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There are alot of references to people in any article who do not have their own Misplaced Pages page. I believe that the people I added / corrected are very valid to the town. One of them was already listed though incorrectly linked and now you have removed him! Please explain? Thank you There are alot of references to people in any article who do not have their own Misplaced Pages page. I believe that the people I added / corrected are very valid to the town. One of them was already listed though incorrectly linked and now you have removed him! Please explain? Thank you

== Stop following my edit ==

] If you continue to follow my edits I am reporting you. You have recently edited numerous articles directly after I have which you have never edited in the past. Please read ] and ]. If you continue to stalk my edits you will be reported and banned from editing yet again. Given your numerous bans you should know better, grow up please. ] (]) 05:03, 15 February 2018 (UTC)

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Another FYI

I saw you reverted and left a warning for 175.103.25.137. See this diff and User talk:Dennis Brown#User:Scott Delaney? for additional info if you haven't seen it already. Thanks, Mojoworker (talk) 23:49, 1 September 2017 (UTC)

Red Hand of Ulster

Might I request that the article remain blocked for another month? Eireabu has finally decided to respond the day before it is lifted however it seems clear by what they said that they intend to continue on as before regardless. I have asked they either do it in a sandbox version or post it at the talk but I feel this will not happen and will result in what will be a borderline edit-war as I have little faith in their ability to present evidence without many issues. Maybe a prolonged block will encourage them to properly discuss it. Mabuska 10:25, 4 September 2017 (UTC)

I'd rather not block the article for the actions of one person, however I also don't have a justification to enact an ban on them editing the article. At this point I don't see a definite intent to be disruptive so I'd say see how it goes for now. Canterbury Tail talk 12:09, 4 September 2017 (UTC)
I don't believe they intend to be disruptive either, simply just ignorant of Wiki policies and guidelines. Mabuska 09:07, 5 September 2017 (UTC)

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There are no inbound links at Note 4. I'm thinking that turning that title into a disambiguation page makes sense. That would spare needing a hatnote on the Samsung Note 4 page. Does that sound reasonable? —C.Fred (talk) 23:28, 15 September 2017 (UTC)

Came here for something else.... I also briefly considered the same. While thinking on it, Canterbury reverted so I moved on. What kind of page views does Note 4 see? -- ferret (talk) 00:49, 16 September 2017 (UTC)

Canada

Don't know if you're still watching Talk:Canada, but I'm on the fence whether the user's edit note on reverting the section would count against your warning to the editor. Editors shouldn't be referring to other editors by ethnicity in my view, but... -- ferret (talk) 00:49, 16 September 2017 (UTC)

Ah yeah that definitely counts, however they did revert it just 2 minutes later so they're at least aware and as a result I'm also on the fence. I'll keep an eye on it, but one more comment like that and they're out of here, and not temporarily. Canterbury Tail talk 02:22, 16 September 2017 (UTC)
Well that got a little crazy. -- ferret (talk) 01:58, 17 September 2017 (UTC)
Completely clueless. Still doesn't get it. Canterbury Tail talk 02:26, 17 September 2017 (UTC)

SM Entertainment (2001)

I was never going to submit the article. I only made it as a projection of what SM article would've looked like on the day wikipedia launched (January 15, 2001.) I wasnt publishing in. it was a fan effort. At lleast let me screenshot it plz????-K-popguardian (talk) 01:16, 17 September 2017 (UTC)

seriously?

This is the source I have provided as a citation. https://www.thesun.ie/news/1017253/northern-ireland-politics-border-poll/

The citation says the following "A poll reveals 51 per cent back a vote over the North’s place in the UK at some point in the next five years."

It also references a border poll. 'Border poll' and "the Norths place in the Uk" can only mean one thing.

