User talk:CFCF/Archive 8Disruptive editing, please stop
Continuing to edit disruptively may result in your being blocked from editing. The consensus reading said, yes, the change was warranted. I am restoring it. If you continue having a problem with the reading, you might consider going about it a different way. Disruptively challenging a consensus reading when a vote didn't go your way, isn't the smartest idea. LesVegas (talk) 19:42, 26 October 2015 (UTC) ANI
Acupuncture sourceHi CFCF -- there's pretty wide consensus that the version to which you reverted reflects a misreading of the source. Please join the Talk:Acupuncture#Ernst_.2711.2C_real_and_sham_..._redux_redux discussion at Talk and share your reasoning. Thanks. --Middle 8 (t • c | privacy • COI) 18:42, 27 October 2015 (UTC)
"Uninvolved"The discussion at acupuncture is now closed, but you asked about my assertion regarding opinions expressed by uninvolved editors. Here is the most recent version I referred to but if you have been following this article for any length of time you have seen similar gripes in the past. To be fair, there have also been passers-by who felt that even mentioning that acupuncture EXISTS gives it too much credit. Still, you assuming that my mention of "uninvolved editors" meant "acupuncture proponents" was nonsensical. Herbxue (talk) 06:12, 28 October 2015 (UTC) Arbitration proposed decision postedHi CFCF, in the open Editor conduct in e-cigs articles arbitration case, a remedy or finding of fact has been proposed which relates to you. Please review this decision and draw the arbitrators' attention to any relevant material or statements. Comments may be brought to the attention of the committee on the proposed decision talk page. For a guide to the arbitration process, see Wikipedia:Arbitration/Guide to arbitration. For the Arbitration Committee, L235 (t / c / ping in reply) 13:12, 28 October 2015 (UTC)
Arbitration proposed decision postedA proposed decision has been posted in the Editor conduct in e-cigs articles arbitration case, which you are listed as a party to. Comments are welcome at the proposed decision talk page. For the Arbitration Committee, Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 08:04, 31 October 2015 (UTC) E-cigs case closedThis arbitration case has been closed and the final decision is available at the link above. The following remedies have been enacted:
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Outcome of AE caseCFCF Please note that the AE case against you closed as follows: CFCF is formally warned that any further instances of reverting other users enacting a consensus will result in sanctions. They are reminded that discussion not reverting is the correct way to resolve a dispute. They should note that any edit that undoes another user's edit is a revert and are reminded that 1RR or not, undoing a consensus change is clear disruption. For the avoidance of doubt, further disruptive behaviour will result in sanctions. Spartaz Humbug! 08:47, 23 December 2015 (UTC) Your edit on SwedenHello. The Swedish phrase "i tiden", as in "För Sverige - i tiden", has nothing to do with "throughout time" or "through time", but implies being modern, being "in" with the current times, thus making the previous translation much better than yours. So please stop changing it. "För Sverige - i tiden" was chosen as motto by Carl XVI Gustaf to imply that he would be a modern king, not an oldfashioned one, and that's the meaning that the translation should confer. (FYI I'm bilingual by birth, having one Swedish and one English parent, and there are several other editors here on en-WP who are fluent in both languages, so the translations here are usually correct...). Thank you. Thomas.W talk 12:21, 22 December 2015 (UTC)
ClarificationRegarding this this reversion, I would have thought, "A, supported by B, released..." indicates a joint release. Don't you think so? StAnselm (talk) 23:55, 6 August 2015 (UTC) Reference errors on 6 August
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HelloHi CFCF, i's newcomer Cityside189. I left a note on the Planned Parenthood article talk page regarding a good faith edit you made recently on the page. I didn't know if writing there would automatically notify you, so I thought it would be OK to leave a message here on your talk page. Cityside189 (talk) 17:23, 22 August 2015 (UTC) This week's article for improvement (week 35, 2015)
