User talk:WWGB
My Awards
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
I hereby award you this barnstar for your tireless contributions and upkeep of the Recent Deaths pages; your efforts are appreciated. Keep up the good work! Weatherman90 03:56, 8 June 2007 (UTC) |
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The Australian Barnstar of National Merit | |
for your efforts with Australian articles Gnangarra 00:22, 26 January 2008 (UTC) |
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
This is for your tireless contributions and work on the Recent Deaths section. I stride to make my edits like yours. Keep up the good work! Chandlerjoeyross (talk) 22:38, 5 April 2008 (UTC) |
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Death Star | |
This Death Star award is again for all your hard work on the Recent Deaths pages. Kiwipat (talk) 23:12, 10 January 2009 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Recovery | |
I am honored to award you this barnstar for your work in improving the article Kelley Abbey in the face of pending deletion. Your diligent WP:AFTER improves the project for all its readers. Great job! Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 19:45, 9 August 2010 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar |
For your excellent speedy deletion tagging :). Ironholds (talk) 11:57, 20 October 2012 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar | |
Good catches on the Sandy Hook article Amadscientist (talk) 12:49, 16 December 2012 (UTC) |
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The Teamwork Barnstar |
For excellent work objectively streamlining over-referencing at Victoria Leigh Soto. Jokestress (talk) 12:22, 15 January 2013 (UTC) |
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The Hard Worker's Barnstar |
For formatting the references on the annual "Deaths in XXXX" pages into a less-unwieldy more-efficient format, thus reducing pageload times. — Wyliepedia 03:36, 28 January 2013 (UTC) |
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The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar | |
Nicos Anastasiades - Well spotted, he created eight such articles before I could get a block in! Ronhjones (Talk) 23:48, 27 March 2014 (UTC) |
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The Special Barnstar |
Your userpage is brilliant!, I had literally laughed out loud & I thought me laughing at 4am would be impossible but seems not :) |
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HI! THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!
JackGann (talk) 07:11, 26 July 2014 (UTC)
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The Multiple Barnstar | |||||||
Thank you for fixing my linkrot on the Alan Henning page. --108.176.24.195 (talk) 02:05, 5 October 2014 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar |
Dylann Ceriani is a very good contribution that also solved an unpleasant problem. Thank you very much for your work on it. BDD (talk) 16:32, 11 July 2015 (UTC) |
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Way to pounce! I went to do this exact edit a minute after you... stop reading my mind!
EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 01:16, 30 July 2015 (UTC)
My DYK
![]() | On 10 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Death of Wang Yue, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the hit-and-run death of a two-year-old girl has led to a possible "Good Samaritan" law in China? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Death of Wang Yue.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
![]() | On 12 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Death and state funeral of Nelson Mandela, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the sign language interpreter for the state memorial service of Nelson Mandela made meaningless hand gestures that did not reflect established signs? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
![]() | On 26 May 2014, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article 2014 Isla Vista massacre, which you substantially updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. |
![]() | On 13 April 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the suspect in the deadly shootings in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was the victims' neighbor? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2015 Chapel Hill shooting. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
![]() | On 5 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shooting of Walter Scott, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after the shooting of Walter Scott—an African-American—in North Charleston, South Carolina, the state government proposed a bill named after him to equip more police officers with body cameras? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shooting of Walter Scott. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page. |
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Fame at last...
How does Wikipedia deal with a mass shooting? A frenzied start gives way to a few core editors. No mention of me though:). Nice diagrams, and a quick look at the page histories of shooting incidents will show a core of regular editors.--♦IanMacM♦ (talk to me) 17:30, 19 December 2012 (UTC)
Were you aware?
I assume that you have been made aware of this. But, in the event that you were not, I wanted to point it out to you and bring this to your attention. Your name was mentioned in this article: How does Wikipedia deal with a mass shooting? A frenzied start gives way to a few core editors. Thanks. Joseph A. Spadaro (talk) 23:46, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
OR and SYNTH and BLP violation
"Despite knowing that he had killed a protected animal, Palmer subsequently inquired about killing a large elephant."
Where did you conjure up "Despite knowing that he had killed a protected animal" and juxtaposing it against an elephant? I didn't see in the source where he knew anything (the guide may have known). Nor do I see how synthing a relationship to an elephant is supported. It is legal tohunt lions and elephants in that country. The presumption is innocence. I corrected your post as a BLP violation that isn't supported by sources. --DHeyward (talk) 10:22, 31 July 2015 (UTC)
Mexicano 777
Hi WWGB; The problem is the Mexicano 777 page is about ANOTHER guy that uses the same artistic name, this one from London, England...have you read the article? That's why we need Mexicano 777 (Puerto Rican rapper). And for it to be on Recent deaths. Thanks and God bless you! Antonio Chinese Rice Martin (aqui por favor) 04:35, 2 August, 2015 (UTC)
- @AntonioMartin:I still think they are the same person. The article Mad Lion includes this: "Mad Lion was featured on a track in which he did a duet with Puerto Rican [NOT London] Reggaeton artist Mexicano 777". So the page Mexicano 777 redirected to Mad Lion is the same person as the Puerto Rican rapper. Unless you are suggesting there are TWO Mexicano 777's in Puerto Rico? WWGB (talk) 03:46, 2 August 2015 (UTC)
LRB refs needed
I'm still wading through the article, my focus is on their general history at the moment. However, could I get your help finding better sources for:
- "They have sold more than 25 million records" (total was last updated in 2007): The onlymelbourne ref is not reliable for charting or sales data.
