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A barnstar for you!

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Will you please let me revert something? Just kidding. Keep up the good work, you deserve it. — TOG 05:14, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi The Optimistic Guy! It's good to see you again! If it makes you feel better, I gotta turn in for the night soon, so you'll have all the vandalism and fun you want soon ;-). Thanks for the barnstar; I really appreciate you for taking the time to leave me this. I hope you have a great rest of your day, and I'm sure we'll bump into one another again soon ;-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 05:17, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Janet Mock edit

You recently reverted a change I made to "Janet Mock." I used her birth name in the description of her early life as she was not born Janet Mock, she was born Charles mock thus the current information on this page is incorrect. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:3226:8B80:2057:8AD5:3128:3793 (talk) 05:15, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! What source do you have that supports your claim? ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 05:17, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
http://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/advice/a6075/born-male/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:3226:8B80:2057:8AD5:3128:3793 (talk) 05:20, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Awesome! You have a source! You just need to cite it with your changes, and you'll be all set! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 05:22, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Is electron consists of any materials

":is electron consists of any material if it's which material is it:"103.54.27.249 (talk) 08:15, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Second Look at something?

Hey Oshwah do you mind taking a second look at the range I provided at ANI? Thanks! --Cameron11598 (Talk) 17:22, 8 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

July 2016

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Already fixed. Previous editor moved the closing brackets (breaking the infobox), and I put them back. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 01:11, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Sophia Parnok Edit

Please see http://www.cbc.ca/books/2014/02/gay-and-lesbian-russian-writers-you-should-know-sophia-parnok.html and the book Sophia Parnok: The Life and Work of Russia's Sappho as citations. I'm sorry I didn't include them earlier - it's my first Wikipedia edit!

I feel this is an important edit as most online literature regarding Sophia Parnok has been snuffed from the Russian web since 2014. It would be fantastic to include this in her Wikipedia page for others to learn about what I consider the most notable qualities of her life.

I just created an account (ehale123) and will resubmit the edit if that's OK.

Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ehale123 (talk • contribs) 01:57, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ehale123! Welcome to Wikipedia! Your edit here had multiple issues. First it did not cite a reliable source. It also injected opinionated bias and commentary, which is in violation of Wikipedia's neutral point of view guidelines. Please review these policies and guidelines before making any more modifications to the article, as they will provide you with very important information that you'll need to know and understand. If you have any questions, please let me know. Again, I welcome you to Wikipedia and I hope you enjoy your stay :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 02:00, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Can you clarify what parts specifically were Opinionated Bias or Commentary? I definitely want to find a neutral point of view to elucidate these important facts. Thank you for the welcome! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ehale123 (talk • contribs) 02:02, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Ehale123 - Well, the biggest parts that were not neutral were when you called her train crash "horrific", and when you described her funeral as "nothing short of legendary", among other neutrality issues. Again, reviewing the guideline I provided to you will assist you with identifying non-neutral content, and contributing neutrally. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 02:07, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
That makes sense. Ok, I've removed some of the non-neutral adjectives and tried to present the information from an unbiased/non-commentating perspective. Please let me know of any other specific concerns. Thanks for your clarification! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ehale123 (talk • contribs) 02:22, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

his name hoo hoo choi

change back now — Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.84.213.154 (talk) 02:47, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

your removal of my edit to Valmiki (en)

Dear Sir, i've just added the Sanskrit name of Valmiki to his English Wiki page, in many other cases the name of a character in their original language is mentioned, which was not the case here. In case you decide to mention that character's name in Sanskrit, it is वाल्मीकि. Your's sincerely, AM — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.167.159.122 (talk) 06:38, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Hickey recent edit 110.20.177.151 (talk) 07:07, 9 July 2016 (UTC)

Hi Oshwah,

My husband recently tried to link my grandfather's Wikipedia page with my sister's Wikipedia page (Madeline Heiner) but had the family information deleted on Grandpa Joe's page by you due to a lack of reference. The relationship between them remains mentioned on my sister's page.

I am unsure how to provide an acceptable reference for you to prove that Madeline is related to Joe Hickey. My grandfather is eighty-seven but still alive so I suppose it would be possible for him to verify the link???

The family tree is as follows; Joe Hickey married Audrey Hoare and they had four children; Dan, Frank, Joanne and Jeanette. My mother (Joanne Hickey) married Jim Heiner and had three kids; me, Marcus and my sister Madeline. Madeline will be representing Australia at the Rio Olympics in a few weeks.

Kind regards, Liz Heiner 110.20.177.151 (talk) 07:07, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! There are two issues that appear to be prevalent here: One is that you appear to have a clear conflict of interest with the articles and article subjects that you're editing. Editing articles that you have a personal conflict of interest with is highly discouraged behavior, as it makes writing these articles within a neutral point of view nearly impossible. You also need to provide reliable sources with any content you add if it is likely to be challenged by other editors. In the end, you should not be editing articles where you have personal investments, relationships, or ties with. I would focus on other article content that you're not personally involved with; this will help Wikipedia content be at its best! Please let me know if you have questions regarding the guidelines I've linked you to above. I'll be happy to answer them. Thanks! ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 01:25, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Apologies

Sorry about tagging Imphal Talkies and The Howlers wrongly (as I've done with some other articles recently for A7's), although thank you for correcting my mistake. I've been using Twinkle for the past weeks and I always think of 'unremarkable' as non-notable criteria, regardless of significance, since usually the pages I tag are kind of the off-ball articles. Also since I've seen the edit, how should I go about starting an AFD for a band (especially since I've never started an AFD)? Should I use WP:GNG or something from WP:NMUSIC? Again sorry for the mistakes, I'm trying to adjust! Adog104 Talk to me 07:21, 9 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Adog104! No apologies are needed! We were all new at this once, and making mistakes is a completely normal and expected part of learning. I'm more than happy to assist you with the A7 guidelines and understanding when an article can and cannot be tagged under A7. When it comes to A7 (and also A9!), the essay that is very important for you to read and understand fully is what defines and constitutes a credible claim of significance. In short, it's less than that of notability. If there is a believable claim made in the article that would cause the article subject to be notable if achieved, a credible claim has been made and established.
Specifically, note that there are two parts in establishing a credible claim of significance: Credibility and Significance. Credibility in an article is a test as to whether or not the claim is logically valid and reasonably plausible to occur. "Significance" is a test as to whether or not the credible claim would cause the subject mentioned in the article to be notable. Significance does not require any sources or citations; it's simply whether or nor the claim would cause any person, company, etc. to be notable if the claim were true and actually achieved. If the article makes a claim that is both credible and significant, then the article is not eligible for A7 or A9.
I hope these examples aren't too silly:
"Billy Bob was a person who lived to be 10,000 years old" - Significant? Yes. Credible? No.
"Billy Bob was a person who lived to be 65 years old" - Significant? No. Credible? Yes.
If the article makes a credible claim of significance and is a completely unreferenced biography of a living person, a BLP PROD tag can be applied (it just can't be tagged for A7). WP:GNG and WP:NMUSIC are typically used when making votes or comments in AFD (and sometimes PROD too). I hope what I've given you is of help! If you have any questions, please do not hestitate to respond and ask. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have! I hope you have a great rest of your day, and (as always) I wish you happy editing. :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 00:49, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
I have to say that probably is the best response I've gotten to any message before. For this I'm giving you the Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar for your ability to answer my questions fully with clear explanations and examples, with a extraordinary attitude, and without hesitation! Thank you very much! I'll make sure to use this as a reference in the future. Adog104 Talk to me 04:26, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Adog104!!! Thanks, man! I really appreciate your kind response and your very kind words. You're very welcome! I'm glad that my response was helpful. If you have questions, please ask! Thanks again, Adog104. I really appreciate this :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 04:29, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Undeletion request for File:Tom & Jerry-Piano Concerto.jpg

