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NetObjects, Inc.

Can you visit the NetObjects, Inc. article again? It was tagged as advertising. I made some changes to meet the complaints. What is your opinion? --Peter Eisenburger 11:18, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Who is able to place an advert-tag? --Peter Eisenburger 06:20, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Considerating your advice I did some further editing. However I wanted to keep the numbers because that's what people want to know about a company.--Peter Eisenburger 07:35, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your help. So, I can go on writing more articles ;) --Peter Eisenburger 09:21, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Yes, I make it in a row ;) NetObjects Fusion will be the next article due in autumn 2006. I already have some pieces and images also. Probably after that I will go on with a smaller article covering Rae Technology as the "missing link" between Apple and NetObjects. --Peter Eisenburger 06:37, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Done. --Peter Eisenburger 12:58, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

Great! Thank you for your time and your work. I know I uploaded before proof-reading, but I wanted to take the space of that article before someone else, because I already invested a lot of time. Additional proof-readings by 2 people for factual errors and better English will take place though - although English probably cannot be improved after your corrections ;). Last week a friend who teaches English literature at the University came with quite some corrections on the NetObjects, Inc. article - mainly prepositions.

As you might have noticed my mother-tongue is German and I use it in a more secure way than English. For instance the chapter "Texte" in this article is completely written by me. However, IMO overall quality of English Misplaced Pages is better and it is more of a challenge to me.

The next article/s? I guess I have to change the red links into blue ones ;). In other words: fill gaps. The very next article will be "Rae Technologies", the (in Misplaced Pages) missing link between Apple and NetObjects. I will run into problems there, because most of the sources on "Rae" lie buried down in print archives. Accessible material will do for a short article, which will easily get tagged with a stub-banner. On the other hand original research - which I could do in this case - is not allowed which I see as one of the problems of Misplaced Pages. --Peter Eisenburger 08:12, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

RE: Your Message To Me

You wrote:

Exact how are links to photo galleries of the subjects in question considered "commercial links or links to your own private websites"? There is no "advertising" involved, as you claim, as the links indeed point to photo galleries of the subjects involved. None of these galleries are my own personal websites. In fact, I am being very generous with my free time in even adding these links in the first place. I am doing this for the sake of helping out other people who may be interested in seeing more photos on the subjects in question. I gain absolutely no benefit from the work that I'm doing, other then the "good feeling" of knowing that I'm helping others. I am not hurting Misplaced Pages, or anyone else. Quite the contrary, I'm trying to make Misplaced Pages better. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.161.184.226 (talk • contribs)

While I appreciate your enthusiasm for adding to Misplaced Pages, I don't think the links were proper as they were to a file upload service who account owner was a commercial website. The photos themselves are of questionable legal standing. You adding it to the top of the External links sections didn't help matters either. -- Gogo Dodo 06:57, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

disputing the Branham High School article

Sorry about that, I was just tagging my friend's article for fun. I did not know it would show up immediately. Again, sorry, and have a nice day. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Windows2142 (talk • contribs)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 05:59, 4 October 2006 (UTC)

Bolivia

Can you try and do a revert on this? Whatever I do, I can't change it, or revert. It has a lot of accumulated vandalism. I think maybe going back to 2006-10-04T10:02:21 219.79.53.194 will remove most of it. --ArmadilloFromHell 02:17, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 02:29, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

Vandalise

Moved from my User page. -- Gogo Dodo 02:55, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

I am sorry. I shall never vandalise another page again. (Omit this edit, I am unable to email you) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.226.158.32 (talk • contribs)

Hello

1. The Website(http://dunkers23.googlepages.com/stevefrancis) does not have any banners or pop ups nor does it encourge buying products. 2. The website is Non profit 3. The website has nothing but Steve Francis highlights and dunk videos. There is no reason not to put the website up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.3.113.6 (talk • contribs)

You're link spamming and several other editors agree with me. -- Gogo Dodo 21:36, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

List of photographers

Thank you for your repeated deletion of unsuitable content.

