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:: Fair enough. I now need the original editor to jump in here, I appear to have done all I can. Thank you for your help --[[User:Senra|Senra]] ([[User Talk:Senra|Talk]]) 14:57, 8 September 2010 (UTC) |
:: Fair enough. I now need the original editor to jump in here, I appear to have done all I can. Thank you for your help --[[User:Senra|Senra]] ([[User Talk:Senra|Talk]]) 14:57, 8 September 2010 (UTC) |
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== An error from your end for deleting the page JULIE BIR == |
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I am the direct person with regards to an article based on me. Someone contacted me and mentioned that the article published has been deleted by you. I am concerned. If you could kindly reply to me why the article, which was based on a living person, who is an actress, model, presenter and has worked in the industry for many years' article was deleted, I would really appreciate it. I have been out of the industry on leave but am back now. Any proof that you require from me of my past work - I can give you. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2964914/ [[User:Forjulie|Forjulie]] ([[User talk:Forjulie|talk]]) 21:38, 8 September 2010 (UTC) |
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:The article "Julie Bir" that I deleted in January, by a user called {{user|Multiglobe}}, was very short - only three lines - and gave no indication of enough importance or significance to have an [[WP:ENC|encyclopedia]] article. The article "JULIE BIR" that you wrote in June was [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=JULIE_BIR&action=edit&redlink=1 deleted] by user {{user|Anthony Bradbury}}, both because it did not indicate importance and because it was written in a promotional tone. You can ask him about it, but you should be aware that writing about yourself on Wikipedia is ''strongly'' discouraged, for [[WP:AUTO|reasons explained here]]. [[User:JohnCD|JohnCD]] ([[User talk:JohnCD#top|talk]]) 09:24, 9 September 2010 (UTC) |
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== .....thanks alot..... == |
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why the hell did you delete eoinstunts! that page actually meant something to my friend!! he goes on youtube makes vids and gets hate so i make him a page and he finds it gone plz put it back.....you must be a very sad person....eoin has depression issues thanks more making it worse.... <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Eoindevlin|Eoindevlin]] ([[User talk:Eoindevlin|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Eoindevlin|contribs]]) 06:27, 9 September 2010 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
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:Sorry, but this is a serious project to build an [[WP:ENC|encyclopedia]] and we are selective about article subjects - they have to be [[WP:N|notable]]. See the links on your talk page to learn more about it. Why not make him a Myspace page? [[User:JohnCD|JohnCD]] ([[User talk:JohnCD#top|talk]]) 09:31, 9 September 2010 (UTC) |
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== Mercury delay lines == |
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Hi, nice memory of memory. Cheers. [[User:History2007|History2007]] ([[User talk:History2007|talk]]) 09:58, 9 September 2010 (UTC) |
Revision as of 15:49, 20 September 2010
This is an archive of past discussions with User:JohnCD. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
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Irene Gauthier
Hello, I have resubmitted a definition about Irene Gauthier. You were one of two people who flagged her previous definition and I can only assume it was due to lack of citations. Unfortunately the news articles and sites previously posted are on websites that archive the articles making accessibility difficult. I have submitted four new citations that are most current and will slowly have the time to add more from the past as I pay for the access to news archives. There is 40 years of material floating out there!
I hope you may find my submission worthy of Wikipedia as Irene is certainly worthy of the attention.
Sincerely, --Derek S. Derek1974 (talk) 20:53, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
ironwater the holder of the end
why was this deleted? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.92.135.253 (talk) 00:41, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
- It was deleted after this discussion because it had nothing to do with building the encyclopedia. Wikipedia is not a web-space provider for other purposes. There is a site at http://theholders.org/ where these stories, or whatever they are, can be posted. JohnCD (talk) 08:22, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
Seymour Architecture
Can I please ask why you have deleted Seymour Architecture ?
A number of people have requested info on this company as it formed as part of a larger company spilt, and thought wikipedia was a viable forum, as existing architectural companies, such as foster and partners, use wikipedia as a platform to detail projects etc.
The intention is to build this page into a profile page containing a similar level of detail to that of the foster and partners page, as Seymour Architecture have been responsible for a number of large architectural projects, such as the largest business park in europe (Cobalt).