Could you undelete this image ? Marole3 (talk) 04:39, 10 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker) @Marole3: Only admins can undelete pages, which Oshwah isn't (yet ). If you want it back, try WP:REFUND. Omni Flames (talk) 04:44, 10 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Whew, Omni Flames zinged me a good one :-P! Yes, as Omni Flames stated, Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion is the right place to go. Good luck! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 01:27, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Barnstar

The Barnstar of Diplomacy
For your excellent participation in diplomacy. Doc talk 11:17, 10 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Doc9871! Thank you for taking the the time to leave me this barnstar! I want you to know that it means a lot to me, and that I appreciate it very much. I hope that I run into you again soon, and that you have an excellent rest of your day. Until our paths cross again... :-D ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 00:32, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Request for your Comment on Tigrayan Talkpage

Hello Oshwah, I am requesting your comment on Talk:Tigrayans#Bad_English.2FGrammar.2FFocus_in_Haile_Selassie_Gugsa_under_Notable_Tigrayans. I've sent Sennaitgebremariam a request as well to join the discussion.Thanks Otakrem (talk) 22:08, 10 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Otakrem! I apologize for the delay responding to your request for help; I've been very busy recently and haven't had a chance to sit down until now. I'll be more than happy to help! Is this still an issue that needs my assistance? Let me know. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 22:24, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Oshwah Thank you for the response. If you have the time, you may go to the Talk page linked above and give any feedback that would help. I got a response from Zekenyan which resolved it for the time being. However, I have not received a response from Sennaitgebremariam. However, you are more than welcome to provide your input. Also, I have found out that Zekenyan has been blocked for Sockpuppetry, therefore your input is definitely needed.Otakrem (talk) 02:05, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Do you remember Canarybot?

Hi Oshwah!

Do you remember me and CanaryBot? If not you can remember with that, if you remember us, I want to notice you that I have request an approval to work with CanaryBot in English Wikipedia. I notice you because you told me "You should let me know how it goes!", so I'm here.

CanaryBot received the approval in the Spanish Wikipedia and I'm working everything I can to improve it. To make more powerful the image replacing I have request the approval to work here, in this way I can replace image in different wikis and make a "more parallel" work.

Pleased to write you again! Regards, Ivanhercaz (talk) 01:45, 11 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ivanhercaz! I do remember you! That's excellent news! I'm very pleased to see your experience grow, including the bot that you've been approved to test. Thanks for keeping me updated, and I wish you continued luck, a great day, and happy editing! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 20:44, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I'm happy to hear that! I hope CanaryBot could help in English Wikipedia too :) I'm waiting comments about my request and CanaryBot, if you have some idea or something to comment about it I will be glad to read you and attend your suggestions.
I wish the same for you Oshwah! Regards, Ivanhercaz | Discusión 21:00, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

No subject

Could you give me enough time to create my user page before you delete it? Please. I'm in chat learning how to do it.

Thanks.Writingasaghost (talk) 03:34, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Writingasaghost - Your user page did not meet the guidelines on Wikipedia user pages because you seemed to openly advertise with the content you placed onto there (and for editing and article publishing, too...). Please review the guidelines I provided to you, and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 03:39, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Working on the issue. I don't want to attract any paid work. It's always been more of a kindness to help friends of a friend. Writingasaghost (talk) 03:58, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Please let me know if I have met the guidelines. I will edit per your instructions.Writingasaghost (talk) 04:33, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Seems like you've read the terms of service; well done. Thank you for taking effort to bring your user page up to Wikipedia's user page guidelines. :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 23:44, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry

Thanks for the tips on my talk page — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.182.48.175 (talk) 04:22, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

change

i recently edited dale steyn wiki im one of followers of dalesteynforever on instagram i thnk that name shouls be mentioned in dale steyn wiki as it is most followed page and user can get all dale steyn related info there so i kindly rqst you to give me permission and add that name thanksPrinzmahi (talk) 12:43, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Prinzmahi! Welcome to Wikipedia! I believe that the edit you're referring to is this one. If so, then I reverted that change and explained why. This edit is in violation of Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy, as the content you added clearly speaks in favor of the person. You also added (what appears to be) your twitter account, which is both unencyclopedic and not an improvement to the article. I understand that you're a fan of this person, but if you're here to build an encyclopedia (which is what a unified goal and expectation of those that edit here), you should contribute to articles where you're a neutral party and not a personal conflict with. Please review the Wikipedia guidelines I provided to you, and let me know if you have any questions. Please understand that repeated edits in this fashion will be seen by other editors as disruptive. I appreciate your understanding, and I thank you for taking the time to message me. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 20:42, 12 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

My apologies.

I walked away from the computer to use the restroom and my little brother copied and pasted something 1000 times and pasted it on the article I was editing! I tried to stop him, but it was too late and he'd already clicked submit! From now on, I'll log out before relieving myself! Smallness88 (talk) 00:55, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

No subject

made edits due to BLP violation ( sensationalism ) and defamation per se

Biographies of living persons ("BLPs") must be written conservatively and with regard for the subject's privacy. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a tabloid: it is not Wikipedia's job to be sensationalist, or to be the primary vehicle for the spread of titillating claims about people's lives; the possibility of harm to living subjects must always be considered when exercising editorial judgment. This policy applies to any living person mentioned in a BLP, whether or not that person is the subject of the article, and to material about living persons in other articles and on other pages, including talk pages.[3] The burden of evidence rests with the editor who adds or restores material.

defamation per se

The four (4) categories of slander that are actionable per se are (i) accusing someone of a crime; (ii) alleging that someone has a foul or loathsome disease; (iii) adversely reflecting on a person's fitness to conduct their business or trade; and (iv) imputing serious sexual misconduct. Here again, the plaintiff need only prove that someone had published the statement to any third party. No proof of special damages is required. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:543:4400:9000:588:abc1:4894:bc7d (talk • contribs)

Bhojpuri cinema

Hello Mr oshwah

sir, Bhojpuri cinema also known as Bhollywood in India.so Bhojpuri cinema (Wikipedia article) change the Name Bhollywood.plz help me. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 27.123.68.169 (talk) 03:33, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thanks for leaving me a message here with your concerns. My best advice is to discuss your concerns on the article's talk page. If you have a reliable source that shows that the cinema has officially changed its name, you should cite it in-line so that your changes have proof behind what it's saying. Please let me know if you have any questions. Again, welcome! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 03:35, 13 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Removal of content on Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson's page

Hi!

