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RE: reverted edit to Smashing Pumpkins page (Dec 2008) - I agree the edit was unconstructive and should be deleted, but the edit certainly didn't come from me or my computer. I've never edited any Wiki page, this edit being my first so I hope I'm doing it properly! Regards, ram1967@bigpond.net.au
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== [[WP:AFC|AFC]] Backlog Drive ==
{{Archive box|[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_1|'''1) August 30, 2005 - February 1, 2006''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_2|'''2) February 2, 2006 - April 28, 2006]]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_3|'''3) May 2, 2006 - June 28, 2006''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_4|'''4) July 1, 2006 - December 29, 2006''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_5|'''5) January 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_6|'''6) April 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_7|'''7) July 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_8|'''8) October 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_9|'''9) January 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_10|'''10) April 1, 2008 - June 16, 2008''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_11|'''11) June 17, 2008 - August 3, 2008''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_12|'''12) August 4, 2008 - September 17, 2008''']]<br>
[[User talk:Alansohn/Archive_13|'''13) September 17, 2008 - October 23, 2008''']]<br>
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== GOCE February blitz wrapup ==
== [[Wikipedia:Wikimedia Commons|Wikimedia Commons]] ==


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[[Image:To Commons.svg|left|50px]]Thank you for uploading images/media {{#if:|such as [[:{{{1}}}]]}} to Wikipedia! There is, however, another [[Wikimedia Foundation]] project called [[Wikimedia Commons]], a central media repository for all [[free content|free]] media. In the future, please consider [http://commons.wikimedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup creating an account] and uploading your media there instead. That way, all of the other language [[Wikipedia]]s can use them too, as well as our many [[Wikimedia:Our projects|sister projects]]. This will also allow our visitors to search for, view and use our media in one central location. If you wish to move previous uploads to Commons, see [[Wikipedia:Moving images to the Commons]] (you may view images you have previously uploaded by going to your user contributions on the left and choosing the 'image' namespace from the drop down box). Please note that [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|non-free]] content, such as images claimed as [[Fair use (US trademark law)|fair use]], cannot be uploaded to the Wikimedia Commons. [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Moving free images to Wikimedia Commons|Help us]] spread the word about Commons by informing other users, and please continue uploading!<!-- Template:Un-commons -->--[[User:OsamaK|O]][[User talk:OsamaK|sama]][[Special:Contributions/OsamaK|K]] 07:28, 27 June 2008 (UT


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Im Dark.Reaper.Hx the user who is editing the content on Saviour of the World from Planetshakers why do you continue to remove the content when it is TRUE. Everyone should know that Planetshakers removed the song and they should re add the song again. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Dark.reaper.hx|Dark.reaper.hx]] ([[User talk:Dark.reaper.hx|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Dark.reaper.hx|contribs]]) 03:08, 4 January 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
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'''Participation:''' Out of seven people who signed up for this blitz, all copy-edited at least one article. Thanks to all who participated! Final results, including barnstars awarded, are available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Blitzes/February 2014/Barnstars|here]].


'''Progress report:''' During the seven-day blitz, we removed 16 articles from the [[WP:GOCE/REQ|requests queue]]. Hope to see you at the [[WP:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/March 2014|March drive]]! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators [[User:Jonesey95|Jonesey95]], [[User:Miniapolis|Miniapolis]] and [[User:Baffle_gab1978|Baffle gab1978]].
== Paul Kondratuk ==
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I'm the user that keeps deleting the play house 22 section of the East Brunswick, NJ article. It was a relevant and necessary edit because I live in East Brunswick and the it's been announced that the project for rebuilding playhouse 22 has been stopped and the playhouse will no longer be an attraction to our town. So please do not block me for making important edits. If you have any questions or comments please email me @ paulkondratuk@hotmail.com. Thank you. {{unsigned|68.46.70.48}}
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== RfA thank you ==

<div style="background-color: white; border: #5B92E5 solid 2px; margin-bottom:.5em; padding: 5px; font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">[[Image:Broom_icon.svg|left|75px]]<font color="#084C9E">{{PAGENAME}}, I wish to say thanks for your support in my successful [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/JGHowes|request for adminship]], which ended with '''82''' supports, '''3''' opposes, and '''1''' neutral. I will do my best to live up to your expectations. I would especially like to thank <span style="font-family: verdana;"> [[User:Rlevse|<span style="color:#060;">'''''R''levse'''</span>]] for nominating me and [[User:Wizardman|<span style="color:#060">'''''Wizardman'''''</span>]] for co-nominating me.<br/>{{spaces|50}}&mdash; <i><b>[[User:JGHowes|<font color = "green">JGHowes</font>]]<font color = "darkblue"> <sup>[[User talk:JGHowes|''talk'']]</sup></font></b> - </i> 19 August 2008</div>

== Hey ==

Don't revert things before i do. --[[User:J. Comb|J. Comb]] ([[User talk:J. Comb|talk]]) 21:44, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== Jeff Behar ==

I didnt know how to email you, for the information about Jeff behar and hillsborogh


Professional bodybuilders | Mister-olympia, see: http://mister-olympia.bganzeige.de/professional-bodybuilders


also see:

http://botw.org/top/Sports/Strength_Sports/Bodybuilding/Personal_Page/

You can also just google him, jeff behar writer, jeff behar bodybuilder, jeff Behar NASA, jeff Behar ceo of Musclemagfitness.com

He graduated from hillsboro, 1983.

U can also see him on TV, on comedy central by googling his name and comedy central or going here:

http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=70301&title=golds-gym

U can also confirm by checking the hillsboro area at classmates.com


Sorry for having to wroite in here. I did not know how else to email you back with the information you requested.

== DYK for Asher Lopatin ==

Number 262 (154 create/expand - 108 nominations)
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You've just sent a message about some sort of vandalism to an airline article (British Caledonian). This is a shared computer (one of 52) in the new library in Crawley, West Sussex, UK, mate! <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/91.194.221.231|91.194.221.231]] ([[User talk:91.194.221.231|talk]]) 18:32, 18 December 2008 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== Thank you very much ==

Thank you very much for your generous offer to call on you for free access to the New York Times archive. I greatly appreciate this. [[User:Ecoleetage|Ecoleetage]] ([[User talk:Ecoleetage|talk]]) 16:09, 16 December 2008 (UTC)
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[[User:Ecoleetage|Ecoleetage]] ([[User talk:Ecoleetage|talk]]) has smiled at you! Smiles promote [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the 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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== December 2008 ==

[[Image:Information.png|25px]] Welcome to Wikipedia. The <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_government?diff=258394120 recent edit]</span> you made to [[:World government]] has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]] for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, please ensure that you provide an informative [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]]. You may also wish to read the [[Wikipedia:Introduction|introduction to editing]]. Thank you.

Fuck you! read the bloody message. this is not to cite your own info. source it!


== Francesco Barbaro ==

Hi, I got your message about the F. Barbaro page. I think some where down the line there was a mixup with reverting since the page I brought up has a very good sourcing for francesco Barbaro that is cited. It is the link of Bucher that you can see for yourself.. I think the problem in the past may have been that people did not open the BARBARO.htm link once you get to the Bucher link...but if you do, you will see that all info is coming from Bucher and cited as such... it is a good source to use and with much more excellent facts about his writings and associations. Thanks[[Special:Contributions/63.26.48.122|63.26.48.122]] ([[User talk:63.26.48.122|talk]]) 19:46, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

No problem, have a great holiday and new year!!![[Special:Contributions/63.26.134.182|63.26.134.182]] ([[User talk:63.26.134.182|talk]]) 20:49, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

== DYK for New York Board of Rabbis ==

Number 281 (173 create/expand - 108 nominations)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | I hereby award Alansohn this barnstar for being so helpful on vandal patrol. Nice work :)! [[User:Persian Poet Gal|<font face="comic sans ms" color="purple"><i><b>¤~Persian Poet Gal</b></i></font>]] <font color="purple">[[User talk:Persian Poet Gal|<sup>(talk)</sup>]]</font> 22:56, 16 December 2008 (UTC)
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== Hi ==
== For reverting vandalism on my userpage ==


Hi, im GenericBobJoe, you sent my IP address a warning for vandalism, the page that I apparently vandalized said the vandalism was in 2007. I got the computer with this IP last year, and I don't think teaneck is gay. I seriously do not know why this is happening. You should TempBan me from editing for now, maybe one day, and i'll see what's wrong with this computer. If this keeps happening,or if you might know anything about this, please reply. -GenericBobJoe
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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Thanks much for reverting the userpage vandalism in my userspace. I really appreciate it. Cheers! [[User:Killervogel5|<span style="color:black">'''KV5'''</span>]] • [[User_talk:Killervogel5|<span style="color:blue">Squawk box</span>]] • [[WP:PHILLIES|<span style="color:red">Fight on!</span>]] 01:03, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
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== Saturday April 30: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/MENA|Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa @ Guggenheim]] ==
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[[Wooden synagogue]] I only wish I had photos of some of the more elaborate examples.[[User:Historicist|Historicist]] ([[User talk:Historicist|talk]]) 22:28, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

== Thanks ==

Thanks for reverting vandal :-) <strong>[[User:BigDunc|<span style="font-family:Ariel Black;color:Green">BigDunc</span>]]</strong>[[User_talk:BigDunc|<sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:Orange">Talk</span></sup>]] 22:53, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
:As always, it's my pleasure t be able to help another editor. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:22, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

== Jimmy Hoffa ==

Can you help me? The Jimmy Hoffa page has been edited by Stephen J. Anderson. The information I put on there is for public use. Charles Brandt and I have been working together on this case for two years. Stephen seems to be taking that personally by saying things like "Another investigation that went nowhere." I would like to have this information I provided for the public left alone.--[[User:Spectre7277|Spectre7277]] ([[User talk:Spectre7277|talk]]) 04:10, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

== Why the delete? ==

You deleted my external link, and its just a blog that offers sales techniques. There is another blog already listed there that offers the same thing. Why hasn't it been deleted then?!? <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:StephenHenderson|StephenHenderson]] ([[User talk:StephenHenderson|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/StephenHenderson|contribs]]) 19:14, 18 December 2008 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== What's your problem? ==

What kind of external links are allowed then? Now you go and delete ALL of them? What the hell is the point of having a section for external links? I have a blog for a very specific group of people that I'm sure would be much appreciative of being able to find the information.

From Wikipedia guidelines...
There are several things that should be considered when adding an external link.

* Is the site content accessible to the reader?
* Is the site content proper in the context of the article (useful, tasteful, informative, factual, etc.)?
* Is the link functional and likely to remain functional?

The blog I linked is a "Yes" to all of these. What's the issue?
<small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:StephenHenderson|StephenHenderson]] ([[User talk:StephenHenderson|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/StephenHenderson|contribs]]) 19:21, 18 December 2008 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== New Jersey County Colleges ==

i was assessing nj articles and came across [[New Jersey County Colleges]]. Should this be a '''list'''? [[User:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">shirulashem</span></font>''']] [[User talk:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">(talk)</span></font>''']] 21:14, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

== User page vandalism - thanks ==

Thanks for reverting vandalism to my page. It seems to be something you do regularly, so keep up the good work! '''[[User:JRawle|<font color="blue">J</font><font color="navy">Rawle</font>]]''' ([[User talk:JRawle|Talk]]) 22:12, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:It's always a pleasure to watch a fellow Wikipedian's back.

== DYK for 730 (transport) ==

Number 282 (174 create/expand - 108 nominations)
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== The edits on nazi Philosophers ==

See the talk page for this, we agreed to shift the headings to ones that made sense for the article
*Understood. I will leave it unchanged. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn|talk]]) 15:08, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Distraction! ==

*Creates a distraction while he reverts* hehe. You're real good at using Huggle. Nice job. '''[[User talk:Until It Sleeps | <font color=blue>Until<font color=red> It<font color=green> Sleeps </font></font></font>]]''' 17:07, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
**Thanks. It's always a pleasure to revert vandalism, though I'd love to get rid of the vandals in the first place. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 17:55, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== DYK for Shanty Hogan ==

Number 283 (175 create/expand - 108 nominations)
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On '''Saturday April 30, 2016''', in conjunction with a global campaign, the [[Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum|Guggenheim]] will host its fourth Wikipedia edit-a-thon — or, <big>'''#guggathon'''</big> — to enhance Wikipedia's coverage of modern and contemporary artists from the [[MENA|Middle East and North Africa (MENA)]] region, and to [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Countering systemic bias|counter geocultural systemic bias on Wikipedia]].
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*Just wanted to say nice work on this article. :-) [[User:Wickethewok|Wickethewok]] ([[User talk:Wickethewok|talk]]) 17:55, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
**Thanks for the notice. I found Hogan through [[Andy Cohen (baseball)]], and it was clear that Hogan was a great subject for an article. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:02, 19 December 2008 (UTC)


The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of the [[Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative]], and build on the model of campaigns like the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Women in Architecture|Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Guggenheim: Women in Architecture]], [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Asian Month|Wikipedia Asian Month]], and [[Wikipedia:Meetup/ArtAndFeminism|Art+Feminism]].
== Thank you ==


New and experienced editors are welcome. The event will include a training session for participants who are new to Wikipedia and Wikipedia specialists will be on hand to provide basic instruction and editing support.
I thank you for the explanation and for looking into my edits regarding the Jimmy Hoffa page. If it is deemed NOR and I am unable to put the information there myself, would you be able to place the info there if you find it important? Your help would be most appreciated. --[[User:Spectre7277|Spectre7277]] ([[User talk:Spectre7277|talk]]) 19:39, 19 December 2008 (UTC)


Can’t join us in New York? Visit [[Wikipedia:MENA Artists Month|our global MENA Artists Month partnership page]] to coordinate international and online events as well.
== DYK for Robin Toner ==


*Saturday. April 30 '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/MENA|Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa @ Guggenheim]]''' (''Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords).
Number 284 (175 create/expand - 109 nominations)
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|} [[User:BorgQueen|BorgQueen]] ([[User talk:BorgQueen|talk]]) 23:55, 19 December 2008 (UTC)


Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>
== DYK for Table to Table ==

Number 285 (175 create/expand - 110 nominations)
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== Speculation ==

Please see the discussion at [[Talk:United States House of Representatives special elections in Illinois, 2009#Remove speculation]].—[[User talk:Markles|Markles]] 15:22, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

== DYK for William Stevens ==

Number 286 (176 create/expand - 110 nominations)
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== Frank Prewitt page needs deletion ==

It appears the author of the "Frank Prewitt" page is no other than J. Frank Prewitt himself. He is an individual with at least a 15-year history of questionable behavior who has admitted on the stand during a federal trial of one of the criminal defendants that he committed illegal acts. He claims that he did not become a government informant under pressure, but instead acted as a good citizen. Little exists to substantiate that claim. In an extraordinary act of self-justification, he authored a poorly written book to exonerate himself and recast himself as the hero of the whole affair. As part of his page, the book jacket, both cover and promotional text, are included.