No that's your interpretation. The source does not equate border poll to united Ireland, and in fact at one point lists them as two separate items in "Arlene Foster and her party, the DUP, would not be in favour of a border poll or a united Ireland". To connect the two and reach that border poll and united Ireland poll is the same thing is your opinion and unless the source states that we can't have it on Misplaced Pages. Canterbury Tail talk 11:24, 23 September 2017 (UTC)

You are misinterpreting the article. The "DUP, would not be in favour of a border poll or a united Ireland" does not mean the dup refers to them as different things. a border poll and an actual united ireland are obviously two diffrent things. How can you interpret that statement to mean the dup doesnt think a referendum on irish unity and a border poll is different? I cant help but suspect that you are being deliberately obtuse.

No I'm not interpreting the article at all, you are interpreting it. By interpreting it you're breaking WP:OR. Unless the source states what you're claiming it to you cannot use it to support a claim. See WP:OR, WP:Verifiable. Misplaced Pages is based on valid references, if the reference does not state the claim you are making then it's invalid. If you continue to re-add this OR material you will be blocked. Canterbury Tail talk 11:32, 23 September 2017 (UTC)

Yes you are. You claimed the dup think a border poll and a unity referendum are the same. In what world is that not an interpretation?

No I didn't, I just stated that the page text states them as separate items. Anyway lets take this to the article talk page where it should be. Canterbury Tail talk 11:38, 23 September 2017 (UTC)

I mean you interpreted the dup as saying they are separate things.

Nope, I just quoted the appropriate line in the article that lists them separately, applying an interpretation would be WP:OR. Anyway we're almost to your point with the other reference, see the talk page, but just need to connect a few dots. Canterbury Tail talk 11:43, 23 September 2017 (UTC)

Which is obviously an interpretation. see interpretation

Clear case of WP:SYN. If the source doesn't explicitly state it then we shouldn't. Mabuska 15:13, 23 September 2017 (UTC)

Apologies

Sorry, I didn't see your final warning before placing a block on the user. I thought this was clearly an undisclosed paid editor, and the continued disruption was enough for preventative block. Regards, Alex Shih 02:31, 30 September 2017 (UTC)

Oh don't worry about it. I was very tempted to just block them outright myself but thought maybe I'll just give one warning and chance before indeffing them. I have no issues with you taking the step (and I'm actually surprised no one else did earlier.) Canterbury Tail talk 11:05, 30 September 2017 (UTC)

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speedy deletion contested

I’ve contested your speedy deletion on the talk page of Klein (musician)—not sure how an artist can be considered non-notable when they’ve received lead reviews and features in no less than 5 major music publications. Get that fixed please. gentlecollapse6 (talk) 16:32, 3 October 2017 (UTC)

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As I'm not neutral or an admin on this I'm somewhat inclined to do nothing, however given the archival from ANI https://en.wikipedia.org/search/?title=Misplaced Pages%3AAdministrators%27_noticeboard%2FIncidents&type=revision&diff=803704596&oldid=803703625 with the only communication from subject being a scumming of myself (or anything) I somewhat feel someone has to do something .. e.g. final warning ... block ... attempt to re-engage. Doing absolutely nothing is a bad precedent as likely encourages bad community behavior. Not really sure how to raise this issue ... Thanks Djm-leighpark (talk) 08:56, 4 October 2017 (UTC). Comment: Our friend down a couple of edits one of which was useful. He has also begun posting images of a railway (with caption of Irish language signs) to some Ireland related threads e.g. Tipperary. I have undone that andissued a uw:fringe3 to hope to nip it in the bud without going back to ANI at this point. Djm-leighpark (talk) 12:41, 8 October 2017 (UTC)

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Hello,

This user asked for a renaming on meta, and as a global renamer I handled the request. This kind of request is indeed very common, as the new username follows the suggestion for such an old username which implies a shared use (the policy for example states "Mark at WidgetsUSA" as an acceptable username). Litlok (talk) 06:50, 12 October 2017 (UTC)

Thanks for clearing that up. There was no criticism, I was just genuinely curious as to the process of how the request came through. Cheers. I've unblocked the user now as you point out the username is now allowed. Canterbury Tail talk 13:03, 12 October 2017 (UTC)

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Your concern:

rvin appropriate commentary and personal opinion. Unless other reliable sources are heavily discussing or referencing this it's not appropriate.

