in the works for a meetup and backstage pass event at the National Archives II facility in College Park, MD. There will be a regular social meetup, a discussion with Dominic about WP:NARA, a tour of the building by NARA staff, and then time for a scanathon and editathon in the research rooms and library until the building closes at 5 pm. Keep your schedules open! From our recent uploads: ...see more. Special requests: This section includes special requests from the NARA staff: Archival Recovery Team The National Archives' Archival Recovery Team (ART) is a team of law enforcement agents and archivists who investigate NARA's lost and stolen documents. They have received media attention ([26], [27], [28], [29], [30], [31], [32], [33]) and would like to request an article be written for the team, if Wikipedians deem it notable. It is hoped that making more information about the group available on Wikipedia will increase public awareness of the documents they are seeking to recover. Ongoing Today's Document challenge The Today's Document challenge is an opportunity for Wikipedians to get their work related to National Archives holdings spotlighted on Archives.gov and the National Archives' tumblr. Each day the National Archives selects a document related to the day's date to showcase. The goal is to get articles related to the selected documents on the main page in ""Did You Know...?" the same day that the National Archives features the document. Alternatively, other appropriate articles related to National Archives holdings not already selected will be used for new documents of the day by NARA staff and posted to their tumblr. Wikisource WP:NARA has a sister WikiProject on Wikisource, WS:NARA. On Wikisource, editors transcribe, proofread, and arrange documents. This helps to make little-known documents more discoverable, or well-known documents more searchable, and improves accessibility. See the files being worked on. If you are new to Wikisource and would like to participate, there are experienced Wikisourcerors willing to be mentors. New contributions A list of some recent contributions to the project: Wikipedia District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act (Fetchcomms) Court of the Patriarchs (CutOffTies) Opposition to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom (Fetchcomms) Wikisource1 Memorial of Queen Liliuokalani in relation to the Crown lands of Hawaii Petition from women of Brookline Resolutions of the Joint Committee on the Washington Monument H. R. 4982 A Petition For Universal Suffrage Susan B. Anthony petition for remission of fine Alexander Hamilton's commission to take rank as Colonel 1Credit goes to Prosody, Theornamentalist, Inductiveload, Digipoke, George Orwell III, Kathleen.wright5, BirgitteSB, and Zhaladshar Tools Archives.gov grabber (Slakr) Future plans Major image contribution The National Archives has hundreds of thousands of digitized documents in its holdings. We are working on a bulk upload to Commons of one particular cache of about 123,000 TIFF master files in the next few days! Once uploaded, these will require a massive community effort to help categorize the files on Commons and add them to articles on Wikipedia or transcribe them on Wikisource. Inclusion in the online catalog We are currently working on a system for including links to pages on Wikimedia projects in the National Archives online catalog. The Wikimedia projects are hosting an increasing number of transcriptions of National Archives documents and high-quality image and video files that are not available through NARA's own site. Links to these Wikimedia pages in the documents' actual catalog records will benefit the end user by providing them access to further resources about the documents, and they will also demonstrate the National Archives commitment to supporting Wikimedians' efforts. To stop receiving this newsletter, please remove your name from the list.

2011 Norway attacks

Please do not remove information from articles, as you did to 2011 Norway attacks. Wikipedia is not censored, and content is not removed on the sole grounds of perceived offensiveness. Please discuss this issue on the article's talk page to reach consensus rather than continuing to remove the disputed material. If the content in question involves images, you also have the option to configure Wikipedia to hide the images that you may find offensive. Thank you. Lihaas (talk) 22:13, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for the templated warning lol -- Y not? 22:43, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

Ты бы поменьше выражался, а то через каждое слово факи, а еще администратор. 91.77.3.121 (talk) 23:05, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

Да ладно вам, уважаемый/ая, факи обогащают мою речь великим смыслом а лаконично выражают эмоциональную глубину моих высказываний. Не собираюсь с ними расставаться. -- Y not? 23:12, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

DC Meetup, July 29

DC Meetup 21 - Who should come? You should. Really.
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DC-area Meetup, Saturday, August 6

National Archives Backstage Pass - Who should come? You should. Really.
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WTF

Wikilove? --Spike Wilbury (talk) 15:43, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

What did I do? -- Y not? 16:03, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

I'm just wondering why I have a tab called "wikilove" all of a sudden. --Spike Wilbury (talk) 18:46, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Wow - I didn't even notice... WTF! -- Y not? 19:31, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

I'm in ur wikipediaz

Addin' tabz

Spike Wilbury (talk) 01:36, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

• I believe that this is antisemitic kitteh, about the desecrate a sheet of matzoh. BRB calling the ADL. -- Y not? 14:59, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

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You're invited! Wikimedia DC Annual Membership Meeting

DC Meetup 23 & Annual Membership Meeting

Wikimedia District of Columbia, the newest officially recognized chapter, is holding its Annual Membership Meeting at 1pm on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library. Agenda items include: election of the Board of Directors for the next two years approval of a budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year report on the activities and accomplishments of the past year social gathering afterwards at a nearby restaurant Candidate nominations are open until 11:59pm EDT on Saturday, September 24. We encourage you to consider being a candidate. (see see candidate instructions) The meeting is open to both the general public and members from within the DC-MD-VA-WV-DE region and beyond. We encourage everyone to attend! You may join the chapter at the meeting or online.

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DC-area Meetup, Saturday, October 8

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Wikipedia:The Musical in NYC Oct 22

Wikipedia:The Musical in NYC

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Previously deleted Submission, backup needed

Hi Y, I had previously created an account called "elyvicbad" and submitted an article relating to an old badminton club (Ely Victoria) based in Cambridgeshire, UK. Upon checking I have found that my account has been blocked and I now have no access to the content of my submission. Subsequently I have created this new account in order to get some help. Not realising my account would be blocked I hadn't back-up my submission and I no long have the historic details. Please can you look into your archives and send me the details of my submission. They are now needed for an external website.

Thanks in advance,

James Wilson — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jawilson2482 (talk • contribs) 13:05, 24 November 2011 (UTC)

Fine Art Edit-a-Thon & DC Meetup 26!

Fine Art Edit-a-Thon & Meetup - Who should come? You should. Really.

FINE ART EDIT-A-THON & DC MEETUP 26 is December 17! The Edit-a-Thon will cover fine art subjects from the Federal Art Project and the meet up will involve Wikipedians from the area as well as Wiki-loving GLAM professionals. You don't have to attend both to attend one (but we hope you do!) Click the link above and sign up & spread the word! See you there! SarahStierch (talk) 19:53, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

Martin Jensen

Hi there. This is not criticism, but more a question of curiousity: When you do a technical move, like deleting Martin Jensen page and moving Martin Jensen (disambiguation), isn't it common to do the same thing to the talk page? Sincerely, Mentoz86 (talk) 08:04, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

Yes. Fixed. -- Y not? 15:20, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

(Hey, I was just in Bergen this summer. What a lovely place! I was enchanted with its ridiculous natural beauty more than any other area I've ever traveled to! Three cheers for Bergen! -- Y not? 15:25, 28 November 2011 (UTC))

Yes, Bergen is a very beatiful place to visit in May and June, but I wouldn't recommend living here throughout the year unless you like rainy weather :p Did you only visit Bergen, or did you visit some of the fjords in western Norway? My personal favourites are Geirangerfjorden and Trollstigen, but those are far more north then Bergen. Mentoz86 (talk) 09:25, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

I wish. I only had one free Saturday to myself when I was there. I rented a car and drove all around the place. I visited the amazing Fjell Fortress on Store Sotra and bought a book there about the history of Bergen, which includes rainfall data for 100 years. I'll be back there before long I am sure, I have to take my wife there. It's a breathtaking place. -- Y not? 19:20, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

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Basil W. Spalding

To whom it may concern,

I write to you demanding an answer as to why the article titled: "Basil W. Spalding" has been deleted. It has come to my attention that such articles are seldom deleted and I am trying to understand what in the world caused you to delete that article. Unless you don't know what your deleting, I will remind you that that article had only a few words. Words, not sentences, not paragraphs, words. And don't even think about using some lame excuse and expect me to believe it. Don't tell me the article is irrelevant and has nothing to do with the conditions Wikipedia has set for writing articles. I am very well familiar with Wikipedia's conditions and rules. How could it be deleted if nothing was even there? On what basis did you make your decision.Wikipedia is laden with some of the most ridiculous and boring articles, something like a Spanish boy growing up in slum in Brazil inventing some kind of cheap invention that is supposed to be helpful to humanity and save mankind. You made a great mistake deleting such an article. It could have been something great.

I'll be waiting for your reply. I hope you won't be as shy answering me than you are with putting a picture of yourself in your profile. Maybe I can refresh your memory here: "I am too shy to post a solo portrait of myself here..."

J. West, PhD. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.154.244.97 (talk) 13:53, 29 November 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for the diatribe, I had a chuckle. The article was empty. It was brought to my attention because another user nominated it for speedy deletion. If there is an article to be written there, you are welcome to write it. But of course you already knew that, given your familiarity with our policies. As-salamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. -- Y not? 15:15, 29 November 2011 (UTC)

Reply

Hello, Y. You have new messages at Kevin W.'s talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

--Kevin W./Talk•CFB uniforms/Talk 18:07, 29 November 2011 (UTC)

EMTEE IS NOT FALSE ADVERSTISING (Emtee)

what are you taking about?

Why are you deleting?

Why are you NOT leting use Brazilian Journalism students do our trabalho.

Why are you constantly subtracting from WIKIPEDIA.ORG instead of ADDING?

Answer por favor Mr. Y (why ou POR QUE).

Obrigado pelo seu tempo... — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jornalbrasilia (talk • contribs) 23:33, 29 November 2011 (UTC)

Stop it, friend. Three different administrators have now deleted your underground rapper. Give it up. -- Y not? 14:59, 30 November 2011 (UTC)

RE: Lee Dean

You deleted an article which was still under construction and incomplete. You cited the reason as being "unambiguous advertising". I would refer you to the page Andre Ptaszynski who is in the same profession and I would like to know how this differs from the page I prepared on Lee Dean. Another example the page Tracie Bennett is similar in style and perhaps you could explain why these two pages are permissible and the page I was preparing was not. The page was biographical and contains information that is of interest to people either in or interested in the theatrical profession. Lee Dean does not need to advertise, he creates his own work. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you Mattie88 (talk) 17:00, 1 December 2011 (UTC)

Mattie, the article was promotional in nature, irrespective of whether it was Lee advertising himself or someone else doing it on his behalf. Please familiarize yourself with our policies of notability and sourcing. This encyclopedia can only accept facts reported by reliable secondary sources. Any article about Dean that follows that principle will be acceptable. -- Y not? 19:11, 1 December 2011 (UTC)

The Signpost: 05 December 2011

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• In the news: Bell Pottinger investigation, Gardner on gender gap, and another plagiarist caught red-handed

• WikiProject report: Spanning Nine Time Zones with WikiProject Russia

• Featured content: Wehwalt gives his fifty cents; spies, ambushes, sieges, and Entombment

• Arbitration report: Betacommand 3 workshop revived, two cases set for acceptance and the ArbCom elections finish on a whimper

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The Signpost: 19 December 2011

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• In the news: To save the wiki: strike first, then makeover?

• Discussion report: Polls, templates, and other December discussions

• WikiProject report: A dalliance with the dismal scientists of WikiProject Economics

• Featured content: Panoramas with Farwestern and a good week for featured content

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The Signpost: 26 December 2011

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• News and notes: Fundraiser passes 2010 watermark, brief news

• WikiProject report: The Tree of Life

• Featured content: Going through the roster with Killervogel5 and a plethora of featured content

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Isaac L. Varian

For naming conventions of articles, see WP:Naming conventions (people)#Middle names and abbreviated names. This man was listed in all civil lists and other contemporary documents as "Isaac L. Varian". See also his death notice in the New York Times (with middle initial). By the way, there was an "Isaac Varian" who died in 1820, possibly his father. Kraxler (talk) 22:37, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

National Archives ExtravaSCANza

You are invited to the National Archives ExtravaSCANza, taking place every day next week from January 4–7, Wednesday to Saturday, in College Park, Maryland (Washington, DC metro area). Come help me cap off my stint as Wikipedian in Residence at the National Archives with one last success! This will be a casual working event in which Wikipedians are getting together to scan interesting documents at the National Archives related to a different theme each day—currently: spaceflight, women's suffrage, Chile, and battleships—for use on Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons. The event is being held on multiple days, and in the evenings and weekend, so that as many locals and out-of-towners from nearby regions1 as possible can come. Please join us! Dominic·t 01:43, 30 December 2011 (UTC) 1 Wikipedians from DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark, New York City, and Pittsburgh have been invited.

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• Featured content: Interview with Muhammad Mahdi Karim and the best of the week

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• Recent research: Language analyses examine power structure and political slant; Wikipedia compared to commercial databases

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• In focus: Skirmishes in the 'great sectarian war of the Internet'

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MSU Interview

Dear Y,

My name is Jonathan Obar user:Jaobar, I'm a professor in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University and a Teaching Fellow with the Wikimedia Foundation's Education Program. This semester I've been running a little experiment at MSU, a class where we teach students about becoming Wikipedia administrators. Not a lot is known about your community, and our students (who are fascinated by wiki-culture by the way!) want to learn how you do what you do, and why you do it. A while back I proposed this idea (the class) to the community HERE, where it was met mainly with positive feedback. Anyhow, I'd like my students to speak with a few administrators to get a sense of admin experiences, training, motivations, likes, dislikes, etc. We were wondering if you'd be interested in speaking with one of our students.

So a few things about the interviews:

• Interviews will last between 15 and 30 minutes.
• Interviews can be conducted over skype (preferred), IRC or email. (You choose the form of communication based upon your comfort level, time, etc.)
• All interviews will be completely anonymous, meaning that you (real name and/or pseudonym) will never be identified in any of our materials, unless you give the interviewer permission to do so.
• All interviews will be completely voluntary. You are under no obligation to say yes to an interview, and can say no and stop or leave the interview at any time.
• The entire interview process is being overseen by MSU's institutional review board (ethics review). This means that all questions have been approved by the university and all students have been trained how to conduct interviews ethically and properly.

Bottom line is that we really need your help, and would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. If interested, please send me an email at obar@msu.edu (to maintain anonymity) and I will add your name to my offline contact list. If you feel comfortable doing so, you can post your name HERE instead.

If you have questions or concerns at any time, feel free to email me at obar@msu.edu. I will be more than happy to speak with you.

Thanks in advance for your help. We have a lot to learn from you.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Obar --Jaobar (talk) 07:26, 12 February 2012 (UTC) Young June Sah --Yjune.sah (talk) 22:33, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

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Template:Cleanup

Hi there Y. There is quite a lot of divergent interpretation of your close of this template's TfD on the talk page, in particular at Template talk:Cleanup#Transclusons that don't have the reason specified. In that section, User:Aircorn has asked whether there was consensus to make the reason mandatory at the TfD itself, and has expressed the opinion that consensus is pretty clear. However, User:Curb Chain has rebutted this suggestion.

As the TfD closer I was wondering if you would be willing to clarify whether there was consensus to make the reason manditory? If you feel there wasn't consensus, then we'll respect that and go through another large community discussion to confirm what the community wants to do. But if you feel there was, saying so now would make it significantly easier to make the bold changes that your closure called for. Regards, —WFC— 08:47, 21 February 2012 (UTC)

No no, a TFD is not the forum to make editorial decisions. The closure is limited to the deletion question, on which there was no consensus. You can certainly refer to arguments advanced by voters in the TFD, but in a different venue. -- Y not? 13:22, 21 February 2012 (UTC)

I thought it was deliberately called "templates for discussion" because it wasn't just for deletions. I asked for clarification at the talk page to see what other editors think. If that is the case I guess the next stop is RFC for this template. AIRcorn (talk) 13:53, 21 February 2012 (UTC)

I respect that you are not going to change your close, and therefore that we have no option but to go down alternative avenues as you suggest.

