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== Help with LiveWorkPlay ==

Hello [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] thank you so much for the comment you made elsewhere about deleted entry LiveWorkPlay. It doesn't seem like it's very easy to get a page undeleted, so I set aside 5 hours or so and took at shot at starting a new one. I found it quite overwhelming so I would be very grateful if you would be able to review my work. I am not sure how to to share it but maybe this works https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:LiveWorkPlay any suggestions appreciated. [[User:Iamthekanadian|Iamthekanadian]] ([[User talk:Iamthekanadian|talk]]) 03:12, 29 May 2021 (UTC)

== Hi H. ==

....Is this how i talk to you? Thank you for responding to my appeal for help on the politicain entry. Please instruct how i can talk to you properly?

[[User:Jackson Friedman|Jackson Friedman]] ([[User talk:Jackson Friedman|talk]]) 15:29, 28 March 2021 (UTC)jackson

== Reversion of Removal of Questionable Citation For ''The Onion'' ==

Regarding your reversion of the edit noted [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Onion&curid=30813&diff=731266345&oldid=731160687 here], please look at the “citation”; it is simply a click-bait blog that discusses “25 Years of The Onion Making Fun of Dentist Conventions.” You’ve got to be kidding me that should stand as a citation when the history—and founding—of ''[[The Onion]]'' is far from secretive and is very clearly discussed [[The_Onion#Madison_.281988.E2.80.932001.29|in detail in the publication’s history section itself]]. There are many publications that are not ''[[The New York Times]]'' used as citations. No need to add some desperate click-bait blog’s rehashing of information they most likely culled from this Wikipedia article itself. --[[User:SpyMagician|SpyMagician]] ([[User talk:SpyMagician|talk]]) 06:39, 24 July 2016 (UTC)

:OK, fine, if you feel that strongly about it. But I mean, really:
:*You're not maintaining that the reference isn't true. If you were doubting the veracity of the ref that'd be one thing. But you're not.
:*And in every likelihood it is true: they are a business and they have no incentive to lie about this fact or to not care if they get their facts wrong. It's ''not'' just some random person's blog but a page of a websiste that appears to be a thriving business that has a professionaly-staffed website. They may very well have another set of eyes (or more) going over these pages, besides the writer.
:So you just don't like the source. But fine, maybe you're right so I'm not going to argue about this. I'll tag it for {{tl|citation needed}} and probably we can get a better ref that way. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 17:34, 24 July 2016 (UTC)

:: Utterly unbelievable logic here. I “don’t feel strongly” past two solid facts: The site used as a citation is very clearly a click-bait site that just compiled a list of “dentist convention” articles from ''[[The Onion]]'' and that’s it. Within the article itself there is utterly no citation whatsoever of where that odd “Aug. 29, 1988” date came from and all “sources” are just cited arbitrarily from other sites. But your claim of “…but a page of a websiste that appears to be a thriving business that has a professionaly-staffed website.” is past belief. It’s not. It takes two seconds for ''anyone'' in the world to launch a blog, add tons of affiliate ad accounts and suddenly become a website. That does not mean they can be considered a source of valid information. Especially when ''the core of their articles is just a list of items designed to be clickbait''. Simple as that. And again, you want solid citations from legitimate sources, guess what? Scroll down in the article itself which is ''filled'' with citations. Simple as that. --[[User:SpyMagician|SpyMagician]] ([[User talk:SpyMagician|talk]]) 18:32, 24 July 2016 (UTC)

::: Why are you continuing to argue the point when I'm not even fighting you? You repeat "click-bait" as some kine of mantra as if it has some kind of meaning. It doesn't, it's just a random pejorative that doesn't tell anything about the reliability of the ref. I agreed with with you to allow removal of the ref and tagging it as uncited instead. As to the rest, let's just agree to disagree and move on, colleague. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 18:38, 24 July 2016 (UTC)

:::: I’m “arguing” with you since utterly anyone with any basic sense of how citations work in the world—on Wikipedia and elsewhere—can logically deduce that a website that has a zillion ads pop up, provides no sources and just provides an on “25 of something” list is not a reliable source. The idea that someone who claims to have been editing on Wikipedia since 2005 yet somehow defends a horrible citation like that really baffles me. So I need to personally state your POV on this matter is not only entirely wrong, that I am fairly confident if your POV were to be brought up with other Wikipedia editors who have deeper experience than the both of us, you will still be proven solidly wrong. You might want to step back and realize what citations are, what proper sources are and why they are valuable to Wikipedia. Encouraging the use of crappy sources results in crappy content. --[[User:SpyMagician|SpyMagician]] ([[User talk:SpyMagician|talk]]) 18:43, 24 July 2016 (UTC)
:::::Well, I dunno. "Smartmeetings" seems to be a legit business. It doesn't look like its run out of somebody's basement, although you never know. I'm not sure what your point is about them being unreliable. Yes they're a commercial site, but their commercial interest doesn't extent to the content in question. In other words, they have not commercial interest in lying about when the ''Onion'' was founded. There's no benefit to them, AFAIK, in making the ''Onion'' to appear to have been founded earlier or later than it actually was. 

:::::Right? Can we agree on that? Hopefully we can agree on that.

:::::OK, moving on, how carefully are their facts checked? Probably not very carefully is my guess. although it's hard to know for sure. They probably ''don't'' have a separate editor going over the material checking every fact. They might. This does not appear to be a one-person operation. It might be a ten-person operation though, I don't know. In any case, let's assume there's not a ''rigorous'' fact-checking operation, so we're thrown back on the writer. Well the writer is the organization ("Smart Meetings"). So we've granted that they don't have an incentive to lie on purpose. But do they have an incentive to ''not care'' whether or their facts are right or not, or do they lack the ''competence'' to know how to determine if their facts are right or not?

:::::I don't know. I doubt that they'd just pull "Aug. 29, 1988" completely out of their hat, as that sort of approach to facts, if pursued generally, would probably not be a good business practice, overall, and they would eventually go out of business (if its an organizational approach) or be fired (if its an individual writers approach). This is true of newspapers and other sources we use.

:::::So they probably got the info ''somewhere''. They seem to be a functioning organization, staying in business, so they probably have ''some'' level of competence to tell shit from shinola, so to speak. So my guess is its not ''complete'' nonsense. It's better than ''nothing'' which was your preference, and sufficient to support the assertion subject to a cry for a {{tl|better source}}. I see that you did add a citation, which is the desired outcome. Your citation is to an entity called ''Paste Magazine''. If ''Paste'' is a print magazine, great, but if its just online -- which anybody can make an online website in 15 minutes, right? -- I don't know if it's better ref than the previous one. Probably is. These things are hard to know for sure.

:::::BTW a lot of this drawn from [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources checklist]], which I wrote and which you might want to read through before coming to people's talk pages and slinging unfounded insults. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:16, 24 July 2016 (UTC)

== Quick question ==

Hope you don't mind that I'm posting this here, but I've noticed a few of your responses at [[WP:HD]] and figured you might be able to help with this. In a WikiProject, I started an informal RfC to get feedback from other WikiProject members. Is there an alert bot or some other method I can use to send a notification of the talk page discussion to all of the WikiProject members? The number of users we're talking about here is relatively small (less than a 100), and so I could do this by hand, but it would be nice if there was an automated way in place already. I know when a Newsletter is created, for example, notifications to all members are sent out. I was hoping to replicate this for a particular talk page discussion. Thanks in advance. --[[User:GoneIn60|GoneIn60]] ([[User talk:GoneIn60|talk]]) 23:38, 25 July 2016 (UTC)
:Of course I don't mind. No there's no automated bot that I know of. We're probably kind of leery of having bots under individual control that send automated messages to talk pages -- it could be seen as a form of spamming. Presumably active project members are watching the project talk page. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 07:30, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
::Thanks for the response. I completely understand the point about "spamming". After digging through my talk page history, I found that one of the project members used EdwardsBot ([https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:GoneIn60&diff=564857853&oldid=564377458 diff]) to send out the Newsletter. <s>Guess I could look into that if needed</s>, or not since it's no longer active! Thanks again. --[[User:GoneIn60|GoneIn60]] ([[User talk:GoneIn60|talk]]) 12:29, 26 July 2016 (UTC)

== Iraq national team in 2014 removal request ==

Hi,

I wanted to delete all the national team pages because I merged it into one page to keep it simpler to manage: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_national_football_team_records_and_statistics

If you would like to help me deleting the other pages, I would be grateful.
:I responded on your talk page, to the effect that you can just make the existing pages be redirects rather than deleting them. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:55, 4 August 2016 (UTC)

:Thanks bro! You too [[User:Steel Dogg|Steel Dogg]] ([[User talk:Steel Dogg|talk]]) 08:29, 5 August 2016 (UTC)

== Taki's Imperial Japanese Army Page ==

I saw you had a query as to this website when you used it as a source recently. It is considered RS given armor historian [[Steven Zaloga]] used it as a source for his 2007 book ''Japanese Tanks 1939–45'' and mentions it on page 43, that the website is good for its "extensive coverage of Japanese tanks and tank history". Also, "Taki" is Akira Takizawa, co-author of the 2008 book: ''World War II Japanese Tank Tactics'', Osprey Publishing. [[User:Kierzek|Kierzek]] ([[User talk:Kierzek|talk]]) 23:05, 9 August 2016 (UTC)
:Oh OK. Did not know this, so its probably OK to remove the "better source needed" tag. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 02:00, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
::I believe so based on the expert opinion of Zaloga and the fact the gentleman is a published author on the subject by a known publishing house. [[User:Kierzek|Kierzek]] ([[User talk:Kierzek|talk]]) 12:20, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
:::OK. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 17:15, 10 August 2016 (UTC)

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== Pull quotes ==

Regarding [[Template talk:Pull quote#Request for comments on use and documentation]], I never quite understood why the MOS is so adamant on this issue, it even uses strong word like "''especially'' avoid". Surely something important was at stake. I think it would be worth to find out what exactly. In the meantime, it's interesting to note that the mobile version of Wikipedia renders {{tl|quote}} ''with decorative quote marks!'' (black instead of the blueish of {{tl|Pull quote}} but otherwise almost identical) <span style="font-family: serif; letter-spacing: 0.1em">–&nbsp;[[User:Finnusertop|Finnusertop]]</span> ([[User talk:Finnusertop|talk]] ⋅ [[Special:Contributions/Finnusertop|contribs]]) 22:57, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
:About the mobile version: huh, but then why not. It's a typical and functional way to show that it's a quote, after all. Well I hope you will Support the change over at the RfC. And no, as far as I know the reason for the proscription against using quotation marks is just that someone way back in the beginning decided we needed them just for pull quotes. It's just habit and tradition at this point. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 00:00, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
::I'll probably stay neutral. I've always followed the MOS and template documentations, whatever they say. If those change, I'll change. And thank you for incorporating the MOS bit into the RFC, as well as that observation on mobile Wikipedia above. I think it's valid evidence for those who wish to form an opinion on this. <span style="font-family: serif; letter-spacing: 0.1em">–&nbsp;[[User:Finnusertop|Finnusertop]]</span> ([[User talk:Finnusertop|talk]] ⋅ [[Special:Contributions/Finnusertop|contribs]]) 00:08, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
:::Well but what? Always following the MOS and documentation is not a reason for not taking a position on a ''change'' to the MOS. Right? If you're a stickler for following the MOS, you should note that there in September 2011 there were 17,000+ uses of {{tl|cquote}} (probably more now, I don't know how to get the figures), and ''all of them (or 99%) were in violation of the MOS''. Don't you want the MOS to reflect actual usage? Either way, since you've take the time to look into the question, why not take a stand. We need a supermajority to bring the MOS into line with practice, and there will doubtless be Oppose votes. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 00:16, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
::::The reason, aside from the substance of the proposal and the problems it presents and would worsen, my reaction again the RfC was so strong was because of it's venue and nature.  The proper way to change a guideline is to go to the guideline page and make a case for why consensus can change, not to try an end-run around consensus by hosting an anti-guideline RfC at a talk page frequented by no one but {{em|huuuge}} fans of abusing the template in question for decorative purposes.  This is basically no different from trying to change some other guideline via a back channel, e.g. trying to change [[WP:RS]] and its admonition against treating unpublished manuscripts as reliable sources by hosting an RfC to push for this change at [[Template talk:Cite arXiv]], on the basis that this template has been [mis!-]used thousands of times to do so. In reality we have the template for a completely different and uncommon purpose, namely providing convenience links to archived ("arXiv'ed"?) pre-press copies of papers that have been published in reputable journals, but whose "official" copies are behind paywalls). Your case and that hypothetical case are actually rather closely parallel, in multiple ways. The fact that we've retained pull quote templates, specifically documented for use only as pull quote templates, does not mean that abuse of them for decorative and misleading purposes is magically permissible just because it's been hard to stop people from doing it. There are technical solutions to both problems, e.g. making {{tlx|Cite arXiv}} throw an error if it is not used in conjunction with another citation template, to the RS journal or book, inside the same {{tag|ref}}, and using a namespace test to permit the decorate quote templates on user and projectpages but not in articles, since there is increasing evidence of consensus that WP should not be using actual pull quotes in articles at all, a point I see below that you seem to agree with.<p>Anyway, my point was not to "get into it" with you on a personal level.  I just have serious concerns about a) the desire for WP to look better being used as an excuse to just let anything that someone thinks "is attractive" be permitted regardless of the fallout (see again bottom of my talk page for detailed analysis of why these templates are often content-harmful, violate core content policies, and end up being "reader-hateful" instead of reader-friendly); b) the [[WP:PROCESS]] problem of trying to get around consensuses people don't like with [[WP:LOCALCONSENSUS]] stuff (even if not intentional; I make no allegation that you're [[WP:GAMING]] at all); and c) the general emboldening effect such activities have toward the "let chaos reign" and "fuck the MoS" and "down with all rules" contingent (whose ranks have swollen as WP attracts a "third wave" of editors, almost all millennials who grew up on blogging and "reality" TV, the invasion of advertising and PR into every possible cranny, and shamelessly biased news, and who were not around for WP's formative years and the seriousness with which things like NPOV are taken, in very subtle ways missed by noobs). I share your frustration with the fact that trying to change a guideline at the guideline's own talk page is difficult and slow; I've been trying to fix a policy conflict at [[WP:MEDRS]] for about two years.  Each time I bring it up, I get slightly more traction, and I expect that it will be resolved some time in 2017 or 2018, despite the fact that it should have been fixed in 2014 (or never arisen at all).  In this quote templates case, there's not even a policy conflict to resolve, just an "I want WP to look different/more jazzy, and to have a more freewheeling layout" desire, which is a harder sell, especially if going that route may {{em|create}} policy conflicts. <span style="white-space:nowrap;font-family:'Trebuchet MS'"> — [[User:SMcCandlish|'''SMcCandlish''' ☺]] [[User talk:SMcCandlish|☏]] [[Special:Contributions/SMcCandlish|¢]] ≽<sup>ʌ</sup>ⱷ҅<sub>ᴥ</sub>ⱷ<sup>ʌ</sup>≼ </span> 19:54, 18 August 2016 (UTC)</p>
:::::OK! It's OK. I've been around the track, I'm not bothered by any of this. One point: I was not ''trying'' an end-run around [[WP:MOS]]! I didn't even know the MOS mentioned the issue, I had forgotten about [[PW:BLOCKQUOTE]]... and as soon as this was pointed out, I posted a prominent notice at the MOS talk page pointing to the RfC. Ideally the discussion would have been at the MOS talk page, I agree. However, since 1) I already started it at the template talk page, and 2) after all most of the proposed changes are to the template, and 3) a pointer to the RfC was quickly posted at the MOS talk page, I think it would just have caused confusion to try to move it, and it's OK where it is, with the pointer in place? Hope you agree.

:::::As to the merits, a lot of it does come down to opinion. I look forward to looking at your points in detail (soon, not right now) and engaging in no-holds-barred debate on the merits. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:09, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
::::::Coolio, and yes, I retract "trying"; that does seem to imply intent when I say I'm not trying to imply intent. Just sloppy wording. Despite the length, I wrote that on my way out the door to work (I type really, really fast). <span style="white-space:nowrap;font-family:'Trebuchet MS'"> — [[User:SMcCandlish|'''SMcCandlish''' ☺]] [[User talk:SMcCandlish|☏]] [[Special:Contributions/SMcCandlish|¢]] ≽<sup>ʌ</sup>ⱷ҅<sub>ᴥ</sub>ⱷ<sup>ʌ</sup>≼ </span> 02:53, 19 August 2016 (UTC)

== Not quite pull quotes ==

Rather than clog up your RfC, I thought I'd just mention to you here an example of pull quotes being used at [[Philippe I, Duke of Orléans #Homosexuality]]. Except that it doesn't use the {{tl|pull quote}} template; it uses a custom 1986 box. Still a pull quote, though. --[[User:RexxS|RexxS]] ([[User talk:RexxS|talk]]) 15:53, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
:Right. Huh. Well, as I said, I'm not here to preclude or prevent the possibility of a rare occasional pull quote, if another editor in his wisdom deems it suitable, and by "never used for actual pull quotes" I mean "never, within a rounding error (that is, less than 0.5% if instances)". I myself would question whether using the quote twice in the article like this is helpful, but I haven't studied the matter.

:Heh, it's amusing that the one use (so far) that we've seen of pull quotes doesn't use {{tl}pull quote}}... [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 16:16, 18 August 2016 (UTC)

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== RfC about quotation boxes. ==

Hello Herostatus. This is just a message to let you know that I have recently initiated a 'support/opposition' section at the RfC discussing the issues surrounding the use of "quote boxes" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Manual_of_Style#Permit_.7B.7BQuote_box.7D.7D_for_regular_quotes here]). As you previously expressed a view on this issue over at the MoS talk page several days ago, you may wish to reiterate your opinion in a 'support/oppose' format. Best, [[User:Midnightblueowl|Midnightblueowl]] ([[User talk:Midnightblueowl|talk]]) 21:55, 31 August 2016 (UTC)
:Yes I saw that, OK. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:09, 31 August 2016 (UTC)

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== In all that, did you see my link? ==

* [[User:Lingzhi/sandbox]].&nbsp; [[User:Lingzhi|Lingzhi]]&nbsp;&diams;&nbsp;[[User talk:Lingzhi|(talk)]] 19:10, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
:I didn't. To the extent that it's a complete rewrite of the existing article (I haven't done a text comparision but it look it: the section are all different for instance) this makes it very hard to review. Generally, we work with change-a-paragraph-here and add-or-delete-a-couple-sentences-there. One reason being that a complete rewrite discards the previous work (which doesn't appear called for in this case). I like to build on existing work. There are other reasons... it's much easier for a crowdsourced article to ensure that there's no original research I think... 

:Anyway I don't have to refs to really check your material. I'll take a look at some if I can... [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:27, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
:: I have almost all of the sources.... The mainspace article is crap. It's not just kinda crappy; it's top-to-bottom crap. Starting all over again is the only feasible way. Having said that, the topic at hand is HUGE, as I indicated earlier. That famine was a head-on collision of a number of different forces that had been building for at least several decades. And to make matters worse, no one really even knows the real reason, because no one was carefully recording events. Was it FAD or FEE? No one knows! No one knows how much damage the brown spot disease did to the crops. That sort of damage is not readily visible to the casual observer; the disease doesn't make rice plants melt into dust. It makes them far less productive (but they are still standing there). So if anyone just kinda drives by in a car or glances from a roadside a few yards away, they'll think, hey, the crop wasn't hurt. And on and on and on. There are MANY facets to this problem... I have only discussed one here...&nbsp; [[User:Lingzhi|Lingzhi]]&nbsp;&diams;&nbsp;[[User talk:Lingzhi|(talk)]] 19:36, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
::: Well... OK. I mean I don't have the expertise or sources or really the acuity gainsay you... we'll have to see how it plays out... 

::: I'm skeptical. The article doesn't look like crap. I'm also skeptical of " No one knows! (but I do)". If truly "No one knows!" then just leave it out. 

::: The whole thing makes me nervous that you're approaching this as a historian or professor would. That means original research. I'd rather see a good roundup of the current mainstream beliefs about the matter. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 21:01, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
{{undent}} I didn't say "No one knows (but I do)." I said, "No one knows, including me... but I am not currently aware of any '''Wikipedians''' who seem to have a clue about the very large scope of this issue (though of course all or at east most scholars in the field do). As for [[WP:OR]], geez, I've been around for 10 calendar years (active seven), have six FAs, have very often participated in FAC, etc. That doesn't mean my poop doesn't smell, but hopefully it should mean that I do know what [[WP:OR]] is. I '''''am''''' trying to round up current beliefs... The article is crap because it elides many important issues, and spends a lot of time gurgling on about moderately important ones... and because over its history various editors have muddled it up with their emphases on at least three different hobbyhorses... etc. If you actually wanna engage this topic, I'm happy to email you any source that I currently have. I expect this article to be in my sandbox (not mainspace) at least a couple more months. Seriously.&nbsp; [[User:Lingzhi|Lingzhi]]&nbsp;&diams;&nbsp;[[User talk:Lingzhi|(talk)]] 21:20, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
::::OK fine, right, I believe you. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 21:22, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
::If you wanna work on this, drop me a line. Always welcome. Do you want me to try to answer your questions on the article's talk? I can try, but the main problem withe the text is not any one detail.&nbsp; [[User:Lingzhi|Lingzhi]]&nbsp;&diams;&nbsp;[[User talk:Lingzhi|(talk)]] 21:25, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
:::Well, it's not in my wheelhouse to work on stuff like this -- I have a short attention span and have trouble digging deep into a subject. I also don't have the refs of course. I'll help where I can. If you have a specific thing I can do, I'll do if able.

:::No you don't need to answer the questions. Don't worry about it. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:03, 9 September 2016 (UTC)

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Hello Herostratus. I can't find support for "He was graduated from the Lycée Champollion in Grenoble, excelling in advanced mathematics." in the self-sourced bio referenced.  I don't know much French so perhaps you can help me out here.  I'm not finding any mention of mathematics.  Thanks [[User:Gab4gab|Gab4gab]] ([[User talk:Gab4gab|talk]]) 17:03, 15 September 2016 (UTC)
:Huh. You're right. I breezed past "I was a brilliant student, earning a full scholarship" without noting that it didn't mention math specifically. I did have another source indicating that, but I can't find it anymore... don't know why I didn't use it. But OK you are right. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:30, 15 September 2016 (UTC)

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Hi I'm surprised you would undo {{ping|Jytdog}}'s removal.  This seems to violate the ARBAP2 ruling.  Please consider a self-revert and continuing discussion on talk. [[User:SPECIFICO |<span style="color:#0011FF;"> '''SPECIFICO'''</span>]][[User_talk:SPECIFICO | ''talk'']]  01:23, 19 September 2016 (UTC)
:I'm not familiar with ARBAP2. What is it? The edit summary was "this is NYC's tabloid. Not the kind of source we want in a controversial article". But the ''New York Daily News'' is a reasonably respectable paper AFAIK. It's just a regular newspaper I believe. It's printed in a tabloid format, but so? It's not tabloid journalism and I've never heard anyone say it is before this. If it was a recent addition and reverted per[[WP:BRD]], that's different. But that's not what the summary says, If ARBAP2 says "Jytdog can delete any sources he wants to and can't be gainsaid" that's different. Does it? [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 01:42, 19 September 2016 (UTC)
::Of course it's recent.  The whole article is recent.  I'll post the ARBAP2 details here FYI.  They are for your information and should not be taken as an accusation.  I think you should reverse your undo of Jytdog. You seem to be saying that it's OK since you're right and he's wrong, but of course that's the stuff of edit wars, not resolution.  [[User:SPECIFICO |<span style="color:#0011FF;"> '''SPECIFICO'''</span>]][[User_talk:SPECIFICO | ''talk'']]  03:05, 19 September 2016 (UTC)
:::I don't know if I'm right (neither does he) but I think I ''probably'' am. I mean, I recently thought the ''Daily Telegraph'' was a poor source, I took it [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard]], and I learned that it wasn't a poor source, and fine. 

:::Similarly, Jytdog can open a discussion about whether the the ''New York Daily News'' is a good source. Either on the article talk page, or I would recommend at the Reliable Sources Noticeboard. I ''think'' he'll be told it's an OK source -- it is after a mainstream major newspaper in a very large city and a large circulation with AFAIK decent fact-checking and reputation for veracity -- but maybe I'm wrong. I'm willing to find out.

:::What I mean by "new" is, if you think the material was inserted recently enough that it's subject to [[WP:BRD]] than fine, revert it. However, [[WP:BRD]] is only useful for reverting to a previously existing stable version, and if there isn't one... I dunno. Read the rule.

:::OK thanks for the pointer to the ArbCom thing. I guess you can bring me up on charges if you want to. I'm perfectly willing to take the ''New York Daily News'' to the RS Noticeboard, but I just did one of those and I don't think I should have to all the heavy lifting. You do it. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 03:48, 19 September 2016 (UTC)

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== MOS rfc closed ==
*[[Wikipedia_talk:Manual_of_Style/Archive_184]]
Dropping you a note as you started the rfc.