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Inna discographyHi! I see that you nominated the article 'Inna discography' for deletion. Well, it contains much information about her chart peaks and certifications throughout her seven years of career. You're right about some dubious links, but do not delete the article immediately(!!!!!!); let me know what poblems you found on Inna's discography page, so I can fix it for you!! I can explain you the things you discussed in "Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Inna discography": "LatINNA" is not the title of one of her albums: It is just the former name of her now-renamed full-length record INNA (The title was simply renamed from LatINNA to INNA). There is no album by her named "The Romantic Collection", it's just an unofficially collection of her tracks that premiered on an illegal website. And finally, the "Summer Days EP" was supposed to be released, but never was. Thus, most of the track released from it were included on Inna's actual album INNA. Have any questions?- Then simply ask me! Cartoon network freak (talk) 18:08, 31 August 2015 (UTC) You're invited! Smithsonian APA Center & Women in Red virtual edit-a-thon on APA women
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Edit waring in Sex differencesYou did multiple mass edits without discussions while ignoring undecided discussions. This is against WP policy. You should discuss when you know your edits are not in consensus. Jazi Zilber (talk) 00:07, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
You are completely misinterpreting what WP:VANDAL is about. I have removed unsourced low quality content, nothing more. -- CFCF 🍌 (email) 00:13, 3 September 2015 (UTC)
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asking your opinionHi CFCF, I thought would ask a question. I appreciate your gigantic contributions to Wikipedia and appreciate your overall approach. I know the article Planned Parenthood is frought with controversy and am less bold about making edits there. Having been around awhile, what's your advice for me about making the proposed edit about Sanger's conviction not being overturned? On the one hand it seems like the current article text is mistaken, and should be fixed even if the article is controversial. On the other hand, being a new user I'm hesitant to make an edit like this without a lot of consensus. I know you are busy and if you have time, I would appreciate talking with you. --Cityside189 (talk) 15:58, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
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I'd like to call your attention to WP:NACD where it says: "Participants, including participating administrators, should not reopen non-admin closures" Besides, the discussion has clearly reached consensus not to delete the article (discography). I suggest you revert your edits and restore my closure. Kraxler (talk) 18:49, 7 September 2015 (UTC) It is also improper for a nominator to relist a discussion, relisting is a decision open only to uninvolved users. In this case, the discussion had in fact been relisted earlier today, but per WP:RELIST a "relisted discussion may be closed once consensus is determined without necessarily waiting a further seven days.". Consensus has been reached with the additional !vote cast after the relisting by JAaron. Kraxler (talk) 18:56, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
CFCF lets do something constructive and work together on this article (or another), we can talk at the article talk page,...thank you...--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 23:58, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
Template:CleanupIs Template:Cleanup working correctly? It isn't displaying on a lot of older pages (e.g. Centre for Environment Education) even though it is present when I look at the edit screen. RJFJR (talk) 15:42, 11 September 2015 (UTC)
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A complaint about your edits has been filed at WP:AN3Please see WP:AN3#User:CFCF reported by User:Ozzie10aaaa (Result: ). A surprisingly large fraction of your recent edits are reverts. As a admin, I've reviewed the recent history of some of the articles named in the report. Though you do have some credibility when editing medical articles, you have engaged in what looks to be classic edit warring on articles like Pirate Bay and Paul Signac. There is an element of diplomacy that seems to be missing. Any response you can make to the concerns raised would be helpful. EdJohnston (talk) 04:08, 12 September 2015 (UTC)
Template:Cleanup editWhat is this intended to fix? Alakzi (talk) 11:52, 12 September 2015 (UTC)
Okay, but I still think it would be beneficial for the template to be less WP:POINTY and I'll try to draft an example in the template sandbox and bring it to the WP:VP. -- CFCF 🍌 (email) 12:51, 12 September 2015 (UTC) Image editHi CFCF this is the link - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:914_Shoulder_Joint.jpg cheers --Iztwoz (talk) 19:25, 12 September 2015 (UTC) Your editStay off my page...Modernist (talk) 14:59, 13 September 2015 (UTC) This week's article for improvement (week 38, 2015)
