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I am now proud owner of a TUSC account!

Just want to let you know I replied to the contest the speedy deletion with details. I don't know if you or somebody else reviews the reasons I feel this is not spam and would like to know what needs to change versus other examples I've found, in order for it to not be considered spam. I also put in a request to change my username so that it doesn't look to be associated with the product per another comment.

Thanks in advance for your help.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Dynamicsnavx (talk • contribs)

AFC Backlog

Articles for Creation urgently needs YOUR help!

Articles for Creation is desperately short of reviewers! We are looking for urgent help, from experienced editors, in reviewing submissions in the pending submissions queue. Currently there are 1475 submissions waiting to be reviewed and many help requests at our Help Desk.

Do you have what it takes?
  1. Are you familiar with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines?
  2. Do you know what Wikipedia is and is not?
  3. Do you have a working knowledge of the Manual of Style, particularly article naming conventions?
  4. Are you autoconfirmed?
  5. Can you review submissions based on their individual merits?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then please read the reviewing instructions and donate a little of your time to helping tackle the backlog. You might wish to add {{AFC status}} or {{AfC Defcon}} to your userpage, which will alert you to the number of open submissions.

PS: we have a great AFC helper script at User:Timotheus Canens/afchelper4.js which helps in reviewing in just few edits easily!

We would greatly appreciate your help. Currently, only a small handful of users are reviewing articles. Any help, even if it's just 2 or 3 reviews, it would be extremely beneficial.
On behalf of the Articles for Creation project,
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Help Project newsletter : Issue 4

The Help Project Newsletter
Issue IV - September 2012
Project news summary
From the editor

Hi, and welcome to the fourth issue of the Help Project newsletter.

It's been another busy month in the world of Wikipedia help. The results from the in-person usability tests conducted as part of the help pages fellowship have been released. There are no great surprises here, the tests confirmed that people have trouble with the existing help system, and people looking for help on the same topic often end up at wildly different pages. Editors who experienced a tutorial and/or edited a sandbox as part of their learning were noticeably more confident when editing a real article.

Drawing on that, three new "Introduction to" tutorials for new users have been created: referencing, uploading images and navigating Wikipedia. These join the popular existing introductions to policies and guidelines and talk pages. Feel free to edit them, but please do remember that the idea is to keep them simple and as free from extraneous details as possible. All three have been added to Help:Getting started, which is intended to be the new focal point for new editors, and will also be seeing a redesign soon.

In other news, the Article Feedback Tool (AFT) can now be used to collect feedback on help pages. By default it has been deployed to all pages in the Help: namespace. It can be disabled on any page by adding Category:Article Feedback Blacklist, or enabled for pages in other namespaces by adding Category:Article Feedback 5 Additional Articles. Once a page has AFT applied, you can add feedback using the form which appears at the bottom of it. Feedback can be reviewed by clicking "View feedback" in the sidebar, or the "Feedback from my watched pages" link at the top of your watchlist.

I'm now entering the final month of my fellowship, and will be focusing my efforts on making much needed improvements to Help:Contents, the main entrance point to our help system. It's been a pleasure working as a fellow, and I just want to thank all the people who have helped me or offered advice over the past months. That definitely won't be the end of my involvement in the Help Project though, I'll be sticking around as a volunteer and continuing to write this newsletter.

Any comments or suggestions for future issues are welcome at Wikipedia:Help Project/Newsletter. If you don't wish to receive this newsletter on your talk page in future then just edit the participants page and add "no newsletter" next to your name.

-- the wub "?!" 20:00, 7 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Page Curation update

Hey all :). We've just deployed another set of features for Page Curation. They include flyouts from the icons in Special:NewPagesFeed, showing who reviewed an article and when, a listing of this in the "info" flyout, and a general re-jigging of the info flyout - we've also fixed the weird bug with page_titles_having_underscores_instead_of_spaces in messages sent to talkpages, and introduced CSD logging! As always, these features will need some work - but any feedback would be most welcome.

Greetings!

