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== This week's articles for improvement - 22 July 2013 to 28 July 2013 ==

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== Mass killings under Communist regimes ==

Hey Kurtis. You had said that [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AMass_killings_under_Communist_regimes&diff=553607376&oldid=552825179 you were working on a rewrite of the MkuCr article] a little while back, but that it was a bigger job than you expected. Don't feel that you are under any obligation to slog through the entire thing. If you have even a partial improvement, you are welcome to add it to the workpage we have set up for possible future edits (pending talk page consensus, per the sanctions), which you can find [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Mass_killings_under_Communist_regimes/dumping-ground here]. Thanks for the effort. [[User:AmateurEditor|AmateurEditor]] ([[User talk:AmateurEditor|talk]]) 22:37, 24 July 2013 (UTC)
:I was just thinking about that page, and I was going to get back to you guys. I'd be glad to post some things there, once I can finally put the links I've gathered to text. :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 05:10, 25 July 2013 (UTC)

== Precious again ==

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Thank you for sharing ([[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Master&Expert|to quote you]]): "interpersonal interaction", "through our dealings with one another, we can grow as individuals", "confidence in the Wikipedia community", and for [[User talk:Wehwalt/Archive 13#My RfA|sharing]] [[User talk:Wehwalt/Archive 13#Some baklava for you!|baklava]], - repeating: you are an [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement/PumpkinSky Prize|awesome Wikipedian]] (10 February 2009)!

--[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 09:30, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
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A year ago, you were the 209th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, repeated in [[User talk:Br'er Rabbit/Archive|br'er]]ly style, --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 12:02, 10 August 2013 (UTC)

Two years ago, you were the 209th recipient of my '''[[User:PumpkinSky|<span style="color:orange;">Pumpkin</span>]][[User talk:PumpkinSky|Sky]]''' [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement/PumpkinSky Prize|Prize]]. - Thank you for {{diff|Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Clarification and Amendment|618078713|618064601|this}}, - did you see that the arbs who commented don't agree? --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 07:23, 10 August 2014 (UTC)
:Really? My impression was just the opposite. I got the sense that they actually ''did'' side with [[User:Pigsonthewing|Pigsonthewing]] in rejecting the accusations of violating his topic ban. I didn't follow that whole AE thread from start to finish though, so maybe I missed something. :/ [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 07:27, 10 August 2014 (UTC)

:: Well, yes, they agreed that he didn't violate in this case, but they didn't draw the conclusion that [[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Infoboxes#Amendment request: Infoboxes|he possibly might improve Wikipedia by adding infoboxes to articles he creates]]. - Independent from this incident (which they described as "testing" and "grey area", ignoring [[User talk:Boing! said Zebedee|this: "a productive editor making a change to an article that is so obviously an improvement"]]): where would be the ''danger'' to WP if he did that on a 1RR condition? Shaking head in not understanding [[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Infoboxes/Proposed decision#Include infoboxes in new articles which they create|for about a year already]], --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 07:38, 10 August 2014 (UTC)

==My recent RfA==
I should have said thanks for your support sooner. ```[[User: Buster7|'''<em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:black">Buster Seven</em>''']]<small>[[User talk:Buster7|'''<em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:black"> Talk</em>''']]</small> 03:47, 27 August 2013 (UTC)
:No worries. :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:35, 27 August 2013 (UTC)

== Incorrect evidence ==

Please correct your summary of the decision in the Manning case. We did not decide that there was a consensus for "Bradley". We decided that there was no consensus at all as to what the name should be, and that since "Bradley" was the long term stable location for the article, that's where it should be in the absence of a consensus.&mdash;[[User:Kww|Kww]]([[User talk:Kww|talk]]) 17:33, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
:Sorry, I've fixed it now. I read through the decision, but forgot to change the wording before saving the page. I thought it was clear from the way I'd represented the evidence that no consensus existed. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:36, 7 September 2013 (UTC)

==Manning==

You wrote "Manning herself has asked that people refer to her using female pronouns".