I'd be interested to hear your comments and thanks for your time.
Kristennetsirk (talk) 11:16, 18 August 2010 (UTC)Kris
Irene Gauthier
Thank JohnCD for your quick response. I have emailed Scientizzle for review of my submission and my new references. All are about Irene and are from 3rd party sources. I am going to start to slowly pay for the access to various news archives. However I am hopeful that those I posted will be enough to get it online and to allow others to post as well.
Thanks again, Derek1974 Derek1974 (talk) 17:34, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
Sorry (DASHBot error)
Hey John, just wanted to leave a quick note saying that I'm sorry for the error the bot made. Last night was the first time I've let the bot run without me watching it, and it seems that I will have to spend some more time babysitting it until I shall try it again. In any case, I echoed your apology on the user's talk page, reiterating that the fault was my own. Thanks so much for being vigilant, and for reporting the error to me in a pleasant way. Cheers, Tim1357 talk 18:45, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
- No problem, and thanks for fixing it quickly. I was more worried that two human editors then repeated the mistake, so that the unfortunate newbie ended up with a #3 warning and threats of blocking. JohnCD (talk) 18:48, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
Article is back. Nyttend (talk) 19:25, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks. I'll see about expanding it a bit. JohnCD (talk) 19:43, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
Lache Park Limited
Can you explain why a charity such as St john Ambulance is in your opinion Notable but a small community based one is not. Compared to much of the crap on wikipedia I should imagine writing about a charity should be allowed in regards to it being relevant to people.
Stephendw (talk) 14:59, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
Create a Wiki
Hey JohnCD,see this Wiki http://www.wiki.srb2.org now say me:"Where can create a Wiki equal this ?" Please reply. Don't put tutorial,only put where create, my Wiki was Created in Editthis.info like of there, more don't gives nor to change the Logo Please help me. KnuxD (talk) 11:06, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
- I am sorry, I cannot help, because I do not know how to create a Wiki. To make one like http://wiki.srb2.org would be complicated and expensive, because you would need to have your own server and your own copy of the Mediawiki software. It would be much easier to make one using a Wiki farm. If you have problems using Editthis.info, you can try one of the others listed at List of wiki farms such as http://www.wikia.com, or even better http://pt.wikia.com where the instructions for making the wiki are in Portuguese, even if you want English to be the língua por omissão para os visitantes da sua wiki. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 18:53, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
- All Right I'll try. KnuxD (talk) 19:26, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
- How install MediaWiki version 1.15.1 or how get ? I only whether this version,for me is the best. KnuxD (talk) 15:00, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
- I already see, more don't need install progammer mediawiki 1.15.1 you already see ? I whether version 1.15.1 equal it below.This version. http://www.wiki.srb2.org KnuxD (talk) 23:56, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
- The address doesn't have "www" - it's http://wiki.srb2.org, and at the bottom left of the screen it says "Powered by MediaWiki 1.15.1". JohnCD (talk) 08:13, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
- I know,but know how create a ? Please help me. KnuxD (talk) 23:09, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
- Try asking at pt:Wikipedia:Contato/Linha_direta the Portugese-language wikipedia helpdesk.LeadSongDog come howl! 14:48, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
- That's a good idea. The two questions I have tried to answer are:
- How to set up a wiki using a wiki farm? - see http://pt.wikia.com
- How to set up a wiki using mediawiki software on your own server? - see http://www.mediawiki.org/
- If your question is not one of those, and you cannot get an answer at the :pt help-desk, you can ask it here in Portuguese; I may be able to understand it, or to find someone who can help me understand it. JohnCD (talk) 15:19, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
- That's a good idea. The two questions I have tried to answer are:
Total solutions
JohnCD, just making sure you saw the request to userfy on Total solutions. (After the author requested userfication, I pulled the db tag and put an adminhelp tag on the talk page above the request.) Did you catch it? If not, could you provide the author a userfied copy? --Bsherr (talk) 15:31, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
- And it appears you were a minute ahead of me. Thanks. --Bsherr (talk) 15:33, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
- Did the author know about the existing userfication? That's strange. --Bsherr (talk) 15:33, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
- He made it in his userspace yesterday, then copied it into mainspace today. I'm not sure what he meant by "have it made inactive" - I suppose some sort of suspension while still in mainspace. He has been blocked by another admin as a role account, and invited to choose another username. IMO he has big problems with COI, spam and notability, but I'll put some links on his talk page. JohnCD (talk) 15:40, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