Gareth Griffith-Jones – The WelshBuzzard – is wishing you the season's greetings.
Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's solstice or Christmas,
Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus,
or the Saturnalia,
this is a special time of year for (almost) everyone.

The Signpost: 07 January 2013

Nicola Benedetti

The MBE redirect on Nicola Benedetti allows the mouse over text to provide the name of the degree within the Order of the British Empire to which the recipient was appointed. When you link directly to the Order of the British Empire this information is missing (which requires the reader to return to the previous page). I'm happy with a direct link so long as you you're happy that the link now provides the name of the entire order instead of the 5th degree within the order.

(The best option would be to re-write the Order of the British Empire page to describe the different degrees then link the redirect to the sub-heading within the page).

Karl Stephens (talk) 19:20, 9 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Works for me.--ukexpat (talk) 19:48, 9 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

How about the grammatical changes?

Thanks for alerting me that I should explain any edits related to a citation. How about the grammatical changes? Should I provide an explanation for each one? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cmwaniki (talk • contribs) 20:18, 9 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Rumour (New Zealand band) 2

Hi There, I have submitted a WP Consent form authorising copyright for a previously deleted image (The Sapphires circa 1965) and also submitted an undeletion request but the image has not yet been re-instated. Would appreciate your advice or further instruction. Many thanks. Signed Jacques Koolen (talk) 19:35, 10 January 2013 (UTC)Jacques KoolenJacques Koolen (talk) 19:35, 10 January 2013 (UTC) 11 January 2013.[reply]

It takes time for such requests to be reviewed by the volunteer team, so I am afraid you will just have to be patient.--ukexpat (talk) 20:05, 10 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Cheryl Ritchko-Buley

Cheryl Ritchko-Buley (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Do you have any objections if I move the page to her new married name? More sources were found to assert the move and name change. She is quoted in two of them: "going to get married and move to Kentucky". Last two refs in the article.--Canoe1967 (talk) 21:14, 11 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Is there a ref that actually verifies her married name?--ukexpat (talk) 21:19, 11 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Just before the paywall cut-off "...has hired former Republican appointee to the New York Public Service Commission Cheryl Avioli to lead the effort that will catalog the special districts, find out ..." My bold. --Canoe1967 (talk) 21:54, 11 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Help Project newsletter : Issue 5

The Help Project Newsletter
Issue V - January 2013
Project news summary
From the editor

Hello again from the Help Project!

In the last newsletter (which was quite a while ago sorry!) I talked about my fellowship and the plans for improving the main portal page, Help:Contents. Well I'm sad to say that my fellowship is now over, but very happy to say that the proposed improvements to that page have been completed and implemented. Do check it out if you haven't already.

Another important and frequently used help page, Wikipedia:Contact us, has also seen a significant revamp. You may recognise the design inspiration from the new tutorial pages.

In project news, we now have a subscription to the "article alerts" service. Any deletion nominations, move discussions, or requests for comments on pages within the Help Project's scope will now show up at Wikipedia:Help Project/Article alerts. So that's definitely a page which project members might want to watch.

Any comments or suggestions for future issues are welcome at Wikipedia:Help Project/Newsletter. If you don't wish to receive this newsletter on your talk page in future then just edit the participants page and add "no newsletter" next to your name.

-- the wub "?!" 23:34, 13 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I asked you a question under references on the January 11 section in reply to your answer. You may not realize it's there. Please reply. Thanks, Peter — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.39.81.115 (talk) 06:23, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Why?