I have made attempts to correct his page to reflect reality, but he has it on a watch list and amends each correction to again promote himself.

His page exemplifies what is prohibited by Wikipedia, self-promotion, conflict of interest and advertising. After my attempts to delete it, in whole or part, you have reverted my deletions without reading or taking a moment to understand my reasons for having done so. I see nothing to be proud of. You are not preventing vandalism, but in fact are assisting anti-Wikipedia content policies. There is no reason that Wikipedia should be supporting this individual's web page. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Activist|Activist]] ([[User talk:Activist|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Activist|contribs]]) 15:29, 21 December 2008 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== Talk page ==

Thanks for the revert. [[User:CambridgeBayWeather|CambridgeBayWeather]] [[User_talk:CambridgeBayWeather|Have a gorilla]] 18:08, 21 December 2008 (UTC)

== DYK for Andy Cohen (baseball) ==

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== Request for speedy deletion ==

Despite your rationalization for keeping the Frank Prewitt page, you have ignored Wikipedia criteria. Notability alone does not merit inclusion. The page is question is wholly self-promotion, represents the clearest expression of conflict of interest, and contains intact advertising for the author's book with a picture of the cover and entire blurb from the back of the book. All three of these are valid reasons for speedy deletion of the entire page. It can't be "fixed." Its continued inclusion would be tantamount to allowing OJ Simpson to author a page based on his "If I Did It" book, complete with advertising materials, as your argument of "notability" could be easily made. This is not a hypothetical premise: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_I_Did_It

I did consider the accepted reasons for speedy deletion before I deleted it. Here's one: "Blatant advertising. Pages which exclusively promote some entity and which would need to be fundamentally rewritten to become encyclopedic. Note that simply having a company or product as its subject does not qualify an article for this criterion."

I would appreciate it if you would set aside your investment in your reversion and instead carefully consider the page in question objectively. If you set about the task of fixing it, how would you begin? What parts of it would be worthy of preservation? Why should anyone be allow to invent and perpetuate a myth about him or herself, and to control the content almost free of criticism? He is not doing this just on Wikipedia, but has done the same thing with review of his pathetic book (I've read it, of course) on Amazon, forcing Amazon to remove legitimate criticism. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Activist|Activist]] ([[User talk:Activist|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Activist|contribs]]) 19:30, 21 December 2008 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== DYK for Bayeux War Cemetery ==

Number 288 (177 create/expand - 111 nominations)
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|} [[User:BorgQueen|BorgQueen]] ([[User talk:BorgQueen|talk]]) 00:33, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

== Anti-vandalism efforts ==

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Just because I edit under an IP doesn't mean that I am a vandal. You should really be more careful next time. [[Special:Contributions/71.213.211.133|71.213.211.133]] ([[User talk:71.213.211.133|talk]]) 03:56, 22 December 2008 (UTC)


== November 15: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] @ NYU ITP ==
== DYK for Mildred Constantine ==


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== Recent Change ==

Alanson, on the Subject of History of Terrorism you will find on the discussion section my very valid reason for the change in the Irish Republican Army. Auto reverting to something that is wrong should not be a policy on wikipedia.[[User:Slowey55|Slowey55]] ([[User talk:Slowey55|talk]]) 21:17, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
*The best way to ensure that these changes wion't be reverted, especially when reliable sources are removed, is to provide a clear and concise explanation of your changes in the edit summary. Edits that remove source and that offer no explanations are cardinal examples of vanalism. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn|talk]]) 21:19, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
I realise that now and have rectified the summary, but unfortunately something has gone wrong with the font format. Could tell me how fix that please?[[User:Slowey55|Slowey55]] ([[User talk:Slowey55|talk]]) 21:32, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
*In which article? [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn|talk]]) 21:33, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
The History of Terrorism[[User:Slowey55|Slowey55]] ([[User talk:Slowey55|talk]]) 21:36, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
Thank you[[User:Slowey55|Slowey55]] ([[User talk:Slowey55|talk]]) 21:40, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
I have been accused of disruptive editing and vandalism. Where did this come from when my edits have been good intentional and constructive?
== [[Ed Snider]] ==

Cut me a break. Nothing in what I wrote is untrue. I sourced everthing. I will cut out some of the "personal comments", but the facts should stand as they are.--[[Special:Contributions/12.147.221.46|12.147.221.46]] ([[User talk:12.147.221.46|talk]]) 22:30, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
:Provide the material in objective fashion. [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Ed_Snider&diff=259607320&oldid=256280750 Your edit], as you wrote it, is vandalism. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 22:32, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
::I just did as you asked.--[[Special:Contributions/12.147.221.46|12.147.221.46]] ([[User talk:12.147.221.46|talk]]) 22:33, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

== Hi ==

Hi, what is short?? it was a quote!! in wikipedia enciclopedy is not forbidden the quotes!!! i dont' understand beacause you and El greco erase it! --[[User:Denver85|Denver85]] ([[User talk:Denver85|talk]]) 00:40, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
:Use of rather non-standard formatting using the math functions, with inconsistent capitalization from a user with a very small number of edits is probably what did it. I would suggest using standard formatting and providing clear edit summaries to expalin your edits. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 00:43, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

== RE: [[Odette Yustman]] ==

Hey there! I stumbled upon what might be a misunderstanding between you and an IP editor concerning his contributions to [[Odette Yustman]] concerning a recent revealing poster for her upcoming film ''Unborn''. The IP editor believes you kept on reverting his edits in spite of his providing a citation. Could you please address this [[Talk:Odette Yustman#New Unborn Poster Shows Off Odette Yustman's... Assets...|here]] to clear up any possible confusion? Thanks. &mdash; '''[[User:Cinemaniac|Cinemaniac]]''' <small><font color="black" face="Comic Sans MS">([[User talk:Cinemaniac|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Cinemaniac|contribs]])</font></small> 02:23, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

== The point is ==

The article is really on cracked.com as you can see by the link.. not so good for wikipedia I think --[[Special:Contributions/93.146.192.42|93.146.192.42]] ([[User talk:93.146.192.42|talk]]) 04:21, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
:Agreed. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 04:25, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

== Peace ==

Hello, Alansohn. I know that we bumped heads once or twice before on AFD/DRV's, and I wanted to mention that I have noticed your persistent contributions and improvements to wikipedia. I hope that there are no hard feelings about the time or two that we argued. I respect you as a wikipedian, and would like to consider you an ally. Thanks, <font face="century gothic" color="#eeff00">'''[[User:Jerry|Jerry]]''' </font><small>[[User Talk:Jerry|delusional]] ¤ [[User:Jerry/Count|kangaroo]]</small> 05:09, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
:My goal has always been to make Wikipedia better by adding and improving articles. I hope I have not offended you at any time in the past and that we can all work together to build a better encyclopedia. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 14:47, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

== Warning ==

[[Image:Information.svg|25px]] [[Wikipedia:Introduction|Welcome]] to Wikipedia, and thank you for your contributions. One of the core policies of Wikipedia is that articles should always be written from a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]]{{#if:Muhammad Ali Jinnah|. A contribution you made to [[:Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] appears to carry a non-neutral point of view, and your edit may have been changed or reverted to correct the problem}}. Please remember to observe our [[Wikipedia:Five pillars|core policies]]. {{#if:|{{{2}}}|Thank you.}}<!-- Template:uw-npov1 --> ''Stop adding the sect of Muhammad Ali Jinnah over here on Wikipedia we only provide the religion and already written islam is okay for the readers. There are a number of references which quote Muhammad Ali Jinnah as sunni and sometimes as shia but others also refer to as Ismailee.'' [[User:Burhan Ahmed|<font color="#00ff00">Burhan</font><font color="#bb00bb">Ahmed</font>]] ([[User talk:Burhan Ahmed|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Burhan Ahmed|contribs]]) 05:29, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

:This appears to be related to the Huggle revert of an edit that removed sourced details from the article in question without explanation via edit summary. The explanation provided here address why the content was removed. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 14:47, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

== DYK for Carol Chomsky ==

Number 290 (179 create/expand - 111 nominations)
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You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/About|Wikimedia NYC]] community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening [[salon (gathering)|salon]] (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at NYU ITP [[Tisch School of the Arts]] (4th floor) at 721 Broadway in Manhattan.
== DYK for Julius Fast ==


We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.
Number 291 (180 create/expand - 111 nominations)
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We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming [[edit-a-thon]]s, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.
== Warning ==


We welcome the participation of our friends from the [[Free culture movement|Free Culture]] movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.
I replaced "fraud" with "rigging the presidential election" since voter fraud in every single precinct is much less likely than miscounting the votes.


After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!
I failed to use an edit summary, but next time see what edit was actually made before using overly friendly templates to assert that the edit is vandalism on my talk page. Thank you. [[Special:Contributions/99.161.110.123|99.161.110.123]] ([[User talk:99.161.110.123|talk]]) 02:49, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
:I did read the edit in question. The word "fraud" is far more accurate in the situation, and the alck of an edit summary combined with an IP address raised a red flag. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:50, 24 December 2008 (UTC)


*Wednesday November 15 '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017#Sign up|RSVP on-wiki]] or [http://www.meetup.com/WikimediaNYC/ at meetup.com])'''.
== DYK for Max Elbin ==
::''7:00pm - 9:00 pm at NYU ITP [[Tisch School of the Arts]] (4th floor), 721 Broadway''
::''(note that we are '''not''' at Babycastles this month)''


We especially encourage folks to add your <big>[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/November-2017#Lightning talks|5-minute lightning talks]]</big> to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) <nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>
Number 292 (181 create/expand - 111 nominations)
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<big>'''P.S. You are also invited to [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/MetAsianMonth|Wikipedia Asian Month Edit-a-thon @ Metropolitan Museum of Art]] on Sunday November 19!'''</big>
== DYK for List of Nashville Sounds no-hitters ==


Number 293 (181 create/expand - 112 nominations)
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|} [[User:BorgQueen|BorgQueen]] ([[User talk:BorgQueen|talk]]) 13:42, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

== Mensch's Barnstar ==

After searching last night to find an appropriate barnstar for you, I was too quick to settle on the good-old multipurpose [[Template:The_Special_Barnstar|Special Barnstar]]. So this morning I created a new barnstar with you in mind to replace the one from yesterday. Here it is! [[User:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">shirulashem</span></font>''']] [[User talk:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">(talk)</span></font>''']] 14:05, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | For being a real mensch. [[User:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">shirulashem</span></font>''']] [[User talk:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">(talk)</span></font>''']] 14:05, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
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:The barnstar and the graphics are greatly appreciated, but its the thought behind it that counts most. I hope I did what anyone else would have done in the same situation and I hope we can continue to work together to improve our encyclopedia. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:33, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
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== March 21: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ==
== In RE to attempted compromise ==


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I keep trying to tell you -- there *will be NO* newspaper articles that confirm the existence of two grandchildren. Doug Chandler is the one who lied to the "Times." Because he lied to the "Times" and he's the one who quoted the "Times" I propose that the "Times" obit not be allowed as a source at this time.

Aside from newspaper articles and books, what sources are fine? Birth certs? [[User:ZOHCLE|ZOHCLE]] ([[User talk:ZOHCLE|talk]]) <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|undated]] comment was added at 17:03, 24 December 2008 (UTC).</span><!--Template:Undated--> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:A birth certificate presents problems in terms of being sure that there is a direct connection to Robert Chandler, but the bigger problem is that there is no way for any other editor (including me) to verify its accuracy. I've seen other articles that list details, but none that provide any other details regarding grandchildren. I am trying to understand and address this issue, but the issue of providing reliably sourced material is a fundamental Wikipedia principle. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 23:37, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

== Barnstar ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Wow do you beat me to vandalism everytime. Keep up the good work! <!-- BEGIN SIGNATURE --><font face="tahoma">[[User:Iamawesome800|'''<span style="background:Green;color:White">Iamawesome</span>''']][[User talk:Iamawesome800|'''<span style="background:Red;color:White">800</span>''']]</font><!-- END --> 20:17, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
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== Advertisements for himself... ==

Infringement on Norman Mailer's title seems appropriate here.

So the question I put was, should the Frank Prewitt page be subject to speedy deletion, or is there some exception to Wikipedia guidelines that lets this poster not only author his own page, to ignore Wikipedia guidelines, to promote himself, to not only "exonerate" himself on the webpage for his past illegal behavior, but allows him to extensively advertise his self-published, third-rate book written with the same self-aggrandizing aims?