Hey, I was just wondering what is wrong with this article re:MOS. Medical references I get, just...not sure how to improve it in that regard. Thanks for taking a look at it though! Appreciate it. PanydThe muffin is not subtle 13:49, 14 September 2015 (UTC) Your presentation about Ebola translationsDear Carl, thank you again for your presentation about Ebola Translations in Mexico. Next weekend I will be attending the WikiCon 2015 in Dresden, a conference similar to Wikimania, but aimed at the German speaking community of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. I am invited to talk about the Wikimania (program). My idea is to present your project, the Medical Translation Taskforce, as an example about what happens in the Wiki world and that it is worthwile to become active outside ones own language borders. Could you send me your presentation (PowerPoint, PDF or Word or whatever) so that I can cut out some key figures to use for my presentation or just tell me where I can find it? I'll be asking James on his talk page as well. Thanks again for your work, with best regards, --Gereon K. (talk) 07:07, 16 September 2015 (UTC) Nomination of List of The Pirate Bay proxies for deletion![]() A discussion is taking place as to whether the article List of The Pirate Bay proxies is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted. The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of The Pirate Bay proxies until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines. Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. - MrX 21:17, 16 September 2015 (UTC) The Signpost: 16 September 2015
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Pro-life / anti-abortion wrecked the URL for a refHi CFCF, I wanted you to be aware that I am reversing a change you made to terminology on Abortion and mental health because it impacted one of the URLs for a ref... the article's URL repeated the headline, "Allen, Samantha (July 1, 2015). "pro-lifers harass women after abortions". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 16 September 2015" and if this was changed to "anti-abortionrs harass women..." the URL becomes a dead link. Please be careful not to change the text of URLs, I suppose, even if it's something like "www.wrong_headed_ideas.com/use-whle-oil-lamps-all-night.htm" (supposing that whle oil is an improper word and misspelled). I guess if it was really bad we could do a bit.ly on it :) 146.23.3.250 (talk) 22:30, 22 September 2015 (UTC)
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POTD notification![]() Hi CFCF, Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:Sobo 1909 260.png is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on October 14, 2015. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2015-10-14. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 10:00, 28 September 2015 (UTC)
That interpretation flies in the face of all authoritative copyright reviewers, including the one I linked above and the ones I've been in touch with. Does it have any basis other than personal interpretation? CFCF 💌 📧 09:30, 29 September 2015 (UTC)
No, that is plainly wrong. The German versions copyright does not extend to the American version under any circumstance. This does not impact commons, because the work is American.CFCF 💌 📧 15:18, 1 October 2015 (UTC)
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File:08klemperer.jpg listed for deletionA file that you uploaded or altered, File:08klemperer.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. Stefan2 (talk) 22:26, 6 October 2015 (UTC) Speedy deletion nomination of File:Sigrid Hjerten - Ateljeinterior.jpg
Where was the painting first shown? It may very well be PD in the US, but as you clearly state it's still under copyright in Sweden, meaning it can't be moved to Commons as easily, which was why the licensing tag was updated in good faith. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 09:23, 7 October 2015 (UTC)
Can you clarify why you considered this one non-free? Does Finland have different originality threshold, as all I'm seeing is a text logo (albiet in a script style)? Sfan00 IMG (talk) 09:43, 7 October 2015 (UTC)
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LCF PageI am not sure why you have undone the changes to the LCF page? They are all properly referenced via the LCF website and therefore reflect the organisation's current activities. As mentioned, the innaccurate references on the current page are all linked to expired portions of the website or nothing at all. The previous page was in particular factually inaccurate as it indicated that LCF was actively involved in public policy work and lobbying government. This is untrue. Those in charge of the public policy work, in particular Andreea Williams, left approximately seven years ago to form a new organisation called "Christian Concern" which now carries out such work. There is no connection between LCF and Christian Concern. LCF's current focus is on building up Christians in the law in their faith and sharing the Christian message amongst other Christian lawyers plus the legal aid work in East Africa. Hopefully this is clear from the current website but please contact me if you have any further queries. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ajt47 (talk • contribs) 15:12, 13 October 2015 (UTC)