But I find your response to be needlessly bureaucratic. What you are effectively saying is "I only considered keep or delete because of the venue; I do not care whether there was consensus for something else or not". TfD no longer stands for "Templates for deletion", precisely because the result of TfD discussions is regularly to do something other than keep or delete. —WFC— 17:43, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

If you can get another sysop to close it under this broader mandate, I will be happy to withdraw my close and be superseded by another's. There's no magic to it... -- Y not? 18:31, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

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Alta Mira (band) deletion.

Hello Y,

I am trying to add to the page Alta Mira (band). The reason given for the deletion was that there was not enough content. I had saved before I was finished adding to the page. I assure you, I am adding to this slowly. Alta Mira are a relevant band who have been making buzz in the Albany music scene for over seven years, have been signed to Indian Ledge Records (and have thereafter broken ties with the label) and have gained praise from many Northeast publications, including Metroland, Times Union, The Schenectady Gazette and online publications such as RadioExile and InYourSpeakers. It would be unfair to continue this deletion.

Thanks for your patience. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Eoj333 (talk • contribs) 23:54, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

Unfortunately, your article violates our inclusion criteria for bands, and was subject to speedy deletion as "An article about ... a band ... that does not indicate why its subject is important or significant." Its deletion was not unfair. Please don't use Wikipedia to promote your band. -- Y not? 23:58, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

Gotcha, and thank you for your prompt response. I am new to Wikipedia, so maybe you will be able to help me. So to qualify, I'd have to ensure that I keep it subjective and, at the very least, meet the following:

"1. Has been the subject of multiple, non-trivial, published works appearing in sources that are reliable and are independent from the musician or ensemble itself.[note 1]

This criterion includes published works in all forms, such as newspaper articles, books, magazine articles, online versions of print media, and television documentaries[note 2] except for the following:

Any reprints of press releases, other publications where the musician or ensemble talks about themselves, and all advertising that mentions the musician or ensemble, including manufacturers' advertising.[note 3]

Works comprising merely trivial coverage, such as articles that simply report performance dates, release information or track listings, or the publications of contact and booking details in directories.

Articles in a school or university newspaper (or similar) would generally be considered trivial but should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis."

The sources I was going to cite are as follows:

• http://metroland.net/guides/2010_best_of/best_of_arts.htm (named "Best Rock Band" by Metroland)
• http://metroland.net/guides/2007_best_of/best_of_arts.htm (named "Best New Band" by Metroland)
• http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2007/11/Music/CD-Review-Alta-Mira (A review from Chronogram magazine)
• http://inyourspeakers.com/content/alta-mira-alta-mira (A review from InYourSpeakers.com)
• http://albarchive.merlinone.net/mweb/wmsql.wm.request?oneimage&imageid=9273304 (A review from Albany's Times Union)
• http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/34854/Alta-Mira-Alta-Mira/ (A review from SputnikMusic.com)
• http://blog.timesunion.com/localarts/review-alta-miras-new-self-titled-cd/4040/ (A review on Times Union's blog...not sure if blog reviews can be cited)

And I understand that the other sources cited mostly fall under the Exceptions, but this one is also a song review:

• http://inyourspeakers.com/content/news/136-alta-mira-salt-02272012

I know that there are many wiki sites that don't even list sources...are these sources I've mentioned insufficient as they are, or will I have to find more? I'm not going to throw anyone under the bus, but I can think of a couple of wiki pages that have one or less sources of this sort and are allowed to exist, but are marked as a "stub" instead of a deletion. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Eoj333 (talk) 06:40, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

You can't write that article because you have a conflict of interest. It's just not going to work, give it up. When your band inevitably makes it big, the article will write itself. -- Y not? 14:45, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

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Matthew Hurlbert (Deletion)

Hello Y; I am writing to you about the deletion of the professional, notable violinist Matthew Hurlberts profile.. I noticed the reason that you deleted the article was because Wikipedia said he was not important in regards to the area (musicians and/or violin I am assuming!). Matthew Hurlbert is a pioneer in techno and pop violin music, and I believe it was very wrong to delete the biography. I, myself play the violin as do many of my colleagues and Matthew Hurlbert is extremely proficient and talented individual. The section about him attempting to be the fastest violinist in will take place sometime in April. Guinness World Records will be the official judge. Hurlberts debut album, "Let's Get This Thing Started" is an absolutely fabulous album and is enjoyed by countless people. This page was not meant to advertise or promote anyone, only to let the public know about the details this violin master. Hurlbert absolutely does belong in the importance category of the area. Thank you for your time reading my request, please consider restoring this informational article, as it is not even very long, it doesnt take up much room at all. Thank you very much! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Violinist777 (talk • contribs) 01:52, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

It's not a matter of taking up too much room, certainly. This encyclopedia is concerned with preserving overall quality by limiting itself to notable subjects. Please familiarize yourself with our criteria for music-related entries, WP:MUSIC. -- Y not? 02:32, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

Thank you Y, I understand and will find more sources as Wikipedia requires!— Preceding unsigned comment added by Violinist777 (talk • contribs)

"Nickelodeon-India" move to Nickelodeon India just plain good manners thank you

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Sure. It was tagged for G6, so it wasn't my idea, but I'm happy to help. -- Y not? 14:33, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

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Mystake in delete

Dear Sir you delete an article written by me without reason. You argued "Speedy deletion" and I write you back by "user talk" explaining why this article is important and you delete without reply. This article is about Liudvikas Jakavicius - Grimalauskas, a young culture activist that have relevance in Lithuania and my city. I am professional in this area and I am writing the correct information and with references. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lietuvanis (talk • contribs) 16:04, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

It was no mistake. -- Y not? 00:28, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

You are not a professional

Dear Sir:

I write an article about Liudvikas Jakavicius - Grimalauskas and you erase it without an explication. I am professional in my topic and I know what I write. I send you two message to explain why you should not erase my article and you erase it without reply my messages giving me a coherent explication. I want an explication. Also I will try to talk with another admin, because it is not fare that some people erase contributions of PROFESSIONALS. Best regards. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lietuvanis (talk • contribs) 09:33, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

Ugh stop yelling at me, sir. Your article was deleted in accordance with WP:CSD criterion A7. You are cordially requested not to re-create it. -- Y not? 13:56, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

Deleted article

Dear Sir:

Why do you think that the article of Liudvikas Jakavicius - Grimalauskas is an A7? I ask you this and you do not give me any explication. I am historian and that article is relevant in Lithuanian literature. I think that it is not fair that you erase my work and, if you are going to erase someone´s work, I think that it would be of an educated people give them a reason. Also if you are supposedly an expert columnist of Wikipedia, I think that it is from a considered, well educated and of a people that does a good job, help new columnists in Wikipedia. I think you acted arbitrarily and uncooperative with me. I hope that you give a coherent reason for erase that article or that we can talk about it. Best regards. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lietuvanis (talk • contribs) 23:40, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

Sir, please, I wish to discuss your article no further. Please plead your case to whichever other administrator will listen to you, or challenge the deletion on WP:deletion review. -- Y not? 00:59, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

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My appreciated Y:

I have no problems with Wikipedia policy against conflicts of interest, because I am not a member of the Jakavicius family. Also I have another articles related with Lithuania and I want to collaborate with Wikipedia as you. I am posting lot of information from Jakavicius family, because I found it very interesting and they did a lot of things for my country. My partner and me, the booth of us, work as teachers, he is historian and teach History and I studied Lithuanian literature and I teach literature, so we are investigating the work and life of Liudvikas Jakavicius and all his family, because they are from my town. As you can see, in all my articles I put references and all the information is real. So I think that is a good material for Wikipedia. But, if you have any doubts you can talk with another admins and then take a decision about my material. Whatever thank you for read my articles and hope to see you soon here. Warmest regards, Vaida Guginis. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vaida2003 (talk • contribs) 16:50, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

Appreciated Y: I look that you deleted my article "Liudvikas Jakavicius - Grimalauskas". That article was created by my boyfriend and I made some corrections and put it again in Wikipedia. I erased by mistake that article from my PC, so I want to ask you if I can rescue the article for my personal use, I promise that we would not put again any articles about Liudvikas Jakavicius - Grimalauskas, as you consider it inappropriate for Wikipedia. Thanks for your attention and sorry for the inconveniences. Vaida xD — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vaida2003 (talk • contribs) 18:12, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

Sigh... send me an email using Special:EmailUser/Y and I will email you the text of the article. -- Y not? 19:13, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

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Your DYK nom for Atwood-Blauvelt mansion

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Warnig to Shane Kovac, Media Relations Manager at Truman Medical Centers

Why am I being warned against trying to place a BIOGRAPHICAL entry of our organizations President and CEO? It is simply a biography, not a promotion. He is a national leader in healthcare and sits on multiple boards and chairs organizations across the country. We are simply trying to make his bio and personal history more publically available.

The material the bots keeps trying to find claiming it is copyrighted, IS MY COPYRIGHT. I own it as I am the original creator of said bio. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shanekovac (talk • contribs) 18:06, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

Shane, I am not talking about copyright here. This is about using this encyclopedia to promote your organization and its leaders. Please limit your editing here to subjects with which you don't have a conflict of interest. And please know that every fact added here needs to be cited to a reliable secondary source, and therefore cannot be your own original research. Please go open a myspace or blogger or tumblr or twitter account or something, and promote your stuff there until you're blue in the face. Just not here. -- Y not? 18:10, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

Princess restaurant

Just thought that you would like to know the article has been recreated, seeing as you deleted it recently. CaptainScreebo ^Parley! 17:21, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for the "heads up". — Malik Shabazz ^Talk/_Stalk 17:55, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

np, *smile* CaptainScreebo ^Parley! 19:30, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

• Hmm check this, User:Y deleted this page at 18:06, and it was recreated at 18:07, looks like the page creator needs some TLC, but I don't have the mop, bells or shiny things that go "whoosh (fail)". CaptainScreebo ^Parley! 19:37, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

Declined CSDs

Greetings. Y you decline my CSDs? (pun intended) Seriously, all three articles (1998–99 Olympiacos F.C. season, 1999–2000 Olympiacos F.C. season and Panathinaikos F.C. season 2002-03) were created and substantially edited only by a sock of blocked user Antony1821 (talk · contribs). The Olympiacos articles are entirely unreferenced and the Panathinaikos article has a reference about the wrong season which gives an 404 error. I fail to see how these articles don't qualify for CSD G5. Cheers. – Kosm1fent 04:44, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

Cause the articles looked legit and non-trollish, so I was loathe to erase this person's work just because I could. If they're really bogus, start an AfD. -- Y not? 18:57, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply, I understand. No, I am not going to bring them to AFD, they can be improved. – Kosm1fent 20:05, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Atwood-Blauvelt mansion

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I Hate Myself and Want to Die

I am sure that this article has been created and deleted more than once before in the past. It lacks notoriety.QuintusPetillius (talk) 10:02, 12 May 2012 (UTC)

No need to speculate, just look at its log. That was not my point, in any event. -- Y not? 11:59, 12 May 2012 (UTC)

Hey Y

I'd like to do some serious spam fighting - If you can I'd like to get the rollback rights so I can start to use igloo!

and thanks for the assitance at CSD BO; talk 21:06, 14 May 2012 (UTC)

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Franciscus Henri discography

Hi, I was going to start a page called Franciscus Henri discography but found a note requesting that any user contemplating such to contact you. I see that over 20 articles have been created for Henri's albums/songs. One of these has been PRODed and could soon be deleted. Many of the other articles have very little content including little or no claim(s) to notability. A discography would maintain the content of these articles and is warranted as the artist is prolific (over ten albums), albeit some albums/songs may not be individually notable enough for a separate wikipedia article. An expanded discography section in the parent article, Franciscus Henri, would unnecessarily add to its length hence the need for a stand alone discography article.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 01:21, 15 May 2012 (UTC)

Contact me? I have no idea what you're talking about. -- Y not? 14:10, 15 May 2012 (UTC)

Sorry then.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 21:40, 15 May 2012 (UTC)

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article asserted that he was in several presumably notable bands -- Y not? 20:37, 27 May 2012 (UTC)

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La Sera is a pretty notable band; why has their page been deleted? I, a completely unrelated party, wanted to read up on them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 170.171.1.5 (talk) 15:36, 8 June 2012 (UTC)

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Re: The Heritage Academy, Kolkata‎ CSD

Note: This is a rant, full of sound and fury, probably not signifying much. But it would be nice if you read it anyway.

The first thing I saw at The Heritage Academy, Kolkata‎ page is a page for a private, not public, school, which probably looked more like an advertisement before I cleaned it up. I didn't see any references on that page, couldn't find anything with a quick Google search, so I got to thinking that maybe this is a diploma mill, or at least a very non-notable school. I didn't consider anything on that page - at any time - to be a credible claim to notability. I know there are lots of school pages, but I could find nothing in CSD exempting a school from the general CSD criteria and the organizational CSD criteria.

Therefore, I consider the Heritage Academy page to both be an advertisement for a private organization seeking money and to be a page for an organization lacking a credible claim to notability.

Why do you think it does not quality for speedy deletion?

-- Ken_g6 (factors | composites) 03:55, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

Harvard University is also a private organization seeking money. The college clearly clears the initial threshold, which is only an assertion of notability just by virtue of being a college. My denial of speedy deletion in no way precludes you from seeking slow deletion, if you think this is warranted. But speedy deletion is reserved for obvious cases only. -- Y not? 15:12, 11 July 2012 (UTC)

That's sort of the heart of my question. What makes colleges so special that calling any organization a college asserts that it is notable? If I ran a business out of my home, and created an article about it, I would expect that calling my business a business wouldn't constitute an assertion of notability. But if I'm providing training materials, and call my business a college, does that name suddenly make an assertion of notability?

In this particular case, "It is affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata (WBUT)." may constitute an assertion of notability; I'm not familiar enough with Indian colleges to be sure. I just don't see the word "college" being enough on its own. -- Ken_g6 (factors | composites) 19:55, 14 July 2012 (UTC)

Just let it go... -- Y not? 17:47, 16 July 2012 (UTC)

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G6 uncontroversial page moves

(cur | prev) 20:17, 19 July 2012‎ Y (talk | contribs)‎ m . . (5,047 bytes) (0)‎ . . (Y moved page Talk:Ngô Sĩ Liên to Talk:Ngo Si Lien over redirect: g6) (undo) Hi Y, many thanks for your hard work as admin. Sorry to bother you. Can you help explain to me (or point a link to me) on the G6 process?I don't mean Wikipedia:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion#G6 G6 criteria, I mean is there a queue somewhere which diligent admins like yourself service, and record of the reasons for G6 requests. I ask because of the move above. Ngô Sĩ Liên is a Confucian scholar circa 1400, until recently most Vietnamese Confucian scholars/ mandarins / dynasties have been full Vietnamese spelling. Two days before the G6 request I initiated a requested restore for an undiscussed move at Talk:Ho Quy Ly (1336–1407) 17 July. Since the g6 process seems to have deleted history of the actual request to admin it is impossible to see if you were made aware of the ongoing revert RM for the other mandarin? In ictu oculi (talk) 01:27, 21 July 2012 (UTC)

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Speedy Deletion of Star Sonata

G4 only applies if a page is a "sufficiently identical and unimproved copy... of a page deleted via its most recent deletion discussion". From what I recall, at the time of the AfD, the page lacked specific references to reliable independent sources. The page you speedily deleted had been improved with additional references, as I stated on the talk page. The AfD stated that "all are free to recreate the article with sufficient sources" once better sources were unearthed. Did you compare the referenced sources of the deleted page at the time of the AfD with the current one? Thanar (talk) 21:21, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

Cmon, it's been deleted twice at AfD. Your remedy is here: WP:DRV. -- Y not? 00:53, 26 July 2012 (UTC)

That does not change the fact that a page was just speedily deleted twice in succession, under criteria A7 and now G4, both incorrectly applied from what I can tell. Thanar (talk) 01:46, 26 July 2012 (UTC)

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I had already deleted it. I don't understand why you created an AfD page. -- Y not? 17:20, 20 August 2012 (UTC)

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Re: Musashimaru Koyo

He is the last to date, just as George W. Bush is the last US President from Texas. It doesn't mean there won't be another one, but it was seen by many as the end of an era. I thought my meaning was clear but I guess I need to rewrite it again.--Pawnkingthree (talk) 00:03, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

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YYYYYYYYY>>>>>>>why?????? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Daria Plyushko (talk • contribs) 23:01, 5 November 2012 (UTC)

так получилось... -- Y not? 02:04, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

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hasty removal of Sean Cooper page

Hi Y, I am very disappointed that the newly set up page of Sean Cooper (designer/programmer) has been deleted. I have just started setting it up. Sean Cooper is a games designer and I started linking him to various games (big games like The Dungeon Keeper, Syndicate, Populous, Flood, Magic Carpet etc. etc. he has created in his 20 years of games designing. This has been a very hasty deletion!!! Is it possible to send me the page I created so I can work on it 'off line' and then post it when it's all done? I would very much appreciate this! CatoGransbergen (talk) 15:27, 26 November 2012 (UTC)

Sent, but his bio will not be allowed in this encyclopedia. Review our policies on notability and reliable sources. -- Y not? 18:19, 26 November 2012 (UTC)

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List of unreleased Britney Spears songs

Hello. From what can be seen currently, the closure of this Afd that you undertook did not reflect the consensus with which it produced, which was that the content in the article carries no relevance or notability for an encyclopaedia. Also, having FL status or being a FL/FA candidate is not precedent of an article being worthy of inclusion. See this for an example, in which the article was deleted just a week later. Sorry I didn't post this earlier but I was blocked for a week. Till 09:54, 27 November 2012 (UTC)

I have concluded that it produced no such consensus. My closure may be reviewed at WP:DRV if you're so inclined. -- Y not? 13:53, 27 November 2012 (UTC)

Okay thanks. Taken to WP:Deletion review. Till 05:52, 28 November 2012 (UTC)

Btw, shouldn't the template on the article's talk page say "The result of this discussion was no consensus", instead of "keep" (which it says currently)? Till 05:57, 28 November 2012 (UTC)

Fixed. -- Y not? 16:07, 28 November 2012 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of unreleased Britney Spears songs

Relax — I'm not here to complain. :)

Actually, up until your closure of this AfD, I had no idea what an administrator ought to do when the majority of participants support deletion with rationales that have no real basis in policy. I endorsed your decision at the DRV, as it seemed a sensible course of action; I take it a no consensus closure is standard procedure for such instances, then? If so, would it be all right if I cited that AfD when referencing such instances?

