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Removal of dead links

Hey, I am sad that replacing the dead link with original content, that the dead link used to point to is not acceptable. The article was restored with 100% original wording and no promotional materials were added. I added a similar link 2 weeks ago, that I re-wrote by hand from the original magazine and that was reviewed and accepted. If you believe that should be removed you can see it from my IP history. These articles would be gone forever and I kept the content promotions free, I understand that the website is not considered a real source and has promotional materials on other pages, but not on the dead link replacements. I really hope that you will re-consider or at-least take a second look. Have a great weekend. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 115.79.40.92 (talk) 20:46, 16 August 2019 (UTC)

Out of curiosity...

Have you ever considered making a run for adminship? We really need candidates who work in COI and anti-spam areas. Just thought I'd ask... GAB 19:54, 9 October 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for asking. Personally, I think I would be a fine level-headed administrator and I know I could contribute more effectively to Misplaced Pages if I were an admin. But I have no interest in subjecting myself to RFA. Deli nk (talk) 22:21, 9 October 2018 (UTC)

That's unfortunate, but entirely understandable. Please let me know if you might change your mind :) GAB 23:38, 9 October 2018 (UTC)

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Spelling changes

Hello. In reply to the message you kindly left me regarding recent changes that I made (you didn't specify exactly what changes so I'm a little in the dark as to which specific changes you mean), you referred me to the Misplaced Pages MoS. I respectfully point out the following excerpts: "When either of two styles are acceptable it is inappropriate for a Misplaced Pages editor to change from one style to another unless there is some substantial reason for the change." - which I interpret as saying, if an acceptable (as defined in the MoS) style has been used, it should be retained. Much of the MoS describes what is acceptable. In the interests of universality and commonality (in my interpretation), this guideline is given: "Use universally accepted terms rather than those less widely distributed". This in combination with the previous excerpt gives very clear guidance that where an original style has used a less widely distributed term, it is justified and acceptable to correct that term to the more widely distributed term. If you would like to let me know exactly which edit has raised this concern for you, we can have a potentially more constructive and detailed discussion. Thanks. - TienShan0 (talk) 11:24, 20 March 2019 (UTC)TienShan0

The issue is that changing one language variation (such as American spelling) to another language variation (such as British spelling) can be problematic. The Misplaced Pages policy that I shared with you says that topics tied strongly to one region should use that region's spelling and if there isn't a strong connection to one region, the spelling already established in that article should be retained. Therefore, for example, when you changed the established spelling at drill bit from one language variation to another, and when you changed the spelling in masonite, an article about an American topic using American spelling, to use British spelling, then you are acting contrary to this policy. Other editors that have consistently violated this policy in the past, as you have been doing in most of your recent edits, have been blocked from editing. Deli nk (talk) 13:21, 20 March 2019 (UTC)

Withania somnifera

Hi there, you recently removed an edit that I made to the ashwagandha page, in which I attempted to unbias study information from 'no evidence for any effect' to 'preliminary evidence, further studies needed'. As making a change like that has been discussed on the talk page through several contributors, I'm curious what's considered wrong with an edit like that? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Beyvca (talk • contribs) 19:13, 17 April 2019 (UTC)

The changes you made to the article text were inconsistent with the references used to support that text. Deli nk (talk) 12:19, 22 April 2019 (UTC)

Bars and Melody page

Hi

Can I please tell you that the information on the Charlie Lenehan part was true information until you changed it back. I’m telling you he lives in Cologne Germany not South Gloucestershire if you don’t believe me look it up on their Twitter Babinacox19 (talk) 07:56, 6 May 2019 (UTC)

OK, I restored the location. But I think the dating relationships need to have a reliable source to be included. Deli nk (talk) 14:42, 7 May 2019 (UTC)

Hot Tub page

Hi. I got a message that you removed a change and link I left on this page. When I checked the page it was missing some parts from history which I researched and wrote about. I added this with a link to the post on the history of the hot tub. Looking at some of the other references, many were similar to my site (with less info) as well as some seeming to go to pages with potential sales material. So, I wanted to approach and challenge the removal of the info I added and link for reference as I believe it was quite relevant to the material on the page. Thanks in advance for going through this. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sean mccammon (talk • contribs) 10:24, 20 June 2019 (UTC)

In general, you should not be using your own writing as a reference for Misplaced Pages content. See WP:COI for additional details. I think a more authorative source is needed (what historical sources did you use for writing your website?) If there are other references in the article that you think are sales material or otherwise inappropriate, please feel free to remove them. Deli nk (talk) 22:07, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

Lock and Keys page

Hi, I personally will not lose anything if this link is removed. But visitors will not be able to see how the keys from 2 to 17 centuries of our era really looked. These are real photos of keys made by professional photographers. But, at your choice) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Berendei (talk • contribs) 22:04, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

That's what Wikimedia Commons is for. Please consider uploading the photos there if they have the appropriate license. Deli nk (talk) 22:06, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

Finbar

You should change Finbar back — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:8801:3300:1068:4C34:D759:C213:9634 (talk) 17:56, 10 August 2019 (UTC)

Yes, that's what I've been doing. Deli nk (talk) 18:10, 10 August 2019 (UTC)