Obviously the close does not preclude followup RfCs on style, nor the current rfc on pull quotes. 

Hope this helps. - <b>[[User:Jc37|jc37]]</b> 00:46, 19 November 2016 (UTC)


{{ping|Jc37}}Well OK, fine. This is fine and I have no objection. But a couple things:

;First thing -- what do do about pull quotes.. Close the new RfC as "Accepted"?
I originally conceived the RfC as prompt for general discussion, not necessarily set up for an up-or-down vote on any proposal. (This was mainly at the request of another editor who wanted to go slow). (There's absolutely nothing wrong with teasing forward our of such an RfC, though, as you did. These things develop an organic momentum of their own.)

But anyway, because of this, and because the RfC had been archived without being closed, I assumed it wouldn't be closed. Therefore I went ahead with another RfC, which ''was'' a specific yea-or-nay proposal with exact specific edits proposed. It is here: [[Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Archive 187#Proposal to stop supporting pull quotes]]. As you can see it also has been quickly sent to archive without being closed.

Nevertheless, I feel confident that, between your close of [[Wikipedia_talk:Manual_of_Style/Archive_184]] and the obvious trend at [[Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Archive 187#Proposal to stop supporting pull quotes]], there is support for the changes proposed at [[Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Archive 187#Specifics, and examples]].

Normally, I would feel OK with closing this myself, but I fear being accused of bad faith by one particular editor. Would you do the honors of closing this, or re-adding to the active talk page, or requesting another person to close it, or whatever you think best? Thanks! (The precise edits to be made are layed out; I, being familiar with these various template, would be glad to make them following another editor adjudicating that the proposal is accepted.)

;Second thing -- boxes around quotes, specifically. Close the old internal sub-RfC?
Although I originally conceived the RfC as just a prompt for general discussion, another editor did create a yea-or-nay subthread for a specific proposal within the RfC. A little unusual, but fine. That subthread is here: [[Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Archive 184#Permit Template:Quote box for regular quotes]]. It is specifically to overtly allow {{tl|Quote box}} to be used and recommended (in addition to {{tl|Quote}} for quotes. It draws a line around the quote.

My take on this is that the proposal was accepted. There was 20 support against 9 oppose, 29 editors being a reasonable quorum IMO. And not only that but some of the oppose argument were a bit weak in my trying-to-be-evenhanded opinion, although someone else might disagree. (It's all discussed in the "Summary to date, and thinking about next steps" subsection at the bottom.)

Being cautious, I was thinking of running ''another'' RfC to avoid accusations of bad faith (as you see if you read that thread, there were some). However, TBH I think you or anyone could and probably should close that sub-RfC as either Accepted or Not Accepted. Not Accepted would be surprising IMO, but its out of my hands. 

Are you willing to do this, or hand it to someone who will? If I get an adjudication I can do the edits in the appropriate places. Let me know, and sorry for the length of this. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:26, 6 December 2016 (UTC)

:<humour> I see how it is, I help out on Wikipedia, and then someone finds more work for me to do? - will this inbox ''ever'' get clear? </humour>

:  : )

:Kidding aside, sure. I'll be honest and say I may or may not read over all that today (though I seem to remember reading some of this already), but sure, I guess I'll go see what I see. - <b>[[User:Jc37|jc37]]</b> 14:21, 22 December 2016 (UTC)

::OK great! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:04, 22 December 2016 (UTC)

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== Eric Corbett ==

"weaned on a pickle". Never before have I laughed aloud at a Wikipedia comment.  Thank you. [[User:Maproom|Maproom]] ([[User talk:Maproom|talk]]) 22:31, 14 December 2016 (UTC)
:Heh. Not original with me. It was someone's ([[Dorothy Parker]]?) characterization of [[Calvin Coolidge]], I believe. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:34, 14 December 2016 (UTC)

== For future reference ==
I've had in the back of my mind to memorialize diffs of two things you've said recently on the subject of giving content creators the dignity of deciding certain minor stylistic decisions. But for the life of me I can't locate either of them.
*One was a discussion somewhere in which you made a long post, which I immediately complimented as "one of the most beautiful" (or maybe "one of the best") posts on the subject of drive-by editing/worthless wikignoming/something like that ever; then I said maybe you and I should write an essay together. This was maybe 2 to 6 weeks ago. ''[Later...]'' I recall now that you enumerated five reasons for your position, and then said you could probably give more.
*The other was in the last few days -- you used the term ''stare decisis''.
Can you find those for me, pretty please? Here's a list of our "interactions" [http://tools.wmflabs.org/sigma/editorinteract.py?users=EEng&users=Herostratus&users=&startdate=&enddate=&ns=&server=enwiki] -- maybe something will ring a bell. '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 01:12, 30 December 2016 (UTC)

Pretty please? '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 19:35, 1 January 2017 (UTC)
Yes, of course, sorry. I was about to get to it. The wheels grind slowly at Casa Herostratus. For the first item, my full post was
:{{xt|This is certainly something that should be left up to the individual editor, for various good reasons. One good reason is that (as we can see above) there is no one clear correct or better way. A second good reason is that adding another needless rule bogs down the MOS with more detail and makes it harder to learn and harder to use. A third good reason is that creating a rule means enforcement, it puts interactions about the matter into an enforcement mode where editors are playing rules cop with other editors and this is not as functional as peer-to-peer interactions. A fourth good reason is that there's zero evidence that it matters to the reader.}} 

:{{xt|A fifth good reason is that micromanaging editors to this level is demoralizing and not how you attract and nurture a staff of volunteer editors (for instance we have a stupid micromanaging rule that I have to write "in June 1940" and not "in June of 1940" which is how I naturally write, and every stupid micromanaging rule like this is just another reason to just say screw it. As the Bible says "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn" ({{bibleref2|1TIM|5:18|AKJV|1 Timothy 5:18}}, paraphrased from {{bibleref2|DEUT|25:4|AKJV|Deuteronomy 25:4}}) which updated means "Let the editor who did the actual work of looking up the refs and writing the friggen thing -- you know, the actual ''work of the project '' -- be at least allowed the satisfaction of presenting it as she thinks best, within reasonable constraints".}}

:{{xt|That's five and that ought to be enough although I'm sure I can come up with more if pressed.}} 

:{{xt|If you run into a situation where (as the OP noted) {{xt|"In this edit, Mitch Ames removed the italics from "right" that I had just added"}} then play it as it lays, guided by [[WP:BRD]]. ''Anything'' that you add is subject to redaction and then discussion per [[WP:BRD]]. In this case, Mitch Ames would have been well within his rights. [[WP:BRD]] in these cases just means "I liked it better before, prove your edit is objectively an improvement". Your options are to let it go (recommended!) or open a thread on the talk page and maybe you can convince Mitch Ames and the other editors that, after all, the italics are an improvement in this particular case (if that's how you want to spend your energy).}}

:{{xt|Conversely, if the italics had been there for a while (sufficient to be part of the stable version of the article) then the ''removal'' of the italics would be subject to rollback per [[WP:BRD]] and you would be within your rights to roll back the change.}}

:{{xt|This means different articles will do it differently. This annoys a certain type of editor. Oh well.}}
The refs to the biblical passage (which I surmise is the heart of what you found excellent -- all props to the bible-writing dudes) were added by someone else, perhaps you. The original thread can be found at [[Wikipedia talk:Manual of Style/Archive 188#How_to_indicate_which_person_is_which_in_a_caption]].

It'd be great if you added that to a essay we could call, something along the lines of "don't micromanage, and don't overly worry about minor stuff". 

The ''[[stare decisis]]'' thing, I don't remember. Sorry. I just can't recall using it recently, or at all actually. I can imagine myself using it along these lines: "If you come across a passage that you might have written differently, leave it alone on the principal of ''stare decisis'' (does not apply if the material is truly dreadful)". Or something like that. 

Always glad to see you around in these discussions BTW. You strike me as generally cogent and usually right-minded. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:35, 1 January 2017 (UTC)

*Great! And I found ''stare d.''; it's  [[Wikipedia_talk:Manual_of_Style/Biographies/2016_archive#Correct_wording_of_words_.22former.22_or_.22retired.22_in_the_opening_paragraph|here]]. I've enshrined your words in [[User:EEng#museums|The Museums]]. '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 03:22, 2 January 2017 (UTC)

*Though not the "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn" essay I hope perhaps you and I will write some day, you may perhaps be interested in an essay I've started on a somewhat related topic, [[WP:Lies Miss Snodgrass Told You]]. '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 04:00, 8 February 2017 (UTC)
::OK, will do. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 04:27, 8 February 2017 (UTC)
*My latest effort: [[WP:Principle of Some Astonishment]]. '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 19:44, 16 February 2017 (UTC)

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Is there a reason you can think of that someone would {{diff2|766049559|change your username display}}? —[[User:ATS|<span style="font-family:chalkboard;font-size:130%;color:#148;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px">ATS</span>]]&nbsp;&#128406;&nbsp;[[User talk:ATS|<span style="font-family:chalkboard;color:#373">talk</span>]] 02:28, 18 February 2017 (UTC)
:Well butter my buns and call me a biscuit. Did not see that. I can't think of a reason, I suppose it's just a slip of the keyboard. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 02:34, 18 February 2017 (UTC)
::Okay, [[:File:Pineapple Bun with Butter inside.jpg|biscuit]]. {{p|grin}} —[[User:ATS|<span style="font-family:chalkboard;font-size:130%;color:#148;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px">ATS</span>]]&nbsp;&#128406;&nbsp;[[User talk:ATS|<span style="font-family:chalkboard;color:#373">talk</span>]] 02:43, 18 February 2017 (UTC)
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== Place names ==

Thanks for your comment, just a sidenote: Why do you think the Gdansk vote is "not bearing", it explicitly says:  "For Gdansk and other locations that share a history between Germany and Poland, the first reference of one name in an article should also include a reference to other names, e.g. Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland) or Gdańsk (Danzig)." This is exactly what we are talking about.

And I did not just revert Rocky's edits, I carefully restored the version before the IP edits, it's just much easier to use the "undo" button and edit the preview (we're talking about several dozens of articles, it's a lot of work) 08:45, 19 February 2017 (UTC)
:You're right. After looking at the Gdansk vote, I misspoke. (At the same time, it was a long time ago, and we it was ''centered'' on Gdansk; a case could be made that it's peripheral to any current ''general'' discussion.) It might be that we should have a [[WP:RFC]].

:I think that restoring the version before the IP's edits is part of what Rocky is unhappy about. It's a little confusing, but I think that what Rocky did was undo the IP's ''and also'' make some changes of his own, at the same time; just rolling all that back deleted all his personal additions, which he felt were OK edits. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:08, 19 February 2017 (UTC)
::But he made no personal additions, he only deleted content and replaced a normal sentence structure by a See also section. [[User:HerkusMonte|HerkusMonte]] ([[User talk:HerkusMonte|talk]]) 19:31, 21 February 2017 (UTC)
:::Well that's what I meant; those deletions and replacing the normal sentence structure with a See also section are his additions. FWIW I agree with replacing "for X, see [article]" with a See also entry. That's how we generally do it. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:36, 21 February 2017 (UTC)
:::: Agreed, that's the proper approach. Although I do question: is it normal to have a "See Also:(history article)" for thousands of villages in any given region? For example, you don't see a See Also:[[History of New England]] on every single page for all the towns in New England, do we? Why are towns in Pomerania any different? It's a leftover from the highly suspicious IP-hopping anonymous user that made these POV edits to formerly-German towns in the first place. Shouldn't it just be removed altogether? [[User:Rockypedia|Rockypedia]] ([[User talk:Rockypedia|talk]]) 12:31, 22 February 2017 (UTC)
::::: I question it also. It could be seen as excessive. On the other hand, providing more information and more links to quickly get to more information is good, provided the info is germane to the subject and doesn't overwhelm the reader. The question always is "what best serves the reader?" and sometimes that's hard to figure or a matter of opinion. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 16:18, 22 February 2017 (UTC)

== Article for Deletion ==

Hey [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]]. Thanks for your direct approach on the [[Richard Rios]] page. I wonder if you might take a look at this subject: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Milne Bob Milne]? I put it up for deletion a while back and I thought it would go through; but a quirky admin wouldn't weigh the 2-1 in favor of '''delete''' votes toward consensus. I still believe it isn't strong enough for a BLP inclusion on WP as the only claims to notability are a concert at the Library of Congress (which is no special accomplishment -- anybody can even rent Carnegie Hall nowadays); and a not-so out of the ordinary skill of being able to hear different pieces in one's head -- which I believe most expert musician's can do: conductors, composers, etc. I just can't find anything more that would warrant his inclusion; (and nothing of substantial content has been added since the 1st AfD tag was removed) but I've never put an article up for a 2nd AfD. Would you mind weighing in? or do you have any thoughts on the matter? Thanks. [[User:Maineartists|Maineartists]] ([[User talk:Maineartists|talk]]) 04:12, 21 February 2017 (UTC)
:Enh, thanks but no thanks. I'm an inclusionist now and the [[Bob Milne]] article isn't hurting anyone, whereas the [[Richard Rios]] article was becoming an actual annoyance. And even though you're right that Milne most probably doesn't meet our notability requirements, at least he's an actual serious artist and not a character in a kid's cartoon show whatever, like a lot of our articles. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 04:21, 21 February 2017 (UTC)
::[[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] You make me laugh. Thanks anyway. Happy editing! [[User:Maineartists|Maineartists]] ([[User talk:Maineartists|talk]]) 14:47, 21 February 2017 (UTC)

== Simon Magus  ==

Hello, and good day to you and yours, I, yesterday made the entry [[Eddie Nawgu]] , to the [[simon magus]] article and you reverted it. 
I'm sorry I made the error, I just figured I'd include known Sorcerers to the 'see also', list. since they are alike. 
I would make sure to first consult from you before making changes to sensitive pages. 

Thank you.  [[User:Celestina007|Celestina007]] ([[User talk:Celestina007|talk]]) 11:58, 23 February 2017 (UTC)
:It's OK. Relax. Your edit was not an "error". I just didn't ''agree'' with it. I understand your reasoning, but I just don't agree that [[Simon Magus]] should link to [[Eddie Nawgu]], just because Eddie Nawgu was a sorceror -- it says "Whilst alive he could easily have been likened to Simon Magus" but there's no reference for that an so forth. We want to keep our "See also" sections trim and lean.

:You didn't make a mistake. And you certainly don't need to consult me before making such edits, now or in the future. It's a free project and ''you are allowed to make edits like that'' and I am allowed to disagree with them, and we can talk about it. Maybe I'm wrong. The proper place for this is the article talk page ([[Talk:Simon Magus]]). Right now I see [[Eddie Nawgu]] is nominated for deletion, so let's how that goes first, but if it survives, by all means make a new thread on the talk page and make a case that "See also" should include a link to [[Eddie Nawgu]], and maybe people will be convinced. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 16:31, 23 February 2017 (UTC)

== DYKs ==

Nice job on [[R. H. White]]. How come no DYK for it? [[Special:Contributions/2600:1002:B119:82BF:55BE:4B8B:9B9E:43B3|2600:1002:B119:82BF:55BE:4B8B:9B9E:43B3]] ([[User talk:2600:1002:B119:82BF:55BE:4B8B:9B9E:43B3|talk]]) 18:38, 24 February 2017 (UTC)
:Thanks! Well, I have done about a dozen DYKs, but the thing is, it's work: you have to vet another DYK to nominate your. And I don't ''particularly'' enjoy that task, or really much care if my articles get DYKs. I do do DYKs sometimes when there's something particularly interesting in the article. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:18, 24 February 2017 (UTC)

== Sir Garnet ==

Well said, [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3AHelp_desk&type=revision&diff=767471763&oldid=767463944]. [[User:SW3 5DL|SW3 5DL]] ([[User talk:SW3 5DL|talk]]) 04:11, 26 February 2017 (UTC)
:Heh, thanks. 

:Now what we really need to do is revive the saying "all Sir Garnet". If we're going to bring back the 19th century, it's as good a place to start as any. I'm doing my part! The downside, of course, it that one comes off as a complete toff. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]])
::Hahahah, a toff. But an Oxford educated one, not a toff like a [[Sloane Ranger|Hooray Henry]]. I read Sir Garnet's article, btw. He's still relevant and I enjoyed it. [[User:SW3 5DL|SW3 5DL]] ([[User talk:SW3 5DL|talk]]) 04:43, 26 February 2017 (UTC)
:: =) [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 04:44, 26 February 2017 (UTC)
:::[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Log/2017_February_19#George_Soros_conspiracy_theories =)]. [[User:SW3 5DL|SW3 5DL]] ([[User talk:SW3 5DL|talk]]) 05:52, 27 February 2017 (UTC)

== Your revert on [[Talk:Ring of Fire (song)]] ==

Since when is it "trollery" to be answering a serious question related to the article, and even do so with sources? This is even more ridiculous since [[Ring of Fire (song)]] already contains sourced references to the fact that Cash and/or his co-writers used to consistently associate the song with hemmorhoids, and the Fox News source already used in the article for years also states that the existing association to a sore anus is also why the family has licensed the song for a TV ad for spicy foods in the past, even if a more open association such as with [[Preparation H]] would be too indiscreet for them. --[[Special:Contributions/79.242.219.119|79.242.219.119]] ([[User talk:79.242.219.119|talk]]) 00:56, 1 March 2017 (UTC)
:I replied on your talk page. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 01:12, 1 March 2017 (UTC)
::I never "tried to be funny". It's a simple fact that the song's writers have consistently associated the song with hemorrhoides and a sore anus, be it in public or in private. When people recorded [[Bruce Springsteen]]'s remark that it took [[Manfred Mann]] to change the meaning of [[Blinded by the Light|one of his songs]] to be about "a female hygiene product" to take it to no. 1, or when they recorded that [[Terry Gilliam]] has said that [[Dream Away (George Harrison song)|''(Only a) Dream away'']] would really be about "George's frustration because I rejected all his soundtrack ideas for ''[[Time Bandits]]''", none of these chroniclers ever "tried to be funny", be it on Wikipedia or elsewhere. The people who've made the original remarks may have "tried to be funny", but it's not "trollery" to faithfully report what creators themselves or their associates had to say about a work of art. --[[Special:Contributions/79.242.219.119|79.242.219.119]] ([[User talk:79.242.219.119|talk]]) 01:24, 1 March 2017 (UTC)
:::OK. I hear you. Now go away, please. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 01:32, 1 March 2017 (UTC)
::::In other words, you're apologizing for your mistake and I may now re-instate my serious post on the talkpage? --[[Special:Contributions/79.242.219.119|79.242.219.119]] ([[User talk:79.242.219.119|talk]]) 01:37, 1 March 2017 (UTC)

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== WP:BLP ==

Hello. Regarding [[WP:blp]] and your addition here - [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect&diff=768095911&oldid=768087573 diff] , I say, '''shame on you''' and it is the same reason you are no longer a [[WP:Administrator]] - you show very poor judgment of [[WP:policy and guidelines]]. If I can help you and the project, please do not draft a [[wp:rfc]] for this addition, it will be nothing but divisive and in the end of all that it will not be accepted, it will be nothing but disruptive without any inclusion, please consider again your intention to create this, thanks - [[User:Govindaharihari|Govindaharihari]] ([[User talk:Govindaharihari|talk]]) 06:31, 3 March 2017 (UTC)
:Well, fine you disagree with me. Your bringing up my admin career shows your predilection for wanting to make people you don't know feel bad for no good reason beyond the sheer enjoyment of it, which is of course typical of persons of your political bent (we've noticed!). It tells me something useful (and disgusting) about ''you'', but doesn't bear in any way on the matter at hand. I ''am'' willing to discuss the matter with persons possessing the intelligence and character to do so productively, but not with ''you'', so please go away. Thanks! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 14:29, 3 March 2017 (UTC)

== Lolicon article changes ==

You reverted the edit I made that I already made a post on the talk page stating the reasons why I made the change, you came in and reverted the edit and told me to dicuss it on the talk page, if you want to discuss why I made the removal go there and discuss instead of telling me to do what I already did, the post on the talk page is already there since 14:17, 2 March 2017 (UTC) , I proceeded and made the changes since no one objected since I posted it, if you have reasons to revert my changes other than the irregular content being there for months without anyone noticing it go there and state what are those. - [[User:Cilinhosan1|Cilinhosan1]] ([[User talk:Cilinhosan1|talk]]) 19:52, 4 March 2017 (UTC)
:Ohhhh, OK, I didn't see that. Sorry! I'll take a look and meet you over there. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 21:12, 4 March 2017 (UTC)
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==Westfields==
a batch nomination was totally inappropriate, size and number of stores may be an indicator but you're suddenly asking the community via an AfD to decide on a notability guideline when you should be using the talk pages of a notability guideline. [[User:LibStar|LibStar]] ([[User talk:LibStar|talk]]) 22:19, 27 March 2017 (UTC)

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== A heads up and pass it on ==

It looks like it is wiki policy to stick needles into people, in order to get them riled up, so as to ban them.

I was banned as 71.174.137.143 for using the word cretin after I was warned not to. The reason I ORIGINALLY used the word cretin was because I was called an idiot by JJ twice, and I DID NOT use that word after being warned.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:71.174.137.143

There was a long back and forth with NeilN (the guy who placed the ban me) on this. After checking the timestamp of the warning and the timestamps of my posts I confirmed that I had in fact not posted the word cretin after the warning. NeilN never responded to this and while browsing I ran across the following


According to the following conversation under JJ's talk page it looks like it is the policy of wiki editors to starts fights with people in order to ban then, and that this practice has been going on for 4 years. I posted a complaint on this to TideRolls talk page, which was then reverted by NeilN. It is possible that NeilN and TideRolls can be the same person using different handpuppets. Using multiple handpuppets would make it easy to gang bang someone and push him or her over the line and get them banned.

Following is from JJ's talk page

Refrain from the unnecessary personal attacks please. --NeilN talk to me 15:53, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

  But necessary personal attacks are OK ;-? More seriously, I second the note, keep to the highground William M. Connolley (talk) 18:26, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

      @William M. Connolley: Yes, sometimes it's necessary to inform you that your father smelt of elderberries :) --NeilN talk to me 18:34, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

          I was provoked! But point taken. Though it seems to me that, with some, ah, folks, "taking the high ground" is too subtle, and a sharp whack on the side of the head is often most efficacious. Okay, I have replaced "idiot" with loftier language.

          So William's father met his mother while picking berries? :-) ~ J. Johnson (JJ) (talk) 20:52, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

              Besides NPA, see (once again) Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Climate_change#Battlefield_editing.... trolls are relatively easy to get rid of when you don' tweak 'em in the nose, or retweak them when modifying prior remarks. Instead, you just fuel the drama. As we have discussed 1-4 years ago. NewsAndEventsGuy (talk) 21:58, 31 March 2017 (UTC)  <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/71.174.133.43|71.174.133.43]] ([[User talk:71.174.133.43#top|talk]]) </small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
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== April 2017 ==
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:I'll grant that the wording is a little off for this specifc case, but since you announced your intent to canvass and then posted a blatantly partisan message and did so not on a oticeboard but at a WikiProject where you thought you would get a sympathetic hearing [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Editor_Retention&diff=775599170&oldid=775483430] I think any reasonable person can see that you blatantly, willfully, and in full knowledge that you were doing so, violated the canvassing policy. [[User:Beeblebrox|Beeblebrox]] ([[User talk:Beeblebrox|talk]]) 19:04, 16 April 2017 (UTC)
::Will you relax? [[WP:DTR|Don't template the regulars]], OK?

::You said I was [[WP:OWN]]ing that page. In my view this is an accusation of wrong behavior ([[WP:OWN]] is not ''terrible'' behavior in the great scheme of things, but it's still misbehavior). In my view, this accusation is false -- I was not owning, but merely defending the page against... I won't call it "vandalism", but lets say "edits not in keeping with the intent of the page". I know I won't convince you of that, but while I ''could'' be wrong, my belief is at least reasonable, I think [[the man on the Clapham omnibus]] would vouchsafe.

::Since I was accused of misbehavior, wrongly in my reasonable opinion, I didn't feel I had much choice. You think I am OWNing the page, then fine, I'll bring in other eyes, other voices, OK? I mean what do you want??? I looked in a place where I might find people who might want to ''improve'' the page, which is a natural place to look. FWIW I did ''not'' point anyone to any threads where voting is taking place, and I can't help it if people find those on their own.

::As an overall observation, all this is not really a good look for you, and you might want to back off. It's looking too much like a "I disagree with what you say and absolutely deny your right to say it" deal, and that is not really in keeping with the spirit of the project. If I'm wrong, as you are certain I am, intelligent people will ignore me, and Bob's your uncle.

