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Mentorship

Hi Cobaltbluetony. I've noticed since you past your RfA there's been a few instances of problematic use of your tools. Nothing has been too bad, but when you look at them all, there does seem to be a little problem here. Would you consider having an experienced admin mentor you for 6/8 weeks so he can help you out wherever possible and point out areas for you to improve? I think it could help you become a better admin, all I think you need is a slight prod in the right direction. Let me know your thoughts. Ryan Postlethwaite 23:03, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This is utter silliness, Tony - you're an excellent admin. Carry on and thank you. 72.92.4.157 (talk) 14:09, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hali II of the Maldives

I saw the notice on about the speedy deletion of this page on user Deviathan's talk page. I didn't see this article, but I have seen some of Deviathan's work, and it seems at the very least well intentioned and well informed (if perhaps tending towards OR). Hali II seems to be a historical ruler of the Maldives - see List of Sultans of the Maldives. Doesn't that give him some minimal claim to notability? Brianyoumans (talk) 08:52, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thanks for restoring the article. I'm not positive that this subject needs an article, I was just surprised it was speedily deleted instead of being prodded or merged, especially since the author seemed to have created it in good faith. I have made some small improvements. Brianyoumans (talk) 20:42, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Your deletion of my spur, explaining the historic radio personality: "Sister Ruth" Dixon

The deletion of my article entitled: '"Sister Ruth" Dixon' seemed improper because it had both a historic value regarding the radio history of Southern California. It was intended as a mini bioraphical spur to explain to the readers of the article entitled "KSSE" WHO the historic celebrity in question was. To declare such info to not be noteworthy is like saying the same thing about an explanation of the contributions of Mr Rogers or Jim Henson to PBS TV or the contributions of Lucille Ball to the art and trade of Situation-Comedy TV.

The least you could have done was ask me why I believed this to be a noteworthy contribution. You didn't even ask. You incorrectly assumed it was not noteworthy and it appears to be based on your own personal lack of interest in the info. But those who have more appreciation for the subject of famous historic personalities in Black Gosepl Music Radio would and hereby do disagree with your decision and do now request that you please revert said deletion.

Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Minilik (talk • contribs) 10:18, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've taken it to AfD. Thanks for the heads-up. --Finngall talk 14:00, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sock Puppet - Specialist Media

Hi,

I have never heard of sock puppetry and wiki's definition before now. The name may prima facie seem to prompt thinking that way, but the username choice was more one of habit. Habit and not wanting to spend lengthy periods guessing at a suitable name that wasn't already taken. I'd happily contribute under any suggested acceptable name.

The reference to Merge magazine is a result of interest, and the publications educational value.


Regards,

(SpecialistMedia (talk) 14:15, 1 May 2008 (UTC))[reply]

Jess Caron

I hadn't finished editing the Jess Caron page. He has a significant filmography and is an up-and-coming independent musician. I have sources. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Netrichepas (talk • contribs) 15:21, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Jon Balcourt

Hi, I'm a student at Syracuse University and I have worked with Mr. Balcourt before and noticed you deleted his page. He is a noted composer in Central New York, and has already been written about nationally by Broadway Beat, Playbill, The Syracuse Post Standard, and is found on countless websites due to his off-Broadway show Idol: the musical this past summer (2007). I would like his page to be reposted since there are other similar pages on composers his age who are trying to establish a name for themselves as well (i.e. Brian Lowdermilk, Kait Kerrigan have wikipedia pages that had similar information to Mr. Balcourt's page).Theatrgirl (talk) 15:43, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How about websites like Playbill.com and Broadwayworld.com that include information about him and his show? And Broadwaybeat.com has an interview. Also, his own personal webpage for his first show untitledthemusical.com. Are those reliable sources and reason enough for me to remake his page? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Theatrgirl (talk • contribs) 16:08, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Here's a couple things to look at. Do any of these help the notability? Playbill.com article, Raleigh Chronicle review, review of a song-cycle, song performed at a Playbill advertised event, review of Untitled, different review of Untitled. If you need more I can get them, but I didn't want to flood you with links. Please don't delete it yet if I still need more sources. I can do more research to provide them if necessary. The page for Untitled the musical is pretty detailed and was just added recently as well.Theatrgirl (talk) 16:33, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a bunch. Theatrgirl (talk) 18:23, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, so since I know him, what if I were to have gotten some info from him personally, such as school information or where he was born, etc. If I wanted to cite that to show it is correct and such, how would I do that?Theatrgirl (talk) 19:20, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mountain Top Pies

