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| Hi Bbb23 - I have just tagged for speedy delete ] once again under G11. I notice that this page has twice been rejected at AfC, and previously deleted under both A7 and G11 twice, but the ] responsible for it keeps creating it again. Last time, you warned the user they would be blocked if they kept creating inappropriate pages. I will assume good faith, but as I am not familiar with previous versions, I don't know if this user has any regard for the feedback they are receiving. Can you check out the page, and consider blocking the user? Thanks ] (]) 07:17, 28 February 2014 (UTC) | |||
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I agree it's a hoax, but not quite blatant enough for CSD. The weather's cold, and our backs should be covered... Peridon (talk) 13:16, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
- Peridon, no problem, it's good to get another administrator's input. Thanks for taking it to AfD.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:33, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
Brokey Yacht Club
You speedily deleted this article although I was under the impression that we were discussing its merits on its talk page (which you also deleted - along with its history). I also had, I believed, remedied its faults and received no indication to the contrary... Can you please reinstate? --Akigka (talk) 23:08, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
- No, but I can WP:USERFY it. If you wish me to do that, I strongly urge you to submit the article to WP:AFC so you get feedback rather than taking it live directly and risk another speedy deletion.--Bbb23 (talk) 23:18, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
- Sure, I'd love to. I just wasn't aware that there was such a sophisticated process for starting articles on the English wp... --Akigka (talk) 23:22, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
- Heh, not sure if I've ever heard anyone call it "sophisticated", but it does provide a collaborative step in the creation process that can be very helpful. Anyway, the article is now at User:Akigka/Brokey Yacht Club.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:05, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- Thank you :) --Akigka (talk) 09:55, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- Heh, not sure if I've ever heard anyone call it "sophisticated", but it does provide a collaborative step in the creation process that can be very helpful. Anyway, the article is now at User:Akigka/Brokey Yacht Club.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:05, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- Sure, I'd love to. I just wasn't aware that there was such a sophisticated process for starting articles on the English wp... --Akigka (talk) 23:22, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
Maduro
The official term was on 8 march. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Panam2014 (talk • contribs) 16:21, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- Your saying it doesn't make it so. The body says March 5 and is sourced.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:24, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- — Preceding unsigned comment added by Panam2014 (talk • contribs) 16:46, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- Your source is in conflict with the sources already in the article. I suggest you take the issue to the article talk page if you want to discuss a resolution.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:29, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- We could talk in the discussion page of Maduro. --Panam2014 (talk) 08:32, 25 February 2014 (UTC)
- Your source is in conflict with the sources already in the article. I suggest you take the issue to the article talk page if you want to discuss a resolution.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:29, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
- — Preceding unsigned comment added by Panam2014 (talk • contribs) 16:46, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
Rollback urgently needed
Major breakage across articles like Justin_Bieber. --NeilN 16:32, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
February 2014
Although everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia, we would ask that you assume good faith while interacting with other editors.