Unfortunately, the average article-worthy photographer has an article that isn't worthy of them, or of course no article at all. If you're into additions as well as (very helpful) removals, do please consider "adopting" a photographer. (And of course there are some very dubious photographer articles too. A lot might be PRODded for vanity or lack of verifiability or both. Actually I have one in mind right now.....) -- Hoary 07:15, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

This user is a recent changes patroller. Whew, you're a tougher (wo)man than me. I used to patrol new pages, but cumulatively, over time, the degree of vanity and puffery made me depressed about the human race.

I send you a virtual book token ("It's the thought that counts", right?) for a couple of good photo books. -- Hoary 08:00, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Your message to me

Hello, I am new to Misplaced Pages and have added some links to bank pages on Misplaced Pages. You commented that the links were in violation of the external link policy. The website to which I have linked, myBank.com, provides listings for every branch in the U.S., free of charge.

As I understand the policy, the links satisfy multiple categories of proper Misplaced Pages links. Specifically, the links, which link directly to branches of banks with Misplaced Pages pages, provide "neutral and accurate material" and "meaningful, relevant content". Moreover, there is no attempt to profit from the user. The website does not require registration or include advertising. And, the site is accessible, useful, and tasteful. The data is correct, is based on FDIC data, and is updated to ensure its substantive longevity. Furthermore, in an attempt to be a good Misplaced Pages "citizen", (1) the links I included directly link to the relevant bank's branches (thereafter, a user can narrow the list as desired); and (2) I have always put these links after the official link of the bank. Finally, I thought I was being helpful by making the link very clear: "Find this bank's branches on myBank.com."

I welcome your feedback, as I have every intention of being a good wikipedia "citizen". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.208.193.24 (talk • contribs)

The problem with your added links is that it provides no additional content that the official bank sites do not already provide. While I applaud your wanting to contribute to Misplaced Pages, I don't think this was a proper addition. -- Gogo Dodo 04:12, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Peg Lautenschlager

User:24.196.119.219 has removed the "Controversy" section from the Peg Lautenschlager article again after you warned him about doing that. I have reverted his most recent edits. --TommyBoy 03:09, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

I just read your reply and I agree that it appears to be "whitewashing". Unexplained removal of properly-sourced or insertion of poorly-sourced negative information in U.S. politicians biographies by anonymous users seems to have become a major problem on Misplaced Pages. I have previously had similar problems when editing the articles on Mitch Daniels, Jo Ann Emerson, Claire McCaskill, and Jan Schakowsky. --TommyBoy 05:35, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

My user page

Thanks for reverting the vandalism on my user page. Have a good day--M W Johnson 04:33, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. -- Gogo Dodo 05:41, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

No worries

No worries, fellow alliance member! I agree, it was pretty weird...Maybe keep an eye on that person. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 07:27, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

User page

much like the gent above, thanks for reverting the vandalism on my user page. much abliged Hu12 20:01, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. -- Gogo Dodo 20:44, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

template: Infobox cityma1

Hello: I was having trouble with the town MA template accepting both the city manager and mayor, as well as recognizing the city council info. Since Worcester has a manager council form of government, I thought the template may be appropriate for other cities with that plan of municipal govt. I couldn't get the townma template to show all three offices. All important to show in council manager city goverments. I copied the townma template and added/changed so it would work. I hope that works for you. Let me know if you can suggest an alternative.

pmeleski 10/11/06

fast work

I was just going to revert Cbow's vandalism to the Voyager 1 page but you got there before me. I'm pretty much a newb, so I was reading the help:Reverting page when you did it. Good job. Since I am a newbie, what does one do about that kind of vandalism? Can you block that user? I left a comment on his User page, not knowing how to do anything else. CharlesKiddell 18:05, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 21:48, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

Re: Thanks!