As the dispute concerns the article title/name, you may want to clarify that Manning mentioned both pronouns and name ("I also request that, starting today, you refer to me by my new name and use the feminine pronoun"). [[User:Josh Gorand|Josh Gorand]] ([[User talk:Josh Gorand|talk]]) 19:57, 7 September 2013 (UTC)
:That's basically implied, but I'll probably make that addition shortly. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:37, 7 September 2013 (UTC)

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== Your Arbitration evidence is too long ==

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:Hi, sorry about the multiple warnings earlier. One of the arbitrators alerted me to the problem, and I believe it's been fixed now. You should not receive any further warnings for this case. [[User:Hersfold|'''''<em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:blue">Hers</em><em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:gold">fold</em>''''']] <sup>([[User:Hersfold/t|t]]/[[User:Hersfold/a|a]]/[[Special:Contributions/Hersfold|c]])</sup> 15:44, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

== Question ==

You list several userboxes containing your opinions about various states and countries... so, how do you form those opinions? How much do you read about the situations in those nations until you're confident that your opinions are sufficiently informed?

And, by the way, isn't Asperger's already a mild form of autism? [[Special:Contributions/92.251.121.67|92.251.121.67]] ([[User talk:92.251.121.67|talk]]) 00:12, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
:Nice to meet you, 92.xx. You ask some very good questions. I'll be glad to answer them. :-)
:One of my great passions in life is learning about a broad variety of different topics: [[computer science]]s, [[physics]], world history, geography, biological life, etc. But above all else, I am extremely passionate about [[human rights]]. In the most general sense, I support freedom for everyone, regardless of their life situation. With regards to most of the causes that I support, not only have I taken the time to read about them on the side, but I've also followed news developments pertaining to them very closely. For example, I oppose the [[House of Saud|ruling family]] of [[Saudi Arabia]] because of their hardline Islamist ideology and authoritarian methods. To start with, I consider them guilty of [[Crime of apartheid|gender apartheid]] against their women, who aren't even allowed to leave the house without wearing an abaya and being in the company of a male consort. It's the only country in the world where women are not permitted to drive. They are also known for severely discriminating against expatriate workers from throughout Asia and Africa, abuses against the Shiite community in the [[Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia|Eastern Province]], and publicly beheading people for nonviolent offences &mdash; they still perform executions on charges of ''witchcraft and sorcery''.[http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/08/saudi-arabias-war-on-witchcraft/278701/][http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18503550][http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/13/world/meast/saudi-arabia-beheading/]
:And that's just the tip of the iceberg in a laundry list of reasons why I detest the Saudi monarchy. What makes it worse is the fact that there doesn't seem to be any outrage over their human rights record, which deeply troubles me.
:Granted, I don't think Saudi Arabia is a controversial state to denounce. Some of the ones I've listed are no-brainers to most people: a free [[Burma]], the end of totalitarianism in [[North Korea]], etc. But then there's the more divisive issues, such as [[Kosovo status process|Kosovar independence]] or the [[Syrian civil war]]. I have been following the latter since before the uprising even began in March 2011; already very familiar with the [[Human rights in Syria|human rights situation in Syria]], I was fully anticipating the [[Arab Spring]] to arrive there sooner or later. I also knew it would be far more complicated than any other Arab country, if for no other reason than for the fact that any conflict would be exploited by regional powers waging a sectarian proxy war against each other. I support the downfall of President [[Bashar al-Assad]]. I believe that he and his regime have committed [[crimes against humanity]] on a grand scale for the sake of retaining power (yes, I do think he [[Ghouta chemical attack|deployed sarin gas in Ghouta]]). However, unlike many others, I do not see opposition to Assad as being mutually exclusive from opposition to [[al-Qaeda]] and its affiliates, including their Syrian branch [[Al-Nusra Front|Al-Nusra]]. They too have committed widespread atrocities, especially against the Christians and [[Alawites]]. The long and short of it is, I support a free, democratic, and secular Syria. Easier said than done, but it never hurts to be optimistic. Now, Kosovo is an entirely different story. The region has a very complicated history, especially during the existence of [[Yugoslavia]] as an independent state. I'll spare you the lengthy explanation of the context, the situation after the [[breakup of Yugoslavia]], the guerrilla war conducted by the terroristic [[Kosovo Liberation Army]] against ethnic Serbs, the resulting [[Operation Horseshoe|ethnic cleansing campaign against the Kosovar Albanians]] conducted by the regime of [[Slobodan Milosevic]], the [[United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244|UN presence in Kosovo]], the [[2008 Kosovo declaration of independence|2008 declaration of independence]], etc. All you need to know, as it pertains to my support of Kosovar independence, is the fact that the vast majority of people in Kosovo support it.[http://www.gallup.com/poll/125978/two-years-kosovo-albanians-sober-independence.aspx][http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=82252] Everything else is immaterial to me; it's what the people want that I care about. The issue of Kosovar Serbs should be resolved through negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo. Those are just two examples of my less popular stances; obviously they're not the only things people will disagree with me on, but it just goes to show that I've based my opinions on the research I've done, not so much on what everyone else thinks.
:[[Asperger's Syndrome]] is considered a [[pervasive developmental disorder]] on the [[autism spectrum]]. At its most basic, you could say it is simply a mild form of [[autism]] &mdash; but that in itself would be a drastic oversimplification of what is a very unique condition. Every case is different, and there is little in the way of commonalities among people with Aspergers. I have a particularly mild diagnosis. Most people would never guess that there was anything different about me. It manifests itself more in the negative way that I would oftentimes interpret subtle nuances of socialization. For example, if I overheard two people having a conversation and discerned my name, I'd get nervous and assume that they were talking about me. If I smiled at somebody as I walked past them in the hallway and they didn't return it, I would get the sense that I've made them uncomfortable. Things like that. I've worked to get past that, with great success. Most of the classic symptoms of ASD are difficult to pick up on with me. Despite my naturally introverted nature, I'm known in real life for being very outgoing and pleasant. I am quite good at making friends because it's so easy to get along with me. Am I eccentric? Somewhat, but not exceptionally so. In no way does it impair my ability to communicate with others.
:If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:40, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
*As an update, my original diagnosis of [[Asperger Syndrome]] is now disputed. Apparently I might actually have [[Social Anxiety Disorder]]. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 12:33, 9 July 2014 (UTC)