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You can certainly reference whatever you like, without having to seek permission. I wouldn't call it standard procedure. I don't know what the standard procedure is, or whether there is a standard procedure at all. I don't really believe in standard procedure, anyway - I just use common sense. On this Afd, I did what made sense, and evidently almost everybody else thought it made sense too. -- Y not? 21:55, 3 December 2012 (UTC)

Thank you for your response, and I think that was an excellent closure by the way. Hopefully this whole issue can be put to bed in due time. Kurtis (talk) 03:30, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

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Please join Wikimedia DC and four other local media nonprofits—the National Press Club's Young Members Committee, 100Reporters, IRE and the Fund for Investigative Journalism—in winding down another year with a night of well-mannered frivolity.

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The pic should only include the subject of the entry, not another politician (e.g. - Giuliani). 72.223.23.27 (talk) 18:54, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

You can crop it if you like... No reason to remove it. -- Y not? 17:11, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

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Going to this? Pretty sure I'll be there. Kafziel ^{Complaint Department: Please take a number} 16:49, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

Hmmm... Thanks for the heads up. I will consult with the other stakeholders of my weekend. -- Y not? 20:34, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

Sorry bro... my intentions went to shit, as usual :) -- Y not? 21:00, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

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Hi Y, since you are interested in meetups in DC, I'd like to invite you to attend the Cato Institute's "Wikipedia and Legislative Data" events on March 14. (There's also an all day workshop on March 15; let me know if you are interested, we may be able to add more people.)

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speedy deletion for wael nasr

I reviewed the bio based on your recommendation. please read it maybe it is ok now. one issue is a lot of the references would be in Arabic and many of them are not online too. but we tried our best. Given Wikipedia is an international effort, maybe you should be more considerate with postings from around the globe where meeting your exact criteria might be more difficult Amronasr (talk) 17:32, 17 May 2013 (UTC)

DC WikiSalon on May 24

Wikimedia DC invites you to join us for our next DC WikiSalon, which will be held on the evening of May 24 at our K Street office.

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We look forward to seeing you there! Kirill ^[talk] 18:24, 17 May 2013 (UTC)

Move of 2013 Cleveland, Ohio, missing trio

Hi; even though this is a minor move, I'd appreciate it if you would comment on the article's talk page regarding the move. (I realize it's just a typographical change, and one I do agree with personally, but my concern is that it bypassed move protection when the title has been very contentious. Even my proposal to just drop "2013" for now met opposition, despite everyone hating the current title. This might upset some other editors more than me.) A simple note about the rationale would be appreciated, since we've been stuck in lengthy move-related discussions since the article was created. Thanks. – 2001:db8:: (rfc | diff) 15:06, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

Done. -- Y not? 15:38, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

Thanks, and I replied with my note of support for this change. I really just wanted to preemptively avoid any heated "OMG, silent admin move despite our 5 billion open move proposals!!!", also given that even my addition of a simple comma before move-protection was applied (to comply with MOS) was seen negatively by some. – 2001:db8:: (rfc | diff) 16:18, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

Yeah, I don't think it's too good of an idea for an admin to just walk up to an article that has a very active renaming discussion going on and just impose their will on it. That was basically a WP:SUPERVOTE move, the sort of thing that makes people think admins have no respect for "regular" users and just do whatever they want. Beeblebrox (talk) 16:19, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

Yeah I agree with you. I didn't check the talk page. I saw the silly name, so I fixed it. Had I checked the talk page, I would surely not have moved it. -- Y not? 17:26, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

If anyone objects to the new name, I will happily revert myself. -- Y not? 17:28, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

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Join us at the NLM next week, either in person or online, to learn about NLM resources, hear some great speakers, and do some editing!

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On Tuesday, 28 May there will be a community Wikipedia meeting at the United States National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland - with a second on Thursday, 30 May for those who can't make it on Tuesday. You can participate either in-person, or via an online webinar. If you attend in person, USB sticks (but not external drives) are ok to use.

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Lautenberg

Hey just wanted to drop you a line and explain why I did what I did. The reason I changed it is to avoid confusion. We list US Senators and State Senators both on the board. When you just put "Senator" for New Jersey, it can be interpreted both ways. So with members of Congress, we put the distinction out there to avoid the confusion. We usually also call them members to help the people across the pond understand the levels of government like we would address their membership as Members of Parliament. As for the Cause of Death, we get as specific as the article states- in this case the article says "U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) died Monday morning due to complications from viral pneumonia." I guess we could split up the bacterial cases from the viral cases, but we list it as complications from pneumonia. Any questions just drop me a line over on the old talk page. Have a good wiki day.Sunnydoo (talk) 15:44, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

OK, no problem. We've grown pretty rigid over the years... :) -- Y not? 19:38, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

inre Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Christabel (2002 film) and James Fotopoulos

To any with a record of improving content to serve the project and its readers, the term "inclusionist" is interesting. Perhaps better if used only to "label" those who, even if wishing topics kept, do not actively address issues they have pointed out as addressable. However, I would not be offended if you labeled me an "incredible IMPROVINIST" (Chuckle). On the other side of the coin (and this is not you, for you DO create content... making you perhaps label-able as a content "CREATIONIST"), would it be proper to label those who do not add or improve content or those who send articles to AFd, simply as "deletionists"? I suppose the use of such labels toward others is not really helpful, but thank you for sharing. Cheers. Schmidt, ^{MICHAEL Q.}03:00, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

The articles look a lot better, I must admit. Subjects are still hella marginal though. Wish you would apply your considerable talents and work ethic toward articles on truly meaningful topics. Lord knows, there's so much room for improvement everywhere, that's it's a shame to expend so much effort on this dude and his silly experimental movies. --Y not? 16:08, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

I'll leave the popular topics to those who do not wish a challenge. I think my best service to the project is in improving those film topics that might otherwise fall through the cracks and be lost to us. Thank you. Pretty much as long as media has paid attention to "this dude and his silly experimental movies", so can we. He may be avante garde and experimental (as was ALL film work 100 years ago), but when enough sources have taken notice... we do well do so also. Wikipedia may be the most popular online encyclopedia, but that does not mean we include only the most popular or meaningful topics. More to do. Cheers. Schmidt, ^{MICHAEL Q.} 20:00, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Integrity
		In appreciation of your withdrawal and closes of the above mentioned articles. Thank you, Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 20:06, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

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Rapid7 Page was of value

Greetings,

I just want to express my disappointment that the Rapid7 page has been deleted. It contained lots of useful information about the company, which is 10 years old, has 300 employees, and is one of the most important in the computer security industry. I wish I could do something to get the page back, or at least see previous versions. Is it possible to restore the page?

Best regards, Curran Kelleher — Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.118.227.1 (talk) 13:17, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

Dear Curran -- Do you work there or something? If you don't have a conflict of interest, feel free to write a neutral article from reliable secondary sources about the company. The article that was twice deleted was extremely spammy. -- Y not? 14:34, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

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2013 Rostelecom Cup

Hey there, Y! Hope you are doing well today. I just wanted to follow up on the edit summary you left in response to the G11 CSD tag I left on the article noted above. I actually don't consider the article "spam", per se. I do, however, consider it wholly promotional, since it merely serves to promote an event yet to take place, i.e., November 2013. Note also that the article uses past tense and only sources to the subject's website. What are your thoughts here? I would welcome feedback. In all regards, your work is appreciate. Best regards, Cindy(talk) 22:48, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

OK. The G11 tag was still inappropriate. It is used only on obvious cases of spam. Any argument along the lines of "this article is premature" is not a speedy deletion rationale. -- Y not? 13:23, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

Regarding the Dovado article

The article was not advertising, it in no way said anything that can even remotely be consderered advertising, The links to dovados website was a reference for the product list and the router Dovado Pro is actually called that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Miningpyropony (talk • contribs) 06:33, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

Online Production Music

Hello. Can you tell us why you have deleted our company page Online Production Music. We are registered as this name with companies house and a well known music publisher, own copyrights of over 1500 music titles. We await an explanation for removing our wiki site please. Best regards, Josh — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.153.114.182 (talk) 17:33, 9 June 2013 (UTC)

You may have just explained it lol... Please don't use this encyclopedia for the promotion of your business. -- Y not? 11:07, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

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Michael Karkoc

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Thanks for your addition of the article regarding Michael Karkoc. You may want to see the comments at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Biography#Michael Karkoc.--CaroleHenson (talk) 14:41, 16 June 2013 (UTC)

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Creating page that was previously deleted

Hello, I plan to create a page on a Egyptian political party that was deleted. The notice is here stating that the page was previously deleted. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Republican_People%27s_Party_%28Egypt%29&action=edit&redlink=1 What should I do besides contacting the administrator who deleted the original page so it won't be deleted again? Thanks in advance, David O. Johnson (talk) 00:35, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

The article that was deleted was promotional in nature. Feel free to create a neutral article composed of facts soured to reliable secondary sources. Read wp:v if you need a further idea of what that involves. Good luck, let me know how it turns out. -- Y not? 05:07, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

I received a notice that the page I created was marked as reviewed, so it seems like it will not be deleted. Thanks for your help again. David O. Johnson (talk) 05:57, 20 June 2013 (UTC)

it looks just fine, I'm sure we'll keep it. You should have seen the crappy spam job that was put up before. Leaflet-worthy :) -- Y not? 01:53, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

Spam Edit

I appreciate your review/edit of my additions. Only question I have is why is it acceptable for similar companies such as Coyote Logistics can list services, but it was deleted on BlueGrace Logistics ? My point was to only match it to a profile that was similar and has been accepted by the Wiki community. What pieces could I add that would not be considered spam, but could provide knowledgeable/notable information. Thank you JLJ13BG (talk) 12:48, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

Don't think it was "accepted". I deleted it as spam. As for your last question, it seems to me that you work there. You have a conflict of interest. A disinterested editor can add materials sourced from WP:RS reliable secondary sources. Which are slim to none on your company, which is why I voted to delete at AfD. -- Y not? 14:03, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

I disagree that a disinterested editor would not be compelled to add articles. This would be the same for all medium to large sized businesses who are privately held. However, I feel there is enough nobility to allow for a continued Wiki page. I apologize for thinking Coyote was acceptable, I just tried to use a comparison to make that appeared to be of an acceptable format. In fairness, I felt Coyote's page was highly tooled to spam in comparison to verbiage on BlueGrace Logistics. My role in editing BlueGrace Logistics was to only correct errors that existed on the page, such as the title (previously Blue-Grace Group, which is incorrect), and add notable sources such as the Inc 5000 ranking and recent public sources such as Smart Business, Inbound Logistics, Business Observer, and other industry recognition. What reliable secondary sources do you recommend BlueGrace Logistics have or what would you suggest for the page to be upheld? Thank you JLJ13BG (talk) 14:52, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

No apology necessary. Do you work at BlueGrace? -- Y not? 14:55, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

Sorry, I did not see you asked this question. I do not work for BlueGrace. I work for a MMA focused company. BlueGrace has been a sponsor of fighters in the MMA/UFC industry, has indirectly been around us in the MMA arena, and has helped a lot of locals gyms. I was simply looking to correct their information and I am aware of some of their links as I follow them on Facebook and Twitter. My company is not on Wikipedia, and probably will not be as its not notable yet. Thanks for monitoring my edits, I have never done any of this until I started editing this stuff and I have learned a lot since I have joined. Thanks JLJ13BG (talk) 12:43, 28 June 2013 (UTC)

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Hi, Y. I've noticed some of your edits of adding <!-- Long comment to get out of Special:Shortpages. Long comment to get out of Special:Shortpages. Long comment to get out of Special:Shortpages. -->, but why not use {{subst:long comment}} instead? BTW, thanks for patrolling the page I created. --Zhuyifei1999 (talk) 09:08, 20 June 2013 (UTC)

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Created redirect page for this hospital, as was allowed in the AfD discussion about it. Bill Pollard (talk) 00:47, 29 June 2013 (UTC)

To be clear, you didn't need my permission to do that... That was just a suggestion, but redirects are cheap and creating one is an editorial decision just like any other. Be well. -- Y not? 01:25, 29 June 2013 (UTC)

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Hello, I'm here because of the TTTech page that has been deleted by you. I saw it was discussed for deletion so I started editing and verifying a lot of the content. I corrected a lot of the things that were mentioned in the discussion for deletion, spending hours to add multiple sources. I would have been happy to discuss how to further improve the page - maybe a point or two could have been omitted and the language could have been improved too. But I don't understand how this could have been accused of being purely promotional when the page also included controversies and such.

