User talk:RashersTierney

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I said what?

So I said "Your trying to remove it." did I [1]? I think not! Go and find someone else to harass. BlackPrinceDave (talk) 22:13, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

What's this? One last edit before 'retirement'? RashersTierney (talk) 22:34, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Tipp

That registered only as a comment, you might want to state "Delete" or "Oppose"... Brocach (talk) 02:03, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

I really only intended it as a comment that might provoke further clarification. I'm interested, but want to see where we are going. RashersTierney (talk) 02:07, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

Poitin and methanol

I added the information to the talk page but forgot to make an edit summary stating the same thing. If you want to add something about the dangers of Irish moonshine, then you should keep it separate from the classic myth of methanol being produced in meaningful amounts by yeast. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.235.253.150 (talk) 16:19, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

Reply at Talk:Poitín#Impossible claim. RashersTierney (talk) 19:21, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

Ireland

Ireland is known as 'the Ould Sod!' — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lorccán Duignan (talk • contribs) 22:13, 23 February 2013 (UTC)

Perhaps, but Lorccán Duignan is certainly also known as Eve Flynn, which is sock puppetry, and a B-I-G no-no on Wikipedia. RashersTierney (talk) 22:21, 23 February 2013 (UTC)

Well done. Brocach (talk) 21:19, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

A pity. Socking is a mugs game. RashersTierney (talk) 21:28, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

If (as one of the user pages claimed), a teenager, plenty of time to learn the ropes. Brocach (talk) 21:41, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

On the bright rather than the dark side, hopefully. RashersTierney (talk) 21:48, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

Why are you being so rude? I was just setting up my friend's account.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Lorccán Duignan (talk • contribs) 21:07, 27 February 2013‎

A sockpuppetry case has been filed against you. Please see Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Lorccán Duignan and refer to our guide to responding to cases. RashersTierney (talk) 21:20, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

Note: Far from being rude, I indicated that this instance of using multiple accounts may have been down to an ignorance of policy regarding sock puppetry. The Clerk on the SPI appears ready to give you (both) another chance. Hope you take it. RashersTierney (talk) 21:54, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

Sorry to hear that, since I just received a rather rude message from this bollix. Brocach (talk) 22:04, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

What can I say. Their edits will be closely watched to ensure they comply with policy. I think that will be of more interest than their barnstar count. RashersTierney (talk) 22:14, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

Closing a discussion

In regard to this, the discussion wasn't an RfC, just an informal discussion, so it doesn't have to be closed by a sysop or uninvolved closer. I think the best person to close it is you, because it was you who opened it, and also because you maintained neutrality over the question of whether to keep the nicknames that were already there. Just add {{discussion top}} at the top, and {{discussion bottom}} at the bottom. You should also add a pipe to "discussion top", along the lines of "The result was Remove sobriquet field" Scolaire (talk) 23:48, 2 March 2013 (UTC)

Done. RashersTierney (talk) 20:26, 3 March 2013 (UTC)

Excellent! Scolaire (talk) 22:21, 3 March 2013 (UTC)

Easter Rising

Hi, could you look at the edits being made by 92.7.31.106 to the above article. I don't want to get involved in an edit war and I think you know more about the subject than I do. I've left a message on the user's talk page. Thanks in advance. Denisarona (talk) 14:21, 20 March 2013 (UTC)

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False accusations

Hello. Please stop harassing me and making false claims against me. I don't know what prompted you to make such accusations, but it's extremely bothersome when you stalk everything I do. LatinWolf (talk) 07:45, 18 April 2013 (UTC)

Use your 2 week 'break' to learn the ropes about editing constructively. RashersTierney (talk) 08:14, 18 April 2013 (UTC)

Hello! There is a DR/N request you may have interest in.

This message is being sent to you let you know of a discussion at the Wikipedia:Dispute resolution noticeboard regarding a content dispute discussion you may have participated in. Content disputes can hold up article development and make editing difficult for editors. You do not need to participate however, you are invited to help find a resolution. Please join us to help form a consensus. Thank you! The thread is An Bord Pleanála. ----Cameron11598 (Converse) 22:52, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

• Hello.

I'm Cameron11598 a volunteer at DRN I have opened the case for discussion feel free to join in if you are interested in participating --Cameron11598 (Converse) 22:41, 28 April 2013 (UTC)

Ireland photo request: New AAIU offices

Rashers,

I found that the AAIU offices now are at 2nd Floor, Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland Maps. Would you mind photographing this building?

Also do you know how to change the Gaelic description at File:No. 44 Kildare St. Dublin 06-2011.jpg to say that it formerly had the head office of the AAIU (it still has the head office of the parent department).

