User talk:Orangemike

RE: JOHN ORDRONAUX

Thanks Mike,

Cheers, Will from England. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wfm495 (talk • contribs)

spam on Radio Tales articles

Can you help? User:Soundout is spamming hundreds of articles with his web site address http://www.audioville.co.uk/store/product/view_productcategory.php?Id=59 see contributions here [1]

flaphone

Hello Mike. You deleted article about flaphone. Please explain where in this acticle was ads? Flaphone is unique service that in one and only in the world and I think WP users intresteed in it and VoIP. When I write my article I look thought same services and I don't see the didderent bettween article about flaphone and others. These acticle are not ads but my ads. Why?

Too Beautiful to Live repost

The following message was posted earlier, but deleted by another user (in error?) before you responded;

Regarding your reversion of my putting that material back,

I have absolutely no intention in getting into any kind of edit war over this. I have zero interest in the subject matter, I'd never heard of the show until I got chatting with Golbez on IRC. I just feel that, rather than removing that material, it could be improved.

Please take a look at my reasoning on the talk page; I certainly won't put the stuff back again; I had planned to spend some of my time, now, trying to improve the language, layout, etc - but there's no point if it can't go in.

Please let me know what you think.

-- Chzz ► 18:20, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

--  Chzz  ►  19:17, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

I would appreciate a response to this.

--  Chzz  ►  03:37, 28 February 2009 (UTC)

Your silence has been deafening! Looks like a keep, would you please comment, as requested, re. reversion?

--  Chzz  ►  20:27, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Talkback

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Kraftlos (Talk | Contrib) 02:34, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

The Garage (South Ave)

Hi-there is another article you may want to look at- The Garage (South Ave). It is a punk house and has its own website.I do not know if this is notable or a hoax>Hope everyone is doing well-RFD (talk) 14:09, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Thanks again-RFD (talk) 14:38, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

How long to salt for long-time offenders?

Check out User talk:Nyingjenorbu, and you'll see that he's been recreating essentially the same article since Dec 2007. How long would you salt in this case? (Not watchlisting since you prefer to answer on my page) - Dan Dank55 (push to talk) 19:00, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

talkback

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Jeff Parker (guitarist)

Hi OM, you protect this following re-creation in June 2008. Following a reasonable request from an established user to make this into a re-direct, I have done so. I've tentatively re-protected in case there's some back story I don't know here, but I can't see a reason not to fulfill. Any input? You can comment at the DRV or ping me if you respond here as I'm not watching. Thanks! StarM 02:42, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

Regarding this

Please note that that user is indefinitely blocked and has since had several IPs blocked for block evasion and incivility. Sincerely, --A Nobody^{My talk} 17:55, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the notice; I wasn't paying close enough attention, I reckon. Could you have a hack at the article in question? --Orange Mike | Talk 18:00, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

User:RepDarrellIIssa

OM, you blocked RepDarrellIIssa (talk · contribs) based on my WP:UAA report. I adjusted your block to turn autoblock off, as the IP I mentioned in my report happened to be on WP:SIP as part of the known range for the US House of Representatives. This may also lend some weight to the possibility that the user was actually the US Rep in question... or more likely, a member of their staff. Your thoughts? caknuck _° remains gainfully employed 01:07, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

Just to be on the safe side, I alerted Daniel of the block and possible ORTS issue. I try to be extra careful with sensitive IPs, as I blocked much of Qatar once. (In my defense, it was a proxy server that we had been unaware of until that time. Oops.) Cheers, caknuck _° remains gainfully employed 06:29, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

Jeffrey Dahmer

Looks like someone is insistent upon trying to pretend Dahmer wasn't gay and thus removing the LGBT category. In comments on my talk page he is coming up with all sorts of bizarre rationalizations. I don't know if you have it watchlisted, so I thought I'd mention it here. DreamGuy (talk) 19:06, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

You both need to fallow verifiability policies, I would think an Admin would know better. CTJF83Talk 19:12, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

That's all I asked for to begin with! CTJF83Talk 19:28, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

FAPA

If FAPA is worthy of including in Wikipedia, and Gordon Eklund is worthy of including in Wikipedia, why shouldn't we cross-link the articles by mentioning that Eklund is a current member? Peterkiesler (talk) 20:12, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

Thank you..... Bleedyroz (talk) 00:56, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

User talk:Raquel666

Am I confused, or did you just username-block her because of her sig? --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 01:36, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

User talk:VicotoriaRoseproductions

Has jumped thru all the right hoops in the unblock request and is asking for a namechange. You're block, so you're call. What say you? --Jayron32.talk.contribs 03:02, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

