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RFC closer

There wasn't a clear consensus, and I opened a new RFC recently, and opposed the same, one of the earlier Opposer support the inclusion there too. There are other problems involving COI. Please remove the mention that there was a consensus. Should I ring this up at AN or ANI? Thanks.prokaryotes (talk) 13:38, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Unfortunately Prokaryotes, I don't know what you're referring to. Please provide links or diffs.- MrX 13:58, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

See this more recent RFC. When I created that RFC i wasn't aware that there was another RFC, and that RFC it seems wasn't posted there by that section author. In the new RFC the authors who oppose inclusion posted all within hours. There is evidence that at least some of those authors have a COI. Not entirely sure how to proceed, but the previous RFC should factor in my oppose and the support of one of the other opposers who supports my RFC, when consensus is weighted. prokaryotes (talk) 14:03, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

I don.t know how you managed to miss the RfC that was opened 10 days before yours, but it doesn't change the outcome of the RfC that I closed anyway. Your duplicate RfC is out of process, and it would likely result in the same determination of consensus.

I respectfully decline to overturn my close, but of course you are welcome to request a close review.- MrX 14:20, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Can I wait a couple of days with this (I want to offer involved editors the chance to declare their COI), otherwise my argument will involve COI. Also just by counting it appears there was just one more vote opposing, and I would obviously had voted oppose too if aware that my newer RFC oppose isn't factored in. prokaryotes (talk) 14:27, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Yes, I think that's entirely up to you.- MrX 14:30, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Also the section creator is the author of the study, but it appears he didn't started the RFC, can you confirm this (that the RFC wasn't started by the section author)? Thanks. prokaryotes (talk) 14:28, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

I don't see how that would have any bearing on the outcome. Maybe I'm missing your point?- MrX 14:30, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Yeah well, i guess you are right, but the reason i missed that RFC was if i recall correctly that this RFC was buried somewhere at the bottom, just as a small notice box, without a sub section heading. Anyway thanks for the pointers. prokaryotes (talk) 14:32, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Sure. Hopefully it worked out on the article talk page to (most) everyone's satisfaction.- MrX 23:31, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Plimpton - duplicate RFC

You recently closed[1] an RFC at Plimpton_322#Request_for_comment.

Unfortunately, after that RFC-template expired, but before closure, someone opened a duplicate RFC at Talk:Plimpton_322#Proposal_for_inclusion. The only new response on the duplicate RFC is the person who opened the duplicate RFC.

I was very tempted to place a purely procedural close on the duplicate RFC. However I the other side has already been tossing out claims of conspiracy, suppression, and absurd conflict of interest arguments. Alsee (talk) 20:02, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

@Alsee: Please see the section immediately above. The duplicate RfC could be closed, or it could be left open to see if a new consensus develops. I don't know if it really matters either way. I do think that COI aspersions are not going to lead to a productive resolution of the dispute.- MrX 20:07, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

I saw the section above after I hit save, chuckle. Would you close the duplicate as well? Before you closed, I had left a request at Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Duplicate_simultaneous_RFC asking for the duplicate to be closed. Running a duplicate RFC is effectively forum shopping. I also find it difficult to believe prokaryotes didn't know about the first RFC. They closely examined the section titled Request_for_comment, with support and oppose votes, and they pinged every person and IP in the section. Including duplicate pings to supporters who using multiple usernames or edited while logged out. Alsee (talk) 20:23, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

Someone eles will have to close the duplicate RfC, although there is no requirement that RfCs be formally closed if their outcome is obvious. My previous close has been challenged, so it would only compound the situation if I were to close the duplicate RfC.- MrX 21:12, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

MrX, I've asked for a review yesterday here. I have no idea what you mean by COI aspersions, the topic was first brought up when a study author got involved, and since other involved editors also publish math studies I saw it fit to post a general COI notice. prokaryotes (talk) 20:34, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

Also when I count correctly, with my newer RFC vote there seems to be a close tie of the amount of people opposing and supporting inclusion. Yesterday I also brought up commentary published in the magazine Science, not previously discussed, essentially calling it robust, but speculative. (See newest section here) Unfortunately, since the first RFC commenced, the opposing editors are more active. prokaryotes (talk) 20:37, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

