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Dear Dougweller
Are you an wikipedia-employee??? If yes, Jimmy Wales must know about you. If no , what is ur authority to create absurd pages with wrong informations ?
I don't care about what you think , and i don't want people to get wrong informations. So,please co-operate.
New User
Dear Sir, I am new here. And whatever article or edit I do. Is being removed. can you suggest me to any group. In Article Calcutta Leather Complex only one topic was copy paste, and I even mentioned the souce in article. Still instead of helped by other user to make it right. it is being nominated in speedy deletion. It will be very kind of you Sir to help me write my first article.
Thanking You
Your Faithfully Jawaid Alam — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jawaid1504 (talk • contribs) 03:16, 6 October 2014 (UTC)
Publius Enigma
Dear Sir, I am trying to protect the integrity of wikipedia by removing lies from the Publius Enigma page. I am not in an edit war, the other editors of that page may be. I bet they complained in the first place right ? This is because, given the references I have given, they have run out of options for their objective. I am merely defending the referenced edits I made which accurately represent the truth and history of the story. (Yanickborg (talk) 10:18, 6 October 2014 (UTC))
- Replying on editor's talk page explaining OR, edit-warring. Dougweller (talk) 10:32, 6 October 2014 (UTC)
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Help with a POV editor
Hi Doug. At your convenience could you take a look at the recent editing on Gold bug? Adnarkey has been aggressively editing that article in a manner that clearly is agenda oriented. See his commentary on the talk page. You can also take a look at the discussion on my talk page (which keeps getting modified) and on the talk page of the article where my comment was deleted. I am refraining from further intervention out of deference to 3RR but this is pretty naked POV pushing. I would prefer that this be handled without recourse to the NPOV board or ANI and was hoping you could drop a friendly line to that end. A few other editors and I have spent a lot of time cleaning up some of the articles that have been used to promote gold buggery by the usual suspects and I'd like to maintain a neutral tone. Although I am more used to agenda pushing from the other side, either way it's still a no no. Thanks for your time... -Ad Orientem (talk) 01:45, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
- Well that was a bit more unpleasant than I was hoping for. I think that for about 30 seconds or so I actually wished I was an Admin. On which note I think I am going to lie down. Thanks for the help. -Ad Orientem (talk) 19:14, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
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Oh, hi Dougweller! How are you? And keep up the good work! :) --Allen 01:48, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
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Biographies of Living Persons (What is What is Not)
In regards to your recent deletion of a full section.
Besides the topic in question not being a Biography of a living person; Facts are facts and they are presented neutrally without disparagement to any person mentioned.
If you recommend something an then sell it; that is a factual relationship that was adequately demonstrated within the entry.
Invoking BLP in clearly inapplicable cases has a chilling effect on discussion Because of the importance of BLP, and the extra sanctions administrators may invoke to enforce it, citing BLP in inappropriate circumstances can be seen as a Godwin's Law type of argument, which serves to alienate and bully other editors. Editors who cry "BLP!" in an inappropriate context should be warned that such stifles free discussion, and that they may be blocked for disruptive editing if invoking BLP as justification for an edit when BLP clearly did not apply.
Iotablue (talk) 13:31, 7 October 2014 (UTC)lotablueIotablue (talk) 13:31, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
User:Iotablue:Please read the policy you are claiming isn't being violated. It clearly states "This page in a nutshell: Material about living persons added to any Misplaced Pages page must be written with the greatest care and attention to verifiability, neutrality, and avoidance of original research." Anyone who inserts this again is liable to be blocked if they've been warned. Dougweller (talk) 13:39, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
Hy-Brasil
For the attention of Mr. Douglas Weller:
I am unclear as to why you persist in reversing my edits to the 'Popular Culture' section of the Misplaced Pages article on Hy-Brasil. I only came to know about this mythical island as a result of reading Gerald Killingworth's book of the (almost) same name, "Hy Brazil". Out of a desire to improve the article, I sought to edit it in order to make mention of the very book that had led me there. I provided several citations after your initial reversion (which claimed that no articles existed to corroborate the book's existence) but you reversed my edit a second time. The reason you then gave was that the book was 'self-published' and that this should count against it. But, with respect, may I ask why you adopt such a snooty policy? To be sure, a lot of self-published fiction is dross; but could you, in all good faith, defend the existence of The Eye of Argon ("the apotheosis of bad writing") or Battlefield Earth ("...atrociously written, windy and out of control"), both of which are, nevertheless, published works? Self-publication seems a somewhat arbitrary yardstick to use when determining what does and doesn't count as relevant to Misplaced Pages.
