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== Bob Dold ==

I'm sorry. What do you mean my edit to [[Bob Dold]] was unconstructive? All I did was move it to a new page called [[Robert Dold]] as that is his full name. [[User:Politics2012|Politics2012]]  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|undated]] comment added 12:31, 12 November 2010 (UTC).</span><!--Template:Undated--> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== Editing Barnstar ==

{{User:Bugboy52.40/awards/edits|100,000}}


== The [[WP:ARS|Article Rescue Squadron]] Newsletter (September 2009) ==

{{Wikipedia:WikiProject Article Rescue Squadron/Newsletter/20090901}}
:Read. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:41, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks for your help on alleged self publishing on NAB article ==

:Read. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:41, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

== the truth is the truth ==

Everything i said about brett delaney was true! i work at rebel sport, you dont, therefore i think i would have more accurate information than you, wouldnt you agree?

why did you deleted my last edit?
that one was a true one..
becouse i am a real harajuku subculturic guy.
for the toher things before that i am sorry.
but for now
i want to edit somethings
that are waayy to old and waayay out of time
for that page.
:Read. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:41, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

== FYI: ANI case [[User:96.32.188.25]] ==

[[WP:ANI#96.32.188.25 WP:Disruptive editing, WP:Edit warring, Personal attacks]] may be of interest to you, based on {{IPVandal|96.32.188.25}}'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Alansohn&diff=prev&oldid=319651831 edit] of your talk page. Cheers, --[[User:4wajzkd02|4wajzkd02]] ([[User talk:4wajzkd02|talk]])
:Read. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:41, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

== Re: ==

{{Talkback|tide rolls}}
:Read. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:41, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

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:Read. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:41, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

== hi ==

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'''Hello Alansohn''', 68.191.178.216 has smiled at you! Smiles promote [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] by smiling at someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Go on, smile! Cheers, and happy editing!  <br /> <small>''Smile at others by adding {{tls|Smile}} to their talk page with a friendly message.''</small>
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:Thanks! [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:41, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2010 June newsletter ==

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Though unaffiliated with the WikiCup, July sees the [[Wikipedia:The Great Wikipedia Dramaout/3rd|third Great Wikipedia Dramaout]]- a project with not dissimilar goals to the WikiCup. Everyone is welcome to take part and do their bit to contribute to the encyclopedia itself.

If you're interested in the scores for the last round of the Cup, please take a look at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Round 3]] and [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Full/Round 3]]. Our thanks go to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Stone}} for compiling these. As was predicted, Group C ended up the "Group of Death", with 670 points required for second place, and, therefore, automatic promotion. This round will probably be even tougher- again, the top two from each of the two groups will make it through, while the twelve remaining participants will compete for four wildcard places- good luck everyone! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]]
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== [[Nava Appelbaum]] ==

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== DYK Query ==

Can you check [[T:TDYK#1366 Technologies]] please? Thanks [[User:Smartse|Smartse]] ([[User talk:Smartse|talk]]) 21:24, 20 October 2010 (UTC)

:Sorry meant to get back to you about this sooner, the issue wasn't resolved but it's been moved into the queue. I've left a note about it [[Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#1366_Technologies|here]]. [[User:Smartse|Smartse]] ([[User talk:Smartse|talk]]) 11:28, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

== Fall 2010 USRD newsletter ==

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== DYK nomination of Jim Fuchs ==

Hello, your nomination of [[Template_talk:Did_you_know#Jim_Fuchs|Jim Fuchs at DYK]] was reviewed and comments provided. --[[User:NortyNort|NortyNort]]  <small>[[User talk:NortyNort|(Holla)]]</small> 09:11, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

== Adminship ==

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| text  = '''[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|Wayne Olajuwon]] would like to nominate you to become an administrator.''' Please visit [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship]] to see what this process entails, and then [{{fullurl:User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|action=edit&section=new}} contact Wayne Olajuwon] to accept or decline the nomination. A page {{#ifexist:Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/2|has been created|will then be created}} for your nomination at '''[[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Alansohn{{#if:2|2}}]]'''. If you accept the nomination, you must state and sign your acceptance. You may also choose to make a statement and/or answer the optional questions to supplement the information your nominator has given. Once you are satisfied with the page, you may post your nomination for discussion, or request that your nominator do so.
}}<!--- Template:RfA-nom. ---> <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 14:55, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
:Your [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Alansohn 2|‎adminship page]] is complete. <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 15:28, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK nomination of Melvin Lane Powers ==

