User talk:RashersTierney/Archive 11

Roma in Bulgaria

I have just some basics in Bulgarian, cannot really help. However, I have spent quite a long time in Bulgaria and even if these newspapers aren't explicitly xenophobic like Ataka, I can tell you that stereotypes against gypsies and pure antiziganism are quite common and "kind of accepted" within Bulgarian society. That's why it would be better IMO delete those statements and BG newspapers references until we find neutral and reliable sources. Skull33 (talk) 22:45, 7 November 2012 (UTC)

I've spent some time there too, with mostly very fond memories, but visits to Roma projects was an eye-opener. I know that not all Bulgarians are comfortable with stereo-typing, but there is a populist press tendency to scape-goat. The main point here is that stuffing biased tabloid articles into the article breaches NPOV. Looking forward to working with you to see this through. RashersTierney (talk) 00:01, 8 November 2012 (UTC)

WARNING

Good day, this is in response to your post on my talkpage --> This is your only warning; if you make personal attacks on other people again, as you did at Prohibition in the United States, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. Comment on content, not on other contributors or people.

Can you please explain why: 1) You have not left a warning message on Rjensen's talkpage for calling me a "fanatic"??? 2) You have changed my correct edit in the Prohibition in the United States article, where the comma was placed incorrectly??

87.232.1.48 (talk) 17:05, 10 November 2012 (UTC) me

In answer to #1 - because your attack on the editor in question was not the first instance of unacceptable edit summaries on your part; and #2 - disputes over content should be resolved at Talk Pages. As the initiating editor, the onus is on you to make a case for change in the event of disagreement. Edit warring can also result in a block. RashersTierney (talk) 19:23, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

What kind of apology was that? In any event, I'll accept. Your welcome. Also don't edit my talkpage again. 87.232.1.48 (talk) 20:37, 10 November 2012 (UTC)Me

Strange edit

Can you explain this edit? It seems to me to replace perfectly good punctuation with strange punctuation that makes nonsense of the sentence. Have I misunderstood? Whatever you think of an editor and/or his or her edit summaries, that does not justify reverting a perfectly constructive edit. JamesBWatson (talk) 10:47, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

We clearly disagree on what constitutes "a perfectly constructive edit". Evidently there was disagreement as to its merit. RashersTierney (talk) 11:43, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

What? You mean you actually think that "Rather than reducing crime it seemed, Prohibition had transformed the cities into battlegrounds" is properly punctuated, and better than "Rather than reducing crime, it seemed Prohibition had transformed the cities into battlegrounds"? JamesBWatson (talk) 17:52, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

My view on the merit of the change to content was probably clouded by a series of provocative edit summaries by this editor. Point taken. RashersTierney (talk) 19:18, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

Yes. The anonymous editor was certainly "provocative". However, it is best if you can avoid being dragged down to his/her level. Otherwise there is a danger that the focus of attention may become problems with your editing, and the original problem (in this case the anon editor's aggressive and contemptuous edit summaries) may fade into the background. I have even known cases where a good editor has allowed himself to be provoked into actions which have led to his being blocked, while the real trouble maker has got away scot free. JamesBWatson (talk) 19:45, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

I understand. RashersTierney (talk) 19:48, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Just to let you know that your wide-ranging contributions are appreciated! Edwardx (talk) 11:30, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Many thanks Ed. RashersTierney (talk) 10:22, 20 November 2012 (UTC)

Today's edit

Hi, sorry for over-writing your amendment. I thought it was necessary first of all to clear up the discrepancy of having two identical paragraphs in the article, before any further editing should be done. I waited for weeks before moving that paragraph into the Historical Developments section, to allow debate and get rid of an annoying IP who kept deleting it altogether (the IP was blocked). I didn't expect this mess! Hohenloh ⁺ 16:05, 3 December 2012 (UTC)

No problem H. It got very messy and confusing with the IP hoo-ha. Hopefully things will at last settle down. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 16:11, 3 December 2012 (UTC)

"Romi" NOT "Romani"

In Romania they called themselves "Romi" for decades. The term "Romani" is VERY confusing because that is how Romanians call themselves in Romania, and elsewhere. Gypsies have NOTHING to do with Romanians history wise, ethnicity wise, no connection what so ever. Calling them that only confuses those who are reading that page.