I don't understand why you are going through the Teahouse Q/A forum and refactoring questions, removing URL's and replacing them with Wikilinks. Although this is technically correct, I was always told it is considered rude to refactor anyone else's entry on Wikipedia, even if what you are doing doesn't change the content and is technically correct. It is important that we make the new editors that bring their questions to the teahouse feel like they are in a safe environment, and someone else changing the format of their questions doesn't do that. Thanks for your attention to this. Gtwfan52 (talk) 16:03, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Blimey if it's that much of an issue I will revert them all.--ukexpat (talk) 16:05, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done.--ukexpat (talk) 16:06, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Reverting them was not necessary, but thank you. We do things a bit differently at teahouse than at the help desk; creating a safe, inviting environment is just part of it. If you want to help out at teahouse, it would be advisable to read the pages linked at Wikipedia:Teahouse/Host lounge. Please don't be offended; offense was not intended at all. Like I said, things are different at the Teahouse than at the Help desk. Happy editing! Gtwfan52 (talk) 16:15, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

UFO DVD image

Thanks. It is obvious that I really did not understand the use of the UFO DVD cover to illustrate the actor's articles, where no other image was available of the actors. What is the approved form of words that is used to re-direct people to the image so that they can see the actor/person's picture, in the case that a non-free use image is available elsewhere in Wikipedia?- Peter Ellis - Talk 17:27, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback

Hello, Ukexpat. You have new messages at TheOriginalSoni's talk page.
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Talkback

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TheOriginalSoni (talk) 20:09, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

MUHAFIZ page

Can you explain why my entry for MUHAFIZ is proposed for deletion?

What should I do? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fesli romeo (talk • contribs) 15:02, 15 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It does not cite a single source so it does not demonstrate the notability of the subject as required by WP:GNG. In fact it has already been deleted at least twice for the same reason. If you need time to work on it, I can move it to your user space where you can work on it at your own pace.--ukexpat (talk) 15:13, 15 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 14 January 2013

Corey Large picture rights

It's his publicity picture and widely distributed. Not sure how else to get notation on rights.......it's released to public just for that purpose and wiki would fall into that.

Ianjohnharvey21:08, 16 January 2013 (UTC)— Preceding unsigned comment added by Ianjohnharvey (talk • contribs)

It is not public domain or freely licensed just because it has been widely distributed. Someone owns the copyright. You should contact the subject as described at WP:CONSENT and request appropriate rights.--ukexpat (talk) 21:13, 16 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Lords of the New Church

It looks like quite a bit of the current page is unsourced (thus the prod I left), but we should keep that in mind if the IP says there is incorrect info on the page. Asking him to provide reliable sources isn't needed to remove information, just to add it. Prodego talk 22:01, 16 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This is is the offending edit:
collapsing text

2001 reformation

At age 40, Stiv Bators died after being struck by a car in Paris in 1990. Stiv is roundly remembered as one of the very best front men in punk and post-punk rock.[3]

Much like the original line up, Brian James reformed The Lords of the New Church in 2001 at an Irish pub in Austin Texas on St. Patricks Day, before James' performance with MAD FOR THE RACKET with Wayne Kramer at SXSW. Other founding member Dave Tregunna was involved some months later. To complete the line up, new U.S vocalist Stephen Marque and two additional members, Jez and Ozzy from The Brian James Gang were recruited. Armed with a modern and authentic approach that was true to the original Lords mantra: TRUTH IS THE SWORD OF US ALL, the band began rehearsals in Brighton, England.

From the start the new members found it difficult to tolerate Steven Marque, and after some months on the road, they began to loathe him and subsequently quit an already misadventure packed 2002 European Tour without any notice; leaving two supporting roles to fill.

Brian James and Dave Tregunna reformed The Lords of the New Church in 2002-2003 with LustKillers frontman Adam Becvare who was recruited to fill the role of second guitarist and eventually vocals. Becvare was especially well loved by fans on tour, as his vocals for Lords classics was genuinely spot on with Stiv's. The lineup recorded the ten-song CD "Hang On," which remains officially unreleased, and toured Europe again in spring 2003.

Outside of a 25th Anniversary show in London, these Lords have yet to produce any new recorded music or tour in subsequent years. Yet, A boxed set "The Gospel Truth" was issued to commemorate 30 years anniversary of the formation of the band.

Formative member Nick Turner now runs a successful business in Los Angeles, and Dave Tregunna recently toured in the reformed Sham 69, while playing regularly around Europe in his new band Tango Pirates with Lords second drummer Danny Fury.