I was attempting to upload a picture of Hafþór and I noticed there was miscellaneous content present that wasn't relevant. I believe someone tried to upload a picture but it didn't work. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.179.124.138 (talk) 01:47, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Tim Cox page

Yeah, he's my boss but knows we tease him because we love him and his strange adversion to cheese. No, he wasn't in a car accident, but he does not eat cheese...and is mostly a vegan (but will eat bacon). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.10.108.241 (talk) 01:55, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Just a heads-up

I've reverted one of your edits to Don Cherry. You edited a pending version of the article, and your edit simply corrected a syntax mistake which came about after some misinformation was added in this edit immediately prior. Since your edit is unnecessary without the bad edit, and the bad edit is being reverted, yours, by default, is too. Just wanted to let you know; thanks, Colonel Wilhelm Klink (Complaints|Mistakes) 02:24, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Colonel Wilhelm Klink! Yes, I expected that, actually :-). I noticed the previous edit didn't seem to be following Wikipedia guidelines, but I didn't know 100% for sure (I'd have to take another look). This is why I left it to be reviewed by someone else. Thanks for reviewing the changes, and for reverting. I hope you have a great rest of your day, and I wish you happy editing :-D ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 02:26, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked

Stop icon with clock
You have been blocked from editing for a period of 9000 days for constantly beating me to reverts and generally making me very mad that I cannot get credit for fighting vandalism. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to continue making useful contributions, but you must adhere to a strict 3R24H rule (No more than 3 reverts within a 24 hour period). If you break this rule, you will be stuffed into a room filled with barnstars and have awards showered down on you until you drown. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the following text below this notice: {{Begging on your knees|reason=Your highness, k6ka! I'm so sorry! Please forgive me! <Additional reasons here> ~~~~}}. However, you should view your barnstars and awards first.

—k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 03:06, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Aww shit! K6ka I know... I can't believe I fucked up! How do I appeal?!!! Give me one more chance, man. I'll be good this time! ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 03:13, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
How does one even make these phony block notices? I ought to learn. GABgab 23:56, 20 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
See you in 2041, Oshwah :D @GeneralizationsAreBad: I guess you just copy the markup in K6ka's notice and edit in what you want it to say. Linguist 111 —Please reply here and ping me by typing {{ping|Linguist111}} before your message— 00:08, 21 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Works for me - thanks. I prefer making userboxes of insults I've received. GABgab 00:14, 21 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
HA! There you go! :-P ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 21:17, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I made some "reverting too much vandalism" templates for prior notice
Hello, I'm Linguist111. Thank you for constantly reverting vandalism. However, sharing is caring, and it's important to let others have a turn and not take all the vandalism for yourself. Instead of being bold, be more italic and only revert vandalism which includes the addition of purple monkey dishwashers to pages. Thank you.
Please refrain from reverting too much vandalism. It's important to share and let others have a turn. Excessive vandalism-reverting can result in the loss of editing privileges, as you will be unable to edit because you will be completely buried underneath a huge pile of barnstars. Thank you.
Please stop your excessive vandalism-reverting. If you continue to revert vandalism too much, you may be buried by a huge shower of barnstars.
You may be buried by a huge shower of barnstars without further warning the next time you revert vandalism too much.
This is your only warning, if you revert vandalism too much again, you may be buried by a huge shower of barnstars without further notice.
Linguist 111 Please reply on the current talk page and ping me by typing {{ping|Linguist111}} before your message as a courtesy 16:45, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
Linguist111 - HA! Very well-written warnings, I must say. The 'purple monkey dishwasher' was a good touch as well. Now go forth and warn the vandal fighters! :-P ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 21:54, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

oshwah

it was a mistake made by me sorry for that — Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.153.44.117 (talk) 11:17, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

oshwah

it was a mistake so sorry for that ```` — Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.153.44.117 (talk) 11:18, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Niezwmxa Boro

sir, I want to be an administrator , please help me! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Niezwmxa Boro (talk • contribs) 11:37, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Niezwmxa Boro - I hate to break it to you, man... but you have a very long way to go before you should even consider applying for it. I've been an editor since 2007, and I'm not one. I think you should keep your focus on improving and maintaining Wikipedia, and revisit this thought someday later. If you're still not convinced, read this. I admire your courage and your desire to become involved, but you should start in the right places, and move slowly from there. Good luck to you :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 12:34, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Help

Please Help me they Changing the real map of Somaliland please. This the real map of Somaliland Somaliland (orthographic projection).svg — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:999:11:EAA:F419:D12B:F94A:CDEC (talk) 14:33, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding my several edits to Airport Community Schools

 Hello,

  It looks like someone was editing  Airport Community Schools wiki page under my account and making some nonconstructive edits. I also was blocked from editing.

It looks like July 9th 2016 this all took place. I don't mind being blocked from editing, I just want to make it clear that i was not the one to make any kind of nonconstructive edits to that page. I have no reason to go on that page to begin with.

again Just wanted to clear my name and say it wasn't me that was doing this. If i can, i will change my password so this doesn't happen again.

Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.77.192.170 (talk) 23:07, 14 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Devsirme in the Ottoman Empire

Dear Oshwah,

You left me a message about an edit of mine that you reversed on the article "Christianity in the Ottoman Empire". Thank you for letting me know about it, I appreciate that at least it is done with notification and it shows some responsibility. I cannot say that I am fine with it for two reasons:

a) I think the article in its current wording is totally unacceptable as it whitewashes a historically painful practice (the forcible removal of children of one religious group by members of another), probably for political reasons. If the same were done in other contexts and other articles (for example, making slavery or colonialism appear less brutal than it was) I am sure some editor would step in to correct that. This is not a controversial historical topic--standard histories of the Ottoman Empire widely acknowledge the practice and I don't know why Wikipedia showcases the fringe opinion (of probably Turkish religiously conservative nationalists) that it was something akin to adoption.

b) I find the justification presented ("I did not find the edit constructive") to be entirely underspecified and lacking in substance. I cannot find any definition of what Wikipedia considers constructive editing and I do not see what is unconstructive about stating the sheer truth--that the removal of children from Christian families was imperial policy and usually involved force. What is unconstructive, in my opinion, is the arbitrary power given to editors to make decisions like this one. It is this kind of practice that has totally shaken my belief in Wikipedia and its mission and causes me to refrain from contributing to any of its fundraising drives.

Best regards,

Evan — Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.69.52.84 (talk) 01:07, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Oshwah equals to awesome that equals to barnstar

The Anti-Vandalism Barnwasp
Dude! Even this beautiful wasp thinks you are AWESOME, and you are one of the best guys fighting vandalism!

