User talk:SheridanFord

Hip hop WikiProject Roll Call

Hello, fellow Hip Hop WikiProject members!

This message is being sent out to let all listed members of the project know to re-add your name to the members list, as all current names on the list have been erased in order to find out who is still active on the project. WikiGuy86 (talk) 19:59, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

Links

Please refrain from adding external links to an article's body, as you did to Funky Four Plus One. Per Wikipedia:External links, urls should be avoided in the body of an article, reserved for a separate external links section at the bottom of an article, and the only links elsewhere should generally be internal links. Dan56 (talk) 22:19, 7 September 2012 (UTC)

selfie class

Hi Kyra! Your selfie class sounds awesome! I'm happy to help if I can. Since your class is so short, maybe the best approach would be to have your students (and yourself) work collaboratively on selfie, to expand it with aspects of the topic that aren't yet well-covered. We've got a system for managing courses on Wikipedia, which will let you set up a course page and track what students are doing. The way to get started is to go through the training for educators, which has instructions for setting up a course page at the end. Your students can also go through the training for students to cover the basics. You can get in touch with me by email if you like: sagewikiedu.org.--ragesoss (talk) 16:58, 5 January 2015 (UTC)

Hi Kyra

This is a test. Hexatekin (talk) 18:35, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

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Thank you. Cordless Larry (talk) 07:09, 7 March 2016 (UTC)

A cup of coffee for you!

Thanks for talking with me at the Art+Feminism event at MoMA. It would be nice if someone we could find common ground to collaborate. Stay in touch if you like. I am lanebluerasberry.com. Blue Rasberry (talk) 21:09, 7 March 2016 (UTC)

March 16: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday March 16, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also vote on nominations for the global Wikimedia Foundation board. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday March 16 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! (One likely talk this month will be on the Wikidata project.) Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 18:12, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

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April 13: WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity

Wednesday April 13, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. Special this month, a Mini-Video opportunity for individuals to share their Wikipedia experiences (during pre-meeting, 6-7pm, and in side-office during regular meetup). A videographer will be present to record 1-3 minute Mini-Videos of folks informally speaking, sharing anything about their Wikipedia-related projects, whether an edit-a-thon they joined, an article they edited, or a class project they were a part of, etc. We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also place our chapter's votes for the global Wikimedia Foundation board. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday April 13 at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street - WikiWednesday Salon NYC and Mini-Video Opportunity (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 6:00pm - 7:00pm Mini-Video and social hour 7:00pm - 9:00pm Regular meeting: Introduction for new participants, Noshing, Chapter projects We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 14:20, 6 April 2016 (UTC)

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Enjoyed article about transactionalism

I enjoyed reading your article in transactionalism. It is a worthy addition to Wikipedia. Garagepunk66 (talk) 03:01, 27 April 2016 (UTC)

Talkback

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May 25: WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference

Wednesday May 25, 6pm: WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon. This month's WikiWednesday Salon, we'll meet and share with the MediaWiki software development community, through a community learning night at NYU on May 25. Wednesday May 25 at NYU Tisch School of Arts, 721 Broadway, 4th floor (same location as Wikipedia Day in January) - WikiWednesday Salon NYC / Enterprise MediaWiki Conference (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 6:00 pm: Introduction, pizza 7:00 pm: MediaWiki tutorial, community involvement and extension ideas, novel uses of wiki technology 8:00 pm: State of the Wikimedia Foundation and Wikipedia / Wikimedia community 9:00 pm: Monthly WikiSalon in San Francisco video-link, casual bicoastal chat Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 13:51, 21 May 2016 (UTC)

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June 15: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday June 15, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly "WikiWednesday" evening salon (7-9pm) and knowledge-sharing workshop at Babycastles gallery by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan. Featuring special guest presentations on Wikipedia Asian Month and Wikipedia Club at Ohio State University. We will include a look at the organization and planning for our chapter, and expanding volunteer roles for both regular Wikipedia editors and new participants. We will also follow up on plans for recent (Art+Feminism! AfroCrowd!) and upcoming edit-a-thons, and other outreach activities. We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from all educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery! Wednesday June 15 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com). 7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles gallery, 137 West 14th Street We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 01:38, 12 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our AfroCrowd June calendar, June 29 Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA, and July 15 Wiknic @ Central Park, among other upcoming events.

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I was unable to attend this event.--sheridanford (talk) 18:43, 2 July 2016 (UTC)

UnBlock Me. I've been blocked

sheridanford 18:31, 17 June 2016 (UTC):

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

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Request reason:

I am using my iPhone as a Hotspot in my new apartment. It's the only way I have access at home. Please unblock me.

Decline reason:

Procedural decline; you aren't blocked directly and forgot to provide your IP address or exact block message, so we can't find your block. :( Yamla (talk) 18:40, 17 June 2016 (UTC)

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Wednesday June 29: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Wednesday June 29, 6-8:30pm: Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

Join us for an evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art Library's second annual Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon, during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to LGBT art, culture and history. All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. Also featuring a lightning talk by CUNY students at the La Guardia and Wagner Archives on a project to document local 1980s HIV/AIDS activism on Wikipedia. Experienced Wikipedians will be on-hand to assist throughout the day. Please bring your laptop and power cord; we will have library resources, WiFi, and a list of suggested topics on hand. Wednesday June 29 Wiki Loves Pride Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (Participants have to bring their own laptops and power cords). Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Education and Research Building at MoMA, 4 West 54 Street - between 5th/6th Ave, New York, NY 10019 Please note that this entrance is one block north of the main 53rd Street entrance, closer to 5th Avenue. Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 21:02, 20 June 2016 (UTC) P.S. Stay tuned / sign up early for our Sunday July 10 Wiknic in Central Park and other upcoming events.