Out of interest, have you read "Hy Brazil"? It's really rather good. And no, I am not the author, just a fan. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chithecynic (talk • contribs) 15:05, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
- Chithecynic, I guess bottom line is that if we had no criteria, anyone could promote their favorite book or their own book in articles. Thus we have this concept of WP:NOTABILITY which guides us for articles, and we normally use this in sections such as popular culture. We also should look at the significance of entries in such sections as well - just because the author or book is notable enough to have an article, should the book, video game, film, etc be included? This is not a comment on quality of course. Dougweller (talk) 12:30, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- Dougweller, thank you for the explanation. That seems reasonable to me. Glad it wasn't a reflection of literary snobbery ;-)
- User:Chithecynic Nope, I read self-published Kindle books - some are dreadful some are pretty good! Dougweller (talk) 10:34, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
You've abused your power as a Misplaced Pages administrator.
"I understand why you did this but such changes virtually always require discussion, and that has already taken place at Talk:Oriya language#Requested move. I've reverted you. Dougweller (talk) 11:22, 5 October 2014 (UTC)"
How long are we going to "virtually" discuss about something already ratified by the Indian Government?
'Orissa' IS NOT 'Orissa', it is Odisha and 'Oriya' IS Odia.
I see the "talking" about changing the name to something that is OFFICIALLY correct has been going on for more than a YEAR now.
'Oriya' is incorrect and keeping it as such is injustice and obstruction to truthful knowledge.
How long are we going to "discuss" and when are we actually going to "do?"
Please don't let Misplaced Pages be as corrupt as I think it is.
Let the people of Odisha have their Justice.
— Preceding unsigned comment added by JusticeIsTheOnlyRightRight (talk • contribs) 19:47, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker) Moved to bottom, per convention, leaving AGF template on user's talk page. Ian.thomson (talk) 19:56, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
- User:JusticeIsTheOnlyRightRight, I can't have abused my power as an Administrator as I've not used it. I've simply reverted you and explained what you need to do if you think the change you want is appropriate. I really don't care what it's called. I think a move request would probably be successful as we already have Odisha. I don't know why you are unwilling to follow normal procedure. You also broke links and as I recall changed the name of a source. That's not constructive. Since you don't seem to want to do this yourself, I've started Talk:Oriya language#Requested moves where you should put your case. Read the earlier move request first and read Talk:Odisha where there was a successful move request. Please be a bit more civil and don't assume that Misplaced Pages is corrupt just because you were reverted (properly). Dougweller (talk) 20:23, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
Dougweller, thank you for submitting a move request on my behalf.
However, your reply 20:23, 7 October 2014 (UTC), clearly shows you do not demonstrate respectfulness towards humanity. I think your statement "I really don't care what it's called." IS ABSOLUTELY denigrating and degrading. I will believe by "it" you mean the name either 'Oriya' or 'Odia'. I do not know if you were intentionally ambiguous in your usage of the word "it" as to make pretext for escape in later discourse. If you have no regard for a constituent of humanity, then please do not involve yourself with it. Please remember, the people of Odisha have been giving injustice and your attitude of carelessness is inappropriate and unprofessional. Moreover, we fix problems by fixing them, NOT by pointing out other problems. I believe you have made an attempt to point out my faults and attempt to embarrass me publicly. Intriguingly enough, you didn't mention "You also broke links and as I recall changed the name of a source. That's not constructive. " previously. Was that statement out of petty revenge?
May I ask how to be a "bit more civil", you sure seem like the person to know that answer.
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.