I'm not sure why I can't get a straight answer here. Is there some appeal process for contesting unwarranted reverts of legitimate deletions? <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/205.237.144.254|205.237.144.254]] ([[User talk:205.237.144.254|talk]]) 22:58, 24 December 2008 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:You can go to [[WP:BLPN]] to raise issues with inappropriate biographical content. Remember that notability has nothing to do with being a nice guy; I'm pretty sure that there's an [[Adolf Hitler]] article. [[Frank Prewitt]] is covered by reliable and verifiable sources. If there are specific issues they should be addressed by making changes that are clearly described and explained; Simply cutting away sourced material will likely be reverted. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 23:35, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Well, another Wiki editor has removed the improper placement of Prewitt's book from his autobiographical page. Thank goodness! My question was whether or not Prewitt should be allowed to author his own page and delete material added by others that is properly sourced but does not feed his ego and fantasy life? [[User:Activist|Activist]] ([[User talk:Activist|talk]]) 15:34, 28 December 2008 (UTC)Activist

== Merry Christmas ==

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Hello Alansohn! I just wanted to wish you and your family a merry Christmas! May this Christmas be full of great cheer and holiday spirit. Again, merry Christmas! [[User:Ashbey|<span style="color:gold">Ashbey</span>]] 00:58, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

<center><small><small>If you don't celebrate Christmas, then happy holidays!</small></small></center>
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== Natalya Rudakova ==

What did I do wrong? The article was nominated for deletion three times within a month by the same editor, and it failed badly all three times. I was just removing the notice because it is no longer up for deletion. Why am I in trouble? [[User:Jayhawk of Justice|Jayhawk of Justice]] ([[User talk:Jayhawk of Justice|talk]]) 01:54, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

== [[Ted Kennedy]] ==

My addition to the article is NOT vandalism. I have cited the article that was in the [[New York Times]]. Rather than simply reverting the article, you should have discussed this issue with me on either my talk page or on the Discussion section of the article itself. It is editors like you who give Wikipedia a bad name. If this is not resolved within the next few hours, I will file a complaint.--[[Special:Contributions/68.236.45.130|68.236.45.130]] ([[User talk:68.236.45.130|talk]]) 02:21, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
:The text you added made the assertion as a factual statement. The "source" you provided is a copy of a Volkswagen ad parody; it is not a valid source for the statements you added to the article. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:24, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

== Thank you for <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User%3AIRP&diff=259993096&oldid=259993090 reverting the profane vandalism made to my userpage]</span>! ==

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== DYK for Robert Chandler (network executive) ==

Number 294 (182 create/expand - 112 nominations)
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You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/About|Wikimedia NYC]] community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening [[salon (gathering)|salon]] (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery by 14th Street / [[Union Square, Manhattan|Union Square]] in Manhattan.
== DYK for Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue ==


We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.
Number 295 (183 create/expand - 112 nominations)
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We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming [[edit-a-thon]]s, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.
== Possible [[WP:COI]] issue on [[Steve Lonegan]] ==


We welcome the participation of our friends from the [[Free culture movement|Free Culture]] movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.
I see that you have editted this article and know that you edit many of these articles related to local New Jersey politics/government. I think there is a possible conflict of interests issue on the [[Steve Lonegan]] article. Please see my comment on [[Talk:Steve Lonegan]] and comment there. Thanks.--[[User:Jersey Devil|Jersey Devil]] ([[User talk:Jersey Devil|talk]]) 11:23, 27 December 2008 (UTC)


After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!
== DYK for John E. Sprizzo ==


*Wednesday March 21 '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018#Sign up|RSVP on-wiki]] or [http://www.meetup.com/WikimediaNYC/ at meetup.com])'''.
Number 296 (184 create/expand - 112 nominations)
::''7:00pm - 9:00 pm at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery, 145 West 14th Street''
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We especially encourage folks to add your <big>[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018#Lightning talks|5-minute lightning talks]]</big> to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --[[User:Megs|Megs]] ([[User talk:Megs|talk]])
== DYK for Scott McBrien ==


<big>'''P.S. You are also invited to [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/ArtAndFeminism 2018| Art + Feminism Events in the New York Metropolitan Area]] continuing this month!'''</big>
Number 297 (184 create/expand - 113 nominations)
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== CANCELLED: [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/March-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ==
== Re: David Margolis DYK nom ==


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:Good fix, everything checks out now. [[User:Dabomb87|Dabomb87]] ([[User talk:Dabomb87|talk]]) 17:22, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

== {{#if:Golf House|DYK nomination of Golf House}} ==

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== Crips ==

Not vandalism -- 100% true, do your research. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/74.219.236.26|74.219.236.26]] ([[User talk:74.219.236.26|talk]]) 22:47, 28 December 2008 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

*Interesting to see a person who is doing nothing but spell words incorrectly tell you to "do your research". [[User:Niteshift36|Niteshift36]] ([[User talk:Niteshift36|talk]]) 23:23, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
**I saw you had reverted the same article. You have to admire a blatant vandal who has the guts to insist that we're wrong. Or not. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 04:33, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

== Page deletion ==

how can i delete a page {{unsigned|Zapateiro}}
:What page do you want to delete? [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 00:11, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

== DYK for Joseph Kahn (shipping executive) ==

Number 298 (185 create/expand - 113 nominations)
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== DYK for Howard Pack ==

Number 299 (186 create/expand - 113 nominations)
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<big>Due to the winter storm warning, the WikiWednesday Salon & Skillshare scheduled for March 21st has been cancelled. Please consider attending one of the many edit-a-thons scheduled for this week. We look forward to editing with you soon! </big>
== DYK for William Kaufmann ==


--[[User:Megs|Megs]] ([[User talk:Megs|talk]])
Number 300 (187 create/expand - 113 nominations)
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Hi, Can you please say your opinion [[Talk:'Adud al-Dawla |here ]] --[[User:Bayrak|Bayrak]] ([[User talk:Bayrak|talk]]) 18:28, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
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== [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ==
== DYK for Valentin Berlinsky ==


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== I'm impressed ==

Dude, good job on reverting vandalism. I'm now doing new pages patrol and every time I try to revert something, you do it before me. [[User:Journalist|<font color="navy" face="Garamond">'''O'''ran</font><font color ="green" face="Garamond">'''''e'''''</font>]] [[User talk:Journalist|<font face="Garamond">(talk)</font>]] 05:13, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
:I'm not sure what happens, but I seem to get into synch just behind another vandal fighter every now and then where all of my reverts are just too late. Unfortunately, there's more than enough vandalism for all of us. Keep up the good fight. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 14:56, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

== What??? ==

I have just created the page [[Manuel de Montiano]], and hence, I find difficult to believe that I'm vandalizing it when incorporating new information. Please check CAREFULLY your statements before making them. Thanks... --[[Special:Contributions/218.186.12.200|218.186.12.200]] ([[User talk:218.186.12.200|talk]]) 05:22, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
:My apologies. An IP user deleting content from an article without an edit summary is a red flag for vandalism. Please be sure to use an edit summary for all edits so that other editors can better understand your intentions. Again, please accept my apologies for the revert and the warning. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 14:54, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

== DYK for Formula one rule changes since 1950 ==

Number 302 (188 create/expand - 114 nominations)
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You are invited to join the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/About|Wikimedia NYC]] community for our monthly WikiWednesday evening [[salon (gathering)|salon]] (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery. We welcome the participation of our friends from the [[Free culture movement|Free Culture]] movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.
== DYK for David Margolis ==


Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it [[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018#Agenda|to the agenda]]! After the main meeting, pizza and video games in the gallery.
Number 303 (189 create/expand - 114 nominations)
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*Wednesday April 25th '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018|WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/April-2018#Sign up|RSVP on-wiki]])'''.
== DYK for Carl Kotchian ==
::''7:00pm - 9:00 pm at [http://babycastles.com/ Babycastles] gallery, 145 West 14th Street''
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Number 304 (190 create/expand - 114 nominations)
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== WikiCup 2018 November newsletter ==
== Alansohn, you have falsely reverted my edit on October 23 ==


The WikiCup is over for another year! Our '''Champion''' this year is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Courcelles}}, who over the course of the competition has amassed 147 GAs, 111 GARs, 9 DYKs, 4 FLs and 1 ITN. Our finalists were as follows:
Alansohn, exactly what part of my text is vandalism? The Meiji Era started on October 23, 1968. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/90.191.177.96|90.191.177.96]] ([[User talk:90.191.177.96|talk]]) 17:13, 30 December 2008 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:You're off by 100 years. "The [[Meiji period]] (明治時代, Meiji-jidai?), or Meiji era, denotes the 45-year reign of the Meiji Emperor, running, in the Gregorian calendar, from 23 October 1868..." [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 17:18, 30 December 2008 (UTC)


#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Courcelles}}
== WOlf ==
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Kosack}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Kees08}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|SounderBruce}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Casliber}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Nova Crystallis}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Iazyges}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Ceranthor}}


Feel free to work on breira (organization), it also needs a DYK.
Also the various progressive rabbis have no mention/link of each other on their pages, even through they all worked together. --[[User:Jayrav|Jayrav]] ([[User talk:Jayrav|talk]]) 18:36, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
:It may not be DYK-eligible, but I will try to devote some time to tweaking the article. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:42, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
You also may want to work on Walter Wurzburger, Eugene Borowitz, Robert Gordis, Joseph Lookstein, Jacob B Agus- they are all stubs or dont exist. --[[User:Jayrav|Jayrav]] ([[User talk:Jayrav|talk]]) 18:47, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
:I created the [[Emanuel Rackman]] article just a few weeks ago and [[Walter Wurzburger]] was his successor at Shaaray Tefilla. I will try my best to work on these articles. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 20:59, 30 December 2008 (UTC)


All those who reached the final win awards, and awards will also be going to the following participants:
== Kopaonik ==


*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Casliber}} wins the FA prize, for three featured articles in round 2.
But, what is problem, i explained?
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Courcelles}} wins the GA prize, for 92 good articles in round 3.
About [[Kopaonik]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Kosack}} wins the FL prize, for five featured lists overall.
Mountain is in Serbia only??
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Cartoon network freak}} wins the topic prize, for 30 articles in good topics overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Usernameunique }} wins the DYK prize, for 24 did you know articles in round 3.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Zanhe}} wins the ITN prize, for 17 in the news articles overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Aoba47}} wins the GAR prize, for 43 good article reviews in round 1.


Awards will be handed out in the coming weeks. Please be patient!
[[User:Tadija|Tadija]] ([[User talk:Tadija|talk]]) 22:08, 30 December 2008 (UTC)


Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether you made it to the final rounds or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup who have achieved much this year. Thanks to all who have taken part and helped out with the competition.
Its not its in Kosovo aswell, cuz of u "unhappy" serbs we had to approve the Kosovo pozition on Kopaoniks and other Mountains page, but Kosovo is independent and as is a state.
Tryly yours a noble albanian who saw what serbs did to his ppl with his own eyes...[[User:Illyriandescendant|IllyrianPrince]] <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|undated]] comment was added at 22:12, 30 December 2008 (UTC).</span><!--Template:Undated--> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


Next year's competition begins on 1 January. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2019 signups|sign up to participate]]'''; it is open to all Wikipedians, new and old. The WikiCup judges will be back in touch over the coming months, and we hope to see you all in the 2019 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Godot13}}, {{user4|Cwmhiraeth}} and {{User4|Vanamonde93}}.
Well, Kosovo is only partitionly recognized, so, it cant be written as independent here, it is violation of [[WP:NPOV]]! At least it is 53 vs. 139 for Kosovo is Serbia!!
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== WikiCup 2019 March newsletter ==
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And so ends the first round of the competition. Everyone with a positive score moves on to Round 2. With 56 contestants qualifying, each group in Round 2 contains seven contestants, with the two leaders from each group due to qualify for Round 3 as well as the top sixteen remaining contestants.
[[User:Tadija|Tadija]] ([[User talk:Tadija|talk]]) 16:03, 31 December 2008 (UTC)


Our top scorers in Round 1 were:
== FLQ on Quebec lead ==


*{{flagicon|USA}} [[User:L293D|L293D]], a WikiCup newcomer, led the field with ten good articles on submarines for a total of 357 points.
The FLQ involved likely less than 100 people in all, maybe less than 20. Putting at that place a false statement about 100,000 terrorists (out of 7 millions Quebecers) is misleading. Anyway Quebecers are used to Quebec-bashing and this paragraph is typical. Those misleading statements attempt to give FLQ more power than it actually had (souverainty gained in popularity because of charism of Rene Levesque, not because of the FLQ). I lived in Quebec all my life since 1956. While some people were killed by either FLQ or RCMP bombs in the 1963-1973 time period, they were minor incidents. The mobster war in the 1990s killed more people and much more persons were involved in the various gangs. As repeated in the discussion area, the FLQ part has nothing to do in that page.
*[[File:Pirate_Flag_of_Henry_Every.svg|25px]] {{u|Adam Cuerden}}, a WikiCup veteran, came next with 274 points, mostly from eight featured pictures, restorations of artwork.
*{{flagicon|Denmark}} [[User:MPJ-DK|MPJ-DK]], a wrestling enthusiast, was in third place with 263 points, garnered from a featured list, five good articles, two DYKs and four GARs.
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[user:Usernameunique|Usernameunique]] came next at 243, with a featured article and a good article, both on ancient helmets.
*[[File:Flag of the United States Library of Congress 2.svg|25px]] [[user:Squeamish Ossifrage|Squeamish Ossifrage]] was in joint fifth place with 224 points, mostly garnered from bringing the [[1937 Fox vault fire]] to featured article status.
*{{flagicon|Ohio}} [[User:Ed!|Ed!]] was also on 224, with an amazing number of good article reviews (56 actually).


These contestants, like all the others, now have to start scoring points again from scratch. Between them, contestants completed reviews on 143 good articles, one hundred more than the number of good articles they claimed for, thus making a substantial dent in the review backlog. Well done all!
''The French also sent many donnes to Canada, many were killed but one man eustaush lambert became a powerful donne that protected the natives and became the first Canadian general.''


Remember that any content promoted after the end of Round 1 but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]].
The above statement is some noise. Eustache Lambert was born about 1617 and was a merchant. Calling him a general is misleading. And the donnés (given) were there to assist priests AFTER the early settlement, not BEFORE like implied in that paragraph. Likely inserted by someone who just never read about that topic.


