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Sorry to ask, I'm looking for a policy on footballers. It's something along the lines of, if a nationality is causing disruption then it should be removed? I'm sure I've seen it in relation to football articles.
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The reason I'm asking is because there is some disruption over at ]. Any advice? Thanks in advance, ] (]) 17:06, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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:The general rule is - if someone is born in one country but plays for another through e.g. parentage, do not mention the nationality straight after the date of birth (e.g. ]). For Hamza, until he actually plays for Bangladesh, I think saying he is 'English footballer' is fine. If/when he plays for Bangladesh, remove the nationality. ]] 17:15, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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::Lovely, thank you. I was fairly sure I had come across a discussion. Appreciate the advice, ta, ] (]) 17:18, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
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==Tournament Pages==
==About removing items from your talk page==
Hi Giant Snowman, happy new year!


How far advance should pages of major tournaments (World Cup, AFCON etc) be created in advance?
Hi, I noticed that you removed the note I left you earlier today, asking you not to remove tags like {{tl|categorize}} from articles unless you had solved the issue that the tag addressed. Although it's not a policy, it is common courtesy not to delete talk page items unless you have at least responded to them. From ]:
:''Actively erasing non-harassing personal messages without replying (if a reply would be appropriate or polite) will probably be interpreted as hostile. In the past, this kind of behavior has been viewed as ]...''
If you didn't understand something that I wrote, feel free to ask me. But in general, you should leave comments on your talk page (or on a talk page ]) unless they're harassment or personal attacks. | ] <small>]</small> 01:33, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
:No worries! ] can take a little getting used to, and as you said, the technical aspects of the Wiki can too. If something else throws you, don't hesitate to put a question on my talk page. Thanks! | ] <small>]</small> 14:52, 7 October 2006 (UTC)


I'm considering starting a page for UEFA Euro 2036, is it too early?
== Unblock ==


] • ] ⚽ 18:13, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
To look into an autoblock, I'll need some more information -- original blockee, blocking admin, at least. Will check back in a bit. ] 01:01, 12 October 2006 (UTC)


:Same to you! What information is known about the tournament? How much significant coverage is there? ]] 18:34, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
==Bamse==
::Always nice to make acquaintance of a fellow Yorkshireman! 2 potential bidders are known - Poland and Nordics. Precedent suggests bidding process will open later this year with host chosen in late 2027. ] • ] ⚽ 18:58, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
Your ] beat my ] by 6 minutes! I guess we should merge? -- ] ] 18:06, 17 October 2006 (UTC)
:::Maybe create it in draft first? See ]. ]] 19:00, 4 January 2025 (UTC)


==Your comment about me==
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Hi again,
As you have been a major contributor, I was wondering what you think of what I've been doing at ]. ] 12:46, 24 October 2006 (UTC)


I've seen your comment about me on the admin noticeboard. Just to clarify I am a new editor on this account but have been editing on and off for a few years on various IPs but hadn't logged in until recently. I have spent plenty of time reviewing wiki policy and procedure and am very interested in the 'behind the scenes' aspect of wikipedia.
] 22:30, 2 November 2006 (UTC)


] • ] ⚽ 19:51, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
Why are you putting references to Paul Batchelder on the ] entry ?
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Hi Mr. Snowman,
== Hello pip ==


I want to sincerely apologize for my actions and I realize that we both were getting frustrated and I apologize for that.
Having fun in Newcastle? Or are all the Geordies getting on your nerves?
--] 00:17, 16 November 2006 (UTC)


I'm starting to realize your point regarding the inexperience and I'm starting to realize although it is true and I don't want it to disqualify my vote, I feel like it is necessary to somehow be proactive about.
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I was wondering if you would considering ] me and be a mentor? I know we just argued a few hours ago but I'm realizing I really do need someone to help guide me and with the warning I already got for a satire edit (which was fully my fault), I'm starting to realize that maybe I don't know the Misplaced Pages's ins and outs as I thought.
See ] for my thoughts on this article's current shortcomings. ] 13:16, 23 November 2006 (UTC)