You're welcome. I dunno what the nonsense about Foxton is about, but anyways, Ahat has just be indef'd as a vandalism account. Hopefully he'll give up. -→Buchanan-Hermit™/?! 22:25, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

Noloot's user page

You're right; it was an odd comment by yet another newbie or mischief-maker. I blanked the page since the Noloot hadn't put anything on it yet himself. Cheers, Antandrus (talk) 05:30, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

... for helping out on that bizarre situation at Owens Community College last night; appreciate it. Cheers! Antandrus (talk) 15:29, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Reply

What i did was not nonsense, that was funny shit so leave me alone. Misplaced Pages is for vandalism i think. — Preceding unsigned comment added by KeakDaGreek (talk • contribs)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 23:52, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

PRS

Please stop distroying other peoples works. Before deleting, search the net and find out how the things are. prs IS an abbreviation of pietarsaari. Why else would i have put it there? --81.175.135.229 15:15, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

I am not intentionally destroying your work. I checked the Pietarsaari article and there was no mention of the PRS abbreviation anywhere, so I removed the reference. I take it that you are referring to Pietarsaari's UN/LOCODE. Wouldn't the abbreviation then be "FI PRS" ? -- Gogo Dodo 17:50, 14 October 2006 (UTC)

Weirdness

I just deleted the lot of them and the image. I can't see any merit in keeping anything that weird on prod. I think it's best just to get rid of it. I blocked him for a week for now, but if he keeps it up, he's going to end up with an indef block. He's very non-communicative, he doesn't seem to have made a single talk page edit. Thanks for checking back on him. Cheers, Sarah Ewart (Talk) 07:27, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

My Last Warning!

Sir, I am not inserting Sapm links and take exception to your accusation.

As per the External Links guidelines point number 5 I am adding my website because it contains other meaningful, relevant content that is not suitable for inclusion in an article.

I wonder if you have taken the time to even look at my site?

I understand your concern because I have added my site to a lot of articles within a short space of time, but I assure you the link is not spam.

I respectfully request that I be allowed to add my site, which is no different from 90% of the other external sites listed, to the articles where your readers would benefit.

88.11.123.233 09:03, 15 October 2006 (UTC)88.11.123.233

See point 3 of Misplaced Pages:External links#Links normally to be avoided. Adding links to your own website is bad form. -- Gogo Dodo 02:25, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

I have read that point but the reason is for neutrality and point-of-view concerns. My site contains additional resources and in no way contrdicts the content of the article. To say you can't add a link because you are the owner of the website is ridiculous. -- PlanetPhillip 14:57, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

Kinkaid School vandalism

I WHOISed some of the IP addresses that vandalized Kinkaid's article... they trace to the St. John's School in Houston WhisperToMe WhisperToMe 15:42, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

Thank you

for catching the anonymous person who was vandalising my pages! The Crying Orc 21:47, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. -- Gogo Dodo 22:58, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

Thank Gogo Dodo

thanks for the advice. but I am trying to improve the aesthetic one of articles on my country. 164.77.106.213 04:45, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 04:51, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

well, in agreement. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 164.77.106.213 (talk • contribs)

Image changes

Re Punta Arenas and Arica, Chile What is User:164.77.131.51 trying to do there and why is he so persistent? --ArmadilloFromHell 05:36, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Help requested

Hi

I'm writing to you - and others - because you are one of several people who appears to have experienced the same thing as I have noticed and experienced.

Namely a pattern of vandalism by an anonymous user. The IP # is 66.229.10.64

See this user's talk page: http://en.wikipedia.org/User_talk:66.229.10.64

This user has been temporarily blocked several times. I notice that the pattern is the same.

The person doesn't seem to respond to polite community requests to engage in dialogue - or to desist from repeatedly making edits that several editors consider to be vandalism.