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== height of Stalin is disputed ==

Hello Kurtis, there seems to be some inaccuracy in the [[Stalin]] article, and from the edit-history you looked like you might know more about the subject than me.  Can you comment here, if you have a moment?  [[Talk:Joseph_Stalin#Biased_about_Stalin.27s_height]]  Thanks.  [[Special:Contributions/74.192.84.101|74.192.84.101]] ([[User talk:74.192.84.101|talk]]) 00:09, 10 November 2013 (UTC)
:Hi, 74.xx. It's true that I am very interested in the life and times of [[Joseph Stalin]], and that I've been pretty active on subjects pertaining to him. However, I have very little knowledge about his height. If there's a general consensus among independent third-party sources, then that should probably be the way to go. His height obviously would have changed over the years, so I'm not sure what agreement there would be. Sorry I couldn't be of any further assistance. If you have any further questions that need answering, feel free to ask. :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:05, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

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Glad to see you're still around. [[User:AutomaticStrikeout|Automatic]]''[[User talk:AutomaticStrikeout|Strikeout]]''<small> ([[Special:Contributions/AutomaticStrikeout|₵]]) – Rest in Peace, {{ut|Jackson Peebles}}</small> 22:24, 28 November 2013 (UTC)
*Thanks! Yep, I'm still here. I've actually been around on a pretty regular basis for about five and a half years now. I have no intention of leaving any time soon. :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 22:49, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

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[[User:Diannaa|Diannaa]] ([[User talk:Diannaa|talk]]) is wishing you a [[Mary Poppins|Merry]] [[Christmas]]! This greeting (and season) promotes [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a [[Christmas|Merry Christmas]], whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year!   <br /> 

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*Thank you very much! And a Merry Christmas to you too. :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:11, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