Please accept this barnwasp, since not very many people get the recognition from these cool looking wasps :) You are awesome! Ilyushka ☃Talk!Contribs 01:29, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ilyushka88! This is probably one of the most creative barnstars I've seen! Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to leave me this barnstar; your very kind and thoughtful words mean a lot. Apparently, patrolling recent changes and reverting vandalism is something not a lot of people like, but it's something I enjoy doing. Someone's gotta do it! It was great to shake hands with you, and I wish you a great rest of your day and (of course) happy editing :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 01:36, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Re: America Martin Page

Hi thanks for the quick message.

I am America Martin's digital consultant. Both her and her ex-husband asked me to add this info. What should I use for a source? I don't think it was in the news.

Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kingofdunthorpe (talk • contribs) 02:01, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Im William Kennedy and this is my nickname... Please make me "Big Nips" Ryan changed his name to Engelniggger — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:83C8:1C90:C95D:D30F:FFE5:8508 (talk) 02:17, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Boris Kreiman

Do you actually believe in psychic powers or something? I was only telling the truth about Sylvia Browne. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.194.130.204 (talk) 02:24, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion declined: 122d Signal Battalion

Hello Oshwah. I am just letting you know that I declined the speedy deletion of 122d Signal Battalion, a page you tagged for speedy deletion, because of the following concern: See Copyright status of work by the U.S. government. This is not an unabiguous copyright violation. Thank you. Shirt58 (talk) 09:51, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

To the best of my knowledge the http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/sc/0122scbn.htm website is in the public domain, as it is a work of the United States Army Center of Military History.
It would appear to me that the "http://www.globalsecurity.org" website has - without any identifiable grounds to make such assertions - claimed copyright over a work of a US federal government agency, howsoever described, at "http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/122sig.htm". That might possibly be a matter between those parties; Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen.
What do you think about this? Pete AU aka --Shirt58 (talk) 11:04, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
t/p/s Why don't you run it past Diannaa? She is the most clued-up copyright issues colleague we have here. Irondome (talk) 15:07, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Shirt58 is correct; works of the US Government are in the public domain. Globalsecurity.org has no right to take the material to their website and assert copyright. — Diannaa (talk) 17:06, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Shirt58! Good catch! I didn't realize that the reference copied was a government document. Thanks for declining and for giving me a heads up. I very much appreciate it. Happy Friday! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 21:29, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

FIRST HUSBAND NOT MENTIONED

Hi Oshwah - I tried to add my first husband to my Wiki last night but was unsuccessful...Could you please do it whoever you are? John Thackray 1965 div 1969 thank you so much. Marian Hailey-Moss marianhm@verizon.net — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.183.11.104 (talk) 10:46, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

My edit to "Combination Puzzle"

Oshwah,

You have reverted one of my edits to the "Combination Puzzle" page, because you said it didn't appear "constructive" to you. The information I deleted was false, and I can prove it to you, so why was my edit undone?? Remember, just because the "majority" believes in something, that doesn't make it true. (e.g., evolution)

(Proof: http://twistypuzzles.com/~sandy/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=27002) Eliseo 3.14 (talk) 19:37, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Eliseo 3.14 - How is this edit constructive? That aside, your edit clearly expresses a viewpoint that is not in compliance with Wikipedia's policy on editing in a neutral point of view. The "proof" you provided is simply a URL to a forum thread; it's not a reference to a secondary reliable source that is independent of the subject, references that Wikipedia's guidelines state should be used. I highly recommend that you review the policies and guidelines that I've provided for you, and make sure that you understand them. Please let me know if you have any questions about these guidelines. I'll be happy to answer them and assist you. Thank you for understanding and I wish you happy editing. :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 21:25, 15 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]


Oshwah - Sorry, I think I got mixed up with another page. Eliseo 3.14 (talk) 01:55, 16 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Massari

Hi,

The word Massari is an actual Arabic word that means money. The page should define what the word means not which rapper or celebrity wants to call himself. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Correction1001 (talk • contribs) 01:36, 16 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Correction1001 - If this is true, why not add this to the article with a citation to a reliable source? Deleting content on a page because you don't like it is not a sufficient reason for doing so. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for understanding :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 01:39, 16 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

National Intelligence Organization (Turkey)

Thanks for letting me know about the lack of citation which has now been corrected.

Kind regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.48.179.17 (talk) 01:50, 16 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Kingdom of Ulidia

If you are able or even really interested anymore (I'm sure this mediation is turning out to be a far more onerous task than you ever imagined). The Afd at the Kingdom of Ulidia talk page desperately needs your attention. As you can see from the last paragraph of Mabuska's last edit to section 3.3 of the Afd "General discussion", which I have copied below, he is now threatening to go rogue and to engage in Edit Warring because the discussion is not concluding as he would like. Also the discussion is remaining horribly off point. Contrary to a portion of Mabuska's comments below on actual topic of the Afd, all editors expressing an opinion have unanimously cconcluded that the title Kingdom of Ulidia should not and should never have been redirected to Ulaid. Albiet (talk)Albiet

Mabuska - "I agree with Brianann that the ball is in your court Albiet rather than mine considering the evidence on display, and a line will need to be drawn. If you continue to fail to provide modern academic evidence to refute what I've provided (preferably from an expert in medieval history such as Byrne and Duffy rather than a Biblical scholar) and to back up your increasingly contradictory and speculative arguments, then I will proceed in a weeks time with the redirect with a working consensus (at present 3 to 1). A weak one considering the amount of editors to provide input but a strong one none-the-less considering the evidence provided. That should give you time to find something. If you fail to and still protest after the redirect then I'll happily go for an AfD citing all the problems above and the redundancy of the article, and you'll have a hard time proving against it."