If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]).
The capitulation of New France occured in 1760 (Battle of Montreal), not 1759. And the battle of the plain occured after a siege of many months. Summarizing the war to one battle is misleading but desserves the Quebec bashing promoters. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/216.252.80.31|216.252.80.31]] ([[User talk:216.252.80.31|talk]]) 05:16, 31 December 2008 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
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== I'm sorry ==

I was venting emotions. Do you forgive me? [[User:ISayHelloYouSayGoodbye|ISayHelloYouSayGoodbye]] ([[User talk:ISayHelloYouSayGoodbye|talk]]) 04:55, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
:I guess I would have forgiven you if the vandalism stopped after the warnings. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:51, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

== User page vandalism ==

Hey. Thanks for reverting that vandalism to my user page. ~~ [[User:JGXenite|<span style="color: #AB0F31">[ジャム]</span>]]<sup><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User talk:JGXenite|<span style="color: #000">t</span>]]&nbsp;-&nbsp;[[Special:Contributions/JGXenite|<span style="color: #000">c</span>]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></sup> 10:00, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
:Sorry to have to deal with vandals, but its always a pleasure to help another editor. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:49, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

== Stuart Campbell ==

Hi, sorry about the lack of edit summary, but basically there's one disruptive editor that keeps impeding attempts to rewrite the article to better standards and has been repeatedly putting back in disputed sections without valid sources that everyone's decided would be best to remove for the time being. I was removing one such section. Have a read of the talk page for more background if you like. --[[Special:Contributions/88.108.243.214|88.108.243.214]] ([[User talk:88.108.243.214|talk]]) 18:49, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
"I will review the subject further. Thanks for the message. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:51, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
:The editor above is, not to put too fine a point on it, simply lying. Examination of the entry's discussion page will clearly show his assertions to be untrue, indeed in most cases to be the precise opposite of the truth. They are not seeking to improve standards, but merely repeating crude vandalisms to the entry which have been attempted on numerous occasions in the past and removed after debate. This can also be verified from the entry's discussion page. An RfP has been filed in an attempt to prevent this vandalism, and the editor should not be deleting sections until that request has been adjudicated. [[Special:Contributions/83.67.217.135|83.67.217.135]] ([[User talk:83.67.217.135|talk]]) 22:31, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

== Friendly note. ==

Hi. Regarding [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3ALnaber&diff=258845054&oldid=258841985 this] note, [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Wknight94&diff=next&oldid=258842695 this] is not [[WP:VANDALISM|vandalism]]. Very best!, [[User:NonvocalScream|NonvocalScream]] ([[User talk:NonvocalScream|talk]]) 20:11, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
:Thanks for the note. I have no idea whatsoever why this change would have appeared to be vandalism or why I reverted the change. My sincerest apologies for the mistake. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 20:13, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
::Not a problem. Continue the good work! [[User:NonvocalScream|NonvocalScream]] ([[User talk:NonvocalScream|talk]]) 20:19, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

== Happy New Year ==

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[[File:Miamifireworks.jpg|140px|left]] Dear Alansohn,<br />I just wanted to wish you and your family a happy new year, however you're celebrating it. Whether 2008 was a good year for you, or if it wasn't the greatest year, hopefully 2009 will be better. Cheers, and happy editing in 2009 :-),

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== Happy New Year! ==

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:I wonder why someone would be so determined to try and put laxatives in the [[botan rice candy]]? Happy New Year! Have a very fine '09. [[User:ChildofMidnight|ChildofMidnight]] ([[User talk:ChildofMidnight|talk]]) 03:49, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

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== DYK for Robert J. Marshall ==

Number 305 (191 create/expand - 114 nominations)
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== DYK for Thomas Congdon ==


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=== Spumante ===
why Spumante is uncostrutive and Champagne not!!!?
I want add this voice!
tell me why
robyc73 <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Robyc73|Robyc73]] ([[User talk:Robyc73|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Robyc73|contribs]]) 02:23, 2 January 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Spumante is already covered separately in the sparkling wine article. If you believe that Spumante justifies a standalone article, that should be discussed at the talk page. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:26, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

*Chiming as a member of [[WP:WINE]]. A long time ago, the members of the wine project decided it was much more constructive to include all the different types of sparkling wine into one coherent [[sparkling wine|article]]. It provides much better context for the reader than a litany of stub/start class articles. This is no slack on the part of spumante or Italian sparkling wines. If you notice, the German [[Sekt]], Spanish [[Cava]] and South African [[Cap Classique]] also serve as redirect to the main sparkling wine article. [[User:Agne27 |Agne]][[Special:Contributions/Agne27|<sup>Cheese</sup>]]/[[User Talk:Agne27|<sup>Wine</sup>]] 02:28, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

but you see this voice http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Spumante and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asti_Spumante
It better use voice spumante and sub voice for Asti,and other....
[[User Talk:Robyc73]] <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|undated]] comment was added at 02:32, 2 January 2009 (UTC).</span><!--Template:Undated--> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
Champagne have more space and details in voice of sparkling wine!!!
[[User Talk:Robyc73]] <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|undated]] comment was added at 02:35, 2 January 2009 (UTC).</span><!--Template:Undated--> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:That is in proportion to the worldwide recognition of Champagne verses the lesser known sparkling wines. In fact, Champagne is even used as a "shorthand" for all sparkling wines....even Spumante, as evidence by the many blog entries dated from yesterday with their tasting notes on the "Champagne" ''Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante'' :p. Again, this is nothing to slight spumante, but considering the worldwide audience of Wikipedia everything should be kept in proportion and [[WP:UNDUE|due weight]] to the grand scheme of things. If you would like to converse further, why don't we take this to [[Talk:Sparkling wine]] so as not to bug the heck out of Alan with the little yellow message boxes. :) [[User:Agne27 |Agne]][[Special:Contributions/Agne27|<sup>Cheese</sup>]]/[[User Talk:Agne27|<sup>Wine</sup>]] 03:20, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== [[Charice Pempengco]] ==

It appears you accidentally (I believe) restored a [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Charice_Pempengco&diff=261372928&oldid=261372859 bad version] from that IP. Also, I don't think those edits were bad from [[User:Archiemr4|Archiemr4]]. Just thought I let you know about those issues. [[User:Versus22|Versus22]] ([[User talk:Versus22|talk]]) 02:49, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
:Oh, just the signature was bad. [[User:Versus22|Versus22]] ([[User talk:Versus22|talk]]) 02:51, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
:There had been a signature inserted among other issues. My revert rolled back to a bad version. Thanks for spotting -- and correcting -- the issue I created. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:53, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== Re:Huggle message "Reverted unsourced content " ==

In Huggle, go to System -> Options -> Reverting, and you can add specific edit summaries that will appear under the list for "Revert this revision" (i.e., the arrow next to the big red sphere). You can also add them by going to your [[Special:MyPage/huggle.css|huggle.css]] page and changing the code per [[Wikipedia:Huggle/Configuration#User configuration|these variables]]. Note that I am using 0.7.12, but I don't think that the newer versions are much different. Hope this helps. <font color="DarkGray">...</font> [[User:discospinster|<font color="DarkOrange">'''disco'''</font><font color="DarkOliveGreen">'''''spinster'''''</font>]] <sub>[[User talk:discospinster|'''<font color="DarkGray">talk</font>''']]</sub> 04:19, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
:Yeah unfortunately I don't know if you can add custom "revert + warn" entries. You have to do them separately by adding entries to System -> Options -> Reverting and System -> Options -> Templates. And then you have to revert and warn separately. Bit of a pain but it's not too bad. <font color="DarkGray">...</font> [[User:discospinster|<font color="DarkOrange">'''disco'''</font><font color="DarkOliveGreen">'''''spinster'''''</font>]] <sub>[[User talk:discospinster|'''<font color="DarkGray">talk</font>''']]</sub> 18:48, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== Lockwood Smith ==

Could you please reconsider your reversion of the edit to [[Lockwood Smith]] and warning to the anon editor who made it. The editor appears to be a long-term IP editor who has copyedited many articles on New Zealand politicians, and all their edits to date have been in good faith. I believe the edit in this case was also beneficial to the article.-<font face="cursive" color="#808080">[[User talk:gadfium|gadfium]]</font> 04:48, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks.-<font face="cursive" color="#808080">[[User talk:gadfium|gadfium]]</font> 17:31, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
::I had meant to reply to you as well, but thanks for watching. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 17:32, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== Pattern Day Trading ==

Please reconsider your reversion of the edit to [[Pattern Day Trading]]. You claimed it "appeared unconstructive" but it was a completely legitimate addition to the finance topic. [[User:Inkerman|Inkerman]] <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/68.252.50.41|68.252.50.41]] ([[User talk:68.252.50.41|talk]]) 17:46, 2 January 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Warning removed, but issues still exist. See [[User talk:68.252.50.41]] for response. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:54, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== So I can't add Spumante voice at Wikipedia!!!Huggle is a fantastic program!! ==
Goodbye!!!Good censured at all!!![[User:Robyc73|Robyc73]] <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|undated]] comment was added at 18:29, 2 January 2009 (UTC).</span><!--Template:Undated--> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:This is an issue that should be addressed at [[WP:WINE]]. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 19:01, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== Misunderstanding ==

Believe it or not, "Loserpeg" is an actual nickname for Winnipeg, Manitoba... people use it all the time. I'm not sure but it might be a play on the "Win" part of "Winnipeg."[[User:Alexradio|Alexradio]] ([[User talk:Alexradio|talk]]) 20:18, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
:I will search for sources. Thanks for the note. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 20:37, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== [[Bill Struth]] ==

The comments about Bill Struth are sourced and well known. Perhaps if you researched it you would have saved yourself the humiliation of seeming like an over zealous member of the politburo <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/81.102.233.188|81.102.233.188]] ([[User talk:81.102.233.188|talk]]) 20:28, 2 January 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

It's common knowledge. Tell you what, why don't you wikipedia it?.....oh no wait <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/81.102.233.188|81.102.233.188]] ([[User talk:81.102.233.188|talk]]) 20:32, 2 January 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Allegations of the nature you added must be supported by strong reliable and verifiable sources. In their absence, the material will be removed. "Common knowledge" does not obviate the need for sources, and should make your task of finding and supplying them that much simpler. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 20:37, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== {{#if:Alvah Chapman, Jr.|DYK nomination of Alvah Chapman, Jr.}} ==

[[Image:Symbol question.svg|25px]] Hello! {{#ifeq:yes|no|Your article {{#if:Alvah Chapman, Jr.|[[Alvah Chapman, Jr.]]&nbsp;}}was recently nominated at [[T:TDYK|Did you know]] to be featured on the main page. The nomination has now been reviewed, and}}{{#ifeq:yes|yes|Your submission {{#if:Alvah Chapman, Jr.|of [[Alvah Chapman, Jr.]]{{#if:|&nbsp;and [[{{{extra}}}]]}}}} 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 {{#if:Alvah Chapman, Jr.|'''[[Template talk:DYK#Alvah Chapman, Jr.{{#if:|_and {{{extra}}}}}|your nomination's entry]]'''{{#if:|Template talk:DYK#Articles created/expanded on {{{date}}}}}|your nomination's entry}} and respond there as soon as possible. {{#if:|</br>{{{2}}}|Thank you for contributing to Did You Know!}} {{#ifeq:yes|yes|[[User:Dravecky|Dravecky]] ([[User talk:Dravecky|talk]]) 08:24, 3 January 2009 (UTC)}}<!--Template:DYKproblem-->

== Spanish American War ==

I don't know...What is your problem...i was shedding light to what was a truth to my people...my grandfather passed this story down for generations and now say its not true and I'm causing vandalism well...maybe I should sue for not giving me the right of freedom of speech...which you have regrettably shown to me that you do not agree with...obviously you do not agree in American standards and you are wrong for the country or any country...what is wrong with you...? <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Bdharper1024|Bdharper1024]] ([[User talk:Bdharper1024|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Bdharper1024|contribs]]) 03:28, 4 January 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Please provide reliable and verifiable sources to support your claims. Please be careful not to remove sourced content. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 03:30, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
OK...i didn't know I'm pretty new to this...next time you might need to thoroughly explain the rules before someone edits i guess i was wrong that was my bad...i offer my apologies...hope i won't screw up the next edit...best regards...The one that messed up Spanish-American War... <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Bdharper1024|Bdharper1024]] ([[User talk:Bdharper1024|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Bdharper1024|contribs]]) 06:47, 4 January 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== DYK for Arnold Jacob Wolf ==

Number 307 (192 create/expand - 115 nominations)
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| On [[4 January]], [[2009]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with {{#if:|facts|a fact}} from the article{{#if:|s|}} '''''[[Arnold Jacob Wolf]]'''''{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{4}}}]]'''''
}}{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{5}}}]]'''''
}}{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{6}}}]]'''''
}}{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{7}}}]]'''''
}}{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{8}}}]]'''''
}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{9}}}]]'''''}}, which you recently nominated. 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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- [[User:Dravecky|Dravecky]] ([[User talk:Dravecky|talk]]) 05:31, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

== wpnj members ==

What do you think of [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_New_Jersey/Members|this]]? [[User:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">shirulashem</span></font>''']] [[User talk:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">(talk)</span></font>''']] 15:19, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
:Replied there. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:34, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

== coordinators for wpnj? ==

what do you think of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Council/Guide/WikiProject#Co-ordinators|this]] for wpnj? [[User:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">shirulashem</span></font>''']] [[User talk:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">(talk)</span></font>''']] 17:00, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
:I guess I have been a de facto coordinator, but there's no downside to having multiple people involved. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 17:35, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
::::correct. you have been the de facto coordinator. i'm basically trying to accomplish two things: 1- make it easier for newcomers to the project to know who to contact and 2- more importantly, as per the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Council/Guide/WikiProject#Co-ordinators|wikiproject guide]], give some people responsibility for the administrative tasks involved in maintaining and growing the project. i know i'm new to the project so i hope i'm not speaking "out of turn" it's just that i'm eager to see the project grow. depending on how you feel, i'd like to put the following up on the project's talk page for consideration:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|To coordinate the "inner workings" of our WikiProject, I propose the implementation of a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Council/Guide/WikiProject#Co-ordinators|coordinator department]] to be responsible for the [[Wikipedia:Maintenance|maintenance]] tasks of the WikiProject. Therefore, the proposal is as follows:

* Establishment of a coordinator department with 1 '''Lead Coordinator''' and a multiple '''Coordinators''' to each serve terms of 12 months.
* Any member of the project can volunteer to be a coordinator. The coordinator page (to be created) will have a section where members can submit their name for consideration, and other members can indicate whether they support or oppose. After a set period of time (2 weeks?), a coordinator will indicate whether the user has been accepted.
* At the end of the term, coordinators can resubmit their name for another term.
* There is no limit to the number of coordinators.
* The Coordinators will be responsible for:
** Publication of the project [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_New_Jersey/Newsletter|newsletter]].
** Be the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Council/Contacts|contacts]] for the WP Council.
** Maintenance of the project [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_New_Jersey/templates|templates]].
** Update the project [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_New_Jersey/to_do|to-do list]].
** Maintenance of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_New_Jersey/Members|membership list]].
** Initiation of events such as "assessment drives"
** Maintain the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_New_Jersey/NJCOTW|Collaboration of the Week]]
** All other "maintenance tasks" that the project requires.
|}
|}
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== I know how to use talk pages now ==
:::::We have accomplished a tremendous amount with WPNJ even if things aren't hopping, but I agree that a re-evaluation of our progress can help fill in even more. We've filled in articles for every (or nearly every) municipality, state and federal legislator, school district, public high school, etc. Your efforts on evaluating articles has been a tremendous help. My only suggested change might be to invite any other WPNJ members who might be interested in serving as coordinators, on a more the merrier basis. Please let me know what we can do to reignite WPNJ. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn|talk]]) 02:28, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
Hello, I'm sorry if I didn't get your attention for talking on Wikipedia but I now how to use the talk pages on Wikipedia now. [[User:TylerKutschbach|TylerKutschbach]]
::::::I like your suggestion and I've made [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AAlansohn&diff=262087027&oldid=261973272 some changes] above. What do you think? [[User:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">shirulashem</span></font>''']] [[User talk:Shirulashem|'''<font color="#2B3856"><span style="font-family: cursive">(talk)</span></font>''']] 13:30, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
== Earth Day 2022 Edit-a-thon - April 22nd - 2PM EST ==


