User talk:Mike V

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Improper Deletion

Thank you for your time but you deleted the Young Gucci Kurrly page claiming it was my self page! This us not true Young Gucci Kurrly has changed music and the rap game in Atlanta and is historic to the city of Atlanta! So saying this is a self page is disrespectful and discrimination! Young Gucci Kurrly deserves to get his page back many people worked to get someone who has done so much a page! So please undo the delete for this is important history in a young life in Young Gucci Kurrly — Preceding unsigned comment added by Demarcus23 (talk • contribs) 03:08, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

Actually, it appears that the admin who deleted the page was Shirt58. However, I would have to agree with the deletion rationale. Also, the article wasn't neutral in tone and appears to be too promotional. I would recommend that you read about how to create your first article. You may also ask for assistance at the Wikipedia teahouse, a place where new users can have their questions answered. Mike V • Talk 03:23, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

Shame on you

I'm disgusted that you would encourage an editor to use baseless allegations of socking to influence the outcome of a debate. You should be ashamed of yourself. Tony (talk) 05:04, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

I think you're extrapolating my comments. I only stated that there's a chance the IPs could be connected, it's by no means definitive. Adding an SPA template to a new or anonymous user is often performed, even in cases where there isn't any sockpuppetry involved. To quote from the SPA page, "... many single-purpose accounts turn out to be well-intentioned editors with a niche interest, but a significant number appear to edit for the purposes of promotion or showcasing their favored causes, which is not allowed. ... The SPA tag may be used to visually highlight that a participant in a multi-user discussion has made few or no other types of contribution. However a user who edits appropriately and makes good points that align with Wikipedia's communal norms, policies and guidelines should have their comment given full weight regardless of any tag." This doesn't mean that the user's contributions should be discounted, only that additional scrutiny may be required when evaluating the close of the discussion. I only recommended a tag be placed and that an administrator take it into consideration. This does not necessarily equate to striking the comment. It's quite possible that the closing admin will see no concern and treat the comment on equal level as everyone else. Mike V • Talk 05:20, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

Mhannigan SPI

Hi, thanks for taking a look at this debate. Since you seem to be experienced in these sort of investigations, do you mind opining on the allegation that this SPI was initiated in bad faith, as alleged by both accused accounts? EvanBlass (talk) 07:38, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

Bump @Mike_V EvanBlass (talk) 22:08, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Don't worry, I haven't forgot about the case. There are a few things that I'm considering before it's closed. Mike V • Talk 22:38, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Ah, sorry for the bump. EvanBlass (talk) 00:23, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica

I see no reason why you block https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universidad_Empresarial_de_Costa_Rica Furthermore, no reason why in the infobox, you left a website that is not poniting the right place, as in WHED IAU (UNESCO Listing) http://www.whed.net/detail_institution.php?id=17738 Acording to the listing the website is www.unem.edu.pl — Preceding unsigned comment added by PolandMEC (talk • contribs) 20:52, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

I've protected the page because there is an edit war occurring with the article. Please discuss any proposed changes on the article's talk page. Mike V • Talk 20:57, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

I already sent the email to either permissions-commons@wikimedia.org and permissions-en@wikimedia.org I also mentioned should be communicated to you https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Mike_V As mentioned Earlier I am the Copyright holder for UNEM and Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica To use the file in a wiki, copy this text into a page: Universidad Empresarial Copyright Certificate To link to it in HTML, copy this URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Copyright_Universidad_Empresarial_de_Costa_Rica.jpg And the authorization for publish the logo To use the file in a wiki, copy this text into a page: Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica Logo To link to it in HTML, copy this URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:UNEM_logo_Universidad_Empresarial_de_Costa_Rica.jpg

I hereby strongly request that the article must mention my website www.unem.edu.pl or if you want a local domain www.unem.cr Please remove bad publicity ASAP PolandMEC (talk) 19:40, 17 December 2014 (UTC) PolandMEC

Furthermore, I own the COPYRIGHT for UNEM and Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica. Please provide an email where I can send you propper documents info@unem.edu.pl — Preceding unsigned comment added by PolandMEC (talk • contribs) 20:58, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