I have looked up the page because I'm a student at the Technical University of Vienna and I took several lectures with professor Poledna and professor Kopetz who are both founding members of this company and acknowledged in their field. I found the page to be informative. In addition, I have just seen last week that TTTech has won an export price by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber so it is indeed a well known corporation here. I know you're not supposed to compare but I can't help thinking TTTech has partnerships with Audi, Boeing, Airbus etc. and if I look up those company pages they are no different from this one so in that context the deletion seemed a bit quick to me. I have since continued working on the article - it is now in my sandbox. I hope we can talk about reconsidering this deletion, thank you already! Sathescha (talk) 11:08, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

I closed the deletion discussion in accordance to the consensus I found there. If you think I closed it incorrectly, you're welcome to appeal it at WP:DRV. -- Y not? 11:35, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

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Hello, Y. I'm writing with regard to your recent editorial deletion decision. First off, let me start out by saying I am not completely opposed to TNT, generally, and I agree the article needed to be pared down. But given that there was still an active discussion happening, with a new user participating one day before your decision -- I do not understand how you decided that "no one else was likely to join the morass". Perhaps I just don't understand the timeline for editorial decisions -- but, without knowing the protocol or rules about this specifically, this seemed abrupt. Also, there was still discussion happening about the reliability of WV and WW in the noticeboard. On that page there was a general consensus that the sources were reliable. I only mention this not to argue the merits of the case either way -- but to inquire if this in particular was part of your decision either way. Eulerianpath (talk) 16:33, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Eulerianpath, The debate ran the regulation week, and then another week, and then appeared on the overdue AfD list. So ample time was taken for people to come and opine. I am not sure what noticeboard you're referring to. -- Y not? 22:03, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

I, too, disagree with your close of this debate and deletion of the article. You concluded that there was no consensus. Deletion policy clearly states that if there is no consensus, the article is kept. That is the automatic result of a No consensus close. So why did you close "Delete" if you found no consensus? TNT is an essay, and policy trumps essays. You said my remarks were TL/DR but I was offering a policy based response to 12 separate comments by the nominator. I respectfully request that you withdraw your close. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 20:57, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Cullen, I read your writings in full. I agree that the nom made a ton of comments. This was one ugly AfD. Which is why I closed it funny, IAR, by reference to an essay, and without prejudice to recreation. If your RS are good enough to to sustain a proper article, go ahead and recreate the thing. I am just not sure, with all these policy arguments you've made, that there is enough substantive content in the RS to have an article -- it seems that all or most of it is tangential. I am not going to withdraw my delete close - because it's not even a real delete close. Let me know if you need me to temporarily userfy the deleted contents for you. -- Y not? 22:03, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Please do so. Cullen³²⁸ Let's discuss it 01:19, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

See User:Cullen328/Platypus -- Y not? 15:44, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

Y, here is the noticeboard I was referring to -- WP:RS/N -- the noticeboard on reliable sources. In the discussion, Cerejota and I disagreed over whether the Workers Vanguard and Weekly Worker were reliable for establishing notability. He put it to the noticeboard -- and they agreed it was notable. ItsmeJudith also said that that the german paper was stronger for establishing notability. Others on the board commented in agreement. This was why I was saying that closing the discussion for delete was premature --because it had only recently been posted to the other noticeboard. This is how e.g. Cullen heard about it. Also -- you never mentioned RyanGrant. I only mention this because in the great length of the discussion, it seems their arguments were lost. It seems that there are many more established editors who thought the article was a keep than the ones you mentioned in your decision. I think a rewrite would be best -- but, based on the above new information, I respectfully request that you withdraw your close. 166.147.104.159 (talk) 16:02, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

Could we please not revisit this any further? You can help Cullen rewrite it. -- Y not? 17:26, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

Ok, that's fine. 18:51, 16 July 2013 (UTC)Eulerianpath (talk)

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"This level of breathless coverage is inappropriate." – And why is that? It passes WP:GNG requirements and none of the deletion arguments is sufficient to overcome the presumption that an article is appropriate. I don't see any policy or guideline that makes a valid reason to delete, and you didn't identify one either. I note specifically that one delete !voter says "fails WP:GNG" and that is simply flat out false. Not a question of interpretation, but wrong on the facts. Another !delete voter says "original research", again wrong on the facts. Others claim that they aren't convinced that it's a notable subject, but Wikipedia is not about what individual editors are convinced of, it's what WP:RS reliable sources say, and the article was supported by reliable sources. Quale (talk) 01:49, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

dude... DRV this if you want -- Y not? 12:10, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

Yeah, got over it, dude. That article was pants and you know it. Perhaps you should work on more encyclopedic articles, you know, like DNA or Charlemagne, rather than fancruft about some nerdy board game. Eating Pizzadude (talk) 16:45, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

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Deleted page: OSL Consulting

Hello,

I was wondering whether you could help me in neutralising the wikipedia article 'OSL Consulting', since you've deleted it because it was 'unambiguously promotional'? I have no idea how that article was different to a lot of other articles out there about organisations. Your help is much appreciated. Thanks.

My guess is that you cannot "neutralise" it at all, because you have a conflict of interest. Am I right? This encyclopedia is supposed to contain information that is gleaned from reliable secondary sources. If the company has been the subject of mutiple piece of such secondary coverage, a disinterested user can create an article based on the information in such sources. That's the only way. As for the "other organizations", you're right, there's plenty of crap on here. We cannot delete it faster than y'all put it up. -- Y not? 13:36, 2 August 2013 (UTC)

Albert Laszlo Haines

In your closing statement to the recent AfD for Albert Laszlo Haines, you stated that "The result was keep in order to move to an article about the case. Only reason I am not moving it immediately is it's not obvious to me what it should be moved to. I'll try to remember to check back here in a week or two, and if it's not moved by then, I'll move it to something." [34] Nothing substantive appears to have been done, and it seems to me that there are serious problems with the article as it stands. Do you have any further thoughts? AndyTheGrump (talk) 15:32, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

thanks for the reminder -- Y not? 15:49, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for changing the name of the article to Detention of Albert Haines. For consistency what about moving John Hunt (psychiatric patient) to Campaign for John Hunt or something as mentioned in the AfD? Sighola2 (talk) 14:07, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

Propose it in the normal course, seek consensus etc. Or if you think it's not controversial, just do it yourself. You don't need administrator help to move an article. -- Y not? 14:15, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

I tried before and I don't think it's controversial or an active page but I don't seem to have any move tab. Sighola2 (talk) 15:04, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

You're too new. You can move things when your account is autoconfirmed. See WP:AUTOCONFIRM -- Y not? 15:33, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

Your previous account can move it. Why did you start a new one? -- Y not? 15:34, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

Oh thought I'd done enough edits to be autoconfirmed, didn't realise only been 3 days - apols. Last nick, dunno felt I had to get away psychologically to refocus where can be productive. Sighola2 (talk) 16:08, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

Hi

Could you please inform me why OSL Consulting was removed, just wondering? And if so how could the previous article be formatted/changed to fit in wikipedia standard. Thanks. Zabranos (talk) 07:48, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

Because it was spam. See above. -- Y not? 12:17, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

Kids-r deletion

Who are you? Why did you delete the article on you own? Weren't you able to read through the discussion? — Preceding unsigned comment added by MichaelDudko (talk • contribs) 22:47, 6 August 2013 (UTC)

I'm user Y. Nice to meet you. Indeed I was. -- Y not? 00:42, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

I have reverted your edits to the debate. We don't edit debates after they're closed. Appeals go here: WP:DRV -- Y not? 00:48, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

I think that Michael wants incubation of what was deleted. Maybe you can userfy the article for him? Place it at User:MichaelDudko/Kids-R? Erik (talk | contribs) 00:54, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

he's a blatant promoter and a single purpose account. I'm not going to userfy it. If those sources ever materialize, we can talk then. But this guy can't write the article, obviously. I think Michael should quit grinding this particular axe already. -- Y not? 01:04, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

Let's assume good faith and not bite. You should know this already. It is simple enough to userfy the page. The consensus is clear for now. Maybe the topic will become notable, maybe it won't. But we should strive to encourage further editing, in spite of this initial article not being kept in the mainspace. Erik (talk | contribs) 01:17, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

Erik (talk | contribs), thank you very much for understanding - you are absolutely right. Is there any way to restore the original source code for that article? Also, if you don't mind me asking I have another question. I'm just trying to understand how the system works. Let's say several Wiki-contributors agree on something (like in our case), is it legitimate that a random (like Y not?) and irrelevant to a topic user may interfere and autocratically override all other wiki-contributers and delete an entire article? I mean it should be somehow regulated and in some cases it should even hold such users accountable, should it? My point is, that there was a certain amount of work and time contributed to Wiki by multiple contributors - and as we all know time has subjectively unequal value. Let's say there are professional contributors who serve to protect the freedom of speech and genuineness and accessibility of information, they do their work and suddenly their work is deleted by someone who wasn't objective at all (for example by a child, or by a person simply unable to reason due to his/her personal pre justice towards a topic, or simply there are people who want to attract certain attention to get a feeling of any importance). My point is that, wikipedia contributors need to stand up for the freedom and for impartial judgement and start e-prosecuting the unreasoning contributors. Why? 'IMPORTANT!' Recently I've been on a business summit where the founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales again desperately tried to fundraise for Wiki - but as always there were no businesses nor willing to support it. Why? Because businesses are afraid to donate or to invest into an online resource where any random user like (Y not?) may easily deteriorate an entire resource without reasoning. Hence, if wiki-society is liberal we all need to stand up for the freedom and accessibility and give a lesson to the unreasoning users - otherwise, wikipedia itself will eventually disappear, and that would be a tragedy for both - ordinary people and professional contributors, and for the users who toy out here (unreasoning contributors). Some may say - 'no way man'. Well, Wiki is still a company and it has an everyday, growing with the speed of generated information, overhead: Wiki does need to pay salaries, to rent office spaces and pay for servers. Guess what - so far it is one of the biggest financial disappointments in the history of internet and it has already almost disappeared for several times. So, unless we want to believe in miracles, we - the reasoning contributors who serve to protect the freedom of speech and genuineness and accessibility of information - need to join our efforts and mentor (and in some cases even rule out) the unreasoning users who deem themselves contributors. “When we no longer hold people responsible for their choices, civility and common sense will be diminished.” - Robert A. Levy Michael Dudko 13:54, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

Reply to {{help me}} request: This is not really a place to use the help me template. Help requests using {{help me}} are answered by regular users like me. You are already communicating with an Admin on this issue who is providing you the correct guidance. There is really nothing a regular editor can do to help with this matter. —    Bill W.    (Talk)  (Contrib)  — 14:04, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

• Thank you very much —    Bill W.    (Talk)  (Contrib)   for the advise - will do so Michael Dudko 13:37, 8 August 2013 (UTC)

Cmon Erik, how am I supposed to treat this guy if he's the writer and director of this film, runs around putting up walls of text at the AfD, blanking my goddamn userpage, and whining up a storm about his precious movie! -- Y not? 18:25, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

Michael - once and for all, in case this is not yet clear: you are single-purpose editor out to promote your movie. You may not create or edit any article connected to your movie because you have a conflict of interest. The article was nominated for deletion and discussed by the community, and an elected administrator closed the debate after the requisite 7 days, finding a consensus to delete. Your extensive contributions to said debate were summarily ignored, by the way, because of your conflict of interest. Now, if you would oblige me, go promote your film elsewhere. Start a facebook page, or buy a godaddy domain name and advertise your film until you're blue in the face. Just don't do on this encyclopedia. And if you continue to whine, vandalize my userpage, edit debates after they are closed, and promote your film here, you will be blocked from editing by another administrator. -- Y not? 18:25, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

• Y not?, I believe you language (this guy, etc.) is inappropriate for someone administrating an intelligent online resource of information. You judgement is profoundly lacking ability to analyze the incentives of other contributors. Regarding you thoughts and recommendations on promo - I would hesitate to publish that for public. First, Wikipedia hardly can be used to market products and services as it targets a certain interest-groups seeking to access foremost informative resources. Re your recommendations on online marketing - thank you very much, but I would rather rely on a knowledge of a skilled someone with at least any relevant track record. Yet, appreciate your worry. regards Michael Dudko 13:37, 8 August 2013 (UTC)

Goodbye, Michael Dudko. -- Y not? 14:37, 8 August 2013 (UTC)

Y, there's no question that Michael is editing out of self-interest to have a Wikipedia article about his documentary. Regardless, we should be able to engage with such persons cordially, not brusquely. The outcome of the AfD was always going to be that it did not belong in the mainspace. However, there is still a possibility that the topic will become notable, so it is not inappropriate to provide the editor with the page in his userspace. In this case, a severe conflict of interest would be adding only or mostly positive reviews to the article, but with the film not yet released, it would only be basic information. WP:COI#Non-controversial edits allows editing or suggestions for changes or corrections based on sourcing. Maybe this will be the only article the editor will work on, maybe it won't, but we should be willing to discuss and disagree without being disagreeable. Erik (talk | contribs) 16:32, 8 August 2013 (UTC)

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Reggie Sears

Hi, please could you desalt Reggie Sears? I'd like to move Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Reggie Sears there. Thank you.--Launchballer 23:29, 12 August 2013 (UTC)

Has consensus on notability changed since the AfD? Can you show me the discussion? -- Y not? 00:13, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

There isn't consensus on it. As far as I'm concerned, he passes WP:MUSICBIO criterion #1. Would you like me to start a request for unprotection?--Launchballer 08:39, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

I guess so. You need a new consensus to recreate. -- Y not? 12:25, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

That's not a recreation, though, it's a new article. Where do I ask?--Launchballer 14:01, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

It's not an identical recreation, but it is certainly a recreation. Your subject has been AfD'ed and found non-notable. Maybe WP:RFPP or WP:DRV... not sure, honestly. -- Y not? 14:06, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

Use DRV. "Deletion Review may be used ... 3.if significant new information has come to light since a deletion that would justify recreating the deleted page" -- Y not? 14:08, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

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TravelShark

Hi Y,

Fellow lawyer here who used to work near Foggy Bottom. Can you check on TravelShark: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_Shark Nominated for deletion, but it's notable. Can you remove that flag? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bostonbarrister1 (talk • contribs) 23:58, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

Sorry fellow lawyer, I have deleted it. It's not notable, and a thinly disguised promotional effort to boot. -- Y not? 01:25, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

Zachary Cale

Hi Y, I was about to create a page for the musician Zachary Cale. However, noticed that you deleted a page about this subject on 14 November 2012. I am unsure of the content that was on this past page, however I would like to create a new page for this artist, but wanted to make sure the content is accepted by wikipedia administrators.

Some sources I have for him are listed below. It's not exhaustive of his presence online, however these seem the most informative.

http://www.spin.com/articles/zachary-cale-hold-fast-track-premiere/ http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/141157-zachary-cale-noise-of-welcome http://www.sonicscoop.com/2010/05/05/all-hands-electric-a-brooklyn-artist-collective-modern-musical-co-op/ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/18/nyregion/brooklyn-factory-gives-second-life-to-used-records.html http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/nycs-best-local-musicians/ http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6549 http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/zachary-cale-noise-welcome http://thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/albums/zachary-cale-noise-of-welcome-77860 http://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/the-zachary-cale-band/20055161-3738551 http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Zachary_Cale/

And German Wikipedia: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zachary_Cale

Please let me know if you think I can proceed. (Also forgive any bad wikipedia etiquette on my part... 1st time user and all...) Thanks!

— Preceding unsigned comment added by Aymartini (talk • contribs) 03:15, 14 August 2013 (UTC) 

Aymartini (talk) 03:30, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

which prong of WP:MUSIC does he meet? -- Y not? 03:45, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

1. Has been the subject of multiple, non-trivial, published works appearing in sources that are reliable, not self-published, and are independent from the musician or ensemble itself. --Aymartini — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aymartini (talk • contribs) 23:33, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

Haven't read your sources, but I presumptively believe you. Go for it. Would advise you to spell it out on the talk page, lest people try to have it deleted again. -- Y not? 00:23, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

'K, thanks! Will do. Also, should I assume you mean this talk page and not elsewhere? -- Aymartini (talk) 00:40, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

I mean the talk page of the article you're creating -- Y not? 19:09, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

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Mass AfD nominations

Hi Y, I broke up the nominations into individual nominations as you suggested. The reason for each is lack evidence of notability in sources and searches. I hope sources can be found to establish notability for some, but people who get paid (and sock to do it) are typically getting paid to get articles on non-notable companies and persons as I have observed. After nominating a first batch about a month ago with all deleted, I thought it would be more helpful if I just listed them in batches on one page, but I see your point so it's not an approach I will take in the future.I am One of Many (talk) 19:09, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

Cyvera

Hi Y I was wondering if you could help me understand how to rewrite the artucle 'Cyvera' which you have deleted lately. I belive that there is a format to wtite informatively without advertising. Thanks in advance MORISabcd — Preceding unsigned comment added by MORISabsd (talk • contribs) 20:01, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

Like any article. Find reliable secondary sources about Cyvera. Draw facts from such sources. Create an article out of them. If they don't exist, you can't. Company website doesn't count. And if you work there, you can't write it. Simple, really. -- Y not? 20:09, 20 August 2013 (UTC)

Help with article

Hi there,

I was hoping you could help me to make my wiki page live. It is a notable piece (to be expanded upon) but it was previously deleted no reasons given. I believe this is a valid article, though small as of now, I was hoping you could in some way help me publish this as I am unsure how to go about it.