[[Image:Symbol question.svg|25px]] Hello! Your submission of [[Melvin Lane Powers]] at the [[Template talk:DYK|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 '''{{T:TDYK|Melvin Lane Powers|your nomination's entry}}''' and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! <!--Template:DYKproblem--> [[User:Yoninah|Yoninah]] ([[User talk:Yoninah|talk]]) 15:12, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
:Please see new note on DYK talk page. [[User:Yoninah|Yoninah]] ([[User talk:Yoninah|talk]]) 16:59, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
::Still waiting for your yea or nay. [[User:Yoninah|Yoninah]] ([[User talk:Yoninah|talk]]) 15:50, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

== [[Venues of the 1948 Winter Olympics]] DYK nomination ==

I added another sentence in the lead that should be long enough to get to the 1500 chacater minimum if you wish to look. [[User:Miller17CU94|Chris]] ([[User talk:Miller17CU94|talk]]) 21:59, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Chuck Stewart ==

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|text = On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#25 October 2010|25 October 2010]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with a fact from the article '''''[[Chuck Stewart]]''''', which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page <small>([[User:Rjanag/Pageview stats|here's how]], [http://stats.grok.se/en/201010/Chuck_Stewart quick check] )</small> and add it to [[WP:DYKSTATS|DYKSTATS]] if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the [[:Template talk:Did you know|Did you know? talk page]].
}}  <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 12:02, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

== Alt hooks ==

At [[Template_talk:Did_you_know#Jessica_Feshbach]], I have proposed three different ALT hooks. All properly sourced, in the article body, to multiple secondary sources. Perhaps you could revisit the nom, and confirm one of those three? Thank you for your time, -- '''[[User:Cirt|Cirt]]''' ([[User talk:Cirt|talk]]) 16:37, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

== TeaneckShuls ==

Saw your comment about [[User:Alansohn/TeaneckShuls]]. Would you like us to delete it for you? <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 22:49, 25 October 2010 (UTC)
:I tried to look for some more sources, but the article will not make it to prime time. No issue with deleting. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 01:02, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
::Done.<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 01:40, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
:::I see it's a red link now. Thanks. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 01:42, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Eric Joisel ==

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}}  [[WP:Did you know|The DYK project]] ([[T:TDYK|nominate]]) 00:04, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

== Dumping poop ==

Hi! Just to let you know, I thought your userpage essay, "Dumping poop", effectively illustrates one of this encyclopedia's major weaknesses. Since vandals know they can't really be caught because they are physically thousands of miles away from the vandal-fighters, they end up reducing the potential rate of growth of WP, however you would measure that. (This is actually sort of like sleep. If people didn't have to sleep at all, then we probably would be more technologically advanced.) Thanks for summing it all up nicely in your essay, which I think deserves its own page in the WP namespace. <span style="white-space:nowrap">[[User:Guoguo12|<font color="green">Guoguo12</font>]][[User talk:Guoguo12|<font color="blue" size="1">'''''--Talk--'''''</font>&nbsp;]]</span> 01:29, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:Funny, I just got dumped on by a participant at RfA as being unsuitable to be an admin because of that essay. I've probably made over 100,000 vandalism reverts and I spent hours a day seeing almost nothing but vandalism coming from IP addresses. I ought to revisit it and see how this fits with my current thoughts now that I'm on Huggle detox, but there has to be a better way to strike a balance between getting new editors to feel able to make edits while keeping the petty vandals away. Thanks for the kind note which comes at a moment when I'm feeling a bit beaten up from a Wikipedia perspective. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 01:34, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::As a Huggler also in recovery, I also find your essay refreshing and indeed "spot on." My next edit will be to vote a support on your Rfa! Best wishes, [[User:Jusdafax|Jusdafax]]   02:50, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Thanks for your support and kind words. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:54, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::::Alansohn, thank you for your insightful comments.  I confess that I <font color="red">p</font>articipate in <font color="red">o</font>ffensive <font color="red">o</font>nline <font color="red">p</font>rofanity and vandalism.  In fact, I found your userpage from your message after you deleted my vandalism.  You have opened my eyes to the error of my ways and have helped me realize that I could better spend my time contributing to this powerful source of knowledge.[[User:Wikiwikicmoney|Wikiwikicmoney]] ([[User talk:Wikiwikicmoney|talk]]) 06:48, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::Thanks!? I did enjoy the red-lettered "poop" in your note. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 13:54, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Jim Fuchs ==

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}}  [[WP:Did you know|The DYK project]] ([[T:TDYK|nominate]]) 18:03, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put ==

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}}  <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 12:03, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK Halloween hold ==

Pls see [[Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Halloween_Hold_on_Prep_Set_building]] <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 21:04, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::See link I added there. <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 23:43, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

== Vandalism on my user page or user talk page ==

If a user or IP address vandalizes my user talk page or user page, can you please revert it? <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 22:25, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
: always keep an eye out for userpage vandalism and I will be extra careful with yours. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 12:18, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
::Okay. <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 19:39, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Melvin Lane Powers ==