::It's just an essay. There are lots of essays. Write your own if you like (it's usually a time waster though; all but a few languish -- although you never know). I wouldn't worry about it too much. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:30, 16 April 2017 (UTC)

[[File:Ambox notice.svg|link=|25px|alt=Information icon]] There is currently a discussion at [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents]] regarding an issue with which you may have been involved.   <!--Template:ANI-notice-->  [[User:Beeblebrox|Beeblebrox]] ([[User talk:Beeblebrox|talk]]) 21:02, 16 April 2017 (UTC)
:Okey doke. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 23:55, 16 April 2017 (UTC)

==Might be best if==
It might be best if you leave the discussion about the essay move for a little while. Feel free to post on my talkpage if you feel like something needs to be addressed, I am notorious for being overly frank. I would like to avoid behavior on your part that makes my comments at the AN/I look off base. Harassing the RfC, like your "counterpart" Beeblebrox appears to be doing, does not tend to work very well in the RfCs that I have seen. Feel free to post a boomerang at the AN/I if you feel like you have experienced battleground behavior from that user .Feel free to provide criticism on or edit any of my userspace pages if you need something else to do on Wikipedia right now.  [[User:Endercase|Endercase]] ([[User talk:Endercase|talk]]) 00:04, 17 April 2017 (UTC)
:Yes, right, I intend to, I just came up with my "four points" when writing something else and wanted to lay it down. I'm out of there for the time being, will check back later. Whatever goes down is fine. And it'd be great if other people work on the essay, if the want to. It could stand some trimming or re-casting or whatever, maybe. I'm sure not going to edit it...

:Boomerang on Beeblebrox? No thanks... I mean Beeblebrox is a very dedicated Wikipedian. Very. He's just mad about the essay. I get it. He's a quick block I guess (not really sure), and maybe he sees it as oblique condemnation. And maybe it is (not of him personally of course), and... oh well. He's in the kitchen and can stand the heat. But it's silly to get all het up over it. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 00:33, 17 April 2017 (UTC)
::@[[User:Endercase|Endercase]], I see that you've edited the essay, in a way that I consider inimical to the thrust of the essay. Not sure what your deal is, but I consider this an illegitimate edit, and I ask you in the name of good faith and fair play to reverse it, and make your case for it on talk (although even better might be to wait). I've been boxed in at ANI so '''''I''''' can't do it, so from a strictly power-politics perspective I can't make you -- it that's how you want to play it. But it'd be the right thing.

::So I mean, regarding your assertion in your edit summary that "Having criticism in the essay in a important tradition" (false, as an objective fact -- there's no such tradition, for the great majority of essays which speak with one voice, and you would unable to demonstrate the existence of such a tradition)... So if I want to change the nutshell at say [[Wikipedia:Communication is required]] from
{{Nutshell
|Wikipedia is a collaborative project. Sometimes, you must engage in constructive discussions with others or you risk sanctions.
}}
::to
{{Nutshell
|Wikipedia is a collaborative project. Sometimes, you must engage in constructive discussions with others, but other times it's best to ignore other editors and concentrate on just making your edits.
}}
:do you not see the problem with this? I mean "Having criticism in the essay in a important tradition", so (ignoring the merits of the material, and concentrating on the "important tradition" principle), this'd be a fine edit? 

:That fact that that would leave someone writing "please respond to my messages, it is helpful and necessary, see [[WP:ENGAGE]]" getting a response of "well, but what do you mean? It says there that communication is optional"... rendering the page as useless as if I'd blanked it... isn't that a little bit problematic? 
:How is this different from your edit? It isn't any different. 
:And none of this is predjudical against having a separate essay "Communication is overrated" or whatever. And even linking to it at the bottom of [[Wikipedia:Communication is required]]. And invoking it in conversation if you want. That is so obviously the correct, rational, and orderly way to arrange things, and that is why that's how it is done here. That I can't make people see this is kind of frustrating. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 02:04, 17 April 2017 (UTC)
::{{u|Endercase}} This is the exact behavior that led [[User:Beeblebrox|Beeblebrox]] to file a report on ANI, in the first place.The [[WP:OWN|unwillingness to cooperate.]] [[User:Herostratus]], if you cannot understand the Wikipedia is on collaboration, your essay has no place in an encyclopedia. [[User:Boomer Vial|Boomer Vial]]<sup>[[User talk:Boomer Vial|<font color="darkgreen">Holla! We gonna ball!</font>]]</sup> 02:10, 17 April 2017 (UTC)
:::Heh, [[Nevertheless, she persisted]]. I mean, I ''asked'' the person to redact his edit by appealing to his sense of honor and explaining the logic of it. I get that you're mad about something. However, "being mad" is not a helpful argument. I note that you don't refute the general argument I make. You don't because you can't. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 05:41, 17 April 2017 (UTC)
::::By this I think they mean that calling my edits incorrect outright instead of asking for further explanation is combative. Additionally, you are still acting like you own the article, which is really hurting the ideas contained therein and may result in userfication. Having a criticism section of any essay tends to allow the essay to be balanced and better respected. I like the idea of the essay and do not want to see it smacked down to basically zero. It points out important issues and suggests that empathy on the part of admin is extremely helpful. If another user has issue with my edits I suggest they change them per [[wp:cycle]]. I also can not stress enough that you really should just remove that essay from your watchlist for at least a week. Also your comments at the AN/I were ridiculous if you have the ability to strike them I suggest you do so.  It is important to remain a certain type of zen when interacting with other users here, your outbursts at the AN/I failed to maintain this zen. I understand you have strong feelings for your work but remember they can never really get rid of anything you do. Deletion is not something that can ever really occur on Wikipedia only hiding, everything is saved. [[User:Endercase|Endercase]] ([[User talk:Endercase|talk]]) 14:15, 17 April 2017 (UTC)
:::::OK, I hear you, although I mostly don't agree with you. Alright then, if I take you at your word that you are wanting to improve the essay, then the problem is that you honestly don't understand that "It hurts to be blocked!" and "It hurts to be blocked! But, being blocked isn't the worst thing that could happen." are materially very different and make quite different points. I accept that I cannot make you understand this simple and obvious thing. Since I cannot, we're done here. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:46, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

{{olive branch|While I strongly disagreed with some of your ''actions'' during this whole episode, I don't dislike you as a person or as a Wikipedian. I'm feeling like this got way more out of control than either of us ever intended and am more than willing to put it in my rearview and forget it. I'm sensing you feel the same, so it's all good as far as I'm concerned. [[User:Beeblebrox|Beeblebrox]] ([[User talk:Beeblebrox|talk]]) 21:26, 17 April 2017 (UTC)}}
:Thank you! Yes I share these sentiments. While I disagree with you on some issues, you make cogent points. And I recognize your long, arduous, stressful, and well-discharged service and stand with you as a fellow Wikipedian, of course. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 21:42, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

== Just a reminder ==

There was overwhelming consensus to move the page, so your having essentially withdrawn your opposition and performed the move yourself does not constituate a unilateral action that you are free to withdraw. The page should not be moved back into the Wikipedia namespace without clear consensus to do so.

It was not clear from your close whether or not this was something you are liable to do, but I've seen other users try it in the past so I figured I'd remind you that you shouldn't. I even did it myself once: there wasn't overwhelming consensus against me -- I did it as a good faith gesture to win some editors on the other side of a small content dispute over, but when it didn't have that effect I self-reverted -- and even in that case I was re-reverted and some editors, no doubt acting in good faith, thought my action inappropriate.

[[User:Hijiri88|Hijiri 88]] (<small>[[User talk:Hijiri88|聖]][[Special:Contributions/Hijiri88|やや]]</small>) 23:38, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

:Can everyone please just stop trying to micromanage other editors' every breath? '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 00:39, 18 April 2017 (UTC)
::{{re|EEng}} I didn't mean the above to look micromanage-y (or hostile, for that matter) at all. It was just friendly advice. If my recent edits to MjolnirPants's talk page demonstrates anything, it's that Wikipedians can disagree on things and still be cordial. I disagree with the content of the essay in question, but I don't know the user in question from Adam, and so I'm not saying he/she is a bad Wikipedian or anything like that. I am just saying that I know ''good'' Wikipedians (myself included) who have in the past tried similar things to "I unilaterally disarmed, but I'm free to change my mind". So when I see something like the unilateral disarmament happening, my mind immediately goes to preventing the "change of mind" (without consensus, of course). I actually wouldn't even have given the above advice if I hadn't myself just nominated the redirects to be speedied: it would then technically have been my fault if I hadn't done anything to prevent. I don't have any intention of micromanaging anything, and I don't even have the newly-userfied essay on my watchlist. [[User:Hijiri88|Hijiri 88]] (<small>[[User talk:Hijiri88|聖]][[Special:Contributions/Hijiri88|やや]]</small>) 03:08, 18 April 2017 (UTC)
:::No more explanations. Back to editing ''articles''. '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 04:40, 18 April 2017 (UTC)
::::[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Bishonen&diff=775940188&oldid=775939523 Maybe in another week or two.] If you know any classical Chinese-proficient editors who could help me finish what I've started on [[Li He]], let me know. ;-) [[User:Hijiri88|Hijiri 88]] (<small>[[User talk:Hijiri88|聖]][[Special:Contributions/Hijiri88|やや]]</small>) 09:18, 18 April 2017 (UTC)

:{{yo|Hijiri88}} 33% of all !votes were cast to keep the essay where it was 66% for moving it ((6:12)/18), as you are not a disinterested 3rd party your claim that there was "overwhelming consensus" is not adequately grounded in my view. [[wp:not a democracy]] applies here. It is also worth noting that a good number of !votes cast to move the essay cited [[wp:own]] which has nothing to do the the essay itself, and many of the rest were purely ad hominem with little to no real discussion. Yours and MjolnirPants' were the best/only real arguments to move the article IMO. [[User:Endercase|Endercase]] ([[User talk:Endercase|talk]]) 18:17, 19 April 2017 (UTC)
::You are wrong, as usual, but the stuff about which you are wrong is completely peripheral to the point. The point is that Herostratus is not allowed treat the move as a unilateral action by himself, and is not allowed self-revert just because he changes his mind. My reason for posting this reminder is because I was the one who speedied the redirects, making it theoretically possible for this to happen, and so I would be partly responsible unless I left this notice.
::On a completely unrelated note, please stop monitoring my edits, and if you want me to stop giving you advice ("hounding", as you call it), then please stop showing up where I do, and stop pinging me.
::[[User:Hijiri88|Hijiri 88]] (<small>[[User talk:Hijiri88|聖]][[Special:Contributions/Hijiri88|やや]]</small>) 22:43, 19 April 2017 (UTC)
::: IMO you are only here because I stated my opinion in the AN/I and you love to disagree with me. You do show up at a large portion of my edits, often with ad hominem attacks. Whereas, I got here organically and have been interacting with this user far more that you have. As further evidence of your continual failure to assume good faith (while also coming to incorrect conclusions): I do not monitor your edits, to be honest you and your edits do not hold my interest in the slightest. I was involved in this discussion before you were (as the edit histories clearly prove), maybe you should take your own suggestion and stop involving yourself in discussions I am already a part of (often right after I post) as you clearly can not handle interacting with me while maintaining civility (as your above false accusations clearly prove). <ping left out upon request>. [[User:Endercase|Endercase]] ([[User talk:Endercase|talk]]) 19:04, 22 April 2017 (UTC)

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:OK, I see. I'll look into it. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 07:43, 26 April 2017 (UTC)

== [[The Far Field (Future Islands album)]] ==

Hey Herostratus, would you mind moving the article to [[The Far Field (album)]]? This is the correct dab per [[WP:ALBUMDAB]] when there aren't other albums of the same title. I don't want to move it myself now that there's been an RM.--[[User:Cuchullain|Cúchullain]] [[User talk:Cuchullain|<sup>t</sup>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Cuchullain|<small>c</small>]] 20:06, 26 April 2017 (UTC)
:Sorry, I can't do it, as the page that exists at [[The Far Field (album)]] has had more than one edit, so an administrator has to do it. The [[WP:RM]] page tells how to request a technical, uncontroversial move like this. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:23, 26 April 2017 (UTC)
::Oh, sorry, I thought you were an admin. Should have checked.--[[User:Cuchullain|Cúchullain]] [[User talk:Cuchullain|<sup>t</sup>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Cuchullain|<small>c</small>]] 20:46, 26 April 2017 (UTC)
:::Sure OK no prob. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:55, 26 April 2017 (UTC)

== [[Pret a manger page]] ==

Hi Herostratus. Why did you remove well sited and correct content? I understand you are trying to stop and "edit war" but please just google for yourself and see that the Hyman story is being exaggerated on the page, probably by a himself or by a friend as Poshcoffee. It is common knowledge who founded Pret and i have been asked by the company to out an end to the constant page vandalization by one user. I thought by providing enough credible sources i could have the section locked?  <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Cos02125|Cos02125]] ([[User talk:Cos02125#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Cos02125|contribs]]) 00:48, 27 April 2017 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Well, because it is misleading? I posted a compromise version, and I opened a thread on the article talk page. Go there, where we all can talk.

:Also, since you say Pret A Manger has engaged you to edit the page (to meet their personal corporate goals, which we have zero interest in here), don't edit the page directly anymore. Instead, engage on the talk page, thanks. See you there! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 01:03, 27 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Great thank you for your edit. Your post in the talk section is very reasonable. I will stop editing.  Please will make sure Poshcoffe does not change it all back again for the 10th time. The fact that the whole wikipedia page was dedicated to "the Hyman year" for so long was very misleading for all readers. [[User:Cos02125|Cos02125]] ([[User talk:Cos02125|talk]]) 01:11, 27 April 2017 (UTC)
==re. [[Bombay Mail (1935 film)]]== 
"True, it's not precisely correct (Unless IIO is planning to create an article on the other film) and that does matter." You're absolutely correct, and thank you for your comments. In fact I already had created an article on the 1935 film. All the best. I need to go to the gym. Thank you. [[User:In ictu oculi|In ictu oculi]] ([[User talk:In ictu oculi|talk]]) 08:56, 27 April 2017 (UTC)
:The gym, yes. Well, most of get dragged to ANI every now and then... I sure have. It can be stressful, but whatever. It's OK that our career can be looked at now and then. Like a performance review at work, it's annoying but possibly helpful to the project overall. Carry on and fear no darnkness, [[User:In ictu oculi]]. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:15, 27 April 2017 (UTC)

::But now I'm confused [[User:In ictu oculi]]. You say "In fact I already had created an article on the 1935 film" but where is it? You [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&page=Bombay+Mail moved] "Bombay Mail" to "Bombay Mail (193'''4''' film)" (and in fact the article says it is a 1934 film) but with a move summary of "Bombay Mail (193'''5''' film)" which is confusing (you may have meant "'''make room for'''Bombay Mail (1935 film)", and if so maybe you should be careful to make sure your move summaries are clear, under the circumstances)

::So where is the article  "Bombay Mail (193'''5''' film)"? In draftspace or something? [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 17:35, 27 April 2017 (UTC)
::[[Bombay Mail (1934 film)]] [[Bombay Mail (1935 film)]] they are both in main space, as the heading of this section :). [[User:In ictu oculi|In ictu oculi]] ([[User talk:In ictu oculi|talk]]) 20:14, 27 April 2017 (UTC)

:::OK great. I looked at the "Haco" incident. Analyzing it without fear or favor, I found sub-opimal procedure on your part (if I got it right), sorry. It's at the ANI thread. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:29, 27 April 2017 (UTC)

:::Sorry. I do want to point that I run into your work a lot, appreciate it, usually agree with you (and respect your opinion when I don't). You do great work here and have for a long time. Being dragged to ANI sucks, and I ''wish'' I could continue to tell them to back off. I had to follow my analysis where it led me though. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:51, 27 April 2017 (UTC)
::::I just want to say that I too think you ({{U|In ictu oculi}}) do great work. But your opinions on titles are not only often in disagreement with mine, they are often not in agreement with community consensus. Because of that, you really should refrain from making decisions about title changes on your own, as I do. If you would voluntarily agree to do that, this could be over quickly. --[[User:Born2cycle|В²C]] [[User_talk:Born2cycle#top|☎]] 23:27, 27 April 2017 (UTC)
:::::At the same time, [[User:Born2cycle]], it's silly to make a shibboleth of our titling rules, which are quite probably all wrong and merely artifacts of long-ago random decisions. For instance, is [[Haco (singer)]] a better title for that article than just [[Haco]], even if there were no other meanings for "Haco" in the universe? It is in my opinion, since it quickly tells the reader the main important thing about the person. 

:::::If we had a rule "Titles should generally include a parenthetical word or short phrase describing the entity" or, even better, ""Titles ''may'' generally include a parenthetical word or short phrase describing the entity if you think it helpful", so what? It'd better a better world probably, or anyway no worse. So making a federal case about stuff like this is over the top. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 11:16, 28 April 2017 (UTC)
::::::Short version: I disagree.  Long version: see my personal page and FAQ. --[[User:Born2cycle|В²C]] [[User_talk:Born2cycle#top|☎]] 17:57, 28 April 2017 (UTC)
:::::::Uh huh, [[[[User:Born2cycle]]. Well, you've thought about this a lot, I'll give you that, and cogently too. On the merits though you are wrong IMO.

:::::::Of course it makes sense to have rules on the order of "the title should tell what the article is about" and so forth, thus "Use the most common name" etc. But "the title should be as short as possible" is not a virtue on the same level of merit. We are not running out of ink.

:::::::Which you do admit, vouchsafing that "The main benefit of disambiguating only when necessary... is... reduction in conflict". Uh huh. Then why are we at ANI. Is that a reduction in conflict? Seems like its not working and maybe we should rethink this. Disambiguating only when necessary leads to reduction in ''discussion''. But discussion is not conflict; discussion is normal for the Wikipedia.

:::::::''Conflict'' is what is happening now at ANI. This is destructive to the Wikipedia. Suppose [[User talk:In ictu oculi]] decides "screw it, I don't need this". Would that be another "benefit of disambiguating only when necessary"? No, it wouldn't. We need editors like [[User talk:In ictu oculi]].

:::::::It is OK to have arbitrary rules so we don't have to gather around and discuss "should it be 'third baseman' or '3rd baseman'?" and so forth every freaken time the Mets call up another infielder. Fine. But that only works if it works. The tool is not the goal.

:::::::I understand the benefits of standardization. It's a complicated question with various aspects. But maybe open your mind to this thought: if you were more of the mind "Well, [[Haco (singer)]]; I wouldn't do it that way, but whatever -- let a thousand flowers bloom" we would right now have one less ANI thread and one less stressed-out veteran editor. Just saying. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:04, 28 April 2017 (UTC)
::::::::I realized years ago that unless everyone involved agrees to not care about titles there will be conflict, and I did not believe that everyone involved would not care. So I start with the premise that people care and will argue their position (whether they should is a separate and arguably moot point). Now, given that they will care and will argue, our goal should be minimization of conflict, and standardization is key to that. Title decision-making is an inherently subjective endeavor, but standards move us a long way from the subjective to the objective end of the spectrum, as you recognize. Concision is a particularly effective standard, because it is especially objective. Without concision we would be left with many more reasonable title candidates for countless articles, with no guidance on how to choose among them.  So it's not that I personally prefer [[Haco]] to [[Haco (singer)]], it's that I don't want to see conflicts about such titles (and WP:RM is already rife with them).  People with experience in RM discussions have a pretty good idea of how these decisions tend to go, and when they do personally prefer a "more informative" title, it behooves them to act unilaterally rather than go through the hassle of an RM where their proposal is likely to be rejected. People who engage in these end-run moves should not be encouraged. The only reason they keep doing it is because they are unlikely to get caught, and there is no negative consequence when they do. But they leave a trail of titles that are contrary to concision and community standards that they and others can and do use as example wedges to create more and more titles which are subject to challenge and conflict (because they are not consistent with standards). --[[User:Born2cycle|В²C]] [[User_talk:Born2cycle#top|☎]] 22:11, 28 April 2017 (UTC)
:::::::::OK. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:48, 28 April 2017 (UTC)
::::::::::{{ping|Born2cycle}} Well... I'm a little more amenable to your point, after looking into [[Talk:Douglas County Courthouse (Wisconsin)#Requested move 29 April 2017]]. I mean, there's no guideline (that I know of) for building names, and so courthouses are apparently using two different styles. Which, fine... except there was apparently move-warring over this, and its time-consuming to have to address each of these one at a time. So, yeah, that. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 03:05, 30 April 2017 (UTC)

*I have just dropped in and I see B2C conducting a highly selective trawl through 1,000s of dab related edits. I believe this is related to the proposals B2C frequently makes to guideline space that govern the work of those who do contribute to article space. Haco used to redirect to Haakon, The Norwegian Account of Haco's Expedition Against Scotland, before insertion of the unreferenced BLP, and should ideally continue to redirect to Haakon. But again anyone can find anything among 1000s of edits if they are daily following another editor as part of their habitual activity and are not themselves habitually busy with contributing to article space.  I thank you for the level of balance you have injected into the discussion but it's quite clear that those invited already have their view. Cheers. And happy productive editing to you. [[User:In ictu oculi|In ictu oculi]] ([[User talk:In ictu oculi|talk]]) 09:11, 2 May 2017 (UTC)

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== NCYC and PORNBIO ==

Since you mentioned the PORNBIO case a while back, perhaps you could be interested in the discussion at [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Cycling#Tightening_up_of_WP:NCYC]]? I started it a few days back but so far there is not much discussion. --<sub style="border:1px solid #228B22;padding:1px;">[[User:Piotrus|Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus]]&#124;[[User talk:Piotrus|<span style="color:#7CFC00;background:#006400;"> reply here</span>]]</sub> 06:47, 5 May 2017 (UTC)
:OK thanks. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 07:10, 5 May 2017 (UTC)

== ideas for starting RUwiki articles ==

Herostratus,

I notice that you translate articles from RUwiki to ENwiki. Are you interested in starting a short RUwiki stub on the [[:en:Toronto District School Board]]? It has a Russian website at http://www.tdsb.on.ca/languages/ru-ru/home.aspx, and I think it would be important for Toronto's Russophone community to have that topic available in Russian.

Thank you for your consideration,
[[User:WhisperToMe|WhisperToMe]] ([[User talk:WhisperToMe|talk]]) 16:17, 10 May 2017 (UTC)
:Thanks for asking, and it definitely sounds like a worthy idea, but I don't think I'm the person to do it, since I'm not a native Russian speaker and my version might sound a little "off". You should definitely ask at [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Russia]] though! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 16:20, 10 May 2017 (UTC)
::You're welcome. I'll try again and see what happens. One thing I do on the Chinese Wikipedia is write a draft version and ask a native speaker to proofread it. [[User:WhisperToMe|WhisperToMe]] ([[User talk:WhisperToMe|talk]]) 19:41, 11 May 2017 (UTC)
:::Ah, hmmm, hadn't thought of that. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:47, 11 May 2017 (UTC)
::::[[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Russia#Request_for_stub_on_RUwiki:_Toronto_District_School_Board]] - If no other editors are interested the article idea would work well :) [[User:WhisperToMe|WhisperToMe]] ([[User talk:WhisperToMe|talk]]) 20:07, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

I haven't received any replies on that thread. If you're interested you can make a short draft on your userspace on RUwiki and ask native speakers to proofread. [[User:WhisperToMe|WhisperToMe]] ([[User talk:WhisperToMe|talk]]) 04:21, 8 June 2017 (UTC)

== Please comment on [[Talk:Ted Bundy#rfc_439883D|Talk:Ted Bundy]] ==

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== [[WP:NOT]] reversion ==

Why did you revert [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=781405492&oldid=781394403&title=Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not] ? '''&mdash;''' [[User:Mr. Guye|Mr. Guye]] ([[User talk:Mr. Guye|talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/Mr. Guye|contribs]]) 01:40, 21 May 2017 (UTC)
:Hi! Sorry, but I felt a reversion was on order on these grounds:
:#On principle, that rules pages, and especially ''policy'' pages, should edited with care, and generally not without discussion first. ([[WP:BOLD]], in its section about "Wikipedia:" pages, says "In this case, 'bold' refers to boldness of idea; such ideas are most commonly raised and discussed first to best formulate their implementation. The admonition 'but please be careful' is especially important in relation to policies and guidelines, where key parts may be phrased in a particular way to reflect a very hard-won, knife-edge consensus – which may not be obvious to those unfamiliar with the background".
:#On the merits, I don't see the addition as being helpful. It introduces additional wording which doesn't really help explain the point better IMO. While it is true that we have a group ''called'' "bureaucrats", they aren't really bureaucrats particularly, they just perform a minor technical function. Our admin corps performs most of the bureaucratic-type work around here.
:It wasn't terrible or anything, but that page has seem very much contention and is a keystone of the project, so my tendency would be to leave it strictly alone, absent consensus to make a change. You're welcome to propose your addition on the talk page. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 01:52, 21 May 2017 (UTC)

==Conference call==
Hello [[User:Tazerdadog]], [[User:Primefac]], [[User:The Wordsmith]], and [[User:Someguy1221]]. 