Let the people of Odisha have their Justice. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JusticeIsTheOnlyRightRight (talk • contribs) 21:07, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
Unresolved vandalism
Since you were the only administrator who cared to comment on this report, may I ask you what would you have done in my place to stop this now obvious WP:SNEAKY vandal? Thanks. Windroff (talk) 23:39, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
- Windroff Reported it to the Admin who commented, as you've done. I've imposed a 24 hour block. If it continues after that let me know. Thanks. Dougweller (talk) 12:38, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- Thank you. I'll revert his editions, hopefully there'll be no need for further intervention. Windroff (talk) 21:59, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
"Hindu theology"
Hello. Please see this. --Omnipaedista (talk) 09:22, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
Glastonbury Festival IN AVALON
Vandalism--151.46.169.17 (talk) 11:39, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
What is your problem ?
What is your problem North Africa Is A Part Of Africa You People On Misplaced Pages Have Issues To Work Out ! ! ! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Truthfinder1011 (talk • contribs) 19:35, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- (talk page stalker)I wasn't aware that the entire African continent consisted of solely West Africa. Oh, wait, it doesn't, there's a North Africa that's actually not the same as West Africa. Ian.thomson (talk) 20:01, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- Naughty United Nations, putting Western Sahara into North Africa. Dougweller (talk) 20:44, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- Danger danger, OP has "truth" in username... --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:12, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- Why haven't we included "usernames with 'Truth' in them" at WP:IU? Is there some sort of drinking game that involves spotting such users? Ian.thomson (talk) 21:18, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- I came here with popcorn hoping to read some interesting comments. Can I have my ticket refunded please? ;) Dusti 21:40, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- Why haven't we included "usernames with 'Truth' in them" at WP:IU? Is there some sort of drinking game that involves spotting such users? Ian.thomson (talk) 21:18, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
- Danger danger, OP has "truth" in username... --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:12, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
Why would i do something so stupid
There is not one chance on earth that i would tell you that kind of information! You are a stranger I am a year 7 student and we learn about stranger danger lol. I think that you should be aware that this site can tell people false info and that many schools get into trouble if they use it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Susie0susie (talk • contribs) 08:35, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
- Just to clarify, I was trying to find the name of her school so we could discuss the vandalism project they are doing - 100 students tasked to add false information to Misplaced Pages. Dougweller (talk) 09:10, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
- Doug, there may be a hint in the history of the thylacine article. An IP based in Darwin, Australia, made an edit which was reverted by Cluebot about three minutes before Susie0susie's account was registered. Susie0susie's edit was made a few minutes later and reverted by Materialscientist (as you are aware), and was similar to that of the IP. Could a check establish if Susie0susie was editing from a similar location - it could give a location and timeframe to look for other edits? Also, should this be brought up on a noticeboard? 125.168.185.45 (talk) 07:26, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
Abuse?
I'm not here to "abuse" anyone. "I would really appreciate it if you don't further abuse one of our most abused editors". What are you talking about? Who is this "most abused editor", exactly? Doc talk 09:46, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
- @Doc9871: I'm another editor asking you to stop posting in that section at ANI—the subject is whether certain abuse should be documented, and if so, how. The abuse is not of the bad-word variety where editor A said nasty things about editor B—it concerns issues with real-world consequences. Per WP:DENY, it is not a good idea to explain everything in public (particularly when offering such an explanation would invite retaliation with possible real-world consequences). The issue is being discussed at Misplaced Pages's most public noticeboard, with a lot of clueful editors and admins watching. The fact that no one with knowledge of the situation is concerned about the IP shows that there is nothing to be concerned about. Johnuniq (talk) 10:16, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
I am abusing one of our most abused editors. Who is it? Is it a big secret only for the clueful to know? Who is this unjustly abused editor, pray tell? Doc talk 10:53, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
- I called out Doc's input on the ANI thread more strongly than Doug, but their post here is beyond oblivious, it's rampantly idiotic. The IP is editing logged-out, and experienced editors are explaining why, and so you want us to name him in public. Really? And also don't worry, we got your clever hint about Manchester. Gee. But I sympathise with your dislike of being kept in the dark; perhaps somebody who trusts you (rules me out, though) may be prepared to e-mail you the name. Bishonen | talk 12:06, 9 October 2014 (UTC).