I used the word "aspersions" in sense that your stated concern about COI was not directed at specific people, but was instead directed at anyone who would care to admit it. More of a sprinkling if you will. The close tie in the number of people supporting and opposing the disputed content is indicative of no consensus. I'm not sure why the same content needs to be discussed in multiple sections. It seems a bit counterproductive.- MrX 21:12, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

I wasn't aware of the previous RFC, it was buried somewhere at the bottom of that related section if I recall correctly. If I had been aware I would have replied there obviously and had supported the inclusion. prokaryotes (talk) 21:47, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

Seeking mentor

From Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user/Adoptee's Area/Adopters, are you interested? X1\ (talk) 21:07, 26 October 2017 (UTC)

Hi X1\. Welcome to Wikipedia! I'm sorry, but I'm not able to take on any adoptees at this time because of my limited available time. I would be happy to answer any questions you have or point you in the right direction on an as-needed basis. Just post any questions here in this section and I will do the best I can to help. - MrX 23:40, 28 October 2017 (UTC)

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Thank you usernamekiran. As well to you.- MrX 23:31, 28 October 2017 (UTC)

Editing BLP material

Please don't reinstate unsourced contentious material about a living person. See WP:BLPREQUESTRESTORE. If BullRangifer has sources, they can be cited, but I believe you two (or three) are just peddling unverifiable conspiracy theories. Politrukki (talk) 15:10, 15 November 2017 (UTC)

No, I'm sorry but we don't require sources on a talk page as long as editors are discussing content in good faith. I strongly suggest you stop removing the material, in opposition to multiple experienced editors. It's very disruptive.- MrX 15:48, 15 November 2017 (UTC)

Experienced users should know that BLP applies to talk pages. Experienced users should know not to oppose good faith BLP objections. I don't know whether you did it deliberately or whether you just didn't know what you were doing – I'm assuming the latter – but reinstating BLP violations is very disruptive. Politrukki (talk) 16:05, 15 November 2017 (UTC)

Threats are uncalled for

This threat was totally uncalled for, and I strongly suggest that you limit your comments to the BLP vio and not me. You already demonstrated your unfamiliarity with BLP policy and what constitutes a RS when Opinion pieces and Perspectives are involved, so if anyone is treading anywhere, you might want to look more closely at where you're headed. ^{Atsme📞📧} 15:11, 18 November 2017 (UTC)

No ma'ma, it was very much called for and I meant every syllable of it. I, and other editors (even admins), have tried to explain to you why throwing a bunch of random policies at the wall to see which will stick is not helpful. As of late, some of your comments a just so blatantly false that it's no longer possible to assume good faith. I'm not sure if you really are confused about what policies actually mean, or if you are trying to use them as blunt objects. Either way, it has moved from being annoyingly amusing to being outright disruptive.- MrX 15:30, 18 November 2017 (UTC)

Atsme, he's got a point there. I do give you credit for your survival skills and personal charm. SPECIFICO talk 15:54, 18 November 2017 (UTC)

I third the call for sending OP Enforcement for appropriate flogging and exile. My god, if this is ‘t a case of WP: Not here, and WP: Competence is required, then what is? OP couldn’t read her way out of a paper bag if the instructions were printed in 14 point type. Never have I seen such a tendentious editor so insistent on reading poorly and insistent on willfully misreading what every source has to say. Never have I seen an editor delete articles written by professors in the field, b/c they are “opinions” and then replace then with her own illiterate ramblings. OP lost the deletion discussion , and then chose to destroy the article from the inside by gutting it of content, reliable sources, and intentionally adding falsehoods to it, and writing in prose which, no offense, reads like it was written by a middle schooler. Everyone who reads that article knows less about it due to the relentless efforts of OP to edit war to destroy the article, after her initial attempt to delete the article resulted in asnow ieep, and a number of editors questioning her objectivity, competence, and judgment. My god, if this isn’t a bannable offense then what is? Every day this user is allowed to destroy pages by touching them is a day this project is endangered. She is easily the most destructive editor I have ever seen on Wikipedia, and has no real competitiors for the doshonour.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.99.95.250 (talk • contribs) 18:21, November 18, 2017 (UTC)