Hi, this appears to be a product made by a notable company. I therefore think it is unlikely to be a reasonable A7. I suggest you undelete it. JoshuaZ (talk) 21:06, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm, could you maybe userfy it to my userspace and let the creator know so he can work on it over there? JoshuaZ (talk) 21:10, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Caryn Massey

I think your wrong on turning this down for speedy this is a hoax, a quick google search on her full name and shortened name turn up nothing for an award winning country singer and actress. I have put it up for AfD thanks, BigDunc (talk) 21:47, 1 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Guyana

Hi - I'm not too sure about your move of Guyanas to Guyana (disambiguation). As you can see from the disambiguation page, "Guyana" spelled with a y really only refers to Guyana, formerly British Guiana (with an i). The others are former Dutch Guiana, Brazilian Guiana, French Guiana or "Guyane" and the Venezuelan area of "Guayana", with an extra a. I would suggest that the disambiguation page should be Guiana (disambiguation), as it is the form with the "i" which has multiple uses, the form with "Guy" only refers to Guyana. What do you think? Camillus 15:27, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Neutral Tandem

Hi Tony,

Can you please send me the last version of Neutral Tandem that was deleted May 1 I believe; I am working to clean it up and forgot to save my last chnages. Thanks a bunch.

Ron

Rgavillet (talk) 15:38, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

American Leak Detection - request to be "un-deleted"

Second request for article to be "un-deleted"

Hi Tony, I understand that you have a regular life and may or may not respond quickly to responses, however I worked pretty hard on that articles and didn't post until I thought it was complete rather than doing a stub, still unsure what makes it an advert so any input would be appreciated, at the very least why this merited an "speedy deletion" and was not put up for discussion with other editors.

Thanks again for your time

-L
Loni (talk) 23:06, 2 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Thank you!

-L
Loni (talk) 14:47, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Crushfield and COI

Hello, Cobaltbluetony. I just wanted you to know that I just pointed you to WP:COI because I misread your statements. My fault. But anyway, I tried to point you to that delicate police as respectfully as I could. I'm feeling terrible now because some users are saying I have accused you without evidence. I hope you understand I never accused you of anything.

Thanks for replying respectfully on the afd page. I wish we all could keep ourselves at this level of elegance all the times. --Damiens.rf 12:12, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"first vendor-authorized audio/video retailer on the Internet"

As the internet was beginning its real growth as a commercial application, many sites opened up to sell stuff. Crutchfield was the first company to start up its own site, as opposed to hiring a firm to do it for them, or just offering its line to another vendor to sell. Kind of like the difference between buying Taco Bell products in a grocery store and going to one of their restaurants. - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 16:00, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the explanation. Anyway, I wonder how MSN Money dig up this information... --Damiens.rf 16:02, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Larry and Grog

What's wrong with Larry and Grog? TheThingy Talk 16:10, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

New Project

Myself and several other editors have been compiling a list of very active editors who would likely be available to help new editors in the event they have questions or concerns. As the list grew and the table became more detailed, it was determined that the best way to complete the table was to ask each potential candidate to fill in their own information, if they so desire. This list is sorted geographically in order to provide a better estimate as to whether the listed editor is likely to be active.

If you consider yourself a very active Wikipedian who is willing to help newcomers, please either complete your information in the table or add your entry. If you do not want to be on the list, either remove your name or just disregard this message and your entry will be removed within 48 hours. The table can be found at User:Useight/Highly Active, as it has yet to have been moved into the Wikipedia namespace. Thank you for your help. Useight (talk) 17:14, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Template subst

Thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia. When using certain templates on talk pages such as {{Welcome7}}, don't forget to substitute the template by adding subst: to the template tag. For example, use {{subst:Welcome7}} instead of {{Welcome7}}. This reduces server load and lets the user see the version of the message they received without it changing. As an experienced contributor I thank you for the time you have spent on Wikipedia, and by no means am I trying to "template you". Thanks! §hep • ¡Talk to me! 19:32, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I've seen the don't template regulars page; as I said I wasn't trying to be rude just post a friendly reminder. This wasn't a template it was text I typed mentioning (I believe)...(and was incorrect) the template you used. The info icon was just so you didn't look it over. Sorry. And as for the edits I came across 1 &2 looking over ShepBot's revisions. I truly am sorry for upsetting you and promise you won't hear from me again. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:49, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clesh AfD

I notice that someone has started an article about Clesh, and that you have put it up for AfD. As Clesh is one of my company's services, and I am an experienced Wikipedian, I could volunteer information which would demonstrate the product (and my company) meet at least some of the qualities needed for an English language Wikipedia article - particularly on notability. I am unclear as to the appropriate level of involvement in an AfD of an interested party. Do you have an opinion on this? Stephen B Streater (talk) 21:34, 3 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Erik D. Harshman (author)

Dear Cobaltbluetony,

I am writing to request the reinstitution of a recently deleted Wikipedia entry for the author and educator Erik D. Harshman. I feel this page was wrongfully deleted before under the pretext of "insignificant". I believe my rebuttal to this entry's deletion was sufficient in proving its worth and significance. However, it seems that the talk page, regarding this entry, has been deleted completely and the entry itself has been locked, allowing only administrators access. I am requesting that either: a.) a thorough and comprehensive explanation be provided in regards to this article's deletion or b.) Reinstatement of the article as it was originally posted.