How is that threatening edit-warring and going rogue considering you have failed to provide any evidence to back up your increasingly erratic and contradictory arguments? Consensus does not need to be unilateral, and despite your intentional misrepresentation of the other two editors views, you are the only objector and you have nothing to back up your objection. Modern academic experts in Irish medieval history, including Byrne who you rate so highly, disagree with your claims. I have repeatedly asked for evidence from such experts and you haven't provided any. Most of what you provide is OR and speculation and intentional distortion of sources - which you continue to refuse to acknowledge or answer questions about when called up on it.
In any case, on Thursday (as I said, a week after I posted the above comment) I am moving to redirect the article. For added insurance I am requesting an uninvolved admin look at the RfC to determine a close and judgment based on what evidence has been provided and the views of the other two editors. I did give you a week to find evidence from experts in the field, instead you resort to making false allegations. Mabuska (talk) 12:47, 19 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Mabuska, Albiet - Aww, come on now... Have you two made any progress together as far as working with one another, discussing issues, and seeking consensus? I don't see an AFD discussion; I think you meant to say 'talk page discussion' (AFD is short for articles for deletion). Making threats to edit war and make edits against consensus is not only disruptive, it demonstrates battleground conduct, which are both behaviors that can lead to being blocked or even sanctioned by the community. Have you filed a request for mediation, as I suggested previously? If the threats continue and/or policy violations occur, such as edit warring or engaging in personal attacks, you're probably going to wind up back at WP:ANI, and without the option of accepting help by a mentor.
I can certainly offer input and assistance regarding specific content disagreements, issues with sources, or questions regarding Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Even if you need help with responding to a message or uncivil behavior in the right manner, and help you respond with a calm and cool head... you bet. That's what I'm here for. What I cannot and will not do is sort out your personal grudges, arguments, nor will I help draw lines in the sand and build battlefields. It's up to you two to sort these things out yourselves. I can give input and coaching, but I won't stand in the way and watch battles ensure; that's a complete waste of time for everyone. Now, with that being said, is there any questions I can answer or assistance I can give? Are we going to have to file another ANI report? Help me out, here... ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 22:34, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Who ever said you were to draw lines or sort of "grudges", and who ever said anyone was going to edit-war other than Albiet? Getting an uninvolved admin to come to a determination for closing the RfC and enacting the redirect if they deem it so can hardly be called edit-warring. The message I took from the AN/I was that you where to mediate the discussion, in other words scrutinise both of us, both sides of the argument and call us up on any issues. That never occurred. I am still having to deal with an obstinate editor with clear WP:OWN and WP:COI issues who refuses to provide evidence disproving the evidence I have provided, who also likes to intentionally mislead and twist, and failing 99% of the time to answer questions asked of them, though make that 100% of the time in regards to questions on their misleading. Albiet can make up whatever allegations they want and continue to post walls of text that don't progress the debate, however I have a consensus backed up by the other two editors involved and evidence from academic experts in the field of medieval Ireland - one of which Albiet cites as the "utmost authority". As stated, on Thursday I will be seeking an uninvolved admin to take a look and come to a determination as Albiet is apparently willing to argue his moot point forever regardless of the inanity of it. Such behaviour itself is disruptive. I only see the need to go to AN/I if Albiet refuses to accept this. Mabuska (talk) 23:47, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, Mabuska - Thanks for responding and for letting me know what you're thinking and how you're feeling right now. I apologize if I caused confusion, frustration, or if you miss-interpreted my previous response above. I'm not making any accusations of edit warring, nor do I believe that I'm actually drawing lines in the sand or constructing your "battleground" :-). I was simply making a general initial response without pointing any fingers towards anyone individually... yet ;-).
I typically try and mediate disputes by giving those in the dispute appropriate space to discuss their grievances and work on collaboration by themselves. If a bump in the road is hit, I make myself available to step in when asked, and then assist neutrally with sorting out the bump. Then, I step away and give you space and let you two continue to work on constructive collaboration until I'm needed again. I think that an appropriate mentor and mediator understands that a proper balance needs to be found with when it's time to step in and when it's time to step away. When "mediators" begin taking over the discussion entirely, it generally adds more frustration and issues rather than less, because people will believe that the process is being hog-tied with red-tape and constantly interrupted with unnecessary commentary when there isn't a need at the time. Then things just go downhill, and the encyclopedia left with no improvements made... obviously not good, since this is our #1 goal here :-).
When a dispute gets to the point where that proper balance must be constantly broken to resolve issues -- such as arguments, behavioral accusations, heated emotions, etc -- we know that there's obviously a problem. Sometimes it's due to editors wanting to kick dirt at one another, other times it's due to persistent edit warring and battleground conduct, and the list goes on... the point is, there's a problem that mediation can't resolve (usually because one or more editors aren't actually willing to mediate). I hope that this helped explain what I'm trying to do, as well as clarified what I initially meant to say.
I'm reading through the mediation section of the RfC; there's a lot to go through. I think that you're right; someone needs to step in and determine the status of consensus in the RfC. Since I'm already involved as a mentor/mediator, and... well to be frank... there's a lot of text to read, I think that bringing in additional uninvolved eyes to help discuss and close the RfC is the best thing to do at this time. It would sure help me a lot :-). Remember that you're welcome (and should) report any violations of Wikipedia policy that occur (should it happen) to the appropriate noticeboards, and that you're always welcome to open an ANI and ask for administrator action. That's an option that's there for you, and you certainly have the choice of doing so. If you're ready, I think the next step is to ask for uninvolved admin input and additional eyes to help close the RfC. You can ask for uninvolved eyes at WP:AN, or for additional help wit closure at WP:AN/RFC. Once you have asked for assistance, I can provide support and input as a neutral party from there. If you have any more questions, or need help with additional processes or items, please let me know. I hope my response has helped clear the water and explain how I try and offer neutral mediation with an appropriate balance. Thanks again for expressing your concerns and frustrations to me; you're always welcome to talk to me if you feel the need to. My talk page is always open. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 01:11, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for that response Oshwah and for the time you are putting into reading the walls of text provided by both Albiet and myself, it helps clarify things for me better. Though to state there has been no edit-warring of any kind, only the reverts Albiet made before the discussion started. Excluding the issues with Albiet I have already raised, and my frustrations with them, which is noticeable from my frequent pointing out of their contradicting and ever changing arguments and their lack of in-depth knowledge on the topic matter, I wouldn't really say there is any real battleground conduct from either of us.
I would simply relist the RfC for more input however I know that one of the first responses will be a wall of text from Albiet, followed up by one from me discounting them and pointing out the problems with their argument, and so we'd put people off all over again as happened last time. Yet if Albiet can answer the questions asked of them in an appropriate manner without a mass wall of text and allow other users to see the sources themselves, then maybe more editors would participate.
In regards to Albiet's apparent conflict of interest in the article, should I report that at the COI forum? And for what end? Just to prove there is a COI? Just to point out: the Kingdom of Ulidia article focuses heavily on the Donlevy's, even on events centuries after the end of "Ulidia". The Donlevy's are the attested ancestors of the McNulty's, and in Albiet's short time on Wikipedia they have created 114 articles, of which 80 are to do with McNulty's and variations. Of Albiet's 2,400 edits, over 400 have been on the McNulty article alone. The sources used in the Kingdom of Ulidia article are also antiquated family history/pedigree sources. Then add in edits like [1] and it is clear there is a conflict of interest of an apparent familial link to the McNulty's/Donlevy's, hence the puffery in the article and the desire to protect it from change or redirection. Mabuska (talk) 11:30, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Just to highlight that in the interest of getting unilateral consensus and to show that I am willing to work things out I have made the following compromise proposal to Albiet to take into issues I pointed out to them in my previous few comments at the talk page. This is more than reasonable in light of the many issues with Albiets arguments. Mabuska (talk) 00:32, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Massari

I thought that's what your supposed to do was change it to correct it. The entire page should be about the word Massari. If you look up the word "Cash" the entire page explains what cash really is. It doesn't bring up the rappers who are also named Cash.