Hey, I'd appreciate it if you didn't accuse me of being on a "campaign" for nominating pretty obviously non-notable articles for deletion. I wouldn't have such a problem with this were it not the entirety of the reason you gave for reverting me. I'd encourage you to engage in discussion instead of making accusations in reverts in the future. Inanygivenhole (talk) 03:50, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
- The "campaign" comment was well-deserved given your history. The first page you tagged for speedy deletion, Chomskybot, was a long-standing article that had been nominated for deletion before and kept by the community. Yet, rather than take it back to AfD, which would be acceptable if you felt that the first discussion's outcome was flawed, you took it straight to speedy deletion. I rejected the tag with the following edit summary: "I won't delete an article that has been kept by the community in an AfD - you can start another AfD if you wish". No accusation, just descriptive polite guidance, assuming perhaps that you didn't know about the previous discussion. However, when I then evaluated two more articles, all related to Chomsky, that you tagged, my original assumption of good faith vanished. Even then, my campaign comment was rather mild. Plus, I noticed that in your recent contribution history, you have taken other Chomsky-related articles to AfD, including yet another second nomination, as well as adding notability tags to two more. You may be right that some of these articles don't pass notability guidelines. That's not up to me; it's up to the community, but your behavior smacks of an agenda.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:05, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
- Your most recent comment gives your baseless accusation more perspective. You are groundlessly accusing me of going on a "campaign" against Chomsky-related articles, when in fact my edit history shows that it's not that at all: in my usual browsing I came across a fair number of articles with sketchy notability, and it just so happened that the text generation script articles led me, via Chomskybot, to Chomsky's family members of questionable notability. This is the picture that even a glance at my edit history would have shown. As for Chomskybot, I was unaware of the previous AfD, being under the impression that Twinkle checked for that sort of thing before tagging for speedy deletion. I implore you again to assume good faith in the future. Your behavior is rather disturbing for an administrator. What is the agenda you're accusing me of? I'd love to see what you come up with for that. Inanygivenhole (talk) 21:55, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
Jude Enemy
Some of the socks you tagged are obviously User:Jude Enemy. I changed the tags. See my contributions list. 88.113.156.129 (talk) 16:43, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
- I noticed before you came here. I don't know who you are, but, regardless, I believe you're absolutely right, and I appreciate the changes. I always assumed when I blocked the first editor that they were a sock of someone else - just didn't know who. Thanks.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:46, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
Nationality
Isn't N. R. Narayana Murthy an Indian?? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tharun S Yadla (talk • contribs) 21:02, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
- Yes, but it's not necessary to put nationality in the infobox if the place of birth makes it clear what the subject's nationality is.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:06, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
consider undeleting Ron Eschete
Hi Bbb23. Im requesting that you restore the Ron Eschete article if it's possible. My citation abilities are weak and I was hoping someone else would do it rather than have me do it the old way that gets written over anyway. Ron Eschete is extremely notable and has many mainsteam media links available. He is arguably the best living block chord style jazz guitarist in the world. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.102.74.238 (talk) 21:46, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
- User:Zzzzjazzzz created the article. I'd rather you log in and make the same request. I won't restore it, but I would be willing to WP:USERFY it for the registered account.--Bbb23 (talk) 23:27, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
- Ok Bbb23 I'm logged in. Go ahead and WP:USERFY to my account User:Zzzzjazzzz. Thanks — Preceding undated comment added 19:52, 24 February 2014 (UTC)
- Thanks, it's done and located at User:Zzzzjazzzz/Ron Eschete. After you finish working on it, I strongly suggest you submit it to WP:AFC rather than move it directly into article space.--Bbb23 (talk) 02:09, 25 February 2014 (UTC)
- Ok Bbb23 I'm logged in. Go ahead and WP:USERFY to my account User:Zzzzjazzzz. Thanks — Preceding undated comment added 19:52, 24 February 2014 (UTC)
Thanks for the speedy decline and the CU endorse
Hi Bbb23.
As I mentioned in the new SPI case, I really don't like doing this sort of stuff. You're right: I was too quick on the trigger to tag the article as a hoax - I should have done my research first. I'd just come back from a brief trip to Tasmania, and was looking forward to writing a few articles about art works I'd seen at Museum of Old and New Art. (Believe the hype: it's an art gallery for people who would never think of going to an art gallery, and it is just... wow.) But that's no excuse.
Something that really annoys me about the "Katrina Villegas" thing is that she or he could write articles about real and notable entertainers from the Philippines, but seems to chose not to.
Thanks again. Pete AU aka --Shirt58 (talk) 11:34, 24 February 2014 (UTC)
As11ley edit warring
Hi. I believe that As11ley made be restarting the iOS 7 edit war with this edit. Another editor approached me about it on my talk page and I thought I should pass it along. gsk 19:03, 24 February 2014 (UTC)
Russian-speaking Ukraine
Thought I'd let you know that since the page protection expired the same editor is back making the same edits. Perhaps protect for a longer duration, 6 months to a year? Cheers — MusikAnimal 22:36, 24 February 2014 (UTC)
- The last one was six months. I did a year. I came close to making it indefinite, but at least we won't be bothered by it for a while.--Bbb23 (talk) 02:12, 25 February 2014 (UTC)
Mike Harmon Racing
I don't think this was a G5 case. The redirect was created by Candleabracadabra (talk · contribs), who isn't blocked or banned... - The Bushranger One ping only 06:04, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
- The Bushranger, I restored the page and undid my closure at RfD. Honestly, I'm not sure I understand the history. I have a little trouble understanding the "tags" (not sure what they're called) wiki adds to certain edits. For example, there's an arrow and the words "Redirected page" next to Candleabracadabra's edit. Then there's an arrow and the word "Created" next to the sock's edit (second edit). I believe I mistakenly thought that the page had been deleted and then created by the sock, although there's no history indicating a deletion in between. Another possibility is I simply didn't notice when I was cleaning up after the sock that he hadn't made the first edit and my eye just went to "Created".
