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Coffee meets bagel

I don't think a Coffee Meets Bagel page should be deleted. — Preceding unsigned comment added by AWDdatingstuffeditor (talk • contribs) 01:50, 1 November 2014 (UTC)

You mention it was because it wasn't explained how it was notable?

Why don't you speedily delete this page, too: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DateMySchool ?

The Date My School page doesn't explain why it's notable.

There is wiki page comparing dating websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_online_dating_websites

Also, it's very easy to explain why the site is notable, so why should it be speedily deleted. A SMALL edit could have resolved the problem.

It's notable, in some ways, just for sticking around in the online dating sites market: http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/23/dating-app-coffee-meets-bagel-ditches-twilio-with-new-im-features/

It's notable for working differently than other online dating sites: http://www.laweekly.com/publicspectacle/2013/07/30/coffee-meets-bagel-the-online-dating-site-that-helps-you-weed-out-the-creeps

Two pages deleted by you appear to be still live

Hello Acroterion! I've seen in the deletion logs that you deleted both Shoshana Roberts and Talk:Shoshana Roberts. For some reason, though, these pages are still there. I didn't know whether this result was accidental or not so, just to be safe, I'm writing to you this brief warning. Happy editing! LowLevel73^(talk) 04:39, 1 November 2014 (UTC)

They were re-created, and one is a redirect, which is OK. The scare quotes are still a problem, as you explained well, but it will take some work to clean them up and make the topic read neutrally, which I don't have the time or interest at the moment to undertake. The account the user inserted ignores comments that were more personal than "hello" and it minimizes issues about unwanted interactions. However, the video has been criticized for an issue of racial imbalance. Acroterion (talk) 13:21, 1 November 2014 (UTC)

RE: Redirect

41.202.233.178 (talk) 09:16, 4 November 2014 (UTC) Hello, is it possible to create for me a redirect for the page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JayP to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay-P. The page is administrator locked 41.202.233.178 (talk) 09:16, 4 November 2014 (UTC)

Done. Acroterion (talk) 05:06, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Malcolm "Mac" Wallace to Malcolm Wallace

Would you be comfortable moving Malcolm "Mac" Wallace back to Malcolm Wallace over the redirect? It appears as though the article was moved November 2013 (see diff), but we typically don't use nicknames this way in article titles. Cheers! -Location (talk) 20:40, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

Done. I didn't see any reference at all to the "Mac" nickname in the article. Acroterion (talk) 05:05, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Request for your help

Hi,

I have known and use wikipedia for years but it's just now that I am trying to create a biography for a living person. I know you're busy but I would greatly appreciate if the following sources I have are more than sufficient. I really need help on checking if these are verifiable ones in accordance to wiki's standard. I can gather some more if the need be. My email is pm@anzinternationalinc.com. I would sincerely appreciate any help you can extend. Thank you very much.

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2013/04/14/7060354.htm https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ed-decosta/ascend-umVsELUY/ http://johnmaxwellteam.com/edify/ http://eddecosta.com/ http://eddecosta.com/blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddecosta http://www.be.wvu.edu/faculty_staff/ed_decosta https://www.youtube.com/user/edwarddecosta http://www.amazon.com/Ascend-Coachs-Roadmap-Per... http://www.ascendtheprogram.com/ http://coachfederation.org/members/landing.cfm?... http://www.salesgravy.com/community/profile/ede... http://theboomerbusinessowner.com/2014/08/tbbo-... http://theboomerbusinessowner.com/wp-content/up... http://www.doseofleadership.com/ed-decosta/ http://www.margueritecrespillo.com/tag/ed-decos... http://www.ipeccoaches.com/coach/west-virginia-... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQIiLxRWrag — Preceding unsigned comment added by ChiefCatalystEdDeCosta (talk • contribs) 04:58, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

I assume you're talking about Ed DeCosta? A quick review indicates that few if any of those sources are the kind of thing we can use on Wikipedia: they're nearly all user-generated, self-sourced, or promotional in nature. You need to find substantial coverage in major independent media: not just mentions, but in-depth coverage that supports an assertion of notability without promoting the subject. I don't (correct me if I'm wrong) see anything like that: a newspaper article, a business magazine profile, etc. Acroterion (talk) 05:13, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

ArbCom notification

You are involved in a recently filed request for arbitration. Please review the request at Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case#GamerGate and, if you wish to do so, enter your statement and any other material you wish to submit to the Arbitration Committee. Additionally, the following resources may be of use—

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re: Tom Cassell

Hi, just a quick note to say you might have wanted to revert an extra edit when locking this page! That said it did make me giggle when I saw it on a protected article! Nikthestunned 13:48, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

GG sanctions

Pursuant to a discussion with Dreadstar, a sanctions enforcement page has been established at WP:GS/GG/E. Please watch it. RGloucester — ☎ 21:49, 12 November 2014 (UTC)

Will do, though I'm inundated in Real Life and am not in a position to accomplish the needed follow-up discussion in most cases. I don't expect to be actively participating for a while. Acroterion (talk) 22:55, 12 November 2014 (UTC)

Today's Featured Article: Notification

This is to inform you that Biscayne National Park, which you nominated at WP:FAC, will appear on the Wikipedia Main Page as Today's Featured Article on 25 November 2014. The proposed main page blurb is here; you may amend if necessary. Please check for dead links and other possible faults before the appearance date. Brianboulton (talk) 16:46, 13 November 2014 (UTC)

Bears

I'd like you to go to the Katmai talkpage and read a final post I put on it. Read it, don't delete it, and then respond to it. It was just something I neglected to post during the April May edit conflict, which ended long ago. I wasn't "treating Wikipedia as a battleground!" I wasn't "continuing to revert edits of administrators much older than me!" I wasn't "still going against sources" and changing non sourced brown bear to grizzly! The whole archive-new post thing you kept reverting were just a few comments I wanted to add that for some reason I didn't add long ago. The edit conflict has long been over, but I still want you to express your feelings toward my comments.

You think everything I do is bad, and it's going to stop. I am a 15 year old young man who's got a life ahead of him and I didn't come to Wikipedia to be criticized, I came to have fun, and that's all! I don't mean any harm! Why don't you like me!!??--Anderswarr 6:55, 14 November 2014 (UTC)

No, I don't think everything you do is bad, far from it. I want you to have fun here, that's why we're all here. You might want to use this opportunity to learn appropriate methods of debate, counterpoint, rebuttal and acceptance of constructive criticism: Wikipedia is great for that. It's definitely not a place to avoid criticism, though. However, I have no interest in continuing to discuss bears with you, I've said everything I have to say, and you really should use that talkpage to discuss how its article should be improved, not to try to get in the last word. We will not discuss this again. Please remember not to delete other peoples' comments. If you want to remove your own, that's OK. Acroterion (talk) 03:17, 15 November 2014 (UTC)

Community Education Centers

Please take a look at the recent edits. A new editor has been adding puffery and deleting cited passages. On the other hand, the edits have found some flaws. Do you think this editor may have a conflict-of-interest? What ought to be done? Paul, in Saudi (talk) 04:24, 15 November 2014 (UTC)

I fear this fellow is a vandal, or perhaps he has a conflict of interest. The article is now restored, but it was a lot of work as I let it go too long. In any case, I must ask for your help again. Can you do whatever you think is best?Paul, in Saudi (talk) 08:58, 19 November 2014 (UTC)

Not a vandal, but a single-purpose account that should be discussing their removals on the talkpage, not just via edit summaries. Acroterion (talk) 13:01, 19 November 2014 (UTC)

SargentSingals

SargentSignals just sent me an offensive email calling be a "skiddy fucktard". Would you kindly remove his email access. - NG39 (Used to be NickGibson3900)^Talk 23:30, 15 November 2014 (UTC)

This is why we can't have nice things. Block expanded to email. Acroterion (talk) 00:28, 16 November 2014 (UTC)

An editor you notified has been reported to the Gamergate noticeboard

Please see Wikipedia:General sanctions/Gamergate/Requests for enforcement#DungeonSiegeAddict510. At present I don't see a lot of substance to this complaint, and I do take the matter less seriously when it's reported by an IP with little track record. But I have no experience as an admin with Gamergate. Thanks for any input you want to offer. EdJohnston (talk) 18:30, 17 November 2014 (UTC)

I'll leave a note there: my feeling is the same as yours, given the extensive level of off-wiki activity I'm extremely skeptical of acting on a request from an IP without at least support from a registered user who's been involved in the conversation. Acroterion (talk) 18:40, 17 November 2014 (UTC)

Regarding your threat to me about Binksternet

Questioning why he constantly deletes my sourced edits and threatens me with blocks is not a personal attack. If anything I feel personally attacked by him because he tends not to look at my edits he just sees my username then reverts them like he has some vendetta against me. Apparently it's okay when he constantly reverts but if I do it I always get threats and blocks placed upon me, what makes his edits so much better than mine that he can block people and constantly revert with no consequences? Also if I sign out and make the same edits so my username is not seen he does nothing to the edits. (User talk: TypeONegative13) — Preceding unsigned comment added by TypeONegative13 (talk • contribs)

"Your stupidity is really getting on my nerves" is a personal attack, no? Please moderate your language, and please do not log out to obscure your indentity. Binksternet is not an admin, he can't block anyone, but he can dispute your edits. Please explain your edits and provide appropriate sourcing to back up those edits: the unsourced nature of your edits seems to be the principal issue with several editors, and all edits must have appropriate sourcing. You may not report rumors in an encyclopedia. Also, please sign your talkpage comments with four tildes ~~~~ Acroterion (talk) 13:32, 19 November 2014 (UTC)

Reply

Dear @Acroterion: — Thanks for your message on my talk page. I do appreciate your feedback about copyright, but I feel like you were very rude to me, as I said on my talk page, rudeness will not be tolerated. I am content about uploading non free work, not accepting it was a mistake, but not rejecting it neither. I will no longer be uploading any images because of your accusations and for the photographers sake. And don't forget, I have a right of free speech under the United States Constitution. I will be careful what photos I upload to this "private" website.

