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I've been thinking about who to ask about this, and since you are a fellow American and Yale graduate, thought of you. This article is incredibly misleading - I'm not sure if it's a joke or what. A big part of the problem is the definition in the Columbia Encyclopedia, "The term “Anglo-America” is frequently used in reference to Canada and the United States combined, while the term “Middle America” is used to describe the region including Mexico, the republics of Central America, and the Caribbean." The Britannica gives something similar. Now, is this a new usage of the word that has indeed become popular (although not according to Google) and somehow escaped my dictionaries (I have several good ones, they don't even have the word) or what? I've been thinking about who to ask about this, and since you are a fellow American and Yale graduate, thought of you. This article is incredibly misleading - I'm not sure if it's a joke or what. A big part of the problem is the definition in the Columbia Encyclopedia, "The term “Anglo-America” is frequently used in reference to Canada and the United States combined, while the term “Middle America” is used to describe the region including Mexico, the republics of Central America, and the Caribbean." The Britannica gives something similar. Now, is this a new usage of the word that has indeed become popular (although not according to Google) and somehow escaped my dictionaries (I have several good ones, they don't even have the word) or what?
As it is, I think the article is bad. But I'm not sure what to do -- ruthlessly edit it, RfD it, or? Is there an appropriate bulletin board to discuss it on? Thanks.--] (]) 05:50, 3 April 2008 (UTC) As it is, I think the article is bad. But I'm not sure what to do -- ruthlessly edit it, RfD it, or? Is there an appropriate bulletin board to discuss it on? Thanks.--] (]) 05:50, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

== Thanx and a request for help ==
Thanx for the heads-up to me for those sockpuppets who follow me around. In addition to various socks following me around, there are some legit editors doing so. I am presently being wrongfully attacked here . I just responded to some of the accusations, but I think that someone else needs to comment here other than me. You are welcome to be critical of me if you feel I deserve it. ]<sup>]</sup> 18:17, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

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Misplaced Pages:Requests for checkuser/Case/Justanother

Re: your comment there, wasn't sure if you were aware of the thread at Misplaced Pages:Administrators' noticeboard. Cirt (talk) 07:09, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Not too much traffic on the AN thread: pretty much all support for your proposal, but not particularly many responses. Justanother/Alfadog's responses are wearing my patience thin even though I've proposed a lesser remedy (not too wise to alienate the moderates). Do you feel like being bold or taking this to WP:AE? Durova 03:25, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Sorry for the delay in responding. If the situation does not resolve at WP:AN we will not have to wait long before the next incident. The community ban needs to be proposed at the start of the thread while more people are still interested in looking at it. Jehochman 14:51, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
They've been banned. At some point in the future they could make a case to be reinstated. Jehochman 14:54, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Have they? JustaHulk isn't blocked. Durova 18:52, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
'Tis now. Jehochman 19:10, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. I wish it could've ended better. Time to get back to positive stuff. Best wishes, Durova 21:58, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Me too. I rather liked Justanother, but they somehow got on the wrong track and just kept going. Oh, well, we tried to help. Jehochman 04:12, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

Justanother et al

I am removing myself from this situation, including my restrictions, as they were not the core issue. If you wish to seek my input on this in the future, as with what I attempted recently, do not bother.—Ryūlóng (竜龙) 08:10, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Meh. This is just a run of the mill waster of time. They need to be shown to the exit because they are not helping, and are generating far too many noticeboard threads with their antics. Jehochman 14:49, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Link Spam

This page seems to have links to a few products from small companies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/Fixed_assets_management

I think they should be deleted since other small companies are not allowed to do this.

Could you edit? thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.33.82.91 (talk) 06:55, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

Megalithic geometry

Hi. I am the main contributor of 'Megalithic geometry', which has been subjected to three AfD. The second one was 'keep,' a decision made by Jerry. Today there has been a decision for a third AfD during which ScienceApologist has repeatedly deleted the full article, while Jerry maintained his keep. In the end, Jerry gave up under duress, which I think is sad for Jerry has always considered the topic valid and sourced as it should. I see that ScienceApologist has already been blocked before. Why isn't he blocked again? Is it possible to restore 'Megalithic geometry' again and let people edit it properly as was Jerry's wish?--Little sawyer (talk) 18:38, 30 March 2008 (UTC) He has deleted 'Megalithic Yard' as well! A very notable concept. I think he should be blocked forever for he creates a big mess here!