Please advise at your earliest convenience.


Sincerely,

Michael Stasiak —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mastasiak (talk • contribs) 14:44, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Red Roof Inn

Anon editors are not de facto vandals. Also, there was tons of legitimate content lost; next time try reverting to a a better version. It doesn't need to be perfect; don't lose all that useful and referenced content because it may have issues. I've restored a good version and tagged it for the issues I saw. Cheers! - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 16:21, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sometimes it's better to stubfy the article and start all over from sketch. One can always check the history to get valid information one-by-one and add it alongside valid sources. I believe it's better than publishing an article with passages like "with the intention to provide guests with a clean, comfortable room at an affordable price"... I'll try to work on the article anyway. --Damiens.rf 16:27, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


"...are often distinguished are weasel words. --Damiens.rf 16:30, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The word "distinguished" doesn't even appear on the page. Can you clarify, please? Thanks. - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 16:33, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. I removed it. --Damiens.rf 16:37, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Question

What should we do with the "History" section of Red Roof Inn, since there's no source for all of that? Would you object the removal of all unsourced info? --Damiens.rf 16:37, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Unless its original research, it must have come from somewhere. The info doesn't seem harmful, so it's better to search, or ask the creator/editor of the info, instead of just deleting it. If we can't source it or find similar sources saying a similar thing, we should then delete it. But that sort of info is valuable and something like it should be in the article. - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 16:41, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
It's valuable only if it's truth (verifyable). Otherwise it's harmful, since that could be an advertisement or an hoax. We have policies on source for a reason. I'll tag the section for sources for now. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Damiens.rf (talk • contribs) 16:44, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Found this. - CobaltBlueTony™ talk 16:57, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Primary sources. --Damiens.rf 16:59, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Good call

On this redirect [1] and the funny edit summary :), just to let you know that you inadvertently created a double redirect which I have corrected. --Deadly∀ssassin 19:41, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

{{Talkheader}}

Please don't put {{Talkheader}} or equivalent onto random talk pages. I quote from the instructions:

--kingboyk (talk) 22:25, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

For protecting my page, it's probably I revert their vandalism and they come and mock me. I've had one that called me a pathetic lowlife. Im used to it =) Fattyjwoods (Push my button) 04:35, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The magic woods awards

Hi,

I noticed you deleted this article. The reason it was created, is that lots of other Wikipedia articles reference the awards, especially in regard to a persons achievments. I thought it would be useful for the articles mentioning that someone has won a Magic Woods Award to link to an article describing what the awards are - in a similer fashion that a movie stars page links to 'The Oscars' when mentioning that a movie star has won that. Any thoughts? 86.145.33.129 (talk) 11:35, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Brajanand V.K. deletion

I am not an experienced Wikipedia user, but I don't understand the reason for deletion of the page Brajanand V.K. The author has published dozens of stories in the Tamil language in magazines with readership in the hundreds of thousands. Certainly there are less prolific English writers with less exposure whose right to a Wikipedia page is uncontested...? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Blaft (talk • contribs) 12:48, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Deletion of article Jacob Shatzky

Hi, I was in the process of removing the speedy delete tag from the article on Jacob Shatzky and replacing it with a stub tag or deletion discussion. I don't believe the article should have been tagged with speedy delete since it was just created today and looked like it was in the process of having a citation added. Jacob Shatzky is a well known author (apparently) and is referenced by other Wikipedia articles. I do agree that it should have been proposed for deletion pending further editing. In case there is a request by the author to restore it, you have my two cents. Thanks. Jacchigua (talk) 12:59, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Study Guides and Strategies speedy deletion

Greetings...