Happy editing and Thanks for making Wikipedia a more reliable source! CookieMonster (talk) 04:04, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

Stop uploading copyright violations and you'll be fine. Since you've done that about a dozen times now, you don't get any more chances, and if that means addressing you bluntly to get you to stop, that will be what happens. You also have no right to free speech on private websites like Wikipedia: see WP:FREESPEECH. Since you're interested in the law, you should become familiar with what the law, both constitutional and copyright, really says. Wikipedia is a private website, and it is a privilege to participate, not a right, and that privilege may be revoked if you abuse it. Acroterion (talk) 04:17, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

@Acroterion: — I will not be uploading any more images sir. I am very Interested in the law and I did read the WP:FREESPEECH article. I know very much about law sir, and I know more about the law than you think. So you're basically saying If I upload an image that can be on Wikipedia but has an misplaced tag, you will block me? In my opinion, that was rude, but there is nothing I can do because this is a private website and I need to respect the rules of this website. And no more chances? You should really open up a Bible and read about forgiveness, In my opinion. I am not "abusing" any privilege because I will no longer be uploading images. I want to thank you for your time to reply I will follow the copyright guidelines and Wikipedia Rules. And besides, do you work for the Wikipedia Foundation? Or are you just a regular person? Thanks for your time to reply on this matter. User:CookieMonster755 (talk) 04:29, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

You didn't "misplace a tag," you uploaded an image that wasn't free to upload - the one I deleted, and you did it only yesterday. And you uploaded an image of the entrance to One WTC to Commons that you claimed was your own work, when it clearly wasn't, on the 6th. Since you have repeatedly and recently violated Wikipedia image policies and misrepresented other people's images as yours,you will be blocked for escalating periods if you don't stop, for abuse of your editing privileges. As for myself, I'm a volunteer administrator, like everybody else you will encounter on Wikipedia, though the person who investigates copyright abuse is a part-time WMF employee. Acroterion (talk) 12:44, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

@Acroterion: Sir, you need to open up your bible and read about forgiveness. I asked jesus for to forgive me and he has forgiven me, because the blood of Jesus washes aways me sins! and about the image with the misplace a tag, I thought it was free and did not know it was copyright, but I will be careful. Remember to open up a bible and read about forgiveness. If jesus can forgive me, I know you and Wikimedia can forgive me too, but threatening to block me is rude, but after all, this is a private website. I will follow the guidelines of this website and not upload any more images. Thanks for your reply. Jesus bless you. CookieMonster (talk) 01:39, 21 November 2014 (UTC)

what was the reason for Tacky-Teamed Style deletion?

This is not a hoax. This is an actual movement that is taking place in our country (US). It ties closely to the tailgating culture of many football fans.

Wikipedia is not for things you made up one day. Acroterion (talk) 04:22, 20 November 2014 (UTC)

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A cup of tea for you!

I know we have had disagreements, but I am learning to use Wikipedia more reasonable and I am learning how to upload appropriate images. Thank you! CookieMonster755 (talk) 01:34, 21 November 2014 (UTC)

Franklin County KY Constables

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_County_Constables_Office

I don't feel like this page should be deleted. I am an elected Constable in Franklin County and I would like this to be reviewed please.

You may not copy copyrighted material into Wikipedia or in general copy/paste from anywhere into Wikipedia. Please rewrite in a neutral tone using third-party sources: the article was promotional in character. Please also read the conflict of interest policy, since you have a COI as holder of that office. Acroterion (talk) 12:24, 22 November 2014 (UTC)

An editor you notified has been reported to the Gamergate noticeboard

• DungeonSiegeAddict510 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)

You notified them here on 28 October. The current complaint about DSA is at WP:General sanctions/Gamergate/Requests for enforcement#Request concerning DungeonSiegeAddict510 2.

Thanks, EdJohnston (talk) 17:41, 22 November 2014 (UTC)

Yea!

Nice to see Biscayne National Park on the main page!--MONGO 03:05, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Thanks! And all edits so far this evening have been constructive! Acroterion (talk) 03:16, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Request for mediation

Hey – your talk page makes for an interesting read. Anyway, I wanted to ask for your help with a situation on Rise Against. Some IP user has come in and is claiming that the band was formed in 2001 (when in fact they formed in 1999 and changed their name in 2001), and is making incorrect (and untidy) edits accordingly. I know that he is wrong, and I've told him so, but he won't take no for an answer. I don't want to start an edit war or anything, which is why I've come to you. Could you please help me set him straight? Thanks – with regards, 4TheWynne (talk) 03:25, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

I've semi-protected the page for ten days: the IP will have to use the talkpage to discuss the issue, and I suggest you start the process by explaining why you believe your edits are correct there and invite the IP to respond. Both of you will need to provide sources, but I am predisposed to support the status quo ante since the article is a GA: sources should be brought to the table to show that the article is incorrect. Acroterion (talk) 03:45, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for your help – I'll get right to it. With regards, 4TheWynne (talk) 03:50, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

the information is right on the page . So I don't understand the "get sources" thing . The article is written to add 2 years to a band that didn't exist yet. Technically .This is about the last time I try to have you both understand what I am getting at . Heres a clearer example . A musician who plays Bass since 1980 but prior played, Harmonica for three years, can not have in an Article(accurately) that they played "Bass since 1977" . This is what "rise against" article is claiming . Its Wrong . no two ways about it . Why "protect" a page from Truth . Why hound my edits without understanding them . People can play in other bands for 10 years , once they become notable and have an article the start of that group isn't 10 years prior . if it were the same it would be the same name on their royalty statement . 68.39.152.45 (talk) 06:08, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Hi again... I'm going to have to ask if you can protect the page again. The same person, under a different IP, is making the same disruptive edits and added a source that (although he'd hate to admit it) contradicts his point of view. I thought the issue was past us, but this person is adamant that Rise Against and Transistor Revolt are not the same band. Just to make things clear for you, Rise Against formed in 1999 under a different name, Transistor Revolt, and then changed their name in 2001; he says that Transistor Revolt formed in 1999 and Rise Against formed in 2001 – that they are two different bands. I know it's a pretty stupid issue, but again, this guy just won't take no for an answer. I shouldn't need to provide sources for this, because all it takes is a quick Google search ("when was rise against formed") and there's a thousand sources I can use to support the information I've given you. This guy can't and won't provide a source that supports his point of view, but he is still editing the page. Earlier, you said you supported my view because the page is a GA; if this guy continues to do what he's doing and gets away with it, it won't be GA status for much longer. Again, can you please help me with this person? Thanks – regards, 4TheWynne (talk) 04:35, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

Just wanted to add, this person isn't just disrupting Rise Against, he is vandalising and/or deleting valid information from several other pages, including pages related to this one. Protecting one of these pages, or all of these pages, isn't going to be enough. This person needs to be blocked, or else he will keep vandalising these pages. Can you please do something about this editor? Thanks – regards, 4TheWynne (talk) 01:06, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

Transistor Revolt formed in 1999

how are you going to call that "disruptive editing" .

Oscar Meyer didn't form as Keebler . Rise Against with Different members and a Different Name and One release was not real reased under "Rise Against" the article is About rise Against . To "milk" an extra few years back to the "90s" It was written Deceptively . So are you not about a Correct Article and why are you having a problem with the truth ? Have you actually read that first section. Which for the first Few YEARS they weren't "Rise Against" . How is that Encyclopedic to lie ?68.39.152.45 (talk) 04:24, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

If you will not use the talkpage as it is intended to discuss the matter [1] and bring forth sources to support your assertions, you are being disruptive. Use the talkpage, provide sources, and resolve the issue with other editors, don't just claim that you know better. Acroterion (talk) 05:02, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Its not disruptive to Correct a page . Its actually disruptive when someone reverts a page without fully understanding the edits . heres what I shared with another editor:

"The name of the Article is what the Page is About . The name of the page is RISE AGAINST . Rise against start date is 2001 . Period . If they had "10" band names or one Prior . oranges are not apples . 4 men could form apple computers, if the same four men form dell computers later on, THEY ARE NOT APPLE . There is NO SUCH THING as "Dell was formed as APPLE" . You understand this ?" This is really Simple stuff . An unbiased "eye" can see the obvious truth in what I am typing and my edits . I don't cain to "know better" you don't know what I "know" . However I am claiming beyond a doubt what I am editing is true . 68.39.152.45 (talk)

Ok Im on the talk page for like 3 days now . I don't see that other person there . 68.39.152.45 (talk) 02:08, 27 November 2014 (UTC) the sources are Right in the Article . Its written to make a band seem like it formed YEARS Earlier . the Article is RISE AGAINST .Rise Against formed in 2001. How is this bugging you lol 68.39.152.45 (talk) 05:44, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Acroterion, sorry for dragging you into this... 4TheWynne (talk) 08:22, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Ah well, it's what I'm here for. Both of you will need to provide a consensus of authoritative sources, and not work out a subjective truth about the band's formation via logic. That's the issue: the band's formation date is ambiguous and subject to interpretation. Wikipedia needs to use the consensus of published sources, or to acknowledge ambiguity in an acceptable manner. However, edit-warring to proclaim The Truth is not the way to do that. Acroterion (talk) 13:30, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for protecting Brittany Maynard!