No need to exaggerate here. Atsme is generally a good contributor who does a lot of good for the project, but I think she has strong views about political subjects which creates blindspots.- MrX 18:28, 18 November 2017 (UTC)

Thank you for the kind words, MrX. The IP is part of a huge sock farm, and he's finding new IP addresses faster than admins can block him. Several admins are aware of his activities. ^{Atsme📞📧} 19:54, 18 November 2017 (UTC)

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Me:I was going to serve yams with Thanksgiving dinner, but I sat on them. Mom: What are you serving now? Me: Squash.	Wishing You A Happy Turkey Day!
	A Thanksgiving tale... Two pilgrims go out hunting. One has two blunderbusses (guns). The second pilgrim queries, “Why two blunderbusses?” The first pilgrim responds, “I usually miss on the first shot; with two I can shoot again”. The second pilgrim pauses, then asks, “Why not just take the second one, and only shoot once?” Atsme📞📧 22:29, 22 November 2017 (UTC)

Thank you Atsme. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! - MrX 23:15, 22 November 2017 (UTC)

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Russian RfC

Suggest you seek closure through one of the established channels. SPECIFICO talk 02:10, 12 December 2017 (UTC)

@SPECIFICO: Anyone who is so-inclined can do that themselves, but it's not even necessary if the result is obvious.- MrX 22:42, 12 December 2017 (UTC)

Well, but actually they are continuing discussion trying to nullify the snow result of your RfC, which should have killed this ugly fringe vampire dead. I've lost track are all these nonsense denialist bits removed from the article? If not, that needs to be done and any reinsertion contrary to the results of the RfC needs to be dealt with. These BS sidetrack discussions are a huge waste of scarce editor time and attention. SPECIFICO talk 22:53, 12 December 2017 (UTC)

If the material is inserted, it will be removed because there's rough consensus against including it. Nobody is required to keep arguing with people who never give up and who keep repeating the same arguments over and over. I'm not going to request a formal close, because I just don't care, but you're welcome to request one if you think it will help.- MrX 23:50, 12 December 2017 (UTC)

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Thank you Winkelvi. I hope your holidays are splendid as well.- MrX 22:13, 21 December 2017 (UTC)

"tis the season...."

Hello MrX: Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, ―Buster7 ☎ 20:05, 21 December 2017 (UTC)

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Thank you Buster7. Happy holidays to you as well. (It looks like you shop at the same Hallmark shop as Winkelvi. Haha.)

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Oh for crying out loud. If you think a source should be used, use it, or place it in a regular talk page discussion where it can be archived when nobody else thinks it's useful. The top of article talk pages is not a shrine to URLs.- MrX 12:41, 29 December 2017 (UTC)

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Thank you Winkelvi. Happy New Year to you also!- MrX 00:32, 30 December 2017 (UTC)

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POV tag on 2017–18 Iranian protests: Difference between revisions

Hi, can you please clarify on the talk page the reason of adding tag on the article. Then we can discuss to solve the problem.--Seyyed(t-c) 03:26, 4 January 2018 (UTC)

@Sa.vakilian:. I didn't add it. All I did was change it from a page template to a section template. MehrdadFR added it.- MrX 03:29, 4 January 2018 (UTC)

Do not ever remove my comments

Ever.--MONGO 18:57, 4 January 2018 (UTC)

Actually, if you post personal attacks, I will remove them and next time, I will open an AE case to examine why you have continued the same misconduct that you were admonished for in an Arbcom case. Now you have a nice day.- MrX 19:00, 4 January 2018 (UTC)

I welcome a full blown arbcom case to look at all your editing history and how you misuse this website to promote a biased and nonneutral treatise on people, making massive BLP violations everyday you do so.--MONGO 19:06, 4 January 2018 (UTC)

This heading is inconsistent with WP:TPO. ―Mandruss ☎ 20:23, 4 January 2018 (UTC)

Elizabeth George's books

Hi, I've just added a ref for both articles. Thank you for the note on my talk page. Regards, Comte0 (talk) 23:44, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know Comte0.- MrX 23:48, 9 January 2018 (UTC)