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}}  <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 06:02, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for 1366 Technologies ==

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}}  <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 12:02, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Wesley Bennett ==

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}}  <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 12:02, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Louis F. Bantle ==

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|text = On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#29 October 2010|29 October 2010]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with a fact from the article '''''[[Louis F. Bantle]]''''', which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page <small>([[User:Rjanag/Pageview stats|here's how]], [http://stats.grok.se/en/201010/Louis_F._Bantle quick check] )</small> and add it to [[WP:DYKSTATS|DYKSTATS]] if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the [[:Template talk:Did you know|Did you know? talk page]].
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== DYK for Frank Herbert (politician) ==

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== DYK for Harold Martin (New Jersey politician) ==

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== DYK for 39th Legislative District (New Jersey) ==

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== DYK for Consuelo Crespi ==

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== DYK for James F. Neal ==

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== Very minor DYK question ==

[[Image:Symbol question.svg|25px]] Hello! Your submission of [[Burton B. Roberts]] at the [[Template talk:DYK|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 '''{{T:TDYK|Burton B. Roberts|your nomination's entry}}''' and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! <!--Template:DYKproblem-->  [[User:Mandarax|<font color="green">M<small>AN</small>d<small>ARAX</small></font>]]&nbsp;<font color="blue">•</font>&nbsp;[[User talk:Mandarax|<font color="999900"><small>XAЯA</small>b<small>ИA</small>M</font>]] 03:10, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

== Your Rfa has been closed ==

I regret to inform you that [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Alansohn 2|your RfA]] has been closed as unsuccessful. I strongly recommend that you carefully review the comments made there and apply them in a positive manner to your editing and interactions here. This will be especially helpful to you should you wish to request adminship in the future as people will often look at the previous requests to see what concerns there were. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or any other admin or bureaucrat here. We are all willing to help out where we can. Thank you for your time and good luck in the future. ···[[User:Nihonjoe|<font color="darkgreen">日本穣</font>]]<sup>[[Help:Installing Japanese character sets|?]]</sup> · <small>[[Special:Contributions/Nihonjoe|<font color="blue">投稿</font>]] · [[User talk:Nihonjoe|Talk to Nihonjoe]] · [[WP:JA|<font color="maroon">Join WikiProject Japan</font>]]!</small> 18:07, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

I am sorry to see the results of this RfA.  I thought you really deserved it, and it seemed to me you were the victim of an organized campaign, which is unfortunate.  [[User:Neutron|Neutron]] ([[User talk:Neutron|talk]]) 01:25, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
:I'm disappointed as well, and I appreciate the thoughts. I think a far better explanation for the result is that I still have work to do, and I hope that I will be able to continue working towards convincing the community in the future. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 01:54, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
::Your fellow Wikipedians and the scores of readers of your great articles are forever indebted to you for your prolific contributions to this encyclopedia. We are happy to see that your editing has continued as usual and we look forward to another RFA down the line, which will undoubtedly garner more success.--''[[User:Brewcrewer|<span style="font family:Arial;color:green">brew</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Brewcrewer|<span style="font-family:Arial;color:#2E82F4">crewer</span>]] [[User talk:Brewcrewer|(yada, yada)]]'' 04:10, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
:You can't judge a user by how long their block log is if they 800+ did you knows and a lot of vandalism reverts like [[User:Alansohn|Alan]] did. <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 21:16, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2010 October newsletter ==

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The 2010 WikiCup is over! It has been a long journey, but what has been achieved is impressive: combined, participants have produced over seventy featured articles, over five hundred good articles, over fifty featured lists, over one thousand one hundred "did you know" entries, in addition to various other pieces of recognised content. A full list (which has yet to be updated to reflect the scores in the final round) can be found [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Submissions|here]]. Perhaps more importantly, we have our winner! The 2010 WikiCup champion is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}}, with an unbelievable 4220 points in the final round. Second place goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}}, with 2260, and third to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Casliber}}, with 560. Congratulations to our other four finalists&nbsp;– {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|White Shadows}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|William S. Saturn}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Staxringold}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|ThinkBlue}}. Also, congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}}, who withdrew from the competition with an impressive 2685 points earlier in this round.

Prizes will also be going to those who claimed the most points for different types of content in a single round. It was decided that the prizes would be awarded for those with the highest in a round, rather than overall, so that the finalists did not have an unfair advantage. Winning the featured article prize is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Casliber}}, for five featured articles in round 4. Winning the good article prize is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}}, for eighty-one good articles in round 5. Winning the featured list prize is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Staxringold}}, for six featured lists in round 1. Winning the picture and sound award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Jujutacular}}, for four featured pictures in round 3. Winning the topic award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}}, for forty-seven articles in various good topics in round 5. Winning the "did you know" award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}}, for over one hundred did you knows is round 5. Finally, winning the in the news award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Candlewicke}}, for nineteen articles in the news in round three.