What do you consider a reliable source? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Correction1001 (talk • contribs) 03:12, 16 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Correction1001! See Wikipedia's guide on identifying reliable sources. It will provide you with everything you need, and will answer all of your questions. If you still have questions after reading through the entire guideline, please don't hesitate to message me and ask. I'll be happy to help you. Cheers -- ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 20:35, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

article quality reassessment

Hi again Oshwah! The article Bruchus rufimanus has been edited majorly and I am sure that it is no longer stub class. Usually, I just submit a request for someone to re-evaluate the article but for Wikipedia:WikiProject Arthropods/Article Classification and Wikipedia:WikiProject Beetles/Assessment, there is no such thing. How can I get it re-evaluated. Thank you so much for always being there for me! NikolaiHo 04:31, 18 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Nikolaiho! It's good to see you again! Sorry for taking so long to get back to you! I was busy last week and didn't get an opportunity to contribute here much. I believe the place you're looking for is Wikipedia:Assessment. This looks to be the main page where an article that isn't classified by a specific WikiProject can be classified. Please let me know if this helps you out. I'll be more than happy to answer any more questions you have. Cheers -- ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 17:10, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Question

Hello, I'm Peter SamFan. You probably remember me. Anyhow, I'm taking the summer off from Wikipedia, and I finally got around to asking you this: would you check my contributions from time to time to make sure that nobody has taken over my account and used it for vandalism? If someone has, I give you permission to ask an admin who has known me to block my account. Thank you. Peter Sam Fan 16:30, 20 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Peter SamFan! Taking the summer off from Wikipedia, huh? I hope you enjoy your time away, and that I see you back here again! Make sure that you keep a strong password set on your account and add and verify your email address with your account as well. I'll be happy to watch your user, user talk, and project pages while you're away, and the community will certainly keep watch and take action if edits suddenly suggest that your account has been compromised. Again, I hope you enjoy your time away, that I see you back here again, and that you make sure that those two steps are taken care of before you step away... very important!!! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 17:47, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Update OSTI information

The page at Office of Scientific and Technical Information is out-of-date, but we have been told it is inappropriate for staff to edit the page. Please advise the best way for us to ensure the information is accurate. Should I just go ahead and update until someone speaks up? Thank you. Nenamoss (talk) 18:00, 20 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Nenamoss! Welcome to Wikipedia! We encourage users and editors to be bold; never forget that. However, I acknowledge and I thank you for asking about Wikipedia's conflict of interest policy and guidelines before making edits to pages and article subjects where you may have personal ties or connections to. Editing articles where you have a conflict of interest is discouraged behavior, as it will typically interfere with the ability to edit the article in a neutral point of view. In these situations, it's always best to ask an uninvolved editor to update the information on the article, and give them the source you're citing so that they can verify it and check it for issues (yes, you'll want a reliable source to provide if you're asserting that information on an article is out-of-date or incorrect). This is the safest and best option, and will keep you out of any potential heat from others who may ask. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I'll be happy to answer them. Cheers! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 19:14, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Darien National Park edit

I recall adding some information about Darien National Park. I don't know what citation to list and am not very familiar with editing Wikipedia information. My information about Darien is based on my 7 visits there, totaling about 2 months staying at Pirre Camp, as part of an entomology biodiversity study I have been conducting since 2007 as a research associate with the University of Florida, Mississippi Entomology Museum at Mississippi State University, Arizona State University, and the University of Panama.

Any assistance you can give me so I can provide accurate information would be appreciated.

Thanks, Albert Thurman, Phoenix, Arizona Albert214 (talk) 18:40, 20 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Albert214! Welcome to Wikipedia! I understand that you have personal experience and knowledge regarding Darien National Park due to your trips and visits there. While it's tempting to simply add and update information because you know that it's incorrect or missing, it's not something that should be done if the only source or reference you can provide to back up the claims are... well, yourself. This is what is known as original research -- adding content to a Wikipedia article based solely off of your research (be it experience, personal knowledge, writings, reports, or even published sources or articles). Original research is not allowed on Wikipedia. However, if you're able to locate a reliable source that can be cited in-line with the information you're adding or updating, you'll be 100% fine and good to go! I would start by reading the Wikipedia guidelines I provided for you, then try searching for a reliable source afterwards. You can go from there depending on the results of your search. You're also more than welcome to message me any time; please don't hesitate to do so if you have any questions about the Wikipedia guidelines I've provided to you. I'll be happy to answer them and assist you further. Good luck, and have a great rest of your day! :-D ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 19:51, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Closing panel for New York naming debate

A debate is underway about moving New York to New York (state) and placing either the city, the dab page or a broad-concept article at the "New York" base name. Would you be willing to exercise your wisdom and participate in a closing panel tasked with adjudicating this 15-year-old conundrum? Apply here: Talk:New York/July 2016 move request#Closing panel. Note that the move was first approved on June 18 then overturned on July 7 and relisted as a structured debate to gather wider input. You might want to read those prior discussions to get a feel for the arguments. (Be sure to have your cup of tea handy!) — JFG talk 19:58, 20 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi JFG! It's good to talk to you again! I apologize for the delay getting back to you. I was busy all of last week and didn't have many opportunities to contribute or respond to messages. Sure; I'll be more than happy to volunteer and help if it's what is needed. Is there still a need? Let me know. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 19:55, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Oshwah, looks like we have a full panel already, but just hang on for a few hours in case somebody gets kicked out (never know what could go wrong in those emotional discussions…) Thanks! — JFG talk 07:08, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hi JFG, no problem. Just let me know if I'm needed. I'll be happy to help if I am. Cheers -- ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 07:10, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Panel is at work now, judging whether to revert a 15-year-old status quo… Exciting times! — JFG talk 01:46, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
JFG - Oh, I bet! Should I bust out the popcorn and get a front row seat? :-P ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 02:48, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Jason Patric

Danielle Schreiber was only his GF from 2002-2008. They briefly dated again in late 2011 into early 2012. Also, his biological son's (legal) name is Gus Schreiber. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.77.229.144 (talk) 04:33, 21 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! Make sure you review Wikipedia's biographies of living people guidelines, as well as the guidelines regarding reliable sources and how to cite them in-line with content. Any unreferenced content in an article that is a biography of a living person must be removed immediately and on-sight - especially if the content is controversial or contentious in nature. Please let me know if you have any more questions. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 20:28, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Block User:Alexandraprice29

Hi Mr. Oshwah, can you please block User:Alexandraprice29 for failure to cite a source pages on Jillian Ward article? He or she keeps editing a wrong birth date on the said article but the source pages stated that Ward was born on February 23, 2005 and not May 23, 2004. Help me please? Biserific (talk) 07:39, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Biserific! Sorry for taking so long to respond to your message; I've been busy all last week and didn't have time to contribute as I usually do. It looks like this user just received a final warning for making unreferenced changes to biographies and data. If the user continues, he can be reported at AIV and blocked. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, and I'll be happy to assist you with them. Thanks for the message, and I hope you have a great rest of your day. Cheers -- ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 20:33, 25 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Biserific, I just reported this user to AIV for continuing to modify birth-dates against references and without providing any. Just wanted to update your request and let you know. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to respond with them. Cheers -- ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 02:11, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Budden edit

Sorry its my first time. Here is the source:

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/07/joe_budden_chasing_video.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.136.107.37 (talk) 01:31, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