Kind Regards, Ryan A.M

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Ryanalanmorris/sandbox

— Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryanalanmorris (talk • contribs) 20:45, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Yes, I see. I don't think Cleeng is notable, and I assume you work there, or are acting for them somehow, which would be a conflict of interest. Anyway, you don't need anyone's permission to write an article. But don't be surprised if people try to have it deleted. -- Y not? 20:54, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

NOPE! It's been deleted by consensus here: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Cleeng. You cannot put it up. I'll delete your sandbox revision for you. -- Y not? 20:56, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Hi Y,

I'm a bit confused that you assume I'm associated with this company, this is not the case. I was just trying to create a wiki entry for a site I use and I believe IS notable. I looked over the archived debate link you posted and it seems even though it is a year old there was little cause for deletion then and now, a year later with an even stronger web presence, even less so.

Regards, Ryan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryanalanmorris (talk • contribs) 21:57, 22 August 2013 (UTC)

I noticed this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipmunk page which is quite obviously less notable but hasn't been deleted or even flagged. It seems maybe things can be a little prejudiced in this environment. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryanalanmorris (talk • contribs) 22:04, 22 August 2013 (UTC)

Yup, you nailed it. Prejudice explains the phenomena you have observed :) -- Y not? 01:57, 23 August 2013 (UTC)

No, I don't think I nailed it, and probably prejudiced was a strong/wrong choice of words. There is no need to be mockingly sarcastic, that doesn't seem very professional for someone in your position, I have seen this in some of your language and attitude with others. I was trying to make valid point in regards to the link I posted. Ryan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryanalanmorris (talk • contribs) 09:22, 23 August 2013 (UTC)

give it up, Ryan. They discussed it and deleted it. Why don't you work on a non-cleeng-related article instead. -- Y not? 12:28, 23 August 2013 (UTC)

Morning277 puppets seem to think you are a pushover, but how little do they know!  :) I am One of Many (talk) 00:24, 24 August 2013 (UTC)

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go complain to whomever you want. -- Y not? 23:51, 24 August 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for your go ahead, I had already started that process though, it's surprising how hard it is to complain in any form about the behavior of the people that work for Wikipedia. An arbitration committee review is one way to go about it but a bit extreme, there isn't so much else. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ryanalanmorris (talk • contribs) 00:58, 25 August 2013 (UTC)

Aliases

On Manning I think Chelsea Manning should note her former name, since some people will be searching for her that way (and will not be able to find the link otherwise, not knowing her new name). I agree there shouldn't be two listings; it can just note the past name on the same line. – SJ + 03:12, 23 August 2013 (UTC)

makes sense -- Y not? 12:26, 23 August 2013 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Articles_for_creation/Brittany_Lee

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Dental Departures Inc

I recreated the page and left what I think would justify why it deserves a page. Smyrnette (talk) 19:17, 26 August 2013 (UTC)

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Hello,

I just got the message that the page I was making for a very interesting recording artist was deleted. After reading through the possible reasons for a page's deletion, I am questionable as to why this page was deleted.

The page makes it clear that Mike Sabath is a notable person, making many contributions to not only the music business but as well to helping others. Not only is Mike Sabath a notable person, but the article also has many links to various pages.

So, I am asking if it is possible to undelete this article so I may continue working on it.

Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Musicreviewer98 (talk • contribs) 21:22, 26 August 2013 (UTC)

I'll do it if you can point out some significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject. -- Y not? 21:40, 26 August 2013 (UTC)

Alright I added three references of companies that wrote articles on Mike Sabath.

Do I need links to the articles as well or will this be ok? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Musicreviewer98 (talk • contribs) 21:57, 26 August 2013 (UTC)

Solidarités International page deletion

Hi,

I see that the page I translated Solidarités_International was deleted for being unambiguous advertising and for being copyright material. What part is the copyright material? What part is the advertising? It does not seem to fit the profiles for those guidelines.

At any rate, it was a direct translation of the French page and if one should be deleted, so should the other.

Cheers — Preceding unsigned comment added by Iamagloworm (talk • contribs) 09:25, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

Just for advertising (G11), not for copyright. I didn't even get to copyright, to be honest. I am not a sysop on French WP and I do not know their deletion standards, which might very well differ from ours. Feel free to nominate it for deletion there if you like. -- Y not? 14:20, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

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Will do. -- Y not? 15:36, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

Thank you. Would you mind restoring the talk page as well? Deadbeef 15:42, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

Thanks. I appreciate your willingness to take another look at the article. Deadbeef 17:49, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

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Deletion of Yazan Halwani article- Establishing Significance and Notability

Hello Y,

With regards to the deletion of the article on Yazan Halwani, pleases note that he is a person (as sources below indicate) and that the article conforms with the notability guidelines. The main newspapers and publications in Lebanon have independently written on him. Television stations have also interviewed him independently. He has also been the subject of many blog articles written by independent bloggers. You can find material on him in English, French and Arabic. All notability guidelines are met: significant coverage (multiple articles on Yazan Halwani specifically), reliability (very reliable and leading publications in Lebanon such as Daily Star, Annahar & L'Orient le Jour), sources (presented below and secondary), independent of the subject (written independently by the various authors) & presumed. Please find below the sources I refer to above (that allow you to see that he is a person and that he conforms with wikipedia's notability guidelines):

The Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Lifestyle/2013/Feb-09/205688-i-like-to-write-beirut-as-its-the-city-that-gave-us-everything.ashx)

The Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Art/2013/Aug-22/228162-club-presents-street-art-as-a-spectator-sport.ashx#axzz2dS5krWmn)

L’Orient le Jour (http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/823065/yazan-halwani-fait-ricaner-les-murs-de-joumhouriat-al-mawz-.html) Courrier International (http://www.courrierinternational.com/article/2013/07/25/yazan-halwani-sur-un-cedre-perche)

Annahar (http://newspaper.annahar.com/article/56474-IN--%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D9%8A%D8%B2%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%AE%D8%B1%D8%B2%D8%AE%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA%D9%87-%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%81-%D9%81%D9%86%D9%8A

Now Media (https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/features/yazan-halwani-is-painting-our-city)

Beirut.com (http://www.beirut.com/l/14734)

Beirut.com (http://www.beirut.com/l/27429)

Interview with Yazan on Future Television (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIc_1_U5L9w)

Interview with Yazan Halwani on LBCI for Guiness World Record graffiti

Oasis Magazine Blog (http://oasis-mag.blogspot.com/2013/08/oasis-magazine-issue-24-cover-artist.html)

Visual Therapy (http://www.visualtherapyonline.com/?p=28194)

Abir Ghattas Blog (http://abirghattas.com/bliss-streets-ali-abdallah-yazans-graffiti-art/)

Jaqueline Hadel Blog (http://jacquelinemhadel.wordpress.com/2013/08/24/beirut-street-art-yazan-halwani-tasso/ & http://jacquelinemhadel.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/beirut-street-art-calligraphy-door-by-yazan-halwani/)

Tiziana Cauli Blog (http://tizianacauli.wordpress.com/2013/07/06/painting-the-wall/)

Rana Jarbou Blog (http://ranajarbou.blogspot.com/2013/08/blog-post.html)

Manchester School of Samba Blog (http://msamba.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/beirut-street-art-calligraphy-door-by-yazan-halwani/)

Can we please include the article?

Thank you,

Best regards,

Manal — Preceding unsigned comment added by Manal MH (talk • contribs) 12:11, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Deletion of Barstool Sports

Y- Wikipedia needs to stop deleting Barstool Sports' page. As a media personality, its founder has been featured on 20/20, Inside Edition, ESPN, and dozens of other sources. It is a top 5000 site in the world, responsible for Jenna Marbles popularity, and its concert tours have exposed then up and coming artists like Avicii and Mac Miller. It's a cultural mainstay in Boston and within the University scene nationwide. I fail to understand why the article was deleted. While in its current form it was phenomenally crude, I'm sure with time it would have been rapidly brought to Wikipedia's standards. A quick check of facebook finds that it has more likes than deadspin. The Inquirer and Mirror newspaper on Nantucket has a page that isn't slated for deletion, and that only has 10,000 readers daily during peak tourist season. Barstool is the 903rd highest viewed site in the US according to Alexa and reaches 2m viewers each month. How is that not relevant? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.48.58.4 (talk) 12:51, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Y - I second what the user above posted. Barstool Sports is highly notable throughout the Boston area. It has certainly grown significantly in its reach and the stories it breaks since 2009. I'd call to question whether your distaste for the Boston Red Sox likewise conflicts with any fair deletion discussion initiated by yourself. Wikipedia should have a page for Barstool Sports; to delete it on the grounds that it was deleted years ago is akin to deleting a page about The New York Times at its founding and deleting all attempts to recreate it even after it became the country's most widely read newspaper decades later. There's a real problem with that logic. I just a moment ago came to Wikipedia to look up information on it and was shocked to find no entry and that a recent attempt to create one was deleted. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.133.12.123 (talk) 18:51, 22 October 2013 (UTC)

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Deletion of Barstool Sports, 2nd post

Still no reply re: Barstool Sports. I'd like some clarification on this, as it would certainly seem to meet Wikipedia's guidelines for relevancy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.48.58.4 (talk) 18:47, 13 September 2013 (UTC)

I closed the deletion debate in accordance with this encyclopedia's policies. Feel free to appeal my actions at wikipedia:deletion review -- Y not? 19:07, 13 September 2013 (UTC)

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Gabriel of Komana

Hi, You reverted the successor of Gabriel of Komana in his article. I'm fairly sure that the information was correct, but I can't confirm it via a RS. Just a note that the way you phrased the removal could be read as making fun of someones name. No biggy, but if you can find a RS for who the successor is, that would be great. Hobit (talk) 23:00, 3 November 2013 (UTC)

Getcha Job sounded like vandalism. Mockery of the dead subject. -- Y not? 00:06, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

I agree, but it turns out he's a fairly well-known theologian. I can't confirm he is the successor, but it seems likely and was added by what looks like a good editor. Hobit (talk) 00:15, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

I googled him, he's real. I don't see any RS about succession though... -- Y not? 02:12, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

That's where I'm at too. Hopefully others can help. I've asked the guy who added it initially. Thanks! Hobit (talk) 04:31, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

Ygnacio López Mendoza

If I add López Mendoza to the article, am I inmediatelly allowed to do the redirect? The guy was killed between Wednesday and yesterday during the drug war, I believe that we all agree that it was not an accident as he had signs of torture.--Andres arg (talk) 22:58, 8 November 2013 (UTC)

Sure -- Y not? 04:21, 9 November 2013 (UTC)

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Proposal

Let's run for ArbCom, baby. --Spike Wilbury (talk) 15:49, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

No fucking way. I barely have enough time to coach soccer. Can you imagine me wading through tl;dr evidence and imposing topic bans on unruly axe-grinders? I have less than zero interest in that job. I wouldn't run if someone offered to pay me. Besides for which, I obviously have no chance whatsoever of getting elected, what with my checkered past and penchant for IAR. But <3 u for the comedic suggestion! -- Y not? 15:53, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

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Please RESTORE deleted article Napoleon William Dible

I believe your good faith CSD tag of this article was a bit hasty. The article was stubbed and speedy deletion did not allow for the stub to be developed per WP:POTENTIAL. Your comment that there was "no explanation of significance" was both premature and inaccurate. If you had taken the time to review the prior edits by myself and other editors you would have seen that this man was of historic significance within the greater Kansas City area. While the material that I myself removed was copyvio, it demonstrated a potential for notability which has an even higher threshhold than CSD:A7. Please restore the article and its related talkpage so that this potential can be built upon. Thank you. F6697 ^{FORMERLY 66.97.209.215} _TALK 05:04, 30 December 2013 (UTC)

If you've got multiple reliable sources about Dible's life (as opposed to mentioning him), then please just recreate it. -- Y not? 13:23, 30 December 2013 (UTC)

I have put in a request for the needed (paywalled and offline) resources here. Until they arrive I am suspending my request for restore. As I was not the original creator of the article but rather was simply someone who came along and fixed a couple of problems I feel it is important that credit for creation of the article, no matter how much of a stub, belongs to that editor. Being able to say "I created that!" seems to be a source of pride here at WP and I would like to give credit where credit is due. If a deleted page is recreated from scratch what happens to the old "deleted" version? Is it still available or does it get overwritten? F6697 ^{FORMERLY 66.97.209.215} _TALK 17:43, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

nobody cares who started what, I suspect. I can bring it back to life if Dible is notable. You don't need a request - nothing prevents you or another from recreating it as soon as you're ready. -- Y not? 21:06, 1 January 2014 (UTC)

Leicester Blue Sox

Dear Y

I do not understand why you have deleted the Leicester Blue Sox page.

You said this is because we are an amateur baseball club.

Well if that is the case, why is there a page for the Nottingham Thieves baseball club, who are similar to us?

There are also similar pages for other local emerging non-professional sports clubs ie Leicester Falcons (American football), Leicester Dolly Rocket Rollers (Roller Derby) and Leicester Storm (Rugby League)

Please provide more information about your decision.

Mcc1333 Mcc1333 (talk) 09:41, 30 December 2013 (UTC)

Fine. I didn't realize there were other amateur teams with articles. Although we traditionally abide by our cherished principle WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS, in this case I will undelete and commence a proper deletion discussion. Perhaps the community will agree with you. Happy new year -- Y not? 13:29, 30 December 2013 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Murder of Jeff Whittington

I'd be interested to know why you closed as no consensus, 2 of the keep !votes were weak. And it is wel established in murder AfDs more than GNG is required as an event. LibStar (talk) 02:45, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Because I generally tend to discount delete votes where the material is sourced. If the event was important enough for coverage, we can cover it here. If you can find someone who's willing to re-close it and delete, they can go ahead, I won't object. -- Y not? 12:53, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Deletion review for Murder of Jeff Whittington

An editor has asked for a deletion review of Murder of Jeff Whittington. 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. LibStar (talk) 13:38, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

ok -- Y not? 15:01, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

PonyKart

Why did you delete PonyKart? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Janjtv (talk • contribs) 11:46, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/PonyKart -- Y not? 13:11, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Cairokee

Hello Y,

You've deleted the page Cairokee on basis that it is unknown or something like that. Well, it is the most popular band in Egypt, having over 350k fans on Facebook.

It was deleted long ago on September, 23rd 2006, as it was unknown at that time.

Well, I've seen many pages approved about bands or people nobody has ever heard about, but a very popular band article shouldn't be deleted.

Thanks.

Tanderia (talk) 16:46, 27 January 2014 (UTC)

First Draft of Lachit Article in Indian languages.

This is regarding Lachit Borphukan article that I "WAS" trying to translate in Indian languages.[Which you deleted.] I am trying to provide same English article in regional language by translation for the millions of Indians who still cannot read English articles on Wiki. Letting you know that I am removing the speedy deletion tag that you posted on my article. I hope over-enthusiastic users such as yourself use the privileges with self-restraint. Wonder if you had no better activity. J J Parikh 23:00, 29 January 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Parikhjigish (talk • contribs)

Mr. Parikh - this is the English-language edition of the encyclopedia. Please create your article on the relevant Wikipedia for the language in which you were writing (forgive me, I am unfamiliar with that script). This is not the place for non-English-language articles. And yes - this is appropriate activity for an administrator of this encyclopedia. -- Y not? 23:03, 29 January 2014 (UTC)

You could have behaved as a better admin and politely asked me to move the article to regional wikipedia portal before taking the easy way out of hitting 'delete'. Thanks for having me re-do it. You must be one of those Wiki-STAR! J J Parikh 23:07, 29 January 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Parikhjigish (talk • contribs)

You want the text of the deleted revision? I'll throw it on your userpage. -- Y not? 23:09, 29 January 2014 (UTC)

Yes please. J J Parikh 23:11, 29 January 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Parikhjigish (talk • contribs)

Thank you. J J Parikh 23:25, 29 January 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Parikhjigish (talk • contribs)

Help on HappyBird page

While reviewing HappyBird page, it was that page creator has provided false information. It is clear that manufacturer of company is ANGEL (http://www.angeldigital.com.au/) where page creator has listed Digital Angel (http://www.digitalangel.com/) of United States which can be copyright infringement as they are two different companies. Ireneshih (talk) 12:03, 30 January 2014 (UTC)

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Coming up in February!

Hello there!

Our February WikiSalon is coming up on Sunday, February 23. Join us at our gathering of Wikipedia enthusiasts at the Kogod Courtyard of the National Portrait Gallery with an optional dinner after. As usual, all are welcome. Care to join us?