- And I've called you out on your blatant misuse of "trust" by green lighting edits from a banned user. I got the name of the IP, Bishzilla. I could care less if you trust me, as you like to suck up to those you think will eventually run this site. Good luck. Doc talk 06:27, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
- User:User:Doc9871, who is this banned user you are accusing User:Bishonen of greenlighting? Dougweller (talk) 06:33, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
- She knows. This wasn't a recent thing. But it was a user who was banned by the community and remains banned. But we no longer know that, and they are free to sock again. Doc talk 06:36, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
- I'm another user asking you to drop this. If you think the IP in question was a sock of a banned user you are wrong. There is a wide swathe of editors who know the background here. You obviously don't. DeCausa (talk) 06:43, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
- Wrong. I do know who the user is. I'm not as clueless as you think. And I will not prove it by revealing it here. Thanks a bunch. Doc talk 06:48, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
- The user I'm referring to with Bish, and the user who this IP actually is, and the most notorious Manchester editor: they are 3 different people. That's all you get out of me. For the "clueful". Yeesh. Doc talk 06:53, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
- And I've called you out on your blatant misuse of "trust" by green lighting edits from a banned user. I got the name of the IP, Bishzilla. I could care less if you trust me, as you like to suck up to those you think will eventually run this site. Good luck. Doc talk 06:27, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
- I called out Doc's input on the ANI thread more strongly than Doug, but their post here is beyond oblivious, it's rampantly idiotic. The IP is editing logged-out, and experienced editors are explaining why, and so you want us to name him in public. Really? And also don't worry, we got your clever hint about Manchester. Gee. But I sympathise with your dislike of being kept in the dark; perhaps somebody who trusts you (rules me out, though) may be prepared to e-mail you the name. Bishonen | talk 12:06, 9 October 2014 (UTC).
- You should clarify, Doc9871, because I've no idea what banned user you're referring to and I'm not even sure what "greenlighting" means. I'll say this, though: if you know of any way to stop a banned user from freely socking again, that's quite a breakthrough on your part, because up to now it has been impossible. Some of the most long-time banned trolls are roaming the site as we speak. How hard is it to create a throwaway account, or use an open proxy? Bishonen | talk 10:21, 11 October 2014 (UTC).
- Of course you know who I'm talking about! Are you joking?! And in not even thinly veiled terms you have called me an incompetent idiot who is unworthy of trust around here. This is terrible form for an admin. Especially considering that I've been here for a long time, with not even one single (non-accidental) block. I don't care about being cutsie and popular here. I am not here to make wiki-pals with anyone. I will call it like I see it. Seeya. Doc talk 04:04, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
- You were arguably incompetent. That you are now claiming cluefulness is likely only because someone (Nil Einne) has emailed my identity to you. Until that was done, you were dabbling in something about which you knew nothing merely to make some sort of point about an unrelated discussion elsewhere in which you had failed to get your way. You chose to ignore the advice offered by several people of good standing, including admins, and to push the matter here and elsewhere in a rather idiotic manner. I still doubt whether you really understand what has been going on regarding me, in part because some of it is sub judice anyway and because the history is long, but I guess I'll have to assume that you have in fact now done your homework based on the email that you received.
- It really would be best if you dropped this entire thing, Doc, because it is just leading you into more and more dead ends where common sense prevents people from explaining things to you. Nothing on Misplaced Pages is entirely "open", as much as the world and its dog might think otherwise. - Sitush (talk) 04:42, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
- Are you trying to rub my nose in something? "Bad dog!" Piss off. Doc talk 07:10, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
- Not trying to rub your nose in anything. "The world and his dog" is just a turn of phrase and, I think, has also been the title to a song. Google it anyway and I'm sure you'll find a shedload of hits. - 2.125.151.139 (talk) 08:13, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
Other business
Hi Mr. Dougweller, I am a practicing muslim. I have read the Quran. I go to Islamic seminars and I know what Jihad is all about and I've been learning about it from childhood not from books written by authors and by people who have no clue about islam or the jihad unlike you. Before reverting back my changes Id like you to read the Quran, the hadith, walk into a mosque and ask the imam about Jihad and if the changes I've made are wrong. And the subtopics I've covered are more detailed than your previously entered information on the page and I am gonna add more detail to it. If you think what I have put into the article is wrong you may verify the information first because all your putting into this article is negativity.