- Did the author know about the existing userfication? That's strange. --Bsherr (talk) 15:33, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
CSD G11
The explanation you requested is at Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion. If you let me know what sticks out to you, I'll try to modify the proposal on the fly. Cheers. --Bsherr (talk) 20:42, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks. That was quick; and a well-reasoned explanation. I still disagree, and will comment there, but maybe not till tomorrow. JohnCD (talk) 21:05, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
Ramananda Chatterjee
Thanks John. I have added the explanation at the bottom (next to the reference itself). The anglicized surname caught on after say 1960s and most people use this version today - although the original Bengali surname is Chattopadhyay (and there are Mukherjee=Mukhopadhyay and Bannerjee=Bandopadhyay 's also). So I guess a redirection page is not required since he is not known by that name in common parlance. The reference is from Bangladesh - a little more 'traditional' - if you know what I mean. Tinkswiki (talk) 11:48, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks, that's fine. JohnCD (talk) 20:59, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
Professor Victor Grimble
I notice you very swiftly deleted my page. Victor Grimble is a fictional character in a book. If I state that he is fictional, can I either have the page reinstated or create a new one? Thanks 19:17, 21 August 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Knivesandvaux (talk • contribs)
Speedy delete of Muticolored Mosque
Please note that the redirect I wanted to delete was Muticolored Mosque (notice the missed letter 'l' - my typo when creating that redirect!), and not the legitimate redirect, Multicolored Mosque! -- Vmenkov (talk) 12:09, 22 August 2010 (UTC)
- Sorry, I missed that. You're quite right, I have deleted it as R3. JohnCD (talk) 14:13, 22 August 2010 (UTC)
Pricer1980 evading block
Hello, since you blocked Pricer1980 (talk · contribs), I wanted to let you know that he is editing under 86.174.166.61 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). He made this edit just like Pricer did at the same article. Erik (talk | contribs) 00:54, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
WP:ANI discussion about Pricer1980 (where you're mentioned briefly as the one who blocked his user account) is here. A more extensive block seems necessary at this point. Erik (talk | contribs) 11:21, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
- Thanks for the message - sorry not to have responded, but I have been unexpectedly off-line for a couple of days. I see you sensibly took it to ANI and it's been sorted - thanks. JohnCD (talk) 19:49, 25 August 2010 (UTC)
- Are you able to block the IPs listed in the ANI discussion, at least 86.186.36.188 with the recent contributions? (Not sure how IP addresses that vandalized in July should be treated.) Erik (talk | contribs) 17:38, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Jclemens has blocked that one. We don't really like blocking IPs that have not been vandalising recently, unless it's clear they are static; the number of different ones our friend is using shows he's not on a static one, and they're not even close enough to consider a range-block. I'm afraid we'll just have to play whack-a-mole until he gets bored. JohnCD (talk) 17:46, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- No problem; I'm willing to do that. Erik (talk | contribs) 17:53, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Jclemens has blocked that one. We don't really like blocking IPs that have not been vandalising recently, unless it's clear they are static; the number of different ones our friend is using shows he's not on a static one, and they're not even close enough to consider a range-block. I'm afraid we'll just have to play whack-a-mole until he gets bored. JohnCD (talk) 17:46, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Are you able to block the IPs listed in the ANI discussion, at least 86.186.36.188 with the recent contributions? (Not sure how IP addresses that vandalized in July should be treated.) Erik (talk | contribs) 17:38, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
Harry B. Flood Middle School
Wow, you waited a whole 8 MINUTES before deleting a cited artice with a REGULAR (not speedy) deletion tag. I've reverted this senseless deletion without discussion. Markvs88 (talk) 16:57, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Nobody has deleted Harry B. Flood Middle School. What happened was that you created the article as "Harry B. Flood Middle School", with quotes around the name; that is not our style, so another user helpfully "moved" it to the correct title. What I deleted was the unnecessary redirect from the title with quotes which was left behind by the move. JohnCD (talk) 17:12, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Sorry, I do not understand why but even though it appeared with quotes in my feed, the article w/o quotes displayed as deleted. Best,Markvs88 (talk) 19:45, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- I don't know either, but this shows what happened. Never mind, but another time please AGF a little more. JohnCD (talk) 20:08, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Sorry, I do not understand why but even though it appeared with quotes in my feed, the article w/o quotes displayed as deleted. Best,Markvs88 (talk) 19:45, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
