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Template:Archive box collapsible Welcome to my talk page, please be civil and comment on my edits and not me. I will answer comments here.

World Rally Project template up for deletion

The style template for Template:Infobox rally is up for deletion. This would affect 116 pages of the project. Its template for discussion page is here: TfD Template:WPWR_Infobox_style there is a similar template up for deletion by the guy on a rampage here: TfD Template:Civil_Conflict_Infobox_style. ~ Justin Ormont (talk) 10:10, 22 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of Kassidy

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A tag has been placed on Kassidy requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a band or musician, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable.

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Kassidy

I quote: "This is a relatively unknown band but has just released their first album". My feeling is that it's too soon. Have a look at WP:BAND. If you think the article complies with that, or that you can improve it to fit, tell me and I'll userfy it to your userspace (or someone else's if applicable) and other opinions can be sought. Articles by this title have been deleted twice before (as I only found out when I'd made my decision), but the BBC bits must be an improvement. If you've got more from other sources (WP:RS) let me know. I'm always prepared to change my mind. Peridon (talk) 11:26, 26 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

PS Your talk page takes rather a long time to load up - any chance of moving all that yellow backed stuff to a subpage? Peridon (talk) 11:30, 26 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for getting back to me Peridon. I already have the article in a sandbox so I will work at improving it and will ask you to review it at a later date. I will also look at archiving some of this page. Bjmullan (talk) 13:14, 26 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

White phosphorus

Hey Bjmullan, while ordinarily I wouldn't make a fuss over a revert to allow opportunity for discussion, there doesn't seem to be a valid argument for keeping the image in the article. If the RS that's the source of the image itself calls it a cluster bomb, who are we to caption it as anything different? Unless al-Jazeera actually changes the language at that webpage where the image's from and identifies the object in the sky as an exploding white phosphorus shell, WP:BOP demands that the image be removed. I'm not challenging your revert per se, but I do think the onus should be on the editors who want the image in the article, not on those who think it should be removed.—Biosketch (talk) 22:36, 3 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Biosketch, and I'm not challenging your revert either! I just thought it would be better in these contentious articles to give the discussion a bit more time to see if someone could come up with a better reference. If nothing happens today then either of us should revert the image. Bjmullan (talk) 08:39, 4 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, thanks for the reply. Sean.hoyland (talk · contribs), who's a highly respected contributor to the I-P topic area, appears to have taken your side, so I'm fine leaving things as they are for a while longer.—Biosketch (talk) 16:41, 4 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

MidnightBlueMan, LemonMonday & LevenBoy

Howdy Bj. You & HK, should be considering an SPI on those. GoodDay (talk) 19:01, 17 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Rollback

Hi Bjmullan, I noticed you've been doing some useful vandal fighting, would you like to have Rollback? If so just read wp:Rollback and tell me when you would use it. Cheers and happy editing. ϢereSpielChequers 22:46, 19 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi WereSpielChequers, yes that would be a great tool. Anything to make the fight easier. Thanks. Bjmullan (talk) 13:33, 20 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
OK could you just confirm you understand when you can and can't use it? ϢereSpielChequers 23:23, 20 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I have read the information on Rollback and can confirm I understand when it can be used. Bjmullan (talk) 07:39, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
OK I've also set the wp:Reviewer flag, just in case any of the articles you are involved get involved in that test. Cheers ϢereSpielChequers 22:01, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
(talk page stalker) Congratz, Bjmullan! Just be sure not to get caught with your pants down and use Rollback for insertions of a certain phrase by certain editors ;> As POV and annoying as those edits may be, they're not vandalism. Cheers :> Doc talk 22:05, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks WereSpielChequers and don't tell me that Doc I was just going to use Rollback all the time in those cases :( Bjmullan (talk) 22:39, 21 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Jordan Grand Prix

In what way was my edit vandalism? It's established WP:F1 consensus that we don't have flag icons or engine suppliers above infoboxes for defunct teams. That's why we've got 'United Kingdom McLaren-Mercedes', but 'Brabham' (no engine supplier or flag); 'Austria Red Bull-Renault', but simply 'Stewart'. If you're finding former constructors with flag icons or engines, it's an error on those pages and you should be taking them out. Best, JonChappleTalk 19:11, 25 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I just noticed my restoration of a previous version added old vandalism to the article, so I'll assume it's that you were talking about. My apologies, have sorted. JonChappleTalk 19:23, 25 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]
To be honest I couldn't see where the vandalism was coming from as I looked back a few edits and was alarmed that your account may have be compromise. All sorted now so no need to apologise. Bjmullan (talk) 20:11, 25 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ballymoney article

I think it is completly inapropriate for you to edit an article about a town (Ballymoney) in which you know nothing about and probably have never been to. As a local, i am therefore better suited to contributing to this article than you. You removed my Ulster Scots translation from the infobox, and removed the 'Local Name' aswell. Can i point out that although Newcastle in England may be known as 'The Toon', my town of Ballymoney is also locally known as 'The Toon'. I would like an explanation for your removing of my contribution.

Regards

Further Note: The 'soccer' team you are referring to on the History page is Newcastle F.C and has nothing to do with Ballymoney.