Thanks so much! NekoKatsun (talk) 17:44, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

ANI Notice

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. --ArmyLine (talk) 06:13, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

Appeals go to ArbCom. Acroterion (talk) 14:07, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

Bad admin!!!! Go stand in the corner!!!--MONGO 15:03, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

Go shovel wet sloppy snow is more like it. I see the discussion has (predictably) devolved into GG Argument #59368. Acroterion (talk) 20:32, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

Two World Trade Center

Hello Acroterion, Can I have your advice/input please? User EngcolLab191480 seems to be making a number of test edits to this article, the last being a redlink - that seems to me to be advertising. There are no references or sources and my reversion asking for refs has been reverted. Could I have your views/advice on this please. Best regards, David, David J Johnson (talk) 16:18, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

The MEP engineer would be a significant participant in the design, but they should have an article first, and the account seems to be solely devoted to adding them to the article. I'll have a word with them. Acroterion (talk) 20:30, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

I see DieSwartzPunkt has already had a word and brought it up at ANI: we'll see what that brings. Acroterion (talk) 20:37, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for your help. Regards, David, David J Johnson (talk) 20:41, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

Why did you delete the Hayes Grier page?

I was thinking of making a new one but I don't want to make the same mistakes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Heyitsmegan321 (talk • contribs) 03:41, 27 November 2014 (UTC)

I didn't delete it: see the deletion discussion from September at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hayes Grier. Independent notability appears to be the issue. Acroterion (talk) 13:15, 27 November 2014 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/GamerGate opened

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This is the last edit I ever do; a note of forgiveness

I'm sorry. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.13.147.178 (talk) 14:50, 29 November 2014 (UTC)

Title change

Cab you change the title to the new page created? I didn't mean to re-edit an existing project I wanted to start my own. So of we can Get this title deleted that would rock. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mossyoak2717 (talk • contribs) 04:40, 2 December 2014 (UTC)

No. There is no indication that any of this ever happened, and it appears to infringe on Wikipedia's biographies of living persons policy. Acroterion (talk) 04:45, 2 December 2014 (UTC)

Gamergate evidence limits

The arbs are leaning toward a doubling of the usual limits on evidence for this specific case. I am still waiting for final sign-off, but it seems likely that most participants will not need to trim evidence. Three relevant points:

• Given the substantial increase in limits, the usual acceptance if counts go a bit over will not be granted. Treat the limits as absolute.
• The limits apply to both direct evidence and rebuttal to others.
• Despite the increase, it is highly desirable to be as succinct as possible. For the arbitration committee --S Philbrick(Talk) 17:57, 4 December 2014 (UTC)

OK: Whatever I have to say on the subject, if anything, will be short in any case. Acroterion (talk) 17:59, 4 December 2014 (UTC)

Aedin Adams

Hello I found some reliable sources published articles to help bring back Aedin Adams page please take a look at these. I do not have an account. If you can notify me through here i will check back on your page for your response, thank you.

http://veraloft.net/tag/agent-carter-tv-show/

http://film-book.com/agent-carter-2015-tv-show-clip-tv-spots-2-3-peggys-double-life/

While they mention him, they do not substantiate notability: there needs to be significant notice focused primarily on the subject, not on a production. Perhaps once the show airs some better material may appear. Acroterion (talk) 00:12, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

Hello i have found another published article including the airing time, is it possible to unlock the article?

http://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/hayley-atwell-agent-carter-poster/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Melissaneli24 (talk • contribs) 18:30, 11 December 2014 (UTC)

Referencing

Dear Acroterion

Thank you for the watchful eye on my edits but I was not done with my edits as I was going to add the references once I had finished the updates.

Please advise how I get back to where I was before they were archived.

Sincerely WM WMUNITYINC (talk) 03:40, 6 December 2014 (UTC) WMUNITYINC (talk) 03:40, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

You appear to be adding commentary to a biography: this isn't normally a feature of a biography. Please stick to a just-the-facts approach, and please reference as you go so we can see what the sources are. Unless you have strictly factual information to add to the biography, please avoid inserting editorial commentary into articles. You can see what you wrote in previous versions, and can re-use the text, provided it's sourced and devoid of commentary. Acroterion (talk) 03:45, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

User: 2001:7e8:c684:801:230:48ff:fed7:4cd7

Hello Acroterion, Could I just bring to your attention the edits of the above user on the Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey article. This "editor" has inserted a paragraph on this page, which has been reverted by three editors (in 24 hours) as too early and a poor source, but each time has been reverted back without explanation. I have left a note asking them not to edit war, but they have taken no notice. Best regards, David, David J Johnson (talk) 10:34, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

Article semi-protected. Acroterion (talk) 14:39, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

Many thanks, David, David J Johnson (talk) 15:08, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

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Mae Magnin Brussell to Mae Brussell

Another request: Mae Brussell was just moved to Mae Magnin Brussell, however, the first is much more common. Per the MoS, would you be comfortable moving it back over the redirect? Cheers! - Location (talk) 00:56, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

Done, I assume she didn't employ the Magnin professionally. Acroterion (talk) 17:20, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

If GHits are any indication, and I think they are in this case, she typically did not use "Magnin". One of her letters found at http://www.academystamp.com/product934.html shows that she left it off herself. Thanks again! - Location (talk) 18:25, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

Question about GG sanctions

Did this edit lead to this edit? Are there deleted or other edits I haven't seen involved in your choice to give notice? After the AfD I have only been following the GG controversy tangentially. BusterD (talk) 06:22, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

That's it: apart from the late Breitbart, there's the rather aggressive "perfect feminist echo chamber bubble" which led me to think that a notice of GG sanctions would be appropriate. I'd much rather people know sooner than later, the rate of BLPs have diminished on the subject, and so has the anger (though the plain old bickering has spread all over the place). I've had relatively little to do with the sanctions recently through lack of time, but that caught my eye. Acroterion (talk) 12:30, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

User:Wiki-Pedia Demo Service

Could you yank their talk page access please? I removed some harassment from the talk page, but they reverted. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 12:41, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

• Ah, see you already did it. Thanks :) Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 12:42, 8 December 2014 (UTC)

GamerGate arbitration case: evidence and workshop

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Fifth Harmony

Do you think the recent BLP violations on that article warrant RevDel? Some of their "fans" try to force their fantasies onto the group members. — Confession0791 ^talk 14:13, 12 December 2014 (UTC)

I took care of the most recent one, but I don't have time right now to review thoroughly. I'll take a longer look later. Acroterion (talk) 18:00, 12 December 2014 (UTC)

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Salting of Stampylongnose

I've gotten a request for a redirect at Articles for creation/Redirects; there is an article about this YouTube entertainer at Joseph Garrett. Do you believe it is safe from deletion now, or should I decline the redirect request? Anon126 (notify me of responses! / talk / contribs) 06:06, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

Seems fine as a redirect, I've unsalted the name. Acroterion (talk) 12:46, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

User:036386536a

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is 036386536a (copyvios and machine-translated articles). Thank you. —Psychonaut (talk) 22:36, 15 December 2014 (UTC)

Mohonk Mountain House

I'm not sure this is just the news. Can it be put back in, but more succinctly or briefly, assuming that it's not undue weight? Bearian (talk) 17:48, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Perhaps I should have called it undue weight: I'm not convinced that a norovirous outbreak, despite litigation, needs to be discussed, or at least not so extensively and under its own heading. Acroterion (talk) 17:51, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

I'll see i I can condense it a little this evening so it's more proportional. Acroterion (talk) 18:13, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

My personal opinion is that it is inconsequential and has run its course as news or even importance. Even litigation apparently has no place on WP unless there is a report of a result/verdict. At one point an IP added that no papers have ever been served to MMH, so in fact we don't know what became of the suit or if it actually ever occurred. I think the outbreak was a headlining item at the time because it was a "good story", but its time has passed and WP:NOTNEWS and WP:UNDUE. Norovirus outbreaks have occurred elsewhere, including hospitality venues, without WP mention. Anyway, your call. Softlavender (talk) 19:35, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Mohonk Mountain House

Hey thanks for your help on that article. Would you mind rolling back the IP's latest edits? It's apparently the same person who periodically appears under various IPs to vandalize the article and also add a useless uncited "Development Timeline". Another editor (Loriendrew) has had to request page semi-protection three times on the article in the past; I have a new request for semi-protection in just now. I've warned the IP on his Talk page, but I don't want to do the revert so I don't violate 3RR. Thanks. Softlavender (talk) 19:27, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

About a page deletion

Hello, How do I create a page for Bazaars R Us that won't be deleted? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lonnie Hammill (talk • contribs) 01:43, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

The subject needs to be sufficiently notable for inclusion in a global encyclopedia: several substantial instances of coverage in independent media, for instances. See WP:CORP for more on the notability of companies. Acroterion (talk) 01:45, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Obesity Medicine