Material in question:

With respect to Battlestar Galactica, there are two incidental facts: 1) Edward James Olmos starred in both Blade Runner and Battlestar Galactica. 2) The use of phrase "skin job, a pejorative term directed to those who were not born by way of natural conception, in Battlestar Galactica is an homage to Blade Runner.

First of all rvin, maybe you should try to limit use of phrases that might be difficult to understand. I suspect it means reversing, I was unable to find an answer on-line.

Second, part one of my statement is absolutely a statement of fact he was in both shows. As for part two, in Blade Runner, the first use of the phrase was by Captain Bryant (M. Emmet Walsh) to Deckard (Harrison Ford) "I've got four skin jobs walking the streets." I am sure that is easy to verify. The reason why it stood out to me was his very abrasive manner in conveying the statement. By the way he also said "Either your Blade Runner or your little people" (side-note).

As for the copyright violation, that maybe an overinterpretation on your part, "Hollywood" in general is only concerned with exhibition of full-length television shows and films. I was only concerned with the text, or the transcript, which I never passed off as my work. If anything at all, I am not interested in the whole script, I just want one phrase that illustrates my point. With respect to copyright law, I invoke the fair-use exception, and I included the transcript to prove my point that the phrase was used, and also for the sake of discussion. It was not merely my word that the phrase existed. The reason I chose the site in particular, is that the transcript had speaker identifiers (As in who said what to whom?)

MrX2077 (talk) 17:43, 19 October 2017 (UTC)

(removed link to a site containing copyrighted content.) "rvin appropriate" should have read "rv inappropriate" where rv is Wiki speak for revert.
Olmos being in both pieces of work is certainly true, but has no relevance to anything, it's a pure coincidence and he wasn't placed in BSG because he played Gaff in Blade Runner and they wanted a connection.
The reference to skin job is certainly there in both works as well, but it's only your opinion that it's A) relevant and B) related. Misplaced Pages doesn't work from your opinion and view on this, only on what reliable sources contain. For it to be notable and used on Misplaced Pages, reliable sources out there need to be making that connection and talking about it. Showing a script that says BSG uses the term is not important. Having say Forbes have an article where they draw a connection between the two and expose on its significance is relevant and notable. Everyone on Misplaced Pages needs to be notable and referenced.
As far as the copyright goes, that site you linked to contains copyrighted information. It is illegally hosting a script of the show without permission and its hosting of that material is far from fair use. Misplaced Pages copyright policy as per WP:COPYLINK is very clear on this, it cannot be done under any circumstances. And you cannot claim fair use of a site that is breaching copyright. Canterbury Tail talk 18:17, 19 October 2017 (UTC)

Check the bottom of (copyright violating website removed)

Discuss this episode in the 'Battlestar Galactica Forum'


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Reasonable inference, the reason why the transcript exists, is so that it can be discussed, therefore fair use to carry the transcript for the purpose of commentary MrX2077 (talk) 18:26, 19 October 2017 (UTC)

PS: Your linked to Linking to copyrighted works, I am specifically citing " Context is also important; it may be acceptable to link to a reputable website's review of a particular film, even if it presents a still from the film (such uses are generally either explicitly permitted by distributors or allowed under fair use). However, linking directly to the still of the film removes the context and the site's justification for permitted use or fair use." "discuss the episode" provides the context.