"Roma" is also a misleading name they gave themselves, and are using through Europe, and with that are giving "Romanians" a bad reputation because not everyone will KNOW how they have absolutely NO relation to Romanians.

I don't understand why they are continually trying to escape their Indian origins for one, and second why step away from the Gypsy name!? they are migrants by nature, so they need to accept that, and not pretend they are something else, and associate themselves with nations that they have nothing in common with.

Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.65.70.141 (talk) 11:20, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

What people are called in Romanian is irrelevant here. This is English language Wikipedia. Your edit broke a link to the relevant article and was reverted. RashersTierney (talk) 11:34, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

chooperbob67 here -- have some quesitons for you about removing my entries. thanks!

12/6/12; 300pm: Hi there. I am new to Wiki entries and was not promoting anything? I was pointing out another work of art on the topic(s) of crucifixion and altar boy abuse ... can I re-enter these removing where it was presented - remove the dates - was that the problem? let me know -- not trying to upset you but ... kindof unsure why you are accusing me of something i haven't done (not from my view anyhow) -- how do we fix this AND include informaition about this piece that has impacted many folks this week. Thanks!! Maybe you could hlpe me re-write it properly for submission from the 3 entries you removed it from yesterday? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chopperbob67 (talk • contribs) 20:05, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

You appear to have a conflict of interest in relation to this piece of art, and so may not be in the best position to judge its merit for inclusion objectively. I'll add a welcome template to your page which will give useful links on how the system is supposed to work around here. I would strongly advise against re-adding the content without at least discussing the issue on the relevant Talk Pages first, but judging from the responses so far from other editors, I doubt very much they will be accepted. RashersTierney (talk) 20:50, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

Overlink

No problem, but actually I tend to agree entirely with: Generally, a link should appear only once in an article, but if helpful for readers, links may be repeated in infoboxes, tables, image captions, footnotes, and at the first occurrence after the lead, as stated in WP:OVERLINK. I'll assume you prefer to use a "generally" exception. ww2censor (talk) 10:02, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

I had spotted the IPs addition and considered reverting on the spot. Just to see how many other links there were, I did a search, and surprisingly found just one. My 'undoing' of yours was a marginal call. I really hope you don't mind, and if you think policy slightly favours your call, I won't dispute. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 11:04, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Scottish Gypsy/Travellers

Hi, I replied to the post about the name change of the Scottish Travellers page. Kind regardsUthican (talk) 06:59, 10 December 2012 (UTC)

I've responded at the article TP, which I have on watch. There really isn't a need to remind me here. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 10:53, 10 December 2012 (UTC)

Iona Institute Page

Rashers - i have references the page correctly now - so would it be possible to add it back into the page. The current page on iONA is from 2007 and leaves out large gaps

Jimmy — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jimmyobrien (talk • contribs) 22:21, 14 December 2012 (UTC)

Short answer, I'll have a look, but not tonight. RashersTierney (talk) 00:11, 15 December 2012 (UTC)

James Nesbitt

Hi. Do you have this article on your watchlist? I do but do not check Wikipedia on a regular basis anymore so am unable to check in on this so-called "nationality" issue that has suddenly arisen. The article used to call him "an actor from Northern Ireland" to sidestep any arguments but somewhere along the way it changed to "Northern Irish" and now, for whatever reason, "British". Bradley0110 (talk) 16:34, 27 December 2012 (UTC)

Hi Bradley. No, I haven't had the page on watch for long. It came to my attention when IPs changed Gerry Adams' nationality to 'British', and saw they had done the same on a number of other article without discussion. WRT Nesbitt, "an actor from Northern Ireland" is a better option in the absence of a definite self-identification, and I have no problem with that description being restored. In fairness, it seems you yourself changed 'from Northern Ireland' to 'Northern Irish' with this edit in 2007. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 16:56, 27 December 2012 (UTC)

Thank you

Your care and concern, and your intervention, are all appreciated. — O'Dea (talk) 23:35, 29 December 2012 (UTC)

No problem. Happy New Year, and continued happy editing! RashersTierney (talk) 23:39, 29 December 2012 (UTC)

IT Archives

I do not have an Irish Times subscription but I do have a Highbeam account. I can see if it contains something from the Irish Times if you like. — O'Dea (talk) 17:24, 30 December 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for reminder. I actually have Highbeam access myself and found the article in question. (Note to self - remember Highbeam) RashersTierney (talk) 17:42, 30 December 2012 (UTC)

