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AWB

Please stop using AWB to correct spelling. 'honourary' is the correct way to spell the word in the Commonwealth; the general rule is that, if the subject is associated with the Commonwealth, British/Canadian spelling should be used. I've just had to correct a series of these. Ironholds (talk) 00:03, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

You would think that when you come across more than sixty spellings of a word like honourary it might have crossed your mind that it was probably not an error. You have now generated a vast amount of work for other editors changing your edits back again. I don't suppose you would be generous enough to do the work yourself? Please be careful with Anglo/American spelling differences. Many thanks 21stCenturyGreenstuff (talk) 00:28, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

I have corrected most of them, but left some Canadian ones (which can go either way). I must say I would have thought an admin, especially one correcting typos, would have been aware of policy in this area. Ironholds (talk) 00:36, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Er, no. Please check, you are wrong. Honorary is the correct spelling worldwide. --John (talk) 03:55, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Plutonium

I have edited the talk page (and the article) explaining what I did and why in some detail. I do not think it is terribly controversial. --98.217.8.46 (talk) 04:48, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

John, I too am surprised that you reverted the anonymous user's edits. Those edits look helpful, and are clearly explained in the edit summary (and now on the talk page as well). Axl ¤ 11:16, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

In John's defence, any removal like that of cited material (esp from an FA), should be "moved to talk" and not simply deleted. But in this case, I too agree that the end result is a better article. So John's gut reaction was correct, IMO. --mav (talk) 00:36, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for that Mav. And great work on getting the article to FA status. --John (talk) 01:11, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Stereotypes of white people

FYI, I've reverted the article to an older version of the article, but am asking for input on whether or not that version should be kept.---Balloonman CSD Survey Results 02:41, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

I g4'd it.---Balloonman CSD Survey Results 02:53, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

Good work. I support this outcome. --John (talk) 03:02, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

Call me wishy washy

Ok, I was asked about deleting Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Stereotypes of white people per G4 because the article up for nom was a somewhat different nom and the august 27th version I had reverted to was not the same article nominated on August 28th. I've reopened the debate and invite you to put in your two cents concerning the reverted to version. The version as of Jan 3 was a clear G10.---Balloonman CSD Survey Results 04:51, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

AN/I notice

The interaction between yourself and ThuranX has prompted this AN/I discussion. - Arcayne () 17:40, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, and also for your support. --John (talk) 17:52, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Well, I don't think anyone should have to tolerate that sort of behavior; it makes contributors flee the Project with the impression that polite discussion and compromise isn't to be found here, and thus Misplaced Pages begins the slow process of being marginalized. - Arcayne () 19:24, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Yes, that's my point too. If this is part of a pattern as you (I think) said, I would expect to see a block. --John (talk) 19:49, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

I gave him a short block. I think he should be blocked for longer but the community can determine that. Chrislk02 20:04, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Look, don't let this sour you on working with others. I've seen your edit history, and it is full of pretty helpful stuff - you have something to be proud of. You didn't have to learn the hard way, as I have. Keep up the exceptionally good work; I'll edit alongside you any time. :) - Arcayne () 20:12, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, both of you. I appreciate the support. I come from a culture where swearing, threats and even violence are pretty endemic. I always valued the civil aspect of Misplaced Pages. It would be sad if we lost that. --John (talk) 20:16, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Barnstar

The Barnstar of Integrity

		The Barnstar of Integrity
		For seekful peaceful resolution despite being greatly provoked. Gerardw (talk) 21:15, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Gosh, thank you. That was unexpected and very much appreciated. --John (talk) 21:48, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Question on page moves

I replied on my talk. --cremepuff222 (talk) 22:03, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

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Pinter article Mediation

Would welcome your input at Talk:harold Pinter#Mediation. Jezhotwells (talk) 02:19, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Delinking

A discussion at Lightmouse's house may be of interest to you. Ohconfucius (talk) 05:35, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

Oi

You said, "but please don't talk to anyone who edits here again." Are you serious?? hah. Listen John, I apologize for finally losing my cool with Noclador, but you should really review what he was doing to that article. This wasn't anything to do with naming, this was him removing valid references, and then adding political diatribes without any proper citation. Then he was adding in information about a "province of South Tyrol" which has never existed. His actions were not civil as well if you look into it, and I hope you gave him a warning as well. In general, it is not necessary for users on Misplaced Pages to make accounts, and anon. users should not be treated as second class. Good day to you, and I actually do appreciate you coming in and helping settle things down. I think the other user "Ma" will bring back the removed citations and a balance to the article. 192.45.72.26 (talk) 17:43, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Hah. I went to correct you and saw you were right. My mistake. What I meant to say was "but please don't talk to anyone who edits here like that again." Serves me right for not using preview. The warning stands, and I share your optimism that things can now move forwards. Best wishes, and apologies for my error. --John (talk) 18:09, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

User 81.102.233.188 - repeated vandalism

John,

User 81.102.233.188 is at it again - you've warned him twice before regarding vandalism.You gave him a final warning on Jan 2nd after he vandalised the Bill Struth page and now he's at it again - so far in the last 24 hours he has made 20+ vandalising edits to biographical information in the "Steven Appiah" entry!

Both myself and another user have attempted to remove the erroneous information he has repeatedly posted but he re-vandalises the page as soon as someone corrects it (within five minutes!)

Reading through his discussion page it seems he only ever contributes to Wiki to vandalise pages and post false information passed off as fact - in light of this could you prevent him from editing?

Thanks, keep up the good work fella!

Ed Cohen, London, UK. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.0.38.106 (talk) 03:32, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Steinerner Steg

Hi John, I notice you are an Administrator and went to this page. For better or worse, I got involved in this recent "editing" of Steinerner Steg. I tried my best to go in and create a neutral article, and write it respecting all the citations. The last edit I saw just didn't look professionally written and seemed POV'ish. Now no matter what I do, I get critisized. I know it is good to have thick skin on Misplaced Pages, but constant reverts claiming "vandalism", or saying on the discussion page that I'm trying to discredit the mayor of Merano is really offensive. Could you assist on this, or help mediate? Or at least tell us how we should be doing things? I'm in awe (and not in a good way :) by these two editors Noclador and Gun Powder Ma. If I say the mayor "suggests", I'm bad. If I say "according to", I'm bad. @_@ That is how as an academic we reference others' work! thank you, Icsunonove (talk) 03:22, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Don't bother John: user:Icsunonove=192.45.72.26 - and he has increased his incivility level by a ton today: Misplaced Pages:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#Icsunonove and IP 192.45.72.26. --noclador (talk) 04:40, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

You are absolutely disgusting accusing me of Italianization, and fascism, you should be permanently banned. I went and have made only good faith edits, and I've always been at the forefront of pushing multilingual names for this region. I've been adding content, while others go and remove. Arrogant people such as you sicken me, and make Misplaced Pages the most unpleasant of places to edit. Icsunonove (talk) 16:00, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

• John, I'm happy to take my own leave, editors like this make one not even want to work on Misplaced Pages anymore. Icsunonove (talk) 16:00, 16 January 2009 (UTC)