The WikiCup has faced criticism in the last month&nbsp;– hopefully, we will take something positive from it and create a better contest for next year. Like Wikipedia itself, the Cup is a work in progress, and ideas for how it should work are more than welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]] and on the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring|scoring talk page]]. Also, people are more than welcome to sign up for next year's competition on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2011 signups|the signup page]]. Well done and thank you to everyone involved&nbsp;– the Cup has been a pleasure to run, and we, as judges, have been proud to be a part of it. We hope that next year, however the Cup is working, and whoever is running it, it will be back, stronger and more popular than ever. Until then, goodbye and happy editing! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 03:01, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
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== Cast the net wider? ==

What do you think about [[Margaret Gray|this]]? {{unsigned|Bongomatic}}
:I'll try to look for other sources and see if it can be meaningfully expanded. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 12:15, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

== File copyright problem with File:Central Park Kilmer tree from south.JPG ==

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Thank you for uploading [[:File:Central Park Kilmer tree from south.JPG]]. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright status. Wikipedia takes [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|copyright]] very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the '''license''' and the '''source''' of the file. If you know this information, then you can add a '''[[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags|copyright tag]]''' to the [[Help:Image page|image description page]].

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their license and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have created in [{{fullurl:Special:Log|type=upload&user=Alansohn}} your upload log].

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|media copyright questions page]]. Thanks again for your cooperation.<!-- Template:Di-no license-notice --> [[User:Sfan00 IMG|Sfan00 IMG]] ([[User talk:Sfan00 IMG|talk]]) 10:55, 2 November 2010 (UTC)
:Copyright tag was added. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:37, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Burton B. Roberts ==

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|text = On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#2 November 2010|2 November 2010]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with a fact from the article '''''[[Burton B. Roberts]]''''', which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page <small>([[User:Rjanag/Pageview stats|here's how]], [http://stats.grok.se/en/201011/Burton_B._Roberts quick check] )</small> and add it to [[WP:DYKSTATS|DYKSTATS]] if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the [[:Template talk:Did you know|Did you know? talk page]].
}}  [[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 18:03, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

== It's raining thanks spam! ==

* Please pardon the intrusion. This tin of thanks spam is offered to everyone who commented or !voted (Support, Oppose or Neutral) on my recent RfA. I appreciate the fact that you care enough about the encyclopedia and its community to participate in this forum.
* There are a host of processes that further need community support, including content review ([[WP:GAN]], [[WP:PR]], [[WP:FAC]], and [[WP:FAR]]).  You can also consider becoming a [[Wikipedia:Ambassadors|Wikipedia Ambassador]]. If you have the requisite experience and knowledge, consider running for [[WP:RFA|admin]] yourself!
* If you have any further comments, input or questions, please do feel free to drop a line to me on my talk page. I am open to all discussion. Thanks &bull;&nbsp;[[User:Ling.Nut|Ling.Nut]]&nbsp;([[User talk:Ling.Nut|talk]]) 02:14, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for S. Neil Fujita ==

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}}<!-- Template:UpdatedDYKNom -->  -- '''[[User:Cirt|Cirt]]''' ([[User talk:Cirt|talk]]) 18:04, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

== hello ==

I undid that dumb bot edit because what i'm saying about rabbits is totally true. If you house a rabbit indoors instead of outsider in a hutch, you will get a happier, healthier bunny. Please stop undoing me.

I undid that dumb bot edit because what i'm saying about rabbits is totally true. If you house a rabbit indoors instead of outsider in a hutch, you will get a happier, healthier bunny. Please stop undoing me. Do you like rabbits or not? [[User:Catlover324|Catlover324]] ([[User talk:Catlover324|talk]]) 20:30, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

== Barnstar ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Since you came back to Huggle, you've out edited me in nearly every session and I've not been able to keep up with your reverts which means I can't beat you to vandalism that much. You deserve this barnstar. :) <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 21:00, 3 November 2010 (UTC)
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== DYK for Betty S. Murphy ==

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}}  -- '''[[User:Cirt|Cirt]]''' ([[User talk:Cirt|talk]]) 12:03, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