- ""Reminiscing", written by Goble, was recognised by BMI as one of the most frequently played songs in the history of American radio, with more than five million plays. "Lady" has also accumulated more than three million plays. Goble is the only Australian songwriter ever to win a Five Million Air award from BMI.": O'Connor ref is not reliable for air play data.
If we can't get an RS for either of these then they should be removed from the article.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 09:04, 5 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Shaidar cuebiyar: I have tagged most of these with reliable sources. The problem is Reminiscing's Five Million-Air Award, which is mainly sourced to Goble's website (a primary source?) I'll keep looking ... WWGB (talk) 11:24, 5 August 2015 (UTC)
- Yeah, I see you're doing well – thanks for those. I'm muddling through the late 70s stuff.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 11:30, 5 August 2015 (UTC)
"Take It Easy on Me"
LRB were already in conflict with Birtles, Goble and Shorrock not getting along too well over "Cool Change" and "Reminiscing": read Kruger, here. Their internal politics is convoluted and difficult to simplify for clarity and concision. Much of what you say about "Take It Easy on Me" corroborates the turmoil extant between various members. I suggest putting a brief note in the main article, more in the album's article and the quote you've found in the single's article.
Currently I'm up to We Two Pty Ltd of 1987: which I believe to be the kernel of the future legal, media and emotional battles. I hope to maintain a neutral tone and present the various sides of the issues in an even-handed manner.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 12:25, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
Awards
- Aren't the RIAA Awards already in LRB's discography as certifications?
- Do you know anything about the BMI Awards? See here, they have ten songs awarded there but I can't see when or in what categories. Are these the same as the air play awards?shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 07:17, 9 August 2015 (UTC)
- Fair enough, I will remove the table and just add a hatnote.
- I have never found a comprehensive list of BMI Awards, including Million-Air Awards. They seem to be scattered throughout BMI news items. For example, here is a reference to the Three Million-Air Award for "Lady". May have to rely on secondary sources, where they exist.
- Is it worth including that "Lonesome Loser" was nominated for a Grammy? WWGB (talk) 08:53, 9 August 2015 (UTC)
- Yes, put it in a table with the other awards. I remember seeing that but then I got distracted elsewhere.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 09:09, 9 August 2015 (UTC)
More charting?
I've expanded the related discography article. Some of the additional charting (Europe & NZ) may be notable enough for the main article but I'll leave that for you to decide. I'm moving on.shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 13:51, 9 August 2015 (UTC)
Station transclusions
Hi. Please don't speedy-delete things while I'm still building them. Obviously an incomplete section makes no sense – I think you got a bit trigger-happy. :) Mqst north (talk) 08:48, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- @Mqst north: A breakout "article" like South West Rail Link/Stations is pointless and against Wikipedia guidelines. WWGB (talk) 08:53, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- It is for transclusions. Lists of stations appear in a number of contexts in multiple articles. But my point is, if you would like to suggest a better way to achieve the same thing, by all means do it via a Talk page. Mqst north (talk) 08:55, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- That is what templates are for - not other meaningles articles.Fleet Lists (talk) 12:04, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- It should be noted that this user has a dislike for templates as, against consensus, he has removed standard platform boxes and direction of travel from many stations including Bomaderry railway station see talk page for discussion and also on his own talk page User talk:Mqst north#A bit of free adviceFleet Lists (talk) 12:21, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- That is what templates are for - not other meaningles articles.Fleet Lists (talk) 12:04, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
- It is for transclusions. Lists of stations appear in a number of contexts in multiple articles. But my point is, if you would like to suggest a better way to achieve the same thing, by all means do it via a Talk page. Mqst north (talk) 08:55, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
Thanks
Thank you with you help with my edits to the Travis (chimpanzee) and Charla Nash pages. I was not aware of the Wikipedia:Copying or Wikipedia: Cut-and-paste moves policies. I am new to editing here, and I appreciate your helpful cleanup of some of the mess I have left. Thanks again. ChimpanzeeThat (talk) 00:56, 23 August 2015 (UTC)
Alan Kurdi
His city of birth is not confirmed. The family moved around in 2012 between several cities (Damascus and Aleppo), that fits the possible year he was born. The father makes a general statement that they were born in Kobani, people in Asia often make such statements even if the person was not in fact born in that city.--Krzyhorse22 (talk) 08:29, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
MfD nomination of User:Deaths in 2013
User:Deaths in 2013, a page you substantially contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Deaths in 2013 and please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). You are free to edit the content of User:Deaths in 2013 during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you. Ricky81682 (talk) 03:05, 29 September 2015 (UTC)
I see you taggd 2015 Parramatta police shootings for CSD wouldnt a merge and redirect be a better option until the name settles down Gnangarra 07:59, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
- And wait one week for a merge discussion? Why? There is only need for one article. WWGB (talk) 08:01, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
- be bold Gnangarra 08:52, 3 October 2015 (UTC)
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2015_Parramatta_shooting
You recently undid a modification to the page [1] citing "(→Perpetrator: people are not defined by religion)". Could you please elaborate what you mean by this? People are defined by "race", religion, gender, occupation. Often this is important. In this case we are talking about someone radicalized by a religion... so why not mention that religion?Yendor of yinn (talk) 04:40, 6 October 2015 (UTC)