This comes under the same criteria as lyrics, it's a no no. Acknowledging who you're copying from doesn't eliminate the fact it's a copyright violation. If you wish to contest this it can be discussed at Misplaced Pages:Copyright_problems. Additionally if you post a link to that copyright violating site again you'll be blocked for willing posting links to copyrighted material. Plus that site is a fan forum, not a reliable source. Canterbury Tail talk 18:50, 19 October 2017 (UTC)
Clear copyright violation. And even if it were not, the source appears to be user-generated. Walter Görlitz (talk) 19:47, 19 October 2017 (UTC)

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ROTJ

Just letting you know I've already requested page protection, hoping it will retain the status quo until the discussion is concluded. Please feel free to protect it sooner if you see any more disruptive activity. Thanks. --GoneIn60 (talk) 16:14, 4 November 2017 (UTC)

Authority of cited sources

Hello, I have a question on your last edit of this page. I had undone your edit because you were referencing only indirect sources. It was "other people" saying what you had written, not the person who is supposed to confirm (only Rooney Mara herself can know if she is in a relationship or not). Luckily she was directly asked in a publicly available interview (which I had linked, this one) and she did not confirm (nor deny) the relationship. So my issue was about authority of sources. I thought a newspaper quoting Rooney Mara was more authoritative than 2 newspapers quoting gossip and rumours. I have read the material you linked and I don't have any conflict of interest but I am surprised that gossip and rumours are being taken as truth when the person involved has been asked about the issue and has not confirmed. My point is that these are rumours until she confirms. If I had a page I wouldn't want to see gossip written in my page about me that I have never confirmed stated as truth. Perhaps it can be rephrased in the following way: "There have been reports that . However the actress has never confirmed nor denied these claims .", or something like that. What do you think? Thanks. Breryl (talk) 21:45, 5 November 2017 (UTC)

People and New York Times are considered reliable sources. The Vogue source you cite doesn't confirm or deny and therefore can't be used to support the postive, whereas the sources already in the article can be used to support it. The Vogue article in no way contradicts what's in the article already and doesn't give any reason that the other sources aren't correct. Misplaced Pages is all about verifiability not truth. If there are reliable references to support something then that's fine unless there are contractictory reliable references. In this case there are verifiable references for, and no verifiable references against, even that Vogue article does nothing to contradict them. Unless there is a solid reliable source that she actively denies the relationship, then the verifiability is where it stands. Canterbury Tail talk 23:08, 5 November 2017 (UTC)
Thank you, this is very helpful and clarifies the issue perfectly for me. I would be grateful if you did not delete this conversation so I could have it here for future reference. Breryl (talk) 11:04, 8 November 2017 (UTC)

Poor old Willie...

I'm getting the feeling Willie Frazer may need semi-protection or something soon going by recent IP edits over the past week. Mabuska 16:21, 16 November 2017 (UTC)

Done.Canterbury Tail talk 16:28, 16 November 2017 (UTC)

Noel Henderson

I saw you made a change to the lead of this article and just wanted to check if there is any guidance for using "x from Northern Ireland" instead of "Irish x"? I had a look at MOS:IRELAND but that didn't seem to cover it. I only ask as "Irish rugby player" (with Irish piped to the island of Ireland article) seems to be the usage on all the articles I checked for current players born in Northern Ireland that have played for the Ireland national team, which was the reason I went with that format. Rugger80 (talk) 16:59, 22 November 2017 (UTC)

Hi there. According to MOS:OPENPARA a biography should include the subject's nationality or country. Since he was born in Northern Ireland it should state Northern Ireland, and not link to Ireland as represents a landmass (an island) not a country. Since we don't know for sure their nationality, and since they're born in the UK they are British with the option of adding Irish, the nationality gets very messy very quickly unless very well sourced. As a result it's become, while not policy, standard to refer to someone born in Northern Ireland just as from Northern Ireland rather than trying to get into the incredibly complex and confusing nationality business. Canterbury Tail talk 01:37, 23 November 2017 (UTC)
Thanks for the info, helpful to understand that the lead needs to refer to nationality or location, rather than representation. Rugger80 (talk) 12:06, 23 November 2017 (UTC)
Not a problem, anytime. Oh and the lede can still refer to their representation, just it's separate from the nationality/location point. Canterbury Tail talk 14:38, 23 November 2017 (UTC)

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Link to Panoramic Images

Hi, are there any suggestions you can offer about linking to panoramic images of a building (e.g. Canterbury Cathedral) in the External links section? Should the format be more specific, or is the content itself not something that should be linked?