==Happy New Year Kurtis!==
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== Worse ==

Just to reply from the RFA.  I found all aspects of KG's behavior bad particularly what you mentioned.  However on my rough and imperfect sliding scale of worse-osity, the comment was abusive and outrageous.  However the application of BLPBAN was not only abuse of admin power, but abuse of an admin power designed to be a nuclear option that cuts off all challenges to authority.  On a macro scale I classify that worse, although If I were Eric I'd likely feel otherwise.  Won't argue though if you personally rank them differently.--[[User:Cube lurker|Cube lurker]] ([[User talk:Cube lurker|talk]]) 13:29, 11 March 2014 (UTC)
:Oh OK then, that makes perfect sense to me. I totally understand where you're coming from. :-)
:I think our difference of opinion is based on two separate perspectives; my leanings are a little more geared towards the personal than the big picture (probably goes with being an [[INFP]]). Ascribing such malice to Eric bothered me even more than the arbitrary restriction that followed; the latter was a blatant abuse of power to silence a critic, but the former dehumanized him. This should not suggest that I don't find Eric to be exceedingly coarse in manner at times (although I've never failed to get along with him in our extremely limited past interactions), just that I categorically reject the accusations that were placed against him. I was also troubled by Kevin's disinclination towards an apology. At least an acknowledgement that he has caused someone serious, unjustified offense through his words would have sufficed. Maybe such introspection did occur, and if someone provides evidence that runs counter to my interpretation of events, then I'll stand corrected. Nevertheless, that whole debacle was profoundly disheartening, to say the least. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 00:37, 12 March 2014 (UTC)

== Thanks for your post ==

That was a nice and positive post over at the Arbcom case page. Don't know if it's true but you make a good case, and it's pleasing to hear something positive. It does seem sometimes that one can get a negative vibe from looking at the various places where disputes are aired, but of course the Wikipedia is generally very successful overall and continues to be. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus|talk]]) 13:08, 15 March 2014 (UTC)
:Thanks for your sentiments, I appreciate them.
:Yes I do get a negative vibe from certain aspects of Wikipedia. Actually, I'll broaden that to say that I find the internet in general a pretty negative place these days. For instance, every other Facebook post is about how society is going to Hell in a hand basket. There's all this reminiscing about the "good ol' days" when kids were highly motivated and respected their elders. According to some sources, crimes such as child molestation, rape, and murder are on the rise, when in fact these offences are just being reported on a more consistent basis. These atrocities have always existed, and an argument could be made that they are on the decline. Seems like everyone who participates in forums about international news stories such as [[Syrian civil war|Syria's catastrophic civil war]] or the [[Euromaiden|crisis in Ukraine]] has some sort of conspiracy theory to push; it's as if there's no such thing as an internal conflict that was sparked by domestic sources (i.e. authentic revolution). I think the world needs to become a more positive place &mdash; it's no more unrealistic than being stuck in a cynical rut all the time. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 20:55, 15 March 2014 (UTC)

== Re ==

Thank you for letting me know. I too agree that WP's gotten a lot better - I've not really seen an administrator abuse his or her power the way I've seen them in the past. Regular users seem to be a bit more civil on average, too. - [[User:New Age Retro Hippie|New Age Retro Hippie]] <small>[[User talk:New Age Retro Hippie|(talk)]]</small> <small>[[Special:Contributions/New Age Retro Hippie|(contributions)]]</small> 21:38, 15 March 2014 (UTC)
:And it's a relief, because Wikipedia functions so much better without all the power trips and misplaced aggression. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:41, 15 March 2014 (UTC)
::Agreed. Hope you feel better enough to return to the Wiki full time! - [[User:New Age Retro Hippie|New Age Retro Hippie]] <small>[[User talk:New Age Retro Hippie|(talk)]]</small> <small>[[Special:Contributions/New Age Retro Hippie|(contributions)]]</small> 21:48, 15 March 2014 (UTC)
:::Thanks for that as well. I've been going through a huge identity crisis and it's really taken its toll on my well-being. I'm looking into adequate support structures to help me overcome these obstacles, but there is little doubt that it's going to take me a while. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 22:07, 15 March 2014 (UTC)
::::I've recently been having difficulties w/ what I believe to be anxiety; a lot of different pressures coming at me all at once and all. Here's hoping that the both of us can be in a better way w/ respect to our mental health. :) - [[User:New Age Retro Hippie|New Age Retro Hippie]] <small>[[User talk:New Age Retro Hippie|(talk)]]</small> <small>[[Special:Contributions/New Age Retro Hippie|(contributions)]]</small> 22:13, 15 March 2014 (UTC)