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HELP: I've been blocked again

sheridanford 16:32, 22 June 2016 (UTC): User:Ryulong

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Caught by a web host block but this host or IP is not a web host. Place any further information here. sheridanford 16:35, 22 June 2016 (UTC)

Decline reason:

That IP block is owned by Choopa.com - a dedicated server provider. They are not an internet service provider at all from what I can tell. It is possible this is due to VPN software or similar that you may be using. If this software is necessary - you might try requesting IP Block Exemption by following the instructions at WP:IPEC. SQL^{Query me!} 17:31, 22 June 2016 (UTC)

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I am not using a web host provider as far as I know. Whenever i try to edit from my new home (the owner uses a modem) I get this message.

You are currently unable to edit Wikipedia.

You are still able to view pages, but you are not currently able to edit, move, or create them.

Editing from 64.237.32.0/19 has been blocked (disabled) by Ryulong for the following reason(s):

The IP address that you are currently using has been blocked because it is believed to be a web host provider. To prevent abuse, web hosts may be blocked from editing Wikipedia.

sheridanford 18:07, 25 June 2016 (UTC)Thanks. I can simply turn off my VPN to avoid the block. Appreciate the insights. This should be added to the block info for new Wikipedians. I deal with sensitive topics (i.e., I study images that may be perceived as child pornography by some. So I need VPN to protect my research analysis online.)

Signing your comments

Hello Kyraocity! I see are you have trouble signing your comments on talk pages. All you have to do is type four tildes ~~~~ to insert your username and timestamp. The code will look like this:

This is my comment ~~~~

I noticed with this edit you actually copied/pasted SQL's signature. This was an accident, I'm sure, but it's not so good because it made it look like SQL wrote what you did. Sorry the wiki talk system is so complicated! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. I've replied to your post about twerking on my talk page. — MusikAnimal ^talk 17:04, 25 June 2016 (UTC)

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Speedy deletion nomination of Social justice sexuality project

Hello Kyraocity,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Social justice sexuality project for deletion, because the article doesn't clearly say why the subject is important enough to be included in an encyclopedia.

If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted and want more time to work on it, you can contest this deletion, but please don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. Dane2007 (talk) 18:51, 1 July 2016 (UTC)

I have deleted the article as a copyright violation, because the bulk of the content appears to have been copied from [from http://nbjc.org/media-center/newsletters/may-19-2012 here]. All content you add to this wiki needs to be written in your own words please. — Diannaa (talk) 20:17, 1 July 2016 (UTC)

@Dane2007: @Diannaa:: Thank you for your desire to make WP better. It's mine, too. I left my reasons why it should not be deleted on the link you sent. Await a response.--sheridanford (talk) 18:39, 2 July 2016 (UTC)

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Sunday July 10: WikNYC Picnic @ Central Park

Sunday July 10, 3-8pm: WikNYC Picnic

You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" in Manhattan's Central Park, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck. Sunday July 10 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP) (also on meetup.com) 3–8pm - come by any time! The picnicking area is the southwest section of the Great Lawn, north of the Delacorte Theater, just inside the park at Central Park West between 81st & 82nd. Enter the park at West 81st St. Look for us by the Wikipedia / Wikimedia NYC banner! Subway: 81st Street – Museum of Natural History, C Line We hope to see you there! --Pharos (talk) 14:54, 5 July 2016 (UTC)

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This summer, June-July 2016, twelve of my students learned to edit Wikipedia. I asked them to share what they took away from the experience. How did it change their sociological imagination about power, oppression, and making a difference online and in real-life. --sheridanford (talk) 01:29, 12 July 2016 (UTC)

I invited them to leave comments here along with what articles they edited. PLEASE SIGN IN BELOW AND YOU MAY USE OR OMIT YOUR SIGNATURE.

WHAT I GOT THIS SUMMER - SOC 1005 Wikipedia Editing Project

This summer, June-July 2016, twelve of my students learned to edit Wikipedia. I asked them to share what they took away from the experience. How did it change their sociological imagination about power, oppression, and making a difference online and in real-life. --sheridanford (talk) 01:30, 12 July 2016 (UTC)

I invited them to leave comments here along with what articles they edited. PLEASE SIGN IN BELOW AND YOU MAY USE OR OMIT YOUR SIGNATURE.

Weicheng Zhang

Pluralist power structure model Anticipatory socialization Gatekeeping Xenocentrism Culture lag ideal culture social control Social stratification pastoral societies information societies social integration social facts Power elite theory

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

I have learned to analyze my problems connecting to social issues that affects us as an individual or a member of the society. Also I am able to understand critical theories: Functionalism,Conflic theory, and Symbolic interactionism in a case as small as a community like Wikipedia and as large as the state like its executive branch. I further comprehend the groups in power oppress and exploit those who don't have power that caused many current social problems. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Swatchzwc (talk • contribs) 18:24, 13 July 2016 (UTC)