You guys were the closers at a {{oldid2|767023947|RfC_on_secondary_school_notability|February 2017 RFC}} at the policy pump (the question was "Should secondary schools whose existence is verified by reliable, independent sources be presumed to be notable?"). Remember it?

Something I saw there made my spidey sense tingle, and I put in the back of my head to look into it. Then it came up again, and I buckled down and analyzed the discussion -- I spent quite a few hours on it -- and I concluded you got this one wrong. It's OK, it happens. 

Anyway, can we fix this? This is reasonably important. I think that people are getting caught in the wringer here, and it's not optimal.

I put my notes into some kind of form, here: [[WP:USO]]. It's kind of long, but there's an overview section, and the main part of interest is the "February 2017" section, which even that is kind of long (but you can skip the hidden sections -- they are mainly raw supporting data -- unless you want to check my work). If you would take the time to look this over, when you get a chance, it would be a kindness.

I'm pretty confident that this is not a case of my just disagreeing with you, and I hope you'll agree. I was fairly rigorous and careful I think. I'm certainly willing to consider that I myself have fallen into error somewhere, and if so I hope you'll point that out.

Again, if we conclude together that maybe a mistake was made, it's not problem. Consider this an "RfC Review" if you will, and the only thing that matters is to get it right. I of course have overturned decisions on review and reflection and I'm sure you have too, it's part of the process.

I hope any talk page stalkers I might not have (probably not many) will keep out of this, I'd rather just the five of us work through this, at least initially (or as many of you as are able to engage). I considered opening up the question on email, but I don't work well with email. If you want to work via email instead, fine, but let me know (I don't check that email account often). You may want to talk amongst yourselves and check over your notes and stuff. There's no hurry.

Thanking you in advance for your time and trouble, [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 05:39, 21 May 2017 (UTC)

:Just noting that I'm here, I'm reading your comments, and I'm open to changing/unclosing the close if your argument is solid.  I'll replace this with a substantive response in no more than a day.  [[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 06:57, 21 May 2017 (UTC)
::No hurry, thanks. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 07:03, 21 May 2017 (UTC)
:::After a readthrough of your argument, the RFC, and the closer's email thread, I can definitely see where both your argument, and the arguments that we used as closers came from.  From my readthrough the only point of contention appears to be the discounting of SCHOOLOUTCOME-based arguments at AFD - I don't see any disagreement with the no consensus close on the question asked, or with the prohibition on deleting schools due to notability concerns without checking local print media, or with the assertion that schools are special. The treatment of SCHOOLOUTCOMES created a fair amount of division among the closers.  I'd like to publish the email exchange onwiki (with all names/emails replaced by Wikipedia Usernames) in the interest of transparency, and so that outside observers can know which arguments were considered, and which ones might have been missed.  I will not do so if any of my fellow co-closers object, however.  I would like to point out that you seem to be over-emphasizing the numeric vote-count.  We were very close to the line between no consensus and consensus against the proposal.  It really only took a couple of well thought out and unrefuted !votes to flip the effective result when we addressed SCHOOLOUTCOMES versus the question asked.  [[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 08:57, 21 May 2017 (UTC)
::::OK. For right now I'm going to lay low and not say much for bit, having done my initial analysis. Transparency is fine, quiet privacy is fine, whatever works best for you guys. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 17:38, 21 May 2017 (UTC)
:::::I'm fine showing our thought process (i.e. the email thread) towards coming to the close. I think Tazer put it well, so I won't bother rephrasing what was said rather eloquently. I guess [[Elephant in the room|the question]] I have is: are you trying to overturn the RFC close itself, or the OUTCOMES portion? [[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 00:42, 22 May 2017 (UTC)
::::::Yes, I understand about the numbers thing. It's a data point. How important it is is a matter on which reasonable people may differ. As far as what I'm trying to do, just the latter. The proposition which was overtly advanced, you judged was not accepted, and that's quite correct: it wasn't, no matter how you slice it. 

::::::My analysis shows that ''nothing'' was decided there, I am fairly confident so far. Certainly, as you know, "X was rejected" in no way implies "The converse of X was accepted". You'd need a positive indication for that, which I didn't find evidence of. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 01:46, 22 May 2017 (UTC)
:::::::I think you mean "the ''inverse'' of X'', Hero mine. '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 02:57, 22 May 2017 (UTC)
*I also consent to publishing the email chain. I don't think we got it wrong, but I'm open to a persuasive argument. <span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:3">[[User:The Wordsmith|'''The Wordsmith''']]</span><sup>[[User talk:The Wordsmith|Talk to me]]</sup> 15:06, 22 May 2017 (UTC)

Since Someguy1221 did not post in the email chain until the closure was posted, I have all of the consents necessary to post the email chain up until that point.  This should provide some insight on the analyses of the individual closers.

{{cot|The email chain}}
Setting this up for discussion of the schooloutcomes closure.  I will add in someguy1221 to this once he replies to my email.  I will post a comment addressing the RFC substantively in a few hours, but I wanted to get everything started.

-Tazerdadog  [[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 00:28, 17 February 2017 (MST)


:Getting the ball rolling with some thoughts:

:My rough count of the !votes is 48 support and 50 oppose. Of course, this is not a vote.  Many supporters indicated that they were supporting the status quo, not the broader question of automatic notability. Of course, this is not a vote, so let's quickly move on.

:The opposers have a stronger policy-based argument.  Requiring GNG in all cases is a perfectly sensible position as far as policies are concerned.

:The supporters had some arguments that are less well-supported by policy.  Supporting because that's how wikipedia has always done it and it has historically served us well is a poor argument.  Similarly, worrying about a flood of  AFD's is something to worry about in an implementation, but not really germane to whether we should change the policy.  I also think we can discount opinions that argue that school articles can be kept as a recruiting/demonstration tool for new editors.

:Not all of the support arguments were weak.  The argument that the sources generally exist for schools, but are unusually inaccessible because they are concentrated heavily in print and local media is very valid.  Furthermore, the supporters have a real argument that removing schooloutcomes will increase systematic bias.  

:Fundamentally, I think there are three closes available to us:

:1) Secondary schools should be automatically notable.  This seems to go against both the numbers and strength of argument in this RFC.

:2) There is no consensus in this discussion.  Schooloutcomes continues to state that schools are presumed (but not guaranteed) to be notable, and it can continue to be cited in AFD's as a summary of the arguments in favor of keeping articles on secondary schools, and noting the need to do a more thorough than usual search for sources.  At a minimum, such a search should include local print media, not just what is available online.  I think that the correct closure for the RFC is along these lines.

:3) Declare schooloutcomes dead.  This isn't really the question that was asked in the RFC.    I also don't think there is a consensus for it even if it was the question.  It had marginally more support, and significantly better arguments, but I don't think it got to rough consensus.

:[[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 09:57, 17 February 2017 (MST)

::Adding someguy1221 into this discussion. [[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 09:58, 17 February 2017 (MST)

:::From my first impressions, consensus is leaning heavily towards abolishing SCHOOLOUTCOMES, based on the strength of the arguments, but I don't think it is strong enough to call it an actual consensus.

:::I'll have a more detailed analysis tomorrow in the late morning or early afternoon. <span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:3">[[User:The Wordsmith|'''The Wordsmith''']]</span><sup>[[User talk:The Wordsmith|Talk to me]]</sup> 10:20, 17 February 2017 (MST)

That RFC makes my brain hurt... but let's see if I can't get some thoughts down before the pain goes away.

I think there are three main points to consider:

1. The ultimate question is '''"Should secondary schools whose existence is verified by reliable, independent sources be presumed to be notable?"'''

2. SCHOOLOUTCOMES (as mentioned by Kudpung) is not specifically mentioned in the RFC itself.

3.  NewYorkActuary (about 3/4 to the bottom) makes a very good point, that there has never been a true consensus about either OUTCOMES or the implied/automatic/presumed notability of schools. It's been a contentious issue from the get-go.

For brevity, I'm going to shorthand SCHOOLOUTCOMES to SO.

As mentioned, the !votes are nearly split. In a rough count of the "types" of support/oppose rationale, I come up with about ten broad categories for each, but as mentioned initially by Tazerdadog many of the support categories are rather weak ("it will be disruptive", "they deserve an exception", "schools are important to their communities") while the oppose categories are mostly policy-based (GNG, NOTINHERITED, MILL, VAND, etc). This tips the overall consensus towards oppose, but I'm not overly convinced that it's enough for an outright rejection of the actual question (especially in light of point #3).

I think there's only one consensus to come to, that of "no consensus" (otherwise we'll be drawn and quartered). In other words, the direct answer to the proposed question is "there is no consensus that schools are presumed notable" (basically Tazerdadog's point #2). However, the arguments presented by the oppose camp (in my mind) mean that SO should not be used as a reason for keeping (or deleting, to be fair).

I just re-read SO, and it states nothing about policy. It simply says "usually high schools are kept". The catch-22 argument, therefore, becomes a bit stronger as a valid oppose rationale. So, in opposition to Tazerdadog, I think that SO should not be used in AFDs. I think that it has merit, but holds about as much weight as BEFORE (i.e. if someone breaks it, the worst that happens is a trouting).

In other words, there is no consensus that schools are automatically presumed notable (i.e. schools still have to follow GNG and ORG), and SO should not be used as a "keep" argument.

[[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 22:19, 17 February 2017 (MST)

:Perhaps we should make a close based around the following points:

:1) No consensus (although leaning no) on whether extant secondary schools should be presumed to be notable.  

:2) SO remains perfectly valid as a  statement of what usually happens to extant secondary schools at AFD, but SO should be added to arguments to avoid in AFD discussions. (i.e. not prohibited, but discouraged and potentially discounted in them.)

:3) Articles on extant secondary schools often have reliable sources that are concentrated in print and/or local media.  A deeper search than normal is needed to attempt to find these sources.  If a deep search is conducted, and still comes up empty, then the school article should be deleted for not meeting the GNG - Editors are not expected to prove the negative that sources do not exist, but they should make a good-faith effort to find them.  [We'd really need a definition for deep, I propose checked local print media in addition to an online search]

:It's worth noting that the closeness of this RFC implies that schools are special.  If the question was (e.g.) '''Should artists whose existence is verified by reliable, independent sources be presumed to be notable?''', I would expect the result to be decided quickly and with snowballs.  The fact that this was not the case for schools is telling.

:[[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 12:23, 19 February 2017 (MST)

::I can get behind that, in particular #2. 

::[[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 01:59, 20 February 2017 (MST)

Ok, proposing an actual text for closure.  

" The question asked in this RFC was whether extant secondary schools should be presumed to be notable.  Numerically, the respondents to this RFC were about evenly divided between supporting and opposing that statement.  However, this is a discussion, and not a vote, and what truly matters is the strength of each side's argument.  The opposers have a strong policy-based argument.  Requiring the GNG to be satisfied in all cases is a perfectly sensible position, and one that is consistent with all applicable policies.  The arguments of the supporters were more mixed.  Some arguments, such as "Schools are important to their communities", "Automatic notability of schools are how Wikipedia has always done it, and this has historically served us well", and "School articles are valuable as a recruitment tool for new editors" do not make much sense and were discounted.  Another common argument was that removing the protections secondary schools have historically enjoyed at AfD would lead to a flood of mass AfDing is a concern to be addressed in a hypothetical implementation, but is not germane to the question of whether those protections should exist.  These opinions were partially or fully discounted in our evaluation.  The supporters did have some very good arguments mixed in with the poor ones.  The argument that sources for secondary schools are more difficult to find than they are for typical topics because they are likely to be concentrated in local and/or print media is very valid.  Additionally, the argument that removing the presumption of notability from schools would increase systematic bias is very strong.  

Based on the discussion, we find that the community is leaning towards rejecting the statement posed in the RFC, but this lean stops short of a rough consensus.  Whether or not the community has actually formed a consensus to reject the statement posed in the RFC is a distinction without a difference - Either way the proposed change will not be adopted.

Over the course of the discussion, the conversation expanded to include the proper role of SCHOOLOUTCOMES.  Citing SCHOOLOUTCOMES in an AfD  makes the circular argument "We should keep this school because we always keep schools.  This argument has been rejected by the community.  Therefore, while SO remains perfectly valid as a  statement of what usually happens to extant secondary schools at AFD, SO should be added to arguments to avoid in AFD discussions. (i.e. not prohibited, but discouraged and potentially discounted in them.)

Because extant secondary schools often have reliable sources that are concentrated in print and/or local media, a deeper search than normal is needed to attempt to find these sources.  At minimum, this search should include some local print media.  If a deep search is conducted, and still comes up empty, then the school article should be deleted for not meeting the GNG - Editors are not expected to prove the negative that sources do not exist, but they should make a good-faith effort to find them.  If a normal-depth search fails to find any evidence that the school exists, the article on the school should be deleted without the need for a deeper search.  

It's worth noting that this discussion does imply that schools are special.  I would expect an RFC asking "'''Should artists whose existence is verified by reliable, independent sources be presumed to be notable?'''" would be closed quickly and with snowballs.  The fact that this was not the case for schools is telling.

It's further worth noting that a flood of AfDs following the addition of SO to the arguments to avoid in AfDs list is undesirable.  Editors who mass-nominate school articles should be asked to stop."

Commentary on this version is welcome.   

[[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 05:19, 22 February 2017 (MST)

:Just me being nitpicky:

:1) Third paragraph, second sentence, needs a closing "

:2) Fifth paragraph, change "I would" to "we would" since there are more than one of us ;-)

:3) Final paragraph, I think the "''arguments to avoid in AFDs''" list bit should be written like that (in quotes, ital only added for emphasis), because otherwise it's a bit messy to read.

:Overall I think it's very well-worded, brings in both sides and explains how we came to our decision. My only issue is with the last sentence, as it is kind of a BEANs way of phrasing it. However, I can't think of anything better to replace it with, and it's better than no BEANs at all...

:[[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 06:20, 22 February 2017 (MST)

::I agree with all of your changes.

::I'm going to give our other 2 co-closers 24 hours to post issues/suggestions, and then post it up so that the tarring and feathering process can begin.

::[[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 06:53, 22 February 2017 (MST)

:::It can't be any worse than the DM close ;-)

:::[[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 08:28, 22 February 2017 (MST)

::::I think the draft is a solid summary of the important points in the right proportions. I agree with Primefac's changes, and regarding the last sentence I would just cut it. "asked to stop" is a meaningless and toothless phrase, and we don't have the authority to do anything meaningful about it. If it stays in, we would just be inviting an ANI thread for anyone who nominates more than one school article.

::::I believe the wording in the third paragraph (about using SO in AFDs) should be slightly stronger. I think there's sufficient consensus (and basic logic) that SO is not actually an argument at all for what should be done with any particular article.

::::Everything else appears to be right on the nose. Excellent job on the draft.

:::: <span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:3">[[User:The Wordsmith|'''The Wordsmith''']]</span><sup>[[User talk:The Wordsmith|Talk to me]]</sup> 08:33, 22 February 2017 (MST)

An updated closing statement including Primefac's fixes, and attempting to address The Wordsmith's concerns.  I tries to dix the final sentence instead of deleting it.  I have also fixed a run-on sentence in the first paragraph:


" The question asked in this RFC was whether extant secondary schools should be presumed to be notable.  Numerically, the respondents to this RFC were about evenly divided between supporting and opposing that statement.  However, this is a discussion, and not a vote, and what truly matters is the strength of each side's argument.  The opposers have a strong policy-based argument.  Requiring the GNG to be satisfied in all cases is a perfectly sensible position, and one that is consistent with all applicable policies.  The arguments of the supporters were more mixed.  Some arguments, such as "Schools are important to their communities", "Automatic notability of schools are how Wikipedia has always done it, and this has historically served us well", and "School articles are valuable as a recruitment tool for new editors" do not make much sense and were discounted.  Another common argument was that removing the protections secondary schools have historically enjoyed at AfD would lead to a flood of mass AfDing.  This is a concern to be addressed in a hypothetical implementation, but is not germane to the question of whether those protections should exist.  These opinions were partially or fully discounted in our evaluation.  The supporters did have some very good arguments mixed in with the poor ones.  The argument that sources for secondary schools are more difficult to find than they are for typical topics because they are likely to be concentrated in local and/or print media is very valid.  Additionally, the argument that removing the presumption of notability from schools would increase systematic bias is very strong.  

Based on the discussion, we find that the community is leaning towards rejecting the statement posed in the RFC, but this lean stops short of a rough consensus.  Whether or not the community has actually formed a consensus to reject the statement posed in the RFC is a distinction without a difference - Either way the proposed change will not be adopted.

Over the course of the discussion, the conversation expanded to include the proper role of SCHOOLOUTCOMES.  Citing SCHOOLOUTCOMES in an AfD makes the circular argument "We should keep this school because we always keep schools".  This argument has been rejected by the community.  Therefore, while SO remains perfectly valid as a  statement of what usually happens to extant secondary schools at AFD, SO should be added to arguments to avoid in AFD discussions. Rationales that cite SCHOOLOUTCOMES are discouraged, and may be discounted when the AFD is closed.

Because extant secondary schools often have reliable sources that are concentrated in print and/or local media, a deeper search than normal is needed to attempt to find these sources.  At minimum, this search should include some local print media.  If a deep search is conducted, and still comes up empty, then the school article should be deleted for not meeting the GNG - Editors are not expected to prove the negative that sources do not exist, but they should make a good-faith effort to find them.  If a normal-depth search fails to find any evidence that the school exists, the article on the school should be deleted without the need for a deeper search.  

It's worth noting that this discussion does imply that schools are special.  We would expect an RFC asking '''"Should artists whose existence is verified by reliable, independent sources be presumed to be notable?"''' would be closed quickly and with snowballs.  The fact that this was not the case for schools is telling.

It's further worth noting that a flood of AfDs following the addition of SO to the "arguments to avoid in AfDs" list is undesirable.  Editors are asked to refrain from making indiscriminate or excessive nominations."

Commentary is once again welcomed. 

[[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 16:02, 22 February 2017 (MST)

:A+

:[[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 18:44, 22 February 2017 (MST)

::Looks good to me. The new version addresses my concerns, and I have nothing else substantial to change. One minor thing is that in the second paragraph, "lean" is awkward and should be cut. The sentence would be better reading "we find that the community is leaning towards rejecting the statement posed in the RFC, but this stops short of a rough consensus"

::Other than that one niggle, I '''endorse''' the close.

::<span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:3">[[User:The Wordsmith|'''The Wordsmith''']]</span><sup>[[User talk:The Wordsmith|Talk to me]]</sup> 21:01, 22 February 2017 (MST)

:::Good catch, Wordsmith.

:::[[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 21:25, 22 February 2017 (MST)

::::I have posted the closure at the RFC.  It is waiting for your countersignature.  Thank you all for your assistance. 

::::[[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 06:10, 23 February 2017 (MST)


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Herostratus, you said that editors were being put through "the wringer" by the RFC close - could you point to example(s) of what you mean?  If our close is having unintended consequences, we need to try to address them.  I am very sympathetic to your argument, and I initially wanted to close it that way.  It certainly was a very close call as to whether that consensus we found actually fully formed.  [[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 00:47, 23 May 2017 (UTC)
:I'd rather not get into the "wringer" thing right yet, as it's a side issue. Reading the email thread now. I mught take a bit to digest it. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 02:59, 23 May 2017 (UTC)
::You can feel free to add anything I sent to that email thread. I've been sick the past week and haven't been paying much attention to Wikipedia. [[User:Someguy1221|Someguy1221]] ([[User talk:Someguy1221|talk]]) 06:40, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

===Moving forward===
Hi [[User:Tazerdadog]], [[User:Primefac]], [[User:The Wordsmith]], and [[User:Someguy1221]]. Thanks for providing your notes. Sorry it took so long to respond... I could make an excuse, but the truth this that there's little stress involved in all this and I put it off.

Basically, I didn't find anything in your notes that much affects my conclusions at [[WP:USO]]. I did write some notes as went through your notes. You don't need to read them since [[WP:USO]] remains the operative document. In fact, I'd almost rather you ''didn't'' read them since I get a little argumentative at times, and I want to keep this above the level of being argumentative and just the five of use looking at the data and determining the next step. Also it's long. But it's at [[User:Herostratus/Email chain]] if you want.

Basically, I read your notes, and as I stand behind what I wrote at [[WP:USO]] without change. One thing I ''didn't'' write there, not wanting to be contentious, but which is a pretty key point, was this:

{{talkquote|The close said "The opposers have a strong '''policy-based argument'''. Requiring '''the GNG''' to be satisfied in all cases is a perfectly sensible position". [emphasis added] It ''is'' an eminently sensible position, but it's not policy-based, because [[WP:GNG]] is not a policy. This actually matters, quite a lot. If the GNG was a ''policy'' like [[WP:NPOV]] or [[WP:BLP]], we would be bound to follow it whether we liked it or not, and the SNG (Special Notability Guidelines) would be definitely superseded, and over a span of years that would have a profound effect on the nature of the encyclopedia. It would be a lot smaller. In fact I recently [[Wikipedia talk:Notability#Promote to policy?|raised the question]] of promoting [[WP:GNG]] to policy, and there was little enthusiasm or indication that such a proposition would succeed.<br/><br/>Requiring [[WP:GNG]] to be satisfied in ''all'' cases would be fairly radical, but you clearly meant that requiring [[WP:GNG]] to be satisfied in all cases of ''of secondary schools'' is a perfectly sensible position. And it is. It's neither nonsense, madness, nor trollery. That doesn't necessarily make it right, or policy-based, or necessarily ''more'' sensible than requiring [[WP:GNG]] to be satisfied in all cases of fungi, populated places, extinct insect species, mountains, rulers of the Second Turkic Khaganate, and so forth.}}

OK. So anyway, what's your response to this informal RfC review? What the next step forward? [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 06:51, 30 May 2017 (UTC)
:The fact that GNG is ''not'' a policy is continually an issue in various aspects of Wikipedia. However, it has become ingrained enough into the fabric of our community that it's a ''de facto'' policy, at least in my mind.
:Going forward, we obviously have no call to stop you making any sort of RFC regarding OUTCOMES, since it wasn't explicitly "asked" in the original. However, the main issue becomes one of the (non-caps) outcome of that RFC, particularly if OUTCOMES becomes acceptable as an argument at AFD again. If schools are not inherently notable (per the standing RFC), but you can argue "we keep schools because we ''always'' keep schools" (i.e. the OUTCOMES decision is overturned), there becomes rather awkward when one person argues "does not meet GNG" and another argues "OUTCOMES!!!!". This goes back to the GNG-is-not-policy problem, but it's also the reason why so many people argued for/against it at the RFC, and why we felt it was important to include it in the result. [[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 12:50, 30 May 2017 (UTC)

::OK. I hear you. I believe we both have sufficient information on all sides of the issue. What I'm asking for now is a decision: will you (plural) overturn that part of the close which relates to [[WP:SCHOOLOUTCOMES]], or not.

::It occurs to me that using a closing-team system, which I've advocated (used it myself once), has a flaw: review. Somehow we need to four of you, or whichever of you are willing to engage, to come to a single decision. If you want to talk about it via email, or talk about it publicly among yourselves either here or elsewhere, or just each lay down a yea/nay marker here or elsewhere (and if its not unanimous -- ouch; we'll have to take it from there) or whatever, let's do it. There' no hurry, take your time, we want to get it right. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:33, 31 May 2017 (UTC)

:::That RFC was extraordinarily close on this.  I initially disagreed with my co-closers, and wanted to close with outcomes allowed as an argument in AFD's. They convinced me to change that position, and you've pulled be back to neutral.  Right now, I'm squarely on the fence on the merits of that clause.  I think either close is perfectly acceptable, and I have no idea which way I'd close it if I was closing it today solo.  Right now, I'm going to sayI'm not willing to overturn that, because I think the arguments on their merits areapproximately even, and [[stare decesis]] is a thing.  This is hardly a ringing endorsement of my close, and I will not object if my co-closers decide to reverse themselves.  [[User:Tazerdadog|Tazerdadog]] ([[User talk:Tazerdadog|talk]]) 23:33, 6 June 2017 (UTC)

::::@[[User:Tazerdadog]], OK. stare decisis. Yes you are correct it is a thing. It would imply not overturning a 15 year old precedent on the basis of equal argument. I would think.

::::@[[User:Primefac|Primefac]], OK. No I am not just going to run an RfC on this, no. At least not just like that. As you know, human nature being what it is, there will be probably about equal numbers, with people "voting" based on their desired outcome, thus probably resulting in no consensus (most closers are (rightly) not willing to entirely overlook the numbers). So I'll look for other paths forward.

::::FWIW I looked at 100 random articles. A lot of them don't meet the GNG. Some that don't could, and some that couldn't nevertheless meet an SNG (Special Notability Guideline, such as [[WP:NGEO]]) instead. But some that are in none of those categories are appear to be protected by a "de facto" SNG, such as species (''[[Mitrulinia]]'' and stuff like that). I added a note to this at [[WP:USO]], [[User:Herostratus/Understanding SCHOOLOUTCOMES#There are de facto SNG, and this is one|here]]. Guess there's always something new to learn.