Your use of rollbackPlease do not use rollback to revert good-faith and otherwise constructive edits as you did here on File:C.s.lewis3.JPG. Your use of the feature in this case was misuse of the tool, and you should use the undo button if you disagree with edits like these. However, even here, your reversion was entirely unwarranted. If you continue to misuse the rollback function, your rights to it will be removed. — ξxplicit 01:19, 15 October 2015 (UTC)
Let's drop the stickI'm proposing we declare a truce about dogies and buttes and such. Time to just let it go. Montanabw(talk) 02:35, 18 October 2015 (UTC) Revert?This? Not sure why, there are no longer any orphaned versions in the history, which is explicitly what that template is for. --kelapstick(bainuu) 16:22, 18 October 2015 (UTC)
Damn, didn't work. I guess I'll just have to avoid the watchlist in that mode. CFCF 💌 📧 20:41, 18 October 2015 (UTC)
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RevertHi CFCF, I'm a bit confused on why you've reverted me adding the AFD discussion to the talkpage [5] ?, Do you disagree with the AFD closure ? .... –Davey2010Talk 20:44, 18 October 2015 (UTC)
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Reply on the healthcare negativity - please have a look, thanksHere is where I wrote my replies: Talk:Health care in the United States. 2601:647:4601:4634:A8EE:29FE:5863:6FC3 (talk) 01:34, 22 November 2015 (UTC) Dispute resolution is neededI think we should have another person come in and take a look at this issue regarding U.S. Healthcare on Wikipedia:Dispute resolution noticeboard. 2601:647:4601:4634:D455:1D6A:4C07:B030 (talk) 21:40, 22 November 2015 (UTC)
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WP:AE noticeA section on your recient behaviour has been opened at WP:AE here is a link.[6] AlbinoFerret 14:34, 19 December 2015 (UTC) The Signpost: 16 December 2015Creating content in the sky.
Jimmy Wales finds his words edited on the Internet.
Keeping up with the committee.
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A look back at October.
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Yo Ho Ho![]() ![]() Doc James (talk · contribs · email) is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Christmas, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone! Spread the holiday cheer by adding {{subst:User:WereSpielChequers/Dec15b}} to your friends' talk pages. Thanks for all you have done this year :-) Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 22:53, 21 December 2015 (UTC) Best wishes for the holidays...
Involved closeI suggest you undo your involved close of "What does MEDRS cover?". I have requested closure at WP:ANRFC.[7] AlbinoFerret 22:41, 25 December 2015 (UTC)
Graeme Bartlett—A simple tally will show you that the side favoring inclusion is greater, and as such this was an uncontroversial close—WP:CLOSE dictates that this was entirely in order. CFCF 💌 📧 09:42, 26 December 2015 (UTC)
This week's article for improvement (week 53, 2015)
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Thanks for your many contributions to anatomy articles this year! --Tom (LT) (talk) 08:50, 29 December 2015 (UTC) Vote: Alexa BrownI made a vote on Talk:Clyde cancer cluster. I encourage you highly to vote on whether Alexa should or shouldn't have a separate article. Thanks. Philmonte101 (talk) 03:15, 30 December 2015 (UTC) The Signpost: 30 December 2015
In a monumental move, the Board ousted one of its own
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We review the top ten stories that defined the Wikimedia movement in 2015
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Adding Name and Language for new translatorHello! I am a Lingala translator, I have some trouble to add the language (Lingala) and my name on the list to sign up. Please help me. Thank you. Invitation to a virtual editathon on Women in Music
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Request for your feedback, on an AE regarding ECIG Articles.Hello, you are a recent editor of Electronic Cigarettes, I am asking for your input to an Arbitration Enforcement Request AE. Found here. If you have time I would appreciate your input. The items in question are listed out 1-8.