Thanks for your message. The content that you are referring to has been paraphrased and should not be in violation of any copyright. Please check to ensure that you agree as changes were made to the initial page that was uploaded. I look forward to your feedback.Fstanfordmd (talk) 02:02, 18 December 2014 (UTC)FstanfordmdFstanfordmd (talk) 02:02, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

You lifted a set of test questions - which have no place in an encyclopedia - from one of the sources. You can't copy anything into Wikipedia. The paraphrasing remains quite close to the source. The tone is promotional and is more in the style of a medical advice website than an encyclopedia. I suggest you create a draft in your userspace, studiously avoiding any form of copying from outside sources, and rewriting in the formal tone expected in an encyclopedia, and submit it at articles for creation. Acroterion (talk) 02:08, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

There are no test questions on the Obesity Medicine page. Please help me to understand what you are referring to. I do provide an abbreviated test content outline for the American Board of Obesity Medicine. If you would like for me to change that, I would be happy to oblige. Fstanfordmd (talk) 02:23, 18 December 2014 (UTC)FstanfordmdFstanfordmd (talk) 02:23, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

In addition, if you compare the Obesity Medicine page and content about the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the quality and referencing exceeds that of several medical pages such as: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Board_of_Plastic_Surgery 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Board_of_Preventive_Medicine 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Board_of_Psychiatry_and_Neurology 4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Board_of_Radiology ThanksFstanfordmd (talk) 02:26, 18 December 2014 (UTC)FstanfordmdFstanfordmd (talk) 02:26, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

You say there are not test questions and then say there are? You need to step back and look at it from the point of view of an encyclopedia. The test questions are a direct copy, however abbreviated, and not appropriate. I've removed them as a clear copyright violation. The content is way too closely paraphrased and promotional. It needs a complete rewrite. If you copy into Wikipedia again, you may be blocked. Acroterion (talk) 02:30, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

You also copied directly from here [2]]. Acroterion (talk) 02:33, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Should I create or speak to someone else to create a separate page for the American Board of Obesity Medicine similar to ones I note above? Thanks Fstanfordmd (talk) 02:39, 18 December 2014 (UTC)FstanfordmdFstanfordmd (talk) 02:39, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

If the organization is notable, it can be created, but you can't copy into it. As for the individual board members, unless they're notable enough for their own Wikipedia articles, they shouldn't be listed. Acroterion (talk) 02:41, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for your feedback on the American Board of Obesity Medicine. I will touch bases with the organization to let them know the feedback you have provided so that they may produce a proper page.Fstanfordmd (talk) 02:50, 18 December 2014 (UTC)FstanfordmdFstanfordmd (talk) 02:50, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Erm, they (and you) need to look at the conflict of interest guidelines closely. You're not precluded from editing with a conflict of interest, but you should follow best practices when you have a clear COI. We encourage experts to edit, particularly in medical topics, so it's a little bit of a tightrope walk. Acroterion (talk) 02:52, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

I will send over the comment you have posted to the persons in the organization as I think they may be best suited to construct their own page. I do have another question. What steps do I need to take to make sure that the close paraphrasing tag is removed on the current obesity medicine page?Fstanfordmd (talk) 03:40, 18 December 2014 (UTC)FstanfordmdFstanfordmd (talk) 03:40, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Rewrite it so that the language reflects the factual content of the source rather than just being a somewhat reworded version of the source. It's somewhat of a learned skill, but it can be done, though a thesaurus comes in handy at times. The best way is to write a heavily condensed summary, consciously avoiding similar words and word orders. Acroterion (talk) 03:50, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

I have rewritten the content in question (the definition) so that it will not be perceived as closely paraphrased. Will you please take a look at the content? ThanksFstanfordmd (talk) 04:54, 18 December 2014 (UTC)Fstanfordmd

Why are you a moronic dipshit?

Bruce McNaughton is one of the greatest minds alive. He is a leading candidate for the Nobel Prize in medicine. He invented the tetrode - this allowed the first recordings to be taken from populations of neurons, rather than just one. He pioneered mathematical techniques to isolate these signals. He has used the hippocampus - a part of the brain you may not have - his rats are probably smarter than you, to demonstrate that while a single cell might appear to randomly fire, using his techniques, which he has expanded to record from many cells, he demonstrated that across a population, complex synchronous signals are formed. So a rat's brain does calculus computations to navigate with integratedmemory with the cerebral cortex allowing it to correct for velocity. Interestingly, he recently showed - you seem like you probably sit around wasting your life smoking weed - that the effect of canabinoid receptor activation, which occurs with weed causes the theta synchrony - a word finally you might have heard of - theta - like the waves from an eeg machine - is distrupted by weed. To confirm this synchronous disruption was the causal factor in memory failure, he used some extremely clever techniques that for intelligent people are just a gold star we get that day, while developing a technique that will allow whole brain imaging with the detail of cellular and action potential level spatial and temporal resolution, such that the pharmacological model that dominates most dumbass neuroscientist's worldview will be broken up.

Why don't you go erase Terrance Sejnowski - he just shotgun sequenced huge populations of neurons and analyzed them at the base level focusing on methylation patterns which are critical to epigenomics - Or you could start with non-biased approaches to cluster analysis.

Do you know how to cut partial differential equations - that will be a start - the epigenomic paper is in Science within the last year or so - read that and go read what Guzowski, Barnes, Mcnaughton did with gene Arc - think about your genes coming under neuronal control and the fact you have no free will, that whatever dipshit notions you have - your little theories about why your girlfriend screwed some other guy - Neurobiological description will be the "reducing theory", providing a more complete level of description. Only, your dipshit theory will not map onto the materialistic brain, because you're a dumbass - it will be eliminated. This position is called "Eliminative Materialist". Now go delete Patricia Churchland.

Are you so backwards you want to go delete Francis Crick? and James Watson, have you heard of DNA? Go delete Einstein. post a note explaining the difference between special and general relativity, you ant.

Re: your offensive tirade above: the content of the article I deleted in 2008 was, in its entirety "Bruce McNaughton is a stackwalker." Whatever a "stackwalker" might be, it isn't a notable occupation. No mention of that Nobel. Is there any other conclusion about a common name you wish to jump to and spend 15 minutes writing insults about?

Now don't you feel embarassed? Acroterion (talk) 12:57, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

"You ant" was rather nice, I thought. This is the definition of ant at Urban Dictionary: A funny, good looking guy, usually young but not neccessarily. Very cheeky and jack-the-laddish. Often intelligent and mature for his age, quick-witted especially around people he's just met. The kind of guy you see in a corner at the party telling girls about travelling stories. Like a party animal but not as wacky or drunk. That's just how I see you! Maybe the user mellowed out right at the end of their post. (Nevertheless, I've indeffed them.) Bishonen | talk 15:36, 18 December 2014 (UTC).

I feel cheated! I was called a "monster" not so long ago but I have never had the opportunity to be given the accolade of "moronic dipshit"! You should frame this so you can cherish it for all eternity! You lucky duck you!--MONGO 16:35, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Monster? No, no. Little MONGO just varra big feet! [Bishzilla discreetly pours plaster into MONGO footprints.] bishzilla _ROARR!! 17:01, 18 December 2014 (UTC).

And hairy...think Hobit times ten.--MONGO 20:22, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

I thought that was funny too, but hey, I'm usually the one called "Ant" around here (with a capital A). Ed Abbey sometimes called people "pismires" which is a much more entertaining synonym for the industrious creature. Antandrus (talk) 16:34, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

I liked the "ant" too. After all, they're industrious, cooperative and community-minded, and the extra pair of limbs, not to mention the antennae and mandibles, can't help but be useful. As for the UD definition, why yes indeed. I'm often seen surrounded by women, all lovely, all devoted, as I tell them about fishing in the Keys with Papa, or about climbing K2: not for me the commonplace Everest. Acroterion (talk) 17:22, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

My cousin the Yeti says he saw you on K2. That's all the verification needed.--MONGO 20:22, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

The fishing trip with Hemingway is clear in my mind, despite the fact that I was only two in 1961. Acroterion (talk) 01:23, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

I thought you were thirty-nine for the first time in 1961.--Mr Fink (talk) 01:36, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Well, if you're really "mature for your age", per Urban Dictionary, you can't be more than twelve. Bishonen | talk 12:37, 19 December 2014 (UTC).

In fact, I think the last time I was informed that I was "mature for my age" was at about the age of twelve. That is,when I wasn't being an early adolescent jerk. If WP had been around in 1970 I'd have been sticking in "poop" (actually at twelve I'd have moved on to something more prurient) wherever I could and giggling at my boldness. Happily, 44 years on, I'm usually told that I look young for my age. Acroterion (talk) 18:04, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Following up on Obesity Medicine

I have rewritten the content in question (the definition) so that it will not be perceived as closely paraphrased. Will you please take a look at the content? If you agree, will you remove the tag about close paraphrasing? Thanks Fstanfordmd (talk) 15:17, 18 December 2014 (UTC) I'm just trying to get back in touch with you... I have rewritten the content in question (the definition) so that it will not be perceived as closely paraphrased. Will you please take a look at the content? If you agree, will you remove the tag about close paraphrasing? Thanks Fstanfordmd (talk) 02:11, 19 December 2014 (UTC)Fstanfordmd

I'll take a look when I get a few quiet minutes. Acroterion (talk) 02:12, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Thank you. I look forward to your response.Fstanfordmd (talk) 04:54, 19 December 2014 (UTC)Fstanfordmd

You are so stupid...