::::Looks like 2 of 4 are not inclined to correct the decision despite my demonstrating that it was an (understandable) error. OK. Still waiting to hear from [[User:The Wordsmith]] and [[User:Someguy1221]]. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:05, 7 June 2017 (UTC)

:::::This was a pretty unusual RfC. Mainly because it was framed as an RfC to make schooloutcomes a guideline, and half the participants treated it as an RfC to make a guideline rejecting schooloutcomes. Normally when an RfC fails, this does not ''de facto'' create a guideline that says the opposite of the proposal. But then this was also an RfC over something that was merely a statement of common practice, that was being treated as a ''de facto'' guideline. All very unusual. If schooloutcomes had been an actual guideline, and we closed the RfC by getting rid of it, that would have been the wrong close. However, our unusual close was mostly just to put a boilerplate on a statement of common practice, that there is a consensus that stating this to be common practice is a bad argument at AFD, and should be avoided. I think we got that right even if it was weird. I hope my stream of consciousness made sense there. Now, my personal reading of the RfC was that while there was a slim majority (and strong guideline-based argument) against schooloutcomes, there were likely strong consensuses hiding in there on more narrow issues. I suspect that an RfC specifically on publicly run, accredited high schools, would find they are presumed notable. I suspect that an RfC on private and/or unaccredited high schools would find them to have no presumption of notability. I pitched this in the email chain, but no one else thought there would be a stomach for another schools RfC. [[User:Someguy1221|Someguy1221]] ([[User talk:Someguy1221|talk]]) 08:10, 8 June 2017 (UTC)

::::::My position is fairly similar to {{u|Someguy1221}} on this. The fact that OUTCOMES was not a guideline is the key here. An RFC to promote a guideline cannot result in the creation of a guideline rejecting the proposal. However, that's not what happened here. We had an RFC about a common argument with no official standing as policy or guideline, with a consensus that the common argument is a terrible argument that should carry little weight. While it certainly isn't the most clear-cut RFC I've ever closed, after reviewing it again I do still believe the consensus was there. After reading everything said here, while I believe that a simple "no consensus" would also have been an acceptable outcome, I don't actually see strong enough evidence that we got the close ''wrong'' and should overturn. I also haven't seen any evidence presented that the RFC closure has caused any undue hardship or harm to either editors or our coverage of schools.

::::::Despite your bare assertions to the contrary, you have not proven that the close was an error to be corrected. As I believe that now the closers have unanimously decided not to overturn,  you still have the option available to you of requesting review at [[WP:AN]]. <span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:3">[[User:The Wordsmith|'''The Wordsmith''']]</span><sup>[[User talk:The Wordsmith|Talk to me]]</sup> 18:16, 8 June 2017 (UTC)

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:Since I'm apparently nicer than you, at least today, I'll see your ridiculous template with a milder one of Wikipe-tan scolding you, which you certainly deserve. See [[Wikipedia:Don't template the regulars]]. You coult have written me a nice note and chose not to. Also see [[WP:NOTBURO]] which is an actual policy which your are egregiously and deliberately violating. You are trying to read that discussion as an Etruscan priest might read a goat's liver, and that's not how we roll here. Of the four discussions you point to, three have nothing -- literally and absolutely nothing -- to do with the matter at hand, and the fourth was made when religion was part of the infoboxes for individuals and the discussion was entirely about individuals. And you know this, so stop implying otherwise.

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:You're doing all this because you have no comeback for "this would help the reader because ________" and you know that you don't. Fine, I get it: when you have neither the facts nor the law on your side, pound the table. I opened a discussion on the matter, which is too bad since it's a waste of time to have to adjudicate what normally could be handled by common sense, but whatever. It's here: '''[[Template talk:Infobox#RfC: Allow private schools to be characterized as secular as well as religious?]]''' and you're welcome to make your point -- whatever it is -- there. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 14:41, 20 June 2017 (UTC)

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::: Dude. You fucking templated me. This was a deliberate and egregious insult and you know that it is. You threatened to try to get me fucking ''blocked'' because of your ridiculous and frankly marginally insane obsession, on which you are not only wrong on the merits but self-evidently wrong. I don't know if you're a militant atheist or what your fucking reason for twisting the truth is, and I don't care. Go away and to not attempt to address me again over this matter, OK? I've opened a RfC at the place pointed to, and make your case there. Stay away, and any attempt to further contact me on this matter I will consider harassment and cause for escalation. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:34, 20 June 2017 (UTC)

::::This is to inform you that [[Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)#RfC: Allow private schools to be characterized as non-affiliated as well as religious, in infobox?]] has been snow closed. The Wikipedia community has decided, once again, that without exception, nonreligions should not be listed in the 'Religion=' parameter of the infobox on any article anywhere on Wikipedia. As amusing as your continued personal attacks are, I am unwatching your user talk page, and intend to [[WP:IAD|ignore you]] from now on. Feel free to have the last word; I will  not see it.
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:::::Well, first of all, I asked you to stay off my talk page and you chose to ignore that request, so this has now become a problem. Second of all, for some reason you decided to add the [[File:Information orange.svg|25px|alt=Information icon]] icon with an admonition to not make personal attacks on anyone. I haven't made any such attacks and you know I haven't, so it appears that you're going out of your way to be obnoxious and annoy people, even at the price of violating the [[WP:HARASSMENT]] policy. I'd advise against this. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 12:30, 29 June 2017 (UTC)

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:::Yes I know... However my computer doesn't work yet on internet T^T [[User:Dinah Kirkland|Dinah In]] [[User Talk:Dinah Kirkland|Wonderland]] 00:20, 18 July 2017 (UTC)
::::''I cried because I had no wifi... until I met a man who had no browser.'' '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 00:52, 18 July 2017 (UTC)
:::::Heh. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 02:07, 18 July 2017 (UTC)

:::::Wait.. computer doesn't work on internet.... is that even a thing? [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 02:08, 18 July 2017 (UTC)

::::::Public Service Announcement: ''No internet access? Email us now for free help!'' '''[[User:EEng#s|<span style="color:red;">E</span>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<span style="color:blue;">Eng</span>]]''' 02:50, 18 July 2017 (UTC)

Yup my family doesn't have internet yet. I only use data on my phone and it's not to bad.... Besides the fact it takes a while to load sometimes and if you lay down while on it you can't have internet... [[User:Dinah Kirkland|Dinah In]] [[User Talk:Dinah Kirkland|Wonderland]] 13:03, 18 July 2017 (UTC)

By the way can one of you take out the Wikipedia links on my Draft  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Dinah_Liddell it's really getting on my nerves and no-one will help. (Plus with the mobile view you can't) [[User:Dinah Kirkland|Dinah In]] [[User Talk:Dinah Kirkland|Wonderland]] 13:09, 18 July 2017 (UTC)

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== My Living Doll ==

First thank you for your advice and correction of my (misguided) link to a commercial service. I intend to avoid that in the future.

Second, thanks also for the recast of my inline ref to regular ref.

However, the ref became linked within the article twice. This would be fine except that the 'quote' portion of the original ref addressed only the controversy (Cummings v. Newmar/Leeds) but not the existence of the colorized versions.

Therefore, I split this into 2 separate refs, changing the 'quote' portion of the second ref to address the existence of the (non-commercial) colorized. Although slightly awkward, I kept this in the form of an abridged quote from the original article.

I hope this is acceptable and makes the refs clearer to the reader.
QUESTION: Is there a (less awkward) more correct way to add explanatory text within a ref, other than as a 'quote'?

( Noted here because I forgot to mention this as I applied the edit.)

Best Regards,
[[User:Jmonti824|Jmonti824]] ([[User talk:Jmonti824|talk]]) 02:02, 4 November 2017 (UTC)
:Yes I see your point about splitting the ref since one had a quote... I have not considered this before and I'm not sure if we have a rule or normal procedure for this (probably not, it is rare I guess), but what you did was probably the best solution.

:On the general issue, a rule of thumb here is: Put in the text if it's useful. Don't overly worry about the formatting, someone will be along to fix it eventually. Teamwork. Ditto for making a "mistake" like your pointer to the commercial site. It's fine. Don't be overly timid, be [[WP:BOLD]]. Someone will be along to fix it presently. 

----

:As to putting the notes in the text without using quotes, there is, and I use it a fair amount (and also the quote field at times.) It's a bit more involved than using the quote field though.

:At the place where you want to put the explanatory text, you write '''<nowiki>{{#tag:ref|your text|group=note}}</nowiki>'''. Like for instance <nowiki>{{#tag:ref|Some sources disagree and say blah-blah-blah|group=note}}</nowiki> (or whatever). This goes right in the article text at the desired place.

:Them you make a separate section called "Notes" right above the "References" section (or right below if you prefer). In this section you put one thing: '''<nowiki> {{reflist|group=note}}</nowiki>'''

:The text you wrote in the article text (at <nowiki>{{#tag:ref|your text|group=note}}</nowiki>) will appear in the Notes section AND if the person hovers over the note in the article text.

:(FWIW "notes" in the above example is not a magic word, you could name it "my_notes" or whatever, as long as you use the same name in both places.)

:If you have more than one footnote, just also do '''<nowiki>{{#tag:ref|different text|group=note}}</nowiki>''' at the second place, and so forth. I think this automatically generates "Note 1" and "Note 2" in the article text (not 100% sure of that).

[[The Thames (steamship)]] is an example.

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:BUT there's another way to do it if you prefer:

:Write <nowiki>{{efn|name=FOO}}</nowiki> in the article text, and you DON'T put your explanatory text there, then in the "Notes" section which you've made you put <nowiki>{{efn|name=FOO | your text}}</nowiki>. This lets you write your explanatory text in the "Notes" section if you prefer or if you think your text will cause too much clutter for future editors. It appears identically to the reader as the first method I described. (Of course "FOO" can be any string you like.)

:See [[Alyosha Monument, Murmansk]] for an example of this approach.

-----

:AND some people don't like the "Note 1" etc in the article text, and prefer "A", "B", etc. as it is shorter. You do <nowiki>{{ref label|note01|A|^}}</nowiki> for the first one, <nowiki>{{ref label|note02|B|^}}</nowiki> for the second, <nowiki>{{|ref label|note03|C|^}}/</nowiki> for the third, and so forth. You don't write your text there.

:Then in your Notes section you write</br>
::<nowiki>'''A.'''{{note label|note01|A|^}}</nowiki>Your text for the first note.
::<nowiki>'''B.'''{{note label|note02|B|^}}</nowiki>Your text for the second note.
::<nowiki>'''C.'''{{note label|note03|C|^}}</nowiki>Your text for the third note, etc.

:I'm pretty sure the "Note01" can be any string, and the "A" can be any string, as long at the two uses match, but letters are usually used, I think. [[List of tallest buildings by U.S. state]] is an example.

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:As a general rule and speaking strictly for myself, I use the quotes field to pick out the relevant passage in the source so the person can quickly find it in the source (which might be a long article or whatever) rather than reading through the entire source. I use the "Note" scheme described above for some aside or explanation which might be useful to the reader but isn't important enough or is two technical to be in the main text. See [[The Thames (steamship)]] for a couple examples of this.

:Hope this helps, happy wiki'ing, and I'm here to answer any other questions if you wish. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 04:46, 4 November 2017 (UTC)

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:Jesus Christ. You obviously enjoy starting fights which where you can use passive aggression to bait people into getting angry with you and exhibit a holier-than-thou attitude, escalating to implied threats with templates. Wheeee. I guess you've had fun then! All righty-roo! So can we move on now? A good start might be you stopping putting ridiculously large images and text on my userpage. Then we can move on to you going away and bothering someone else. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 06:03, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
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== WTF? ==

This crusade against Quixotic Potato seems completely out of character for you. He can be a complete dick, but the brackets thing? That's going nowhere. I recommend you ignore him, and if he hounds you, then you'll have strong grounds for action. <b>[[User Talk:JzG|Guy]]</b> <small>([[User:JzG/help|Help!]])</small> 13:09, 20 December 2017 (UTC)
:Well, I mean '''they guy has a famously ant-semitic symbol in his sig'''. Yes, ''technically'' it's being used as anti-anti-semitism. Sure, and a signature of "NiggahBoy is ''technically'' anti-racist (if used by a African American or someone who claims to be) on grounds of defusing a fraught word, and a sig of "OpposedTo[[File:Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg|25px]]" is ''technically'' anti-Nazi and not a way to get a swastika up in everybody's face.

:Sure.

:I not only think there's ''potential'' for trolling with all this, I think the editor ''is'' trolling. I mean he wrote "Much of my entertainment is people doing stupid shit" which indicates he's doing this for the lulz; I didn't realize the Wikipedia was an entertainment venue now.

:I'm OK with a result if "It's fine, it's not a problem". I'm not OK with a result of "it's illegitimate to even raise the question of whether it's OK to throw around anti-semitic symbols here" which was the result. It's not a good look, not at all. And it's not going to go away. I'm not done here. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 13:28, 20 December 2017 (UTC)
:: Do you not know that this is used as a badge of pride by those who are Jewish or who oppose neo-Nazism? A bunch of my friends on Twitter - Jews and goyim alike - use it as a show of strength against the alt-right. Unlike the swastika, its meaning is really known only to the initiates. In other words, anyone who would be offended knows it is not being used offensively. <b>[[User Talk:JzG|Guy]]</b> <small>([[User:JzG/help|Help!]])</small> 16:07, 20 December 2017 (UTC)

:My prior interactions with TQP have led to his being blocked twice for harassing myself (and others). One particular demonstration of that harassment was the (mis)use of a civility template like the one above. I can understand why it's hard to let the issue go given his annoying demeanor, but as TQP noted himself on ANI, there is an encyclopedia to be built. He's probably not going to contribute much to that endeavor, but thankfully we have credible, net-positive editors like yourself who will. He's not going to change his sig and the community won't make make him do it, so I don't think you'll benefit from pursuing it any further. [[User:Lepricavark|Lepricavark]] ([[User talk:Lepricavark|talk]]) 16:42, 20 December 2017 (UTC)

== HNY ==

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'''Backlog update''':
*The new page backlog is currently at <big>[[Special:NewPagesFeed|3819]]</big> unreviewed articles, with a further 6660 unreviewed redirects. 
*We are very close to eliminating the backlog completely; please help by reviewing a few extra articles each day! 
 
'''New Year Backlog Drive results''':
*We made ''massive'' progress during the recent four weeks of the NPP Backlog Drive, during which the backlog reduced by nearly six thousand articles and the length of the backlog by almost 3 months!

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== New Page Review Newsletter No.10 ==

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'''ACTRIAL''':
*[[WP:ACTRIAL|ACTRIAL]]'s six month experiment restricting new page creation to [[WP:AUTOCONFIRM|(auto)confirmed]] users ended on 14 March. As expected, a greatly increased number of unsuitable articles and candidates for deletion are showing up in the [[Special:NewPagesFeed|feed]] again, and the backlog has since increased already by '''~30%'''. Please consider reviewing a few extra articles each day.

'''Paid editing'''
*Now that ACTRIAL is inoperative pending discussion, please be sure to look for tell-tale signs of undisclosed paid editing. Contact the creator <u>if appropriate</u>, and submit the issue to  [[WP:COIN]] if necessary.

'''Subject-specific notability guidelines'''
*The box at the right contains each of the subject-specific notability guidelines, please review any that are relevant [[WP:BEFORE|BEFORE]] nominating an article for deletion.
*Reviewers are requested to familiarise themselves with the new version of the notability guidelines for [[WP:ORG|organisations and companies]]. A further discussion is currently  taking  place at: [[Wikipedia_talk:Notability#Can_a_subject_specific_guideline_invalidate_the_General_Notability_Guideline?|Can a subject specific guideline invalidate the General Notability Guideline?]]

'''Nominate competent users for Autopatrolled'''
*While patrolling articles, if you find an editor that is particularly competent at creating quality new articles, and that user has created more than 25 articles (rather than stubs), consider nominating them for the '[[WP:Autopatrolled|Autopatrolled]]' user right [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_permissions/Autopatrolled|HERE]]. 

'''News'''
*The next issue Wikipedia's newspaper [[Wikipedia:The Signpost|''The Signpost'']] has now been published after a long delay. There are some articles in it, including [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2018-03-29/Special report|'''''ACTRIAL wrap-up''''']] that will be of special interest to New Page Reviewers. Don't hesitate to contribute to the comments sections. ''The Signpost'' is one of the best ways to stay up date with news and new developments -  please consider subscribing to it. All editors of Wikipedia and associated projects are welcome to submit articles on any topic for consideration by the ''The Signpost's'' editorial team for the next issue.
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== Recreating the A-Style Wikipedia page ==

Hello,

I'm interested in re-creating the A-Style Wikipedia page. I'm Italian, and I'm willing to translate the content from the Italian Wikipedia onto the English one.

However, when I wanted to create the page, I saw you already had deleted the page because it was more like an advertising than a notable article. Over 10 year later, I feel like that is no longer the case.

I had to contact you first, as the infobox suggested me to do that. Please reply swiftly, so I can start ASAP.

[[User:MatteoNL97|MatteoNL97]] ([[User talk:MatteoNL97|talk]]) 15:50, 17 May 2018 (UTC)
:Yes, fine, I'll respond in more detail on your talk page. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 18:24, 17 May 2018 (UTC)

== NPR Newsletter No.11 25 May 2018 ==

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'''ACTRIAL''':
*[[WP:ACREQ]] has been implemented. The flow at [[Special:NewPagesFeed|the feed]] has dropped back to the levels during the trial. However, the backlog is on the rise again so please consider reviewing a few extra articles each day; a backlog approaching 5,000 is still far too high. An effort is also needed to ensure that older unsuitable older pages at the back of the queue do not get automatically indexed for Google.

'''Deletion tags''' 
*Do bear in mind that articles in the feed showing the trash can icon may have been tagged by inexperienced or non NPR rights holders. They require your further verification.

'''Backlog drive''': 
*A backlog drive will take place from 10 through 20 June. Check out our talk page at [[WT:NPR]] for more details. '''NOTE''': It is extremely important that we focus on quality reviewing. Despite our goal of reducing the backlog as much as possible, please do not rush while reviewing.

'''Editathons'''
*There will be a large increase in the number of editathons in June. Please be gentle with new pages that obviously come from good faith participants, especially articles from developing economies and ones about female subjects. Consider using the '[[User:Evad37/MoveToDraft|move to draft]]' tool rather than bluntly tagging articles that may have potential but which cannot yet reside in mainspace.

'''Paid editing - new policy'''
*Now that ACTRIAL is ACREQ, please be sure to look for tell-tale signs of undisclosed paid editing. Contact the creator <u>if appropriate</u>, and submit the issue to [[WP:COIN]] if necessary. There is a new global WMF policy that requires paid editors to connect to their adverts. 

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'''Not English'''
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We can see the light at the end of the tunnel: there are currently '''2900''' unreviewed articles, and '''4000''' unreviewed redirects. 

<big>'''Announcing the Backlog Elimination Drive!'''</big>
*As a final push, we have decided to run a backlog elimination drive from the 20th to the 30th of June. 
*Reviewers who review at least 50 articles or redirects will receive a Special Edition NPP Barnstar: [[File:NPPbarnstar SE.png|30px|Special Edition New Page Patroller's Barnstar]]. Those who review 100, 250, 500, or 1000 pages will also receive tiered awards: [[File:RR3217-0014 100 rubles USSR 1989 Gold avers.png|30px|100 review coin]], [[File:Swiss-Commemorative-Coin-1991-CHF-250-reverse.png|30px|250 review coin]], [[File:Coin of Kazakhstan 500Thinker averse.png|30px|500 review coin]], [[File:US-$1000-SC-1878-FR-346a-PROOF.jpg|30px|1000 review certificate]].
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== NPR Newsletter No.12 30 July 2018 ==

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Hello {{BASEPAGENAME}}, thank you for your work reviewing New Pages! 

;June backlog drive
Overall the June backlog drive was a success, reducing the last 3,000 or so to below 500. However, as expected, 90% of the patrolling was done by less than 10% of reviewers. <br>Since the drive closed, the backlog has begun to rise sharply again and is back up to nearly '''1,400''' already. Please help reduce this total and keep it from raising further by reviewing some articles each day. 

;New technology, new rules
*New features are shortly going to be added to the [[Special:NewPagesFeed]] which include a list of drafts for review, OTRS flags for COPYVIO, and more granular filter preferences. More details can be found at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/AfC Process Improvement May 2018#Execution plan and status|this page]].
*Probationary permissions: Now that PERM has been configured to allow expiry dates to all minor user rights, new NPR flag holders may sometimes be limited in the first instance to 6 months during which their work will be assessed for both quality and quantity of their reviews. This will allow admins to accord the right in borderline cases rather than make a flat out rejection. 
*Current reviewers who have had the flag for longer than 6 months but have not used the permissions since they were granted will have the flag removed, but may still request to have it granted again in the future, subject to the same probationary period, if they wish to become an active reviewer.

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;''The Signpost''
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== Patrick Kearney? ==

Hello Herostratus,

I was wondering how/where you found so much information on Patrick Kearney?  

Patrick Kearney was my wife's great-grandfather.  Her grandmother was Deidre, his second daughter.

I attempted to search for information on him a while back and couldn't find nearly as much as you have here.

I'll have to confirm this, but I don't think his first daughter, Monica; was with Elizabeth.

I believe Monica was a product of an earlier marriage.  

It's my understanding that Kearney was an abusive alcoholic and Elizabeth divorced him before his suicide.

Elizabeth married a wealthy New York businessman, Sheldon Coons; who raised Deidre as his own.

Very little is known now about the personal life of Patrick Kearney, since he was a dark chapter that was preferred left in the dark. 

Regarding Elizabeth's lawsuit against Paramount, I believe they did settle with a small one-time royalty payment as Kearney was credited as the screenwriter.

Also, I believe he may have committed suicide when he lived in Hollywood following an attempt to become a studio writer.

I'll have to find an old newspaper clipping about his suicide, but I believe it states the address where he was living in Hollywood.  He committed suicide by putting his head in an unlit gas oven.

I can be reached at bsdevlin@hotmail.com if you have any other information.

Cheers,
Stewart Devlin
[[User:Bsdevlin|Bsdevlin]] ([[User talk:Bsdevlin|talk]]) 15:19, 20 August 2018 (UTC)
:Hi! I'm glad you liked it. I believe I got all the info from the internet, mostly or entirely just by Googling I think. I think that all the references (at the bottom of the article) are online.

:Yeah I was curious about what happened with the ''A Place In The Sun'' situation. I had the facts of the dispute, but not the outcome. It makes sense that Paramount Pictures, being large and rich with many lawyers, could have offered a fairly small settlement and had it accepted.

:All of this is interesting, but most of it we can't use, since we require published sources (it's not that ''I'' don't believe you, but the reader has to be able to check the sources). However, I think I'll remove the statement that Monica was Elizabeth's daughter; I won't say she wasn't, but I won't say she was either. 

:As to the place of death, I have that as coming from United Press International, and published in the ''Bakersfield Californian'' on March 29, 1933. It was UPI boilerplate, so it was probably published in many papers on or near that date. I don't suppose the ''Californian'' had any special interest in or connection to Mr Kearny, they just needed a column-inch to fill or something and grabbed it from the top of the UPI feed. Probably. I had access to that paper through Newspapers.com, which has a huge database of small-city papers. It's a subscription service, but they give some Wikipedia editors a free subscription. If you want you can follow that link (it's #19 at the bottom of the article, take the 7 day trial subscription, read the article, and then cancel (I assume).

:Of course UPI could be wrong, but probably not -- they're pretty reliable, and need to be to stay in business. So I'm sticking with the NYC location for now. He did write a screenplay for a 1932 movie, so it makes sense that he was living in Hollywood. Maybe he went back to New York for a visit or whatever?

:Right, I get what you're saying about a dark chapter, but on the other hand he was a lot more accomplished than most people, with some Broadway plays and of course the connection with Dreiser. Well, that's how it goes sometime I guess.

:Incidentally I got interested in Mr Kearny because I became interested in the Huntington Hartford Theater in LA, which (under the name Vine St Theater then) was the first Broadway-class legit theater in LA, and since ''An American Tragedy'' was the first production mounted there, that led me to Mr Kearny, and I figured I'd write his article. We're always filling in these little holes here at the Wikipedia.