Thanks WhisperToMe (talk) 01:27, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Leave it with me. RashersTierney (talk) 02:53, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Awesome :) WhisperToMe (talk) 03:00, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Image at [2] RashersTierney (talk) 12:26, 30 April 2013 (UTC)

Will 'confer' on translation and sort it out. RashersTierney (talk) 23:46, 30 April 2013 (UTC)

Awesome! Thank you so much! WhisperToMe (talk) 23:53, 30 April 2013 (UTC)

Any time. RashersTierney (talk) 00:01, 1 May 2013 (UTC)

RE

I didn't add anything. I removed incorrect information and an uncredible source . 03:12, 15 May 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by SinhaYugaya (talk • contribs)

Re: Xinhua News headline translation

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Xinhua News Agency is a downright reliable news source

Xinhua News Agency is the official news agency of China. It has the same status as Associate Press, Reuters, and any other news agencies.

The way that you roll back is biased. Firstly, lots of links in that article is from Japanese sources in Japanese. How can you tell they are neutral? How can you tell Xinhua is not neutral? What Xinhua did was just to report a FACT. The spokesman said something and it's faithfully reported. You cannot deny the fact that Hong Lei raised objection just because what he said contradicts what you think. Secondly, if you prevents China's opinions from being shown in a neutral way, this violates Wiki's spirit. The point should be balanced. Now everything is from Japanese sources and Japanese views. Would you please let me know any of your concerns or opinions? Thanks.

The bottom line is: what I added is just a FACT. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SummerRat (talk • contribs) 17:34, 18 May 2013 (UTC)

Responded generally at Talk:2010 Senkaku boat collision incident#Xinhua News headline. Lets try to keep content discussion at one place. RashersTierney (talk) 21:41, 19 May 2013 (UTC)

Talkback

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T== Transnistria ==

The non-UN member unrecognized state Pridnestrovie is named with politicians from Moldova and Romania disrespectfully with a Holocaust name as Transnistria (it is a contemptuously term, ).

November 29, 2000 in accordance with the recommendations of the UN by former President PMR - Smirnov issued a decree № 591 "On the transliteration and place names", according to which the name of the Transnistria in the Latin alphabet was established as Pridnestrovskaia Moldavskaia Respublica (Pridnestrovie).

PRB, a financial representative of the TMR on the international scene has caused a stir. Its programmers have invented the three names of the republic: Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic (TMR), Pridnestrovskaya Moldavskaya Respublica (PMR), Moldova (Transdniestria). The coloring of the PRB and the Foreign Ministry website PMR added illiterate contraction of the words "street" and "city", ie «Ul» instead of «str», and «g» instead of «town».

06.04.2012 was repealed it Decree and in accordance with Art. 65 of the Constitution of Pridnestpovian Moldavian Republic new president Shevchuk signed a decree number 252, which recognized only the official name of the PMR in English - Pridnestpovian Moldavian Republic (Pridnestrovie).

http://profvesti.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gerbi1-1024x407.jpg --217.19.208.101 (talk) 21:53, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Sorry, but this is Google Translate gobbledegook! RashersTierney (talk) 22:54, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Are you a commie?

If not, why are you defending Lee Rhiannon who is a Stalinist — Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.83.178.94 (talk) 01:50, 6 June 2013 (UTC)

Rob.HUN

Thanks for intervention. I don't think the greatest problem with this person is an eventual sock-puppetry, but this uncivility. For example he addressed the following message to Iadrian yu: "Your suggesting it otherwise is a denial of the facts, a blatant lie and and a clear sign of animosity and ethnic hatered towards the autochton Hungarian population in Romania. You should feel ashamed of yourself." [3] Raysdiet (talk) 13:00, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

Don't overly concern yourself with this editor, and certainly do not feel the need to 'rectify' their every edit. Let the SPI run its coarse, but please, please, do not edit war, whatever the perceived provocation. Use the TPs, take your time, build up consensus with editors of 'the other side'. RashersTierney (talk) 14:37, 14 June 2013 (UTC)

Talkback

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Talkback

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Won Ton noodles for you

		Delicious Won Ton noodles for you
		You have been awarded the best soup in the world for your kindness and patience in helping a new user get unblocked. Bishonen | talk 16:50, 19 June 2013 (UTC).

Noodles? Yum, yum! Many thanks. RashersTierney (talk) 17:00, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

'Total Broadcast Consultants'

My posts are not promotional, they are factual. No links are given to any commercial organisation, in any case the entire topic is that of a commercial organisation. My contribution to Waterford is no more promotional than the para above it. Detail like I added in Radio Nova is of interest to those interested in radio stations. Andyjlinton (talk) 10:50, 6 July 2013 (UTC) Andyjlinton.