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== Oliver Lundquist ==

Bizarrely, you and {{user|Wehwalt}} seem to have written [[Oliver Lincoln Lundquist|two]] [[Oliver Lundquist|different]] articles on the same person, within two hours of each other. They should probably be merged, but I'm not sure which way around - I just thought I'd alert you to it! [[User:Shimgray|Shimgray]] | [[User talk:Shimgray|talk]] | 20:53, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

:I have merged the two articles and the two DYK proposals, which were also separated by two hours. I kept mostly your version in both cases, and simply made the DYK for joint credit, if that's OK.--[[User:Wehwalt|Wehwalt]] ([[User talk:Wehwalt|talk]]) 21:19, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

::Thanks for taking the initiative. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:30, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

:::Obvious solution.--[[User:Wehwalt|Wehwalt]] ([[User talk:Wehwalt|talk]]) 02:31, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Steganography ==

Greetings. I think removing apparently garbage sections is not destructive, however I explained my reasons on the talk page.
If there's a mark for deletion instead of simply erasing a section, please let me know. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/80.98.218.173|80.98.218.173]] ([[User talk:80.98.218.173|talk]]) 22:38, 4 January 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

:I apologize for missing your talk page comments. Please understand that seeing an IP editor removing major sections of an article without explanation in the edit summary can appear to be vandalism. Making sure that edits include a clear and concise edit summary will help other editors better understand your actions. Please excuse the error. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:33, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for Alvah Chapman, Jr. ==

Number 308 (193 create/expand - 115 nominations)
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!colspan=2 style="font-size:150%; padding: .4em;"|You're invited! NYC Earth Day 2022 Edit-a-thon! April 22nd!
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}}{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{5}}}]]'''''
}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{6}}}]]'''''}}, which you created or substantially expanded. 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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&raquo; [[User:Backslash Forwardslash|\ /]] ([[User_Talk: Backslash Forwardslash|⁂]] | [[Wikipedia:Editor_review/Backslash_Forwardslash|※]]) 00:43, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for Esix Snead ==

Number 309 (193 create/expand - 116 nominations)
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[[Sure We Can]] and the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject New York City/Environment Task Force|Environment of New York City Task Force]] invite you to join us for:
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*[[Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Earth Day-2022-SWC|2022 Earth Day Edit-a-thon]] 2pm - 4pm EST (April 22nd) online via Zoom and in person
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This Edit-a-Thon is part of a larger Earth Day celebration, hosted by Brooklyn based recycling and community center Sure We Can, that runs from 1PM-7PM and is open to the public! See this flyer for more information: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGr4FyuqEa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{9}}}]]'''''}}, which you recently nominated. 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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--[[User:Dravecky|Dravecky]] ([[User talk:Dravecky|talk]]) 09:34, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Drew Pickles ==

It's silly, but true. I provided sources of why it's notable but you removed it saying it was vandalism. The most popular video on youtube about Drew has 95,658 views. [[User:Iamthegrant|Iamthegrant]] ([[User talk:Iamthegrant|talk]]) 15:33, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
:The question is if the material is encyclopedic even if "true". The other question is that the interpretation is your synthesis based on your original research, and is not based on reliable and verifiable sources on his status as a gay icon. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:36, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
::Just watch a video, he always says "Hello my name is Drew Pickles and I am really really gay" made by several other people. He is not gay in Rugrats, but on the internet, he is. [[User:Iamthegrant|Iamthegrant]] ([[User talk:Iamthegrant|talk]]) 16:02, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== January 2009 ==

[[Image:Information.png|25px]] Welcome to Wikipedia. The <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GWTV?diff=262107637 recent edit]</span> you made to [[:GWTV]] has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]] for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, please ensure that you provide an informative [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]]. You may also wish to read the [[Wikipedia:Introduction|introduction to editing]]. Thank you. <!-- Template:uw-huggle1 --> [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn|talk]]) 16:01, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
:Sorry about that! [[User:Evil Shepreth Monkey|Evil Shepreth Monkey]] ([[User talk:Evil Shepreth Monkey#top|talk]]) 16:03, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== January 2009 ==

[[Image:Information.png|25px]] Welcome to Wikipedia. The <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miley_Cyrus_discography?diff=262112491 recent edit]</span> you made to [[:Miley Cyrus discography]] has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]] for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, please ensure that you provide an informative [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]]. You may also wish to read the [[Wikipedia:Introduction|introduction to editing]]. Thank you. <!-- Template:uw-huggle1 --> [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn|talk]]) 16:29, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
:Unconstuctive? Well, these types of albums should be listed separately by their own types per [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Discographies/style#Article-wide|Article-wide]], so we can not add them all in one section. I think you should review what you reverted because you made a mistake. '''[[User:Sparks Fly|Sparks]] [[User talk:Sparks Fly|Fly]]''' 16:37, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

::My apologies for the warning, which has been removed. The warning was an accident, and in trying to remove the message and undo the removal of content, my browser crashed. When I got back in, I forgot to undo the revert and the warning. Please accept the apologies for my clear error. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn|talk]]) 16:49, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
::: Of course I do, do not worry, these things always happen, so take more care in the coming times. '''<font color="00778F">[[User:Sparks Fly|Sparks]]</font> <font color="009FBF">[[User talk:Sparks Fly|Fly]]</font>''' 17:02, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Thanks ==

Thanks for your help at [[Brain fog]] today. The newbie editor has (finally) found the article's talk page, but so far we're still at the stage of accusing all his opponents of being paid to suppress information. I'm hoping for some progress... and in the meantime, I sincerely appreciate your reversion of his nonsense today. [[User:WhatamIdoing|WhatamIdoing]] ([[User talk:WhatamIdoing|talk]]) 19:58, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
:I was just trying to make heads or tails and figure out what was going on. Glad I could help. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 20:00, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Vandals and crap ==

For what it is worth to you, whenever I see that you've made a reversion on a page that I monitor, I have found I need not bother checking the page. Thanks for your efforts in patrolling these pages, and moreso, keeping the inane song and Simpsons/South Park references out of pop culture/media portrayal sections in biographies. [[User:Wildhartlivie|Wildhartlivie]] ([[User talk:Wildhartlivie|talk]]) 21:38, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for the kind note. It's amazing how seeing vandalism on an article just degrades the entire content of the page. I do make mistakes, and I have more than a handful of apologies that I have issued, but I do try to make sure that a revert takes care of all of the vandalism, not just the latest crap. Thanks again for the kinds words. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:43, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
::It's appreciated. I know that a Wiki-friend who does anti-vandalism work is frequently targeted herself, mostly by IPs that take exception to her changes. It's too often thankless work. I wanted you to know that I noticed that your name pops up on my watchlist quite often, but is one of the happy few that I'm glad to see there. Keep up the good work. [[User:Wildhartlivie|Wildhartlivie]] ([[User talk:Wildhartlivie|talk]]) 22:21, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Happy Alansohn's Day! ==

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'''[[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]]''' has been identified as an '''''[[User:Bibliomaniac15/Today|Awesome Wikipedian]]''''',<br>
and therefore, I've officially declared today as [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn's day]]!<br>
For being a dedicated vandal slayer and DYK writer,<br>
enjoy being the Star of the day, Alansohn!

Cheers,<br>'''''[[User:bibliomaniac15|<font color="black">bibliomaniac</font>]][[User talk:bibliomaniac15|<font color="red">1</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Bibliomaniac15|<font color="blue">5</font>]]'''''<br>00:46, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
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-- [[Wikipedia:WikiProject New York City/Environment Task Force|Environment of New York City Task Force]]


== [[Hawthorne_High_School_(New_Jersey)|Hawthorne High School]] on [[Wikipedia]] ==
:We go by UTC time here, remember? That means there are 21 hours, 41 minutes until your day is up. '''''[[User:Bibliomaniac15|<font color="black">bibliomaniac</font>]][[User talk:Bibliomaniac15|<font color="red">1</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Bibliomaniac15|<font color="blue">5</font>]]''''' 02:19, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
::Now I have all Wednesday to celebrate! Thanks again. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:25, 6 January 2009 (UTC)


Please do not edit [[Hawthorne_High_School_(New_Jersey)|Hawthorne High School]] on [[Wikipedia]]. Did not change the [[School]] Year [[2020]]-[[2021]], I'm blocked from editing the pages, It's not a allowed without permission.
== DYK for Caitlin Sanchez ==


Thank You!
Number 310 (194 create/expand - 116 nominations)
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&raquo; [[User:Backslash Forwardslash|\ /]] ([[User_Talk: Backslash Forwardslash|⁂]] | [[Wikipedia:Editor_review/Backslash_Forwardslash|※]]) 02:29, 6 January 2009 (UTC)


== DYK for Dorothy Sarnoff ==


Number 311 (195 create/expand - 116 nominations)
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&raquo; [[User:Backslash Forwardslash|\ /]] ([[User_Talk: Backslash Forwardslash|⁂]] | [[Wikipedia:Editor_review/Backslash_Forwardslash|※]]) 02:30, 6 January 2009 (UTC)


From: 47.17.236.200
== NJSIAA athletic conferences? ==


I was just wondering if you know of any more [[NJSIAA]] conferences besides the ones listed in "Category:New Jersey high school athletic conferences"? If you take a look at the NJSIAA Wikipedia page, go to the bottom and check out all the navboxes I've created over the past week. I'd like to account for ALL New Jersey high schools, including the ones independent of NJSIAA jurisdiction (e.g. St. Benedict's) but I don't know of any other conferences. Could you help me out if you ge tthe chance? Thanks. -[[User:Jrcla2|Jrcla2]] <sup>([[User talk:Jrcla2|talk]])</sup><sup>([[Special:Contributions/Jrcla2|contribs]])</sup> 04:51, 6 January 2009 (UTC)


== DYK nomination ==


Since 16:14, 23 July 2022
Thanks. Considering that the Steelmark article just went up today, it looks like it has been up for a while. Pretty good job. So where would I nominate it at? I'd like to return the favor. Thanks![[User:Jgera5|Jgera5]] ([[User talk:Jgera5|talk]]) 05:26, 6 January 2009 (UTC)


== WikiCup 2022 September newsletter ==
== DYK for Oliver Lincoln Lundquist ==


== In response to your opinion on Freehold Raceway Mall "puffery" ==
Number 312 (196 create/expand - 116 nominations)
Hi Alansohn. In case you did not receive my response on my Talk page, I'll just reinsert the message here on your talk page. If you agree that listing a few stores on a mall article would not classify as 'puffery', then why exactly did do you remove the list of stores then? If you agree that simply having a list of a few stores isn't 'puffery', then I'm glad we both have a mutual understanding. I'd imagine you would consult with me if you have any issues. <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Freeholdman12|Freeholdman12]] ([[User talk:Freeholdman12#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Freeholdman12|contribs]]) 5 June 2023 (UTC)</small>
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}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{6}}}]]'''''}}, which you created or substantially expanded. 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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== WikiCup 2023 September newsletter ==
[[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 09:12, 6 January 2009 (UTC)


The fourth round of the competition has finished, with anyone scoring less than 673 points being eliminated. It was a high scoring round with all but one of the contestants who progressed to the final having achieved an FA during the round. The highest scorers were
== DYK for Donal McLaughlin ==


*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], with 2173 points topping the scores, gained mainly from a featured article, 38 good articles and 9 DYKs. He was followed by
Number 313 (197 create/expand - 116 nominations)
*{{flagicon image|Transgender Pride flag.svg|link=Transgender}} [[User:Sammi Brie|Sammi Brie]], with 1575 points, gained mainly from a featured article, 28 good articles and 50 good article reviews. Close behind was
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== Re: Economy of India ==


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Have you gone through the edit? Just because I chose not to have an account, you assume my edit to be a vandalism?! Pity.. --[[Special:Contributions/67.180.5.41|67.180.5.41]] ([[User talk:67.180.5.41|talk]]) 23:17, 6 January 2009 (UTC)
:See response on user talk page. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 22:25, 7 January 2009 (UTC)


I will be standing down as a judge after the end of the contest. I think the Cup encourages productive editors to improve their contributions to Wikipedia and I hope that someone else will step up to take over the running of the Cup. [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]])
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== Guild of Copy Editors 2023 Annual Report ==
Added Prod tag to rather excessively complimentary article on a non-notable person. You have edited on it, so I am sending this to you. Thanks! [[User:Collect|Collect]] ([[User talk:Collect|talk]]) 12:04, 7 January 2009 (UTC)


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Why was [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest/Noticeboard&diff=prev&oldid=262593840 this edit] reverted. It fits right in with the rest of that mess disguised as discussion. --[[User:Onorem|Onorem]][[Special:Contributions/Onorem|♠]][[User talk:Onorem|Dil]] 20:05, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for the note on the IPs talk. I figured it was unintentional, but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing some hidden meaning in his comments. --[[User:Onorem|Onorem]][[Special:Contributions/Onorem|♠]][[User talk:Onorem|Dil]] 20:13, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
::Thank you for the notification. I was mortified to see that I had deleted someone's rather genuine comments. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 00:18, 8 January 2009 (UTC)


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why did you change fruity >=(
fruity is a word