- I'm not sure if you came here simply to point out a technical mistake on my part or because you also felt there was a good, independent reason to restore the page, but rather than go back and forth, I just restored it based on the technicality. BTW, I don't suppose you know of a page on Misplaced Pages that explains those "tags". Regards.--Bbb23 (talk) 13:30, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
- I'm not sure about explaining the tags, but I see what happened here - Candleabracadabra created the redirect, then the sock came to change it - but used (this sort of bracket) for the link instead of ], which meant the software thought an actual page was being created instead of a redirect. My coming here was to ask because of the G5 thing, was all.
- The Bushranger One ping only 21:04, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Misplaced Pages:Tags may help. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 21:13, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
- Thanks, Luke, but that isn't the right kind of tag. However, I found that the little arrow next to the word "Create" was clickable (who knew?), and it took me to WP:AES, which not only explained what happened here but killed some assumptions I've been making for a long time. You learn a lot cleaning up after socks. As for Bushranger and Candleabracadabra, my apologies for messing up.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:32, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
- I'm not sure about explaining the tags, but I see what happened here - Candleabracadabra created the redirect, then the sock came to change it - but used (this sort of bracket) for the link instead of ], which meant the software thought an actual page was being created instead of a redirect. My coming here was to ask because of the G5 thing, was all.
Links Air
You deleted the page on Links Air. Is there a reason as to why you could not have even put up a message indicating the page would be deleted and asking for comments *before* deletion for perhaps a week or so rather than deleting purely on your own opinion ? Pmbma (talk) 09:15, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
- I think you're confusing two different deletion processes. The article was tagged by YSSYguy for speedy deletion (see WP:CSD), which doesn't require a discussion unlike WP:AFD. The decision to delete such a page is made by an administrator after it's tagged. The only problem I see now is YSSYguy should have notified you, the creator, of the tag right after they placed it. Per the template, notifying the creator isn't required but it's generally considered good practice.--Bbb23 (talk) 13:38, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
Shaku india (talk) 12:29, 26 February 2014 (UTC) Shaku india (talk) 12:29, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
You made comments on my editing of Mughal-e-Azam. Pl note that all my editing have been done after talking to the authority on the matter. I have discussed the topic of Mughal-e-Azam with the original producer also the producer of the colour version i.e. Sterling Investment Corporation Pvt Ltd. (Shapoorji Pallonji group)
Therefore, I would appreciate if do not make derogatory remarks about my comments. And if you still do not believe me, let us jointly send a mail to Sterling Investment and ask them the facts and correct the same.
Kgalagadi Breweries Limited
Hi, is there any way I may be able to edit and correct the deleted article - I agree it was a stub, I had hoped that the Botswana community may have helped contribute to the article. The company is a significant one in Botswana terms. I have only visited Botswana once and found little about the company on the internet and so decided to start the article. The tag Misplaced Pages:SD was applied without reasons given. How do I get access to create a better article that might survive future deletion attempts.