Deleting
Hey can you help delete the redirect page Charles Augustus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1912–1988) for me so I can move Charles Augustus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachEisenach (1912–1988) (wrong title) to Charles Augustus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1912–1988). DON'T DELETE THE ARTICLE. Thanks!--Queen Elizabeth II's Little Spy (talk) 19:00, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Done. JohnCD (talk) 19:08, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- ...and now I've deleted the "EisenachEisenach" one as an implausible redirect. JohnCD (talk) 20:04, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
Interpersonal communication
Ive had a copy-vio deletion for a good article when tags or removals at best would suffice. Kudos on resroting it, ill just take a look in a little while (thsi weekend)Lihaas (talk) 23:52, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
- Yeah, the problem is that even the existing (and long-lasting) version looks to me like a copyvio as well; I did look back in the history. The current article just screams "copied from a textbook", even if it isn't. It really needs to be re-written completely with inline sources and using language that's more accessible to the casual reader. Black Kite (t) (c) 00:06, 27 August 2010 (UTC)
- This revision from 2008 might be a start... Black Kite (t) (c) 00:08, 27 August 2010 (UTC)
Lender Processing Services
Hello,
You've deleted the page I started about the company Lender Processing Services. I think this is a bad thing.
Lender Processing Services is a large and important company in the USA, which processes about 40% of the foreclosures in this country. There are many smaller and less significant companies with extensive documentation. It is rather strange that although there are references, there is no Wikipedia page about LPS. LPS itself prefers to keep a low profile, are people being paid to keep information out of Wikipedia?
I believe it would be better to have an imperfect page on Wikipedia, than none at all. This can serve as a starting point, an invitation to make improvements.
I am not an experienced Wikipedia editor and I do not have the time to educate myself to become one. But I do believe there should be an LPS page.
I hope you will consider restoring the page.
Thank you!
-Need to stay anonymous
- There is no conspiracy to keep this company out of Wikipedia: no-one has ever tried to put them in until you created an article this morning, and nobody bribed me to delete it (that'll be the day!) I deleted it because the three lines you wrote about them said only that they were "a publicly traded corporation that provides technology solutions and mortgage processing services for financial institutions" and that they were "spun off from Fidelity National Information Services, Inc in July 2008." That gives no indication of why they are important or significant enough to have an article in an encyclopedia. More advice on your talk page, but not till tomorrow - I'm out of time tonight. JohnCD (talk) 22:13, 27 August 2010 (UTC)
Hi, I see that you deleted this talk page on 2 April 2010. I'm fairly certain that Blood Rain (film) used to have a talk page prior to it's move, though it may have only contained WikiProject banners. Can you please check for me and undelete if possible? Thanks. PC78 (talk) 00:29, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
- Done. It was indeed only a couple of banners, but I've restored it - evidently it got detached from the article during what seems to have a complex series of moves. JohnCD (talk) 09:11, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
Hoax
Speedy will work. Dougweller (talk) 10:12, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
- I hesitated about that, but my usual rule of thumb when tagging is that if I spend more than about 10 minutes searching before I'm sure, G3 isn't appropriate. The deliberately falsely-titled references maybe were enough here: certainly I won't complain if someone tags it G3 and it gets speedied. JohnCD (talk) 10:34, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
Thanks
Dear JohnCD, thank you for granting my unblocking request and understanding me. -- Tanweertalk 12:35, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
1 page comix
C'mon man, Can't you let it be one article like that? they are known throughout alberta. Fgycv (talk) 22:06, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
Re: Queensland vandals
Surprisingly, I tried that multiple times. What I encountered was that apparently that article has been vandalized before and overlooked. However, I tagged the article for cleanup and protection, because I am unfamiliar with that subject. Thanks for your tip though, appreciated. Cheers! petiatil »User »Contribs 10:49, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
- I'm sure you looked through the history as well, did you not see it went past the first page, I'm not sure what was going on with that article, but i believe i restored a version for days earlier, I even considered to going back over a year, i guess you could say i threw in the towel. petiatil »User »Contribs 10:51, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