Thank you, — Preceding unsigned comment added by Asdfg12344 (talk • contribs) 15:36, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
Mussolini
Hi Dougweller. Could you please proofread this passage on Mussolini, the Wal Wal border skirmish and the local slave trade and make sure it's ok? I've explained the 'emancipation' situation here. An anonymous ip removed the passage a few minutes after I had contextualized it. Best regards, Middayexpress (talk) 16:22, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
- Sorry to be slow, too many demands and then there's real life. Is there a source linking the Friedman/James stuff to the next 2 sentences? Otherwise it's OR. Dougweller (talk) 17:59, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
Osgoode Hall law school page
Hi, would you please restore the Osgoode Hall Law School Page to before TheRedPenofDoom removed a whole bunch of things and then protect it again? Or alternatively, could we get a senior administrator to arbitrate? The changes by Red pen of doom are unacceptable imo. Thanks. Alcoxnow (talk) 20:12, 9 October 2014 (UTC)Alcoxnow
QUEST
sir, i am trying to give set of links as a welcome note to new users using Twinkle because majority of new users are not aware of policies and guidelines of Misplaced Pages. I want to give it each new user account, now is it all right to do so????
thanks Owais khursheed (talk) 12:07, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
User:68.100.172.139
Hi. You blocked this IP 4 days ago for one week, but I'm sure when s/he comes back, s/he'll start reverting the other users' edits and making vandalism. I'm really worried about this situation. Also why didn't you move Uthman ibn Affan to Uthman? No one commented on its talk page about changing the title. So can we do it now? Keivan.f 13:14, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
- Nope. Someone has objected to it, so I started the formal process. We have to wait to see what the IP does. Dougweller (talk) 18:09, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
Requesting a block
Of Ret.Prof, for attempting to turn ANI into a WP:SOAPBOX for his personal grievances. See Andrevan admonished. Please note that I don't make such requests lightly. This is the first time in 9 years I have requested a block on anyone. Ignocrates (talk) 15:56, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
- Ignocrates, I thought of that but I think I'm too involved, sorry.
- Not a problem. I'm going to open a new thread at ANI and that should take care of any perceived conflicts. Thanks anyway. Ignocrates (talk) 18:18, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
- A request for a block has been filed at ANI. Ignocrates (talk) 18:31, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
- Not a problem. I'm going to open a new thread at ANI and that should take care of any perceived conflicts. Thanks anyway. Ignocrates (talk) 18:18, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
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Persistent vandalism on the Chuck Lavine page
Hey, I'm writing here because I'm a new user and trying to figure out how to deal with the situation on the Chuck Lavine page without violating the 3-reverts rule. I made a series of changes to the page after seeking consensus and getting advice- specifically I tried to bring the page into compliance with WIKI:BLP and NPOV, as well as add useful citations and make the format more similar to other politicians' pages. I think the result was factual, neutral and useful, though I'm obviously wide open to criticism (like I said, I'm new here).
However, there's been a consistent effort by one user (going by multiple names) to add back in the objectionable material (I'm particularly irritated with unsourced allegations, for example that Lavine installed red light cameras in exchange for campaign donations from the system's manufacturer). After you blocked NYRAMBLERR (thank you for that), two more users (Modforsquad and then Radman23) made the exact same edits NYRAMBLERR had. I suspect, though obviously can't prove, they are the same person and are using multiple usernames to create the illusion of consensus (they are also ignoring my attempts to reach out on the talk page).
Please advise on how best to proceed.
NYRambler (talk) 03:28, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
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