== Re: thank you ==

Back when i was an administrator, you often had strongly left wing writers trying to impose their slant on articles about left-wing subjects and topics. Just look at the edit history of the Communist Party of Australia - you have a communist editor stating that non-communist and anti-communists shouldn't be allowed to edit the article. I got frustrated that these left wing people were getting away with it and tried to bring attention to it through taking action. [[User:Paul Benjamin Austin|Paul Austin]] ([[User talk:Paul Benjamin Austin|talk]]) 05:06, 16 March 2014 (UTC)
:As a left-wing editor myself (albeit anti-communist), I completely agree with taking action to mitigate systemic bias in principle. But with regards to [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/PMA|the RfC filed against you]] back in 2006 (holy crap, that was almost ''eight years ago'' now), the examples provided were a cause for concern. If you want my honest assessment, it seemed you were frequently too eager to play the admin card rather than attempting to deal with a given issue diplomatically.
:For example, I assume you understand in retrospect how the [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Special:Log/block&page=User%3AChicocvenancio 100-hour block] placed on [[User:Chicocvenancio|Chicocvenancio]] for [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Cuba&diff=prev&oldid=48831135 edits] [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Talk:Cuba&diff=prev&oldid=48835412 such] [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Talk:Cuba&diff=prev&oldid=50316991 as] [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Cuba&diff=prev&oldid=50313745 these] (the first of which was self-reverted almost immediately afterwards) came across as unfair. Chicocvenancio clearly did have a political bias of sorts, and his edits could easily be perceived as POV-pushing. But as a new user with relative inexperience, he was not yet fully aware of Wikipedia's encyclopedic standards for [[WP:NPOV|neutrality]]; I guarantee you that in his mind, he was actually attempting to counter an ''anti-communist'' bias. The first thing anyone should do when dealing with someone who meets the definition of a "civil POV-pusher" is to approach them about it, and try reasoning with them. It was clear from his posts on the talk page that he was willing to discuss his changes with other editors, and so persuading him into accepting the established consensus might not have been a huge challenge. By administering a block, you ran the risk of turning away a potentially valuable contributor. It's also troubling that you immediately suspected him to be a sockpuppet, but failed to substantiate any evidence in support of that claim.
:Make no mistake about it, I am entirely in favour of taking a tougher stance against POV-pushing (which is precisely why I backed away from [[Waldorf education]] following my [[Talk:Waldorf education/Archive 13#Regarding critical viewpoints of Waldorf education|assessment]] of the article), but ''only'' after other venues of dispute resolution have been attempted. Editors who are chronically unable to recognize their own biases and how it impacts their editing may unfortunately have to be turned away from topic areas of concern; it's a harsh reality, but a reality nevertheless. Blocking someone from the onset to preemptively head off future trouble has two adverse effects: it deters them from contributing to the site altogether, and it sends a chilling effect to everyone else who may wish to participate in editing a given page. It's in the spirit of [[WP:WER|editor retention]] to favour the carrot over the stick. Wikipedia is a community-based project &mdash; pretty much everyone has something to offer. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 06:14, 16 March 2014 (UTC)
:::I doubt I'd be made an administrator ever again though. I genuinely did see communist/extreme leftist editors thanking each other on talk pages for "looking after" articles on Lenin, Fidel Castro, et al. Someone had to do something but no one did. [[User:Paul Benjamin Austin|Paul Austin]] ([[User talk:Paul Benjamin Austin|talk]]) 16:30, 16 March 2014 (UTC)
::::I'm sure you did. There are many people who cannot acknowledge their own biases when editing, and it often clouds their judgment as to how others with differing opinions may view their changes. Just for the record, although I disagree with many of your decisions back then, I still do hold you in high regard as a long-standing and valued contributor. There are other ways to make a difference in the struggle against POV-pushing, most of which don't even mandate the use of sysop tools. You can open RfCs on article talk pages, so as to attract attention from the broader community and achieve a more impartial consensus. That being said, would you say that the problem has improved or worsened since that time? I find Wikipedia a much better source today than it's ever been. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:40, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hey! ==