User talk:DataAnalyzer

The rationale for deleting the FMS page was based on advertising and the phrase "provide services" which did not exist on that page. FMS is a company referenced from this Wiki page Inqtel and should have its own page for its work in the intelligence community and its creation of an important public domain terrorist database (http://www.TrackingTheThreat.com). DataAnalyzer (talk) 04:26, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

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Richard Ballerand

Could you please provide an explanation for your speedy deletion of 'Richard Ballerand'. The page was the subject of pathetic vandalism by individuals with negligible Wikipedia other input, who then asked for speedy deletion. I am rather concerned about your judgment on this matter, perhaps a reconsideration or discussion might be in order —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.203.54.103 (talk) 04:50, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Heir Chronicles

You might want to revisit. DGG (talk) 06:26, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

Milk, Symbols of Oregon

I started a Categories for discussion for Category:Symbols of Oregon to discuss having articles like milk in this category. Discussion here. --Apoc2400 (talk) 11:50, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

User NHbaldwin: Apollo Systems

I'm a newbie Mike and much appreciate your attention and assistance. I've made modifications to the article. The only outstanding is referencing our patents (waiting to get specific links) after which I'll post. Another note on Wikifying the page: what might I be missing? Thanks again, Nhbaldwin (talk) 15:29, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

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André Carthen

Your {{db-spam}} was removed by an anon IP. I'm reverting their edit but you might want to keep an eye on it. -- samj _in^out 22:54, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

Gregory Richardson

I was just sitting down (finally!) to clean up User:Nfitz/Gregory Richardson which you moved there a month ago, and discovered that in the meantime that someone had recreated Gregory Richardson and done a proper job of it.

Can you merge the pages/histories together ... or just nuke User:Nfitz/Gregory Richardson? Thanks Nfitz (talk) 19:54, 7 March 2009 (UTC)

Ha ha ha... Oshaberi (talk) 21:04, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Two Personal Attacks and Shameless Self-promotion

Hi Mike,

On Feb 25th user HovhanessCentre (Mr. Martin Berkofsky) had his account[2] indefinitely blocked by you "because it has been identified as an account used for promotion". Glad I'm not the only one to notice his total disregard for Wikipeida rules. BUT, two important points relating to this disruptive user:

1. His response[3] to the blocking falsely and maliciously claims that I have "stolen materials" from him and his so-called "colleagues in Armenia". This is pure, libelous nonsense and sounds like the rant of a desperate individual, not accepting responsibility for his blocking.

2. On the Alan Hovhaness Talk Page, his 3,500 word post of February 6th[4] contains an unprovoked and lengthy personal attack against me, again completely false. It also has a lengthy promotion of his organization - the very same organization advertised on his TalkPage which led you to block him indefinitely. Notice also that at the bottom of the Feb 6th post he signs his name with FIVE (count 'em!) URLs underneath. This is shameless self-promotion, not article discussion.

I regard his two attacks on me as libelous, as they are completely false and personal. They should be deleted from view immediately. Thanks.

Hovhanesswebsite (talk) 01:48, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Apology for unintended 'advertising'

Orangemilk: My apology for unintended 'advertising' on my page moorec4... I have altered it to be more appropriate. Thanks for helping me as I am a 'newbie'--charles moore (talk) 16:29, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Brainify

Mike - saw the edits you made on Feb 27th. Thanks for the help with this.

Edtechguy46 (talk) 20:15, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Request to userify Ryan Sager

Could you please undelete this page to my userspace? Based on some recent source hunting, I have a strong suspicion that he passes WP:N, and that the original deletions were likely due more to poor writing than any actual lack of notability of the subject. In the case that I'm wrong, I'll throw it on the CSD heap after a few days. Burzmali (talk) 15:18, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

Inappropriate speedy deletions

Hi, you speedy deleted Ralph R. Jones, W. H. Taylor, and Fred R. Robertson, all as A7. I just took a look at these articles, and they all at least make claims of notability, invalidating A7 as a deletion criterion. They could have been taken to AfD or even prodded, but I do not believe speedy deletion was appropriate. Aleta ^Sing 02:57, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

IPG Photonics entry

I added back in the section describing the applications for IPG's lasers. However, I did not include external links. Could you let me know if this is okay and what you think? Thank you. CRanjiSMA —Preceding unsigned comment added by CRanjiSMA (talk • contribs) 15:32, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

IPG Photonics continuation

Thanks for your message earlier. I appreciate your assistance. The IPG Photonics page was created a while back by someone else (not me or anyone I know). I do work for an IR firm. I have read over the items to which you linked and will stop making edits (unless factually incorrect with sources to back it up) and will add citations to the phrases you pointed out.