User:Kathryn Cartini

Hi Oshwah. I'm wondering if this user's account was hacked? The recent edits are very out of character. This user had previously been very engaged, courteous and open about their connections to subjects they had edited about. --Drm310 (talk) 02:04, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Drm310! I'd report your thoughts to WP:ANI or WP:AIV (if it's vandalism that's occurring) and get more input. That's the best thing you can do if what you believe is actually occurring. Let me know if you have any more questions. ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 02:07, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hank Johnson

If you see that information is added, why don't you verify it before you erase it? I didn't think that was the way it worked. But its not my website, so I guess Ill refrain from adding additional content or make further donations. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.121.54.44 (talk) 02:43, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! Thank you for the message. I reverted your changes to that article because it did not include a citation to a reliable source. According to Wikipedia's verifiability policy, the burden of providing proper references and citations to content added is on the user that is adding the content to the article, not the person who is reviewing the content added. If you wish to add the content, you need to locate and cite reliable sources. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for understanding, and I wish you well :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 03:09, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Daren Sammy

Regarding [2]: I'm not questioning the move, but leaving a redirect seems sensible as it is a likely typo. Also not sure if this qualifies for redirect suppression — MusikAnimal talk 03:16, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Dang it, MusikAnimal (haha)! That has been bugging me ever since I performed that move... I thought that I should have left a redirect. Thanks for poking me with your input; I agree. Done - redirect added. :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 03:26, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Not me

I am sorry, my friend was using my account. Please forgive them ~Wallflowerkitten — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wallflowerkitten (talk • contribs) 03:33, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

WP:BROTHER EvergreenFir (talk) 03:34, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Help me?

The wiki page ==Kayla Ware== Needs to be made and I don't understand how to do anything. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wallflowerkitten (talk • contribs) 03:49, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Now deleted pages indicate this editor has some growing up to do before they can contribute constructively. --NeilN talk to me 04:00, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

List of highest-grossing Indian films

I AM GULSHAD SAIFI

USER NAME gulshadsaif ":"you was massage me that i have wrong entered in List of highest-grossing Indian films. i have checked url of bahubali and i have not found any article for bahubali that show 600 crore is completed. only found that it will earn 600 cr. so why that url is proper by you. i have also searched in google bahubali worldwide collection. tell me how i can check url is correct?Gulshadsaif (talk) 06:24, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Seancody (edit reverted)

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sean_Cody&curid=27426074&diff=731573369&oldid=731573164

The previous revert was going back to a version of my edit, and was also unreferenced...

Perhaps a citation needed template could have sufficed? Or just a comment on my page?Situphobos (talk) 06:33, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Situphobos! So, I acknowledge that my message to you could have been a bit more helpful (I apologize for that); however, I see that you cited a source! Perfect; you're good to go then. Problem solved :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 06:41, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
All good, you're just doing your job here. Thanks for patrolling. Out of interest, how did you stumble across my edit? Situphobos (talk) 19:52, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Situphobos - Thanks, man! I appreciate the kind words. There are Wikipedia tools and programs that allow experienced editors and patrollers to quickly navigate through the list of recent changes. If you're starting off with the place I did when I first started patrolling over 7 years ago, that would be the good olé fashioned recent changes log. Oh, good times... Anyways, if you run into any more questions or if you need help with anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'll be happy to lend a hand. Cheers -- ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 22:07, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
I'm yet to create the 'Give Oshwah a daily Anti-Vandalism Barnstar' so i guess I will have to do it manually in the meantime. Whenever your online it gives me a chance to maybe watch a movie or catch up on some reading. Hopefully reading this will give your 'D' key a rest for a while. David.moreno72 15:12, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
David.moreno72 - Hey man! Thanks for taking the time to leave me this very kind barnstar, and for the wikilove! Seeing the notification pop up that you left me this made me quite happy. Ahh see, the key that is being given a rest while I'm reading and responding to you is the 'Q' key ;-). That reverts for vandalism and leaves a warning. Then, of course, there's the 'S' key for marking an edit as suspicious, E for edit, O for open, R for revert, T for talk, and (of course) all of the custom shortcuts I created myself. Yeah, I've been doing this for awhile... lol. Again, I really appreciate your fist bump, and I hope to run into you again soon. Heck, I'm sure we will. Cheers, man! ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 19:59, 26 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Steve Shutt

Hey Oshwah, regarding my edits of Steve Shutt's page, I am currently very interested in updating or creating "playing style" sections for historical and current hockey players. None of the written content in that particular article (or any other that I have made) consists of anything other than statistics or opinions of people who observed that player. Even the "masterful goal scorer" quote is taken from sports journalist Brian McFarlane, as seen in the video used in many of my citations. Would it be possible for you to reinstate that part of the article which I have created? Update: I replaced "marvelous" with "multifaceted", and whenever a hockey expert makes an observation about Shutt within the documentary I have used for most of my citations, I put their name in the citation as the "author" to distinguish it from the others— Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.238.120.145 (talk) 01:52, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! I note that you seem to be putting a lot of time into this article. However, there was a lot of issues that were added as far as adhering to a neutral point of view. The content added speaks favorably about the person, something we try to avoid. Encyclopedic content must be edited neutrally, and it can be hard at times. I highly recommend that you review and understand the guideline, as it will help you with adding neutral content. If you have any questions, please let me know. I'll be happy to answer them and assist you. I wish you happy editing, and a great rest of your day. :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 03:50, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

No subject

I live in Sheridan, Wy, where Forrest Mars lives, and he had a heart attack on Sunday and has now passed away. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sheridanwy (talk • contribs) 01:57, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

moringa edit

Hello,

I am the founder of The Moringa Company, the leading producer of American Grown USDA Moringa. My edit comes from my many years of research and expertise cultivating and experimenting with the plant and all of its capabilities. Please confirm my edit to you page as the more factual information available the better. Thank you

C.S Jones MD — Preceding unsigned comment added by Csjones.md (talk • contribs) 02:23, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

PartyNextDoor age.

His soundclick page verifies that he is 31 years of age. Thank you.

http://www.soundclick.com/members/default.cfm?member=jahron%2EB — Preceding unsigned comment added by 100.35.106.153 (talk) 02:32, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Reply to message

Hello Oshwah,

I saw that you sent me a message on a page that I have been editing today. You said that you wanted to talk to me about something? Is it about what I have been editing to the awards page? Because what I am contributing to the page is all true from MTV. If you are nominated as a featured artist in a certain category, you are a recipient of that certain nomination. Last year, Kendrick Lamar won the award for Vid of the Year. Cornerstonepicker is basically saying that he did not win that award because he was a featured artist. What I am saying is that I am correct. I wish that this editor that I mentioned previously would please stop taking out Lovato's nomination. She is nominated for it since she is featured on it. Even MTV's Twitter account agrees. This person is basically saying that only Demi cannot have a nomination as a featured artist and everyone else can. Meanwhile there are dozens of singers who have won VMA's as featured artists and cornerstonepicker does not even care and is not acknowledging that and isn't leaving the nomination alone.