== Required Registration ==

Hi Alansohn.  I continue to think that your essay on registration is a key direction to focus on for the future.  I see others mentioning required registration as well.  Offhand, do you know if there have been any RfC's regarding this subject, or discussion in other corners of the project? Thanks in advance for your time. [[User:Jusdafax|Jusdafax]]   15:17, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
:It's funny, I got some really positive feedback and really negative responses to my thoughts on my user page. People feel very strongly about the issue and I want to create an essay page for it to gauge community response. Thanks for the note. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 01:55, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
::Thank you! So, I take it that to your knowledge there has been no previous RfC's or other wiki-areas where required registration has been debated?  Like you, I'd like to look into this further. [[User:Jusdafax|Jusdafax]]   03:49, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

== Beaten you to vandalism ==

Have I beaten you to vandalism? <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 16:58, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
:Happens all the time that you or someone else "beats" me to vandalism. I always try to remember that it's not a race and that accuracy is far more important than speed in fighting vandalism. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:18, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
::That's true, but you should look out for user talk page vandalism too including my user talk page, and Wikipedia isn't a battleground nor a third-person shooting game. Why don't you customize your signature? Also, how do you start receiving did you know templates? <b>[[User:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color: blue">Wayne Olajuwon</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|<span style="vertical-align:super;">chat</span>]]</small></b> 23:35, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
:::I keep my signature plain and simple, and I like it that way. Head over to [[T:TDYK]] to see the articles that have been nominated for Did You Know on the main page. In addition to vandal fighting duty I try to work on a new article or two a day so that I feel that I'm actually contributing to improving the encyclopedia and not just removing the word "poop" someone felt the need to add. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 01:53, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
::Your right but can you suggest me some articles that I could nominate for Did you Know? [[User:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:White;background:darkRed;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">WAYNE</span>''']][[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:blue;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">OLAJUWON'''</span>]] 02:12, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Look around Wikipedia and see what's missing. There are huge numbers of biographies that are waiting to be written, among the millions of articles that are missing from Wikipedia. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:15, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
::Can you create an article that I would nominate for did you know? Do I have to be a member of [[WP:Did you know]] in order to receive did you know templates? [[User:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:White;background:darkRed;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">WAYNE</span>''']][[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:blue;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">OLAJUWON'''</span>]] 02:17, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Anyone can participate at DYK, there's no membership requirement. You can search through new articles to find ones that might be good candidates or you can create your own new content. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:24, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
::Can you give me some Did you Know tips because I don't know understand much about Did you know? [[User:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:White;background:darkRed;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">WAYNE</span>''']][[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:blue;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">OLAJUWON'''</span>]] 02:38, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Articles need to be new or expanded within the past five days, must have sources and have a hook that would draw people to the article. [[WP:DYK]] has the complete rules, but the best thing to do is to find a subject that you have an interest in -- your hometown, a nearby historic residence, an athlete or politician, anything -- and see if there are articles that don't exist that you could create or expand. It's far easier to do if you have an existing interest that you could build on and create new content. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:46, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
::Does did you know tell you the name of articles that need to be expanded? [[User:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:White;background:darkRed;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">WAYNE</span>''']][[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:blue;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">OLAJUWON'''</span>]] 14:41, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
:::No, it doesn't. Wikipedia does have lists of new articles, but there's no organized way to find articles in need of expansion, at least as far as I know. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:51, 5 November 2010 (UTC)
::What did you know template should I use if I'm going to nominate someone else for did you know? [[User:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:White;background:darkRed;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">WAYNE</span>''']][[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:blue;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">OLAJUWON'''</span>]] 16:06, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Leo Cullum ==

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}}  -- '''[[User:Cirt|Cirt]]''' ([[User talk:Cirt|talk]]) 18:03, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK ==

If I remember correctly, you are the one who first hooked me into DYK by nominating an article of mine there. Reviewing your hooks occasionally is the least I can do. ;-) --[[User:Orlady|Orlady]] ([[User talk:Orlady|talk]]) 05:18, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Dick Miles ==

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}}  -- '''[[User:Cirt|Cirt]]''' ([[User talk:Cirt|talk]]) 06:03, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

== Please help me! ==

Hello there, fellow Wikipedian! 
Please, allow me to clarify that I’m not a robot or anything of the sort... please carry on reading! =) Allow me to introduce myself – My name is Maria and I’m a high school student at El Salvador. You probably know this country, because according to the revision history in the “El Salvador” Wikipedia page, you took part in its maintenance just recently, not many days ago. You probably may think that this is extremely random for a total stranger to ask for your help, out of the blue, but I think you just may be the right person to help me out for my ITGS (IT in a Global Society) investigation. It’s simple, really. I have a set of interview questions (some are open, some are closed) that you, as a WP-editing expert, could kindly answer for me. I’d really appreciate it if you helped me out. I can send you my analytical essay to further prove that I really am a student seeking opinions on the subject of her research, and not some spamming/phishing robot. You can contact me at marialaurapa@gmail.com to send me your interview answers, or any other queries you may have. I am happy to respond to any of your questions regarding my research. If you could respond as soon as possible, that would be great. My full interview transcript is due on Wednesday the 10th of November. Here is the set of questions I would like you to answer:

1. How often do you find offenses and inaccuracies in Wikipedia?

2. If so, what kind of offenses have you found?

3. How do you think this affects the use of Wikipedia for educational purposes?

4. As an editor, have you ever faced any cases of vandalism or unrighteous deletion to your posts?

5. As a scholar, have you ever felt inclined towards using Wikipedia as your only source?

6. If so, or if not, why?

7. Are you an advocate of Open-Source online encyclopedias, or do you consider commercial encyclopedias as a more reliable source of information?

8. (To previous question) Why?

9. Do you believe that every person should have the same right to establishing of an 'editor' hierarchy?(Take into account the repercussions that this has in education)

10. How do you think these changes in Wikipedia transform the open source community?

Thank you for your time!

[[User:Marialaurapa|Marialaurapa]] ([[User talk:Marialaurapa|talk]]) 07:57, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK nomination of [[Martha Lipton]] ==

I've fixed the character count problem on [[Martha Lipton]] and was wondering if you'd recheck the DYK nomination of it now. Thanks! [[User:Redfarmer|Redfarmer]] ([[User talk:Redfarmer|talk]]) 09:47, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for The Last Train From Hiroshima ==

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== DYK for Benjamin Kiptoo ==

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== DYK for Blekko ==

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}}  [[User:Orlady|Orlady]] ([[User talk:Orlady|talk]]) 18:05, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

== Tittle ==

hey, i just tried to edit tittle, and it was constructive! Yhe article is great, but it says nothing about the fact that it is used every day!please rethink your blocking of my edit.
       thanks, ben  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/74.137.101.50|74.137.101.50]] ([[User talk:74.137.101.50|talk]]) 03:16, 7 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== DYK for Michael Tabor (Black Panther) ==

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== DYK for George Cain ==

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}}  [[User:Orlady|Orlady]] ([[User talk:Orlady|talk]]) 18:04, 7 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Mary Emma Allison ==

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}}  [[User:Orlady|Orlady]] ([[User talk:Orlady|talk]]) 00:06, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Liang Congjie ==

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}}  [[User:Orlady|Orlady]] ([[User talk:Orlady|talk]]) 12:05, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

== Public Ivy ==

Stoopid vandals. [[User:DMacks|DMacks]] ([[User talk:DMacks|talk]]) 22:44, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks for the revert ==

Thanks for the revert on [[Venues of the 1956 Summer Olympics]]. Really appreciated. [[User:Miller17CU94|Chris]] ([[User talk:Miller17CU94|talk]]) 23:17, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
:As always, it's the least I can do for another editor. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 23:21, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

== [[Charles Reynolds (magician)‎|Charles Reynolds]] ==

The first two sources in the See Also section have material that would be useful&mdash;do you think that they are adequate sources, or can you find other sources for it? Thanks, <sup><small><font color="green">[[User talk:Bongomatic|Bongo]]</font></small></sup><sub style="margin-left:-4.2ex;"><small><font color="blue">[[Special:Contributions/Bongomatic|matic]]</font></small></sub> 01:07, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:You did a nice job on the article. It can always be expanded, but it's DYK-eligible already. I'll take another look when I get a chance. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 03:13, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
::I'll leave it to you to expand and nominate if you have a chance&mdash;I think some additional info would be useful before it has a bunch of eyes on it. <sup><small><font color="green">[[User talk:Bongomatic|Bongo]]</font></small></sup><sub style="margin-left:-4.2ex;"><small><font color="blue">[[Special:Contributions/Bongomatic|matic]]</font></small></sub> 03:23, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:::I'll give it a once over. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 03:25, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Roy Skinner ==

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}}  [[WP:Did you know|The DYK project]] ([[T:TDYK|nominate]]) 12:02, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Huggle 2 ==

I think you may have made a mistake using Huggle:[http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Ratio&diff=394634713&oldid=394634688].  Just thought I'd let you know (if you look at the history, you'll see it's already been fixed).  --'''''<font color="red">[[User:NYKevin|N]]</font><font color="green">[[User talk:NYKevin|Y]]</font><font color="blue">[[Special:Contributions/NYKevin|Kevin]]</font>''''' @782, i.e. 17:46, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:I may very well have made a mistake and thank you for correcting the error that I seem to have erroneously introduced. Thanks for the notification. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 19:01, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Shannon Tavarez ==

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== DYK for Hall Thompson ==

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== Thanks for reverting all that vandalism on my userpage ==