I am new to editing Wikipedia and have been attempting to learn by 'diving head-first' into the program. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by CRanjiSMA (talk • contribs) 17:54, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

IPG Photonics continuation

Yes, I do work for SHaron Merrill Associates. I am going to cease making any edits except for the citations I mentioned earlier. Likewise, I am going to stop using this user name. Thank you for you help. CRanjiSMA (talk) 18:07, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

Deletion of Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics

I removed your deletion recommendation from the Hanger page. I am new to Wikipedia and rather surprised at the intensity and speed with which other people express their opinions. I find it difficult to believe that this article is so poorly presented that it should be deleted. I am working right now to change the reference link that did not work. I also plan on having a new, credible reference by close of business today to substantiate notability of this company as the largest provider of prosthetic and orthotic services in the U.S.

I have two ideas in mind and would like your opinion on the best way to proceed: 1: Cut the article down to the bare minimum information, work on additional copy in user space and then add to the page after other Wikipedians have expressed approval. 2: Move the article from main space back to user space, rework it, and repost later in main space after more experienced Wikipedians have expressed their approval. Which way do you think I should go or do you have another suggestion? Thanks, (WBancroft (talk) 16:00, 12 March 2009 (UTC))

Obama

Iff that was the actual text, or if your paraphrasing is accurate, then there was obviously no issue with deleting it. Can you email me the actual text please? -Stevertigo 21:07, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

Done. --Orange Mike | Talk 13:29, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

Admin Coaching

it seems youve been around awhile and Im looking for an admin to coach me,I know all the basics and AfD and Csd,I work in heavy music and chemical articles but i also work Against vandalism.If you could that would be a great help.I put my name in the admin for coaching already.Thanks and Peace Out- Permethius (talk) 20:16, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I will work on my grammer, and i know i need about 1500 to 2000 edits before i go for adminship, I just want to make sure i know everything by that time.But again, thanks for helping me. Peace Out- Permethius (talk) 12:31, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

Deletion of SILVERCODERS

I am confused. Please explain Wikipedia strategy in the area of company pages. There are a lot of such a pages, e.g: Aitech, Psiloc, SuperMemo_World that exist for months. What is the difference? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Abcde2 (talk • contribs) 21:17, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

Deletion of a User Page

I think maybe you deleted my user page because it had an earlier version of an article on it with material that was too promotional. That material has all been deleted from the article and I understand why. May I continue working on my user page to further revise/improve this article? I don't want to (or mean to) violate a policy. Thanks for the information you left on my talk page. I have read about conflict of interest and am trying to correct my bias. Truly, my goal was not to blatantly advertise, but to include an informational article on Wikipedia as so many other companies have done. I am just a free lance writer trying to make a living and also trying to learn about Wikipedia since it is such an interesting and useful research tool. It is confusing though. For example, when I looked at today's featured Wikipedia article, it seemed very promotional in nature. Also, I see several articles where the information is referenced to a document produced by that company, such as an annual report, and it seems to be acceptable in that context, so I am not sure why it is questionable in the article I have been working on. I would like to keep trying to do this correctly, according to Wikipedia principles and policies. Any help for me? (WBancroft (talk) 22:34, 13 March 2009 (UTC))

Spread the net

Hey there, I see you deleted Spread the net, why was it deleted and what did it look like? I just created the page Spread the Net, and I hope it's better.--Dguenther - DGun (talk) 01:59, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Panther athletics

Hello! When you merged this article into Midlothian High School (Texas), you were correct to redirect the title there (which pointed readers to the new location). Your subsequent deletion was incorrect; aside from the inapplicability of CSD R3, a merged article's revision history is to be retained for attribution purposes. Thanks! —David Levy 04:34, 15 March 2009 (UTC)

User:1100100100001111110110b

Hey Orangemike. This user has requested to be unblocked to pursue a username change, and I've gone ahead and unblocked them. I hope I am correct that this is uncontroversial enough to do without checking with you first–ordinarily I would, but they look like a well-intentioned editor and I didn't want to make them wait. You obviously should be notified in any event, so here I am. --Bongwarrior (talk) 08:32, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

Deletion of User Page

Thanks for your replies Orangemike. I did make a sandbox, but ended up saving stuff to my user page that should have been in the sand box. Now I will use the sandbox for rough drafts and attempt to create a basic user page that explains a little about myself. I appreciate your responses. (WBancroft (talk) 17:41, 16 March 2009 (UTC))