If this is not possible - no worries - I will contact an editor in the Botswana community to make a better attempt! &Brew 20:15, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
- I can WP:USERFY it if you wish. Let me know.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:35, 26 February 2014 (UTC)
L32007
Hi Bbb23, hope all is good with you. Just drop you a line re: User:L32007. He's made a number of problematic edits particularly to articles he considers political. He also made this comment to ANi, in which he states "They wouldn't be doing vandalising pages to promote falsehoods if they weren't feminists". He's also started adding material to Feminism and Sexism. Feminism also had more men's rights advocacy added to it by User:Cmguy777 - there maybe something going on off-site (again). Just thought I'd let you know. As usual I'm not going to be able to keep much of an eye on this (I'm down to 1 day a week[REDACTED] time - due to work pressures)--Cailil 14:57, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
Deletion of Instacart page
Hello, my name is Alison and I work in Marketing at Instacart. Instacart is a legitimate and popular same-day delivery service in the United States. We are growing very quickly and expanding to 14 new cities in 2014. Right now, we service the SF Bay Area, Chicago, Boston, Philly and DC. Our model is based on crowdsourcing efforts to make sure that customers get their groceries from their favorite local grocery stores. Customers can use our desktop, Android or iPhone apps to order groceries from more than one store. Our Personal Shoppers will use their smart phone Instacart apps as grocery lists to shop for and delivery groceries in as quickly as one hour!
I would like to re-open and edit the page that you deleted. Please email me if you'd like to discuss further.
Cheers, Alison50.196.166.93 (talk) 21:49, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Alison, you'll first need to read about Conflict of Interest, the fact that Misplaced Pages will never allow you to promote your business via an article, and more importantly the fact that businesses must meet minimum notability standards to be included in an encyclopedia. Since we're not a business directory, not all businesses - especially up and coming ones - meet our strict requirements. Someday when your business does meet them, someone completely unrelated to the company will write something without any prompting at all. DP 21:58, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- Alison, what is the relationship between you or your company and User:Randhirreddy, the creator of the article?--Bbb23 (talk) 23:49, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
RfC/U question
Do you know who is supposed to move a candidate RfC/U to certified after it gets two signatures? Is it me (the opener) or someone else? Misplaced Pages:Requests_for_comment/User_conduct#Instructions_for_this_page --NeilN 23:09, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- Neil: "The users certifying the dispute must be the same users who were involved in the attempt to resolve it."--Bbb23 (talk) 23:43, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- Yes, I understand that, but was unclear who actually confirms it's certified. I guess it's me but that's kind of odd as everything else on Misplaced Pages is double checked by an uninvolved editor. --NeilN 23:52, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- This is outside my area of knowledge as I've almost never gotten involved in RfC/Us or their procedures. What makes you think there's a confirmation? Maybe one of my talk page stalkers has some additional guidance for you.--Bbb23 (talk) 23:56, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- It has to be moved from the "Candidate pages" list to the "Certified pages" list. --NeilN 23:58, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- Right, and as I read it, that's certifying it, which means the sentence I quoted applies. Unless there's something I'm missing. The instructions, obviously, could be worded better, but that's true of a lot of things on Misplaced Pages.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:00, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- Alright, I thought signing the RfC/U was certifying it. I've moved it to the certified list. If I messed up, I'm sure I'll hear about it. Thanks for your guidance. --NeilN 00:13, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- Feel free to tell anyone who criticizes your action that this (certifiable) administrator in his boundless ignorance led you astray.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:15, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- Desysop! Desysop! --NeilN 00:17, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- Feel free to tell anyone who criticizes your action that this (certifiable) administrator in his boundless ignorance led you astray.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:15, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- Alright, I thought signing the RfC/U was certifying it. I've moved it to the certified list. If I messed up, I'm sure I'll hear about it. Thanks for your guidance. --NeilN 00:13, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- Right, and as I read it, that's certifying it, which means the sentence I quoted applies. Unless there's something I'm missing. The instructions, obviously, could be worded better, but that's true of a lot of things on Misplaced Pages.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:00, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
- It has to be moved from the "Candidate pages" list to the "Certified pages" list. --NeilN 23:58, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- This is outside my area of knowledge as I've almost never gotten involved in RfC/Us or their procedures. What makes you think there's a confirmation? Maybe one of my talk page stalkers has some additional guidance for you.--Bbb23 (talk) 23:56, 27 February 2014 (UTC)
- Yes, I understand that, but was unclear who actually confirms it's certified. I guess it's me but that's kind of odd as everything else on Misplaced Pages is double checked by an uninvolved editor. --NeilN 23:52, 27 February 2014 (UTC)