- I wasn't particularly commenting on that article, I trusted you to have cleaned it up right: I was just passing on a useful technique, though it's not always possible to use it. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 10:53, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
- Sorry bout the delay, I just realized talkbacks aren't automatic. Which article were you talking about? I've reviewed so may in the past hour...I don't remember them all. petiatil »User »Contribs 11:17, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
- It was Overall Position, and also Queensland Core Skills Test where we got in quite a muddle with different people reverting. Those kids don't seem to have found another target, I'm relieved to see. JohnCD (talk) 11:44, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
- Sorry bout the delay, I just realized talkbacks aren't automatic. Which article were you talking about? I've reviewed so may in the past hour...I don't remember them all. petiatil »User »Contribs 11:17, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
- I wasn't particularly commenting on that article, I trusted you to have cleaned it up right: I was just passing on a useful technique, though it's not always possible to use it. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 10:53, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
Totsy wikipedia page
Dear Sir,
I would like to understand why my page is deleted as I don't want to advertise the company. It's just a helpful page for U.S moms who are wondering how the website can be useful. Thank you —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.86.223.79 (talk) 20:16, 30 August 2010 (UTC)
DePuy ASR Hip Recall In Ireland
Dear JohnCD,
You recently deleted the above page because of supposed copyright infringement.
I confirm that I am the author of the content which appears on http://www.mccarthy.ie/depuy-orthopaedics-asr-hip-replacement-system-recall/ and that I authorise the use of the same on Wikipedia.
I would therefore be grateful were you to re-instate the page.
Regards,
John McCarthy —Preceding unsigned comment added by Johnfromclon (talk • contribs)
- Assertion of permission is not enough; you have to follow the steps explained at WP:Donating copyrighted materials. More advice on your talk page. JohnCD (talk) 10:49, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
RE:CSD arlene
It was speedy deleted once before which was why I put it up under that criteria. If the criteria doesn't count under speedy deletions when I apologize.
Many Regards, Yousou (talk) 10:22, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
- No problem; but WP:CSD#G4 only applies when the article has previously been deleted by AfD. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 10:29, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
Wiki Page
Hello,
I want to create a page about a company, Brainient via www.brainient.com and I saw you have deleted this page. In order to continue, Wiki Guidlines suggested me to contact and ask you about this. Is it possible to continue and create this page?
Best regards, Mihai Sava —Preceding unsigned comment added by Miz252 (talk • contribs) 11:56, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
- Yes, if the company is notable; advice on your talk page. JohnCD (talk) 15:42, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
Now, Now Every Children
Hi, I've written an article on the band Now, Now Every Children which I have been drafting at User:Nexxia/Now, Now Every Children. You've previously deleted the page, so I'm looking for your opinion on if my current incarnation of the page is notable enough for an article. Thanks for your time! Nexxia (talk) 22:23, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
- That is much better than the one I deleted. I'm not entirely sure they meet the strict terms of WP:BAND, but I am not an expert on the details of that; in any case I think your references are probably good enough to meet the WP:General notability guideline. I suggest you post at WP:Requests for feedback and see what comments you get there, and then move it into mainspace. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 13:35, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
- Good to hear and will do, thanks a lot man. Nexxia (talk) 15:38, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
Siddharth Mishra
Siddharth Mishra is a real and a living person. Kindly undelete that page. Though I have no "online" article to support his existence but I have newspaper cuttings to support this. My question toyou- do you know him personally? If no then you should not delete this page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sid1508 (talk • contribs) 16:01, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
- Just being a real and living person is not enough to have a Wikipedia article - a person has to be notable, which is not a matter of opinion but requires showing "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject." I do not know him, and if I did I would not edit about him or take any part in discussions about him. If you know him, or if you are him, you should read Wikipedia's guidelines on WP:Autobiography and WP:Conflict of interest. JohnCD (talk) 18:35, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
Deletion of two pages
Hi there
You deleted two pages - Noesis Chat and also Noesis Systems Ltd.