I have been mostly trying to stay behind the scenes and been working on promoting ] but in light of recent events although I'm still working on it, I definitely need someone to mentor me. Would you consider adopting me?
== Footballers ==


Thanks,
I came across a few of your footballer articles during new article patrol. Could you please add sources to the article, so other editors know where the information comes from? - ]|] 19:25, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
] (]) 02:33, 5 January 2025 (UTC) ] (]) 02:33, 5 January 2025 (UTC)


:Thanks for reaching out, and yes, of course more than happy to mentor you as much as I can! ]] 10:07, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
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Advice if you have a mo

Sorry to ask, I'm looking for a policy on footballers. It's something along the lines of, if a nationality is causing disruption then it should be removed? I'm sure I've seen it in relation to football articles. The reason I'm asking is because there is some disruption over at Hamza Choudhury. Any advice? Thanks in advance, Knitsey (talk) 17:06, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

The general rule is - if someone is born in one country but plays for another through e.g. parentage, do not mention the nationality straight after the date of birth (e.g. Riyad Mahrez). For Hamza, until he actually plays for Bangladesh, I think saying he is 'English footballer' is fine. If/when he plays for Bangladesh, remove the nationality. GiantSnowman 17:15, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
Lovely, thank you. I was fairly sure I had come across a discussion. Appreciate the advice, ta, Knitsey (talk) 17:18, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Tournament Pages

Hi Giant Snowman, happy new year!

How far advance should pages of major tournaments (World Cup, AFCON etc) be created in advance?

I'm considering starting a page for UEFA Euro 2036, is it too early?

Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 18:13, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Same to you! What information is known about the tournament? How much significant coverage is there? GiantSnowman 18:34, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
Always nice to make acquaintance of a fellow Yorkshireman! 2 potential bidders are known - Poland and Nordics. Precedent suggests bidding process will open later this year with host chosen in late 2027. Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 18:58, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
Maybe create it in draft first? See WP:AFC. GiantSnowman 19:00, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Your comment about me

Hi again,

I've seen your comment about me on the admin noticeboard. Just to clarify I am a new editor on this account but have been editing on and off for a few years on various IPs but hadn't logged in until recently. I have spent plenty of time reviewing wiki policy and procedure and am very interested in the 'behind the scenes' aspect of wikipedia.

Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 19:51, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Please comment at WP:ANI. Why have you been undertaking botched page moves, why did you mess with my user space draft, and why have you created a RFA for another user? GiantSnowman 19:53, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

I’m not sure what to write here but I ask you read it

Hi Mr. Snowman,

I want to sincerely apologize for my actions and I realize that we both were getting frustrated and I apologize for that.

I'm starting to realize your point regarding the inexperience and I'm starting to realize although it is true and I don't want it to disqualify my vote, I feel like it is necessary to somehow be proactive about.

I was wondering if you would considering "adopting" me and be a mentor? I know we just argued a few hours ago but I'm realizing I really do need someone to help guide me and with the warning I already got for a satire edit (which was fully my fault), I'm starting to realize that maybe I don't know the Misplaced Pages's ins and outs as I thought.

I have been mostly trying to stay behind the scenes and been working on promoting this article but in light of recent events although I'm still working on it, I definitely need someone to mentor me. Would you consider adopting me?

Thanks, Reader of Information (talk) 02:33, 5 January 2025 (UTC) Reader of Information (talk) 02:33, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for reaching out, and yes, of course more than happy to mentor you as much as I can! GiantSnowman 10:07, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
Awesome! Thank you so much! Where do we start? Reader of Information (talk) 14:27, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
You can just ask me any questions if you need help with anything. GiantSnowman 14:31, 5 January 2025 (UTC)
Alright, thanks. I'll ask if I come up with anything. Reader of Information (talk) 14:37, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

ANI Notification

Information icon There is currently a discussion at Misplaced Pages:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you. Footballnerd2007 • talk ⚽ 12:02, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

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