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This ought to help keep you going while you revert those vandals! [[User:Reaper Eternal|Reaper Eternal]] ([[User talk:Reaper Eternal|talk]]) 02:55, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

== [[Bob Dold]] ==

You reverted, and then re-reverted [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Bob_Dold&action=historysubmit&diff=396247783&oldid=396062885 this] edit, which was an attempt to move the article to "Robert Dold". I'm setting it back to status ex-ante for now pending discussion on this proposed move. Feel free to join in on the [[Talk:Bob Dold|talk page]] if you are interested. [[User:Ronnotel|Ronnotel]] ([[User talk:Ronnotel|talk]]) 13:37, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

== Editing notices ==

Hi,

I just received a message from you for adding external links to the [[Lip gloss]] article. I have not edited Wikipedia from this IP address as far as I know and this is a protected IP address (not shared with unknown persons), so I think you have the wrong IP address here. Thanks.  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/115.186.97.177|115.186.97.177]] ([[User talk:115.186.97.177|talk]]) 17:31, 12 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== About space child ==

Why my edit is "unconstructive" ? I know for sure the way DNA is extracted in '99 had no chance of extracting nuclear DNA. SO the statement "conclusive evidence that the child was not only human (and male), but both of his parents must have been human as well" IS COMPLETELY BOGUS AND A LIE. A 2003 sequencer which is a lot newer machine NOT available in 99 couldn't do the job how did they do it in 99 ?!? The last DNA test with the state of the art machine with technology from 2006 made in 2010 confirms that the nuclear DNA is unknown compared to the billions DNA samples in the US DNA library (forgot the name). SO how is unconstructive saying that somebody OBVIOUSLY lied for whatever the reason ?  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/78.128.93.212|78.128.93.212]] ([[User talk:78.128.93.212|talk]]) 18:54, 12 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:You need to be careful to ensure that the material you're adding to this article is based on reliable and verifiable sources, not based on your opinion on the issue. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 19:44, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

Based on the state of technology and the statements of Trace Genetics (it's owners) the Canadians had no chance of doing what they have said they did. Which in plain words means - they lied ! And it's not "my opinion" it's so plain and simple a 3 yeas child will get it.  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/78.128.93.212|78.128.93.212]] ([[User talk:78.128.93.212|talk]]) 00:12, 13 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== Emerald ==

Hello, I think there's a bit of a mixup.  I was fixing vandalism, not creating it.
[[Special:Contributions/12.34.39.3|12.34.39.3]] ([[User talk:12.34.39.3|talk]]) 19:55, 12 November 2010 (UTC)
:A string of edits was reverted based on the contents of [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Emerald&diff=prev&oldid=396371308 this edit], which added inappropriate content to the article. My apologies for my error. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 19:58, 12 November 2010 (UTC)
Weird, don't know how that happened.  Anyways, I reverted everything back to normal.  Good to know that someone's watching out I suppose.
[[Special:Contributions/12.34.39.3|12.34.39.3]] ([[User talk:12.34.39.3|talk]]) 20:02, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

== On Huggle ==

If you look at my contributions, how do you think I'm doing on Huggle? [[User:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:White;background:darkRed;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">WAYNE</span>''']][[User talk:Wayne Olajuwon|'''<span style="color:blue;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:80%;">OLAJUWON'''</span>]] 00:33, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

== [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/November 2010|November 2010 backlog elimination drive]] update ==

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We have reached the midway point in our [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/November 2010|backlog elimination drive]], so here is an update.

'''Participation report''' — The November drive has 53 participants at this point. We had 77 participants in the September drive. In July, 95 people signed up for the drive, and in May we had 36. If you are not participating, it is '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/November 2010|not too late to join]]!'''

'''Progress report''' — The drive is quite successful so far, as we have already almost reached our target of a 10% reduction in the number of articles in the backlog. We are doing very well at keeping our [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Requests|Requests page]] clear, as those articles count double for word count for this drive.

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== DYK for Jule Sugarman ==

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== DYK for Quintin Dailey ==