The Noesis Chat used to be the Lycos Chat - it's big and one of the safest online - which is why it is considered notable and was included here. The German wikipedia has had articles about it for years... http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycos_Chat - it has simply not yet been renamed or referenced through to the new name/owners.
Can I ask what I would need to do to get it put back in English?
Kind regards Aly
Mystyeyes (talk) 14:54, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
Richard Hart - Deleted page
Dear John,
I recently noticed that this page has been deleted: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hart_(Caribbean_activist)
Although I did not create the page, I happened to stumble across this because the person - Richard Hart - is my grandfather and definitely a person of note in Jamaican history. As one of the founders of the People National Party in Jamacia he's definitely a part of Caribbean history. Here are a few links, available by just googling 'Richard Hart Jamaica' to independent verifiable articles related to Richard Hart.
- http://gleaner-ja.com/gleaner/20100418/arts/arts4.html
- http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20060606/news/news6.html
- http://www.socialisthistorysociety.co.uk/HART.HTM
- http://books.google.ca/books?id=adPXlf_ux3cC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Richard+Hart+jamaica&source=bl&ots=P_xK16eURC&sig=scEJ7hAlmWTbLUAcGODejJ3Lr9M&hl=en&ei=4b2BTMoUhcGeB6b6tMAB&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CCcQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q&f=false
- http://www.amazon.com/Slaves-Who-Abolished-Slavery-Rebellion/dp/9766401101
- http://www.brh.org.uk/articles/slaves.html
- http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/1809815
If you could restore the page I will update it with more relevant content.
Best regards,
Daniel Hart Nomadhart (talk) 03:44, 4 September 2010 (UTC)
- The reason the page was deleted was that it was a copyright violation - a copy of the University of the West of England's announcement when they awarded him an honorary degree. I agree that he deserves an article, but copyright means I can't restore that page. I could email you the text, but it is probably simpler to give you a link to the site it was copied from. I'll do that, and give you some more advice, on your talk page later today. JohnCD (talk) 09:19, 4 September 2010 (UTC)
Marcel Louzado
Hello,
I am inquiring as to why the page was deleted by you as a hoax? I can help you verify that this page is not a hoax. Marcel Louzado is a respected public figure in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and coach to several professional mixed martial arts athletes.
StartRevolution (talk) 04:01, 5 September 2010 (UTC) Ben
- The page was deleted as a hoax because it made claims that he had won many championships, including world championships. I checked some of those claims, and they were not true. More information on your talk page soon. JohnCD (talk) 15:51, 5 September 2010 (UTC)
Deleting The Stripes
When you deleted The Stripes you wrote: "Non-notable music by artist with no Wikipedia article". But in fact Nena does have a Wikipedia article, and the article you deleted linked to it. The one song from the album that was a hit (if not a huge one, perhaps) still has numerous youtube videos of performances on TV, and they get quite a lot of comments.
