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HOLY LAND

You know what? You are full of it... You try and justify citing this useless information, and to put this whole stupidity to the test, I found a credible source, ESPN if you must know... which contained an article about a man who went streaking across citi field... I posted it and cited it properly. It was removed by an admin, reason saying "who cares?" .... Oh so when someone like yourself wants to post something others might deem wrong and should be left alone, its ok, but when someone else tries to post something.... then it's irrelevant.... STUPID, and hypocritical.... "Best" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.177.26.198 (talk) 19:02, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

And I hope you enjoy your next ban as much as you enjoyed your previous one. However, you must bear in mind that when it was discussed on talk:Holy Land USA, you were the one that lost the vote and the one that tried to "stuff the ballot box". Best, Markvs88 (talk) 19:08, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Flags

I tried writing to the town of Harwinton, but so far, no response.--SPhilbrick T 19:12, 27 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great, thanks! I think that flags will be much harder than town seals. At least with seals you can usually find them on the town website, or failing that on an official document. That and while the towns were required to create seals by the State, there was no such requirement for flags. I'm betting that less than 25% of CT towns/cities will even have one... Markvs88 (talk) 19:17, 27 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Duh, I said flag, but I meant seal. I wrote to one of the selectmen, but I don't know anyone there, just used an online email address. If I don't get anything in a couple days, I'll try calling. If I contact anyone, I'll ask about a flag, but my guess is they have a seal, but not a flag.--SPhilbrick T 20:35, 27 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, that's great! I'm personally amazed that we're only missing 14 out of 169... Markvs88 (talk) 20:48, 27 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have a more High definition flag that could be used for the city of Bristol, Connecticut http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5323535198_ce329b041b_b.jpg — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sheven18 (talk • contribs) 11:30, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello and thanks! Did you or do you know who owns/posted the file? Best, Markvs88 (talk) 11:55, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Local media

I admit to lacking much Wiki experience and I would like your suggestion about how to add the names of legitimate local news organizations in the local media section of a number of CT towns. Carllavin (talk) 21:13, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Carllavin! Most of the time websites aren't included in local media unless they're the site of a local newspaper or a town government sanctioned site. I'm not sure which article you're referring to offhand, can you clarify which one you mean? Best, Markvs88 (talk) 21:24, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks for your response. Local newspapers are being replaced by online news sites. This is happening in large areas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MinnPost) and in smaller neighborhoods (see "internet" section of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_in_Seattle, in particular the reference to westseattleblog).

The notion that a town government has to approve a site or that it has to have roots in a legacy print company to have legitimacy with an audience is becoming outdated. My own career shows some of that arc. I was at four newspapers then Forbes.com as an editor. Now I have joined Main Street Connect, publisher of local news sites in 10 southern Fairfield towns.

When I was with Forbes, I was in touch with some ranking Wikipedia editors who suggested that we update Wikipedia profiles of billionaires with the latest Forbes information. Some of the profiles had outdated stats. Now that I am here, I recognize that the local media entries for Darien and nine other towns where we operate do not include the websites we publish.

I tried as an experiment to update the Darien entry and I saw that you deleted it. I also noticed that you have been active with many entries related to the state. We would be very interested in learning more about the CT Wiki group with the goal of possibly profiling members who live or work in our area.

I hope this makes sense. Happy to talk more here or by email or phone. Many thanks again for helping me gain a more complete understanding of Wikipedia policies and practices. Carl — Preceding unsigned comment added by Carllavin (talk • contribs) 21:40, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

TUSC token 827c3f9b2f96b7f91cc1d4a297d1ab7a

I am now proud owner of a TUSC account!

Sorry I thought that Canada was a beligerent. I admit that I do not know all the details, and the film is indeed rather vague on these.

Sorry I thought that Canada was a belligerent. I have watched the movie but I admit that I do not know all the details, and the film is indeed rather vague on these.

If the map is inaccurate, then it should be removed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.213.201.146 (talk) 21:58, 18 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, the map is one of those "on again off again" things that has been bouncing around that Red Dawn page for years. Yeah, it's vague because the book they based the movie on (The Moon is Down) was vague so it would fit any country in occupied (WW2) Europe. Best, Markvs88 (talk) 23:38, 18 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject United States

I have proposed a change to the mission statement of WikiProject United States at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject United States#Mission statement for WikiProject United States and would welcome your views. Thanks, Racepacket (talk) 13:32, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, thanks for the heads up! I have posted my support for your proposal. Best, Markvs88 (talk) 14:33, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I wanted to let you know that I replied to your comment on the WPUS talkpage. --Kumioko (talk) 15:39, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't walk away from the discussion. I will make a third proposal latter today. Racepacket (talk) 15:02, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry Racepacket, but Kumioko's idea of compromise is "you change" and I'm tired of talking to a wall. He is unreasonable and this is a waste of time, just like my previous foray in speaking with him was. He's never once conceeded anything, so there is no reason for me to bother. Best, Markvs88 (talk) 15:33, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I think it is worth one more round, and we have gotten more people involved. My new proposal is here. The entire thread has been posted as a RFC as a centralized discussion and at the WikiProject Council. If broader discussion does not work, we can always try RFC/U. Racepacket (talk) 21:14, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

peacocky=jealous

peacocky=jealous —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.1.186.75 (talk) 03:25, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cheshire might be affluent for New Haven county, but that's like being rich in North Korea. Best, Markvs88 (talk) 03:30, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

5

5 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.1.186.75 (talk) 03:48, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Civility

Civility is important for all editors. In this case, one editor acted rashly, and another editor strongly rebuked him for his actions. Other editors in an AfD are involved, with some strong statements being made. I am asking for calm deliberation by all editors contributing to the discussion. Some are also editing the articles at issue, to make improvements and rescue them from deletion. That is normal during a pending AfD discussion. Thank you for your information. Feel free to reply here, or on my talk page. --DThomsen8 (talk) 17:39, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, DThomsen8. Thank you for this note, I appreciate your taking positive action in this... "event". I will be of any help that I can. Best, Markvs88 (talk) 18:19, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Block on anon

I blocked that anon IP for only 24 hours because of the likelihood that the IP is subject to reassignment. A block on an IP like that is likely to cause collateral damage to other people who happen to be temporarily using the IP. Anyway, this particular anon seems to move from one IP to another, as indicated by the fact the s/he edited from another IP shortly after I blocked the previous one. In this sort of situation, page protection on the article (which I semi-protected for another 7 days) is generally more effective at preventing the vandalism. --Orlady (talk) 20:11, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, that makes sense... but the last page block was for 2 months back on 17 November. I doubt a week is going to deter this guy. Ah well, C'est la vie. Best, Markvs88 (talk) 20:22, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, but most vandals do give up eventually. If the block turns out to be too short, it can be extended or reinstated. The article is on my watchlist now. --Orlady (talk) 20:46, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Much obliged! Though I think you'll find this particular vandal to be pretty tenacious. Best, Markvs88 (talk) 20:49, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

cheshire comment

Hi, with such an uneducated,jealous statement about Cheshire, one can assume you never attained your goals financially or career wise. You either come from the Midwest,Bridgeport or are a Red Sox fan and probably graduated from an online college.