:Thanks for your most interesting communication! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:21, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

::Mnmh, OK, so [https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/ait/archives/collection/sheldon-coons here], [http://www.archives.com/1940-census/deirdre-coons-ny-55678366 here], and [https://www.nytimes.com/1979/09/24/archives/obituary-4-no-title.html] we have more info on Sheldon Coons, and from this I deduce the following as being probably true:
::*Monica was a good deal older than Dierdre, since Dierdre is listed as living, in 1940, as an 11-year-old with Elizabeth and Sheldon Coons, but Monica is not -- she was probably grown and living on her own by then would be my guess, assuming that she was alive.
::*Monica would therefore have been at least 18 in 1940, quite likely older, so there would have been at least an gap of seven years, probably more, between the girls, so it makes sense that Monica's mother was not Elizabeth. Although this is far from certain.
::*Sheldon Coons may have adopted Dierdre, since she was pretty young, her father was dead, her name was changed to Coons, and she's listed in one of those refs as his daughter (not step-daughter), along with some other children he had with Elizabeth. However, there may not have been a formal adoption.
::*Dierdre apparently married a man name Hill, as her name is given as Dierdre Hill at the time of Sheldon's death in 1979.

::Sheldon's great-granddaughter (not related in any way to Kearny, since her lineage is from Sheldon) was Rebekah Ann Horner. Rebekah is about 40 now and apparently living in Ripley, West Virginia. She is... if I have this right... your wife's second cousin, although only a half-second-cousin really. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 23:09, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

Actually no.  My wife is Rebekah Anne Devlin, nee Horner.  Her mother was Randi Kearney Horner, nee Hill; who was the daughter of Deirdre Hill, nee Kearney and/or Coons; who in turn was the daughter of Patrick Kearney and Elizabeth Russell. 
Here is the wedding announcement in the NYT on 1/17/1928 
https://www.nytimes.com/1928/01/17/archives/kearney-playwright-weds-artists-model-civil-ceremony-follows-one.html

I don't know if Deirdre ever officially took Coons as her last name. Divorce was still taboo at the time, and it was probably simpler to just go by Deirdre Coons instead of having to explain the dark past of her father.

Patrick's life was clearly tumultuous.
Here is a NTY story on 6/6/1926 describing pursuit of his FIRST wife Anita Day Porterfield to find his daughter Monica who he claimed had been kidnapped
https://www.nytimes.com/1926/06/06/archives/charges-exwife-kidnapped-child-author-gets-a-warrant-for-her-arrest.html

Here is the NYT on 6/10/1926 regarding the resolution of the "kidnapping"
https://www.nytimes.com/1926/06/10/archives/custody-of-child-given-to-playwright-but-patrick-kearney-must-leave.html

Here is the NYT on 7/10/1926 about the upcoming production of 'An American Tragedy'
https://www.nytimes.com/1926/07/10/archives/horace-liveright-to-produce-6-plays-his-next-seasons-plans-include.html

Here is the NYT on 8/9/1935 about RKO finishing production of "His Family Tree" which was adapted from his play "Old Man Murphy"
https://www.nytimes.com/1935/08/09/archives/screen-notes.html

Also, Patrick was actually married for the second time to an actress named Irene O'Brien, who divorced him in 1926.  Coincidentally the same year he claimed his first wife kidnapped Monica.
Here is the story about his suicide in the NYT on 3/29/1933.  It gives a little more detail about his professional and personal life.
https://www.nytimes.com/1933/03/29/archives/playwright-kills-himself-with-gas-patrick-kearney-dramatist-of-an.html

I have been working with Joe Coons on this research, who is the only child of Sheldon Coons and Elizabeth Russell and younger half-brother of Deirdre.  
So that makes him my wife's half-great uncle.

Elizabeth and Sheldon Coons did win a judgement against the movie studio for "A Place In The Sun".  
Joe tells me that is was around $20,000 which would be about $174,000 today.  
Sheldon paid all the legal fees so all of the winnings was split between Kearney's only heirs Monica and Deirdre.
I will pass along any information we can find regarding the date and records of the lawsuit.

While I've been using Wikipedia for a very long time this is now only my second attempt at being an active participant, so please excuse any incorrect formatting or procedures.
Thanks
[[User:Bsdevlin|Bsdevlin]] ([[User talk:Bsdevlin|talk]]) 01:08, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

== Lulu (singer) ==

It's basic [[WP:BLP]]. [[User:GiantSnowman|Giant]][[User talk:GiantSnowman|Snowman]] 07:28, 30 August 2018 (UTC)
:I understand where you're coming from. I'm certainly sensitive to BLP. However, let me offer a different perspective. 

:The ''spirit'' of BLP was expressed by Jimbo when it was being made: "We are not here to make people sad". There're three main purposes to BLP: 1) Protect people's feelings (to the extent we possibly can without compromising our mission), 2) Protect people's reputations (to the extent we possibly can without compromising our mission), 3) Protect our own interests, by not running a gossip or character-assassination shop, which moral and mission considerations aside is a headache on various levels.

:This is why BLP does not say "In a BLP, if you find any unsourced material, robotically delete it at once." It's more complicated than than that, which is why BLP says "high degree of sensitivity", and "any material '''challenged or likely to be challenged''' must be supported by an inline citation" (emphasis in original) and "BLPs must be written conservatively and with regard for the subject's privacy" and so on.

:None of that applies to the material. It's not salacious. It's not gossip. It's not likely to hurt her feelings or harm her reputation. It's not an attack on her privacy. It's not biased. Neither you or anybody else is challenging its veracity, for the good reason that it is very likely to be true (which we can check). (Whether or not it is ''trivial'' and not worth including on ''that'' ground I don't know, but that's an entirely different question.)

:So it should be treated like any unsourced material in any article. There are many millions of statements of fact in the Wikipedia which are not directly sourced. That is a shame and a problem, but I mean it has to be triaged in a reasonable way. This is why, if someone made a robot to delete all unsourced material, it would not be approved (and people who go thru the Wikipedia mechanically deleting swaths of unsourced material are made to back off).

:Because good approach to finding unsourced material which is very likely true is something along the lines of:
:#Fix it.
:#If you can't find refs or can't be bothered to look, then tag it so someone else can. (If you check back in couple years or whatever and nobody's bothered to fix it, it's reasonable to delete it then -- altho a lot more reasonable to look up the refs, if you didn't earlier).
:#If you don't want to tag it, let it go.
:If the material is probably not true or even just seems sketchy, that's different. If it's in some way possibly harmful, that's different.

:But this is probably true, because 1) altho nothing's ''impossible'', this does not look like the work of a vandal, and 2) it hangs together in a way that indicates it is probably the work of somebody who knows what she's about and just didn't have or provide references. It's possible that the editor has their info wrong tho; I consider that unlikely enough for me, personally, to skip over it, but since it's an issue to you, let's look.

:There's three statements of fact. The first is
::{{talkquote|On 1 April 2017, she appeared as a guest on ''[[All Round to Mrs. Brown's]]'' alongside [[Holly Willoughby]] and [[Philip Schofield]].}}

:Is this true? It is [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08ltmgn according to the BBC]. Next is

::{{talkquote|On 17 August 2017, she took part in the BBC's ''[[Who Do You Think You Are? (UK TV series)|Who Do You Think You Are]]'' programme.}}

:True? [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0920g62 Yes, it is].[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2017/08/17/do-think-lulus-family-history-not-much-shout-review/][https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/4207646/whats-on-tv-tonight-shows-to-watch-on-thursday-17-august-from-who-do-you-think-you-are-to-top-of-the-lake/]. Finally, we have

::{{talkquote|On 19 March 2018, she joined the cast of ''[[42nd Street (musical)]]'' playing the lead role Dorothy Brock for a 16 week tenure.}}

:[https://britishtheatre.com/lulu-42nd-street-dorothy-brock/ Also true].

:So, now I'll restore the material with these refs. It's useful work, but I'm not super happy about taking the time to do that, because I don't really care about this particular issue. You do, and so you should have been the one to to do the work, IMO. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:30, 30 August 2018 (UTC)
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== NPR Newsletter No.13 18 September 2018 ==

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== Hair Peace Salon ==

Hello,[[User: Herostratus| Herostratus]]! First of all, a happy New Year and Merry Christmas! (◕‿◕✿)

During the recent month a discussion was taken place in order to delete the [[Hair Peace Salon]] article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Hair_Peace_Salon). Users who took prosecutor roles do not understand neither [[Russian language|Russian]], not [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]], but are striving to make serious takeaways, so if I did’t come with a few admins mainly operating in the [[Belarusian Wikipedia]] that kindly chimed in, it would be predominantly deleted. 

Unfortunately, these members are not stopping (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cleanup#2018_posts). [[User:doomsdayer520|doomsdayer520]] (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAuth?target=doomsdayer520) and [[User:Bbarmadillo|Bbarmadillo]] (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAuth?target=Bbarmadillo) are destroying what has been built, removing links on references supporting the subject's notability, the alleged lack of which was being initially handled as a deletion trigger (and large chunks of text with them) by eye in a row, including sites like Generation.by, appearances on TV shows featured the band on [[YouTube]] (so where else videos have to be shown in public?), sources from the record label [[West Records]] (https://be.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Records) itself, 34mag.net, [[European Radio for Belarus]], Tuzin.fm (https://be.wikipedia.org/wiki/Тузін_Гітоў) (despite this was actually highlighted to them in the deletion discussion that it is a worthy source), the music portal of xlam.by...  On top of that, some of the deleted links were used in the text several times to bolster up all of written takes with reliable sources. Given a look on the profiles of the involved participants, it is clear that both are living in the [[English Wikipedia]] space and cannot rightfully evaluate [[Russian language|Russian]] and [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]] sources. 

Please give me an advise what to do, cause you have experienced something like that, I believe. I think that to fight with “foreigners” rejecting changes 24/7 in the “real-time” is uselessness. User [[User:W |W]] from the [[Belarusian Wikipedia]] in [[Taraškievica]] has advised me to make articles in [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]] first to be chosen as good articles over there, get a honorary “mark” (★), then to have them at hand to reference as good text examples to. But to make changes into a single article on 3–4 languages ([[English Wikipedia|English]], official [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]], [[Taraškievica]], [[Russian language|Russian]]) at the same time is very difficult, especially when something is being changed on the one side somewhere, handling with keeping all the pages content synchronized, being faced with a task to recover and re-translate edits, and more… So I felt that on [[Gentleman]]. So, for example, before making an English [[Palina (Belarusian singer)|Palina]] article, I became sure, that its [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]] is pretty dope. It is much easier to just translate an already done and stable article)

Trying to involve into defense even more local wikipedians are a hard one, cause the [[Belarusian Wikipedia]] is relatively small compared to the [[English Wikipedia]], the number of its active editors is limited, and the number of members that are good enough to argue in [[English Wikipedia|English]] with its native “juggernauts” from our community here is extremely limited– (〃A〃)ゞ

Thank you for reading this. Have a nice day! ʚ♡⃛ɞ(ू•ᴗ•ू❁)

P.S. I just kindly want to dive you into context that all articles in the field of [[rock music in Belarus]] have to fight for. As we may witnessed, 90% of them are stubs, lacking sources or so. Even the most good written one about [[Krambambula (band)|Krambambula]] lacks references on takes, especially for sentences about early years of the band. Internet access was a luxury in [[Belarus]] (unlike more richer countries) until the start of the [[2010s]], so to support text topics about activities in the [[90s]] and early [[2000s (decade)|2000s]] is a tough one( At its time we had the music newspaper ''[[Muzykalnaya Gazeta]]'' (closed in 2007). Since the second part of the [[2000s (decade)|2000s]], we were lucky to visit newly opened music portals like Памяркоўны Гук (p-guk.org) (closed in 2013), xlam.by (xlam.of.by) (closed in 2010), LiveSound.by (closed in 2009), ultra-music.com (became “frozen” in 2013), experty.by (https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experty.by) (became “frozen” in 2017), another.by, Generation.by (both are “frozen” since 2017), etc. often. All of them were facing hosting bills, weak ad revenue, and more problems that caused all that general oblivion. Some works of their contributors have been archived by the [[Wayback Machine]], some din't– Nowadays, just aforementioned Tuzin.fm (this one mainly covers the music being sung in [[Belarusian language|the Belarusian language]]) and 34mag.net (this one is like a tabloid “everything about everything” and only a part of it involves into covering the local music scene) operate in the music field here. It's unfair to be punished just for the fact that a primary country is not wealthy(

[[User:Pr12402|Pr12402]] | January 6, 2018

== Redacto responds  ==

Redacto feels like if you feel strongly about the info being merged you can unmerge that one. Redacto only merges characters that he feels may be deemed not notable. He was starting with the Golden Age Characters. But he hasn’t caught up yet. Redacto feels the fictional character biography is less important than publication history due to it being more closer to [[WP:Inuniverse]] and [[WP: fancruft]]. Also he feels that if a list article is to have a fictional character biography, then it may need to trimmed and summarized. Redacto merged that awhile back so excuse himself if he doesn’t quite remember what info he merged or not. He is not been that active for awhile just yet. [[User:Jhenderson777|<span style="border:1px solid blue;padding:1px:color:blue">Jhenderson</span>]]<sup>'''[[User talk:Jhenderson777| <span style="color:red;">7</span><span style="color:blue;">7</span><span style="color:aqua;">7</span>]]'''</sup> 16:59, 15 January 2019 (UTC)
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==[[Church of the Epiphany (Saint Petersburg)]]==
I just noticed you translate Russian articles. Would you be so kind as to take a look and see if you could help me out with this article? I created and tagged it years ago but to no avail. Thanks, [[User:Cesdeva|<span style="color:#776">'''Cesde'''<span style="color:#f90">v</span>'''a'''</span>]]&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Cesdeva|(talk)]]</sup> 08:07, 21 January 2019 (UTC)

== Thanks ==

Thanks for your reply to Ronz -- and for your quite sound advice to roll up my eyes and let it go.
 
Ronz has left me a separate threatening note about my politely pointing out that the entry on ''Hawthorne Effect'' is utterly bogus. (The suggestion that the Hawthorne Effect" is an "observer effect" might charitably be seen as a discredited hypothesis to explain Hawthorne. In fact, though, Hawthorne is based on consciousness of being participant in an experiment, not the experimenter. The difference is diametrical. The error is 180 degrees.) 

I now find that the entry on "observer effect" is similarly trash, scoring a Daily Double with inaccuracy about Hawthorne plus fashionable gabble about Heisenberg and quantum mechanics. There is no such thing as an observer effect. There are so many observe effects that there is a branch of psychology called observer-effect psychology.
 
Yes: eyes duly rolled.
 
Cheers,
 
[[User:David Lloyd-Jones|David Lloyd-Jones]] ([[User talk:David Lloyd-Jones|talk]]) 08:29, 31 January 2019 (UTC)
:Ugh, Ronz is being an egregious jerk then. You can tell him to bugger off, or just ignore him. You're entitled to delete his comment on your talk page if you like. There are jerks here, and nothing to be done about in unless they go too far.

:Re the rest, yeah, no kidding. I've got some articles like that... "Antisexualism", which is ''barely'' even a thing since very few people/philosophies have been against sex altogether (altho there have been a few, such as the Shakers), and even less so against ''anybody'' having sex. But the article is more along the lines of "Antisexualists are people like my Mom who won't let my girlfriend sleep over". [Eye roll.] Or was; I've given up engaging on that article. Similarly "Adultism"... which reminds me, I have to get back "Fear of children" and break off the bulk of the article, which is mostly "Fear of children is the diseased mental state that old people get when they see me and and mates swaggering down the street", with actual pedophobia, which is apparently a thing altho uncommon.

:As to the Dunning article, you might be correct on the merits. I'm not enough up on it to really know. But I haven't been convinced. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 16:54, 31 January 2019 (UTC)
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== Sihanouk ==

Greetings! I just wanted to leave a friendly note about the Sihanouk article. I reverted your change only because it was easier to push a button than manually edit the article. It wasn't intended as confrontational or hostile. My reasons are explained in the edit summary. If you still disagree, feel free to re-revert; I won't contest although I do believe the material is very relevant to his biography and historical/global notability. Cheers!--[[User:WilliamThweatt|William Thweatt]] <sup>[[User talk:WilliamThweatt|Talk]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/WilliamThweatt|Contribs]]</sup> 05:05, 1 March 2019 (UTC)
:Oh, thanks for the pleasant note. Of course it's not hostile. No, I'm not going to revert you; I'm not really familiar with Sihanouk much, and anyway, per [[WP:BRD]] it'd be up to me to make the case for a change. Which I am -- I opened a thread on the talk page, and let's see if others have anything to say. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 09:57, 1 March 2019 (UTC)
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== NPR Newsletter No.17 ==

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*The WMF [https://wikimediafoundation.org/2019/01/09/you-can-now-use-google-translate-to-translate-articles-on-wikipedia/ has announced] that Google Translate is now available for translating articles through the [[Wikipedia:Content translation tool|content translation tool]]. This may result in an increase in [[WP:MACHINETRANSLATION|machine translated]] articles in the New Pages Feed. Feel free to use the {{tp|rough translation}} tag and gently remind (or inform) editors that translations from other language Wikipedia pages still require attribution per [[WP:TFOLWP]].

;Discussions of interest
*Two elements of [[Wikipedia:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion#G6._Technical_deletions|CSD G6]] have been split into their own criteria: [[Wikipedia:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion#R4._File_namespace_redirects_with_names_that_match_Wikimedia_Commons_pages|R4]] for redirects in the "File:" namespace with the same name as a file or redirect at Wikimedia Commons ([[Wikipedia_talk:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion/Archive_72#Redirects_in_the_File:_namespace_G6_→_R4|Discussion]]), and [[Wikipedia:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion#G14._Unnecessary_disambiguation_pages|G14]] for disambiguation pages which disambiguate  zero pages, or have "(disambiguation)" in the title but disambiguate a single page ([[Wikipedia_talk:Criteria_for_speedy_deletion/Archive_72#Proposal:_Move_deletion_of_disambiguation_pages_from_G6_→_G14|Discussion]]).
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Please stay off of my talk page. You are no longer welcome there. In fact, I would prefer that we have no interactions anywhere on Wikipedia -- no messages to each other, no talking about each other, etc. I will, of course, do my best to stay away from you as well.

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:Heh, here's a guy who sure can dish it out but can't take it. Likes to template editors and hurt people's feelings, can't abide being templated himself for gross incivility... deletes it, can't bear to see any more. I think there's a word for someone like that... hmmm... a common word, something you always have on or about your person... hmmm. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:06, 19 March 2019 (UTC)
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== MoS talk page ==

Hi Herostratus. I've enjoyed your comments on the MoS talk page, both in and out of the Commas subsection. I don't know much about quotes and, with my present somewhat unpleasant experience in the commas discussion, am trying to avoid involvement in other issues, so you won't see me there. You're very welcome, however, to hop into the comma-following-short-introductory-prepositional-phrase discussion if you like. –[[User:Roy McCoy|Roy McCoy]] ([[User talk:Roy McCoy|talk]]) 06:13, 11 May 2019 (UTC)
:OK. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 10:18, 11 May 2019 (UTC)

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== Sisikwit Lake (Isle Royale) article reference ==

Hi Herostratus, I wanted to further explore your "island within a lake within an island" assertion, so I bought the book you referenced, "Superior Wilderness" by Napier Shelton, 1997. On page 103, where there is supposed to be some reference to Moose Flats or Moose Boulder, I didn't see anything of the sort. Are you sure you found the reference there? Every reference to Moose Flats on the internet seems to point back to your Wikipedia edit. Does Moose Flats really exist? :)

[[User:Rogerdickey|Rogerdickey]] ([[User talk:Rogerdickey|talk]]) 01:45, 1 June 2019 (UTC)
:Huh. Thanks for the note. I'll respond further on the article talk page, where others can see. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 07:10, 1 June 2019 (UTC)

== When changing section names... ==

please consider there may be links from other articles to the previous section name.
[[Stockless anchor]] has/had a link to [[Anchor#Admiralty Pattern]], which section name was [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anchor&diff=885005854&oldid=884892441 changed] to [[Anchor#Admiralty Anchor]]. It is a subtlety, perhaps, but something to consider. [[User:Shenme|Shenme]] ([[User talk:Shenme|talk]]) 04:50, 3 June 2019 (UTC)

:I've fixed [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Contributions/Shenme&offset=20190603051600&limit=9&target=Shenme these eight] links that I could find with &nbsp; insource:"admiralty pattern" &nbsp;  I can't remember the trick to be able to do something like &nbsp; insource:"anchor#admiralty pattern". [[User:Shenme|Shenme]] ([[User talk:Shenme|talk]]) 05:17, 3 June 2019 (UTC)
::Ohhhh, right, sorry. The trick is {{tl|Anchor}} (which has nothing to do with actual anchors, but rather "anchoring" a section to a hidden permanent name). I should have put <nowiki>{{anchor|Admiralty Pattern}}</nowiki> immediately above either the new section title ("Fluked anchors") or the new subsection ("Admiralty Anchor"). Then links to <nowiki>[[Anchor#Admiralty Pattern]]</nowiki> would have devolved to the anchor template, overriding their normal seeking of a section title. At least, that's how I remember it working.

::If this had been done, it wouldn't have been necessary to change the links individually. Sorry.  

::But then, a problem occurs to me. I'm not sure if links to <nowiki>[[Anchor#Admiralty Pattern]]</nowiki> wanted to go to material on fluked anchors generally, or Admiralty Anchors specifically. These two separate concepts were formally contained in one section, so an editor wanting to link to ''either'' concept would have used <nowiki>[[Anchor#Admiralty Pattern]]</nowiki>... it may be that some of the links would best devolve to the former concept, and some to the latter... so each link would have to be looked at, I guess. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 10:49, 3 June 2019 (UTC)

:::Oooo, the {{tl|Anchor}} thing never occurred to me! That would have been great. I'm thinking that is the right answer. The problem with "Admiralty Pattern" is it is actually a general term, describing things approved of by them. There were Admiralty pattern boilers, for instance. Now you've made me go a look :) and of the 8 I edited, 4 were definitely refs to Admiralty pattern anchors, and 4 were varying degrees of indeterminate (no pictures). Every change around here has some residual uncertainty? Thanks. [[User:Shenme|Shenme]] ([[User talk:Shenme|talk]]) 18:43, 11 June 2019 (UTC)

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== Talk:Vaginoplasty collapse ==

I edit conflicted with you uncollapsing ApexUnderground’s comment at [[Talk:Vaginoplasty]].  I agree with the uncollapse, but disagree with your reasons however.  [[WP:TALK]] says what a talk page is supposed to be used for (and not used for), and [[WP:TPO]] gives the exceptions for not altering the contributions of another writer. 

ApexUnderground’s comments were a rant about God’s vaginas vs. the inadequate-by-comparison surgeons’ vaginas, as well as some harping on the words "construction" and "reconstruction" because of Who is really doing the "construction" here.  AU rejects the medical definition of “vaginoplasty”, and gives their own, personal opinion about why their view is right without reference to article sources or introducing new sources of their own.  There are no proposals or comments about how to improve the article, just a general rant about why the article is not to their liking.  The editor is merely using the talk page as a soapbox for their personal opinion.  This is the very definition of material prohibited by [[WP:NOTFORUM]], and a collapse here is perfectly appropriate per policy.  You said in your comments,        
:{{talk quote|There's no call to express one's opinion of an editor's talk page contribution by collapsing it.}}        
Assume good faith.  I did not express my opinion about the editor‘s contribution, I merely recognized that it was not related to improving the article, but rather expounding their views about the topic, and collapsed it per TPO and TALK policy.  You said,        
:{{talk quote|Two valid reasons for collapsing are if the comment is very long, or if it's an off-topic digression from the main thrust of a thread. Neither apply here.}}        
but that isn’t the whole story; TPO states numerous other reasons including [emphasis added] this:        
{{xt|It is common to simply delete gibberish, test edits, harmful or prohibited material as described above, <b>and comments or discussion clearly about the article subject itself instead of its treatment in the article.</b>}}  Imho everything in the editor’s post was squarely in this camp, so i collapsed it per TPO.  I was also in the middle of uncollapsing it per the “any objections” clause of TPO, but you beat me to it. However, that does not change the nature of the actual user post, and it doesn’t validate any of your objections to the initial collapse, all of which I reject as unfounded.  You said,        
:{{talk quote|Since the editor has objected, I undid the collapsing and recommend either addressing the editors points on the merits, or just ignoring them.}}        

Here we agree, with the possible exception of addressing the points on the merits, since I don’t usually respond to pure speculation and opinion divorced from any sources or desire to improve the article; but that fits well with your last recommendation (ignore them), which is what I was planning to do after the ec’d uncollapse, and plan to do now. So ending on a note of agreement, I say,  Cheers, [[User:Mathglot|Mathglot]] ([[User talk:Mathglot|talk]]) 04:40, 2 July 2019 (UTC)
::Well, but it wasn't a rant, and God was only mentioned once in passing. He started with
::{{talkquote|The article states that "vaginoplasty is any surgical procedure that results in the construction or reconstruction of the vagina." But "reconstruction" and "construction" are two totally different things, so that a "reconstructed vagina" and a "constructed vagina" are understood to be fundamentally different. A "reconstruction" requires an existent vagina, while a "construction" starts where there is no vagina, and so the surgeon is "constructing" one.}}
::This is entirely reasonable thing to say. I don't ''agree'' with it, and I suspect he's not going to get very far with this, but for one thing, we don't just shut down people because their arguments are weak. For another thing, who knows. Maybe a discussion along these lines ''could'' lead to digging up refs or whatever that support the editors point. Can't know if you just shut the guy down. It's not insane to believe that the two entities or states or whatever are different enough to be best described with two separate terms. There are lot of similar things with subtle differences in this world that are described by different words.