How dare you deleted my article..you think you are hero.....you can delete many article with your own....why you want to delete my article....is that wrong....?????you mean what you say is true.....

To which article do you refer? Acroterion (talk) 12:23, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

I'm getting mixed signals. Is he stupid or a hero? APK whisper in my ear 12:28, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Presumably the IP is referring to an article he wrote using an account, which means you have no way of identifying it. But it doesn't matter, does it? What you need to do is go delete your own articles, stupid! Bishonen | talk 12:32, 19 December 2014 (UTC).

It's that missing hippocampus: I knew I'd need it, but it went to the organ bank, along with my spleen and appendix and the extra lung, in exchange for pie. To the IP: we can't help you much if you don't tell us what article you are concerned with. A lot of articles get deleted, and if you tell me what it was, or what you account name is, I can tell you in more detail why it wasn't eligible for inclusion. Acroterion (talk) 12:45, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

[Concerned:] Your hippopotamus is missing? bishzilla _ROARR!! 17:45, 20 December 2014 (UTC).

It is. I made up for it by getting my wife a hippopotamus for Christmas, but it's a hippo-shaped clay planter and not the same at all. I wonder if "I Want a Hippocampus for Christmas" would be a hit? Acroterion (talk) 19:02, 20 December 2014 (UTC)

Following up on Obesity Medicine Once More

On your last post you mentioned that you would take a look at the Obesity Medicine definition on the Obesity Medicine page as it has been changed due to the concern for close paraphrasing. I am writing to follow up on this request. Please note that a read on the definition would likely take less than 30 seconds due to its brevity. I look forward to you looking into this. Thanks Fstanfordmd (talk) 15:33, 19 December 2014 (UTC)Fstanfordmd

It will take more than 30 seconds to do a conscientious review. Please remember that we're all volunteers, and at present my time is limited to short snatches of time between work and family commitments. I will review as soon as I can devote the appropriate attention. Acroterion (talk) 17:22, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for your response. I look forward to your review soon. Fstanfordmd (talk) 19:05, 19 December 2014 (UTC)Fstanfordmd

It looks much better. While I don't have access to most of those sources, it reads in a much more encyclopedic style and flows better. Acroterion (talk) 03:59, 21 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for taking a look. Thanks for the feedback.Fstanfordmd (talk) 10:38, 21 December 2014 (UTC)Fstanfordmd

A final note of forgivness

I'm sorry. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.13.17.49 (talk) 14:56, December 19, 2014

Déjà vu. APK whisper in my ear 20:03, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

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Imminent demise of English Wikipedia

Because you dared to block somebody. I got a speeding ticket once, but my attempt to close the interstate highway system failed, alas. That would have show'd 'em. Antandrus (talk) 02:01, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

(Followup): Darn, it's been deleted. It was funny. Oh well. Hey, merry Christmas and have a happy new year, and much editing pleasure in 2015. Antandrus (talk) 02:03, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Meta? There's a heavily-trafficked corner of the Internet, perfect for all kinds of denunciations. Merry Christmas! I'm busy washing china and silverware for the feast, advance food prep tomorrow. Acroterion (talk) 02:21, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

(talk page stalker)I once almost had Metta World Peace step on me during the Malice at the Palace, but I didn't even know meta-wikipedia existed. I have to cook the turkey tomorrow night, both of my kids and grandkids are coming over at 11:am Christmas day to eat 'dinner', before they have to go visit the in-laws. Not getting up at 5:am to cook a turkey. heh-heh Happy Holidays! Dave Dial (talk) 02:58, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

This year to my great delight we're doing Christmas not at my house, so I'll be driving, but not cooking/cleaning silverware/setting tables. Ahh. I did, however, promise to bring the rib roast. And wine. So someone will be glad to see me. Bringers of food are drink are greeted with smiles.  :) Antandrus (talk) 03:05, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Roast beef here, and it's huge, we'll have to get started early. Only four to share it, though, unless the neighbors come over, attracted by Irish whiskey. Acroterion (talk) 03:39, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Roast beef? Rare Who-roast beast is a feast I can't stand in the least! - Neutralhomer • Talk • 05:04, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

In about 24 hours your eyes will change from red to blue and your heart will grow three sizes too. Apparently nothing will be done about the green hair. Acroterion (talk) 13:32, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Question

Hello A. I saw that you had rev/del all of the personal attacks on NawlinWiki's talk page. I am wondering of the same should be done with the post that the person made on their talk page User talk:Ariel is in Arab-occupied Samaria. I blanked it but maybe it should be removed as well. Thanks for your time and cheers. MarnetteD|Talk 15:45, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Done. Jeremy's busy today. Acroterion (talk) 15:47, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Many thanks. MarnetteD|Talk 15:50, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Hope you are well

Don't let people bring you down. We RevDel'ed the attacks, blocked the IP+account, and I SPP'ed your page for two days. You're an admin, you can see what happened, and you're free to remove the protection early if you feel like it. Happy Holidays? ☺ · Salvidrim! · ✉ 16:52, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

No worries, our old friend Jeremy's got a little time on his hands, so it's nothing to take personally. Thanks for the protection, it's just as well since I'll be away from the Internet for long periods in the next few days. Acroterion (talk) 17:33, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

I proposed the article in question that you took to the BLP noticeboard for deletion

Please let me know if you agree, disagree, or have no opinion. Thanks. Afronig (talk) 21:10, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

He's sort of borderline notable, but I'd like to see real sources. I doubt the directory covers all of the territory the article does. Acroterion (talk) 21:13, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Yo Ho Ho

Dougweller (talk) is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Christmas, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone!

Spread the holiday cheer by adding {{subst:User:WereSpielChequers/Dec14c}} to your friends' talk pages.

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Security Issues Deleted

Could I ask that why the website security issues related to the Weather Channel is deleted? It is a big issue, even the architect behind the new TWC site contact the media to explain the issue. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Greenmow (talk • contribs) 03:19, 28 December 2014 (UTC)

It would be something that might be included if a significant attack resulted from the vulnerability. However, in the context of an encyclopedia article on a company that predicts the weather, a discussion of the organization's website vulnerability seems very tangential, not to mention that Wikipedia is effectively providing advice on how to attack the site. Acroterion (talk) 03:23, 28 December 2014 (UTC)

Posting of someone's address

I don't think it was done maliciously, but a person's address was posted in Talk:Dorothy Kilgallen (diff). If this is an issue, can you advise what steps, if any, I need to take? Thanks! - Location (talk) 04:23, 30 December 2014 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) I've requested an oversight. APK whisper in my ear 04:53, 30 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks to both of you! - Location (talk) 05:06, 30 December 2014 (UTC)

I'm sorry.

Goodbye.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.13.147.178 (talk) 14:49, 29 November 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.13.159.6 (talk)

Sleepy's

I presume you are still an active administrator, despite your lack of activity of late. PhiladelphiaInjustice has brought to my attention that the article cited reads like puffery. It lists the company's 800- number. That can't be right. He claims (and a quick look at the history shows a bit of bother between editors. Could you, if real life allows, take a look at it? If not, could you advice PhiladelphiaInjustice and me how to proceed? Paul, in Saudi (talk) 16:08, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

I've spent the past few days setting the basement to rights, more work to come. One of these days we'll get new HVAC, they promise, and I need to finish the space so the equipment can go in and we can de-clutter. A quick look makes me think that aggressive pruning of both the happy talk and the criticism is in order: I really don't care if it was a great place to work in 2007, nor do I care what Yelp, pissedconsumer or other social media state. No 800 numbers are appropriate, only a link to their official website. Phone numbers are effectively advertising, since they don't offer a path to expanded encyclopedic content. Acroterion (talk) 22:49, 6 January 2015 (UTC)

Would you propse I start doing my bit to edit this page, or is stronger medicine called for at this point? Paul, in Saudi (talk) 05:36, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Admin's Barnstar
	Dear Acroterion - My recent mistake on Wikipedia was not okay, and I am working towards understanding image policies. I am thankful for administrators like you, and I want to let you know that I am grateful. Thanks! CookieMonster755 (talk) 00:07, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

Thank you, and I appreciate your willingness to learn. As I've said before, virtually all images you see on the Internet are unusable on Wikipedia: every piece of text and every image has to be freely redistributable for any purpose, and that precludes any text or media that has a copyright, a claim of copyright, or a chance of being copyrighted. Acroterion (talk) 01:06, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

Taft

Thank you for the explanation. I believe my edits give insight into how the school is run. I am not just trying to spam and I apologize if it seemed that way. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Taftstudent999 (talk • contribs) 05:00, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

Wikipedia requires sources in major published media: your opinion or mine on school policy are not admissible here. Please remember that this is an encyclopedia, not a forum for airing views on how the school is run. Acroterion (talk) 05:03, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

I understand. I will try to find sources for what I've said. Thank you for your quick response — Preceding unsigned comment added by Taftstudent999 (talk • contribs) 05:12, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

By sources, we would typically mean two or three newspapers of national or major regional standing. You can't use your friends, the school newspaper or your own observations. Acroterion (talk) 05:15, 9 January 2015 (UTC)

Cat Creek, Montana

I just posted this to some admins. An urban legend/hoax campaign that has consumed hours of administrator time was about to happen again as same/another vandal has appeared. I saw the curious history of Doinhoodratstuff, and there you were!!!. Great job. FWiW Bzuk (talk) 02:11, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