Also, if you are available, there is an American Art Edit-a-thon being held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum with Professor Andrew Lih's COMM-535 class at American University on Tuesday, February 11 from 2 to 5 PM. Please RSVP on the linked page if you are interested.

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Intellecap

Hi there,

Just wanted to know if I could get the body copy/text back for the Intellecap article which was deleted some time yesterday. I hadn't made a backup of the article and I'd like to work on it to meet Wikipedia standards since I'm a first-time contributor. Atagat90

Sorry, I won't do it. I don't want to enable your attempts to use this encyclopedia to promote a business. -- Y not? 21:07, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Deletion of Don Chaffin Page

Hello, I am wondering why you have deleted the Don Chaffin page, we carefully followed all of the Wikipedia rules and cited correctly... We know that he is a well respected artist and would appreciate an explanation of why the page was deleted without any warning. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Drc2014 (talk • contribs) 20:27, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

I deleted it because it was unambigiously promotional. I see you went ahead and re-created it anyway. I award you point for being persistent. -- Y not? 21:07, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

RGB Networks page

Hello Y,

I am not certain why you deleted the RGB Networks page. First, the page was still in the process of being created, but I believe we showed why the company is significant to the industry by showing a number of industry firsts and 3rd party recognition. We tried to make the language factual and not marketing-speak. We even linked to the pages posted by RGB competitors (which have far more gratuitous "advertising" language than the RGB page had). I do not believe this page warranted deletion and I would like to work with Wikipedia to fix any errors or content violations and get the page restored.

Thank you, John Sidline jsidline@mobilitypr.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jsidline (talk • contribs) 23:06, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

At least you're not hiding the fact that you are a hired PR guy, John. This encyclopedia does not permit promotional content. -- Y not? 21:07, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Nottingham Thieves

After deleting this via PROD I've undeleted it upon request. Just letting you know in case you'd like to take it to WP:AFD. Mark Arsten (talk) 22:53, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

thanks -- Y not? 02:32, 12 February 2014 (UTC)

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Aqeel Karim Dhedhi

Hi. :) I don't believe that this article should have been deleted asWP:CSD#G11. Among other content, it included the following:

In 2011, Dhedhi came under investigation when the Policy Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) launched an evaluation of suspicious trading patterns of gas utilities companies SSGCL and SNGPL. In January 2014 as part of the investigation Dhedhi was along with other suspects placed on the "Exit Control List" for Pakistan denying him permission to leave the country. Later that month, the Sindh High Court instructed the National Accountability Bureau not to tamper with Dhedhi's records after Dhedhi filed complaint that no evidence had been presented against him in spite of two years of investigation and that his name was not mentioned in its report.

(There should be no attribution issues with my pulling this from the deleted version, as I believe I wrote it all myself.)

Clearly, content like this isn't promotional, so I do not believe that the G11 criteria (Pages that are exclusively promotional) is satisfied, although I'm sure that cleanup would have been very appropriate.

I am working with COI and copyright issues with an editor involved in this and related articles and it would be very helpful to have the history restored so that I can more repair what he has subsequently placed there. Would you mind restoring the content? --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 13:41, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

Seeing you also deleted AKD Capital as G11, I think you may have misunderstood what User:Corporate cat is up to. :) He's got a major WP:COI to be sure, but he's not advertising this company - he is almost certainly employed by rival company JS Group to whitewash content on their company and to introduce controversial material on AKD, which sources say is a business rival. (I'm preparing to file a sock report on him at the moment.) This is why he's creating all these articles - he seems to be copy-pasting content from the official company websites so that he can also add stuff like this: "Investigation by SECP for SSGC share manipulation", etc. These are thinly disguised attack pages. There's a pretty nasty campaign going on at the moment - as I mention, part of a long-term issue I've been monitoring for years. :/ I'm still not entirely sure how to deal with him, giving his mix of blatant unencyclopedic motivation and copyvios. I've just blocked what is probably the sockmaster for disruptive editing. Oi. --Moonriddengirl ^(talk)14:04, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

I did see the recreated articles with the attack stuff yesterday, and it gave me pause, but I was busy at work and didn't have the attention span to address the issue properly. Thanks for clarifying -- Y not? 14:26, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

I restored Mr. Dhedhi. Anything else to restore? -- Y not? 14:29, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

Thanks. :) I'm still investigating and figuring out the best way forward with the massive COI issue. If I see something that needs restoration, is it okay with you if I just pull it up? If you'd prefer, I'm happy to ask first. --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 14:43, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

Just FYI, I decided to go with ANI. This is a huge mess. :/ Wikipedia:Administrators noticeboard/Incidents#Sock (or meat) puppetry and a COI agenda on a suite of articles. If you have advice, input, thoughts or a magic wand, they'd be very welcome. :D --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 15:18, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

By all means, restore at will -- Y not? 21:41, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

Upcoming Saturday events - March 1: Harlem History Editathon and March 8: NYU Law Editathon

Upcoming Saturday events - March 1: Harlem History Editathon and March 8: NYU Law Editathon

You are invited to join upcoming Wikipedia "Editathons", where both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on a selected theme, on the following two Saturdays in March: Saturday March 1: Harlem History Editathon (RSVP), focusing on Harlem history, landmarks and biographies Saturday March 8: NYU Law Editathon (RSVP), focusing on innovation law and intellectual property (with social dinner afterward) I hope to see you there! Pharos (talk)

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Marcellus Handzdown Dawson

Hello Y. Marcellus Handzdown Dawson was speedy deleted A7, but only after much copyvio asserting notability was removed. Could you please restore it to my user sandbox, with {{subst:copyvio}} if required? I'd like to clean it up and get it back into main space with appropriate references, as he appears to have done notable work with Noel Gourdin and Urban Mystic. Thanks, Ruby Murray 18:31, 15 February 2014 (UTC)

Done. See User:Ruby Murray/Handzdown -- Y not? 18:44, 19 February 2014 (UTC)

Deleting the entry Άρης Καμπανός

Dear Y,

I would like to ask whether I can rework on my article with the title above, I`m sorry I did not state the importance of his contribution, it`s my first article and I was not fully aware of the rules. Can I please try once more?

Thank you for your answer in advance, N — Preceding unsigned comment added by N vafeiadis (talk • contribs) 22:32, 18 February 2014 (UTC)

Sorry, no. Greek language articles don't belong in an English language encyclopedia. -- Y not? 18:44, 19 February 2014 (UTC)

Deletion of Wright Business

I was just curious why the page on Wright Business was taken down (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Business,_Inc.). I appreciated the fact that the page provided details on what is a truly predatory business. Was there a libel or slander complaint from the company?

Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.8.92.199 (talk) 18:27, 19 February 2014 (UTC)

Truly predatory? Do you have any reliable sources calling this business "truly predatory"? To the extent you have good sources, kindly add them to Judith Sewell Wright. -- Y not? 18:44, 19 February 2014 (UTC)

please stop deleting my page, it is quite frustrating. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Phev1803 (talk • contribs) 15:04, 20 February 2014 (UTC)

Hello, I'd like to point out that none of the previous complaints about deleting Wright Business were by me, the initial creator. In my view the original page was not "predatory." It included details from the company's website as well as more controversial elements from various sources. I would say on the whole it was as balanced a resource on the company that was available until it was deleted. It was suggested to me on my undeletion request (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_undeletion#Wright_Business.2C_Inc.) that I contact you directly. I'd be happy to ensure the page has proper secondary sources and substantial, balanced information if it's userfied as suggested. J TerMaat (talk) 20:21, 26 February 2014 (UTC)

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DC Meetups in March

Happy March!

Though we have a massive snowstorm coming up, spring is just around the corner! Personally, I am looking forward to warmer weather.

Wikimedia DC is looking forward to a spring full of cool and exciting activities. In March, we have coming up:

• Evening WikiSalon on Wednesday, March 12 from 7 PM – 9 PM. Meet up with Wikipedians for coffee at the Cove co-working space in Dupont Circle! If you cannot make it in the evening, join us at our...
• March Meetup on Sunday, March 23 from 3 PM – 6 PM. Our monthly weekend meetup, same place as last month. Meet really cool and interesting people!
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RGB Networks page

Hello,

I'd like to understand why the RGB Networks page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RGB_Networks) was removed. You said it was removed for "unambiguous advertising or promotion," and I'd like to dispute that. This is a company that is a very important player in broadcast technology. All information on that page, with the exception of the investors and locations of offices, had specific citations from major industry or business news publications; it referred to the Wikipedia pages on relevant technologies; it referred to the Wikipedia pages of competitors (or in one instance when the competitor did not have a page, it referred to the competitor's website directly). The tone of the copy was very non-promotional, and particularly in contrast to each of the competitors to which this page linked. If this page does not conform, then those pages should be removed as well, though that is not what we're requesting. I would ask you to please cite for us the specific text in which you believe this page does not conform to Wikipedia policies so that we can amend that text and bring it into compliance. It is patently unfair to exclude one player -- the one with the biggest market share -- in an industry, but allow all its competitors to have pages. I hope you will help us in fixing problems so that we can bring our page into compliance.

Thank you for your assistance. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jsidline (talk • contribs) 16:30, 25 March 2014 (UTC)

Who is the "we" who are not requesting that the competitors' pages be deleted? -- Y not? 16:56, 25 March 2014 (UTC)

Ah yes, never mind. Google told me that you must be RGB press contact John Sidline with Mobility Public Relations. I think your job function has just successfully proved the correctness of my deletion rationale. Unfortunately, we do not tolerate conflict-of-interest contributions from professional PR people such as yourself. Further attempts to promote RGB, or any other client, will likely be met with a block. -- Y not? 17:05, 25 March 2014 (UTC)

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I am pleased to say that April will be a very exciting month for Wikipedia in Washington, DC. We have a lot of different events coming up, so you will have a lot to choose from.

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Hello, While creating the aforementioned article I noticed you deleted it twice citing Notability as your reasons. I am guessing it must have been poorly written because to the best of my knowledge oN BLP he meets WP:BIO totally. I have recreated the article and would try to expand it more very soon. thanks and I find your signature very eccentric (I love it). Darreg (talk) 09:53, 24 April 2014 (UTC)

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Two edit-a-thons coming up!

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Deletion of VIRAJ DOBRIYAL issue

Sir, whats my fault or whats my crime? The character page of Viraj Dobriyal is deleted for what? A non notable character? No. That character is isn't non notable as he is notable character and sir one more thing this character is notable as it was played by Indian television personality Karanvir Bohra. Please sir do creating a page is crime? No sir, i respect each contribs of each user. And if you don't believe you can search Viraj Dobriyal in Google. There are several fan pages exist in Facebook. Please sir try to understand TekkenLeiWulong (talk) 15:13, 27 April 2014 (UTC)

And sir that character is popularized in social sites like Twitter / Facebook. TekkenLeiWulong (talk) 15:18, 27 April 2014 (UTC)

A Escrava Isaura → A Escrava Isaura (disambiguation)

Hi, what do you mean by "seek consensus"? I just want to return this page back to its original title, by moving it over a redirect... no one seems to be opposing it; are you? If so, may I know for what reason? —capmo (talk) 03:04, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

It's not obvious to me why A Escrava Isaura should redirect to one of the links, instead of being a disambiguation page. Just propose the move on the talk page and let people have a chance to weigh in. Once you have that consensus, tag it for WP:G6 then and someone will enforce that consensus for you. G6 does not apply when it's not obvious. -- Y not? 10:44, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

Eligotech

Dear Y,

yesterday i created a page for Eligotech. We are indeed a vendor for software, which there are so many on Wikipedia.

The one which is similar to us is Datameer and used as a sample. Can you please explain what we should do different to have Eligotech on Wikipedia?

Thanks in advance.

Paul Broekhoven — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.104.5.111 (talk) 10:37, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

Please do not use this encyclopedia to promote your company. Start a facebook page instead. -- Y not? 17:45, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

Template:NewYorkCity-struct-stub listed at Redirects for discussion

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Deletion of Henry Russell Bruce

Hi Y,

Henry Russell Bruce was deleted for G11: Unambiguous advertising or promotion. This page was explicitly made to be purely informational about the business' history, status, and events. Could this page be restored? Also, was there any offending verbiage in particular that was cause for deletion that should be removed/edited to make this an encyclopedic entry about this business? Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by KZeni (talk • contribs) 17:40, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

Please do not use this encyclopedia to promote your company. Start a facebook page instead. -- Y not? 17:45, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

A brownie for you!

Thank you for fixing my link at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2014 April 29. Launchballer 18:11, 30 April 2014 (UTC)

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Deletion of John Marsden (Cricketer)

Why was this page deleted? It was a factual page, based on the actual events and truth of John Marsden, born 1950. Who is a well Respected mottram cricketer and has been for any decades. The deletion of this page seems strange and I wish it to be re-considered as there are many parties who have expressed a strict desire to contribute to the page with more facts and further detail about johns earlier life. The compilation of stats is even being under taken. This is a very formal page that John is contributing to himself. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hmjmoore (talk • contribs) 18:55, 2 May 2014 (UTC)

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Hey Y, I hope you and yours are doing well and enjoying Springtime. Cheers, Anythingyouwant (talk) 15:28, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Yes, me and mines are very well, thank you. We're propping up the Bayer/Merck acquisition by investing in Claritin during this springtime. -- Y not? 16:05, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Generic Loratadine will make your piggy bank fatter.  :) It does mine.Anythingyouwant (talk) 16:21, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Yes, I have recently become aware of generic Loratadine. Though I have to say, at Costco a big bottle of branded Claritin costs, on a per pill basis, like 10% of what it would cost to buy in a regular Walgreens in midtown Manhattan. -- Y not? 17:42, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Well, I hope the squirrel problem is improving around your office building. They didn't look like squirrels to me, but whatever.Anythingyouwant (talk) 21:41, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

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Meet up with us

Happy May!

There are a few meetups in DC this month, including an edit-a-thon later this month. Check it out:

• On Thursday, May 15 come to our evening WikiSalon at the Cove co-working space in Dupont Circle. If you're available Thursday evening, feel free to join us!
• Or if you prefer a Saturday night dinner gathering, we also have our May Meetup at Capitol City Brewing Company. (Beer! Non-beer things too!)
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Bergen performing arts center

Should you not have marked for deletion and provided some time first? Bergen performing arts center deleted by you. I mean really, google it yourself and see. Way to rash imo. I really do not get the agenda of some of these efforts.--Wikipietime (talk) 05:48, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

It was marked, by another. I only reviewed the nomination. I've been to the Bergen PAC and I don't think it's particularly notable as a venue. But if you can write an article from reliable sources about the venue (as opposed to mentioning the existence of the venue), please go ahead and put it up. I deleted the loose talk page for the time being. -- Y not? 15:35, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

Adani Foundation

Hi,

I want to recreate the page but from a neutral point of view. I am new to Wikipedia and did not know how to do so hence created the page that I did. I have lots of external links as well to back up the data/info that i'll provide.

Please allow me.

Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sarojinithegreat (talk • contribs) 12:04, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

I'm guessing you have a conflict of interest. If you don't, feel free to recreate it with information gleaned from independent reliable sources. Meaning, not their website or their promotional literature. My experience tells me this is impossible, but I am willing to have you prove me wrong. You don't need permission to recreate anything of course, but we will delete articles that meet speedy deletion criteria wp:a7 or wp:g11. -- Y not? 15:43, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Continental Bank of Canada

Hi,

Thank you for your help with the Continental Bank of Canada articles. Although, I think there is a bit of a confusion with which articles should be deleted. There are two banks under the Continental name: one was established in 1980 and is now defunct, and the other was just established. In the past the Continental Bank article attempted to cover both of them. My intent was to move old bank's content into the Continental Bank of Canada (1980) and bring the new bank content into the old shell. The new bank's article (Continental Bank of Canada (CBoC)) was admittedly fluffy and it was my intent to cut it down to a stub. I was trying to move the new bank's article to the space left after old's move. That's where request for deletion came in. I think deleting the new bank's article was a bit too aggressive.