Green Party of Northern Ireland

Hi and Happy New Year to you. Can you advise on the use of British Isles? I've just reverted an attempt to change Britain and Ireland in the above article to the British Isles. Is there a WP:MOS? Regards. Denisarona (talk) 15:36, 1 January 2013 (UTC)

There was a proposal to address the issue within WP:IMOS, which failed. I expect the issue is dealt with on a case by case basis as it arises on the particular TP. Perhaps RA can advise if a general consensus of some kind occurred elsewhere. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 15:59, 1 January 2013 (UTC)

Many thanks - have left a message with RA. Regards Denisarona (talk) 20:00, 1 January 2013 (UTC)

Re: Bukovina

I am very sorry about that! Back then, I am editting vi:Bukovina in my language. When saving, I misclicked and saved Bukovina. Sorry again and I will be more carefully next time! Volga2 (talk) 12:23, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

No problem. Anyone can make a mistake, but I did wonder if your account had been compromised. Thanks for explanation. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 12:29, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

Harold's Cross Cross

Hi Rashers, the inscription says: Erected by the surviving members of the Fourth Battalion, Dublin Brigade, IRA, in memory of all who served with it since Easter 1916. Above it is the same in Irish. Cheers, Hohenloh ⁺ 16:55, 22 January 2013 (UTC)

Many thanks H. Passed by it again last week, but weather wasn't conducive for immediate investigation. RashersTierney (talk) 20:33, 22 January 2013 (UTC)

Israel occupation

Perhaps my edit did turn out not to be politically neutral on Peter Tatchell's page. However the phrase "Israel's Occupation" is itself problematic as many would dispute that it is an occupation. I would recommend changing it to be in inverted commas instead. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.149.67.101 (talk) 16:50, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

or replace this sub-section heading with===Gaza and the West Bank=== which avoids any possible editorialising on our part. Awaiting your reply. RashersTierney (talk) 17:01, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Good idea. I shall do so. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.65.48.67 (talk) 09:46, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

Paul Polansky

Hi dear, I added some information and links to the page of Paul Polansky. Do you think it is still missing something or is ok? greetings --Nevida (talk) 15:38, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

It is certainly improved. Could do with an image, if there is one available and not subject to copyright. I don't know if you are new to the project or if you've been here a while and only recently registered. In any case I'll add a welcome template to your TP with some useful links. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 17:45, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

so maybe i can remove that tag. I tried to write something in the talk but nobody answered. For the photo, probably I can take the pic that is in Italian page of Polansky. --Nevida (talk) 19:50, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Your message has been there for a week now, so I guess if there were still outstanding issues they would have been raised by now. RashersTierney (talk) 20:16, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Dear, I try to put the pic, the same of italian page, but when i copy the file name into the template, in preview appear the file mane in red and doesn't appear the photo. Maybe I'm wrong in some point... can you understand what point? :) --Nevida (talk) 09:05, 30 January 2013 (UTC)

Images aren't really my thing, but I've copied the Italian image to Commons and linked to it at the article. I think all is in order there now. RashersTierney (talk) 10:31, 30 January 2013 (UTC)

I think I did like you... mystery! Thanks :)--Nevida (talk) 13:23, 30 January 2013 (UTC)

WikiProject Gaelic games

Hi. I have reformatted the Article and category naming conventions proposals according to The Banner's suggested format, and with Mabuska's added proposal. Can I ask you to go back and cast your !vote on the five individual proposals, please? Apologies for any inconvenience. Scolaire (talk) 10:34, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

Certainly, but I think I'll wait a little while to see the concerns of others. Once bitten...RashersTierney (talk) 10:38, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

Help urgent

I believe someone has hacked my account? I was out yesterday and at 00:30 I was not in, the edits to Chile occured. Can you please help?--JTBX (talk) 12:09, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

I'm not sure how you think I can help if your account has been/is being used by someone else. To be blunt, how am I supposed to know that any replies from your account are not from another person? Perhaps bring it to the attention of an experienced admin? Have other edits in your history not been made by you, or is this the only incident? RashersTierney (talk) 17:01, 1 February 2013 (UTC)