For now I've made The Stripes into a redirect page, targeting Nena, and I've restored the article's edit history so that the merits of the deletion can be discussed. Michael Hardy (talk) 00:04, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
- ....and now I've changed it into an article about the band rather than about their one album. I've seen multiple uploads of their song "Strangers" on youtube, and likewise "Ecstasy" and "Tell me your name". Youtube videos seem to have a habit of getting deleted, and some of what I've seen is no longer there. At least one TV appearance in which they sang "Tell me your name" is still on youtube. Possibly this should redirect to Nena, but probably that should get discussed first. Michael Hardy (talk) 04:07, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
- No problem. Seeing an A9 tag, I just read "The Stripes is the only album by the German band, The Stripes", and checked that they didn't have an article as a band. I should have noticed that the singer was a blue-link; her notability might not have extended to the album, but it did mean it wasn't a valid A9. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 09:26, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
Help
Do you mind deleting User:JeremyMcClean/Sandbox3? I'm done with it and I don't need it anymore. JeremyMcClean (Talk) 03:07, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
- Already deleted by a helpful talk-page stalker. Another time, to get rid of a page in your user space, all you need to do is put {{db-userreq}} or {{db-u1}} at the top. Regards, JohnCD (talk) 09:29, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
It wasn't clear why you undeleted this page? Kenilworth Terrace (talk) 16:37, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
- I see, thanks. I have taken it to AFD. Kenilworth Terrace (talk) 18:58, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
Inexperienced editor
Hi. I hope you do not mind, but I feel your reply to the inexperienced editor Care4elderly (talk · contribs)here, whilst clearly well-meaning, is not very AGF; it is aggressively negative; it is (IMHO) unhelpful to an inexperienced editor. I suggest new editors need positive advice, i.e. how about this? consider this; what about that. Not do not do this because; do not do that because; etc. I have found considerable success with new editors by doing a little research myself; limited instructional editing; suggesting things to do. I hope you see the above as constructive, as it is intended --Senra (Talk) 19:49, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
- Thank you for your comment, which I have thought about hard, and re-read the talk page concerned. I was brought there by responding to a request to userfy a speedy-deleted article. From the history, the username and the text of the article it was clear that this is another of the many newcomers who wants to promote his organisation, and thinks that Wikipedia is a sort of super-Myspace and that as a Worthy Cause his group is entitled to an article.
- That is not a criticism: he is not at all to blame, because we are not good at making clear in advance to new users what Wikipedia is and isn't; and he is entitled to as much AGF, support and kindness as any newbie. But in a case like this I think it is not really kind to be too encouraging at first, as that can lead to a great deal of wasted effort and frustration piling up long lists of trivial or irrelevant references in an effort to make something seem notable which simply is not. I did a bit of a check on this one - it has 17 employees and a turnover of about £850,000, and most references I found in a quick look were statements or releases by it rather than anything about it. I doubt whether it has much chance of passing WP:N. Better to make clear at the outset what is the height of the bar they have to pass to get in, so that they can make a realistic assessment of whether it is worth trying, before putting a lot of work into it.
- Having said that, I certainly did not intend to sound negative or hostile, and I am sorry if it came across that way to you. Maybe I could have done more to suggest likely sources or models. Your pointer to other similar articles as models was a good idea, which I will bear in mind in similar cases.
- Regards, JohnCD (talk) 22:00, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
- Thank you for the considered response which I appreciate. I have spent the evening searching for notable references for this particular article and am close to agreeing with you, although I have not given up yet :) I also accept that I do not see the (possibly) vast number of non notable article creation attempts, as I do not patrol new pages—I do not want to.
- In recent weeks I have seen a number of PROD's and AfD's which have been succesfully rescued. In all these cases, the inexperienced editors were discouraged by the process and technical discussions which (IMHO) appear aggresive to the new editors concerned. My first was Polly Morgan, a rescued userfy where the editor has not been seen since; more recently Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Baxterley Church et al, and a few more from the same nom. Sometimes an article (like Counsel for Care) my not be rescuable such as Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Joel Chan (actor) although other times a rescue is possible, even though it looks hopeless such as here which became Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Eli Maor.
- Sorry about the rambling above. I am trying to show my concern is for the inexperienced editor. I am also trying to show experienced editors that our means of communicating with these inexperienced people needs to be more sympathetic. While wikifying policy is technical correct it can be daunting to the new editor. Again, I accept fully that Counsel for Care my not be rescuable. My main aim is to try to sympathetically deal with the inexperienced so they come back and create more articles, rather than rescue per-se.