Ultimately, I think I can work with what we have now. What I will do is re-create Continental Bank of Canada (1980) article without moving, and keep a stub article for the new bank in the remaining space. Does this make sense?--Truther2012 (talk) 16:48, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

Please move as needed. The CBoC article was pure G11. If you're willing and able to write a non-promotional article from reliable sources, be my guest. I wonder even if the 1980 bank should simply be redirect to one of its successors? It's not like the article is adding a lot. That would resolve the question of which CBOC should take the primary name. Maybe you can do a stub about the new bank, and leave a hatnote toward the successor about the old bank? Just a suggestion. -- Y not? 18:30, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll put it up for talk. But it makes sense, it's not like there is any new information likely to pop up for the defunct bank. Thanks again. --Truther2012 (talk) 19:06, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Brian Vala Nahed

Hello Y, It seems to me the subject of the article is actively involved in writing and editing the article and has turned it into a personal résumé. Even the Wikipedia's automated service has picked up on that, "Grig8wan9rat7ok4 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic". When I removed the second paragraph of the main article (on Behrouz "Brian" Vala Nahed) for being laughably promotional, it was quickly reverted. Even on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Brian Vala Nahed's page, the user "Grig8wan9rat7ok4" removed/edited the comments that he did not like, so I clicked on "View history" in order to undo his edits, but was unable to do so, as it asked for it to be done "manually". The consensus seems to be that the article should be deleted for good. As an administrator, you have the authority to remove it. Thank you for your assistance. AtheistIranian (talk) 07:59, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

I voted in the AfD, so I cannot act as an administrator with respect to this article. I'm sure the AfD will be closed in due course. After it's closed, you can raise your concerns with the closing admin. -- Y not? 10:53, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

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Follow-up to Bidens

Hi, Regarding the articles on Beau Biden and Hunter Biden, I realize that their mother, as the US Second Lady, does not mean that they are second ladies, however neither are either of them Joe Biden. While Joe Biden is a related article to both of his sons, so is Jill Biden a related article to both of her sons. Is there not a way to reflect that? I'm just curious. It would be nice to reflect that Jill Biden, as a US Second Lady, is included in her sons' profiles, such as with a footer for her at the bottom of their pages. I tried to see if I could do that in both articles, however there is no footer category that has been set up for something like that. How can that be accomplished as I'm interested in having that be reflected on the sons' pages. Thanks, Daniellagreen (talk) 17:12, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

It's quite simply the case that Joe has his own personal navigational template, in which both his sons are linked. As such, it is appropriate to display this template on their pages, for the benefit of readers who want to systematically read everything related to Joe. Jill, on the other hand, has no personal navigational template. The US Second Ladies template is only appropriate for the articles of the ladies listed therein. Since the boys aren't listed, they don't get the template. Simple as that. -- Y not? 17:37, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

I think you might have accomploished it is by creating a navigational template for Jill, if there were enough articles about her (which there aren't). Joe has ten articles directly related to him. But Jill doesn't. That's why there's no individual navigational template for her. -- Y not? 17:42, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for your information. I am still learning about these things. Perhaps a navigational template for Jill may be created in the future. Is there a minimum number of articles that is required for the creation of a template? Daniellagreen (talk) 15:58, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

There might be some guidelines or precedent on it somewhere, I am not sure. There would have to be a bunch. -- Y not? 23:01, 25 May 2014 (UTC)

Ashneel Jaynesh Prasad

why was Ashneel Jaynesh Prasad's article removed. He is an upcoming model, and deserves to be mentioned in the Wikipedia (any valid reason)? or can you please write an article on him? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.57.37.240 (talk) 01:50, 22 May 2014 (UTC)

Ashneed was removed because WP:GNG and also honestly because WP:PROMO. -- Y not? 15:51, 23 May 2014 (UTC)

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Christopher Handley and "United States v. Handley"

I notice you deleted Christopher Handley. There is an article United States v. Handley. Shouldn't it now redirect? WhisperToMe (talk) 11:13, 1 June 2014 (UTC)

Like 5 years ago... I made a redirect. -- Y not? 17:01, 2 June 2014 (UTC)

Thank you. I am aware it was a long time, but I thought I'd ask because it was a BLP issue. WhisperToMe (talk) 06:18, 9 June 2014 (UTC)

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Infofree.com Page was deleted

Infofree.com is a business that was founded in 2011, was ranked in Inc Magazine's 500 fastest growing companies at #293. It was discussed in Forbes magazine in an article titled Vin Gupta's InfoFree.com Reinvents CRM and Lead Gen Tools For Small Business

I can provide many more cases for relevance that infofree.com is a business. Please un-delete this page...

Thanks, Bob

Yes, I know it is a business. I refuse to undelete it. -- Y not? 13:57, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

Hi, can you please explain why you deleted my page?

14:06, 11 June 2014 Y (talk | contribs) deleted page Marc Fetscherin (G12: Unambiguous copyright infringement of http://www.rollins.edu/inb/fetscherin.html)

thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fetscherin (talk • contribs) 16:23, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

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I just realized again that you were the one who started the effort for the very first WikNYC back in 2007. It would be great if you could join again. Please consider yourself a guest of honor!--Pharos (talk) 04:36, 30 June 2014 (UTC)

You're entirely too kind. You've done a hundred times more work on all the various NYC meetups than I ever have. I'll decide closer to the date whether I can join. -- Y not? 21:31, 30 June 2014 (UTC)

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John F. Dini

Dear Y,

Wiki entry John F. Dini was deleted yesterday and marked as unambiguous advertising or promotion. The page included general author information and specific citations for awards received. Please advise how I may rework this page more neutral to avoid future deletion.

Thank you.Wilsonkate (talk) 18:31, 1 July 2014 (UTC)

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article Papia Ghoshal

Hi,

Can I ask a proper reason for such sudden deletion of my first article Papia Ghoshal. It is about very interesting living person, Indian artist, who had got very important award in Asia and abroad. I really feel, it is very improper to delete article without really proper notice about such important person, whose works and name i believe can take one day important part in history. However I request you for restoring anyhow my article for my future works on it, that i can make it from very neutral point of view instead of fan point of view, which I believe I did so, but I can do my best maybe with your or help of wikipedia. I have spent a lot of time on this article and it made me really sad as you must understand how this time can be precious.

Please check article again and restore it or send to my sandbox for my future works and proper improvement which article deserve instead of quick deletion. I accept some of my mistakes in editing article and I understand why it was taken as violation and disruptive editing, however it was not the purpose of article to advertise or promote artist. I truly believe article is about living person, who should modestly take place in wikipedia and be part of art history.

I expect your soon answer or reaction Thank you for understanding Pavel Kassai — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pavel Kassai (talk • contribs) 09:15, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

I deleted the article under speedy deletion criterion wp:g11, as promotional. I am not opposed to a neutral article being created from reliable sources by a disinterested editor. But it seems to me that you have a conflict of interest. -- Y not? 14:05, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

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article Papia Ghoshal

Hi Y,

Thanks for responding but I didn't understand why should I have any conflict of interest? Any wiki editor does this editing from sheer passion & not due to any duty, I'd guess. So naturally he creates articles of any subject that he has special interest of and has nothing to do with promotion. This living person is quite successful for making wikipedia suddenly the tool for promotion. I thought wikipedia supports & encourages such voluntary editors who are keen on passionate contributions about subjects they would love as well. Yes, I created this article for further information about this personality. Art business functions quite another way, if you may know. The article is about a living person who's quite well known & there are several references everywhere in the internet surf engines if you kindly observe & understand. So I'd respect you & Wikipedia if you have a neutral point of view regarding this article. I believe what actually should matter is if articles about living person are based on facts or manipulated for promotional use. In case of my article I'm ready to prove all details through proper references & citations. I'm quite new in this as you may have understood/ So I would appreciate your help & guidance in doing so, if you restore my article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pavel Kassai (talk • contribs) 20:58, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

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Deletion of 'Helpling'

Dear Y,

As a contributor to Wikipedia myself, I'd like to thank you for the effort you put into editing and enriching Wikipedia. However, the purpose of this discussion is to discuss why you have deleted the page 'Helpling', which I added and edited several times. I believe the article has merit to Wikipedia, and as a source of information the general public, and should be restored.

I research and write about tech startups as I have an interest in them. They have become a major part of the global economy in recent years. Sure, not every business is relevant enough to have a Wikipedia entry. If they did, Wikipedia's value as a source of knowledge would be diluted - I readily acknowledge this.

However, the article 'Helpling' contained quite a number of references from large, respected and authoritative media sources such as Reuters, Times of India and the Financial Times. If the subject warrants discussion in these important publications, does the general public not also deserve to learn about it here?

It is ironic that similar companies to Helpling - such as foodpanda, Easy Taxi and even Homejoy (a direct competitor) - have Wikipedia entries which essentially list the company's history, product functionality and other information just as the 'Helpling' article does also. This is contradictory to the very reason the article was deleted. Shouldn't all of these articles be deleted, then? Of course not.

In summary, I believe the article 'Helpling' warrants restoration on Wikipedia to give other contributors a chance to build on it and for readers, students or technology industry watchers to have a chance to learn what the company does and why it's important. The increasing amount of media coverage, as well as growth of the business, will add more weight to this argument as time goes on, no doubt.

I look forward to hearing back from you on this and to discover your thoughts on the relevance and potential restoration of 'Helpling' on Wikipedia.

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Sorry, I will not restore this article. -- Y not? 18:28, 26 August 2014 (UTC)

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YPARD page deletion

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I am writing you regarding the page created for YPARD. I would like to ask you why you deleted it and how it would be possible to create it again without any issue. Before deleting it, I was working with the help of another Wikipedia user to add the missing third party sources but when I was about to add them to the page I just figured out that it didn´t exist anymore.

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This is the third time the article has been deleted, SALTing seemed appropriate. GiantSnowman 20:59, 16 September 2014 (UTC)

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Article deleted emlsearch.com

Hi,

I created an article of our meta search engine www.emlsearch.com and it was deleted, I have the following concerns

1. 1/ We are new to wikipedia.
2. 2/ The article would inform about the website, so it becomes promotional by default.

Following were the contents of the article

Eml Search is a meta search engine, designed to give results from there top search engine side by side. The search engine gives web and image results. Eml Search is designed on API(s) provided by these three search engines, the API(s) are jason based and brings results from their respective search engines which is then displayed unedited . The unique feature of emlsearch.com is it allows the users to send in the search results to his email address along with the search keywords and timing of search, for future reference.

The site is a personal owned property with managed services to software house.The site was on-Air on 01/11/2014. The site actual code was written in ASP DOT NET Currently the financial conditions of www.emlsearch.com are undisclosed.

What can we write other than that, in future we can further make changes to the article.

Regards, eml.web.search — Preceding unsigned comment added by Eml.web.search (talk • contribs) 13:50, 25 September 2014 (UTC)

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hi can we please talk in Eml Search article! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.23.107.169 (talk) 06:55, 1 October 2014 (UTC)

No. Sorry. -- Y not? 14:35, 1 October 2014 (UTC)

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Technopolis

OK. I have to make something clear. I am not a newcomer. I have edited Wikipedia for a decade or so. But let's nevertheless apply the principle of "don't bite newcomers". Just imagine how a person that has no background in Wikipedia editing would react, if you would go and delete an article while it was being edited to add independent sources. It shows profound laziness and carelessness to ignore the contested deletion message and to not take a second to research what the article contains, how there is a corresponding Finnish Wikipedia article, and how its notability is established by any single fact about it. You're assuming bad faith, and I think is an obvious abuse of the deletion process. I get it if earlier there was a company edit. That does not excuse your behavior. --vuo (talk) 16:06, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

You're right, I undid my action and declined CSD. -- Y not? 17:52, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

No problem. This has happened many times since I tend to create the article first and then add sources. I am still genuinely puzzled by the appearing as advertising. I am not a salesperson; if I had to sell something to live, I couldn't. Is the terminology is too easy to confuse for advertising? That being said, I genuinely tried to find an article that the company is actually powered by a kitten and puppy grinder, but to no avail. Nobody seems to say anything else than "buy this stock"; newspaper mentions tend to be very short and boring. --vuo (talk) 22:57, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

Article deletion/request edit

Dear wikipedia staff, Please help us to upload the article about our company on Wikipedia. We tried to do it for already 5 times, averytime making changes to avoid advertising. After the last change te article was deleted anyway. This is the last version: please let us know what to edit??? Thank You in advance! WIKIPEDIA Notima1 (talk) 10:32, 12 December 2014 (UTC)

Your company is is not notable and no article will be written about it on Wikipedia. -- Y not? 18:54, 12 December 2014 (UTC)

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Hoax

Did you read the talk page on Mohammed Islam before removing the hoax tag? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aussie78 (talk • contribs) 18:31, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

Speedy deletion criterion WP:G3 should be used only for obvious hoaxes. If there's a need to debate, then speedy deletion is not apprioriate.-- Y not? 18:40, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

I see. I am putting the tag back up regarding content not being true though. Aussie78 (talk) 18:42, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

I've already reviewed and declined it. You cannot put the tag back up, send it to AfD instead if you're insisting. I predict the AfD will fail. -- Y not? 18:45, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

Still new here so I appreciate your patience. How is it moved to AfD? Aussie78 (talk) 18:47, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

Sure. When you nominate articles for speedy deletion, administrators such as myself review them, and sometimes decline to implement them. To nominate an article for regular slow deletion, paste {{subst:afd}} at the top of the article, and follow the instructions in the box on creating a subpage and listing it in today's list. But I would advise you to wait a few days before doing it, since the NYMag article was only published today. Let there be some more coverage from the press, and a little more discussion here. Right now the article is full of weird prose, it needs a little time to mature. -- Y not? 19:04, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

Never mind, someone else has already done it. Good luck. -- Y not? 19:06, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

Razumovsky

Just letting you know that I've removed the speedy tag just in case someone moves it back to Razumofsky... Peridon (talk) 20:15, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, I should've done it myself. -- Y not? 21:07, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for moving Rasumofsky back to Razumovsky

Cheers for the move, Y. Could you also note that the talk page, Talk:Rasumofsky, needs to be reverted to Talk:Razumovsky. Many thanks in advance. --Iryna Harpy (talk) 23:18, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

done, thanks. -- Y not? 03:58, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick response. It had actually been moved from Rozumovsky, but I'm not going to quibble over the translation at this point. It's one for consensus, not for executive decisions. Happy festive season: it seems the troll quotient always goes up around this time of year. Hope you don't get worn down (too much)! --Iryna Harpy (talk) 04:04, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Deletion of the Republic of Briansistan

Dear Sir, I write to you in utter shock and anger. The page you have deleted is by no means a "Blatant Hoax". In fact, it is quite the opposite. I, as the leader of this nation, urge you to either restore the page, or explain to me exactly what made the page a "hoax" or "vandalist". I respect that you are an editor, however I feel disrespected, again as the leader of Briansistan, that you would call my land a hoax. Thank you. -Megastringcheese (talk) 03:53, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

glad you're having fun, Mr. Cheese, but this is a serious encyclopedia, so cut it out and give me 20 push-ups. -- Y not? 03:57, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

I am outraged that you think I am playing a game. This is a serious claim. According to the Montevideo Convention of the Rights and Duties of States, article 3 clearly states that; "The political existence of the state is independent of recognition by the other states. Even before recognition the state has the right to defend its integrity and independence, to provide for its conservation and prosperity, and consequently to organize itself as it sees fit, to legislate upon its interests, administer its services, and to define the jurisdiction and competence of its courts.