You appear to have a conflict of interest wrt this commercial company and several of your edits have been repeatedly reverted by a number of editors for this reason. See also Edit Warring. You are on the point of being blocked for flagrant breech of our policies and would be well advised to read up on same before continuing to edit in this vein. RashersTierney (talk) 11:00, 6 July 2013 (UTC)

Cruiser

I did not have time to insert the references last night - all straightforward and uncontentious. Am doing so now. Parts of existing very badly written.

Brian Crowley

Hi Rashers, can you have a look at Talk:Brian Crowley#Illness and attendance? A strangely familiar IP is adding very point-y edits to Crowleys article, I and jnestorious have removed them. Snappy (talk) 16:04, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

Have been away for a few days, but will take a look. RashersTierney (talk) 09:50, 16 July 2013 (UTC)

Templemore#War of Independence

In regards to the article on Templemore, section on War of Independence, I have a concern about the reference to Sydney Herbert Beattie of the Northamptonshire Regiment. Beattie was my great-uncle and I had never before read that he was engaged to RIC Inspector Wilson's daughter. I have no idea of this is correct or not and there is no citation to this information in the article, which appears to have been edited by Risteard77. Can you help me to determine whether Risteard77 can source this information or whether it should be removed? I have no further information at this time as to the accuracy of this information, but I note that Beattie's military record shows his widow requested his medals from the British Army in 1923 [[4]]. If he was engaged at the time of his death, I'm not sure how Beattie could have had a widow. Thanks in advance for your help.Blicious (talk) 04:50, 18 July 2013 (UTC)

Have been less involved on Wikipedia of late, but will look into it when time permits. In the meantime, you might bring your concerns to the editor in question (though they appear not to be active recently) or better still, mention it at the article Talk Page. Will follow up a little later. Best. RashersTierney (talk) 20:20, 18 July 2013 (UTC)

Proposed Northern Ireland Wiki Meetup

A Wikimeet is proposed for Northern Ireland in the next few months. If you have never been to one, this is an opportunity to meet other Wikipedians in an informal atmosphere for Wiki and non-Wiki related chat and for beer or food if you like. Most take place on a Sunday afternoon in a suitable pub but other days and locations can also work. Experienced and new contributors are all welcome. This event is definitely not restricted just to discussion of Northern Ireland topics. Please add your suggestions for place and date to the discussion page here: Proposed Northern Ireland Wiki Meetup. Philafrenzy (talk) 12:13, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

Happy to attend a meetup anywhere on the island. Wont be around from end of August through most of September though. If it is to go ahead, could someone drop me a note? I'll be there if I can. @ Philafrenzy, also RA I believe, thanks for taking initiative on this. RashersTierney (talk) 22:22, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

Could you add this to the page please so we can demonstrate critical mass. Any suggestions for location? Philafrenzy (talk) 22:45, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

Done. Good luck, and thanks again for your efforts. RashersTierney (talk) 23:51, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

Hi RashersTierney. We've started the ball rolling again with a new proposal for a Belfast Wikimeet in November. See here. Bazonka (talk) 20:55, 27 September 2013 (UTC)

Great! Have responded there, but due to not remembering password and not registering e-mail on that project, can't sign in. RashersTierney (talk) 18:57, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

Jumping the broom (again)

Hi, I remember you were involved in an earlier discussion about editing this contentious article? You may no longer be interested, but if you are, I would welcome some help. An editor recently cited a scholarly work which quite radically reinterprets the whole subject - Rebecca Probert's 'Marriage Law and Practice in the Long Eighteenth Century'. Basically Probert, a legal historian, argues that there is no clear evidence the practice ever happened for real in Britain. She suggests it was essentially a mistake arising from a false etymology. She cites evidence the word 'broomstick' was used in the 18th c. in a loose sense to mean 'invalid, phony, fake' in several contexts other than marriage (e.g. 'broomstick bail' for bail that was worthless) and theorises once the phrase 'broomstick wedding' gained currency as shorthand for 'fake marriage', people began to explain it by inventing the myth that this was really how gypsies/other marginal groups once celebrated a wedding. She thinks the usual folklore evidence cited is fairly dubious, relying on old people's vague memories of how things once used to be. Actual hard contemporary evidence is always lacking. I think this theory is worth considering because Probert is a serious and scholarly source, but that it is going to upset a lot of editors who genuinely believe there was such a practice, especially among Romani people, because Romani oral tradition supports it. What is your take? Probert deals mainly with broomstick weddings in Britain, she doesn't as far as I can tell deal with the practice in America, where there is at least one eyewitness account of it actually taking place among African-Americans. RLamb (talk) 10:09, 29 July 2013 (UTC)

Books and Bytes: The Wikipedia Library Newsletter

Books and Bytes

Volume 1, Issue 1, October 2013

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