Please read and follow the directions on the page here to release your text under the appropriate license. Mike V • Talk 21:11, 16 December 2014 (UTC)

What I am supposed to present if a Copyright certificate with 9 years old expedition, mentioning POLAND (Domain dot EDU DOT PL) meaning www.unem.edu.pl is NOT GOOD ENOUGHT for you??? Furthermore the published article is infamous and harm University reputation. So, what I ask is the article to be unprotected or editedPolandMEC (talk) 15:50, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Thank you for all your work on the electoral commission. You combined technical proficiency with excellent communication, even in the face of some glitches, and for that you ought to be commended. Thank your for facilitating a smooth election. Go Phightins! 02:32, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure to help out. Mike V • Talk 02:55, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Muffin Wizard 2

Mike, can you deal with this case? This user seems didn't stop to create more of his socks and do a personal attack toward other users. ~ Muffin Wizard ^;) 13:59, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Question about SPI

Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if the SPI is going to last much longer. This has been ongoing for more than 11 weeks now, and the last 11 days at SPI have been quite stressful. Can you give me some idea of how long these things usually last, because I was expecting a couple of days, not a couple of weeks. Thanks! Rationalobserver (talk) 15:38, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

I understand that it can be frustrating that the process takes a long time. Unfortunately, this case is more nuanced than most. I hope to close the case soon. Mike V • Talk 19:47, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Well, Dan56 hasn't made any effort in the last several days to add to his accusations, so can I ask what it is that I am waiting for? Rationalobserver (talk) 21:08, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

I hate to bug you, as you've been so patient with this whole thing, but could you please come over to my talk and help me understand what's expected of me regarding the IBAN? Thanks. Rationalobserver (talk) 00:56, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks

Hey, thanks Mike. You really did a lot of the work for this election and were on top of everything. Appreciate your expertise.--v/r - TP 17:20, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

Thank you. I appreciated your guidance from your past experience on the commission. Mike V • Talk 19:47, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Thank you so much for ending my long national nightmare lol and finally giving my FAC the opportunity it deserved the first time. Good riddance to Jazzerino's latest sock, cheers to you! Dan56 (talk) 06:16, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

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Thank you and I wish you happy holidays as well. Mike V • Talk 22:28, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

REquest for Editing or deletion of Article Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica

What I am supposed to present if a Copyright certificate with 9 years old expedition, mentioning POLAND (Domain dot EDU DOT PL) meaning www.unem.edu.pl is NOT GOOD ENOUGHT for you??? Furthermore the published article is infamous and harm University reputation. So, what I ask is the article to be unprotected or editedPolandMEC (talk) 16:35, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

An OTRS volunteer should be in contact with you soon to finalize the permission release. I would encourage you to address your concerns on the article talk page with our community of editors. Mike V • Talk 22:28, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

ACE election coordinators

Hi, who were the coordinators for the 2014 ACE? I don't see their names listed anywhere on ACE pages, although I did find the list of the stewards who scrutinized the results. Thanks, --Pine^✉ 20:21, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

The list of coordinators can be found here and the RfC to select the coordinators is here. Mike V • Talk 22:28, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Rationalobserver

Hi Mike, there are several messages for you at User talk:Rationalobserver, expressing concern about the block, just to make sure you see them. Best, SlimVirgin ^(talk) 21:40, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, I've replied on the talk page. Mike V • Talk 22:28, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

Many thanks for dealing with this. SlimVirgin ^(talk) 01:08, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

No problem. :) Mike V • Talk 01:22, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

RE: Rationalobserver

Why was Rationalobserver unblocked? I don't understand. You had the evidence, then changed your mind? Dan56 (talk) 01:27, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Unfortunately, there are some details that I can't elaborate upon on-wiki. For now, Rationalobserver has agreed to not interact with you and she has requested that you do the same. It might be best to honor that. Mike V • Talk 01:49, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Great, so a possible sock has tainted my FAC, and I cant even let that be known ([1]) without being blocked? Brilliant :/ Dan56 (talk) 01:53, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

Am I allowed to alter my own comments at an FAC, like I did here? Because I was just blocked for that, by an editor mind you who personally disagreed with the evidence at the SPI ([2]) :/ Dan56 (talk) 01:55, 19 December 2014 (UTC)