I came here to ask you why [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Kurtis|this]] was still a redlink, but then I saw the mental health notice above and decided to just leave you a message wishing you lots of luck. I expect you will be feeling better soon :) ''<small>→ Call me</small>'' [[User:Hahc21|<span style="color:#333333;">'''Hahc'''</span>]][[User_talk:Hahc21|<span style="color:#336699;">'''21'''</span>]] 17:01, 20 March 2014 (UTC)
:Thanks for the note, I really appreciate it. Yes, I've been struggling quite a bit in real life these days, and my activities on Wikipedia have diminished in recent months. I still haven't gotten a ton of CSD work in, unfortunately, and I'm a bit slow when it comes to anti-vandal work. I think I do eventually want to submit another RfA, once I get back into the swing of things and feel confident in my chances at passing. I suspect if I'd submitted one today, I'd fare much better than I did last time around, but I'm still not sure if it'd pass.

:Speaking of adminship, congrats on your own recent successful RfA. Always great to bring another capable hand into the fold. :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 01:46, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
::Thanks! :-) Well, I am sure you will do an excellent sysop. You have always been a mature and seasoned user, one of those who rarely loses their heads. I will be more than honoursed to serve as your nom whenever you decide to put yourself against the slaughtering wall ;-) ''<small>→ Call me</small>'' [[User:Hahc21|<span style="color:#333333;">'''Hahc'''</span>]][[User_talk:Hahc21|<span style="color:#336699;">'''21'''</span>]] 20:36, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
:::Thanks again. I'd be glad to accept you as a nominator when the time comes. :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 00:58, 22 March 2014 (UTC)

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== Thank you for your RfA support ==

Hi there, a bit of a form letter from me, Cyphoidbomb, but I wanted to drop you a line and thank you for your support at my recent RfA. Although I was not successful, I certainly learned quite a bit both about the RfA process and about how the community views my contributions. It was an eye-opener, to say the least.  And per your comment at the RfA, yeah, I totally would've scattered my own eggshells around anything related to deletion after all those opposes. Thank you for assuming good faith on my part. :) [[User:Cyphoidbomb|Cyphoidbomb]] ([[User talk:Cyphoidbomb|talk]]) 01:01, 30 March 2014 (UTC)
:No problem. And why wouldn't I assume good faith on your part? There's no reason for me to think you have any bad intentions or anything. You're doing fine &mdash; keep up the good work! [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 13:52, 30 March 2014 (UTC)

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[[File:Hands4 Overlaying.jpg|left|100px]] 
I know this is terribly late but I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your participation at my RfA.  I was very inspired by the many that supported me and it’s that feeling of friendship and camaraderie that keeps me coming back to the project. So, thank you for your support and for your continued sense of fairness and compassion in all areas of WP. I look forward to the opportunity to work together in the days to come. Best wishes, --<span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS,sans -serif"> — [[User:Keithbob|<b style= "color:#085;"><i>Keithbob</i></b>]] • [[User_ talk:Keithbob|<span style="color:#035;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 19:22, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

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== ''Gun control'' arbitration proposed decision ==

Hello. You have participated in the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Gun control|''Gun control'' arbitration case]], or are named as a party to it. Accordingly, you may wish to know that the committee is now voting on its decision for this case. The decision is being voted on at the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Gun control/Proposed decision|Proposed decision]] page. Comments on the decision can be made at the [[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Gun control/Proposed decision|Proposed decision talk page]]. For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:AGK|<font color="black">'''AGK'''</font>]] [[User talk:AGK#top|[•]]] 11:26, 23 April 2014 (UTC)

== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 18, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 19, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 20, 2014) ==


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== Notice ==

Hi, this is a courtesy notice to say you have been mentioned at [[Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons/Noticeboard#F.C3.A6]]. --[[User:Fæ|Fæ]] ([[User talk:Fæ|talk]]) 07:43, 14 May 2014 (UTC)
:I've responded there. I'm sorry if you felt as if my comments had cast you in an unduly negative light. The issue I had was with your request for a WMF official to intercede; in retrospect, I probably should not have mentioned your position as chair of Wikimedia UK, the relevance of which was disputed even by the Arbitration Committee at the time. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 09:02, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

== You won something! ==

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:Heh. Well, this was unexpected. Thanks! :-) [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:34, 15 May 2014 (UTC)

== Arbitration amendment request(Fae) ==

An arbitration amendment request(Fae), to which you contributed, resulted in a [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Fæ#Amendments_by_motion|motion]].

The original discussion can be found [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Clarification_and_Amendment&oldid=608966072 here]. For the arbitration committee --[[User:Sphilbrick|<span style="color:#002868;padding:0 4px;font-family: Copperplate Gothic Light">S Philbrick</span>]][[User talk:Sphilbrick|<span style=";padding:0 4px;color:# 000;font-family: Copperplate Gothic Light">(Talk)</span>]] 16:09, 17 May 2014 (UTC)

== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 21, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 23, 2014) ==


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== Thank you for your participation ==

Kurtis, I would like to take this moment and thank you for taking part in my RfA that happened a while ago. Although it didn't turn out as I had planned, I certainly appreciated all the comments and suggestions given by you and other people. I will learn from all of them and will hopefully run again someday when I'm fully ready. Thank you. [[User:TheGeneralUser|TheGeneralUser]] ([[User talk:TheGeneralUser|talk]]) 13:32, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 24, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 25, 2014) ==


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== [[:Template:Geographic reference]] ==

To answer your question, yes, all it does is print out the text for each citation. In my mind, it's a bizarre thing to use as a template and it violates [[WP:T3]]. At the same time, yes, it does have 9 various assorted citations put in it with the only reasoning being that those are all somewhat related to each other and so editors can just go through them all without having to remember other citations (although the documentation that says "don't use R2, use R8 now" tells you why it's problematic. I've opened an RFC at [[Template_talk:Geographic_reference#RfC:_Should_Template:Geographic_reference_be_split_into_separate_templates_for_each_source.3F|here]] but I don't expect much. I'm certain I'll be told that it's used too much to be changed. -- [[User:Ricky81682|Ricky81682]] ([[User talk:Ricky81682|talk]]) 14:00, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
:Thanks for posting here &mdash; I was a bit confused at first, but now I understand what the template is used for. If consensus is against its retention, perhaps the best solution would be to phase it out, using the references themselves on each article before returning it to TfD. I'm still undecided about whether it benefits the project more than individual citations, but I'll keep an eye on the RfC and participate once I've heard some strong arguments on both sides. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 15:10, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
:: It's cryptic as hell, it cites a variety of sources (many out of date) all in one piece (the one India one hilariously makes my point) and all it's doing is hard-coding cite web citations. It can be renamed, split or finally deleted (all of which will take years to accomplish) but if people think that it's fine as it, I'll shrug and move on. -- [[User:Ricky81682|Ricky81682]] ([[User talk:Ricky81682|talk]]) 17:38, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
:::It seems like [[User:Rich Farmbrough|Rich Farmbrough]] has a novel idea being developed at [[Template:Geographic reference/sandbox|this makeshift sandbox]]. I think templated references can be useful when used in the right places, so as to avoid doing a bunch of repetitive work on various different articles. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:37, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
::::That version has now been implemented, which means we don't need to worry about the change in the Factfinder website.  All&nbsp;the&nbsp;best: ''[[User:Rich Farmbrough|Rich]]&nbsp;[[User talk:Rich Farmbrough|Farmbrough]]'',&nbsp;<small>19:48,&nbsp;22&nbsp;June&nbsp;2014&nbsp;(UTC).</small><br />
:::::Heh. All the better, then. Good work, Rich! [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:04, 22 June 2014 (UTC)