128.59.230.32 (talk) 19:11, 6 December 2017 (UTC)

The links you are adding appear to be in the spirit of the external links policy and not for promotional purposes. Perhaps Canterbury Tail got a bit carried away? --Pontificalibus (talk) 19:22, 6 December 2017 (UTC)
Should I leave off the website's title from the link to make sure there's no impression of promotion? 128.59.230.32 (talk) 19:26, 6 December 2017 (UTC)
I wouldn't do that, but you might want to expand your edit summary from "added link" to something like "added link to Columbia University's Art Atlas project images".--Pontificalibus (talk) 19:32, 6 December 2017 (UTC)
Great, thank you for the advice! 128.59.230.32 (talk) 19:35, 6 December 2017 (UTC)
Well the images aren't adding a whole lot on top of what someone can find on Streetview or the like. And the fact that an IP allocated to Columbia university is hitting dozens of pages with links to Columbia university makes it seem like it's trying to promote that service. At the very least there's a strong COI in place. However if others think it's fine then fair enough. Canterbury Tail talk 19:40, 6 December 2017 (UTC)

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Not sure where you can find the entire interview of Steward John "Jack" Stewart but part of it is reprinted in the book "Thomas Andrews: Shipbuilder" by Shan Bullock. You can also find more information on this account in "On a Sea of Glass" by Tad Fitch et. al. In the latter book the authors do a wonderful job of piecing together survivor accounts to ascertain Andrews last location. They conclude that Andrews was likely seen by Stewart in the smoking room at around 1:40am and that he left that location and did what he had been doing all throughout the evacuation, helping people get off the ship. He eventually made his way to the bridge where he was seen with Captain Smith just before the ship took the final plunge. This is supported by the account of Steward Cecil William N. Fitzpatrick. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.144.247.33 (talk) 18:54, 17 December 2017 (UTC)

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Hello, I'm trying to update the Dubai Holding page, as the information is incorrect. I have updated other pages without any issues, however, I can see that you're flagging the page for copyrighted materials. I was hoping that you could provide some help with this, as I'm not really sure which part you are flagging, as even the introduction has been reverted. Currently, this information is incorrect, such as the chair people, revenue, etc. and this information that I changed it to is factually correct, and I did reference it. I'd really appreciate to understand these topics. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nelica86 (talk • contribs) 06:23, 26 December 2017 (UTC)

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Hello, This message is for Canterbury Tail. I'm responding to you reversing the edits I made on Scrappy Blumer's page. First I would like to apologize if I was sloppy in any way or didn't follow protocols. I am a novice at editing on Misplaced Pages. My name is Laurence BuckShot Blumer. I am the son and only child of Laurence "Scrappy" Blumer. I notice several inaccuracies in my father's profile and just wanted to help Misplaced Pages correct a few to as accurate as possible. It is a common misconception on the internet to people who don't do their due diligence, mindlessly regurgitat falsehoods and don't know any better but my father left the Army Air Corps a Major. Also The order of the Winged Boot and The Caterpillar Club are very Notable Awards to the People who are aware and were members. Both awards were wore on my father's uniform for being shot down behind enemy lines, evading capture by the Nazi's and making it back to friendly territory on foot. On my edit of the bar fight my father was involved in with the Marines. I grew up hearing this story countless times from my father as well as other members of the 367th fighter group. Never have I heard it told as two marines. The story was All ways told like it involved several people. I realize that the reference for the story came from a nice article on my Dad by a gentleman named Curt Eriksmoen. I also realize articles like that are written by interviewing the source of the material or people closest to the source with genuine knowledge of what is being written about. People like me. The 367th fighter group had reunions every year. I grew up going to those reunions. My dad's buddy's would call me the youngest member of the 367th fighter group. Everything I say can be backed up with real proof. All my father's war records and memorivial I have. So much on the internet is false. I know and appreciate your doing your best to correct that. Just be aware on rare occasion some of those non notable people you reference are more informed on certain topics than yourself. It falls to me to correct the record when people try to misrepresent the facts and deflate the sacrifice, bravery and incredible heroism of my father and the men of the 367th fighter group. I hope one day in the near future to have an accurate, true and complete book for Misplaced Pages to reference. There is so much more tell. GODSpeed in your Efforts for Truth and Accuracy. Thanks for your time. 

