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Changing "explained" to "said" is not an "unhelpful edit". If you think it is, you've got no clue about how to write good English. Take your tiresome templates elsewhere.

July 2011

Welcome to Wikipedia. We welcome and appreciate your contributions, including your edits to Van Tuong Nguyen, but we cannot accept original research. Original research also encompasses combining published sources in a way to imply something that none of them explicitly say. Please be prepared to cite a reliable source for all of your contributions. Thank you. Note that this has nothing to do with WP:NPOV, as the original text quoted in the source was "explained", not "said" as you've explained. Changing it to your version would make it an instant violation of WP:SYNTHESIS. Dave ^{♠♣♥♦™№1185©♪♫®} 06:08, 15 July 2011 (UTC)

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Fuck off, you stupid prick. I changed the word "explained" to "said". This is not vandalism (your first template) or original research (your second template). You need to learn some basic writing skills, in particular about how to report other people's views neutrally. This does not involve regurgitating sources word for word. Try thinking a little bit. Consider this example:

The creationist _____ that bananas were clear evidence for the existence of an intelligent creator

Which one of these is the most neutral choice for blank?

1. explained
2. claimed
3. said

And how much does it matter what word is used in any source you might happen to have found in which this statement appears?

1. fuck all

Now, think about that, learn a bit about writing, and about humility, and don't dare to leave any insulting and dishonest templates on this or any other talk page.

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Blocked

You have been blocked from editing for a period of 10 days for serial breaches of this site's talk page guidelines, its rule of 'no personal attacks', its requirement for civil communication and abuse of its rules for use of edit sumaries (after being warned[1][2]) as evidenced in the following diffs[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first--Cailil ^talk 12:44, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

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Next steps

I've discussed this situation with the blocking admin. I think we are close to agreement, although I'll only speak for myself here. The uncivil language used by you will not be tolerated, and is not acceptable, even if provoked. That said, I see plenty of evidence that responses to you have been inappropriate. If you agree to moderate your language, the next step is for the blocking admin and I to figure out which one of us unblocks you. That will happen as soon as we see agreement to use more moderate language.

That doesn't settle the whole incident. I am not happy with some of the language directed at you, and am looking for some apologies. No promises, but I don't want you to think that two sides can say improper things, and only one side is admonished.

On the merit of the edit, I agree that "explained" is wrong. However, before supporting a change to "said" I notice that the source is silent on who made the claim about the letter being late. I read it quickly, perhaps I missed something, but I'd like to discuss with you the proper wording.

I've separately asking the admin providing the protection to more fully explain the action. Should the protection be lifted, you can make the edit, or you might let me do it. Your call.--SPhilbrickT 20:51, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

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