Please respond to my reply!

Thank you!

Lovatc543 (talk) 02:53, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Anopheles albimanus page

Hi Oshwah,

I'm sorry my previous edit was a bit sarcastic; that wasn't nice. I did want to help though. The two pictures with the red background on that page are not the correct mosquito--something in an entirely different genus. They should be changed or removed, but I wasn't sure how to remove an entire image.

Best, Ethan — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:6000:B402:C100:A80B:6F65:DB63:216 (talk) 03:07, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Steve Shutt

Hey Oshwah. As stated in my edit of the last message I sent, I have removed any "romantic" language which does not come directly from the sources I have cited, or is not justified by them. I also must dispute the allegation of "original research". Every claim I have made about Steve Shutt's shooting ability, positional awareness, etc. is cited and backed up directly by those citations. Furthermore, the references used are actually video footage of hockey experts and analysts being interviewed, rather than written material - this would seem to make each claim far more reliable, as you are hearing it "from the horse's mouth". Could you please reinstate my edit to the Steve Shutt article? If not, I would very much like to know specifically which parts of the article you find at fault. All the best! Update: Thanks for your last message. Steve Shutt is a Hall of Famer, and generally considered to be one of the best hockey players of his era. That is confirmed by consensus and statistics. I find it difficult to not make note of this by describing his various skills. Is it the tone you have a problem with? Because I can only say that skills which make a player better, and their team better, are a positive thing and can only really be described in positive terms, just by their nature. In other words, you say that I describe Shutt "favourably". I can only say that I was describing his playing style favourably, but in the words of people who saw him play. His playing style and stats speak favourably for themselves, which is why there was a documentary made about him and why he is in the Hall of Fame. For example, his slap shot WAS more accurate that the average player of his day. Stating this is a fact, but is also favourable by any definition. Do you see the dilemma? All the best. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.238.120.145 (talk) 03:54, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

No subject

Hi,

you're source isn't credible. please read it, it is clearly asking a question based on no evidence at all.

this is an interview the artist had and it clearly states he was born in 1993, http://www.thefader.com/2015/04/21/partynextdoor-cover-story-interview


"He's just 21 years old, born on July 3rd, 1993" — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zbb12345 (talk • contribs) 04:28, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

locked?

Hi, can you please tell me why the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PartyNextDoor

page was locked? you've been tricked by vandals into believing the wrong date of birth

i gave you a source on the birth date, the wrong source was listed on the page — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zbb12345 (talk • contribs) 04:51, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Zbb12345. The article has been semi protected due to numerous modifications to a biography of a living person that has conflicting sources and no consensus or discussion reached. You should discuss your arguments on the article's talk page to get input from the community. You should take your discussion there so that the community can have visibility and provide input with your assertions. Cheers :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 04:55, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
thank you for the reply, but there doesn't seem to be any discussion there. I've noticed a ton of vandalism on the page today such as changing the date of birth, and adding foul language to the page. the current source is not reliable, can you please read through that reference listed, it is a gossip site. This is a reputable source: http://www.thefader.com/2015/04/21/partynextdoor-cover-story-interview — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zbb12345 (talk • contribs) 04:59, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Zbb12345 - Ah, so you should start a new discussion with your concerns. This will allow others to respond. If you start a discussion there, I'll be able to look into it and give input :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 05:01, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Note: I removed the DOB per BLP. — JJMC89 (T·C) 05:12, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
JJMC89 - Good call. I considered doing that myself. Both sources seem about the same to me, and I'm not sure if either one is reliable; a discussion must take place before either of those birth-dates and sources go back on the article. Thanks for doing that, my friend! :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 05:16, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Wrong person

Never edited Wikipedia before. Are you sure you sent the message to the right person? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.102.71.91 (talk) 05:01, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

reliable sources or not?

check links and reply is that source is reliable

1. http://www.boxofficeindia.com

2. http://www.koimoi.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gulshadsaif (talk • contribs) 06:00, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

reliable sources or not?

3. https://web.archive.org/web/20120205213224/http://boxofficeindia.com 4. http://indiatoday.intoday.in 5. http://www.indicine.com 6. https://indiandhamal.com 7. http://www.talkingmoviez.com 8. http://ibosnetwork.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gulshadsaif (talk • contribs) 06:07, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Username Issues

Hi Oshwah, i hope you fine.

how to change the username related to wiki policy. And see this page, how they created with their company name.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._R._Thanga_Maligai.

Please instruct me to create a wiki page in step by step process. I have checked many blogs, videos for how to create id. Waiting for your reply. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lalithaa jewelleryMartpltd (talk • contribs) 09:27, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Lori Robinson

Her biography on af.mil clearly states that Robinson was commissioned a 2ndLT on May 24, 1981, not 1982. The wiki article states that same date under "Effective dates of promotion". You find a link on the bottom of the article, pointing to Robinson's bio. 2001:7E8:C248:9301:F154:D344:33B8:9548 (talk) 10:45, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Remove Vandalism on the Article Syed Qaim Ali Shah

HEy Dear Oshwah , Thanks for your Vandalism corrections on the Qaim Ali Shah article, which is currently under Vandalism attacks. I have replaced the Vandalism text edits of some IP and THis USER who changed the real name of the article person [HERE SEE HIS VANDALISM] including some new Users listed here User_talk:Zahiddar143, (User talk:Adil naveed), (User talk:Saadusman17) see more Vandalism on history page of the article Syed Qaim Ali Shah..--Jogi 007 (talk) 11:47, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You!

Hi Oshwah,

Please review the latest updates and let me know what you think. If you have any questions for me or if there's anything more I can do to help, just let me know.

Regards, Scottjcamp (talk) 12:05, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Let's talk about Huggle

As Wikipedia's number 1 Huggle user, and being a developer, have you ever looked at the source code? I have. As a developer myself, I have found trying to get a mac development environment up and running very frustrating, and as yet I have not been successful. The main reason, the use of Qt. (I had never heard of it before) So I downloaded the latest version (5.7), but I could not get the libraries to link when using Xcode. I then used the Qt IDE, which enabled me to link the libraries, but I couldn't get one of them to link. After some researching I discovered (to my horror), that Huggle was using a deprecated version of Qt (version 4.8)(Well I think it is, I may be wrong). Probably when Qt changed their API it was just too difficult to update. So, this is what I would like to propose, or wish. What I would like to see is a fully native Mac version of a reverse engineered Huggle, written entirely with Swift. Crazy eh. What I think would be great is if there was some sort of community project to achieve this, headed up by the best Swift developers that Wikipedia can muster. The end result, a project that you can download, double click the Xcode project file, and bang, you are locked and loaded. There just seems to be nothing out there to help a newbie to get a Huggle project up and running. I would really appreciate your input, ideas, suggestions. (If YOU have got it running I would really like to know how you did it, or if there is someone lurking out there reading this, come to my talk page.) Many thanks. David.moreno72 14:26, 27 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for a reversion

Thank you for this. I appreciate your diligence. – Quadell (talk) 01:43, 28 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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