::Also, a lot of fruitful discussions start with logical observations rather than laying out sources right off. "I don't believe that the Battle of Lexington should be called that, because it wasn't a real battle" or whatever isn't usually met with "Sources or shut up, and I've collapsed your comment". You start a discussion, you might end up digging enough sources to change "...was a battle which..." to "...was a battle (or skirmish) which..." or whatever. 

::At any rate, the editor's comments are certainly on topic. He's taking the first sentence of the lede ("Vaginoplasty is any surgical procedure that results in the construction or reconstruction of the vagina") and saying "But these are very different things, and conflating them is confusing and misleading to the reader". I don't see how a talk page comment could be ''more'' on topic to be honest. 

::Yeah, the editor is sort of coming out of left field and his stance is a little offensive I guess. I don't particularly like his take on things, and I don't agree with with him, but who cares with I (or you) think. we also both believe it's unlikely that the discussion is going anywhere, but we could be wrong. Since we could be wrong, it's best to give the man his head. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 04:52, 2 July 2019 (UTC)
:::Again, agreed. Have a good night, or whatever TZ it is there... {{wink}} [[User:Mathglot|Mathglot]] ([[User talk:Mathglot|talk]]) 05:15, 2 July 2019 (UTC)

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== New Page Review newsletter September-October 2019 ==

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Hello {{BASEPAGENAME}},

;Backlog
Instead of reaching a magic '''300''' as it once did last year, the backlog approaching 6,000 is still far too high. An effort is also needed to ensure that older unsuitable older pages at the back of the queue do not get automatically indexed for Google. 

;Coordinator
A proposal is taking place [[Wikipedia_talk:New_pages_patrol/Reviewers#Coordinator|'''here''']] to confirm a nominated user as Coordinator of NPR.

;This month's refresher course  
''[[Wikipedia:Why I Hate Speedy Deleters|Why I Hate Speedy Deleters]]'', a 2008 essay by long since retired {{U|Ballonman}}, is still as valid today. Those of us who  patrol large numbers of new pages can be forgiven for  making  the occasional  mistake while  others can learn from  their 'beginner' errors. Worth  reading.

;Deletion tags 
Do bear in mind that articles in the feed showing the trash can icon (you will need to have 'Nominated for deletion' enabled for this in your filters) may have been tagged by inexperienced or non NPR rights holders using Twinkle. They require your further verification.

;Paid editing
Please be sure to look for the tell-tale signs of undisclosed paid editing. Contact the creator <u>if appropriate</u>, and submit the issue to [[WP:COIN]] if necessary. WMF policy requires paid editors to connect to their adverts. 

;Subject-specific notability guidelines' (SNG). Alternatives to deletion
*Reviewers are requested to familiarise themselves once more with notability guidelines for [[WP:ORG|organisations and companies]]. 
*''Blank-and-Redirect'' is a solution anchored in policy. Please consider this alternative before PRODing or CSD. Note however, that users will often revert or usurp redirects to re-create deleted articles. Do regularly patrol the redirects in the feed.

;Not English
*A common issue: Pages not in English or poor, unattributed machine translations should not reside in main space even if they are stubs. Please ensure you are familiar with [[WP:NPPNE]]. Check in Google for the language and content, and if they do have potential, tag as required, then move to draft. Modify the text of the template as appropriate before sending it.
  
;Tools
Regular reviewers will  appreciate the most recent  enhancements to  the New Pages Feed and  features in the Curation  tool, and there are still more to  come. Due to  the wealth  of information  now displayed by  ORES, reviewers are strongly  encouraged to  use the system now rather than Twinkle; it  will  also  correctly  populate the logs.

Stub sorting, by SD0001: A new script is available for adding/removing stub tags. See [[User:SD0001/StubSorter.js]], It features a simple HotCat-style dynamic search field. Many of the reviewers who are using it are finding it an improvement upon other available tools. 

Assessment: The script at [[User:Evad37/rater]] makes the addition of Wikiproject templates extremely easy. New page creators rarely do this. Reviewers are not obliged to make these edits but they only take a few seconds. They can use the Curation message system to let the creator know what they have done.

{{noping|DannyS712 bot III}} is now patrolling certain categories of uncontroversial redirects. Curious? Check out its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Log?type=patrol&user=DannyS712+bot+III&page=&wpdate=&tagfilter=&subtype= patrol log].

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== Replies ==

You should not really place a reply above an earlier reply (as you did here [[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Noticeboard&diff=922634659&oldid=922631500]]) it makes it hard to find and respond to. We all sometimes do it, but it does not make it right.[[User:Slatersteven|Slatersteven]] ([[User talk:Slatersteven|talk]]) 13:09, 23 October 2019 (UTC)
:Mmm, OK, I see your point. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:44, 23 October 2019 (UTC)
==  [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|Proposed deletion]] of [[:Wig-wag (sound stage)]] ==
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The article [[:Wig-wag (sound stage)]] has been [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed for deletion]]&#32;because of the following concern:
<blockquote>Dictionary definition. There is already an entry on Wiktionary.</blockquote>

While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, pages may be [[WP:DEL#REASON|deleted for any of several reasons]].

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your [[Help:edit summary|edit summary]] or on [[Talk:Wig-wag (sound stage)|the article's talk page]].

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== New Page Review newsletter November 2019 ==

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Hello {{BASEPAGENAME}},

This newsletter comes a little earlier than usual because the backlog is rising again and the holidays are coming very soon.
;Getting the queue to 0 
There are now {{NUMBERINGROUP:patroller}} holders of the New Page Reviewer flag! Most of you requested the user right to be able to do something about the huge backlog but it's still roughly less than 10% doing 90% of the work. Now it's time for action.<br> 
Exactly one year ago there were 'only' 3,650 unreviewed articles, now we will soon be approaching 7,000 despite the growing number of requests for the NPR user right. If ''each'' reviewer soon does '''only 2 reviews a day''' over five days, the backlog will be down to zero and the daily input can then be processed by ''every'' reviewer doing '''only 1 review every 2 days''' - that's only a few minutes work on the bus on the way to the office or to class!  Let's get this over and done with in time to relax for the holidays.<br>
Want to join? Consider adding the [[Template:User NPP Pledge|'''NPP Pledge userbox''']].<br>
Our next newsletter will announce the winners of some [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Coordination#Awards|'''really cool awards''']].
; Coordinator
Admin {{U|Barkeep49}} has been officially invested as [[Wikipedia:New_pages_patrol/Coordination#New_Page_Review_Coordinators|NPP/NPR coordinator]] by a unanimous consensus of the community. This is a complex role and he will need all the help he can get from other experienced reviewers.
;This month's refresher course
Paid editing is still causing headaches for even our most experienced reviewers: [[WP:LTA/OM|This official Wikipedia article]] will be an eye-opener to anyone who joined Wikipedia or obtained the NPR right since 2015. See [[Wikipedia:New_pages_patrol#Conflict_of_Interest_(COI),_paid_editing|The Hallmarks]] to know exactly what to look for and take time to examine all the sources.
;Tools
*It is now possible to select new pages by date range. This was requested by reviewers who want to patrol from the middle of the list.
*It is now also possible for accredited reviewers to put any article back into the New Pages Feed for re-review. The link is under 'Tools' in the side bar.
;Reviewer Feedback
Would you like feedback on your reviews? Are you an experienced reviewer who can give feedback to other reviewers? If so there are two new feedback pilot programs. [[Wikipedia:New_pages_patrol/School#New Reviewer Mentorship|New Reviewer mentorship]] will match newer reviewers with an experienced reviewer with a new reviewer. The other program will be an occasional [[Wikipedia:New_pages_patrol/School#Peer review cohort|peer review cohort]] for moderate or experienced reviewers to give feedback to each other. The first cohort will launch ''November 13''.
;Second set of eyes
*Not only are ''New Page Reviewers'' the guardians of quality of new articles, they are also in a position to ensure that pages are being correctly tagged for deletion and maintenance and that new authors are not being bitten. This is an important feature of your work, especially while some routine tagging for deletion can still be carried out by non NPR holders and inexperienced users. Read about it at the  [[WP:NPP#Monitoring the system|'''Monitoring the system''']] section in the tutorial. If you come across such editors doing ''good'' work, don't hesitate to encourage them to apply for NPR.
*Do be sure to have [[WT:NPR|'''our talk page ''']] on your watchlist. There are often items that require reviewers' special attention, such as to watch out for pages by known socks or disruptive editors, technical issues and new developments, and of course to provide advice for other reviewers.
;Arbitration Committee
The annual ArbCom election will be coming up soon. All eligible users will be invited to vote. While not directly concerned with NPR, Arbcom cases often lead back to notability and deletion issues and/or actions by holders of advanced user rights.
;Community Wish list
There is to be no [[:meta:wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Wishlist_Survey_2020|wish list]] for WMF encyclopedias this year. We thank Community Tech for their hard work addressing our long list of requirements which somewhat overwhelmed them last year, and we look forward to a successful completion.
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[[:mw:Google Code-in/2019|Google Code-In]], Google-organized contest in which the Wikimedia Foundation participates, starts in a few weeks. This contest is about taking high school students into the world of opensource. I'm sending you this message because you recently edited a documentation page at the English Wikipedia. 

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== New Page Review newsletter December 2019 ==

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;Reviewer of the Year
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This year's Reviewer of the Year is {{noping|Rosguill}}. Having gotten the reviewer PERM in August 2018, they have been a regular reviewer of articles and redirects, been an active participant in the NPP community, and has been the driving force for the emerging NPP Source Guide that will help reviewers better evaluate sourcing and notability in many countries for which it has historically been difficult.

Special commendation again goes to {{noping|Onel5969}} who ends the year as one of our most prolific reviewers for the second consecutive year. Thanks also to {{noping| Boleyn}} and {{noping|JTtheOG}} who have been in the top 5 for the last two years as well.

Several newer editors have done a lot of work with [[User:CAPTAIN MEDUSA|CAPTAIN MEDUSA]] and [[User:DannyS712|DannyS712]] (who has also written bots which have patrolled thousands of redirects) being new reviewers since this time last year. 

Thanks to them and to everyone reading this who has participated in New Page Patrol this year.

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|1
|[[User:Rosguill|Rosguill]] ([[User talk:Rosguill|talk]])
| data-sort-value="Onel5969" |47,395
|Patrol Page Curation
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|2
|[[User:Onel5969|Onel5969]] ([[User talk:Onel5969|talk]])
| data-sort-value="Rosguill" |41,883
|Patrol Page Curation
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|3
|[[User:JTtheOG|JTtheOG]] ([[User talk:JTtheOG|talk]])
| data-sort-value="JTtheOG" |11,493
|Patrol Page Curation
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|4
|[[User:Arthistorian1977|Arthistorian1977]] ([[User talk:Arthistorian1977|talk]])
| data-sort-value="Arthistorian1977" |5,562
|Patrol Page Curation
|-
|5
|[[User:DannyS712|DannyS712]] ([[User talk:DannyS712|talk]])
| data-sort-value="Boleyn" |4,866
|Patrol Page Curation
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|6
|[[User:CAPTAIN MEDUSA|CAPTAIN MEDUSA]] ([[User talk:CAPTAIN MEDUSA|talk]])
| data-sort-value="DannyS712" |3,995
|Patrol Page Curation
|-
|7
|[[User:DragonflySixtyseven|DragonflySixtyseven]] ([[User talk:DragonflySixtyseven|talk]])
| data-sort-value="Cwmhiraeth" |3,812
|Patrol Page Curation
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|8
|[[User:Boleyn|Boleyn]] ([[User talk:Boleyn|talk]])
| data-sort-value="Ymblanter" |3,655
|Patrol Page Curation
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|9
|[[User:Ymblanter|Ymblanter]] ([[User talk:Ymblanter|talk]])
| data-sort-value="CAPTAIN" |3,553
|Patrol Page Curation
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|10
|[[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]])
|3,522
|Patrol Page Curation
|}
(''The top 100 reviewers of the year can be found '''[[wikipedia:Database_reports/Top_new_article_reviewers#Last_365_days|here]]''''')

;Redirect autopatrol
A recent [[Wikipedia_talk:New_pages_patrol/Reviewers/Redirect_autopatrol#RfC_on_autopatrolling_redirects|Request for Comment]] on creating a new redirect autopatrol pseduo-permission was [[WP:SNOW|closed early]]. New Page Reviewers are now able to [[Wikipedia talk:New pages patrol/Redirect whitelist|nominate editors]] who have an established track record creating uncontroversial redirects. At the individual discretion of any administrator or after 24 hours and a consensus of at least 3 New Page Reviewers an editor may be added to a [[Wikipedia:New_pages_patrol/Redirect_whitelist#Editors_whose_redirects_are_whitelisted|list of users]] whose redirects will be patrolled automatically by {{noping|DannyS712 bot III}}.

;Source Guide Discussion
Set to launch early in the new year is our first [[WP:NPPSG|New Page Patrol Source Guide]] discussion. These discussions are designed to solicit input on sources in places and topic areas that might otherwise be harder for reviewers to evaluate. The hope is that this will allow us to improve the accuracy of our patrols for articles using these sources (and/or give us places to perform a [[WP:BEFORE]] prior to nominating for deletion). Please watch the [[WT:NPR|New Page Patrol talk page]] for more information.

;This month's refresher course
While New Page Reviewers are an experienced set of editors, we all benefit from an occasional review. This month consider refreshing yourself on [[Wikipedia:Notability (geographic features)]]. Also consider how we can take the time for quality in this area. For instance, sources to verify human settlements, which are presumed notable, can often be found in seconds. This lets us avoid the (ugly) 'Needs more refs' tag.
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The file [[:File:Ruins of Shellhaus in Copenhagen.jpg]] has been [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed for deletion]]&#32;because of the following concern:
<blockquote>Unused, uploaded for >6mo</blockquote>

While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, pages may be [[WP:DEL#REASON|deleted for any of several reasons]].

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated files}} notice, but please explain why in your [[Help:edit summary|edit summary]] or on [[File talk:Ruins of Shellhaus in Copenhagen.jpg|the file's talk page]].

Please consider addressing the issues raised. Removing {{Tlc|proposed deletion/dated files}} will stop the [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed deletion process]], but other [[Wikipedia:deletion process|deletion process]]es exist. In particular, the [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|speedy deletion]] process can result in deletion without discussion, and [[Wikipedia:Files for discussion|files for discussion]] allows discussion to reach [[Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] for deletion.<!-- Template:Proposed deletion notify --> [[User:Mdaniels5757|Mdaniels5757]] ([[User talk:Mdaniels5757|talk]]) 00:20, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

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== Merry Christmas ==

Hi Herostratus, thanks for all you do on Wikipedia, and for all your help at BLPN. My you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. (and if you don't celebrate Christmas please feel free to take that as a Happy Hanukkah, a great Dhanu Sankranti, a blessed Hatsumode, or whatever holiday you want to insert there.) [[User:Zaereth|Zaereth]] ([[User talk:Zaereth|talk]]) 08:55, 25 December 2019 (UTC

== [[Jim Rogers (California politician)]] ==

Ahh you were referring to Jim Rogers as the hatchet job, well I did not write it, however after you gutted it and removed the BLP issue that we can still talk about, I feel like we could at least mention he has left the law and that there was an investigation, can we? In any case now you ''can'' say I did write the article as I have greatly sourced it with several in depth coverages found in the San Jose Mercury News, East Bay Express, San Francisco Chronicle, Contra Costa Times, San Francisco Examiner, and Richmond Confidential. I believe it would do the article service for a critic of it to check it out and see what he thinks.[[User:Ndołkah|Ndołkah☆]] ([[User talk:Ndołkah|talk]]) 05:08, 29 December 2019 (UTC)
:Ohhh OK, my mistake. I didn't check, but since you were talking about it on Jimbo's talk page, I just assumed that you had written the article, mea culpa.  
  
:As to Mr Rogers... if the article would not exist (for insufficient notability) except for bad stuff about him, then the article shouldn't exist. I took a look at it, and seems that there isn't bad stuff about him in the current version, and there sure are a lot of refs, so its probably OK now. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 05:36, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

::I appreciate it, I like to think of myself as a ghost and not a hatchet woman anyways heehee. Thank you for your due diligence.[[User:Ndołkah|Ndołkah☆]] ([[User talk:Ndołkah|talk]]) 05:58, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

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|style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | For speaking out against the brazen disruption currently happening at AfD, even though your ANI report didn't properly address the meat of the issue or cover the full extent of the disruption.

I wouldn't worry too much about it, by the way. Countless users have already spoken out against it, and TTN has been dancing around the edges of the ArbCom ruling for a while now. He has been aggressive and dishonest toward pretty much everyone who has pointed out demonstrable issues and factual errors in several of his nominations. He has chosen to cast aspersions and refuses to listen to any and all criticism, defaulting to the same three users as his backup defense.

I have been working on a larger, more in-depth report that is nearly complete. Once that has been finished, I will notify everyone involved in the situation. If TTN doesn't engage in dispute resolution or the upcoming ANI report fails to resolve the situation, ArbCom is the next stop (and that won't take nearly as long as it did for me to file this ANI report, since all of the information would have been typed and gathered).

In the meantime, you may want to point out that TTN is continuing to crank out AfDs, despite the fact that your ANI case against him is still ongoing. '''[[User:Darkknight2149|<span style="color:grey;">Dark</span>]][[User talk:Darkknight2149|<span style="color:black;">Knight</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Darkknight2149|<span style="color:grey;">2149</span>]]''' 22:17, 21 March 2020 (UTC)
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:Wow thanks [[User:Darkknight2149]]! That was a real morale-builder. I'm not alone lol! 

:As far as I know being taken to ANI doesn't mean you have to stop the thing. Yeah its not just TTN. Sure he's the instigatord, but he gets a lot of votes. There's a big job ahead to change that.  

:Things I'm thinking of doing (not necessarily in this order) are:
:#A community-wide RfC, or anyway a discussion, over whether GNG applies to comic and comics characters, or whether they need a higher level of notability... super-GNG or something.
:#Discussion of an SNG for comics... lower than just the GNG. At least as an essay. They can't stop you from writing an essay.
:#Education on the point that the Wikipedia has many different readers and covers many different subjects, and while truly over-detailed trivia is not good, we can and do cover "low culture" subjects as well as "high culture" subjects, to a reasonable level of detail; we are a universal publication, not just for the bourgeoisie.
:#Something with the comics wikiproject... as an extreme measure, moving the whole thing into someone's userspace so that editors who are, basically, trolls can be booted out. Hopefull this wouldn't be necessary.
All this being done with the cooperation of the comics wikiproject members... on my list is a job of cleaning out all the inactive people and alerting the others. Of course if there's not support for any of this, it is what it is, but we can try. Thanks again! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:41, 22 March 2020 (UTC)

(Sorry for butting in-) I have been following the TTN issue for some time now. If i might ask a question - Does the closure of the current AfD/ANI mean He and his editing cabal get to run roughshod through Wikipedia and remove information he deems unnessessary? Please do not see my question as an attack, I am curious and could not think of a different way to ask you this question. Please feel free to delete this comment if you wish. Thank you  <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/2601:600:C400:FB0:3037:8228:2498:7653|2601:600:C400:FB0:3037:8228:2498:7653]] ([[User talk:2601:600:C400:FB0:3037:8228:2498:7653#top|talk]]) 23:52, 25 March 2020 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
::Yes, if you want to put it that way, I suppose. For the present. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 00:16, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
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Hi Herostratus: I've seen you use the word "mnmh" in edit summaries, and also in a discussion above, and I'm curious about what it means. Is it an acronym for something? — [[User:Toughpigs|Toughpigs]] ([[User talk:Toughpigs|talk]]) 04:10, 3 June 2020 (UTC)
:It's not. It's onomatopoeia. It means the same as "hmmmmm" or "mmmmm" -- a sound one makes. I can't really describe the sound or exactly what it means beyond that.  
  
:By the way I haven't forgotten about [[The Top (Bruce Bravelle)]]. I'll be doing stuff over there presently. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 04:37, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

::Okay, like a thoughtful noise. Thanks for satisfying my random curiosity. :) — [[User:Toughpigs|Toughpigs]] ([[User talk:Toughpigs|talk]]) 05:31, 3 June 2020 (UTC)
==[[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Speedy deletion]] nomination of [[:Negroid, Caucasoid, Mongoloid & sometimes Australoid]]==
<del>Please do not create hoaxes on Wikipedia, as you did at [[:Negroid, Caucasoid, Mongoloid & sometimes Australoid]]. Doing so is considered to be [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]] and is prohibited. If you are interested in how accurate Wikipedia is, a more constructive test method would be to try to find inaccurate statements that are already in Wikipedia—and then to correct them if possible. If you would like to make test edits, please use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]]. Under [[Wikipedia:CSD#G3|section G3 of the criteria for speedy deletion]], the page has been nominated for deletion. Repeated vandalism may result in the '''[[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|loss of editing privileges]]'''. </del>

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Sorry, I started TW at that page because I thought it was a "blatant hoax". Afterwards I saw that you created the page 14 years ago, when it may have made sense. But today, I don't think it makes sense any longer. --[[User:Rsk6400|Rsk6400]] ([[User talk:Rsk6400|talk]]) 19:02, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

So, I struck out the "not-so-nice" part of the TW-generated message. --[[User:Rsk6400|Rsk6400]] ([[User talk:Rsk6400|talk]]) 19:18, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
:[[User:Rsk6400]]: Also I didn't create that page, all I did was rename the article "Negroid, Caucasoid, Mongoloid & sometimes Australoid" to "Races of physical anthropology" (which has since been retitled again to [[History of anthropometry]]). The old title was left behind as a redirect, as is typical. So in that sense I guess I "created" the page as a redirect. Apparently that's how the history works anyway. I understand that my name comes up on the bottom of the history, so mistaking me as the creator is entirely understandable, and no problem.

:Not sure how a redirect can be a hoax anyway. Maybe its a quote or something that somebody might supposedly search on? Apparently, according to [[Negroid]], in olden times the three (or four) races were Negroid, Caucasoid, and Mongoloid (and sometimes Australoid). So it's apparently not just made up, altho it seems a fairly unlikely search. Redirects are cheap, but this one pollutes the search stream, so its fine with me to get rid of it; its not a hoax, but would fail RfD as an unlikely search term with no incoming links, so not worth taking it there. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:57, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
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:After the page has been deleted I want to apologize again for blaming a "blatant hoax" on you. I was working on [[Negroid]], klicked on a blue word "Negroid" somewhere in the text and found myself looking at a ''white'' woman sitting in front of her computer (on the [[Anthropometry]] page) - just to explain the initial shock that made me feel hoaxed. --[[User:Rsk6400|Rsk6400]] ([[User talk:Rsk6400|talk]]) 06:19, 16 June 2020 (UTC)
::Of course, no problem. It's good to be vigilant. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 09:14, 16 June 2020 (UTC)

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==A note from Cientific124==
Hello sir,

I've been following the List of unusual deaths talk page on Wikipedia, and saw the sections of Abductive, you, and the replies of Brandmeister. I was saddened by the cold hearts you both have, even saying "I don't care about the gol-ddurn squirrel", and saying "[name redacted] is alive and let's leave him alone per WP:BLP".

I don't know why just to follow the rules of an online encyclopedia, all of you editors be so rude and selfish to the point to say that a case of a man brutally killing his own dog by dragging it is "a boring story of someone killing their pet". This dog was born a puppy, was probably abused by the terrible owner he already had, and had its tragic destination.

I know you or somebody else will remove this as a daily "vandalism, WP:DRAMA" cycle without reading it, just because I edited your main page, with you proudly showing your badges and list of started articles.

Also, why so much rage towards the squirrel? Only because it was an animal it doesn't count? Then, as I said previously, to just satisfy an article criteria and removing it without even thinking on the obivously strange circumstances which the accident resulted? I'm sure a person, walking in bicycles would need multiple surgeries because of an, how I can say, bit of cartoonish-like accident?

Before my real account gets blocked, I would like to leave a message for Wikipedia,

I have to confess that through my daily editing here I have experienced so much incidents which left me disgusted with the size of imbecile editors who attack others to the point of saying "Get this fucking non-notable X out of Wikipedia" just because the person isn't very much known. I would like to see if they would say this in front of said person (I'm not a man of eye for an eye) but I can't control my grief with so much rude editors here in this website.

I spent most of my days, hours of life trying to friendly add content to this website, but again, people who fly with rage to satisfy aforementioned website rules prevent me to doing so, so that's it. I don't know what will happen next after I post this message on your page, but I'm never coming in this website anymore. I will have to try to do a simpler method of virtal life.