I am not that experienced in these matters but can there be an attempt made to block this user permanently? Or at least for a period of time so that the person gets a message about respecting the community. Thanks. Davidpatrick 03:23, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks - I found your name on the vandal's talk page. You were someone who had expressed frustration with him/her on that page. Davidpatrick 06:01, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

Dabolim Airport

Just wanted to let you know that this edit is not vandalism. The user is trying to get the correct info into the box and is discussing it on the talk page. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 08:40, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 18:59, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

No problems. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 23:24, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Premarital Sex Merge

According to the Misplaced Pages rules:

Merging is something any editor can do, and if you are sure that something should be merged, you can be bold and do so. If the merge is controversial, however, you may find your merge reverted, and as with all other edits, edit wars should be avoided.

If you are uncertain of the merger's appropriateness, you should propose it on the affected pages. After sufficient time has elapsed to generate consensus or silence (at least 5 days), you may perform the merger or request that someone else do so.

The last comment was in September which means the discussion has been in silence for "at least 5 days". All the information on the page was referring to topics discussed in the article "fornication" and both fornication and premarital sex used the practically the same definition:

Premarital sex is sexual intercourse engaged in by a person or persons who are not yet married.

Fornication is a term which refers to any sexual activity between consenting unmarried partners.

The information is already merged so it is duplicated unless the redirection is in place...do you really want duplicate information floating around wikipedia? Pbarnes 06:00, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

1. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/Wikipedia:Merging_and_moving_pages#How_to_merge_pages

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 20:37, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

Userfying

Forgive me if I incorrectly marked a user page for speedy deletion. Is there any way that I can "userfy" them then if I spot 'em? -WarthogDemon 04:52, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 05:01, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

Axl Rose

Why was my edit to the article about me considered vandalism? It's true, I have never played the ukelele, and I don't kknow how to.

-Axl — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mutsumi (talk • contribs)

Calvin and Hobbes page

why do you keep deleting my image of the plush hobbes on the calvin and hobbes page? you dont OWN the page and many fans have requested that it be posted on this page due to the rarity of the toy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Yakkomia (talk • contribs)

why do you keep deleting my image of the plush hobbes on the calvin and hobbes page? you dont OWN the page, everyone has the right to add to it, my addition was requested due to the outpour of requests by the calvin and hobbes fans on the website. they requested that it be posted on wikipedia's C&H page so everyone has access to viewing the rare collectable. This is the ONLY plush hobbes doll ever created by anyone, and the fans would like it posted, because a Hobbes plush doll is something every fan of the comic strip would like to own, but can't due to the fact none have ever been made. So can you please leave the image alone.. it has a small caption and it's not hurting anyone and i haven't changed anything on the page other than a small photo of the rare toy. thanks.

I contacted the Misplaced Pages admins and they said my hobbes photo IS appropriate for the page. They said i have every right to post this item.

-Yakkomia

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 18:44, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Arthur Livingston Kelley Atomic Dynamics

Oddly, it seems there is a legitimate reference to Arthur Livingston Kelley (google finds him as "A. Livingston Kelley"), from the same author, misspelled, at Arthur Livingston Kelly Nature Center which was merged to Camp Yawgoog. Apparently there was such a person, a preservationist active in Rgode Island education, involved with this kids' camp external link here. Maybe the author went to camp there and felt like inventing this nonsense? Fan-1967 19:48, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Re:FYI

Hey Gogo, sorry for the late reply. I did notice those edits regarding that editor and I discovered some age related information on Google. Try a Google Australia name search and you'll see what I mean. I think it pretty much puts his edits in perspective and really, he shouldn't be here for at least another few years, IMO. He seems to see it as a game and not a serious project. Sarah Ewart (Talk) 06:23, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Disasterous Page Moving

It would seem I've made a rather big error with regards to User:Merebear7373. She made a page which (since it began with Meredith) I thought was intended to be her bio. So I moved it to User:Meredith Tolan instead of User:Merebear7373 and also Meredith Tolan. I'm not even sure if it's a genuine bio so perhaps I made both moves for nothing. Sorry for the messup. Would it be better if I just brought up the >{{subst:nn-userfy}}> instead of moving the page? I feel I should do that since I don't think I'm able to tell when it's a genuine bio and when it isn't. -WarthogDemon 05:27, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 05:41, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