Here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Enforcement#Mystery_Wolff Abortion leadUmmmh . . . if the use of drugs to induce abortion is more likely to cause unwanted side effects during the second trimester, which is basically what the very next sentence said then it is rather silly in the preceding sentence to say that drug induced abortions work just as well as surgical abortions in the first and second trimesters. Yes, the whole point of my edit was to change the sentence's meaning so that the two sentences did not contradict each other. I know that Swedes tend to have exemplary English skills but based on this, and your "Catholic Church has no official stand on abortion" nonsense, I am not sure of this particular Swede. Motsebboh (talk) 00:13, 11 January 2016 (UTC) Y chromosomeIt seems that with this edit in Y chromosome you reverted user Shootingstar88 instead of the previous user. Can you look at it again? The second source looks good, but I'm not an expert on the subject. Thanks. --CX42 (talk) 23:01, 14 January 2016 (UTC)
Sex differences in religionIf there are grading requirements for C-class it does not meet, please state them on the talk page. I did not see any it did not meet. tahc chat 19:32, 15 January 2016 (UTC) The Signpost: 13 January 2016A look at movement coverage "in the media"
Liam Wyatt shares his thoughts in "community view"
Our co-editor-in-chief, Gamaliel, shares his thoughts on the 15th anniversary of Wikipedia
William Beutler discusses problems inside the WMF.
James Heilman talks about why he was removed from the WMF board.
What was the most-viewed article of 2015? Read to find out!
WE LOVE PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY!
A look at community objections to a new Board trustee
Jeff Elder talks sports vandalism on the Wikimedia blog
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We sat down with both incoming and outgoing arbitrators to get their thoughts on the committee.
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CanvassingThis post on the e-cig talk page contains a ping to a editor who is uninvolved.[8] Please do not ping in uninvolved editors. AlbinoFerret 16:36, 16 January 2016 (UTC)
hiI'm not certain if this was intentional, [9], thank you for your time--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 13:28, 17 January 2016 (UTC)
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The continuing controversy over a new Board appointment.
Is Wikimedia taking the right approach?
The news media remembers we're still around.
A cheery week.
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A talk with MediaWiki developer : Magnus Manske.
AE sectionA section has been opened on WP:AE about edits you have done. Here is a link.[10] AlbinoFerret 17:37, 27 January 2016 (UTC) The Signpost: 27 January 2016Participate in the new strategy initiative.
Newly appointed trustee leaves following a community outcry.
Board turmoil gets the attention of journalists.
Current research involving Wikipedia.
Some things never change.
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Please dial it downI meant what I wrote about your recent editing in my remarks at AE here.
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Help us continue to publish on a weekly (-ish) basis.
New member María Sefidari joins the Board of Trustees.
James Heilman speaks out about the events leading up to his dismissal from the Board.
Examining the issues at the heart of recent Board disputes.
A survey released, another major departure from the Foundation.
More cases, more problems.
Some sort of sporting contest tops this week's traffic.
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My talkpageI am sure you have better things to do than post on my talk page, such as taking care of patients, writing medical journal articles, and adding substance to Wikipedia. So I am doing you a favor by prohibiting you from ever posting on my talkpage again. I will do the same for you henceforth. Archiving or deleting my talkpage is perfectly fine per Wikipedia policy. Never restore it again. Hope you have a charmed and happy life. Ciao! 70.124.133.228 (talk) 19:43, 13 February 2016 (UTC) The Signpost: 10 February 2016
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A new column that examines the articles that are helping to fight systemic bias
One article, three lists, and five images attained featured status this past week
The biggest annual event in America takes over Wikipedia viewership
The news for the nerd inside of us
The American Supreme Court justice's impact on the life of a Wikipedia editor
Women's History Month worldwide online edit-a-thon
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The Board of Trustees may be deciding the direction of the Foundation.
Parting words from a WMF employee,
Another grim week in traffic statistics.