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== [[Chronic fatigue syndrome]] is doomed ==
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I'm done trying to build consensus with that entry --- there are editors with strong narrow POV who do not know the literature and they intend to keep their empire. Example: I attempted to build consensus on who are experts, using the MD's and researchers from the [[CDC]] as a starting point, as well as textbooks (Books targeted for clincial use), and they delete without discussion this material. For well known and published articles they deem them to be "unreliable" although the [[CDC]] uses the same articles in the same journals...
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::I have looked at the article and you are justified in your concerns. Using [[WP:3O]] is a good way to start the process of getting some outside input. I understand your frustration, and I've seen far worse, but getting outside input will help. Please let me know if I can help with anything else. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 02:43, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
:::With respect Alansohn why is Lassesen justified in calling me and other editors unknowledgeable, with an "empire" and all of other attacks he makes on us here and on talk pages, like saying people that do not agree on him have a pro psychological POV? I do not have any relation on CFS, I am not a patient a doctor and I do not even like psychology! Lassesen tho is a well-known internet activist, he said so on his talk, who opposes proven treatments for CFS and promotes alternative medicine remedies. That is great, I think it is good he is so active and i respect him and his views, but it is not how we write medical articles at WP, it is not a place for activism and experimental research.
:::[[Chronic fatigue syndrome]] is a medical article, it should be most based from peer review secondary sources in major journals. I have tried explain this. Self published books and obscure primary sources from journals which do not exist any more are not best sources for medical articles.
:::I am thinking, Lassesen has alot of knowledge and alot to say on CFS, but i am hoping, he will try and learn more about Wikipedia guidelines and not be so confrontationing. Some times I am not so polite like I should be, I am working on myself, but I am also just trying, follow WP guidelines. Thx, [[User:RetroS1mone|<font color="purple">RetroS1mone</font>]] [[User talk:RetroS1mone|<font color="maroon">talk</font>]] 05:24, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

== [[Go Man Go]] ==

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:Thanks for the recognition, but its a shame that an article like this had to go through so much blatant abuse. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 00:17, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
:: All part of the main page fun. I knew it would attract some "extra" fun since it has the word "stud" in it... [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]] - [[User talk:Ealdgyth|Talk]] 00:18, 8 January 2009 (UTC)


==[[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Speedy deletion]] nomination of [[:Category:Basketball players from Atlantic County, New Jersey]]==
== Hell, My addition to Cherlottetown Rural Highschool: ==
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A tag has been placed on [[:Category:Basketball players from Atlantic County, New Jersey]] indicating that it is currently empty, and is not a [[:Category:Disambiguation categories|disambiguation category]], a [[:Category:Wikipedia soft redirected categories|category redirect]], under discussion at [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|Categories for discussion]], or a project category that by its nature may become empty on occasion. If it remains empty for seven days or more, it may be deleted under [[WP:CSD#C1|section C1 of the criteria for speedy deletion]].
The annual hackey sac competition is very well received from the raiders. They hack using a "Raider Sac." This sport can be very brutal and has resulted in 5 injuries in the past 7 tournaments. The raiders often challenge students of Colonel Gray High School to participate. The Rural and Gray has had a long rivalry and Raiders often refer to it as "The Gay." This is shown as disrespectful. (True)


If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason you may '''contest the nomination''' by [[:Category:Basketball players from Atlantic County, New Jersey|visiting the page]] and removing the speedy deletion tag. <!-- Template:Db-catempty-notice --> <!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> <span style="font-family:Papyrus; color:#800080;">[[User:Liz|'''''L'''''iz]]</span> <sup style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #006400;">[[Special:Contributions/Liz|'''''Read!''''']] [[User talk:Liz|'''''Talk!''''']]</sup> 02:19, 4 December 2024 (UTC)
IS TRUE! Why are you removing it? <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:ARuralRaider|ARuralRaider]] ([[User talk:ARuralRaider|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/ARuralRaider|contribs]]) 01:40, 8 January 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Please see [[WP:V|this page]]. Wikipedia is about "verifiability" not "truth". You'll need independent, reliable sources. [[User:Useight|Useight]] ([[User talk:Useight|talk]]) 01:43, 8 January 2009 (UTC)


== Guild of Copy Editors December 2024 Newsletter ==
== Vandalism or Plagiarism? ==


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You need to read edits before you revert them and yell at the editor. I deleted plagiarism, which is clearly against Wikipedia policy, and you not only reverted the edit but left a message on my page scolding me. Please pay more attention next time before you create more work for those who are trying to improve Wikipedia. [[Special:Contributions/67.211.130.184|67.211.130.184]] ([[User talk:67.211.130.184|talk]]) 03:43, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
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:See reply at user talk page. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 14:09, 9 January 2009 (UTC)
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== Project Congress ==
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Hello, and welcome to the December newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since September. If you no longer want this newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. If you'd like to be notified of upcoming drives and blitzes, and other GOCE activities, the best method is to add our [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Ombox|announcements box]] to your watchlist.
As a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Congress#Participants|participant of WikiProject U.S. Congress]], please consider placing {{tl|Project Congress to do}} to the top of your User_talk page. Thank you. —[[User talk:Markles|Markles]] 16:31, 8 January 2009 (UTC)


'''Election news:''' The Guild's coordinators play an important role in the WikiProject, making sure <s>nearly</s> everything runs smoothly and on time. Editors in good standing (unblocked and without sanctions) are invited to [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Guild_of_Copy_Editors/Coordinators/2025/1|'''nominate themselves or another editor to be a Guild coordinator''']] (with their permission, of course) until 23:59 on 15 December (UTC). The voting phase begins at 00:01 on 16 December and runs until 23:59 on 31 December. Questions may be asked of candidates at any stage in the process. Elected coordinators will serve a six-month term from 1 January through 30 June.
== British International School of New York ==


'''Drive:''' In our [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/September_2024|'''September Backlog Elimination Drive''']], 67 editors signed up, 39 completed at least one copy edit, and between them they edited 682,696 words comprising 507 articles. Barnstars awarded are [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/September_2024/Barnstars|'''here''']].
Hi, we are trying to correct the title of this article to reflect the proper title of this institution, which is 'The British International School of New York'. However, between the bot and yourself it has been reverted and marked as vandalised. Please advise what we need to do. Thanks. {{unsigned|Nylonuser28}}
:See reply at user talk page regarding move issues and use of "The". [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 14:10, 9 January 2009 (UTC)


'''Blitz:''' The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Blitzes/October_2024|'''October Copy Editing Blitz''']] saw 16 editors sign-up, 15 of whom completed at least one copy edit. They edited 76,776 words comprising 35 articles. Barnstars awarded are [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Blitzes/October_2024/Barnstars|'''here''']].
== DYK for Vincent Ford ==


'''Drive:''' In our [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/November_2024|'''November Backlog Elimination Drive''']], 432,320 words in 151 articles were copy edited. Of the 54 users who signed up, 33 copy edited at least one article. Barnstars awarded are posted [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Backlog elimination drives/November_2024/Barnstars|'''here''']].
Number 314 (198 create/expand - 116 nominations)
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--[[User:Dravecky|Dravecky]] ([[User talk:Dravecky|talk]]) 05:52, 9 January 2009 (UTC)


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== Agree with dumping poop section on your user page ==


'''Progress report:''' As of 22:12, 7 December 2024 (UTC), GOCE copy editors have completed 333 requests since 1 January, and the backlog of tagged articles stands at 2,401 articles.
It seems like it wouldn't be hard to create a tool reverting any edit using "poop" from an anonymous IP. (And add to that "penis", "gay", "fuck" -- where the word isn't otherwise already used in article.)


Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we have without you! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators, {{noping|Dhtwiki|Miniapolis|Mox Eden|Wracking}}.
I created the anti-vandalism "Piano non troppo" account to save my serious work from vindictive vandals. I discovered that I enjoyed the anti-vandalism process. In fact, it made me feel more a part of the community. My other accounts, with hundreds of hours of painstaking work, got no barnstars. The rate at which those accounts have edits reverted is ten times as high as Piano non troppo's. Apparently other editors recognize my "worth" in part by what other community service I've done. Or perhaps what other edits they can readily evaluate. So, strangely, the anti-vandalism patrol has had unanticipated positive consequences for me. And, maybe, somehow (I see Wikipedia as a social experiment) society is indicating what about my work it values. Less my expertise, than my social participation. Regards, [[User:Piano non troppo|Piano non troppo]] ([[User talk:Piano non troppo|talk]]) 09:19, 10 January 2009 (UTC)
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== delta lodge edit ==
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I have provided a neutral and factually backed addendum to the delta lodge page..... However i find my slef under due arrest. It seems every time i edit i get deleted, i just feel that if your going to provide a nuetral and objective explanation of the subject you should include all facts, as i have and provded sources. I also concur wi the sentiment that the delta lodge subject matter is not notable seing as how they are a defunct organization (not in good standing at the university of north texas... this organization is not mandated by any governing body. The statement that they are a "fraternity in good standing at the university of north texas is fraudulent. They posses no charter/mandate; they hold sparse residence at best, and were relocated by the city due to alarming concerns. To reiterate i fing the delta lodge page to be an apologists rendition with not factual evidence to back it up... it contains claims that are unfound and jingoistic at best. If one is to present subject matter with the confines of an encylopedic medium, one would hope that all facts are heralded not just the self promoting smarmy dialoge of advertisers <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:DeltaLodgeDown|DeltaLodgeDown]] ([[User talk:DeltaLodgeDown|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/DeltaLodgeDown|contribs]]) 21:58, 10 January 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== The Unborn (film) edit ==

My edit to this page did not constitute vandalism. Clear shots of a camel toe in a PG-13 movie can be considered objectionable. If you are going to take pride in your monitoring of these pages, please provide some insight as to why an edit is not acceptable. I will now revert the page, with an added citation. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/24.34.63.149|24.34.63.149]] ([[User talk:24.34.63.149|talk]]) 00:50, 11 January 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:In Wikipedia, claims require reliable and verifiable sources. Without sources supporting your claims they were removed. If you can find a reliable source that supports the claim that a cameltoe is clearly visible and is objectionable in a PG-13 film, I will have no objection. Without such a source, it will be removed again. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 01:03, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

== use of rollback ==

You [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Hummus&curid=75065&diff=263301952&oldid=263297481 rolled back this edit] but it was not vandalism. The cited source indeed supports and carries the term ''Zionist'' hence the edit was clearly meant to be in good faith, however PoV or clumsily worded. Please take this as a friendly reminder to only use [[WP:Rollback|rollback]] on [[WP:Vandalism|vandalism]] (you should have either used undo, or done what you wanted through an edit window). Thanks and all the best. [[User:Gwen Gale|Gwen Gale]] ([[User talk:Gwen Gale|talk]]) 03:06, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for the note. While I thought I had read the original content in its entirety, the use of the inflammatory term "Zionist enterprise", even though the words were located in the original article, appeared to have been deliberately taken out of context and misused. I appreciate your concern about this edit, and its totality appears to have been made in good faith. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 03:19, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

::Sourced, good faith edits can indeed come off as untowards and nettlesome to some readers, which is one reason why rollback is so straightforwardly meant only for vandalism. Thanks for your understanding. [[User:Gwen Gale|Gwen Gale]] ([[User talk:Gwen Gale|talk]]) 03:35, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

== Véronique Cloutier ==

You keep on deleting a very interesting comment about the Bye Bye. Please stop doing this and get a life, asshole. {{unsigned|76.69.255.41}}
:The comment is interesting, but unsourced. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 05:17, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

== [[Kid Power]] ==

restored to prevandalism version.[[User:Dlohcierekim|<font color="#00ff00"> Dloh</font>]][[User_talk:Dlohcierekim|<font color="#bb00bb">cierekim''' </font>]] 04:01, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for the update. I was baffled by the new improved version of the article. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 05:15, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

== Thanks ==

Thanks for watching my back when the vandals bite back by trashing my user page. Cheers! See you in the trenches... [[User:Glane23|<font face="Bauhaus 93" color="blue" size="4">Geoff</font>]] [[User talk:Glane23|<sup><font color="blue">''T'' </font></sup>]][[Special:Contributions/Glane23|<sup><font color="blue">''C'' </font></sup>]] 13:31, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
:Always a pleasure to help a fellow Wikipedian. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 16:03, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

== changing IP vandal ==

Alansohn you piece of shit, get a life, instead of shitting up wikipedia asshole. Go get a job and PLLEEEASSEE get a life. You motherfucking nigger. {{unsigned|71.184.234.113}}

:Fuck you alansohn. Ill change my IP Adress you fucking gay son of a bitch, suck your boyfriends cock. {{unsigned|71.184.234.113}}

::What is truly amazing is how angry a vandal can possibly get that his vandalism has been removed. If only we good faith Wikipedia editors could get a small fraction as angry about vandals who are "shitting up wikipedia" and started creating a solution to the problem rather than having us waste hours dealing with vandals like this one. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:54, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

And I'll be more than happy to protect your user page if he dose. Cheers, [[User:Dlohcierekim|<font color="#00ff00"> Dloh</font>]][[User_talk:Dlohcierekim|<font color="#bb00bb">cierekim''' </font>]] 21:27, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for the offer. I think I'll be OK. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:54, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

== Emmanuel de Mérode ==

I urge you to study independent (!!) material about Emmanuel de Mérode, make your mind and act accordingly.
All what happens in Kivu stinks starting by the death of Dian Fossey. Greed and arrogance.
Avoid any material of National Geographic which TV channel is mostly owned by Fox.

Some people are risking their life to help civilian populations in the park of Virungas, while Emmanuel is apparently safely editing his bio from Nairobi.
You should not let Emmanuel de Mérode writing his own bio. Everything in it must be proved.
Due to my viligance, it has been reduced to very little because most of it was pretentious or unubtantiated.
Please study the history of the article.
Please suppress the mention of training as an anthropologist until more precision is given. [[Special:Contributions/82.67.232.89|82.67.232.89]] ([[User talk:82.67.232.89|talk]]) 22:00, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

== Gurumayi Chidvilasananda ==

Also, you seem to know the ropes within the wikipedia. I submit you another case, theringess is again and again suppressing any independent material about Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
including the transcriptiion of an article of the new yorker.
Please study the history of the article. [[Special:Contributioners/82.67.232.89|82.67.232.89]] ([[User talk:82.67.232.89|talk]])

You can join me at cognominal@gmail.com

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== Questions about URLs ==
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Today I learned about better ways of linking external links with the url template and went to go check the Englewood Cliffs NJ page and noticed your change to use the url template. I feel like an idiot that I wasn't editing with this format and instead using [https://example.com/ example.com] instead.
We'll also be collecting folks to join our little '''''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes the Subway|Wikipedia Takes the Subway]]''''' adventure which will be held the day after the meeting.