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== [[Barber's pole]] ==

Alansohn,  This article was substantially and recently updated.  It is well-sourced, and has (I think) an interesting juxtaposition of concepts and material.  I think it might merit a nomination for a [[WP:DYK]], which is a process that I know very little about.  I don't want to get off on the wrong foot.  I was a heavy contributor to this article, and I don't want to be impermissibly conflicted.  If you could provide suggestions or guidance, it would be appreciated.  Best to you and happy editing.  [[User:7&amp;6=thirteen|7&amp;6=thirteen]] ([[User talk:7&amp;6=thirteen|talk]]) 03:17, 16 November 2010 (UTC) Stan
:There's no issue with conflict -- you are free and encouraged to submit your own articles for nomination -- but I will take a look at the article and see where I can help, or at least guide you through the process. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:24, 16 November 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks Alan.  You are one of those editors whose success and impact is a real inspiration.  Best to you.  [[User:7&amp;6=thirteen|7&amp;6=thirteen]] ([[User talk:7&amp;6=thirteen|talk]]) 19:32, 16 November 2010 (UTC) Stan
:::We are coming up against the 5 day time limt, I think.  [[User:7&amp;6=thirteen|7&amp;6=thirteen]] ([[User talk:7&amp;6=thirteen|talk]]) 11:44, 17 November 2010 (UTC) Stan
::::I tried to see what I could have done, but unfortunately the DYK rules specify that the five-day clock starts ticking once the article has been created or has been expanded, and this article dates back several months. You've done a tremendous amount of work on this article, and I'm still transfixed by the barber pole illusion, but the article is not eligible for DYK. One of the best ways to make sure that the clock doesn't run out is to create the article in userspace and then move it to mainspace once you've finished creating the article and it's ready for prime time. Thank you for reaching out to me and my sincerest apologies that this is an issue that can't be resolved for this article. Please keep on editing articles as you have already done and let me know if I can be of any help in the future with another article. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 20:19, 18 November 2010 (UTC)
I thought a significant expansion (it was either kilobytes or a %age, would qualify.  We did a rather substantial expansion within the last week.  In any event, you are but the messenger.  I did not create the article, but only improved it.  If you liked that one, you will surely like [[Three hares]].  Thanks for taking the time and putting forth the effort.  I'm in Chicago to do a speech, so I can't be concerned with this further.  Best to you.  Happy editing.  [[User:7&amp;6=thirteen|7&amp;6=thirteen]] ([[User talk:7&amp;6=thirteen|talk]]) 21:58, 18 November 2010 (UTC) Stan

== DYK for Geoffrey Crawley ==

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== Hiya. ==

Who are ya??? You should totally archieve this page. It's really long and takes an age to get down. [[Special:Contributions/86.179.68.238|86.179.68.238]] ([[User talk:86.179.68.238|talk]]) 18:32, 16 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK on Howard Van Hyning ==

[[Image:Symbol question.svg|25px]] Hello! Your submission of [[Howard Van Hyning]] at the [[Template talk:DYK|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 '''{{T:TDYK|Howard Van Hyning|your nomination's entry}}''' and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! <!--Template:DYKproblem-->  [[User:Miyagawa|<font face="Verdana">Miyagawa</font>]] [[User talk:Miyagawa|<font face="Verdana">(talk)</font>]] 21:27, 16 November 2010 (UTC)

== bare assertion fallacy ==

Read my note before you remove my edit, jesus christ man I explained it right there and on the discussion page  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/99.231.217.26|99.231.217.26]] ([[User talk:99.231.217.26|talk]]) 03:58, 17 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

I am questioning your vitriolic attitude towards my constructive corrections of numerous NBA players. Though some of them might possess negative connotations, I believe revealing the truth takes priority over what is perceived to be politically correct. Oh yes, Fesenko is a fat lard.  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/76.18.10.210|76.18.10.210]] ([[User talk:76.18.10.210|talk]]) 04:06, 17 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== Paul K. Meyer ==

Sorry if I broke the rules.  I was trying to blank as a request for Speedy Deletion, and left a note here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Paul_K._Meyer  My rationale was that the sourcing, while good, may be more of an example of recentism.  So I thought to delete, rather than invite an AfD.  Can we delete--[[User:Coldplay3332|Coldplay3332]] ([[User talk:Coldplay3332|talk]]) 18:13, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Donald S. Kellermann ==

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== DYK for Robert Lipshutz ==

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== DYK for Howard Van Hyning ==

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== [[User:Politics2012]] ==

Howdy Alansohn. I'm a tad concerned with the editor. He seems either unable or unwilling to head advice on signing his posts & unable or unwilling to addreess/respond to posts at his talkpage. The latter likely has something to do with the former. As he's been editing for about a month, I'm assuming 'lack of knowledge' is the cause. PS: I noticed soemone has an SPI out on him. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 15:30, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
:I will keep my eye out for any potential problems. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 17:18, 21 November 2010 (UTC)

== DYK for Richard Bing ==

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== Imbecile ==

I felt this was a valid edit, and not an act of vandalism. Please revert the page and stop your persistent actions with this matter. If you have concerns with this edit please post them in the talk page for the article. Cheers. -R.T.D.  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/69.243.176.41|69.243.176.41]] ([[User talk:69.243.176.41|talk]]) 00:41, 22 November 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->