[Brian James] continues to release albums with The Brian James Gang and re-recorded his punk anthem "New Rose." He also recorded and released an album of acoustic songs with ex Lords of the new Church pianist Mark Taylor called "Chateau Brian." He also toured with old Damned band mate Rat Scabies performing songs from the first two Damned albums. Re mixed old multi track masters of old Lords of the new church tracks from abbey Road, in association with EMI Music & Easy Action Records to create the thumping Lords of the New Church album "Rockers." Is currently (2012) recording an album of new versions of old Damned songs called "damned if i do." Is due to record a second Brian James gang album, and overseeing a release of his old band Tanz Der Youth. Is writing a book about his life and compiling an anthology for 2014.

Becvare went on to resurrected Vancouver's The Black Halos in 2004, writing and recording two albums and touring internationally. His LustKillers have also released "Black Sugar Sessions" and "That Which Does Not Kill Us" and continue to tour internationally.

Due to repeated demands from fans, it has been said that James & Becvare are investigating writing new material for a potential new Lords of the New Church album and possible tour for 2013.

— Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.177.78.24 (talk) 22:10, 16 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I can see one problem with most of that information, namely that we do not currently have a source for most of it. One line is sourced, and I presume that line is correct: "At age 40, Stiv Bators died after being struck by a car in Paris in 1990." What is wrong with the other lines? Are they factually inaccurate? Prodego talk 22:15, 16 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I have removed the whole section except for the first sentence.--ukexpat (talk) 22:16, 16 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Ukexpat. Looking at it some of that stuff was very unacceptable. Thanks for bringing it to our attention 66.177.78.24, and I'm sorry about all the trouble you had removing it yourself. Prodego talk 22:19, 16 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you kindly— Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.177.78.24 (talk • contribs)

For taking the time to listen and giving everyone a chance to explain their case, I award Ukexpat this Admin's barnstar. Because after all, what is more admin-like? Prodego talk 22:39, 16 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for that, much appreciated!--ukexpat (talk) 01:45, 17 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Halifax Explosion

Thank you for your e-mail. However, "Halifax Explosion" with a capital "E" is the proper term as it has been in use for the past 95 years and continues as such - except on Wikipedia. Otherwise, the eventIt is rarely printed with a lower case "e". Grammar has nothing to do with it.

Notwithstanding, I am only interested in the accuracy of the article's content. I am not interested in engaging in useless disputes - especially with someone who does not actively contribute to the page.

I looked on the disambiguation page, read over the rules regarding the use of proper nouns and made the adjustment accordingly.

D Heffernen```` — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dheffernen (talk • contribs) 05:52, 17 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the message. I am not disagreeing with you nor do I want to engage in a useless dispute. My only point is that the current title is not a proper noun, so a proper noun should not be used in the lead. If there is a case to be made for the article to be moved back to Halifax Explosion, we can look at that.--ukexpat (talk) 13:23, 17 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Manish Sharma is an employee in Panasonic India and not a businessman

Hi,

This is reference to the change that you made in the [[Manish Sharma (Corporate Executive) page. The person, Manish Sharma is a current employee in Panasonic India and is the Managing Director and not a businessman. Referring him as a businessman is misguiding to the general public, therefore, I request you to please undo the change.

For any reference please feel free to be in touch with me.

Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gadgetsgigs (talk • contribs) 09:06, 17 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

As has been explained to you elsewhere "Managing Director" and "Corporate Executive" are sub-sets of "businessman". Also per Wikipedia's guidelines on disambiguating titles, they should be as general as possible. So the article should remain at its current title.--ukexpat (talk) 13:19, 17 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Re Corey Large pic

With respect I think you're missing the point here.

It's a "publicity" pic.

These are royalty free, rights free pics actors, authors, people who want to be in the public eye, sent out with their media packages and releases hoping someone will publishing it and give them some publicity. Every actor has one including Large.

It's not just widely distributed, it's expressly distributed to generate publicity and interest with no strings attached. It's a standard industry practice.

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