Can you tell me a little about why its better to use the url template and if there is any downsides to using it.
In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back.


Thank you so much for the help. [[Special:Contributions/68.173.170.185|68.173.170.185]] ([[User talk:68.173.170.185|talk]]) 23:44, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
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== Baton Rouge Cajun Zydeco Schedule cajunradio - STOP DELETING MY LINK !!!! ==


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Why are you objecting to me adding cajun music schedules to cajun music?
It is related and appropriate. It is not promotion. If you would look at it, it is a non-profit website strictly preserving cajun culture and cajun music which is directly related to the cajun music.
Everyone in Louisiana recognizes that www.cajunradio.org is a cajun community resource and not a personal website. Just because it it maintained by Clarence does not make it a personal website. Please review content of links that you delete prior to deleting them! [[User:Cajunradio|Cajunradio]] ([[User talk:Cajunradio|talk]]) 04:00, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:The website in question is largely promotional and adds little to the articles in question. While it is vaguely relevant on some of the articles, in articles such as [[History of Cajun music]] the links add absolutely nothing. The pattern of your edits, which seem to add links exclusively to articles related to businesses promoted on the website in question, adds further concerns that [[WP:EL]] is being violated. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 04:08, 12 January 2009 (UTC)


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== Welcome to the 2025 WikiCup! ==
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Happy New Year and Happy New WikiCup! The 2025 competition has just begun and all article creators, expanders, improvers and reviewers are welcome to take part. Even if you are a novice editor, we hope the WikiCup will give you a chance to improve your editing skills as you go. If you have already signed up, your submissions page can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup|here]]'''. If you have not yet signed up, you can '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2025 signups|add your name here]]''' and the judges will set up your submissions page ready for you to take part. Any questions on the scoring, rules or anything else should be directed to one of the judges, or posted to the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup|WikiCup talk page]].
E. Williams Firm, LLC {{unsigned|Paullillyusa}}

:I am most intrigued by the notion that the E. Williams Firm was "hired by the Chief to create a Wikipedia Page" for [[Chief Paul D. Lilly]] of Texas and is now demanding that it be recreated. I'm not sure why a firm that has so little understanding of Wikipedia policy and of the [GNU Free Documentation License]] under which all content is turned over for other readers to copy and edit. It's a shame to have to wait a whole 72 hours to see the legal fireworks that will take place when absolutely nothing occurs in response to these demands. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 04:54, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== [[User talk:Paullillyusa|Paullillyusa]] making legal threat to protest deleted contribution of non-notable person ==

Thank you very much for reverting this user's vandalism against my user page. I have also reported to [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents]] as I suppose a violation of [[Wikipedia:No legal threats]] against my talk page.--[[User:Jusjih|Jusjih]] ([[User talk:Jusjih|talk]]) 05:05, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== Adding a image to my user page ==

Hi Alansohn! Happy New Year! I was just wondering how I could add another image or picture from another website to my user page. Could you please help me? Thanks![[User:Neptunekh|Neptunekh]] ([[User talk:Neptunekh|talk]]) 05:55, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== the note at the top of your user page ==

hi i'm not sure how else to leave you a comment. I am a teacher who has assigned the book "the Winter King" to my freshman students. They have a test tomorrow morning on it so to catch who didn't read and instead relied on Wiki to "read" it I played around with some of the details. Another administator emailed me and promised to leave it as is until tomorrow morning when he/she will revert it back to its originial content, which I had also planned on doing once the test was given. I realize alot of activity has been made on that page today (most likely the work of my freshman boys who know alot of their friends will be reading it tonight) but please leave the changes that "make sense" for now. I promise it will be fixed in the morning. Thanks (originally left at 23:31, 8 January 2009) {{unsigned|76.225.189.242}}

:Please see a message I left for the ed. who deliberately introduced false information into that article, at [[User talk:76.225.189.242]]. I invite your comments there. I am not sure how to proceed, and whether publicity is appropriate. '''[[User:DGG|DGG]]''' ([[User talk:DGG|talk]]) 07:08, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

::Thanks for the note. I have replied on the talk page there. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:03, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for William Glendon ==

Number 315 (199 create/expand - 116 nominations)
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}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{6}}}]]'''''}}, which you created or substantially expanded. 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]].
|} <!-- {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}} --> [[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 14:41, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== Vandalism reverted incorrectly ==

The following edit to the Serendipity page:

Reverted edits by 66.230.32.149 to last version by 76.201.16.132 (HG)

Actually reverted a correction of the vandalism. User 66.230.32.149 corrected the vandalism. I will allow you to make the necessary changes --[[Special:Contributions/192.43.65.245|192.43.65.245]] ([[User talk:192.43.65.245|talk]]) 17:33, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:I could have sworn I picked the correct version to revert back to. I must have serendipitously selected the wrong version. The correct version has been restored. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 17:36, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== [[Lloyd Ohlin]] at DYK ==

I've made a suggestion regarding the hook. Please comment as soon as you can, to avoid this article being passed over. Regards, [[User:Espresso Addict|Espresso Addict]] <small>([[User talk:Espresso Addict|talk]])</small> 18:00, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:Replied there with two alternate versions. Thanks for the feedback. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:32, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
::Thanks for your prompt response. I've selected the 1st version (the longer one was somewhat over the length guide). Cheers, [[User:Espresso Addict|Espresso Addict]] <small>([[User talk:Espresso Addict|talk]])</small> 20:25, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== Wow wtf ==

Wow what the hell man calling my edit vandalism when all I do is rewrite a sentence [[User:Wartortle28|Wartortle28]] ([[User talk:Wartortle28|talk]]) 18:31, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:Just maintaining the integrity of Wikipedia. Please make constructive changes in the future. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:32, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
::That was a constructive change! You tell me how it's vandalism, or admit you're wrong and remove that warning.[[User:Wartortle28|Wartortle28]] ([[User talk:Wartortle28|talk]]) 18:34, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:::Your are referring to [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Saint-Laurent-les-Églises&diff=prev&oldid=263629850 this edit] in which you changed "At the 1999 [[census]], the population was 683." to "A 1999 consensus logged the area with a population of 683." When making constructive edits in the future, please be careful to use an edit summary to explain the purpose of your edits. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 18:37, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
::::Yes thank you that is what I am referring to, and as you can clearly see since you just pasted it here, it was not vandalism and it's unfair that I have 2 warnings when I didn't do anything wrong. [[User:Wartortle28|Wartortle28]] ([[User talk:Wartortle28|talk]]) 18:38, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:::: Omg I just realized I changed census to consensus thanks to that guy on my page, dang even though I went over the edit I didn't notice I incorrectly changed the word. My bad sorry [[User:Wartortle28|Wartortle28]] ([[User talk:Wartortle28|talk]]) 18:49, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
{{talkback|Wartortle28}}

== Frank Prewitt ==

"It appears the author of the "Frank Prewitt" page is no other than J. Frank Prewitt himself. He is an individual with at least a 15-year history of questionable behavior who has admitted on the stand during a federal trial of one of the criminal defendants that he committed illegal acts. He claims that he did not become a government informant under pressure, but instead acted as a good citizen. Little exists to substantiate that claim. In an extraordinary act of self-justification, he authored a poorly written book to exonerate himself and recast himself as the hero of the whole affair. As part of his page, the book jacket, both cover and promotional text, are included.

I have made attempts to correct his page to reflect reality, but he has it on a watch list and amends each correction to again promote himself." - ACTIVIST (editor)

ALANSOHN: It appears you are well versed in Wikipedia jargon, rules, rights, privileges, and writing. As a fellow user, thank you for your contributions! Two things for you. First, I am not "Frank Prewitt". I do have a spine, and if I was, I would say I was, and not have to deal with the inequities of activist and his/her or its constant barrage of unsubstantiated claims. Like you, I want a fair and true article. Despite my abilities or inabilities according to activist to write such I have really given up. Obviously activist has some type of vendetta against Frank Prewitt. He/she or it continues to subtly change wording to honestly discredit anything and everything I edit. If he or she is so angry they should just call Prewitt (listed in the Anchorage, Alaska phone book)and tell them there feelings instead of blatantly editing in a liable fashion.I have made the section as unbiased as possible given the left leaning opinions of ADN (Anchorage Daily News). In reality the section has all be references and has edited by experienced editors and contributors like yourself, so I see no need for activist continued editing/whining.In my opinion articles are supposed to be fair and balanced stating the good and bad and giving the ultimate reader a real perspective. The article I originally wrote has all of that...not continued "negative press" that has yet to solidify into anything wikipedia worthy, but is hearsay and speculation, as activist continues to edit. I have not idea what kinda of "reality" ACTIVIST believes the Frank Prewitt section should aspire too? I understand and except your edits in regards to Prewitt's book. Point taken, understood. Please advise on additional questions. Again, thank you.

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== DYK for Alexandra Penney ==

Number 316 (200 create/expand - 116 nominations)
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--[[User:Dravecky|Dravecky]] ([[User talk:Dravecky|talk]]) 20:10, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== Problem with interwiki.py ==

Thank you for reminding me, but I was just cleaning up the mess which was created by a faulty update of "interwiki.py". So no ''sandboxing'' advice is needed. [[User:Groucho NL|Groucho NL]] [[User:Groucho NL|Groucho NL]] ([[User talk:Groucho NL|talk]]) 21:38, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
:Please accept my apologies and understand that the removal of extensive numbers of interwiki links without explanation had appeared as vandalism. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 21:45, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
::No problem. I was a bit in a hurry and skipped the explanation. Next time I'll be more careful, promised. [[User:Groucho NL|Groucho NL]] ([[User talk:Groucho NL|talk]]) 16:48, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

== Thanks ==

Oh gee, I didn't have to wait long for that! Thanks Alansohn :)

I see the way you are going you will soon become our most prolific DYK creator. Maybe we should press a new medal for you :) [[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 05:08, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

:I can't imagine that after reaching 200 that any editor would stop participating at DYK and creating new articles simply because of the lack of new awards to reach for. I certainly won't. Writing a good new article is mostly its own reward and I'm glad that DYK provides that little bit more of encouragement. Keep up all of your good work at DYK! [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 16:05, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

== Harry Endo DYK ==

[[Image:Symbol question.svg|25px]] Hello! {{#ifeq:yes|no|Your article {{#if:Harry Endo|[[Harry Endo]]&nbsp;}}was recently nominated at [[T:TDYK|Did you know]] to be featured on the main page. The nomination has now been reviewed, and}}{{#ifeq:yes|yes|Your submission {{#if:Harry Endo|of [[Harry Endo]]{{#if:|&nbsp;and [[{{{extra}}}]]}}}} 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 {{#if:Harry Endo|'''[[Template talk:DYK#Harry Endo{{#if:|_and {{{extra}}}}}|your nomination's entry]]'''{{#if:|Template talk:DYK#Articles created/expanded on {{{date}}}}}|your nomination's entry}} and respond there as soon as possible. {{#if:|</br>{{{2}}}|Thank you for contributing to Did You Know!}} {{#ifeq:no|yes|[[User:Otto4711|Otto4711]] ([[User talk:Otto4711|talk]]) 06:09, 13 January 2009 (UTC)}}<!--Template:DYKproblem--> [[User:Otto4711|Otto4711]] ([[User talk:Otto4711|talk]]) 06:09, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for Rood Bridge Park ==

Number 317 (200 create/expand - 117 nominations)
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}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{9}}}]]'''''}}, which you recently nominated. 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]]) 15:54, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for Nick Scandone ==

Number 318 (201 create/expand - 117 nominations)
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}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{6}}}]]'''''}}, which you created or substantially expanded. 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]].
|} <!-- {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}} --> [[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 15:58, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for Lloyd Ohlin ==

Number 319 (202 create/expand - 117 nominations)
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|On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#January 13 2009|January 13, 2009]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with {{#if:|facts|a fact}} from the article{{#if:|s|}} '''''[[Lloyd Ohlin]]'''''{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{4}}}]]'''''
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|} <!-- {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}} -->
--[[User:Dravecky|Dravecky]] ([[User talk:Dravecky|talk]]) 22:51, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for Jack Kuehler ==

Number 320 (203 create/expand - 117 nominations)
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|On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#January 14 2009|January 14, 2009]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with {{#if:|facts|a fact}} from the article{{#if:|s|}} '''''[[Jack Kuehler]]'''''{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{4}}}]]'''''
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|} <!-- {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}} --> [[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 10:17, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for Steelmark ==

Number 321 (204 create/expand - 117 nominations)
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|On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#January 14 2009|January 14, 2009]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with {{#if:|facts|a fact}} from the article{{#if:|s|}} '''''[[Steelmark]]'''''{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{4}}}]]'''''
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|} <!-- {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}} --> [[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 10:19, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Number 322 (204 create/expand - 118 nominations)
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| On [[Wikipedia:Recent_additions#14 January 2009|14 January, 2009]], '''[[:Template:Did you know|Did you know?]]''' was updated with {{#if:|facts|a fact}} from the article{{#if:|s|}} '''''[[Logos and uniforms of the Pittsburgh Steelers]]'''''{{#if:|{{#if:|, |, and}} '''''[[{{{4}}}]]'''''
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|} Sounds like someone just forgot to add the nom to the credits list. Here ya go :) --[[User:Gatoclass|Gatoclass]] ([[User talk:Gatoclass|talk]]) 16:07, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

== Need your help ==

I don't want to engage in an edit war with someone, but I feel like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Ohio_High_School_Athletic_Association&diff=next&oldid=262474755 change] that I've made to [[Ohio High School Athletic Association‎]] is completely justified, whereas [[User_talk:EagleFan#Ohio_High_School_Athletic_Association|EagleFan]] doesn't think so. I don't think that listing ''all'' high school state champions in ''every'' single sport (regardless of the state) is notable. If someone wants to find out then they go to the OHSAA website, not the Wikipedia page on the ''organization'' itself. If anything, the list should be its own separate article (at best). Wasting '''80,699''' kb of space on an article lags the servers, slows down the page load time and for what? To read about non-notable high school achievements. Can you please respond to EagleFan and otherwise show why I am not in the wrong for this please. Thanks. -[[User:Jrcla2|Jrcla2]] <sup>([[User talk:Jrcla2|talk]])</sup><sup>([[Special:Contributions/Jrcla2|contribs]])</sup> 00:35, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
:Oh and you can check out the [[Talk:Ohio_High_School_Athletic_Association|talk page]] to read others' comments. -[[User:Jrcla2|Jrcla2]] <sup>([[User talk:Jrcla2|talk]])</sup><sup>([[Special:Contributions/Jrcla2|contribs]])</sup> 02:01, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
::I have been taking a look at the OHSAA article and talk page and I will reply after further research. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:18, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

== Uncalled for Warning ==

Alansohn,

I have been attempting to update Callum Ferguson's nickname to reflect his actual nickname, which is "Cheese". However, I believe you have labelled this as a Level 2 warning. Could you please allow this change to go ahead?