User:Mikecraig

Thanks for pickup on the vandalism to my user page :) keep up the good work! --Mikecraig 02:25, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. -- Gogo Dodo 04:50, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Re. You sure you're not a bot? =)

Thanks for the notice/good work. Regards.--Húsönd 16:56, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

Re. The Cage

Could you please tell me why my edits to 'The Cage' keep getting removed or reverted? James often calls Fitzy 'Fisty' or 'Fistular'. This is factually correct and not offensive or inappropriate. Please explain. Thankyou. Jonesy 09:31, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 17:48, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for spotting the vandalism

Much appreciated. :) Wikiwoohoo 19:37, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. -- Gogo Dodo 19:46, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

Harry Potter (character)

Ya beat me :) I have told the user how to correctly upload images in the meantime. Keep up the great work Glen 00:39, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

PS; Please watch 3RR mate Glen 00:41, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Take a look at WP:3RR, you'll see it says;

I see your point, but strictly speaking what the user is doing is not vandalism. Don't fear as if he does it again breaks the rule before yourself (I have warned him) - but as it isnt "simple obvious vandalism" it's a grey area. You certainly wouldnt be blocked by me - but, others may see it otherwise. Does this help? Glen 00:52, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, like I said, you'd not be blocked be me (of course) but lets say the other user reported you to WP:AN/3RR then another admin may have to act... its a grey area, but thought you were best made aware. Better to be safe than sorry! :) Glen 01:13, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

re: FYI

Sorry to come out of nowhere with this, but I thought you should know about this particular edit . It appears that nobody has noticed and I wanted to make sure somebody was aware of what was going on. -- Gogo Dodo 04:44, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

I am afraid that I am a bit at a loss for context. :-( What particularly about this edit needs extra attention? If you could articulate it a bit better with more context I will do what I can. אמר Steve Caruso _(desk/AMA) 07:06, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Hi - sorry to interrupt here - I thought I'd better offer my input, having been involved with Nathan's previous case in the past, in Steve's absence. The problem which he was previously having was that he was not familiar with WP:DR - judging by his comments on his next case, I'm willing to WP:AGF that he has learnt what he needs to know - I, for one, will be watching the case. The general issue surrounding this problem is due for discussion at the next meeting, but for now, I've offered Nathan any help he needs (on IRC) :) The friendly AMA bot told myself and Royalguard11 that a case had been taken - Royalguard11 proceeded to find out that it had been taken by Nathan, and I'm sure that both of us will be taking an interest in it. Thanks -- Martinp23 17:39, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

I think I share your fear about bad advice, and agree about the behavoir (3 or 4 RfAs??), but for now I'm going to try to tentatively avoid WP:BITE - ing by letting things run, though I would be happy for Steve to intervene, as he may see it from a different perspective (and - as co-ordinator, he's infinitely more qualified than myself to make such a decision!). Hopefully nothing bad will come of Nathan's actions, though we need to keep an eye on it, I'm sure ;) Martinp23 19:04, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Hi - it looks like we needn't worry - the case has now (effectively) ended, and just eeds to be closed by Nathan ()- hopefully this sort of problem will be something we can look at during the forthcoming AMA meeting. Martinp23 20:56, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks...

...for that! •NikoSilver• 10:30, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. -- Gogo Dodo 17:29, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

WP:AIV Reply

Thanks. I'll probably add that and a few other links on my userpage so I can use them in quick reference. Thank you again for the help. :) -WarthogDemon 05:25, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for reverting vandalism to my user page! It is much appreciated. Keep up the good work! Chris Kreider 01:43, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

You're welcome. -- Gogo Dodo 01:44, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

nonsense?

i don't understand why you took off my entry from the mission viejo high school wiki. all of the information was 100% accurate, and if it wasn't it would be for the community to decide. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Heytombo1 (talk • contribs)

Replied to your Talk page. -- Gogo Dodo 07:42, 9 November 2006 (UTC)