- Thank you for listening --Senra (Talk) 22:57, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
Pricer1980 again
86.161.87.253 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) is Pricer1980, making the same kind of edits. Block? Erik (talk | contribs) 21:55, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
- This one, too: 86.174.47.97 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). Erik (talk | contribs) 21:56, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
- No more time tonight, sorry - post at AIV. JohnCD (talk) 22:03, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
- No problem, thanks anyway. Erik (talk | contribs) 22:04, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
- No more time tonight, sorry - post at AIV. JohnCD (talk) 22:03, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
Deletion of Evolution Incorporates
Dear John,
As it says that Wikipedia's policies do not allow us to continue this page because it has no significance. But I would like to know that how can you judge that any other organization or person is significant and not us.
This was all about a company formed so that it can brief a person about the company and its activities. No spamming or marketing intentions here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Techprone (talk • contribs) 12:25, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
Counsel and Care
I realise I may have offended you in my post above, though rest assured it was not my intention. I have since done a little work on the Counsel and Care article with the help of SunCreator (talk · contribs) and I now feel the article is in a little better shape. I think it is very important to engage the original editor, in this case Care4elderly (talk · contribs), which of course I am trying to do; if he/she has not be scared off that is. In the longer term, I hope I can persuade the original editor to run this article past RfC or even peer-review, though in the meantime, I would welcome your brief view on whether you feel it has become a little more notable --Senra (Talk) 14:03, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
- No, I was not at all offended, it was a useful discussion and in fact I was meditating a further reply, though I don't know that I shall actually get round to writing it. As regards the improved article, I'm afraid it illustrates what I was saying about the risk of spending effort trying to make something appear notable which simply isn't. There is a Wikipedia essay somewhere I would like to cite, but I've forgotten where it is, on the theme that "if a subject is not notable, no amount of rewriting will make it so."
- Remember that WP:Notability requires showing "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject." The references here are:
- A list entry showing that they are registered with the Charity Commission - but so are 160,000 others.
- Their own website.
- The website of the British monarchy - nice try to establish notability by association, but all it shows, after a search, is that their patron is a Royal Duchess who is also patron of 66 other charities. I'm afraid that really does not mean a lot - part of the job of being a British Royal is letting your name be used on letterheads.
- A BMJ extract showing figures from its 1959 annual report, which is there to establish that the scope of its activities has grown over the years, though the comparison (numbers given financial help in 1959 vs. telephone calls received today) is not really valid.
- Their own website again.
- Conclusion: the references meet WP:V splendidly, they prove that the charity exists and appears in lists, but I see nothing that could be called significant coverage in independent sources. Nobody independent of them has written about them. This might now pass A7, but I don't think it would survive an AfD. JohnCD (talk) 14:50, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
- Fair enough. I now need the original editor to jump in here, I appear to have done all I can. Thank you for your help --Senra (Talk) 14:57, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
An error from your end for deleting the page JULIE BIR
I am the direct person with regards to an article based on me. Someone contacted me and mentioned that the article published has been deleted by you. I am concerned. If you could kindly reply to me why the article, which was based on a living person, who is an actress, model, presenter and has worked in the industry for many years' article was deleted, I would really appreciate it. I have been out of the industry on leave but am back now. Any proof that you require from me of my past work - I can give you. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2964914/ Forjulie (talk) 21:38, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
- The article "Julie Bir" that I deleted in January, by a user called Multiglobe (talk · contribs), was very short - only three lines - and gave no indication of enough importance or significance to have an encyclopedia article. The article "JULIE BIR" that you wrote in June was deleted by user Anthony Bradbury (talk · contribs), both because it did not indicate importance and because it was written in a promotional tone. You can ask him about it, but you should be aware that writing about yourself on Wikipedia is strongly discouraged, for reasons explained here. JohnCD (talk) 09:24, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
.....thanks alot.....
why the hell did you delete eoinstunts! that page actually meant something to my friend!! he goes on youtube makes vids and gets hate so i make him a page and he finds it gone plz put it back.....you must be a very sad person....eoin has depression issues thanks more making it worse.... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eoindevlin (talk • contribs) 06:27, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
- Sorry, but this is a serious project to build an encyclopedia and we are selective about article subjects - they have to be notable. See the links on your talk page to learn more about it. Why not make him a Myspace page? JohnCD (talk) 09:31, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
Mercury delay lines
Hi, nice memory of memory. Cheers. History2007 (talk) 09:58, 9 September 2010 (UTC)