A number of points for you to consider:
1. If you made both of the edits at Ballymoney which I have reverted please consider creating a user account and read WP:SOCK.
2. Can you make up your mind on what the spelling is (Ballamoney or Bellymoney)?
3. Wikipedia has nothing to do with local knowledge but whether the information comes from a reliable source and is verifiable.
4. You may also like to assume the good faith of other edits.
5. Please sign your comments using four ~. Bjmullan (talk) 17:18, 29 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I think you should just f**k off, and stop editing articles about subjects you know nothing about. Can i point out that local names are not official, therefore a source cannot possibly be found. An example is Newcastle; it's unofficial nickname, 'the toon' appears on it's wikipedia article, yet it's not official, it's just a well known nickname. 82.132.136.195 (talk) 00:17, 11 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

By the way, i use a mobile device for my internet connections, so my IP address changes everytime i connect, so don't rely on it as a means of contacting me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.132.139.36 (talk) 01:14, 11 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You are right Newcastle is widely known as The Toon and finding a reliable source for it's inclusion in Wikipedia takes a couple of seconds on google. As you seem to use lots of IP addresses it would be a really good idea to create an account. It would also be a really good idea not to tell people you have never met or know nothing about to f**k off. Have a nice day. Bjmullan (talk) 14:11, 11 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
With respect Bjmullan, and despite the uncouth and aggressive tone from the previous commentator took with you, he is right. Unfortunately, he has a point - and this is in part one of the negative sides to Wikipedia, or Wikipedia policy. It is not written by experts. In fact, it specifically strives to avoid experts at times. The policies are absolute and remove the danger of creating factual articles if there is no information to back these facts up (usually the Big Bad Broadband). Thus, I can understand this person's anger, though I wouldn't condone his aggressive behaviour toward you.
It is not merely the football team that is called "the toon", but also the town itself. "Toon" means town, of course, and it is sometimes called "Ballymoney toon" (as is the football club). I have no idea what how the official Ullans (Ulster Lallans/Ulster Scots) for "Ballymoney" is rendered in English, though "Ballamoney" appears to be likely.
I believe I have satisfied the overbearing policy requirements to add this fact to the article, with an article in the Toon's local newspaper online - the Ballymoney and Moyle Times. I will leave the link here and edit the article as necessary. If necessary, you could add the citation yourself at a later date if anyone else objects to this simple, but not globally known, fact. --81.135.29.171 (talk) 08:43, 24 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for that. I did look myself before removing it but was unable to find an RS. FYI I have moved the last paragraph above to the Ballymoney talkpage for future ref. Bjmullan (talk) 22:02, 24 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I took your advice, and created an account. Can i say that finding an Ulster Scots translation of 'Ballymoney' on the internet is quite difficult, and the only reference i have is an Ulster Scots Booklet that i received in the post. The translation is either 'Ballamoney' or 'Bellamoney', i cant remember which, but i will continue to search the net for a source. Regards Bmuni (talk) 13:58, 25 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to Wikipedia. I hope you enjoy the cookies ;-) Bjmullan (talk) 22:41, 25 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, they look tasty Bmuni (talk) 11:17, 26 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DELICIOUS. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bmuni (talk • contribs) 04:01, 29 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I found a few Ulster Scots translations of 'Ballymoney', and found one here. Amongst many on the web. Bmuni (talk) 03:16, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Just changed that link style for you, Bmuni (there is no references section on a talk page usually). Take care, and remain civil mate. ;) --81.135.29.171 (talk) 11:58, 2 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers Bmuni (talk) 00:48, 3 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

3RR

You've now reverted three times on the darts article. Plase self revert your last one I'll be quite happy to continue the discussion and try and achieve some agreement/consensus on this one. WizOfOz (talk) 21:52, 10 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I see you can count but not spell. You also do not understand WP:3RR. Night night. Bjmullan (talk) 21:56, 10 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

GD comment revert

Why did you just do that? I am being serious - what business was it of yours exactly? Jamesinderbyshire (talk) 08:07, 12 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

James accept my apology. I didn't even know I had done it until I saw your message. One of the dangers of view WP on an iPhone when you have rollback. Bjmullan (talk) 08:48, 12 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
OK, no worries. I only use Wapedia on my phone - complete pain trying to edit! Jamesinderbyshire (talk) 08:53, 12 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Which of my comments were reverted? GoodDay (talk) 15:28, 12 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
None. It was a comment regarding you, accidentally removed. RashersTierney (talk) 15:57, 12 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Okie Dokie. GoodDay (talk) 16:01, 12 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit warring

You currently appear to be engaged in an edit war. Users are expected to collaborate with others and avoid editing disruptively.

In particular, the three-revert rule states that:

  1. Making more than three reversions on a single page within a 24-hour period is almost always grounds for an immediate block.
  2. Do not edit war even if you believe you are right.

If you find yourself in an editing dispute, use the article's talk page to discuss controversial changes; work towards a version that represents consensus among editors. You can post a request for help at an appropriate noticeboard or seek dispute resolution. In some cases it may be appropriate to request temporary page protection. If you continue to edit war, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. Not strictly a 3RR but I've asked for a review at the 3RR noticeboard. WizOfOz (talk) 17:05, 14 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Storegga slides tsunami

From your edit summary on Scotland, it looks like you suspect the tsunami story to be a hoax... not so [1] [2]. Catfish Jim & the soapdish 23:32, 15 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Spot on Jim! You learn something new everyday :) Bjmullan (talk) 07:41, 16 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Carlingford Lough

The Article Carlingford Lough falls under WP:1RR per the notice at the top of the Article Talk page. All editors on Troubles-related articles are directed to get the advice of neutral parties via means such as outside opinions. All articles related to The Troubles, defined as: any article that could be reasonably construed as being related to The Troubles, Irish nationalism, and British nationalism in relation to Ireland falls under WP:1RR (one revert per editor per article per 24 hour period). When in doubt, assume it is related.--Domer48'fenian' 14:28, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Domer48 for the reminder. Bjmullan (talk) 14:48, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]
No problem. Take care, --Domer48'fenian' 14:57, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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