Yeah, we're very familiar with Catcreekcitycouncil (talk · contribs), they appear to have some time on their hands. Acroterion (talk) 02:14, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

It's such a dumb crusade. The town was named after a mountain lion that was trapped in the creek. How that hoary story got transposed into a lion is another urban myth gone wild. FWiW Bzuk (talk) 02:20, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

RevDel

Hi, I recently saw your revision deletions here and here. I don't believe that they meet the revision deletion criteria. Would you reconsider the use of revdel? Thanks! Mike V • Talk 04:45, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

It has been the general practice to revdel Catcreekcitycouncil's edits on the basis of WP:DENY, or to eventually do a delete/restore on the target article histories once they've gone through their spate of vandalism. At present there are 119 deleted edits for Cat Creek, Montana: the vandalism campaign for that article alone overwhelms the valid edits. There are probably more than 1000 edits to anything vaguely cat-related in the same vein. Much the same can apply to edits by John Daker and David Beals socks, though at least their edits are less hoax-ish and it has not been a consistent practice to revdel their edits. The edits are not offensive, but the sheer mass of silly vandalism is disruptive. The Catcreek vandal has been active since 2012 when they were apparently a student or a group of students at a high school in California, and have been a consistent waste of time ever since. You've seen the SPI: while it's not explicitly discussed in the revdel criteria, the repeated insertion of hoaxes over a period of years seems to me to be "purely disruptive." Maybe they'll grow up one day, in the meantime, let's not feed the troll. Acroterion (talk) 13:36, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

Nous sommes Charlie

Je ne voulais offenser personne mais je pense que les messages ne peuvent pas être supprimées -95.114.24.235 (talk) 01:35, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

S'il vous plaît ne pas utiliser les pages de discussion pour faire des déclarations, même si nous pouvons symathize avec le sentiment . Ces pages sont à la discussion sur l'amélioration de la sujet . Acroterion (talk) 01:42, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

Les gens meurent et tout écoutent.. mais dans quelques semaines, le monde va oublier. Le message doit être entendu. Où est ici la liberté d'expression? -95.114.24.235 (talk) 02:03, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

Wikipedia est une encyclopédie , pas un forum pour la liberté d'expression. Voir WP:FREESPEECH (en englais). Acroterion (talk) 02:10, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

Je comprends maintenant un peu mieux pourquoi il a été annulé. Merci 95.114.24.235 (talk) 02:26, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

Parce qu'il ne contribue pas à rendre l'article mieux. C'est une bonne déclaration, mais pas là. Merci de votre compréhension. Acroterion (talk) 02:31, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

Rotogrinders - Notability

Hey, Rotogrinders is notable for being the a major online community content generator for the newly blossoming daily fantasy sports industry - citation: http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/tech/2014/08/31/nashvilles-rotogrinderscom-making-waves-fantasy/14896907/ It's a valid, legitimate company based out of Nashville TN.

What additional citations and ref should I have added or can I add to contest the speedy deletion? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeremypenguin (talk • contribs) 05:07, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

The article made no assertion of why the company is notable, it just describes its existence. For citations, soucres from beyond Nashville would be helpful, to show that the company should be mentioned on a global website. Acroterion (talk) 12:32, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

Okay, so mentions by Forbes.com http://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2014/10/08/nbc-sports-expands-presence-in-daily-fantasy-with-rotogrinders-partnership/ and it's partnership with NBC Sports would have done that. Is it possible to retrieve the stub that was deleted or do I need to start over from Scratch? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jeremypenguin (talk • contribs) 17:16, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

I'll drop it into User:Jeremypenguin/sandbox for you to develop. The Forbes link helps greatly. Acroterion (talk) 17:44, 12 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi Acroterion!

Thank you for intervention and time. I was named as hacker 32 years ago by an american TRS80-III User (an american missionary) here in Belém-PA.

About Oscar Niemeyer's dispute for the Article's photo I'll win.

1st) It is my best and more important portfolio's photo.

2nd) It was an exclusive angle from an special and historical moment.

3rd) Niemeyer is in the top of National Theater (projected by himself) with the Cathedral of Brazil's Capital under his left hand.

4th) This photo represents more than 20 lenses and all the architects by a 94 years old professional in charge.

My objector is in job for vanity and other non-noble feelings.

And... I'm a Chess Player... - I Promoted a Brian Storm to him.

Best Regards

RevDel on ANI

Hi Acroterion, I've removed the RevDel you placed on this edit summary as I can't see a reason for it to be deleted. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 03:55, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

I also don't think RD3 applies to the edit summary, but I guess it's in admin discretion territory. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 03:57, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

Considering they were a rehash of the bizarre accusations, I felt the summaries needed to go too, whether or not they included the entirety of ... whatever the accusations were meant to convey. I'm still trying to figure it out. Acroterion (talk) 04:02, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

And yes, Arthur's summary should have stayed. Acroterion (talk) 04:05, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Admin's Barnstar
	For dealing with a conspiracy so well that no non-admin will know that there was a conspiracy that there never was. Robert McClenon (talk) 15:44, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, I have to keep up my Illuminati points - I can trade them for free miles or gas points. Acroterion (talk) 17:35, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

Upload image question.

Dear Acroterion - I have a question. Would uploading a organization image to Wikipedia by aloud by "fair use" or would it be copyrighted? Or does it depend? Thanks! CookieMonster755 (talk) 18:58, 17 January 2015 (UTC)

Well, it depends. Can you provide a link to the image or a description? Acroterion (talk) 21:57, 17 January 2015 (UTC)

@Acroterion: - Twin Towers Alliance logo - This is the link for the logo I was wondering about, if it can be uploaded to Wikipedia for an article. Fairuse or copyright? --CookieMonster755 (talk) 08:10, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

It would have to be under fair use. See WP:LOGO for a detailed discussion of how to do this and how it should be justified. Be careful about resolution: it should be just big enough to look OK and no more. Acroterion (talk) 19:14, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

I uploaded the logo, but if you don't mind, could you check to see if i filled out the information correctly? CookieMonster755 (talk) 21:48, 18 January 2015 (UTC)

The entire header is not really de minimis: I would only use the actual logo, the image is both too big and too much of the outside content to qualify as fair use of a logo. Your rationale is fine. Do you want me to delete it and you can give it another try? Acroterion (talk) 02:18, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

Yes, please delete the photo, and I will upload it with only the logo. CookieMonster755 (talk) 04:04, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

Trolling expungement

Please do the world a service and conceal this entry too. Thank you very much. Hertz1888 (talk) 03:24, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

Done, thanks for catching the omission. Acroterion (talk) 03:28, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

Caisson (lock gate)

Thanks for closing the ANEW. Please see Caisson (lock gate) - I have no idea why this editor is so keen to delete it again. Andy Dingley (talk) 15:06, 21 January 2015 (UTC)

Sockpuppet of David Beals

Do you mind blocking him on Commons as well, if you have that capability? https://commons.wikimedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=User:Dbigcargon

And deleting the ceiling fan image he keeps substituting for the Mohonk aerial view? https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mohonk_Mountain_House_2011_View_of_Mohonk_Guest_Rooms_from_One_Hiking_Trail_FRD_3205.jpg (don't delete the correct image, just his fan "version"). Thanks. Softlavender (talk) 03:49, 23 January 2015 (UTC)

And can you re-semi-protect Mohonk Mountain House so he won't do it again? Softlavender (talk) 03:51, 23 January 2015 (UTC)

I would block him on Commons if I could, but I'm not an admin over there, so I've done the next best thing and reported him. I think I'll leave Mohonk Mountain House alone for now and see if other socks appear: he usually has several. Acroterion (talk) 03:53, 23 January 2015 (UTC)

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Dumas Brothel

Hello Acroterion,

May seem out of the blue but since you apparently have experience in the area of buildings and the like, could you do a GA review of the Dumas Brothel article. I as because articles in the "Arts and Architecture" section tend to languish for months (the oldest ones has been there since late October and early November. Out of 41 articles there, 3 are on review) and I'd like for this not to happen to that article. Understand completely if you can't. Cheers, --ceradon (talk • contribs) 03:42, 25 January 2015 (UTC)

Sure, as long as you're not in a hurry, I'll do it this week as time and employment/house renovation work permit. I was looking at that picture and recall that there are a multitude of wires out front: that was the only angle that didn't portray a lot of wires with a building behind them. Acroterion (talk) 03:48, 25 January 2015 (UTC)

Firstly, thank you. And, nah, not really in a hurry . --ceradon (talk • contribs) 04:36, 25 January 2015 (UTC)

List of law enforcement agencies in New York

Could you please look at the recent edit history of this page. An editor with an unpronouncable user name has taken exception with my cites. He seems like a serious editor, and so I am trying to see his point. I regret that I am failing. These are just cites that show the two police departments are real. Am I being unreasonable? As always, I value your thoughts. Paul, in Saudi (talk) 06:06, 26 January 2015 (UTC)

The objection (apart from the repetitive cites, which can be named and consolidated) is that the cites should show basic existence rather than point to an event in which the departments are peripheral. Acroterion (talk) 02:11, 27 January 2015 (UTC)

Well, I asked you for a ruling, so it would rude not ot accept it. I shall let it be, as they say. Tell you what, if you could look at the first two entries in List of law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania, the city police department section you can see I made a stab at consolidating repetitive cites. If you can show me what I did wrong I will fix that page up. Thank you again. Paul, in Saudi (talk) 05:59, 27 January 2015 (UTC)