== A beer for you! ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | Just wanted to say thanks for your thoughtful—and absolutely correct—comment at that ANI thread just now. There's never a bad time for a bit of wisdom like that. —/[[User:Mendaliv|'''M'''<small>endaliv</small>]]/<sup><small>[[User talk:Mendaliv|2¢]]</small></sup>/<sub><small>[[Special:Contributions/Mendaliv|Δ's]]</small></sub>/ 08:31, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
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:Thank you for taking the time to recognize the consideration and effort I put into that post. It means a lot, really. I'm glad the issue there is being handled effectively; neither party is innocent, but hopefully they can work this all out. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:30, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
::Agreed, superior BY FAR to the great majority of TL;DR posts. I think if the same words of wisdom were instead used to comment on the editorial interaction there, it would be more productive. "<span style="font-family:Buxton Sketch; color:FireBrick">My master, [[Special:Contributions/Lieutenant of Melkor|<FONT COLOR="#DAA520">Annatar the Great</FONT>]], bids thee <sup>[[User talk:Lieutenant of Melkor|welcome!]]</sup></span>" 18:04, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
:::Thanks for your sentiments. Here's hoping you can get the situation between yourself and [[User:Paisan1|Paisan1]] resolved, and find ways to work better with one another. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:03, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
::::That would be the hope of anyone. But it looks like some of our fellow editors are [[WP:AN/I#Proposal: Indefinite block|are not willing]] to let that possibility spring up. "<span style="font-family:Buxton Sketch; color:FireBrick">My master, [[Special:Contributions/Lieutenant of Melkor|<FONT COLOR="#DAA520">Annatar the Great</FONT>]], bids thee <sup>[[User talk:Lieutenant of Melkor|welcome!]]</sup></span>" 00:17, 23 June 2014 (UTC)
*Just as an FYI, my diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome is now disputed. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 05:31, 25 August 2014 (UTC)

== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 26, 2014) ==


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:Ah, I see what I did wrong. Fixed. [[User:Kurtis|Kurtis]] [[User talk:Kurtis|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 03:08, 26 June 2014 (UTC)

== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 27, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 28, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 29, 2014) ==


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== ''Media Viewer RfC'' case opened ==

You were recently recently offered a statement in a request for arbitration. The Arbitration Committee has accepted that request for arbitration and an arbitration case has been opened at [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Media Viewer RfC]]. Evidence that you wish the arbitrators to consider should be added to the evidence subpage, at [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Media Viewer RfC/Evidence]]. Please add your evidence by July 26, 2014, which is when the evidence phase closes. You can also contribute to the case workshop subpage, [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Media Viewer RfC/Workshop]]. For a guide to the arbitration process, see [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Guide to arbitration]]. Before adding evidence please review the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Media Viewer RfC#Scope|scope of the case]]. For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 04:10, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 30, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 31, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 32, 2014) ==


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==''Media Viewer RfC'' draft principles & findings==
Hello. This is a courtesy note that the draft findings and principles in the ''Media Viewer RfC'' case have now been [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Media_Viewer_RfC/Workshop#Proposals_by_User:Carcharoth_.28principles.29|posted]]. The drafters of the proposed decision anticipate a final version of the PD will be posted after 11 August. You are welcome to give feedback on the workshop page. For the Committee, '''[[User:Lord Roem|Lord Roem]]''' ~ ([[User talk:Lord Roem|talk]]) 02:41, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 33, 2014) ==


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== ''Media Viewer RfC'' arbitration case - extension of closure dates ==

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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 34, 2014) ==


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== This week's [[Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement|article for improvement]] (week 35, 2014) ==


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== ''Media Viewer RfC'' arbitration case - motion to suspend case ==

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