Wiki Loves Africa photo competition focuses on continent’s varied fashion traditions from north, south, east, and west.
Committee motions and business.
Newly promoted featured content.
Community technical news. Regarding MEDRS talk page discussionIn this post, you said, "David Tornheim — to me is seems you are the one who assumed bad faith." Please explain how I have assumed bad faith. --David Tornheim (talk) 10:24, 28 February 2016 (UTC)
Thank you for being one of Wikipedia's top medical contributors!
Thanks again :) -- Doc James along with the rest of the team at Wiki Project Med Foundation 03:59, 29 February 2016 (UTC) You mean this?This - Talk:Bipolar_disorder/Archive_7#Image_removal is the discussion you mean? Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 11:59, 7 March 2016 (UTC)
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A tumultuous time at the Wikimedia Foundation
Newly promoted articles and images.
Politics and wrestling top the traffic statistics.
Current academic research about the encyclopedia and related projects.
The WMF reports on incoming requests. ANI discussionWP:ANI#Problems at TfD. Feel free to explain your reading of "speedy keep" there. Fram (talk) 19:41, 9 March 2016 (UTC) Close of template for deletion discussionI see that as really unwise and is not good for you, WP:MED, nor the research project. The decision is not WP:SNOW as there is not a string of !votes in one direction, and there are grounds to say you are not independent. And you obviously have strong feelings. Please self-revert. If you think it is close-able now, you can ask an admin to close it at AN. Thanks. Jytdog (talk) 19:42, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
As a non-admin, you should not make controversial closures, a principle accepted by the community many times. Additionally, your closure clearly expresses an opinion for the deletion or inclusion of the template, against WP:INVOLVED, disregarding the arguments made for its deletion, instead unjustifiably discounting the arguments of the editors to !voted to delete. Esquivalience t 19:50, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
Warning wrongI have put a message on User_talk:130.160.125.1 disagreeing with your warning to them. And a final warning when the previous edits look okay is just wrong too. Dmcq (talk) 21:51, 9 March 2016 (UTC)
Perhaps, but seeing as the IP address links to a University, it is likely shared by multiple users. To ban on just two edits comes off as overkill. 130.160.195.6 (talk) 00:33, 10 March 2016 (UTC) I saw nothing disruptive about what they did. Perhaps you could explain your reasoning thanks. Dmcq (talk) 02:24, 10 March 2016 (UTC) The Signpost: 09 March 2016
Controversy, change, and everything between.
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A look at the future of our parent foundation.
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Your detailed look at one of Wikipedia's largest contests.
By night, she smites trolls on the Internet with positive punishment: for each harassing email she receives, one Wikipedia article on a woman in science is created.
Wherein I am STILL fucking angry about systemic bias and am highlighting kick-ass articles we created and improved this month in our never-ending quest to fix it.
The Oscars, Super Tuesday, and Super Saturday"
MfD nomination of Wikipedia:Verbage
WP:ANEW action pendingI am preparing a WP:ANEW case against you, and a WP:AE one simultaneously. This destructive editwarring and the personal attacks stop now, or they will be stopped later. — SMcCandlish ☺ ☏ ¢ ≽ʌⱷ҅ᴥⱷʌ≼ 17:57, 16 March 2016 (UTC) Notice of Edit warring noticeboard discussion
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Parties could not agree on extending the 2009 agreement.
Two board members on stage at the popular yearly event.
The road ahead for the WMF.
Wikipedia news sparks editing disagreements.
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Time to move abroad.
The popular podcast returns.
A Deutschland anniversary. activated depression articleDo you have a copy of that activated depression article? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Beneficii (talk • contribs) 19:10, 20 March 2016 (UTC)
Thanks! I was able to make the update (ref 5): https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mixed_affective_state&oldid=711273987 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Beneficii (talk • contribs) 00:55, 22 March 2016 (UTC) ?Why did you archive an item that had been on the page for only three hours? WhatamIdoing (talk) 22:01, 20 March 2016 (UTC) |