Delition of DiY networking page

Hello, you delete the DiY networking page. However this action does not meet the promoting a specific person criteria because there were enough references from scientific papers and journals from diverse researchers. Please answer in my talk page. Thank you. Christostsiaras (talk) 18:12, 28 January 2015 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/GamerGate closed

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Sukhoi Su-25

Can you keep an eye on this article. It has been the object of operatives that are trying to change the specifications page to bolster a completely spurious claim by Russia that a Ukrainian SU-25 was responsible for the downing of MH17. FWiW Bzuk (talk) 12:17, 29 January 2015 (UTC)

Again? I've watchlisted it. The editor that "corrected" it could be warned for deliberately inserting false information, but I'll let it be for now unless they pursue it. Acroterion (talk) 13:03, 29 January 2015 (UTC)

Deleting an article

Hey, could you delete Deepesh Krishnan? It clearly meets CSD A7, but the author keeps removing the A7 tag. Since that would remove it from the CSD-tagged category, an admin might not find it. Thanks, Origamite^ⓣⓒ 01:29, 30 January 2015 (UTC)

Done. Acroterion (talk) 01:35, 30 January 2015 (UTC)

Explanation

There was no intent to attack Bbb23. I shared the mere fact that this editor has deleted articles 5,000 times more than he has created articles, and he/she has blocked 2,000 more people than unblocked people. These data are posted on his/her talk page as the only data about this editor. Wonder if such a high ratio of delete to create can allow somebody to qualify for the privilege of being an "editor". If mentioning the same data are considered "attack", then I am truly sorry and have learned something new.S.Burntout123 (talk) 05:25, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure I've deleted more things than Bbb23 has, it goes with being an admin. You're verging on harassment, though, with the repeated posts, the "neovandalism" essay the and needling. As I said, please stop. Acroterion (talk) 05:32, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

Even their "apologies" seem to move this user closer to a block for WP:CIR and WP:BATTLE. Amazing. --Kinu ^t/_c 17:07, 1 February 2015 (UTC)

User: 82.5.165.92

Hello Acroterion, Many thanks for action regarding the above vandal. Best regards, David, David J Johnson (talk) 10:50, 4 February 2015 (UTC)

Advice needed please

Hello Acroterion. I need some advice from an admin so I hope you don't mind me messaging you. I found your name at WP:AIV which led me to your edits and these show me that you are somewhere near your editing device as I write to you. Basically I requested a move at Talk:Pustec but since discussing the subject in more detail with Local Hero, I now realise that the move was in error. Only two people voted and both opposed as I too would now oppose knowing what I do. My question is, since the move was requested do I as proposer have the right to make the changes so as to remove its category status (I've struck it out but won't do any more). If not, is there a procedure for proposers in this case? If not, then can I simply request you as an admin close the discussion, there really is no reason now for anyone to favour the move since it was a misguided request on my part. Thanks. --Oranges Juicy (talk) 13:18, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

You can close the discussion as proposer under these circumstances, or I can close it for you. I'll go ahead and close it. Acroterion (talk) 13:26, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

Thanks. This time I'll "watch and learn how the job is done"! --Oranges Juicy (talk) 13:28, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

Yes, well ... I haven't closed one in a long time and had to look up the instructions, but it's pretty simple. Acroterion (talk) 13:41, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

Brianna Wu

Is Breitbart usually considered an unreliable source? 3hunna (talk) 23:11, 14 February 2015 (UTC)

Nearly always. Don't do that again. Acroterion (talk) 23:12, 14 February 2015 (UTC)

Wild Mary Sudik

Copied from User talk:Acroterion/New articles

Ah, you're welcome! I was pleased to see the article in the first place, so naturally I was even more excited to edit and expand it somewhat with information I was able to easily gather since I have been in the oil and gas business for 30 years now. I have been to the well site a number of times, once as a rookie landman on a field trip sponsored by my employer, and on other occasions just to soak up the history there.

I am somewhat of a greenhorn here on Wiki and as such I was completely flabbergasted by your experience and the number of articles you have written and edited. The volume of your work is massive, and the quality is excellent. There must be thousands of hours of work invested in your articles. I have written JUST ONE article, Herbert Strong (golfer), and it took me more than a month to get it done. And then a guy came along and deleted half of it, but he did make some improvements (believe it or not) after whitewashing half of my hard work. I guess a rookie editor like me just has to take the punishment. I suppose I did have some unnecessary "puffery" in it since Mr. Strong is my grandfather. That has since been removed by the other editor and also by myself.

Of the articles you've written, one in particular caught my attention - other than Mary Sudik - Glacier Park Lodge. My home town is Kalispell, Montana so being from that area I have actually stayed at the lodge a couple of times. As a high school kid I worked at a nearby restaurant in Babb, Montana to make money in the summers. I must admit I was not a very good waiter. The funnest part about that job was when I got off work. There was a pond on the nearby Blackfeet Indian Reservation at Browning and I used to go there every day after work and catch a couple dozen or more brook trout. I think the government stocked the fish in there because, literally, I could catch a fish on almost every single cast of my bait.

Nice photo of the TWA structure by Saarinen! I like the way you centered it so perfectly in the frame. --EditorExtraordinaire (talk) 17:40, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, you're very kind. Many of the articles I've written have had something to do with the National Register of Historic Places. It does take a little while to get the knack, and you must detach yourself from the subject as much as you can. I wrote the Sudik article as part of a series of petroleum-related NRHP articles, which branched off to include Jackson Barnett, who I suspect (but can't prove) was an inspiration for The Beverly Hillbillies. I also wrote the Devil's Cigarette Lighter, about that time, which got a lot of hits as a WP:DYK article, and which still gets a lot of hits. Nowadays I have much to do in real life at work and at home - I spent the weekend cutting holes in 100-year-old plaster walls to run lines as part of a geothermal HVAC project, so my participation at WP has declined over the past year.

The odd thing about the Glacier Park Lodge is that, even though it's a slam-dunk National Historic Landmark or NRHP entry, it's neither, and it's not documented all that well. We've stayed at the lodge once, around 2000, I think, and passed through a couple of other times. It's a remarkable building.

Keep up the good work, and remember that there's a steep learning curve. If you have any questions, please ask any time. Acroterion (talk) 13:19, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

There is a steep learning curve! I have already made some errors that I regret. Good luck with the geothermal project - sounds like a lot of manual labor involved with that. --EditorExtraordinaire (talk) 14:42, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

Page creation for Ricochet.com

I created a page called "Ricochet.com" first, then created an additional page called "Ricochet (website)." They have identical content, but I wished for the second page to be kept, as the name was more in line with what I saw as normal on Wikipedia. Both pages were immediately tagged for deletion, and the second page was ultimately deleted, although I expressed to the moderators that only the first page should be removed. If you could change the name from "Ricochet.com" to "Ricochet (website)" I would appreciate it. Also, there have been notices on the page concerning its content and the way it was written. I have tried to write objectively on this subject, but apparently it still does not meet Wikipedia standards. If you could assist me in learning how to write more in line with the standards here, or could point me to resources which would assist me in this, it would again be appreciated.

--Braydenslv (talk) 02:41, 18 February 2015 (UTC)

You could move it, though that might not be possible until you've got more edits. On examination, consensus seems to be to go with the Website (website) rather than website.com, so I probably deleted the wrong format. I do not entirely agree with the stated deletion rationale and am on the fence about deletion overall. I'll take another look. Acroterion (talk) 02:45, 18 February 2015 (UTC)

On a second look, the Atlantic article clinches notability. I've left the advert tag, you could probably make it a little more just-the-facts, but it's not obviously promotional. I've moved it to the consensus name. Acroterion (talk) 02:51, 18 February 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Editor's Barnstar
	Thank you for your GA review @Dumas Brothel. Don't have to apologize that it took long. Real life comes first. Cheers! ceradon (talk • contribs) 16:11, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

Master?

Curious who the puppetmaster of TheGreenPenOfHope is. The comments by the user reminds me of a past encounter with a user, but I can't place when/where and it's driving me nuts. EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 04:18, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

I don't know who the master is, but you can't create another account to needle other users. Acroterion (talk) 04:20, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

Okay. Maybe I'll wake up in the middle of the night remember who/when/where it was. EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 04:23, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

Better to get a good night's sleep and not worry about it, but if you do think of it, let me know. Acroterion (talk) 04:36, 20 February 2015 (UTC)

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LAUNCH Incubator page deleted

Hi - it seems as though you have flagged a page my friend tried to upload. It was for the Launch Incubator. She was flagged for speedy deletion.

Can we get the page re-added perhaps? Thanks for your help! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jordancstone (talk • contribs) 20:49, 21 February 2015 (UTC)

plz send me lists of distributed components-based frameworks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 39.36.34.43 (talk) 09:25, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for the advice, won't happen again

Hi, I apologize for having posted a viral rumour on Wiki, I am not from the US and hadn't realized I had to go by the rules over there. Many thanks!

Peaceandpie (talk) 10:23, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

It's not a US thing, it's an encyclopedia thing. Don't post rumors on Wikipedia. Acroterion (talk) 12:31, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

Re: deletion of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactive-web-pages

Good day,

Is it possible to recover the content of the deleted wiki page and if so could you consider sharing it via a reply to this message ?