The exercise of these rights has no other limitation than the exercise of the rights of other states according to international law." This being said. Briansistan is, infact a nation. So I would again like to request that the page be republished OR explain to me just how Briansistan is a hoax. Thank you -Megastringcheese (talk) 04:11, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Try taking it to Talk:List of states with limited recognition. Let's see what we can make of your 'rights' there. --Iryna Harpy (talk) 04:26, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Iryna, не кормите троллей. -- Y not? 14:41, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Извините... --Iryna Harpy (talk) 00:04, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Продолжай. Оскорблять меня и мой народ на другом языке Megastringcheese (talk) 04:08, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Deletion of page

Hi, I recently created an article and it was deleted, please restore.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harvest_the_Net&action=edit&redlink=1 — Preceding unsigned comment added by HarvesttheNet (talk • contribs) 04:05, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Nope, sorry. WP:DRV if you wish to appeal. -- Y not? 14:39, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network Deletion

In specific terms, how does this page differ from the "World Health Organization" or perhaps the "United Nations Development Group"... etc. Any insight into this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vstan080 (talk • contribs) 05:34, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Your page was promotional in nature. -- Y not? 14:39, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Requested move

Hi, this page needs to be moved to Idam Porul Yaeval, that is indeed the official spelling used (https://twitter.com/dirlingusamy/status/544752764757106688/photo/1). Instead of moving the original page, someone duplicated it (that's why I requested for a speedy deletion and did not redirect that page), which means I can't move it now. Would be nice if you could help in moving the page. Thanks. Veera Dheera Sooran (talk) 15:11, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Done. I misunderstood your tag - you should have tagged it for WP:G6 instead of WP:A10. -- Y not? 15:15, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Oh I see. Thank you! Veera Dheera Sooran (talk) 15:20, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

JLL deletion, and more

Hi Y, Yes, sorry to make the notice of the broken code so public, but I didn't know how else to do it.

Regarding the JLL deletion of all those service descriptions - I spent a while taking all the cr*p out of them (or so I thought) so they would be useful for anyone to understand what the company does. It took a wee while! Which bits did you have a problem with? I don't want to spend forever on this but I also believe something's needed there - say if students wanted to understand more..

Another thing: "Jones Lang Lasalle" doesn't exist any more: it's just JLL. So how do you change the name of the page, or do you have to cut and paste it into a new page? And another thing: that category, as well as having the wrong name, is so out of date to be completely misleading. I really don't think we should leave it there, and certainly not link to it... Is there another solution?

Thanks for your help. EphraimL (talk) 09:21, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

What is your interest in JLL? Could you please point me to a source on the name change, like a newspaper article, or a press release? -- Y not? 19:59, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

According to the NYSE, for example, the company continues to be known by its full name, not the acronym -- Y not? 22:17, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

It's clear to me from this recent release that the full name is still valid. -- Y not? 22:19, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Hi Y, I am a former contractor so I do know about the company. The press release regarding the shorter name is here: http://www.jll.com/news/229/jones-lang-lasalle-shortens-name-to-jll . As its says, "Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated" is only for use in legal documents now. I suppose I can add that to the article text. Regarding your deletion of the service descriptions and now the links to the regional websites, I'm not sure this is fair to the company and would be misleading to anyone trying to understand it. There are fundamental differences between each service and between the regions - they are like different companies, with 5k+ employees each - each of which is different enough to warrant its own Wikipedia page (don't worry - I'm not suggesting...!). I think we should reinstate the service descriptions at least. The biggest differences lie there... EphraimL (talk) 11:14, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Hi Y, please can you respond to the above? Thanks EphraimL (talk) 16:13, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

HELP ME WITH THIS PAGE?

Hey can you help recreate this page? I don't understand what is wrong with it. :/

Nope. Been deleted many times. Just stop. -- Y not? 19:58, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

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Your speedy of Saint Paul Convent High School ‎

Educational institutions are explicitly exempt from Speedy A7. Was your summary wrong? Meters (talk) 19:21, 22 December 2014 (UTC)

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Hello admin Y Please help me to find what exactly reason or what material causes the deletion of page Mohammed Yusuf Khatri I didn't really want to advertise the subject — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mrqd9 (talk • contribs) 12:43, 27 December 2014 (UTC)

Deleted?

Why was the Fortis Republic page deleted? It is no hoax, it exists and has a similar claim as every other micronation on wikipedia? Please explain Mattpegler (talk) 17:06, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

Need guidance please.

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An article that I created was deleted and I was looking for the reasons. I'm still not sure whether I could understand every terms, but I think I could have little knowledge more than I had before. The article with the same title Dinura Pradeep Balasooriya was deleted twice. I think it happened most probably because of incorrect citation and inappropriate categorizing. I want to rewrite the same article with more accurately this time. So, I started an experiment in my sand box. Please help me to develop it if you don't mind. Thank you. Textlover (talk) 18:33, 1 January 2015 (UTC)

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Sorry i was creating first time a page in wikipedia titled "Swarn Suman" thats why it went something wrong. But the matter i have written is totally true except technical issues. Please guide me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Swarnsuman (talk • contribs) 06:04, 5 January 2015 (UTC)

Please do not use wikipedia for the purposes of promoting yourself or your book. Your article was deleted based on a lack of an asserted claim of notability. Please refer to our policies on verifiability through reliable secondary sources and notability for authors. -- Y not? 15:41, 5 January 2015 (UTC)

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Deleting Jef Huysmans

I created the article for Jef Huysmans a few months back and if I recall correctly he was a professor. Since I believe he had many published articles then he probably met the Wikipedia:Notability (academics) criteria and doesn't need to have the page removed. Would you please revert your deletion and I will add to the page so that it meets the Wikipedia:Notability (academics) criteria. Thank youMonopoly31121993 (talk) 13:22, 5 January 2015 (UTC)

It had two sentences, one link, and no sources. If you've got reliable sources about the subject, please go ahead and recreate the article. I'll help you edit and will provide the original text. -- Y not? 15:25, 5 January 2015 (UTC)

Sam Outlaw

Hi, Y. The page that I created on country music artist Sam Outlaw has been deleted by you. I contested before it was deleted and hope you will reconsider. I would like to make a case that the entry is significant, as Outlaw's new album is produced by Ry Cooder (please look at his page). His achievements as a producer and film scorer are significant. Sam has already received recognition in music media, as well. Please let me know what else I can do. Thank you.Fullydressed (talk) 19:28, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

For starters, please tell me how you think Sam meets WP:MUSICBIO -- Y not? 22:31, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi, Y. WP:MUSICBIO States that Sam may be notable if he meets "at least one of the ... criteria," the first being "the subject of multiple, non-trivial, published works appearing in sources that are reliable, etc." As I noted on the page, Sam has been written about on CMTedge, the online source for country and Americana published by CMT, the nationally broadcast Country Music Television, where the video from his first record premiered. He was also been written about by The Bluegrass Situation, the nationally recognized source for bluegrass and country music started by actor and bluegrass musician Ed Helms. Additionally, today he was written about by Paste Magazine Paste Magazine, one of the most significant music and culture magazines in the United States. So I believe he meets criteria one. While he has not won or place in a major music competition, he has been selected to be a part of the highly esteemed Stagecoach Festival and Americana Music Association Festival and Conference. I also believe, as I mentioned above and on the page, that having Grammy Award winningRy Cooder produce his record is significant. Thank you. Please let me know what other information I can provide.Fullydressed (talk) 05:16, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

JLL continued

I have responded to your note in "JLL deletion, and more" above. Please look. JLL is definitely not Jones Lang Lasalle any more; just see any of its websites. EphraimL (talk) 14:48, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi. I don't have a further perspective on this, beyond what I have already pointed out on the distinction between legal entity name and the informal name commonly used. The relevant policy document here would perhaps be WP:COMMONNAME. Beyond this, I would advise you to bring this up for discussion on the article talk page, and see if we can arrive at WP:consensus on the issue. -- Y not? 14:53, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

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Hi, Y. Just following EphraimL's lead above and checking in on my response above to your question above about how Sam Outlaw meets requirements for WP:MUSICBIO. Thanks! Fullydressed (talk) 22:14, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

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Could you let me know why the page was considered blatant advertising? The original version might have contained some issues that could be considered promotional, but the most recent (and heavily edited) version was entirely factual. Indeed the only 'promotional' content that I could discern related to membership, which I would consider justification for notability. As a new editor an author of articles I would very much appreciate your view on what can and cannot be mentioned and where this article overstepped the mark. Many thanks 3nickg (talk) 16:35, 14 January 2015 (UTC)

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why was this page deleted? DGT Alumni Association — Preceding unsigned comment added by Three12x2 (talk • contribs) 20:45, 23 January 2015 (UTC)

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MASTER DEVENDER DUTT GAUR

what is your problem why you have deleted MASTER DEVENDER DUTT GAUR article I want to know the reason for deleting that article....... otherwise i will action against you — Preceding unsigned comment added by Prakhartsd (talk • contribs) 15:59, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

I deleted it under our deletion policy. See WP:G11. I look forward to your action against me. -- Y not? 16:03, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

ShopProp

I was simply trying to create a page about my company ShopProp.com I also have a company healthsidekick.com I would like to create a page for. Not sure why ShopProp was deleted? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Roblatshopprop (talk • contribs) 02:28, 10 February 2015 (UTC)

This an encyclopedia, not an avenue for promoting your company. Try Facebook or LinkedIn. -- Y not? 13:37, 10 February 2015 (UTC)

MASTER DEVEVNDER DUTT GAUR

IT IS NOT FOR THE PROMOTION AS U SAY IT IS NOT UNDER G11. Unambiguous advertising or promotion AS I THIN SO. IT IS A BIO-GRAPH OF A RESPECTABLE AND NOTABLE PERSON OF THE SOCIETY YOU CAN CHECK ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE UPLOADED IS CORRECT..... HELP ME I WANT YOUR HELP PLEASE CAN YOU HELP ME... — Preceding unsigned comment added by Prakhartsd (talk • contribs) 10:39, 10 February 2015 (UTC)

Sorry, no -- Y not? 13:38, 10 February 2015 (UTC)

Skyvia page deletion

Why you deleted Skyvia wikipage? Please restore it and I'll tell you why.

This page is not unambiguously promotional, because it describes ways of how to integrate, backup, access, and manage your cloud data. Also there are descriptions of how to integrate your data with Salesforce, Dynamics CRM and other datasources like SQL Server. This article shows a new way (new technology) of how to work with popular cloud CRMs. This article will be useful for many people who uses Cloud in their work and want to know how to integrate their data with other data providers. This article is similar to SalesForce wikipedia article or Dynamics CRM. Those articles are available in Wikipedia, why Skyvia shouldn't be here? It is the same technology but with another architecture. People would love to know something new about Cloud with Skyvia.SuperCookyMan (talk) 07:51, 11 February 2015 (UTC)

This an encyclopedia, not an avenue for promoting your company. Try Facebook or LinkedIn. -- Y not? 12:38, 11 February 2015 (UTC)

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reference

thanks for providing a url on Joshua Fishman. your edit summary says "ref".

That however is no full ref. please add all the features of a full ref. thanks.--Wuerzele (talk) 19:30, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

you exchanged one url for another Joshua Fishman (1926-2015) These url's are called a raw link. do you know what happens to a raw link in a few months or years? Please read WP:REF and add all the features of a full ref.--Wuerzele (talk) 19:57, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

Yes, I know. Will you please fix it for me, Wuerzele? -- Y not? 20:32, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

so why are you doing this shit? --Wuerzele (talk) 04:52, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

Yeesh, take it easy -- Y not? 04:31, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

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Shaw Academy

Hello. I'm author of the article you've deleted (Shaw Academy). I'm new on Wikipedia and would like to know what exactly in that article was wrong. It will help me realise my mistakes and not to make them anymore. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by R. Shalis (talk • contribs) 16:15, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:NOTADVERTISING -- Y not? 16:17, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

Don't get me wrong, but I still can't figure out what was wrong. It's about the content of the article or its references? (now I see that few references really are not appropriate ) Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by R. Shalis (talk • contribs) 16:26, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

It read like advertising copy, and none of the references were to WP:reliable sources -- Y not? 16:39, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

Would you mind if I rewrite the article changing the content and using more appropriate references? — Preceding unsigned comment added by R. Shalis (talk • contribs) 16:47, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

It's not a matter of getting permission from me or anyone else. But I don't think it is a notable business. In general, "Wikipedia articles cover notable topics—those that have gained sufficiently significant attention by the world at large and over a period of time", which I do not think this is. Sorry, mate. -- Y not? 16:56, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

Thank you for clarifying the deletion issue. I'll try to create a good article according to your advices. Have a nice day! — Preceding unsigned comment added by R. Shalis (talk • contribs) 17:18, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

Re: ITN / ISIL destruction

Hi Y -- I'd actually seen your comment when you made it, but based on the information then available, disagreed. It looks like new information has since become available and someone else has edited the blurb accordingly. By the way, I don't mind at all if you edit my contributions at ITN if you can improve them. Regards, Espresso Addict (talk) 16:26, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

Thanks. I didn't wanna be bold on the main page. -- Y not? 17:06, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

Posted ITN items don't usually get much attention; it's sometimes better to try main-page errors if you want to gauge consensus for a change in wording. Espresso Addict (talk) 17:25, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC Celebration and Mini-Conference

Sunday March 22: Wikipedia Day NYC 2015

You are invited to join us at Barnard College for Wikipedia Day NYC 2015, a Wikipedia celebration and mini-conference for the project's 14th birthday. In addition to the party, the event will be a participatory unconference, with plenary panels, lightning talks, and of course open space sessions. We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. Sunday March 22 Wikipedia Day NYC 2015 (RSVP on-wiki or at bit.ly/wikidaybarnard). 10:00pm - 9:00 pm at Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, by W 118th St We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:59, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

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Deletion of GetLunchin

Hello, would like to discuss on reinstating the article GetLunchin. Criteria required under A7 was fulfilled with credible references but the talk page was not initiated for a dialogue. — Preceding unsigned comment added by BuzzingaWiki (talk • contribs) 13:30, 18 March 2015 (UTC)

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My bot detected that a page you deleted on March 20th (User:Aedinteractive/sandbox) under CSD G11 has been recreated. The page has been recreated with completely unsourced BLP content that could be considered promotional and appears to be written by someone with a WP:COI. Also, the username of the creator looks like it might violate the username policy as it can be split into Aed interactive. PhantomTech (talk) 20:01, 23 March 2015 (UTC)

Birthplace Oleg Bryzhak

Hello, where did you find the birthplace of Oleg Bryzhak? We couldn't find a good reference. At this site (Bavarian Musicians' lexicon) we find Dzeskajan, and I'm quite sure its the same like Jezkazgan, de:Schesqasghan and a lot of versions more, but I'm not sure enough. Thanks, eryakaas (talk) 23:27, 24 March 2015 (UTC)

I got it from dewiki. Is it sourced there? I'll check in a bit when I get to my computer. -- Y not? 00:15, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

The link above its the source. I have no doubt its right, but I can't check the versions of spelling. I'm looking for are source where I see Dzeskajan and Jezkazgan are really the same name and place. Or another writing of his birthplace. eryakaas (talk) 00:37, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

I have looked and cannot find. Thankfully, Kazakhstan doesn't have a lot of cities. Hopefully, a proper source will turn up soon. Thanks. -- Y not? 00:53, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

I think your information and link is right. de:WP has fixed the link too. eryakaas (talk) 12:55, 25 March 2015 (UTC) Thanks again. eryakaas (talk) 12:55, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

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Upcoming attractions in DC

Hello!

Here are some upcoming DC meetups in April and May:

• Tuesday, April 14: National Archives Hackathon on Wikipedia Space with American University – 2:30-5pm

  See the latest work on the Wikipedia Space exhibit in the new NARA Innovation Hub and brainstorm on new ideas for a public exhibit about Wikipedia

• Friday, April 17: Women in Tech Edit-a-thon with Tech LadyMafia – 5-9pm

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  Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!

• Friday, May 1: International Labour Day Edit-a-Thon – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

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Upcoming attractions in DC

Hello!

Here are some upcoming DC meetups in April and May:

• Tuesday, April 14: National Archives Hackathon on Wikipedia Space with American University – 2:30-5pm

  See the latest work on the Wikipedia Space exhibit in the new NARA Innovation Hub and brainstorm on new ideas for a public exhibit about Wikipedia

• Friday, April 17: Women in Tech Edit-a-thon with Tech LadyMafia – 5-9pm

  Team up with Tech LadyMafia to improve Wikipedia content on women in the history of technology.

• Saturday, April 25: April Dinner Meetup – 6 PM

  Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!

• Friday, May 1: International Labour Day Edit-a-Thon – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  An edit-a-thon at the University of Maryland

Hope to see you at these events! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.

Cheers,

James Hare

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April 29: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our inaugural evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities. After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday April 29 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street Featuring a keynote talk this month on Lady Librarians & Feminist Epistemologies! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 18:29, 14 April 2015 (UTC)

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