Deletion review is the place to contest deletions. ScienceApologist wasn't an administrator last time I checked, so they can't delete anything. Shopping around for a friendly admin is not a good idea. Jehochman 18:44, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
I have to insist. I am not fishing around. You can check, the person in charge of keeping or deleting the article decided to keep it (2nd AfD), and this same person (Jerry) today decided to keep it until he was insulted. And you can check in the 'Megalithic geometry' article history, ScienceApologist deleted the article many times today. Check Megalithic Yard as well, he has just deleted it. I swear, but I don't have to, you can easily check everything I say. So please block this vandalist if you can. Many thanks. --Little sawyer (talk) 18:51, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Right. I apologize on this one. But you see, I was not lying, he has been deleting full pages all day, against the AfD decision, I don't think it is good either. Sorry for losing my temper, but how can this ScienceApologist be still running around with such an anti-Wiki behaviour?--Little sawyer (talk) 18:56, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Jerry deleted it after a deletion review. Everything is in order. Please move along to some other topic. By the way, is this your first account, or have you edited previously under a different account? Jehochman 18:54, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
Please check the times. He deleted it several times BEFORE, I swear to God. And what about Megalithic Yard? There was no Deletion review, was there? And yes, I used to be Snicoulaud but I forgot my former password, I have already explained before by the way. I don't mean to be rude, but I don't see why you keep doubting my word. I am telling the truth.--Little sawyer (talk) 18:59, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
If you are unhappy about a deletion, speak to the admin who deleted the article. In this case, User:Jerry. For independent review, go to WP:DRV. Jehochman 19:02, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

{{blpinfo}}

I notice that you added {{blpinfo}} to Bill Gates. I don't know what this is for? The article is already in Category:Living people. Gary King (talk) 21:14, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

See WP:AN, a long thread at the bottom, by User:FT2. Jehochman 22:59, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Advice on Levi Strauss & Co article

Hi, the Levi Strauss & Co article has a number of sections dealing with pending litigation. The language appears to be very pointed, and not NPOV. Can you check it out to see if it should be immediately removed. Thank you Bardcom (talk) 00:14, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Hmmmm - this request might have come across as a whine or plea of some sort. I've no personal interest in the article - I was monitoring Recent Changes and it came up. The sections just might be seen as only stating one side of the case, and maybe wikipedia might get sued. But I though I'd ask an admin or someone with no experience, so I pulled your id from the Recent Changes too. If not you, who could take a look? Bardcom (talk) 00:31, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
There is WP:NPOVN - the neutral point of view noticeboard. That way you can get more than one point of view. Jehochman 00:57, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

User:Hoponpop69

I have a strong gut feeling that this user User:Theonlysun81 is a sock of Hoponpop69. This account has only made two or three edits and are to a page he frequents, and the edits consist of his MO. I realize a gut feeling isn't enough, but could you check it out please? Landon1980 (talk) 18:00, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Could you please file a WP:SSP or WP:RFCU with evidence, please. Jehochman 18:02, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes I can, but do you think there is sufficient evidence to warrant a checkuser? I pretty much know it is him, but proving it is a different story. Landon1980 (talk) 18:52, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Multilingual SEO

This is a new article that an editor linked to from Search engine optimization. I think the article's topic is good, but the article requires some work, because at this point it reads as original research not an encyclopidic article. It lacks internal references. I would like to AfD it, but you know I cannot because of my ban..:) I think if we AfD it, the article will get improved by other editors. I am not really interested in working on the article. I will leave it in your hands as to what to do. Igor Berger (talk) 08:42, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Water memory

I understand that you are overseeing the probation for homeopathy related pages. SA has removed a substantial chunk of the Water Memory page that has been part of this page for some time and has definitely appeared to have consensus. I do not wish to edit war over this but I do not believe that this is the way WP is supposed to work. The Tutor (talk) 14:28, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Consensus is judged by the strength of arguments, not the number of votes by agenda driven single purpose accounts. If you have a content dispute, please see Misplaced Pages:Dispute resolution for your options. I looked at what was removed, and it seems like SA may have valid grounds for making that edit. The sources cited do not appear to satisfy WP:RS.Jehochman 14:36, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Advice on Anglo-America article wanted

I've been thinking about who to ask about this, and since you are a fellow American and Yale graduate, thought of you. This article is incredibly misleading - I'm not sure if it's a joke or what. A big part of the problem is the definition in the Columbia Encyclopedia, "The term “Anglo-America” is frequently used in reference to Canada and the United States combined, while the term “Middle America” is used to describe the region including Mexico, the republics of Central America, and the Caribbean." The Britannica gives something similar. Now, is this a new usage of the word that has indeed become popular (although not according to Google) and somehow escaped my dictionaries (I have several good ones, they don't even have the word) or what? As it is, I think the article is bad. But I'm not sure what to do -- ruthlessly edit it, RfD it, or? Is there an appropriate bulletin board to discuss it on? Thanks.--Doug Weller (talk) 05:50, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Thanx and a request for help

Thanx for the heads-up to me for those sockpuppets who follow me around. In addition to various socks following me around, there are some legit editors doing so. I am presently being wrongfully attacked here . I just responded to some of the accusations, but I think that someone else needs to comment here other than me. You are welcome to be critical of me if you feel I deserve it. DanaUllman 18:17, 3 April 2008 (UTC)