Thank you! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.117.25.240 (talk) 22:15, 24 February 2015 (UTC)

Nope? Not possible or merely unwilling ? Saddened by your overzealous attitude but hoping to receive attention and support without residing to the manners I noticed that captivated your attention above and below this request. Thank you for your help and contribution to Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Maximaker (talk • contribs) 12:50, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

Sorry about that, I'd missed this request because of all the big words below and an incipient cold. Now that you've signed in with your account I can place the deleted content into a sandbox in your userspace. Acroterion (talk) 16:00, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

Located at User:Maximaker/sandbox. Acroterion (talk) 16:05, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

On sanctimony

Hello.

It's been some time since we last conversed.

As it very well should be--after all, what impetus could their possibly be behind a frequent dialogue between us two? We hardly know each other, after all.

You may forget the circumstances under which we met. At the time, you were remonstrating me for a certain philippic I posted---on the GG article talk page, no less.

As I recall, your justification was that I was using Wikipedia as a 'soapbox to denigrate people'.

At the time, I was oblivious to the megalithic hypocrisy of this statement. Now, however?

Let's just the say the pot and kettle and doubled over on the floor, wracked with guffaws of spasmodic laughter.

My post was openly libelous--this, I am not contesting.

Tu quoque, however.

If you're going to remonstrate me for spreading libel, perhaps you should examine the adjoining article with a bit more studiousness.

As you most likely do not recall, the GG article--especially the opening passage--is rife with enough unwarranted libel to make even the most jaded polemicist lime green with envy. Why, you might even say that the editors were using the article as a soapbox to denigrate people. Living people, no less.

Moreover, they seem to believe that quantity is immaterial. In actuality, however, it magnifies the seriousness of the transgression. Thus far, however, no action has been taken to rectify it, or to vilify the perpetrators. At best, this is inattentiveness. At worst, this is complicity. Seeing as how this manifestation of the article has been so long abiding, I'm inclined to believe that it is the latter.

Libel alone is an abject offense by our criteria--libel without citations, however, is doubly so.

As you may recall. the chief complaint of my post was that the opening section does not adduce even a single source to substantiate its allegations. This is easily verifiable--I invite you to examine the document.

As such, your pretensions towards precluding libel are betrayed for the meaningless superfluities they are by this blatant double standard. Ergo, I'm somewhat dubious about your efficacy as an arbiter of such things.

This offense does not dismiss my own--however, it calls your conduct into question.

I await your rebuttal. Ghost Lourde (talk) 22:33, 24 February 2015 (UTC)

?

This isn't a debate. I declined to unblock you because it was clear that you thought it was fine to dump 210K of other people's talk back onto the page so you could post nasty snark. You can make your case concerning GamerGate's lead at the relevant talkpage, sans policy violations, if you wish. Just don't use the talkpage again as a forum for your personal analysis, and don't call anyone a "smug hipster pustule." If that happens again, you'll be topic-banned if you're lucky, or just blocked. Leave the ten-dollar words at home. Other editors are more likely to take you more seriously if you don't communicate in such an mannered style. Acroterion (talk) 23:57, 24 February 2015 (UTC)

Actually, that was a mistake. My apologies--I did not mean to delete any content. Leave the ten-dollar words at home? And here you are remonstrating me for 'nasty snark'. You know, I at least attempt to maintain a pretense of civility, you know--sans the aforementioned incident. Moreover, I never posited that this was a debate--I was merely curious regarding your inaction upon certain issues. No matter, however. Insomuch as you promise to stay your blocks if I comport myself in a regulated fashion, I'll be opining upon much the same issues once more--in that so mannered style of mine. Ghost Lourde (talk) 18:53, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

Acroterion: You might want to take a look at [3] on the GamerGate talk page -- already hatted by TRPoD, but .... MarkBernstein (talk) 19:44, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

That went about the way I expected it to. However, mere pomp isn't a sanctionable offense. Acroterion (talk) 22:28, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

@Ghost Lourde: However, wasting other editors' time and not taking the encyclopedia and its processes seriously on controversial topics have been sanctioned, and have been in the topic at hand. If you persist in treating the encyclopedia as a stage upon which to parade your talent for circumlocution rather than as a well-written source of knowledge, you might face difficulties. Acroterion (talk) 00:32, 27 February 2015 (UTC)

Obama Conspiracy Theory Edit

Sorry about the Barack Obama religion conspiracy theories edit. I thought it saying "false" was a clear subjective opinion and thus not being an impartial page. Wasn't trying to vandalize or support the claims on the page or anything. That is my mistake. — Preceding unsigned comment added by TropicAces (talk • contribs)

Don't worry about it, happy editing! Acroterion (talk) 00:40, 25 February 2015 (UTC)

RD2 Request

Hi, I was hoping you would be able to perform a RD2 / RD3 on 107.139.240.12 and 199.116.175.21 , both are racist personal attacks and edit summaries. thanks Pvpoodle (talk) 05:00, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

I've taken care of the worst of them. Acroterion (talk) 13:16, 26 February 2015 (UTC)

Asteroid Day

You deleted the declararion. what would you suggest instead, just add a quote from the declaration? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.255.232.129 (talk) 19:45, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

A short excerpt would be good, the whole thing becomes excessively large compared to the overall content and has a promotional tinge. Acroterion (talk) 20:24, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

What about this in Quotation, since its the 3 main GOALS:

1. Employ available technology to detect and track Near-Earth Asteroids that threaten human populations via governments and private and philanthropic organisations.
2. A rapid hundred-fold acceleration of the discovery and tracking of Near-Earth Asteroids to 100,000 per year within the next ten years.
3. Global adoption of Asteroid Day, heightening awareness of the asteroid hazard and our efforts to prevent impacts, on June 30, 2015. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Starmusfestival (talk • contribs) 20:40, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

Tungsten Network

Dear Acroterion,

I would like to create a page for Tungsten Network which is an London Stock Exchange listed e-invoicing company like Basware and Ariba for which wikipedia pages already exist.

My previous page was deleted as it breached certain criteria. I would like to create a page for Tungsten Network that does meet the criteria. Please could you offer guidance so that my new one will not be deleted.

Thank You,

Chemistdude — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chemistdude (talk • contribs) 14:26, 1 March 2015 (UTC)

Sjc229

You just blocked Sjc229 (talk · contribs). A sock, Art though mad brotherin? (talk · contribs), just recreated Chief Kirby if you want to delete it and possibly create protect that page since this is its third reincarnation. APK whisper in my ear 03:56, 2 March 2015 (UTC)

Banninated and salted. Thanks for the spot. Acroterion (talk) 04:02, 2 March 2015 (UTC)

Creating a Page

Hi My Name is Amanda, I wish to create a page called Villa Velmarie. I had previously created the page however I made a mistake and also made a page called Ville Velmarie and both were deleted Via speedy deletion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amp48 (talk • contribs) 08:42, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

The articles appear to be promoting a new hotel. Wikipedia does not accept advertising. Acroterion (talk) 12:38, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

• Amp48 -- Please read WP:NOTSOAPBOX for more Information about why Wikipedia is not a place for promotional or soapbox articles :) Sincerely a friendly talk page stalker, CookieMonster755 (talk) 20:20, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for reverting the IP on my talk page, very much appreciated! I see the range has also been blocked now. --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 20:36, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

Block of User_talk:Hsbdfnrndnd

Hello. I am going through the requests for unblock on IRC and I am currently handling this user. The explanation given in the unblock request[4] seems plausible to me. Given the new information do you think that this may have been a misunderstanding of how the wiki works? How do you feel about an unblock if I keep an eye on the user? Chillum 02:40, 10 March 2015 (UTC)

OK with me, provided they're not a sock of David Beals, who has plagued that particular article. Acroterion (talk) 02:49, 10 March 2015 (UTC)

However, there is ceiling fan image vandalism going on right now at Commons, so I'm very suspicious. See the file delinker edit. You might want to talk to INeverCry, who protected the file a few minutes ago after it was overwritten with a ceiling fan. Acroterion (talk) 03:01, 10 March 2015 (UTC)

And now checkuser says it's Beals, along with two more socks. Acroterion (talk) 03:07, 10 March 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for clarifying. The contributions seemed so generic it did not occur to me that it may be a sock puppet. I was not aware of the history of the article. Chillum 03:36, 10 March 2015 (UTC)

Question in the article "Limerick (poetry)"

Someone asked "when?" right after "and in the United States in 1902, but in recent years." What is this? Try to look @ it and then let me know on my talk page . Here's the link Limerick_(poetry)#Origin_of_the_name Συντάκτης 02:48, 12 March 2015 (UTC)

They're asking that someone make the "in recent years" statement more specific and to pin it down to at least a decade, depending on the source. "In recent years" will eventually become outdated, so we would avoid things like "presently," "currently" and "in recent years" where we can. 03:07, 12 March 2015 (UTC)Acroterion (talk)

Small observation- neptunes trident has established a fairly thorough history of editing BLP a content with very little concern for policy or even decency. I have a bias in this as I was involved in three AFDs for articles he wrote all of which were in violation of wikipedias BLP policies. In my honest opinion I didn't see this user ever caring about following BLP guidleines or even paying attention to them. Neptunes trident was previously blocked for two weeks after using a sock puppet to edit BLP after he had gotten blocked for edit warring over the same article. It is reassuring to see someone stand up to this type of wiki-bully, but my concern is that he will continue where he left off wreaking havoc after the block is lifted. What wiki policy exists to keep someone like this from continually abusing their privileges as regards to editing BLP articles?17:27, 12 March 2015 (UTC)Shark310