Team Blumer (talk) 06:28, 31 December 2017 (UTC)
One thing to be aware of is that Misplaced Pages is based on WP:Verifiability not WP:Truth. The details you add need to be verifiable and have provided references. The references all provided in the article support him only achieving the rank of Captain and of the fight being against two marines. Unless you can provide reliable sources to back up otherwise then they will need to remain as is. Unfortunately we're not about what people know but what can be proven and referenced by other people. You being told a story cannot be used on Misplaced Pages to support anything as you are not a reliable references (plus memory is one of the most fragile things we as humans have, it's not accurate.) You'd need an independent third party reference to back those up. Canterbury Tail talk 13:10, 31 December 2017 (UTC)

Copy that, thanks for your reply. I have a Tremendous amount of proof in the form of video/audio interviews my father conducted, books he is in, comic from Clayton Knight he is featured, thousands of pictures, his daily diary from the war as well as his official miliatry records. Unfortunately people don't put in the effort when writing and verifying this stuff other than copy and paste. I realize for many people writing these articles it's difficult to have access to people like me that have such a large amount of verifiable proof of the heroic service and sacrifice of my father but how hard is it to verify he was a Major? Just check the Military Records. Put in some effort somebody. It's a disservice to someone who sacrificed so much. Again, Thank you for your reply. I hope Misplaced Pages can accurate in the future. Team Blumer (talk) 17:48, 31 December 2017 (UTC)

Here I'll help you fulfill your mission to make Misplaced Pages more accurate. Go to the department of veterans affairs. Then go to gravesite locator. Type in Lawrence Blumer and this will come up. BLUMER, LAWRENCE E  MAJ   US ARMY AIR CORPSWORLD WAR IIDATE OF BIRTH: 05/31/1917DATE OF DEATH: 10/23/1997BURIED AT:WOODBINE CEMETERYCITY OF PUYALLUP 218 WEST PIONEER PUYALLUP, WA 98371(206) 841-5459. Just one way of many to verify he was a Major. So please help make Misplaced Pages more accurate by correcting your inaccurate editing of my father's profile and promote him back to his actual rank of Major, Thank you. 

Team Blumer (talk) 23:51, 31 December 2017 (UTC)

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Oswald Brooke (talk) 22:40, 8 February 2018 (UTC)Oswald BrookeOswald Brooke (talk) 22:40, 8 February 2018 (UTC) Thanks for your help. Apologies for the incorrect editing. I have redone the changes and added notes to the same piece

Oswald Brooke (talk) 22:53, 8 February 2018 (UTC)Oswald BrookeOswald Brooke (talk) 22:53, 8 February 2018 (UTC) There are alot of references to people in any article who do not have their own Misplaced Pages page. I believe that the people I added / corrected are very valid to the town. One of them was already listed though incorrectly linked and now you have removed him! Please explain? Thank you

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If you continue to follow my edits I am reporting you. You have recently edited numerous articles directly after I have which you have never edited in the past. Please read WP:FOLLOWING and WP:HARASS. If you continue to stalk my edits you will be reported and banned from editing yet again. Given your numerous bans you should know better, grow up please. Saboteurest (talk) 05:03, 15 February 2018 (UTC)