The Essential Beatles

Why was this article removed and redirected? I could not find anything wrong I did with the article. Citations were in order and there was not any warning that it would be removed. Paulisdead (talk) 04:04, 10 January 2018 (UTC)

Because of an AfD discussion that determined it is not independently notable. I believe I linked it in my edit summary. Also, see the article revision history.- MrX 04:10, 10 January 2018 (UTC)

I have read the original Article for deletion again. At that time, I believe there were less international releases (of The Beatles) on Wikipedia. Since then (2012), articles like Los Beatles (album), Greatest Hits Volume 1 (Beatles album), Very Together and Por Siempre Beatles have been added. I over hauled my original article and added the required citation to so that the compilation album The Essential Beatles was a significant enough release to warrant an article (it was in Australia's Top 10 and was in print for over a decade!). In short - the original reason for the articles deletion is no longer valid and there is no good reason as to why it should still be taken down. Paulisdead (talk) 03:15, 14 January 2018 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Barnstar of Diplomacy
	I appreciate your contributions regarding my topic ban as well as your thoughts on Arbitration Enforcement. --MONGO 13:05, 10 January 2018 (UTC)

Thank you MONGO. Best of luck to you and happy editing.- MrX 13:15, 10 January 2018 (UTC)

please stop

Please stop what looks like stalking and vandalizing. Tomdo08 (talk) 01:11, 11 January 2018 (UTC)

What are you talking about Tomdo08?- MrX 01:13, 11 January 2018 (UTC)

Time on the talk page

Hey MrX — I don't object to your closing discussions once consensus is clear (in fact I think it's a useful thing on talk pages generally). However, I think it'd be helpful to give a little more time before closing them. For instance in your last closure at the Russia election interference page, I was hoping to make a comment and hadn't gotten around to it yet. All I was going to say, there, is that 1) most of Putin's latest statement doesn't add that much, unless we're going to add more background to election interference generally (e.g. in the background). 2) Since Putin is named 112 times in the article, it certainly is the case that his view deserves merit (and his words have also been widely reported). Best, -Darouet (talk) 20:18, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

Even if you strongly support adding Putin's unfiltered comments to the article, it's still not going to change the outcome of no consensus to add the material (or there is consensus to omit it). The OP is grasping at straws to the point of disruption, as he has done several times before. I do not see the point of keeping the discussion open when it is plainly trending away from support for the OPs proposed edit.- MrX 20:26, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

It's not that the final decision would change, it's that the conversation might be somewhat different. It's that much to ask for a week, or even 3 days, before closing discussion (I think you waited 17 hours in this case). -Darouet (talk) 20:52, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

I think it's very ill-advised, but I really don't feel like debating it all day.- MrX 20:55, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

Again, I don't mind you closing discussion — I'd even thank you for taking the time to do it — but please just give other editors time to read the posts. I also like to think about what people are writing for a few days before making up my mind sometimes. -Darouet (talk) 22:16, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

Wow, thank you MrX, I just saw your removal of the close, and really appreciate it. I'll try to be sure to comment in the next few days, and as I mentioned above, I don't mind if you close after some reasonable time has passed. Just FYI — and you've been around quite some time so I know you'll have your own thoughts on this — I don't think you actually need to respond to every comment on these talk entries, especially if it seems they'll peter out on their own. -Darouet (talk) 18:15, 13 January 2018 (UTC)

Someone else must have re-opened the discussion because I didn't. I would almost never oppose reversing a close of mine on something I'm involved with.- MrX 18:18, 13 January 2018 (UTC)

Hmmm OK. -Darouet (talk) 19:03, 13 January 2018 (UTC)

When an editor who has a long record of incompetent, nothere, and other disruptive behavior repeatedly raises a POV that clearly contradicts the weight of RS and clearly contravenes recent consensus, there is no value to the marginal comment. Quite the opposite -- the principle should be WP:DENY and the only effect of further comments is to encourage even more distractions and diversions of editor resources. In my personal opinion, it's clear that this situation needed to be closed. Note that MrX did not hat it or archive it, but rather that he evaluated the comments and summarized them in an appropriate close. What possible reason would there be to prolong such an event? SPECIFICO talk 22:45, 13 January 2018 (UTC)

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