Regards, The Rose Park Express {{unsigned|58.160.169.146}}
:See reply on your talk page. [[User:Alansohn|Alansohn]] ([[User talk:Alansohn#top|talk]]) 15:22, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

== DYK for squad number (association football) ==

Number 323 (204 create/expand - 119 nominations)
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}}{{#if:|, and '''''[[{{{9}}}]]'''''}}, which you recently nominated. 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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--[[User:Dravecky|Dravecky]] ([[User talk:Dravecky|talk]]) 11:52, 15 January 2009 (UTC)


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I erased the "hardest language" section in the article "Hungarian language" as it was not scientific in its content but subjective. (As a Wikipedia user I am a novice, and I did not intent any vandalism. Sorry for the misunderstanding.)
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What about the merging the article "hardest language" within the article "language learning aptitude"? It is strongly urged in that article by Wikipedia for the same reason I mentioned above. Is that acceptable?

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AFC Backlog Drive

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GOCE February blitz wrapup

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Guild of Copy Editors Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Blitzes/February 2014 wrap-up

Participation: Out of seven people who signed up for this blitz, all copy-edited at least one article. Thanks to all who participated! Final results, including barnstars awarded, are available here.

Progress report: During the seven-day blitz, we removed 16 articles from the requests queue. Hope to see you at the March drive! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators Jonesey95, Miniapolis and Baffle gab1978.

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Hi, im GenericBobJoe, you sent my IP address a warning for vandalism, the page that I apparently vandalized said the vandalism was in 2007. I got the computer with this IP last year, and I don't think teaneck is gay. I seriously do not know why this is happening. You should TempBan me from editing for now, maybe one day, and i'll see what's wrong with this computer. If this keeps happening,or if you might know anything about this, please reply. -GenericBobJoe

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Saturday April 30: Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa @ Guggenheim

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Saturday April 30, 1-6pm: Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa @ Guggenheim
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On Saturday April 30, 2016, in conjunction with a global campaign, the Guggenheim will host its fourth Wikipedia edit-a-thon — or, #guggathon — to enhance Wikipedia's coverage of modern and contemporary artists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and to counter geocultural systemic bias on Wikipedia.

The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of the Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative, and build on the model of campaigns like the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Guggenheim: Women in Architecture, Wikipedia Asian Month, and Art+Feminism.

New and experienced editors are welcome. The event will include a training session for participants who are new to Wikipedia and Wikipedia specialists will be on hand to provide basic instruction and editing support.

Can’t join us in New York? Visit our global MENA Artists Month partnership page to coordinate international and online events as well.

Time: Presentation: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Edit-a-thon: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (88th Street), New York City, New York 10128
Guests should enter using the 88th Street entrance via the ramp at 88th Street and Fifth Avenue

Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) ~~~~~

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November 15: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC @ NYU ITP

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Wednesday November 15, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC @ NYU ITP

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at NYU ITP Tisch School of the Arts (4th floor) at 721 Broadway in Manhattan.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at NYU ITP Tisch School of the Arts (4th floor), 721 Broadway
(note that we are not at Babycastles this month)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) ~~~~~

P.S. You are also invited to Wikipedia Asian Month Edit-a-thon @ Metropolitan Museum of Art on Sunday November 19!

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March 21: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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Wednesday March 21, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants.

We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming edit-a-thons, museum and library projects, education initiatives, and other outreach activities.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street
(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Megs (talk)

P.S. You are also invited to Art + Feminism Events in the New York Metropolitan Area continuing this month!

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CANCELLED: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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CANCELLED: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Due to the winter storm warning, the WikiWednesday Salon & Skillshare scheduled for March 21st has been cancelled. Please consider attending one of the many edit-a-thons scheduled for this week. We look forward to editing with you soon!

--Megs (talk)

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WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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Wednesday April 25th, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly WikiWednesday evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects.

Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda! After the main meeting, pizza and video games in the gallery.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 145 West 14th Street
(note the new address, a couple of doors down from the former Babycastles location)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our agenda, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Megs (talk)

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WikiCup 2018 November newsletter

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The WikiCup is over for another year! Our Champion this year is South Carolina Courcelles (submissions), who over the course of the competition has amassed 147 GAs, 111 GARs, 9 DYKs, 4 FLs and 1 ITN. Our finalists were as follows:

  1. South Carolina Courcelles (submissions)
  2. Wales Kosack (submissions)
  3. Hel, Poland Kees08 (submissions)
  4. SounderBruce (submissions)
  5. Scotland Cas Liber (submissions)
  6. Marshall Islands Nova Crystallis (submissions)
  7. Republic of Texas Iazyges (submissions)
  8. United States Ceranthor (submissions)


All those who reached the final win awards, and awards will also be going to the following participants:

Awards will be handed out in the coming weeks. Please be patient!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether you made it to the final rounds or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup who have achieved much this year. Thanks to all who have taken part and helped out with the competition.

Next year's competition begins on 1 January. You are invited to sign up to participate; it is open to all Wikipedians, new and old. The WikiCup judges will be back in touch over the coming months, and we hope to see you all in the 2019 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Sturmvogel 66 (talk · contribs · email), Godot13 (talk · contribs · email), Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs · email) and Vanamonde93 (talk · contribs · email).

WikiCup 2019 March newsletter

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And so ends the first round of the competition. Everyone with a positive score moves on to Round 2. With 56 contestants qualifying, each group in Round 2 contains seven contestants, with the two leaders from each group due to qualify for Round 3 as well as the top sixteen remaining contestants.

Our top scorers in Round 1 were:

  • United States L293D, a WikiCup newcomer, led the field with ten good articles on submarines for a total of 357 points.
  • Adam Cuerden, a WikiCup veteran, came next with 274 points, mostly from eight featured pictures, restorations of artwork.
  • Denmark MPJ-DK, a wrestling enthusiast, was in third place with 263 points, garnered from a featured list, five good articles, two DYKs and four GARs.
  • United States Usernameunique came next at 243, with a featured article and a good article, both on ancient helmets.
  • Squeamish Ossifrage was in joint fifth place with 224 points, mostly garnered from bringing the 1937 Fox vault fire to featured article status.
  • Ohio Ed! was also on 224, with an amazing number of good article reviews (56 actually).

These contestants, like all the others, now have to start scoring points again from scratch. Between them, contestants completed reviews on 143 good articles, one hundred more than the number of good articles they claimed for, thus making a substantial dent in the review backlog. Well done all!

Remember that any content promoted after the end of Round 1 but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews.

If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Godot13 (talk), Sturmvogel 66 (talk), Vanamonde (talk) and Cwmhiraeth (talk).

Sept 25: WikiWednesday Salon NYC

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September 25, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Metropolitan New York Library Council in Midtown Manhattan. Is there a project you'd like to share? A question you'd like answered? A Wiki* skill you'd like to learn? Let us know by adding it to the agenda.

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan New York Library Council (8th floor) at 599 11th Avenue, Manhattan
(note this month we will be meeting in Midtown Manhattan, not at Babycastles)

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Wikimedia New York City Team ~~~~~

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I know how to use talk pages now

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Hello, I'm sorry if I didn't get your attention for talking on Wikipedia but I now how to use the talk pages on Wikipedia now. TylerKutschbach

Earth Day 2022 Edit-a-thon - April 22nd - 2PM EST

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You're invited! NYC Earth Day 2022 Edit-a-thon! April 22nd!

Sure We Can and the Environment of New York City Task Force invite you to join us for:

This Edit-a-Thon is part of a larger Earth Day celebration, hosted by Brooklyn based recycling and community center Sure We Can, that runs from 1PM-7PM and is open to the public! See this flyer for more information: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGr4FyuqEa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

-- Environment of New York City Task Force

Hawthorne High School on Wikipedia

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Please do not edit Hawthorne High School on Wikipedia. Did not change the School Year 2020-2021, I'm blocked from editing the pages, It's not a allowed without permission.

Thank You!


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Since 16:14, 23 July 2022

WikiCup 2022 September newsletter

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In response to your opinion on Freehold Raceway Mall "puffery"

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Hi Alansohn. In case you did not receive my response on my Talk page, I'll just reinsert the message here on your talk page. If you agree that listing a few stores on a mall article would not classify as 'puffery', then why exactly did do you remove the list of stores then? If you agree that simply having a list of a few stores isn't 'puffery', then I'm glad we both have a mutual understanding. I'd imagine you would consult with me if you have any issues. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Freeholdman12 (talk • contribs) 5 June 2023 (UTC)

WikiCup 2023 September newsletter

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The fourth round of the competition has finished, with anyone scoring less than 673 points being eliminated. It was a high scoring round with all but one of the contestants who progressed to the final having achieved an FA during the round. The highest scorers were

  • New York (state) Epicgenius, with 2173 points topping the scores, gained mainly from a featured article, 38 good articles and 9 DYKs. He was followed by
  • Sammi Brie, with 1575 points, gained mainly from a featured article, 28 good articles and 50 good article reviews. Close behind was
  • Thebiguglyalien, with 1535 points mainly gained from a featured article, 15 good articles, 26 good article reviews and lots of bonus points.

Between them during round 4, contestants achieved 12 featured articles, 3 featured lists, 3 featured pictures, 126 good articles, 46 DYK entries, 14 ITN entries, 67 featured article candidate reviews and 147 good article reviews. Congratulations to our eight finalists and all who participated! It was a generally high-scoring and productive round and I think we can expect a highly competitive finish to the competition.

Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 10 days of "earning" them and within 24 hours of the end of the final. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. It would be helpful if this list could be cleared of any items no longer relevant. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send.

I will be standing down as a judge after the end of the contest. I think the Cup encourages productive editors to improve their contributions to Wikipedia and I hope that someone else will step up to take over the running of the Cup. Sturmvogel 66 (talk), and Cwmhiraeth (talk)

Guild of Copy Editors 2023 Annual Report

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Guild of Copy Editors 2023 Annual Report
Our 2023 Annual Report is now ready for review.

Highlights:

  • Introduction
  • Membership news, obituary and election results
  • Summary of Drives, Blitzes and the Requests page
  • Closing words
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Speedy deletion nomination of Category:Basketball players from Atlantic County, New Jersey

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A tag has been placed on Category:Basketball players from Atlantic County, New Jersey indicating that it is currently empty, and is not a disambiguation category, a category redirect, under discussion at Categories for discussion, or a project category that by its nature may become empty on occasion. If it remains empty for seven days or more, it may be deleted under section C1 of the criteria for speedy deletion.

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and removing the speedy deletion tag. Liz Read! Talk! 02:19, 4 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Guild of Copy Editors December 2024 Newsletter

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Guild of Copy Editors December 2024 Newsletter

Hello, and welcome to the December newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since September. If you no longer want this newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. If you'd like to be notified of upcoming drives and blitzes, and other GOCE activities, the best method is to add our announcements box to your watchlist.

Election news: The Guild's coordinators play an important role in the WikiProject, making sure nearly everything runs smoothly and on time. Editors in good standing (unblocked and without sanctions) are invited to nominate themselves or another editor to be a Guild coordinator (with their permission, of course) until 23:59 on 15 December (UTC). The voting phase begins at 00:01 on 16 December and runs until 23:59 on 31 December. Questions may be asked of candidates at any stage in the process. Elected coordinators will serve a six-month term from 1 January through 30 June.

Drive: In our September Backlog Elimination Drive, 67 editors signed up, 39 completed at least one copy edit, and between them they edited 682,696 words comprising 507 articles. Barnstars awarded are here.

Blitz: The October Copy Editing Blitz saw 16 editors sign-up, 15 of whom completed at least one copy edit. They edited 76,776 words comprising 35 articles. Barnstars awarded are here.

Drive: In our November Backlog Elimination Drive, 432,320 words in 151 articles were copy edited. Of the 54 users who signed up, 33 copy edited at least one article. Barnstars awarded are posted here.

Blitz: The December Blitz will begin at 00:00 on 15 December (UTC) and will end on 21 December at 23:59. Sign up here. Barnstars awarded will be posted here.

Progress report: As of 22:12, 7 December 2024 (UTC), GOCE copy editors have completed 333 requests since 1 January, and the backlog of tagged articles stands at 2,401 articles.

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Questions about URLs

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Today I learned about better ways of linking external links with the url template and went to go check the Englewood Cliffs NJ page and noticed your change to use the url template. I feel like an idiot that I wasn't editing with this format and instead using example.com instead.

Can you tell me a little about why its better to use the url template and if there is any downsides to using it.

Thank you so much for the help. 68.173.170.185 (talk) 23:44, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Welcome to the 2025 WikiCup!

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Happy New Year and Happy New WikiCup! The 2025 competition has just begun and all article creators, expanders, improvers and reviewers are welcome to take part. Even if you are a novice editor, we hope the WikiCup will give you a chance to improve your editing skills as you go. If you have already signed up, your submissions page can be found here. If you have not yet signed up, you can add your name here and the judges will set up your submissions page ready for you to take part. Any questions on the scoring, rules or anything else should be directed to one of the judges, or posted to the WikiCup talk page.

For the 2025 WikiCup, we've implemented several changes to the scoring system. The highest-ranking contestants will now receive tournament points at the end of each round, and final rankings are decided by the number of tournament points each contestant has. If you're busy and can't sign up in January, don't worry: Signups are now open throughout the year. To make things fairer for latecomers, the lowest-scoring contestants will no longer be eliminated at the end of each round.

The first round will end on 26 February. The judges for the WikiCup this year are: Cwmhiraeth (talk · contribs · email), Epicgenius (talk · contribs · email), Frostly (talk · contribs · email), Guerillero (talk · contribs · email) and Lee Vilenski (talk · contribs · email). Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:13, 1 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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