"There is a point where you will be tossed into a roadside ditch and left fending for yourself. Don't take it too personally, all things have to end one day, and even though we've gone a long way together, the day to depart has come for the two of us."

Sincerely,
C124 ([[User:Cientific124]])
:Nobody wants to block your account as far as I know.

:[Name redacted] is alive, and is private citizen. It's entirely against our [[WP:BLP]] rule (a core rule) to put in defamatory material about him unless there's an excellent reason, which there certainly isn't here -- this is trivia. We're not here to drag private citizens thru the mud. 
  
:The squirrel. I don't have "rage" against the squirrel. I seldom have emotions so strong toward any squirrels. They live their lives, and I live mine; they like to scamper around and climb tress with acorns in the their mouths and whatnot. I seldom engage in this activity but in no way resent their life choices, and hopefully the feel the same way about me. So far this has worked for everybody concerned. I just don't ''care'' one way or another about a squirrel that chose to jump into somebody's bicycle wheel spokes and consequently join the Choir Invisible, and I'm not going to pretend that I do. In fact, I haven't been stewing over it and had actually forgotten about it until now, and intend to again. However, I wasn't suggesting that the material ''necessarily'' be deleted, I was just saying I don't care either way if it is or not. Keep it in if you like, I don't care.

:I hope that "gol-durn" didn't offend you. I could have written "fershluginer" instead and perhaps should have. Sorry.  [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 18:26, 19 July 2020 (UTC)

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::Yes sure, thank you for featuring it. Off I have to get back to completing my QPQ tho. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:58, 13 August 2020 (UTC)

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== X-15 ==

Saw your revert on X-15. I disagree that it needs to be "up to date". I think simplicity is better than requiring someone to constantly go in and up date something - even if you put in the automatic "put in today's date" text as this could be easily broken or edited out by some IP / Anon editor. If you have "... and the record remains unbroken." this is much more impactful statement as it really hits that its been almost 60 yrs - rather than the current statement which implies, to me, that the public is waiting for it to be broken. I'm not going to make a deal about it though - just wanted to state my overall disagreement. I thanked your comment though. [[User:Ckruschke|Ckruschke]] ([[User talk:Ckruschke|talk]]) 17:49, 12 November 2020 (UTC)Ckruschke
:Yes I see your point, I actually am thinking that you're correct (not sure, but then it's a matter of taste) -- so for my part you're welcome to change it back with no objection from me. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 17:27, 14 November 2020 (UTC)
::Sounds good. If you change your mind or another editor disagree with the edit, I'll let it go. Not married to the page. [[User:Ckruschke|Ckruschke]] ([[User talk:Ckruschke|talk]]) 18:08, 16 November 2020 (UTC)Ckruschke

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Hi – I see you reverted the redirect on this album with the edit summary "it's s Donovan album, which is sufficient for the article to exist". Actually, according to [[WP:NALBUMS]], it's not: "That an album is an officially released recording by a notable musician or ensemble is not by itself reason for a standalone article". I still don't believe this album passes WP:NALBUMS – I can only find two promotional interviews with Donovan in ''The Guardian''/''The Irish Times'' (it's the same interview) and in ''Clash'', in which the album is barely mentioned and says nothing more than the couple of sentences in the lead. There don't seem to be any reviews of the record anywhere, and nothing else to add to the prose. [[User:Richard3120|Richard3120]] ([[User talk:Richard3120|talk]]) 23:47, 28 November 2020 (UTC)
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== [[Nathan Larson (politician)]] ==

I was unsure if Nathan Larson was considered a public figure, so I [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons/Noticeboard#Nathan_Larson_(politician) asked] at [[WP:BLPN]]. The two editors who replied said he was. [[User:Mo Billings|Mo Billings]] ([[User talk:Mo Billings|talk]]) 17:40, 25 December 2020 (UTC)
:Fair enough, and thanks for doing that. Whether he is a public figure is quite important for the fate of the article (altho not necessarily altogether decisive). A ''quick'' scan indicates that he might be borderline -- but the fact that he's volunteered (indeed, striven) to be in the spotlight would tend to put him in the public figure category, yes. I'll weigh in over at that board, and after consideration and research I can add a note to the AfD -- of or course you can, or anybody. Again, thanks. It's a tough call and we want to work together to get this right. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:47, 25 December 2020 (UTC)
::I'm sorry to do this, but we can't have a meaningful discussion if people don't know what we are discussing. I have started a discussion on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard/Incidents#Nathan_Larson_%28politician%29 ANI]. [[User:Mo Billings|Mo Billings]] ([[User talk:Mo Billings|talk]]) 17:28, 26 December 2020 (UTC)
:::OK.
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== [[User:Herostratus/Europe Engulfed]] ==

I haven't restored the talk page as it was blank with just a <nowiki>{{reqphoto}}</nowiki> template on it. [[User_talk:Black Kite|Black Kite (talk)]] 08:07, 12 April 2021 (UTC)
:That's fine, and thanks. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 08:19, 12 April 2021 (UTC)
::That was a rather surprising delete result. It shouldn't take too much work to fix up, I think, and then get it back into article space. [[User:BOZ|BOZ]] ([[User talk:BOZ|talk]]) 12:16, 12 April 2021 (UTC)
::: Areas where NBOOK does not apply can be a real pain, TBH. [[User:Newimpartial|Newimpartial]] ([[User talk:Newimpartial|talk]]) 13:25, 12 April 2021 (UTC)
:::: Yes, I can't agree with the result. It's impossible to always get these right. We could request a restore-and-relist, or we could go to Deletion Review (and have at least a chance I think), but how about I gussy it up in my userspace a bit, re-publish it, and send it thru AfD again? Technically that's not allowed under [[WP:G4]] (unless it's ''majorly'' improved (unlikely)), but that'd be better than relisting and discussing a moving target. That OK with you [[User:Sandstein]] and everybody? If not we can do one of the others. No objection I'll assume consent. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 17:41, 12 April 2021 (UTC)
:::::{{u|Herostratus}}, if you want to restore this it needs citations to substantial coverage in reliable secondary sources, per [[WP:V]] and [[WP:GNG]], like every other article. Otherwise it may be speedily deleted per [[WP:G4]] <small><span style="border:1px solid black;padding:1px;">[[User:Sandstein|<span style="color:white;background:blue;font-family:sans-serif;">''' Sandstein '''</span>]]</span></small> 19:21, 12 April 2021 (UTC)
:::::DRV might be the way to go, especially if you are prepared to show that sourcing is sufficient to at least get a restore/relist result, if not an overturn. [[User:BOZ|BOZ]] ([[User talk:BOZ|talk]]) 20:27, 12 April 2021 (UTC)
::::: No, [[User:Sandstein]], not {{tq|like any other article}}. According to [[WP:NBOOK]], for example, a book is presumed notable if it has won a major literary award, whether or not the article on that book features {{tq|citations to substantial coverage in reliable secondary sources}}. [[User:Newimpartial|Newimpartial]] ([[User talk:Newimpartial|talk]]) 20:55, 12 April 2021 (UTC)

==[[Lavender's Blue]]==
There is a discussion on the Talk page of this article about an edit you made which another user wants to remove again. Please make your case for why you think it should stay. [[User:Rodericksilly|Rodericksilly]] ([[User talk:Rodericksilly|talk]]) 18:41, 14 April 2021 (UTC)

== Carey ==

You know, I' thought long and hard about commenting at BLPN, but it's difficult to think of anything I haven't said a million times before. I think going to that level of research to dig this up borders on obsessive, to put it mildly. I would almost equate that to digging up an actual birth certificate, except a birth certificate would be a blatant BLP vio. It's hard to say that about a newspaper. I think for the sake of a bio, a birthdate is really very trivial, statistical data, not too different from weight or height. But to some people it is everything, I guess. I don't blame you for giving up, but I am thankful that you made the effort. Sometimes big changes come in small steps, so I often just take comfort in the notion that if I've changed even one person's mind, then it's a step in the right direction. [[User:Zaereth|Zaereth]] ([[User talk:Zaereth|talk]]) 22:18, 15 April 2021 (UTC)
:Thank you! Yes its a matter of persuasion. I'm not too good at that I suppose as I get ranty. Anyway, ''for me'' (it's not written down anywhere) there's a big difference between a star and obscure people... you know, some mook's got an article because he's a C-list actor, that's why he has an article, but he's also had a couple DUI convictions, well documented... it really frosts me to see that stuff get put in. It's rare but it does happen. Carey will be OK so I'm not as emotionally involved, although I am still right I think. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:37, 15 April 2021 (UTC)
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== Do any substantive policy page changes have to be agreed to first? ==

An edit war was brewing on [[wp:NOT]] and you handled it perfectly by restoring the status quo and starting a talk page discussion.<br>

I write because I am concerned about your edit summary statement that "Any substantive changes have to be agreed to first." I don't read [[wp:BRD]] as imposing a "pre-approval required" rule. Thus, for example, an editor may make a bold substantive policy change and, if no one has a substantive objection, it sticks. Or do I have that wrong? [[User:Butwhatdoiknow|Butwhatdoiknow]] ([[User talk:Butwhatdoiknow|talk]]) 15:08, 5 May 2021 (UTC)
:Thanks, [[User:Butwhatdoiknow]] No, You do not have that wrong, as the rule is written. It's just my personal opinion. But after all you can [[WP:BRD]] for any reason or for no reason, so it's certainly legit to take that stance.    
  
:So, I think that truly substantial changes to policies -- like, say, hedging [[WP:NOTCENSORED]] with exceptions -- are not going to go thru without discussion anyway, so it's pointless. And if they did, that'd be bad -- after all, policies are stronger than guidelines etc, and they bind us strongly and forever, so let's discuss changes first. If an editor is not going to be bothered to say "Hey colleagues, here's what I want to do, everybody OK with that?" first, maybe they should just forgo making the policy change. (And I have rolled back policy changes that I agree with, on this principle.) [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 16:17, 5 May 2021 (UTC)

:: Thank you. I appreciate you being honest/self-aware enough to acknowledge that your approach isn't entirely [[according to Hoyle]]. [[User:Butwhatdoiknow|Butwhatdoiknow]] ([[User talk:Butwhatdoiknow|talk]]) 17:13, 5 May 2021 (UTC)
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== Sourcing on Hilary Wilson ==

Hey, wanted to let you know that there were some sources used in Wilson's article that have major issues when it comes to reliability. I've left a summary and will try to help find sourcing to establish notability, but right now this has several issues that need to be resolved. [[User:ReaderofthePack|ReaderofthePack]]<small>(formerly Tokyogirl79)</small>[[User talk:ReaderofthePack|'''<span style="color:#19197; background:#fff;"> (｡◕‿◕｡)</span>''']] 17:56, 14 May 2021 (UTC)
:OK, thanks for the heads up, see you there. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]])
*No problem! I'm going to try to help find more sourcing, I'm more looking towards it since it's tied to the AfD and will get more scrutiny than normal. It's frustrating, but so it goes. [[User:ReaderofthePack|ReaderofthePack]]<small>(formerly Tokyogirl79)</small>[[User talk:ReaderofthePack|'''<span style="color:#19197; background:#fff;"> (｡◕‿◕｡)</span>''']] 19:09, 14 May 2021 (UTC)

== rfa note ==

Don't want to make a fuss at the RfA but LessUnless is female - you may want to tweak your wording there :) &spades;[[User:Premeditated Chaos|PMC]]&spades; [[User_talk:Premeditated Chaos|(talk)]] 22:38, 16 May 2021 (UTC)
:Oof, dang, and I'm usually so good about that. I did say "themself" later on! But yes, thanks for the headsup, fixed. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 22:51, 16 May 2021 (UTC)

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== LiveWorkPlay Update ==

I think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:LiveWorkPlay is ready to resubmit, but if you have a chance to review it - there are ZERO "primary sources" but want to make sure that this is as clear as possible, as somehow the accusations of puffery and trumpery will inevitably be flying. Any help appreciated.
:Alright. I cut it back some some more. Took out the YouTubes (not necessary I think), ref to being in Finland (trivial). Removed descriptions of most individual awards to just "there were some awards" (kept refs) and moved that all into a Notes section. For Toronto Star article, added a full quote, removed claim that they helped the Star with the investigation, as i didn't see that in there. Collapsed everything except "history" into one section, as its not a lot of material. Alright if you want to submit it, go ahead. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:47, 11 June 2021 (UTC)

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== Wakefield Word Order ==

Or ... Wakefield Order Word? Wakeword? Field Order! etc

Holey Moley ... I ''really really hate'' to disagree with an editor of your knowledge and experience. I go back a little while too{{snd}}somewhat more than it looks on this account{{snd}}and I am ''well'' aware of your editing, and, if you like, your ''wiki-status'' in some way I don't quite have the brains or temerity to define. So I feel a bit cheeky turning up here without an appointment and just handing my visiting-card to your butler.

The trouble is, I am in that most tiresome situation: that of ''thinking I am right,'' or at least probably right, or kind-of right, or something close(ish) to it. Now, I am a State Registered Coward&trade; when it comes to a fight, argument, mild disagreement or really anything other than universal love and peace and, ''pace'' the amusing picture addition, I am pretty disinclined to pick up the sabres or cudgels or load the cannon over this. So I might just leave it, while thanking you for the polite and well-reasoned intervention. I mean ... I'd sort of ''quite like'' to engage further with this issue, but my desire to do so is running somewhere around that tricky 48/52% split level. And no-one will die if I don't, and the world will not become a much more stupid place ''whichever'' way it goes. So I ''might'' go back and have another bash, but please do not hold your breath, which would not be conducive to good health. Or I ''might'' just leave it, and thank you again, and wish you a pleasant evening or whatever works well in your time-zone. With all good wishes, [[User:DisillusionedBitterAndKnackered|DBaK]] ([[User talk:DisillusionedBitterAndKnackered|talk]]) 19:13, 13 June 2021 (UTC)

:Yes but there are so many experts! Google "green great dragon".

:[https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-37285796 Here] is a column about a book by one Mark Forsyth where he describes it. Forsyth Rule then? (I'm not finding anything about Wakfield... of course I have not made a great long detailed complete search. Or rather, a detailed complete great long search I have not. Made. I don't suppose inflected languages have this problem?   
 
:I am going to bring this up at [[WP:MOS]] posthaste. We can't simply have this... and we also simply can't have this. Else chaos.  

:Thank you for the compliment, I'm not sure I have any wiki-status, but OK. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:55, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
::OK. I started a thread at MOS Talk, God help me. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 20:26, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
:::But ... but ... I don't want to fight ... [[The Story of Ferdinand‎‎|I don't want to fight ... ]] aaargh <small>must not look ... ''must not loooook''</small> :) [[User:DisillusionedBitterAndKnackered|DBaK]] ([[User talk:DisillusionedBitterAndKnackered|talk]]) 21:54, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
::::But it only takes one side to make a war. Anyway the MOS talk page is source of amusement rather than enlightenment for me anyway, thanks partly to the presence of [[User:EEng]]. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 21:58, 13 June 2021 (UTC)
:::::We each have our station in life. [[User:EEng#s|<b style="color:red;">E</b>]][[User talk:EEng#s|<b style="color:blue;">Eng</b>]] 23:42, 13 June 2021 (UTC)

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== I need help ==

Can i talk you in WhatsApp? [[User:R8dikal|R8dikal]] ([[User talk:R8dikal|talk]]) 11:46, 29 June 2021 (UTC)
:I don't have WhatsApp. Can you email me? [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 12:41, 29 June 2021 (UTC)

== Thank you ==

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... for what you said on [[User talk:SlimVirgin]] - [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Gerda_Arendt&oldid=1031060378 missing pictured on my talk], with music full of hope and reformation --[[User:Gerda Arendt|Gerda Arendt]] ([[User talk:Gerda Arendt|talk]]) 17:15, 29 June 2021 (UTC)
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:Well, thank you. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 02:47, 1 July 2021 (UTC)

== Thanks for your questions at my RfA ==

My characterization of your multipart question was blunt and aimed at the question, not the questioner. The issue is a fair one. I trust that in several years, I'll come back around to answering this question again, and while my personal choice is now explicit (and I will abide by it, AGF dude!), I suspect the community will have a say as well in how long and under what circumstances an admin holds the bit. Right now the system doesn't appear broken (arguably). Appreciate your boldness in raising the issue. [[User:BusterD|BusterD]] ([[User talk:BusterD|talk]]) 16:46, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

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== A [[Dobos torte]] for you! ==

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No particular reason, just wanted to say thank you for your contributions. But I think you should really really archive your talkpage {{p|:p}} —usernamekiran [[User talk:usernamekiran|(talk)]] 18:26, 12 August 2021 (UTC)

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:Mmmm, torte! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 18:58, 12 August 2021 (UTC)

== Comment Removed ==

I removed your comment at [[WP:ARC|ARC]], because [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3AArbitration%2FRequests%2FCase&type=revision&diff=1039043594&oldid=1039042928 even in the edited state] your comment was well below the bar of [[WP:NPA|NPA]]. --[[User:In actu|<span style="color: #0b0080">In actu (Guerillero)</span>]] <sup>[[User_talk:Guerillero|<span style="color: green;">Parlez Moi</span>]]</sup> 14:02, 17 August 2021 (UTC)
:Right, well, [[User:Guerillero]] that's your job, and maybe you're right, so fine. I don't agree, but I could be wrong. My take is that I would think that the grand jury (sort of what this is) needs info, not people pulling their punches to be polite. If you or the arbs want to discount my material on the ground that's it's ''false'', or at any rate too general or insufficiently documented to be worth considering, fine; but that's not what happened, it was rejected on the grounds of being ''rude''. That's way different. Sure we should be polite generally, but this is different: we are trying to get to the bottom of something, here. If they guy didn't want to be spoken to as a Dutch uncle, well, he didn't ''have'' to create a whole problem in the first place and then drag it to ArbCom. ArbCom is not supposed to be anybody's Safe Space, I thought, and you know: Heat, kitchen.  

:On the other hand, yes, you have a lot more experience on that page than I, so maybe riding herd on tone issues is really important. Anyway, right or wrong, thank you for your service, sound like kind of a thankless job. Carry on! [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 15:35, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

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== j'accuse ==

You seem to have gotten out a bit ahead of your skis. I find {{Diff|Wikipedia_talk:Give_%27em_enough_rope|1041606580|1041605197|your disregard of your fellow editors}} to be insulting, if not simply short-sighted. People with whom you disagree edit here and they can make valid arguments. Perhaps you should have emphasized which policies you think are germane and then assert that guys like me aren't making policy-based arguments. Because when you do what you did, it rankles and I lose what respect I used to have for you. <small>(I am not [[Help:Watchlist|watching]] this page, so please [[Help:Notifications|ping me]] if you want my attention.)</small> <span class="nowrap" style="font-family:copperplate gothic light;">[[User:Chris troutman|<span style="color:#345">Chris Troutman</span>]] ([[User talk:Chris troutman|<span style="color:#345">talk</span>]])</span> 19:52, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
:OK. I hear you. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 19:55, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

== JPL ==

Hi! Received your email, but prefer not to respond and disclose mine. Since you indicated you were OK with talk page messages, responding here. I think your plan is a good one and will help him focus upon his return as I imagine he'd be somewhat topic banned in the problematic areas. As I mentioned on his talk, I have accepted his apology and would not stand in the way of the block being lifted. <span style="font-family:Calibri; font-weight:bold;">[[User:Star Mississippi|<span style="color:#a117f2;">Star</span>]] [[User talk:Star Mississippi|<span style="color:#df00fe;">Mississippi</span>]]</span> 21:01, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
:Yes, great, thanks. We'll see how it goes. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 09:55, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

== From El C ==

Hi Herostratus, 

Please feel free to reproduce my reply here in full on JPL's talk page, as I am away atm and unable to login on-wiki at this time. First, thank you for your note and sorry it has taken me over a day to get back to you. While this matter is a high priority for me, I am also exceptionally busy right now with a number of pressing RL tasks. 

I'd like to start off by saying that I am committed to protecting JPL from harassment as much as I am protecting others from him harassing them (in equal measures). If there's a solid plan to resolve this amicably by charting a path for JPL's return (which looks to be the case), from my perspective, that would be ideal. I tried to digest Awilley's and Amakuru's thoughts and ultimately found both comments to be reasonable and wise. I realize that Awilley (ping please) may be involved, but Amakuru (ping please): if your conclusion is that the threshold for a conditional unblock has been met, you have my blessing to unblock with immediate effect.

I'm afraid I don't really have that much more of substance to add, because (and not to broken-record it), I am none too familiar with JPL's body of work on the project (again, to the best of my recollection, we've never spoken prior to this incident). Nor, I'm afraid, do I have the time to review a mountain of evidence. But I don't think any of that is really needed atm, anyway. 

Thanks again, Herostratus, for reaching out, and thanks to the many of you who contributed positively and  with compassion throughout this and continue to do so. And good luck and best wishes, JPL. 

Yours, 
El_C

(Posted on request by [[User:BilCat|BilCat]] ([[User talk:BilCat|talk]]) 05:26, 4 September 2021 (UTC))

:Thanks El C, that's fine. I myself can't unblock anybody tho, rhat's up to the admin corps. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 06:24, 4 September 2021 (UTC)

:Ping {{ping|Awilley|Amakuru}} per request. '''[[Special:Contributions/Usedtobecool|Usedtobecool]]&nbsp;[[User talk:Usedtobecool|☎️]]''' 06:18, 4 September 2021 (UTC)

::No worries, Herostratus, though I already knew that — that last bit was directed at Amakuru as an uninvolved admin. Sorry if I got impatient, but after I saw that you didn't reply to my email for +12 hours, and at the same time having seen BilCat's unrelated email, I piggy-backed. Not that I'm complaining, obviously, since it took me almost 2 days to get to your original mail. Still, at the time, it did look like expediency was called for, but perhaps I misread and it isn't so much...? Doesn't matter.

::In any case, I don't know if I'll be around for the discussion about a conditional unblock (be it on JPL's talk page or ANI, or both), but if not, please feel free to reference this exchange if you (or anyone) finds it pertinent to anything. Basically, as the blocking admin, I'm good with going with the flow, and if that flow leans to the side of leniency, all the better. Thanks again. [[User:El_C|El_C]] 21:34, 4 September 2021 (UTC)

== Please [[WP:REFACTOR]] this sentence ==

Please refactor your accusation of bad faith in [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Trans-Neptunian_objects_in_fiction&type=revision&diff=1044389445&oldid=1044375070&diffmode=source]. It violates [[WP:NPA]], [[WP:AGF]] and [[WP:ASPERSIONS]]. TIA, <sub style="border:1px solid #228B22;padding:1px;">[[User:Piotrus|Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus]]&#124;[[User talk:Piotrus|<span style="color:#7CFC00;background:#006400;"> reply here</span>]]</sub> 02:59, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
:I think a better approach would be for you to withdraw the nomination instead? Anyway, good faith can be lost. We're trying to do work here. We have to be precise about what kind of environment we're working in. Nothing personal I assure you. It's just business. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 03:30, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
::I'll ask you again to strike that comment per the policies cited; otherwise I believe it should be reviewed by the community. But does either of us want this? Surely you have better things to do, as do I (and ditto for people who'll be reviewing it). Please strike this sentence and we can move on. --<sub style="border:1px solid #228B22;padding:1px;">[[User:Piotrus|Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus]]&#124;[[User talk:Piotrus|<span style="color:#7CFC00;background:#006400;"> reply here</span>]]</sub> 04:02, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
:::OK. I'll refactor. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 04:17, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
::::That's appreciated, although the word trolling, even [[trolling (fishing)]], is not particularly friendly. Let's avoid [[bait (fishing)]] and such, shall we? So pretty please, just remove the trolling reference too, preferably without trying to come up with another "cute" synonym. <sub style="border:1px solid #228B22;padding:1px;">[[User:Piotrus|Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus]]&#124;[[User talk:Piotrus|<span style="color:#7CFC00;background:#006400;"> reply here</span>]]</sub> 05:34, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
:::::Sheesh, OK, OK, fine. [[User:Herostratus|Herostratus]] ([[User talk:Herostratus#top|talk]]) 06:19, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
::::::IMHO, the statement was clearly out of line and totally off the subject. Even redacted, it reflects badly on its author in a formal process. In keeping with assuming good faith, an ungrudging apology is the very least we might expect from a contributor of long tenure who has admitted such a poor choice. [[User:BusterD|BusterD]] ([[User talk:BusterD|talk]]) 19:21, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
:::::::It's never off subject to defend the Wikipedia. But, yes, it was a poor choice, and I wish I hadn't done it. I'm a bit mad at myself for letting my emotions grab me and the consequent intemperate language, without good sources to back it up. OK? I didn't apologize because I redacted under threat. And fine, that is appropriate often enough. No apology is needed I think because the person's request was acceded to, and I think that ought to be sufficient?