I recently created an entry for the website above, thinking it was significant enough for an entry. However, in the description I didn't want to document the traffic as it might sound like bragging. However, the annual website traffic currently is at 15-plus million page views (Google Analytics, Webtrends), growing at a 25+% rate, and is linked to by over 20,000 websites, most at educational institutions (Google search on "Study Guides and Strategies"). The links do not include those in other languages, significantly Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Chinese. The Vietnamese version is being published in print and all proceeds go to Vietnamese students rather than to myself who created it. Similar ventures are underway in other languages. I added the entry when I saw that two commercial resources Sparknotes and Cliffsnotes have Wikipedia entries, and thought that this itself was reason enough to add a not-for-profit resource. The Study Guides website was started in 1996, Sparknotes in 1999. So: I thought there should be a non-commercial example given in the Study Guides entry, which led to creating the page on the website. Would be glad to learn more about how to document "significance"... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Josfl (talk • contribs) 13:59, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Study Guides and Strategies speedy deletion--signature/date

forgot that I needed to "sign" josfl and "date" May 6, 2008 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Josfl (talk • contribs) 14:03, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Deletion of 19th & Wilson article

I'm confused as to why a page clearly under construction—and including numerous sources in the process—would warrant immediate deletion from an administrator without warning. As an article focusing solely on the history of a burgeoning independent film studio, I must reject the notion of "blatant advertising". The studio and films profiled are represented on [2]IMDB.com, and the article does not and would not purport to advertise products or services. In preparing the article, I am following models used by established film studios here on Wikipedia, such as [3] Lions Gate Entertainment—which I also view as completely biographical in nature, as opposed to advertising.

I would greatly appreciate your reconsideration, and any help in allowing me to continue preparing the article within Wikipedia's guidelines. Thanks!

--Swedishviking53 (talk) 14:49, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"Burgeoning", eh? Don't see that one often

To quote from a recent response of mine to one indignant deletee, "Among the most toxic phrases you can use in asserting somebody's notability, especially a performer, is "up and coming." Others are "promising," "fast-rising" and "next big thing." Also to be avoided: "the next" or "the new" insert name of famous practicioner in this field, such as Dylan, Tupac or Tolkien; "getting a lot of street buzz"; "too new to have drawn attention in the press"; and "ready to break through." Notability is a matter of record, not potential; past tense, not future." --Orange Mike | Talk 15:11, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Deleting Eden Organic

I object to your deletion of the Eden Organic page. Pages about manufacturers are common on Wikipedia, in particular when the manufacturer is well known. I included two external references that cited Eden. Neither was a commercial site. FiveRings (talk) 18:42, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

In fact, I note that Vitasoy and Hain Celestial Group, major competitors to Eden, have articles, as do Hain subsidiaries Arrowhead mills and Celestial Seasonings. FiveRings (talk) 18:50, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I moved the "INS Betwa (F37)" and "INS Beas (F39)" articles because the articles were incorrectly named and then requested that the old articles, which were now links, be deleted. After you deleted the links, the new articles "INS Betwa (F39)" and "INS Beas (F37)" seem to have disappeared. Is it possible for you to restore the articles? 61mei31 (talk) 20:42, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Never mind. After digging around a bit, I see the deletions were deliberate on your part. 61mei31 (talk) 20:53, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Deleted Articles

I strongly object to your deletion of my articles. The pursuant vigilante against said articles has made so many errors and howlers that it was not worth mentioning after I exposed his/her first howlers and mistakes.

I look forward to your learned comment.

--Art4em (talk) 06:28, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


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Wikipedia:WikiProject Jewish question

Hi, I saw you just deleted Wikipedia:WikiProject Jewish question. That page was tagged for speedy deletion because it was initially created at WikiProject Jewish question, in the wrong namespace. I moved it and nominated the trans-namespace for deletion, but forgot to remove the then obsolete speedy deletion tag. Could you please undelete it? Thanks, Huon (talk) 14:09, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot for the quick response! Huon (talk) 14:15, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Farmer

What? 86.166.115.250 (talk) 14:32, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please Explain

How is the deletion of a user page as you put it "G6: Housekeeping and routine (non-controversial) cleanup?" 192.136.15.130 (talk) 14:49, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Cookies

You gave me one and now I'm addicted I want to give them to everyone!

Drewhamilton (talk) 15:52, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Planning for the 7th Wikipedia Meetup

The planning for the summer Philadelphia meetup has begun. We would appreciate your input.
You're getting this invitation because you're on Wikipedia:WikiProject Philadelphia/Philadelphia meet-up invite list. BrownBot (talk) 21:32, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:Wayne Nelson Corliss

Did you read my comment on the talk page? I didn't create the article. I specifically said that I didn't care whether or not it stayed. I said that I thought it should go through AfD. --Elliskev 21:12, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Additionally, it was well sourced. Nearly every damn sentence had a source. --Elliskev 21:13, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What was wrong with the sources? Are you allowed to unilaterally delete stuff like this? --Sonjaaa (talk) 21:17, 8 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Could you please send me the Fatal Care page that you just deleted? I was in the middle of making changes explaining the importance of the Fatal Care project.

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